It was the early 2000s. My first job. A sales role. And it required a two-wheeler.
My father asked me to visit a few showrooms and pick what I liked.
There weren’t many options back then – Just three models. But the moment I stepped into the first showroom, I saw her.
A brand-new, shiny black two-wheeler getting prepared for delivery.
That black beauty. I just loved it from the moment go.
I booked her. Paid in full. All within 48 hours.
My father gave me a quick tutorial, and soon enough, I was riding her everywhere – to the office, sales calls, weekend errands.
I felt like a queen on her black steed.
“Hawa se baatein karna” – I finally understood what it meant.
From late-night family visits to last-minute Hazratganj plans, 20 km friend meetups to early morning flower runs for my parents’ anniversary – she was always by my side.
Ready. Steady. Go.
Sure, it wasn’t smooth for me at first. There were a few tumbles – her body took the bruises, but somehow, she never let me get hurt.
I still remember that rainy day – when I hit a deep pothole. In that flicker of a second, I assumed the worst. But her balance saved me.
I was a familiar face at the service centre – not because of months, but kilometers.
Imagine a girl hitting service milestones by distance! I rode 50–60 km daily, with a personal record of 125 km in a single day – in Lucknow.
And now, as you celebrate 25 years in India, just know this:
Women love their vehicles just as deeply. Their expression may be different.
Their attachment may be quieter. But their love?
It runs just as deep.
And for a girl in a tier 2 town?
You were family.
You gave the feeling of “main bhi kuch hoon.”
Thank you for the freedom. The consistency and the confidence. The comfort and loyalty.
Happy 25, Activa!
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