They get you there, sweatless, faster than a bicycle. They cost far less to own and run than a car, are more agile, and park easily. Part machine and part animal, even the less inspired designs give an invigorating feeling of oneness with the mechanism. They’re fun!
Statistically, two-wheeled transport, whether powered or not,
isn’t encouragingly safe. But the statistics also show that most of the accidents happen to young, inexperienced riders during the first few months of ownership, and that the fault is usually rider error. Use good sense, resist challenging the laws of physics, wear your helmet, and don’t ride when the roads are slick.
