I have talked to some friends about riding and they have all said "you will do something stupid. But once you do it, you wont do it again. You dont know until you do it."

I am going to take my time on my final decision. I have a habit of compulsive purchases and I don't want this to be one.

After all I have heard and read, I think that the satisfaction will be greater than the risk. And the risk is what makes it more enjoyable. I agree that normal driving is very passive, which is why I enjoy going off road and driving in the desert, it is more active driving. I also enjoy driving 2 lane highways where you get the opportunity to pass vehicles. Driving on these roads requires more active driving. Thats why I believe that I would enjoy a motorcycle, I enjoy more active driving.