or is it too dangerous? Any views?

Get one!

I would but my mum has already forbidden it (especially because of the way I drive a car - who knows what I would get up to on a bike).

Go for it if you want one.. I can see the attraction!

umm... do you find cycling too dangerous? no? then i don't see why motorcycling should be. provided you do it with sense. some motorcyclists out there seem very intent on becoming organ donors...

but i have some doubts from the ecological point of view. did you consider getting a electro-motor assisted bike? such as a "flyer"? they are pretty cool, but leave your eco-conscience unblemished.

no no no no no...horribly dangerous things you don't stand a chance if you come off. Car drivers just don't see them half the time and they get wiped out through no fault of their own.

If you get clipped in your car then maybe the door will be damaged...if you get clipped on your motorbike then its goodbye to walking as you know it.

However I must add that if my other half would allow it, I would have one in an instant. A moto guzzi Norge 1200 I think