I would come through any border and then plan on being 200 kms or so away from it before nightfall. There are real dangers from the drug war but you would have to be pretty unlucky to get involved in it.
By far your biggest risk is riding a motorcycle. You have already accepted that risk and feel you can handle it through your riding skills, luck faith etc.
I have had over 80 motorcyclists stay with me over the last 6 or 7 years and only one has had a problem in Mexico and it wasn't because of violence. Most travellers are surprised by how nice everyone is and the amount of police and army around.
If you want to come to Mexico City we can put you up and show you around.
Safe travels
Garry
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