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Hi All, It has been a while since I've posted anything here. Hope everyone's riding their hearts out 
Some might remember me from the humble TVS XL moped build gone crazy (read as 110kmph track scorcher) http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/thumpers...tvs-50-xl.html OR from one of the first few R15's going the 165cc big bore - FFE - high lift cam route http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/desi-bik...maha-t165.html. In case you don't , feel free to browse through the build threads
Riding/owning/buying a SuperBike needless to say was on my mind ever since I was as a kid. The realization bit of this dream has not been all that straight forward though. First there is convincing the parents to let me invest such sum of money towards a motorbike when everyone is busy emphasizing or living the Typical Indian Software Engineer's dream i.e., get a good job, buy a flat, get hitched, raise kids and go to hell or heaven based on your accumulated Karma,
no matter how evident your passion towards motorbikes is.
I can go on and on about all the Scale models, RC nitro bikes, SuperBike posters, Magazine cutouts I have been collecting since I was a kid and about the 24/7 thoughts about bikes in my head. But hey, who doesnt have such passionate dreams !
THE BIG UPDATE -
I rode home the Yamaha FZ1n (black) from Perfect Riders Bangalore dated 28th June 2013. Mr Naveen from Perfect riders has been more than helpful in all aspects.
This is my first ever time riding a Super bike, I believe all the Racing and Track days in south Indian tracks have conditioned me to handle this 150 horse power beast. Graduating to a liter bike from an Indian bike is very much possible and is subjective to one's discipline, perception and control of riding experience.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS -
This is a huge leap for me as far as biking as an religion is concerned. Due to my busy work schedule and engagement in academics, I was only able to ride the bike for about 20-25 kms and that experience is reassuringly sufficient for realizing the quantum shift in power delivery, raw torque and riding experience comparing it to our Indian bikes. The bike's presence is understated, people only realize it to be little different from the Fz16 when you crank the engine to life or throttle away, which in a way is good as you dont want unwanted attention when the bike is parked no matter how secure the parking facility is.
I have tried and covered the entire process of uncrating, assembly, first start and ride in videos and pics which I plan to stitch in one single video
More updates to follow !
Cheers,
Karthik R
Some might remember me from the humble TVS XL moped build gone crazy (read as 110kmph track scorcher) http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/thumpers...tvs-50-xl.html OR from one of the first few R15's going the 165cc big bore - FFE - high lift cam route http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/desi-bik...maha-t165.html. In case you don't , feel free to browse through the build threads
Riding/owning/buying a SuperBike needless to say was on my mind ever since I was as a kid. The realization bit of this dream has not been all that straight forward though. First there is convincing the parents to let me invest such sum of money towards a motorbike when everyone is busy emphasizing or living the Typical Indian Software Engineer's dream i.e., get a good job, buy a flat, get hitched, raise kids and go to hell or heaven based on your accumulated Karma,
no matter how evident your passion towards motorbikes is.
I can go on and on about all the Scale models, RC nitro bikes, SuperBike posters, Magazine cutouts I have been collecting since I was a kid and about the 24/7 thoughts about bikes in my head. But hey, who doesnt have such passionate dreams !
THE BIG UPDATE -
I rode home the Yamaha FZ1n (black) from Perfect Riders Bangalore dated 28th June 2013. Mr Naveen from Perfect riders has been more than helpful in all aspects.
This is my first ever time riding a Super bike, I believe all the Racing and Track days in south Indian tracks have conditioned me to handle this 150 horse power beast. Graduating to a liter bike from an Indian bike is very much possible and is subjective to one's discipline, perception and control of riding experience.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS -
This is a huge leap for me as far as biking as an religion is concerned. Due to my busy work schedule and engagement in academics, I was only able to ride the bike for about 20-25 kms and that experience is reassuringly sufficient for realizing the quantum shift in power delivery, raw torque and riding experience comparing it to our Indian bikes. The bike's presence is understated, people only realize it to be little different from the Fz16 when you crank the engine to life or throttle away, which in a way is good as you dont want unwanted attention when the bike is parked no matter how secure the parking facility is.
I have tried and covered the entire process of uncrating, assembly, first start and ride in videos and pics which I plan to stitch in one single video
More updates to follow !
Cheers,
Karthik R
RIDE SAFE BROTHER
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