In Ireland, approximately 40,000 motorcycles are registered, and motorcyclists experience about double the fatality rate on the roads compared to cyclists. However, when it comes to non-fatal injuries, cyclists are over three times more likely to be injured in road incidents than motorcyclists. This discrepancy is likely due to protective gear that motorcyclists wear, which offers a level of safety that cyclists generally do not have.
With the rise of e-scooters and e-bikes in urban areas, these figures could shift, especially given the limited protective measures currently associated with these electric vehicles. Their safety impact on Ireland’s roads will become clearer as data collection around e-scooter and e-bike usage improves over time.