It's dangerous. Haven't you watched the way the motorcycles/scooters drive here? That being said..knowing that it's dangerous is the first step in avoiding the danger. Example, in the US I would ride my Harely at speeds in excess of 130 mph, there is no way I would do that here in the Philippines! They have holes and rocks and cracks everywhere. That being stated, I would certainly ride a scooter here not a motorcycle for me the traffic is to horrific and all the shifting would get tedious. My balance and such aren't once what they were, but I believe I could handle it. I would definitely be careful as the motorcycle drivers here are absolute idiots and no one seems to obey traffic laws. If you do decide to drive a motorcycle/scooter, just be careful and don't drive like some of the idiot locals. One more thing, I can't believe there aren't more traffic fatalities here. I believe it's due to they slow traffic speeds. Even if you crash here (as long as you wearing a helmet) you'll probably only be traveling at max 40 kph and possibly survive. That being stated, if you run into an immovable object....yeah, no.
-@whackerdog123
During a visit in1992, I bought the family a new Honda Dream. I drove it right after buying it. Motorbikes did not require special motorbike endorsement back then and that was the last time I ever drove a motorbike here. It's not a matter of if but when you crash, the only variable is the severity. That purchase gave the entire family incentive to get their licenses lol. But even in 1992 I didn't like the safety issues. Today I wouldn't even think about driving one but we do have a car and SUV.