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After the Karizma left my garage, the only logical upgrade was the Honda CBR 250R. It ticked every box on my then dream list. 6 gears, fully faired, clip-ons, and that whole Dhoom Machale fantasy. And of course, it was a Honda, so Japanese reliability and refinement came standard, just as promised. I kept the motorcycle for almost four years, clocked close to 40,000 km, and was out riding practically every single Sunday. I was also young (and stupid), and spent a big chunk of my salary on fuel, which shouldn’t surprise anyone who’s ever loved motorcycles a little too much. Breakfast rides and long weekend escapes became a core part of my life. They gave me a window into cultures beyond my city and a sense of freedom I hadn’t known before. I was even brave (stupid) enough to take the CBR to Rajmachi on a day the rain gods chose absolute violence. I survived. The motorcycle too. Core memory unlocked. The biggest highlight, though, was the Rann of Kutch trip with Naveen, a fellow rider from my group. Five days on the road, my first proper long ride. I learnt everything the hard way; luggage management, planning, pacing and the unspoken code of brotherhood that forms when you chase horizons together. Naveen and I rode like Jai and Veeru; ofcourse on different motorcycles but we forged a bond that outlasted the ride itself. All in all, the CBR became the shoulder I leaned on in times of need. It was my escape button. It witnessed my personal transformation while going through a cosmetic one of its own. The wheels turned black. So did the flyscreen. A Leo Vince exhaust made its way on, a mod my riding mates absolutely hated. It was loud, obnoxious, and guaranteed I would be pushed to the tail on every group ride. I don’t go on group rides anymore, but I’m still in touch with a few people from those days. Because motorcycles do that to you. They enable friendships and give you stories that stay with you. And having lived this life long enough, both personally and now professionally, I can safely say this; if I get another chance at life, I would do this all over again! . . . [Honda, CBR 250R, Ride, Bike, Motorcycle, Varun, Varun Painter, Throwback] #Reels #Trend

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