Hey guys, it's been a while since I last posted on this forum, and I wanted to update you—I had my first motorcycle accident on the ZX4RR after riding 23,000 km in just one year!
Here's what happened: I was riding on a mountain pass in Tuscany that I know very well. There was a nice turn that starts off blind but then opens up. I entered the turn at around 50-60 km/h and hit a large patch of sand right in the middle of the lane… I went over it with both wheels, and before I even realized what had happened, I was already on the ground. The bike slid on its right side, flipped over, and crashed into a tree. Luckily, I’m completely fine—I had put on my full leather suit this morning and the Dainese pouch helped to avoid thigh wounds.
Here are some pictures of the bike. It's currently at the Kawasaki dealer to understand the damages. The front fairing definitely needs to be replaced, along with the display and the side panels. Fortunately, the frame sliders helped limit the damage, but the impact with the tree was quite strong.
I’m waiting to receive the repair estimate. I’ll keep you updated. If the OEM plastics are too expensive, I’ll probably order them from AliExpress.
Ride safe and always check the turns!
Here's what happened: I was riding on a mountain pass in Tuscany that I know very well. There was a nice turn that starts off blind but then opens up. I entered the turn at around 50-60 km/h and hit a large patch of sand right in the middle of the lane… I went over it with both wheels, and before I even realized what had happened, I was already on the ground. The bike slid on its right side, flipped over, and crashed into a tree. Luckily, I’m completely fine—I had put on my full leather suit this morning and the Dainese pouch helped to avoid thigh wounds.
Here are some pictures of the bike. It's currently at the Kawasaki dealer to understand the damages. The front fairing definitely needs to be replaced, along with the display and the side panels. Fortunately, the frame sliders helped limit the damage, but the impact with the tree was quite strong.
I’m waiting to receive the repair estimate. I’ll keep you updated. If the OEM plastics are too expensive, I’ll probably order them from AliExpress.
Ride safe and always check the turns!