I have a bike. I'm not one of the hardcore riders but still I enjoy it much and it is my main transport mean from spring to autumn.
I cannot disagree with Wolferz, unfortunately, but I can say that if you keep you eyes peeled you'll pretty much avoid most of the problems.
Frankly, I feel safer on my bike than on my car; dunno exaclty why but it is.
However, Aprilia (italian bike) ETV1000 Caponord .
It is a tourer with a 98hp, 1,000cm3 engine.
The one in the link is the new model that is only very slightly different from mine.