Re: I know I am a better rider

Topic Approved in honor of everyone who backed their throttle, when it was toughest to do so.

Thanks Rachit for sharing your thoughts with us. We echo the sentiment of not giving in to the temptation of racing on streets...

You could've won then and there, had you decided to rev up beyond a point, but such victory is of no use to anyone. Its more like an invitation to trouble. Not only accidental, but also involving possible road rage... After all, an unknown guy on the road, can hardly be trusted for having a fair sporty competition, right?


I was too riding my Duke once, when I heard someone behind me revving the hell off... It was a CBR 150R. I gave a way and signaled him to overtake... He overtook & moved on.
My bike was faster, my skills were better. But, had I just revved high and disappeared in front of him, I would have proved that I'd rather shame an unrelated guy, in an unfair competition and risk my life and break rules at the same time... instead of just being what humans must be. Just imagine, what sore loser that would make me... isn't it?


On streets, even Splendor riders have shown me the so called face of defeat, but the first time I went to Buddh International Circuit, with only street experience in the past, I stood 12th out of 30 racers. Was I slow? I don't think so...
EDIT: In 2015, I came 4th with almost 8 seconds improvement in lap timings.



We urge every Xbhpian, in fact, every motorcycle rider not to go for planned/ unplanned street racing of this kind.

Take it to a closed racetrack, and then show them how fast you are...!

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You are a true bike at heart bro.. Just wish every biker were with the same mentality. I do the same thing unless I'm seriously pissed off. Normally I drive in a sedate manner, enjoying the scenery and observing how each one drives their bikes. When I do drive aggressively, I slowly reduce the speed to normal as I care for my ride which takes me to my destination in a single piece at the required time. Hope to beat those splendors riders and other wannabe racers on the track someday..

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Thanks Samarth and John.

My Dad tought me driving a long time ago. One of his first instructions were that there is a difference between fast driving and rash driving. On an express way, even 80 kmph could be ok whereas on a crowded road, even a 40 kmph speed could cause trouble. Whenever on road, these words always echo in my mind.

I can't tell how happy I was to learn that there are so many riders on this forum who abide by these rule and detest street racing. Cheers to all of you guys who are making riding so much fun understanding the responsibility which comes along....

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its take a very wise and cool head to have a bigger engine between the legs but still let some moron pass away and be happy.
for the ones thinking they are kings on road are on a one way ride my friend.

good work, keep up and spread the wisdom.

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I have never experienced such incidents. But i know, i will not entertain their invitation. Why risk it.

Its as they say, 2 minutes of fun can prove cause misery if a life time

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that's hillarious to imagine. What that poor R15 rider must be thinking, realizing you trolled him..lolz

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Mr.Rachit Sharma,....You have earned Great Respect from Xbhp Members through your Mature Response to a irresponsible street Racer. My Hearty Congratulations and best wishes to you....You are Setting a Very Good Example for others to follow.

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#Respect

Only if Audiophile Grade Helmets existed.

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This is the problem faced by all of us, especially with a sports bike.
I ride an R15 and my office commute is about 30 Kms. So I have to ride 60 kms to and fro daily and I face the same problem.
Every now and then there will be a chap with open shirt, without helmet, chappals on his feet zigzagging and cutting the lanes. and on the traffic signal the moment this chap spots me on my R15 wearing a helmet, riding gloves and boots, I dont know what happens to these morons. All of a sudden they are rossies and make life hell for other road users. I mean I am returning home after a hard day's work and have to deal with street rossies. Its pathetic. I wish people would learn to be responsible.....

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Loving thing you did Rachit-and we get this delightful post-better to let crouch rockets burn rubber than do something foolish by letting others incite us-we know that we know

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I had face these situation many times, Idiots Overtakes and gives a thumbs down. Then Slow down to let you pass, and over take again. I always maintain my speed of 70-80Kph on the highways. These were for frequent during my RTR days,when the Pulsar and Karizma guys would do that. CBR attracts comparatively less idiots(partly because the direct compitiotion- Duke owners in my city are mostly true enthusiasts).

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Sambit... Race lageiba chala..

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Wow only dukers cbr walahs are enthusiasts n zma pulsar walahs r punks [emoji106] [emoji106] nice logic there mate

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Damn. People got me wrong here. All I was trying to say is, there are very less no of Duke owners in Cuttack, thanks to "No Showroom here" . And most of them arnt jerks either( based on the fact, they never provoke). And there are many idiots riding CBR here, but thank god they don't race with their own breed. All I am saying is, with increase in more no of Pulsars, RTRs,CBRs, R15s, the ratio of jerks has also increased. Time is not far, when Dukes will b common and here also thing will b same. Untill then, I am riding without interference.

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Really sorry for hurting you guys. My bad. You need an explanation.

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