[GhostVII]

Probably much safer than a motorcycle though. I always found it interesting how we have such strict crash safety testing for cars, but still allow motorcycles despite them being incredibly dangerous. Maybe just because it is visually obvious that a motorcycle is dangerous? Or more likely because everyone would get mad if you tried to ban them.

[KMag]

I suspect there are a few factors:

* Motorcycles aren't very dangerous to bystanders.

* Approximately zero infants or toddlers are routinely transported via motorcycle.

* Motorcycles don't make up a large percentage of traffic in the U.S.

* Motorcycle deaths are more likely to leave donable organs intact, so it's a bit like the lottery, but for organs. Some people opt in to entertainment, and the rest of society benefits.