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Originally Posted by akima
I see your point: the bike isn't the problem, it's the mindset of the rider.
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Exactly. There are drivers who shouldn't be driving but do, and get in an inordinate number of accidents. Ditto for some bike riders. In contrast, there are riders who go their entire lives without a serious accident. Why is one in a number of accidents and the other accident free? It boils down to ability and attention.
Car accidents tend to be more survivable due to their built-in safety features. Motorcycles don't have comparable features that protect the rider, so they have more serious injuries and fatalities when they wreck.