There is a zen proverb that goes “When walking, walk. When eating, eat.”  That is another way of saying be mindful in the present moment. Our default headspace is that we are either stuck in the past or caught in the future.  We miss the present moment and unable able to enjoy with what is happening right now. You can take that mindset when riding your motorcycle. When you ride, you just ride.  You allow all of the cares in the world to disappear in that moment and you just enjoy the ride. Perhaps that is why people enjoy riding motorcycles so much. Because whether you are aware of it or not in an unconscious level you are in a zen state of mind when you feel that freedom of riding a motorcycle. You have forgotten yourself in those moments. 

If you are practicing mindfulness while riding you are aware that all your 5 physical senses are in a heightened state.  This can be likened to zen being fully aware in the present moment.  You are probably already doing this without knowing. The only difference is that you fully immersed in that awareness. To take this to a deeper level of practice. You can continue being mindful when your off your motorcycle and doing your day to day activities. Even when things are not going your way mindfulness can help you cope with the ups and downs of life. 

You can take what Im saying with a grain of salt. In simple terms zen is a practice of being mindful in the present moment.  If you feel so inclined check out this video. It’s an excellent interpretation of zen by a modern day zen master.