Brutkey

Ars Technica
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The case for commuting by motorcycle
Despite the reputation, it's better, more practical transit than you might think.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/08/the-case-for-commuting-by-motorcycle/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Ainsley Lowbeer
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@arstechnica@mastodon.social I rode a motorcycle for many years, everywhere. Didn't even have a car for 5 of those years. But, I gave it up after having my bike (BMW K75) totally destroyed on an interstate highway in rush hour traffic when a single-driver car pulled into the HOV lane without looking. She got 2 tickets. I got 3 broken bones and six months of excruciating pain.

Now I ride an e-bike. I would ride a motorcycle in the country, but not in the city anymore.

E. C. Bigribs
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@AinsleyLowbeer@mastodon.social Glad you're ok, but very sad about the flying brick. I had an early-model K75 for 15 years. The guy I sold it to just put it up for sale and I was tempted to buy it back.

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Ainsley Lowbeer
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@eedly@mindly.social @arstechnica@mastodon.social I loved that motorcycle.

E. C. Bigribs
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@AinsleyLowbeer@mastodon.social I swear, if BMW gave K75s the R Nine T modern classic treatment, I'd be first in line. Maybe the only one in line, but first.

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