In three years of motorbike travel plus a few shorter journeys, the only locations where I found the motorbike limited my (on-foot) freedom were EU cities. Everywhere else it has been easy. The locals will help you find a secure parking space, police will let you park in front of their office, ticket stands will let you park behind them (and sometimes even store your gear), local riders will provide parking spaces, hotels will store your bike for a time, repair shops will store the bike for a small fee, etc. As already noted, it is easiest to find safe parking in countries where the locals ride a lot.
Sometimes the "safe place" might be a bit crazy sounding. I've parked in the lobby of more than one 5-star hotel (even staying elsewhere), ridden through kitchens to a courtyard, ridden up staircases (going down backwards is "fun"), and once parked in someone's living room.
I found parking on the street overnight was a very rare event, but it happened on occasion. When this is necessary, I try to park under a security camera. Or in a place the police are watching.
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