In the 21st century there are many valid reasons to ride a motorcycle that go beyond those related to personal fulfillment. Both a socially responsible choice and a pressure release valve for your personal economy, riding a motorcycle might just be the thing you need to look into to kick start your year into high gear. Here are some of the best reasons why it just makes sense to get around on two wheels, instead of four.

Your Ticket to Adventure

There is no movable box experience (such as car, buses, subways or trains) that can match the hands on feel and the sense of immediate motion that a motorcycle gives you. Even the most conservative bikers that protect themselves with a full set of armor (full-face helmet, body armor, gloves and protective eye wear) get a much better sense of movement than those looking at the road through a glass from inside a moving box.

Protect your Economy

First of all, the obvious: you will save money at the gas station. This will have a dramatic effect on your finances though you’re more likely to notice if you are tidy and keep your books in order (or if you just happen to be filling up the tank next to a regular SUV… you will feel their pain!). Motorcycles also spend less gas on going from point A to point B and decent bikes are much cheaper than any decent car you’ll find. As a bonus, motorcycle insurance is far cheaper than its car counterpart (and no heat transfers means no need for air conditioning.)

Save the World

Motorcyclists can be proud of their vehicle choice. Motorcycles pump out far fewer pollutants than cars and, being lighter, do less damage to the road itself. If we put electric motorcycles (something which is only starting to appear on the mainstream radar) on the equation, the ability to have a quiet commute with zero emissions becomes a reality.

It’s Cool

You know it, your dad knows it, even your geeky neighbour knows it. Riding a bike has long been associated with that bad boy image popularized by many Hollywood motion films during the 20th century. The best part is that you don’t have to be a bad boy yourself to capitalize on all that cultural baggage. So buckle up, take the fabric labels out of your jacket and join the cool club!