Afternoon Drive: Two-Wheeled Freedom Machines (26 Photos)

Afternoon Drive: Two-Wheeled Freedom Machines (26 Photos)

Why ride a motorcycle? For most, it’s not a necessity but a passion—a deep-seated urge that draws people in for a variety of reasons, from sheer thrill to practicality. One of the most distinctive things about riding is that nothing else compares to the experience of being at one with a two-wheeled freedom machine. A motorcycle, often weighing just a few hundred pounds, offers one of the purest ways to travel from point A to point B. The sense of exhilaration and even the risks involved only seem to heighten the enjoyment.

If you’re a rider, you’re undoubtedly familiar with “the wave”—a quick flick of the hand or a pointed finger that riders give each other in passing, a universal sign of respect and camaraderie.

There’s something undeniably cool about motorcyclists. When someone walks into a restaurant with a helmet tucked under their arm, they carry a sense of swagger that simply can’t be matched by pulling up in a car. Whether or not you’re chasing the Easy Rider Peter Fonda vibe or Brad Pitt’s effortless cool, motorcycles undeniably bring you one step closer to that allure.

What better way to escape than on a motorcycle? The sense of freedom feels more complete on two wheels, where the journey itself is as important as the destination. Riding doesn’t just take you somewhere—it is the destination.