1st trip bangalore-hyderabad-bangalore

Bangalore to Hyderabad
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3:30 am: Came back from office and the bags were packed. As the trip was for 4 days took out my saddle bad to accodmodate more luggage. It was my new ZMR so was a little tensed as well to avoid scratches on my new bike.  Finally got the saddle bad and tank bag on, tank was already filled up, air checked, jacket and gloves on and it was time to leave.

7:00 am: Took my first break after driving 250 kms and tackling blinding rains for more than 30-40 kms. As I got the new NB the road was properly illuminated. I can find the difference in the stock and NB pretty easily. Road was a complete 4 lane till now and it was butter smooth.

7:45 am: Finished breakfast and was busy warding off the extra water on my shirt and socks due to the rains. The SUN came out and no rains after this one, there were couple of streches where construction was going on except for that prett neat road. Bike was zipping at 90-100 constantly. Road between Kunool-hyd was really good.

11:40 am: Reached my sisters place after struggling for more than 45 mins in traffic. There was a nice express way from International airport to close to banjara hills, but unfortunately 2 and 3 wheelers were not allowed.

Time taken (total): 8 hr10 mins
Distance covered: 575 kms
Avg speed: 71 kms/hr
Fuel used: 13.5 ltrs
Efficiency: 42 kmpl


Hyderabad to Bangalore
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1:00 pm: Started back after waving good bye to my parents and sister. Spent some quality time with them in the last 3 days and was not really in a mood to come back. It was sunny outside but still preferred to wear the raincoat.

3:00 pm: Took a lunch break as I was really hungry, had to skip the lunch at home due to some heavy breakfast. Had rotis and dal fry due to non-availability of anything else at that place. By this time I had already covered 150 kms and it was a nice feeling as there were no rains.

5:00 pm: After taking a nice 30 mins break got back on the vehicle. By the time i crossed kurnool i saw some nice sun-flower farming, it was a really nice view.

6:30 pm: Reached Anantpur after riding 365 kms, the rains started an hour back but it was manageable. So was able to maintain the same speed. Had a refuel break at that time as the gas was a little cheaper than bangalore. By the time i moved a little further the rains also increased and it was not hard to maintain speeds with rains and low light conditions.

9:30 pm: Reached the bangalore international airport and  the bangalore traffic played a spoil sport, it was a real mess as there were rains, traffic and an aching butt because of 6 hrs of constant riding.  Tackled the traffic and took almost an hour to cover those 37 kms. Overall it was a nice ride with a satisfied soul.

Time taken (total): 8 hr 30 mins

Distance covered: 585 kms
Avg speed: 69 kms/hr
Fuel used: 15 ltrs
Efficiency: 39 kmpl

Gear used:
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Gloves: DSG
Jacket: Speed and Strength
Helmet: AGV
Balaclava
Cramster: Tank and Saddle bags
Shoes: Woodland