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From: SoCal - 909
Bikes: IRO Jamie Roy (fixed-gear commuter), Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS, Trek Madone 5.5, Specialized Allez Comp, Marin Mt. Vision Pro, Specialized M2 Hardtail, beater Nishiki fixed-gear conversion, Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS
I'd vote for the bicycle being more dangerous.
It's not so much speed that makes the difference as it is speed differential. You may be going faster on a motorcycle but my gut-instinct tells me you're still safer travelling at the speed of traffic on a motorcycle than you are having cars blow by you at 2x (or more) your speed.
Then, of course, you have gear to add to the equation. I never ride my motorcycle in less than full gear (leathers or cordura jacket/pants, gloves, boots, full-face helmet), that makes a big difference in crashes as compared to a bicycle where the only protective gear I have is a cycling helmet.
-Trevor
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