Shadow Minister for Transport, Byron Davies AM, has demanded “urgent action” following publication of the latest set of road casualty figures.
In 2010, the chance of a motorcyclist being killed or seriously injured – per kilometre travelled – is around 63 times greater than a car driver.
The figures also show a rise of nearly a quarter in the number of young motorcyclists involved in accidents.
Despite a slight drop in the number of hit and run casualties, there are still more than three a day in Wales.
Mr Davies said: “All of these issues are extremely serious and the last thing we should do is sweep these figures under the carpet.
“This is about educating motorcyclists and car drivers, and making sure the important messages are conveyed to people of all ages.
“In particular, we need to make sure young drivers – and riders – are well aware of the importance of wearing full safety gear, adhering to speed limits at all times, and of the risks associated with alcohol.
“The obvious dangers of riding a motorcycle should never be played down. Today’s worrying statistics make it very clear that this is a current and on-going problem.
“We need urgent action to tackle it.”
