"Motorcyclists were 35 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash in 2006, per vehicle mile traveled, and 8 times more likely to be injured."[1]

I'm all for recreational motorcycling but I'm not as convinced it is a great solution for commuting overall.

[1] http://trafficsafety.org/safety/sharing/motorcycle/motor-fac...

Life is a fatal condition; if there was no risk, it wouldn't be as much fun. I used to skydive, but I enjoy riding more. Horse riding is 20x more dangerous[1]. Riding my bike is the most fun I have all day; YMMV.

[1] http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2007/...

Here's a SF commuter's perspective: http://thesundaybe.st/cracks-in-the-clockwork/

That video was a lot of fun!

Definitely if your commute is also your hobby, that's awesome.

Along the same lines, but more rewarding, healthier, and energy efficient: use a bicycle. Though unfortunately many Americans' commutes are prohibitively long and the surrounding infrastructure not very inviting to bicycles.

Try roller blading to work. Same principle, it's quite exciting so you don't get bored. You also move a bit slower than a bike so traffic becomes less important.