Dunno about others, but i believe most countries in asia (or at least south east asia), half the roads are trafficked by motorbikes. Why? because most of us here can't afford buying and maintaining a car (buying gas, paying taxes, etc). I myself used to ride a bike (not the dirt one) when i was in highschool and univ. Now i have a job and I own and drive a car, but i really miss those days... feeling the wind in my hair...

So what can say? Wear a helmet, wear a jacket, ride safely, and u'll be fine.

Peace always,
<jdenny>