Interesting, this is contrary to all published tests and information I have seen.
While bikes are lighter, the contact patches are proportionately smaller. And there is only two of them.
Of course, what matters most is reasonable following distances and paying attention.
It depends on the bike, of course; a sports bike can brake more effectively than a Gold Wing! The UK experience may reflect the fact that we seem to have a higher proportion of sports bikes than the US.
Actually, on a sports bike you get optimal stopping distance when the rear wheel is starting to lift from the ground; thus only one contact point 
Note: Do not try this in the wet!
I just make it my policy to stay away from any vehicles larger than me, stay out of blind spots, and use the throttle and brakes judiciously to enforce the above.
It was a cold ride this morning. I forgot how old I am. Layers only do so much above 55 mph.
Stoppies are fun. But definitely not an in the wet activity.
I went through the thread with envy. Have a driving license but no bike since I was in my 20s.
My favorit look (not sure if this makes sense) of a bike is with little aerodynamic fairing.
Something like this classic looking Scrambler is my favorite design wise, even if real bikers don’t see it as a serious bike (ELK explained it to me already 
). I would even prefer an older model with bigger headlight, I think there were some in the one or other Mission Impossible movie. Is it available for 1+passenger? Some don’t look that naked in the back/seat part, which I like even more. But it has to have the classic fuel tank.
A great choice. 
How about how sticky those patches are. Don’t forget the tire compound.
The hardest part may just be hanging on!
Some sticky, some hard.
As a sport bike rider I am amazed how long touring and cruiser tires last.
I was sad that the tires on my K1600GTLE only last 7500 miles, same as my Multistrada. Sigh.
I plan to lose the K1600…
Can we all agree that motorcycles tend to accelerate faster than MOST cars?
(even with their tiny contact patches!)
And the cheap SOB in me can’t get over how quickly a sport bike tire can get eaten up. I’m never two up or loaded and routinely get 15K out of Dunlop Roadsmarts on the FJR1300 and a R1150RT I had before the FJR. They’re plenty sticky for me but I also lead a pretty sedate and boring cycling life.
I’m not sure that we all or any all can agree on anything but I’ll agree bikes in general tend to gain speed in a straight line at a higher rate than most automobiles.
Yes. Most motorcycles accelerate a LOT faster than most cars. Even my relatively tame 800 has more horsepower than my old Ford Ranger did and weighs maybe 25% of what the truck did. (Much to the chagrin of the many drivers I pass at lights).
Mike
I generally get three years out of a set on my F800GT, but then I almost exclusively ride to-and-from the office, which makes for sedate rides. My bike is, effectively, my car.
How many miles is this?
I’m going to say between 12,000 and 15,000 I think. I put 4,000-6,000 miles on a year. I just crossed 23,000 and I’m on my third set, though one set was driven by a nail. I think the Continentals that it came with got me to probably 12 and the next set (Michelin Road Pilot 3s) got me to 18-ish, but a nail got the rear and I replaced the front for wear at about 19. I’m running Road Pilot 3s again; I’ve been very pleased with them for wear and stick.
great tires, best i used on my ST.
Impressive.
I get 1,000 to 1,500 miles for the rear, 2,500 front. Much less on the track.
I go through multiple sets each riding season.
Wow. You ride hard. Color me impressed. I presume you have the ability to put on your own tires? I don’t do it often enough to get the tools, so I pay someone to do it which is a pain. (Although I did finally buy the axle socket so I can just bring in my rims now).
Someone is a very aggressive rider!!!
I ride exclusively for fun in the twisties.
Keep in mind I am riding on soft sticky tires which wear quickly even slabbing it, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V4. Incredible performance.
