In this issue

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR
Four-pot screamer scaled down on size, not experience

First Ride:
KTM 250 Duke
TVS X
Ducati Multistrada V4 RS
Triumph Scrambler 400 X

Tested:
Hero Karizma XMR

Interview:
Franco Morbidelli

Can MotoGP's Warrior Monk Save Honda?

Johann Zarco joins Honda next year, after having ridden MotoGP's best motorcycle for the last four seasons, so he could be Honda's most useful asset in their fightback from the most disastrous period of their racing history. Or will the second full-factory deal turn out to be another nightmare?

10 mins

Stellar Performance by Bagnaia

A remarkable performance by Francesco Bagnaia at the Red Bull Ring resulted in victory for him in both the sprint and main races

3 mins

Triumph’s Latest Hit Single

Triumph's first single-cylinder motorcycle for India opened to big bookings. For those who are yet to get an allotment, this may just help you decide

4 mins

Bullseye Once Again

a Here is the-latest generation model of one of the most iconic motorcycles in the world: the Royal Enfield Bullet 350

4 mins

A Claimant to the Adventure Bike Crown

Ducati's all-new Multistrada V4 Rally is as equally capable off road as it is on it. And anyone who has piloted a Multistrada V4 over a decent variety of roads will testify that this is quite a statement. Quite a moment in the story of the adventure bike

7 mins

EASY ACCESS

The Ather 450S is a more affordable variant of the popular electric scooter that has been launched to appeal to a wider audience. We got to swing a leg over it and here is our first impression

2 mins

A Legend Reborn

The much-awaited Hero Karizma XMR has finally been launched to bring the fight to the 200-cc segment. We got to swing a leg over it to find out how it fares in the city and here is our first impression

3 mins

TVS X Electric Maxi-scooter Launched At Rs 2.50 Lakh

TVS Motor Company have unveiled their premium electric crossover, the TVS X, in Dubai, priced from Rs 2.50 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it the most expensive electric scooter on sale in India

2 mins

Ducati's Donington Park Drought Comes to an End

Rea on pole. Toprak ends Bautista's dream run. Bautista ends Ducati's winless drought at Donington Park. Lots happened

1 min

Putting the Sport in Sport-touring

One pair of Roadhound tyres to test in real-life conditions, a trip to the racetrack to experience its sporty side, and a conducted tour of the plant. Clearly, TVS Eurogrip are extremely confident about their product

3 mins

Pure Fun in the Dirt

Kawasaki India launched three new motorcycles at their Off-road Carnival event held in Pune and we got a chance to experience them in their natural habitat at Pro Dirt Adventure

4 mins

Blue Called, We Answered

Actually, we were not the only ones. Many Yamaha enthusiasts answered the \"Call of the Blue\" and showed up for a day at the racetrack

2 mins

The Ride of a Lifetime

A life spanning 73 years (at the time of going to press) may tire some out but age was just a number for Amar Talwar who set out for the ride of a lifetime astride his trusted 2018 Triumph Tiger XRx. We were part of the welcome party when he rode back into Pune and we managed to convince him to tell us something about his adventure. What follows is a brief account of his journey in his own words

2 mins

The Sharpest Knife in the BMW R 18 Boxset

The new R 18 Roctane is the fifth bike to adopt the R 18 platform. The Roctane stands out from the rest with a blacked-out finish, a large 21-inch front wheel, mini-ape 'bars, and hard bagger luggage

9 mins

Teach 'Em Young

The Atom GP1 is the first mini bike from CRA Motorsports which is going to be manufactured in India for racing and training purposes

3 mins

Of Straddling Road and Racetrack

Ducati have a fine tradition of building exotic and road-legal versions of their World Superbike (WSBK) machines in order to meet the championship's homologation requirements. The new Panigale V4 R is the latest: a homologation special that exists solely to enable Ducati to win on the track. We rode it on the Misano track

9 mins

Friendly Beast

BMW's ultra-aggressive M 1000 RR homologation special enters the ring with improved aerodynamics and a claimed top speed of 314 km/h

10+ mins

A Worthy Competitor

The Triumph Speed 400 has entered the Indian market to make its presence felt as a fierce competitor in the 300-cc to 400-cc space. We swing a leg over it to find out if the Bajaj-Triumph partnership has figured out the winning formula

5 mins

Sedate and Sporty

We made the Ultraviolette F77 face the same challenges as an internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle and here is what the experience was like

4 mins

Celebration on Two Wheels

An epic road trip astride the Hero Xpulse 200T 4V which would be the ultimate challenge of endurance for both man and machine

3 mins

A Wildly Successful Hunt

More than two lakh people have opted to join the hunt by buying a Royal Enfield Hunter 350

1 min

A Perfect Race Weekend for Bagnaia

Francesco Bagnaia had a perfect weekend at his home GP as he emerged victorious in both the sprint and the main race. He is now leading the championship standings with a lead of 21 points

3 mins

The Deluxe Deal

Yamaha have introduced the latest version of their 150-cc brawler and it gets some significant updates for 2023, including a new display and traction control

3 mins

Staying Connected

In a world dominated by the smartphone, manufacturers cannot afford to ignore Bluetooth connectivity for long. Suzuki have also updated the small Gixxers to stay relevant

3 mins

A Race Bike That Baggers Belief

Indian Motorcycles celebrate their King of the Baggers championship by producing a limited-edition copy of their winning bike. This US$ 92,299 (Rs 75.68 lakh) machine is an exact copy of the 2022 winning bike

10 mins

AT THE RIGHT END OF THE XTREME

A four-valve head and USD fork claim to unlock the Xtreme 160R's potential. We sample the Pro variant in Jaipur

4 mins

Tremendous Tech Fillip

Yamaha's sports tourer middleweight receives a slew of smart updates, including those related to technology, for 2023

6 mins

Media Warfare

The fastest 16 from the TVS Young Media Racer Programme arrive at Kari Motor Speedway for Round One

3 mins

ANOTHER OFF-ROAD ESCAPADE

The Reise TrailR Academy is a two-day training school where we got to learn advanced techniques and further hone our skills off road. We attended the inaugural session to bring you this report

3 mins

Brijmohan Lall Munjal The Visionary Pioneer of Hero MotoCorp

HERO MOTOCORP'S founder, Brijmohan Lall Munjal, was a brilliant businessman who transformed the Indian two-wheeler sector and indelibly altered the face of world commerce. Hero MotoCorp was catapulted to become one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers in the world by his unrelenting pursuit of perfection, unshakable dedication to innovation, and profound comprehension of customer needs

2 mins

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