To many, a motorcycle might just be a mode of transportation. But for me, it’s more than that; it’s a cherished friend. My hobby is studying motorcycles.

As a middle school student, I fell in love with motorcycles after seeing my father ride one. I frequently watched motorcycle TV shows and read motorcycle magazines. Back then, I didn’t have much money, so I would skip breakfast to save up for the magazines.

Motorcycle enthusiasts usually have a favorite manufacturer. In Japan, popular brands include KAWASAKI, HONDA, and YAMAHA, while in Europe, DUCATI and BMW are well-known. However, my favorite is the lesser-known KTM, an Austrian motorcycle company that also makes cars and bicycles. KTM has long excelled in off-road biking, achieving great results in the Motocross World Championship and the Dakar Rally, earning high performance ratings.

In college, my parents offered to buy me a motorcycle, but I declined because I wanted to buy it myself. Now in Japan, I’m saving diligently every day, so I can fulfill my dream when I return home. There’s real value in buying something with money you’ve earned yourself.

Next year, when I return home, I plan to buy a KTM DUKE 390. I want to build a small garage at home for upgrades and repairs. My plan is to travel across Vietnam on this motorcycle.

No matter what the future holds, I intend to keep this hobby forever.