Riding is living
Wishing you a Happy New Year, folks!
My New Year’s resolution is to turn this blog into my personal motorcycling journal. The goal is to post here at least once a month. I’m counting on this project to motivate me to plan new adventures, capture some photos along the way, and share the stories with you. Stay tuned for the ride.
What is your New Year’s resolution? Let me know in the comments below.
Right after receiving the recall notice on ZX6, I called our local Kawasaki dealership. They put me on a waiting list as the parts needed to conduct the inspection were on back order. After a short wait, for about two weeks, I got a call from the dealership. I took my motorcycle yesterday morning. The inspection was done and the motorcycle was ready for pick up in the afternoon. They found nothing wrong with it.
I had a great ride this morning. Felt good to be back on this bike. Sharp, precise, and comfortable… ZX6R.
Thanks guys for allowing me to take the photos of your bikes. Sorry, I didn’t get a chance to introduce myself nor did I ask your names. If you stumble upon this post, please introduce yourself in the comment section.
By Raj H.
Are you feeling fed up?….. Get up early, get on the bike, and go for a ride. Soak in those early rays of sunrise. Feel the vibrations on the handlebars and hum along with the bike. I guarantee, you will feel refreshed and energized long before your next refueling stop. Have a safe ride.
Today I went for ride on twisties, where the speed limit drops quickly from 60 to 25mph in the curves. Acceleration on ZX6R is very quick and responsive. Engine braking itself is good enough when you are entering most corners. Brakes are not spongy or soft, at the same time, they not biting either. They are firm and reactive, with a good feedback. Overall, stopping power is outstanding.
As it already has an aggressive riding position, I didn’t have to worry much about the body position in a corner; it was leaning into the curves effortlessly. It seemed like it wanted to lean and go faster. Amazing handling.
Overall, a very fast, comfortable, and fun bike.
And the time came when I had to make a decision – which bike to buy.
I didn’t consider choosing a bike based solely on power and looks, which I did on my last purchase. On the contrary, I started thinking about what I couldn’t do, or rather, what my life situation didn’t allow me to do on Ninja 1000SX. My goal was to go on long trips, which didn’t happen because my business didn’t allow me any personal time to go on long motorcycle trips. I was riding mainly on curvy, Texas hill country roads, for a max of 300 miles on weekends. Therefore, I decided to go for something lighter. So I checked naked bikes, such as MT 06 and MT 09. Though my first bike was a Yamaha r3, I didn’t like the Yamaha build quality of these aforementioned bikes. Aside from the build quality, I realized I was no longer a fan of upright riding position. I wanted something more sporty, as I wasn’t going to go on very long rides.
That left me with Triumph Street Triple R or RS, Aprilia RS 660, and Kawasaki ZX6r. I went for Kawasaki because of the beautiful design, Kawasaki’s impeccable build quality, and the four cylinder engine. Electronic features and the suspension were among the other things that steered me towards zx6r.
I am confident that I will be able to load zx6r on my truck easily and take it for track days. Well, what more do you want from life? As I say, riding is living.
Thank you for reading. I will meet you again in my next post. Until then, ride safely.
Written By Raj H
It’s a Sunday morning. What else can you expect from a rider? I went for a short spin in the community. I can’t wait to recover fully.
My first impressions: It feels very light and nimble. Of course, the riding position is aggressive, but it isn’t uncomfortable at all, for somebody who came from a sports touring bike. I am 5’11’’, the size of the bike feels just fine. It isn’t small by any means. No issues with quick shifter. Overall, it seems like a nice, little fun bike.
It feels good to be back on the bike.
By Raj H.
Two deer jumped Infront of my motorcycle while I was doing 70mph on the back roads of Texas hill country. I survived with a broken collarbone, but my motorcycle was a total loss. I really liked that bike. It wasn’t easy letting go of that bike.
After a little debate and deliberation with myself, as you can see in my last post, I decided to go ahead and buy a motorcycle. I bought it even before I completely recovered. I am hoping to start the physical therapy in a couple of weeks and start riding shortly after that. If anybody had gone through similar situations, please share your story in the comments section.
In my next post, I will discuss what options I considered and why I chose Ninja zx-6r 2024.
By Raj H.
I tried seeking security and comfort. It was ok for a short while. Then it felt like I was killing my dreams. Dreams and working towards my dreams have been the source of energy and motivation in my life. Seeking comfort eventually felt suffocating.
I would rather accept the uncertainty and risk by chasing my dreams than to suffocate under the blanket of security and comfort.
Hold on to your dreams; they make life worth living.
By Raj H.
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