Why commute by motorcycle

So there you have it. I hope I was able to convince you to even consider taking your motorcycle to work tomorrow, or the next day, and the day after that. Home News HFL. May 23, at pm ET. By : Enrico Punsalang. Video: how to go completely over the top packing your motorcycle. Got a tip for us? Email: tips rideapart. Top 5 Bikes For Winter Riding. Commenting Guidelines. HFL Motorcycle Culture. A train or bus, by the nature of public transport has a start point, various stop-offs along the predetermined route before an end point.

A motorcycle journey has no such limitations. Fancy stopping off for a quick coffee while you watch and evening sunset on the way home? Your motorcycle can do that. You can meet some mates on your way home, take a detour to a bike meet on the way home. All options available on a motorcycle. Author: Nick Spragg. Published: May 11, Looking to get on the electric bandwagon, but the price and range are putting you off?

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So why are these bikes so popular, and just how good is the new model? See a bright orange Harley-Davidson and you instantly think of XRs flying sideways round a dirt track oval. Bike news. Home News Bike news Detail. Reasons why you should commute on two wheels. It can be cheaper… if you make the right choices The cost of commuting is very much determined by your choice of vehicle.

You are less stressed Recent surveys have asked commuters about the method of travel they use to get to work and motorcycle and scooter riders topped the list for happiness. You also may be interested in Bike News. Yes, everyone says this. Granted, this varies from bike to bike and from owner to owner.

Still, the perishables go by quicker, are generally more expensive, and things you would do every , miles on a car you do every 10, miles on a bike. Otherwise use the cash for something fun. These are not those things. What I did start carrying when I began riding every day: an extra pair of socks see above , a canister pump flat kit already saved my ass , and a rag because you always need another one.

I spent eight years teaching people to drive. Until I started riding. You know what the guy 8 car-lengths up is going to do before he does it. Damon Lavrinc is a veteran of Jalopnik, Autoblog, Wired and other places. These days he moto-commutes to his fancy tech job at Automatic. True on both accounts.