i never rode but wanna ride but cant tell the outcome of my future.
There are risks in everything that you do, riding a motorcycle can be dangerous but with proper training and the more experience you get, the more alert you will become to potential dangers. If you are considering whether or not to ride, I would suggest you sign up for a motorcycle safety course. I have been riding back when Florida only required a driver's license to ride a motorcycle so I didn't have to take the course. After 25 years of riding I finally took the course and learned some things I didn't know. It is well worth it to ensure you will have a safe ride. Safety also is dependent on the person driving, if you drive crazy or impaired your risks are much greater.
Life is dangerous. The question you have to ask yourself is whether you want to truely LIVE, or simply exist? Mountain biking, whitewater paddling, parachuting, surfing or skateboarding - they can all easily kill you if you aren't careful. But you have to take some risks to get any enjoyment out of life. As for motorcycling, sure there is some danger. Roads and traffic are a part of it, more or less, depending on where you live. Bikes are safer than ever , however - better tire technology, better brakes. heck, Honda is developing a Gold Wing with air bags! The real key to safe riding, however, is the rider. A recent study in Oregon showed that over 60% of accidents these days are the fault of the rider, not an automobile running into you, like many people seem to think! These accidents are generally due to riding errors that could have been avoided with proper training, skill development, and protective gear. So, if you seriously want to live your life to the fullest, and you think motorcycling is part of the answer, I say go for it! BUT - get the proper training and experience so you need to mitigate the risk and fully enjoy the experience. Take an MSF course, or go to a school like Jason Pridmore's STAR school, Stayin' Safe school, or Motorcycle Riding School. Get some riding friends who are safe and responsible. By all means, get the right gear! Have fun, enjoy your life to the fullest!
Motorcycles are dangerous, but so is driving a car, crossing the street, petting stray dogs that foam at the mouth. Everything has a danger level. I've had a motorcycle crash, and I have avoided a few that I wouldn't be able to in a car. Honestly keep a level mind about yourself and you should be good. Keep speed to the track. And as other people have mentioned respect the bike and the road, find a local riding group by you, and start small, and trust me you'll have soem rides that you'll never forget.
