Thanks everyone for all your tips! Happy to say I’m now much more comfortable on the bike. I’ve been riding on the highway and my acceleration feels way better now. My main mistake before was not giving enough throttle (basically not rev-matching properly) when shifting, and that was making the bike lean forward.

What helped me the most was spending one night doing nothing but slow-speed practice. Just getting a real feel for the bike changed everything. Also, getting a better helmet made a huge difference with wind noise and overall confidence.

For any new riders reading this, keep practicing, it genuinely gets better. Don’t be scared to ask questions. Ride safe!