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Sia's Aprilia Returns After Gurugram Crash, Reigniting Riding Fears

Sia's Aprilia Returns After Gurugram Crash, Reigniting Riding Fears
Sia's Motorcycle Returns Home After Repairs: Emotional Insta Post Reveals Road Rage Can Change How You Ride · NDTV

Sia is a motorcycle rider who recently got her repaired bike back.

Earlier this year, a car allegedly hit her while she was riding with other bikers in Gurugram.

A camera on her motorcycle reportedly recorded the crash.

Sia said her bike is important because it has been with her during many parts of her life.

Seeing it again therefore made her emotional.

The crash also made her nervous about riding.

She still wants to ride again, even though traffic now feels more frightening.

Her story shows that a vehicle can become connected to a person's memories and feelings.

Key facts

Rider
Shivani Chauhan, known online as Sia
Motorcycle
Aprilia RS 457
Incident location
Golf Course Road, Gurugram
Incident details
Sia was allegedly hit by a car while riding with a group of bikers
Evidence
A camera mounted on the motorcycle reportedly recorded the lead-up and impact
Engine
457 cc parallel-twin producing 47.6 hp and 43.5 Nm
Weight
175 kg
Riding response
Sia has spoken about being scared to ride again while wanting to return to riding

Quotes

Shivani Chauhan (Sia)

Motorcycle enthusiast and biker who shared the Instagram post

“Today, seeing my bike back from the service centre hit me differently”
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“It has seen a side of me that even people haven't”
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Sources

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