Ive always been a big fan of motor bikes ....... However.....
I was in Thailand a few years back and I got talking to a dude in a wheel chair, he had no arms, just stumps... The guy was an ex pat, his mistake was riding around on a big powerful bike in just a tshirt and shorts, one particular day a taxi pulled out on him on a main road while he was doing around 70/80, he didnt stand a chance..... instinctively stook his hands out in front of him and slid, he said he sore his hands and arms literally grind down to the bone to his elbow, apparently the road had what looked like chalk lines on it but that was the bones in his arms leaving a track on the tarmac.
:Note: I am not a serious person (those who have met me know that), I rarely post serious things...... I woudnt preach to anyone but this experience made me think twice about bikes. Other road users don't see bikes so take extra special care and don't scrimp on safety wear, get the best gear you can afford as it might save your life or stop you from living the rest of your life like that guy I met.
Take care guys