The Psychology Of Superbike Riding: What Drives Enthusiasts – A motorcycle offers one of the most powerful experiences we can participate in, a paradoxical state of flying through the landscape, yet completely still. Anyone who has ridden a motorcycle for the first time says it is one of the most memorable things they have ever experienced. Riding a motorcycle is like having a superpower, yet still feeling like you’re human.

Studies have shown that riding a motorcycle has an impact on our mental health. Acceleration surges, road turns and sharp turns stimulate adrenaline and send dopamine (a neurotransmitter that controls pleasure) to the brain.

The Psychology Of Superbike Riding: What Drives Enthusiasts

The riding ritual is a form of meditation, a heightened level of mindfulness, and an intimate connection to freedom. Every part of the ride is connected to the road, the surroundings, and possible elements of nature. Danger becomes … Read the rest