NWH Ive rode a bike for 8 years now, I passed my tested at 36 and went straight onto a 675 daytona. I now ride a BMW s1000rr, 207hp and nearly 190 top speed, guess what? Ive never crashed or nearly died, amazing isn't it, however I have fell off ladders, therefore in my eyes ladders are more dangerous.
Thing is ive experience of both but i don't go round preaching whats dangerous and what isn't