Motorcycles Make You Smarter

xpertss · 06-08-2012, 11:03 PM

Apparently we're smarter than the average Joe

http://www.geckokustoms.com/en/blog/...ke-you-smarter

Tromatic · 06-08-2012, 11:21 PM

I think all of us already knew this:

Because riding a motorcycle requires a high level of alertness and rapid problem solving, Kawashima found, "the driver's brain gets activated by riding motorbikes." He went on to conclude, "Mental care is a very big issue in modern society. I think we made an interesting stir here as data showed you can improve your mental condition simply by using motorbikes to commute.

mfrankpdx · 06-09-2012, 02:36 AM

Looks like a great article... if only I knew how to read!

lena · 06-09-2012, 10:39 PM

Moved from Portland to MT.

RedKat600 · 06-10-2012, 05:12 AM

I think that article has it backwards. I think smarter/quicker people tend to ride motorcycles.

briderdt · 06-11-2012, 06:52 AM

Another study proving, once again, that correlation = causation.

:facepalm:

Transported · 06-11-2012, 11:11 AM

Motorcycles may be great for culling the herd of dumbasses.


06-08-2012, 11:03 PM	#1
xpertss Peg Dragger Joined: Jun 2010 From: Portland. Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: K9 GSX-R600 ---- Gsxr750 k3	Motorcycles Make You Smarter Apparently we're smarter than the average Joe http://www.geckokustoms.com/en/blog/...ke-you-smarter __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by xpertss; 06-08-2012 at 11:20 PM..


06-08-2012, 11:21 PM	#2
Tromatic Knee Dragger Joined: Apr 2011 From: Portland I Ride: Yamaha Warrior	I think all of us already knew this: Because riding a motorcycle requires a high level of alertness and rapid problem solving, Kawashima found, "the driver's brain gets activated by riding motorbikes." He went on to conclude, "Mental care is a very big issue in modern society. I think we made an interesting stir here as data showed you can improve your mental condition simply by using motorbikes to commute. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 02:36 AM	#3
mfrankpdx Retired Joined: Jul 2007 From: Maryland I Ride: a two fiddy	Looks like a great article... if only I knew how to read! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 10:39 PM	#4
lena Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Monsters	Moved from Portland to MT. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-10-2012, 05:12 AM	#5
RedKat600 Joined: May 2011 From: LaCenter, WA I Ride: 2003 Copper SV1K	I think that article has it backwards. I think smarter/quicker people tend to ride motorcycles. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-11-2012, 06:52 AM	#6
briderdt Peg Dragger Joined: Oct 2008 From: Puyallup,(South Hill) I Ride: 2005 Suzuki SV650S	Another study proving, once again, that correlation = causation. :facepalm: __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-11-2012, 11:11 AM	#7
Transported Moto2 Contender Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '06 FZ1, '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	Motorcycles may be great for culling the herd of dumbasses. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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