[kz1000st]

"I don't necessarily think that is bad. This study says that motorcyclists are involved in three times the number of fatal accidents as scooter riders. The study suggests that not mechanics but attitude is the biggest part of the equation."

"The study, by Queensland University of Technology’s Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety (CARRS-Q), claims to be the first to compare the safety levels of mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles."

You do know that A) Motorcycles outsell scooters 10-1 in this country and B) That Queensland is in Australia. Since motorcycles represent a much larger number more accidents are likely, even in Australia. Especially since they're generally faster.

Also look at the percentages. "Motorcycles were the most lethal of the three, according to the research, with 3.4 percent of reported crashed resulting in fatality, compared with one percent of reported moped and scooter crashes."

So motorcycles had 2.4 percent more likely of fatalities. That might be an impressive statistic if it was much higher.

Sorry. You're a biker. Check your registration. It says Motorcycle if it's more than 150cc or a dangerous "Moped" if it's a 50cc scooter here in NY State.