This October is a celebration of big adventure bikes in India – and we’ve brought together every single one of them. We have the biggies like the Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 XCx, Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro, BMW GS 1200 Adventure, Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin and Suzuki V-Strom 1000. The smaller displacement Tiger, Multi and Versys also joined the party, plus the Himalayan and Impulse.
Here’s what else we had in this issue: 
YAMAHA MT-09
Those Japs must be crazy making a maniacal naked such as it is
UM RENEGADE COMMANDOS
Same old American whiskey in new clothing providing old school motornama
HERO GLAMOUR PGM FI
An ultra-smooth 125cc commuter that boasts of fuel-injection
OKINAWA RIDGE
This might just be the start of the electric revolution in India
GETTING MUDDY
A comprehensive insight into all adventure motorcycles you can lay your hands on in India
TIGER TRAILS
Simple techniques to learn how to ride your adventure motorcycle off-road
INSIDE APRILIA RACING’S HOME
We get access to one of Italy’s most successful racing outfits
BONNEVILLE FAMILY
Some matches are made in heaven like a bawa and British parallel twin motorcycles
DUCATI V-TWIN DYNASTY
Our tribute to Ducati’s hallowed motor as they move into the new V4 era
ROAD TO RACE
The street legal R1 meets its BSB sibling
ENGINE TYPES: HOW DO YOU LIKE YOURS?
Singles, twins, triples and quadruples; we love them all. What about you?
WANDERLUST DIARIES IV
Maral and Pankaj zoom through the US of A this month
ABC OF STUNTING
Learn how to burn rubber more effectively with the Pulsar NS200
TVS RACING DIARIES
Recognising TVS Racing’s effort to get more ladies into motorsport

We are celebrating the smashing of a world record! Our testers astride the Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 not only set new national records but smashed the world record for the longest no hands wheelie. We also dive deep into British icon Norton’s future in the hands of TVS. We get our hands on the lovely BMW R 18 — a motorcycle from Germany that has its sights set on the Americans. We pit the Aprilia SR 160 Race against the Yamaha RayZR Street Rally to see which one comes out on top when it comes to outright thrills. And we also review updated machines from Royal Enfield including the new 2021 Himalayan and the BS6 Classic 350.

The February 2021 issue of Fast Bikes India is headlined by the Triumph Trident! The Trident is set to the British motorcycles maker’s most affordable motorcycle yet and is scheduled for an India launch in March. With a 660cc in-line triple mated to a new chassis with familiar components from Showa and Nissin, can the Trident become a new stepping stone for riders looking to progress to bigger machines? We ride it on highways, as well as twisty roads in the UK to find out. 
Closer to home, we have set the national record for the fastest wheelie over a quarter mile astride the Bajaj Pulsar NS 200, certified by the FMSCI and India Book of Records. This record was months in the making, with resident stunter Hrishi Mandke training both mentally and physically for the attempt. Read the full story of how it went down, the challenges we faced and how we pushed through and made it happen. 
We’ve got all the coverage of the Dakar in this issue as well. Hero MotoSports had a bittersweet outing. Indian rider C S Santosh had a bad crash that put him out of the rally, while his teammates Buhler and J-Rod put in top 15 performances. TVS Racing’s Harith Noah pulled of a spectacular 20th place finish — the highest for an Indian yet. We get talking with him, about his journey up the ranks in TVS Racing, prepping for the Dakar in a difficult 2020 and what it was like to make it to the finish line this year. Ashish Raorane participated in the Malle Moto class and had a rough ride himself, crashing out but then chasing to restart when he could and make it to the finish line. We even have a brilliant photo-story by Ishaan Bhataiya that tells the story of the Dakar through the lens of a photographer. All this and more inside!

We put the new Honda H’ness CB350 head-to-head against the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 to see if the Honda can crack the neo-retro formula. The Meteor 350 is brimming with character and it even won the comparison test against the Jawa and the Benelli Imperiale 400, meaning by no means will the Honda have it easy. We also get astride the KTM 250 Adventure and Aprilia’s sexy maxi-scooter, the SXR 160. Rookie wheelman Suvrat gets astride the Jawa Perak and also narrates his experiences from the TVS Young Media Racer Programme. 

Ultimate Sportsbike 2020: It’s the last issue of 2020 but  the pandemic hasn’t been so bad for the sports bike fraternity. We’ve seen the genius of Honda’s all-new Fireblade, Ducati’s baby Panigale V2 and Triumph’s final super sport hurrah in the form of the brilliant Daytona 765 Moto 2 joining the regulars. The veterans too received their own batch of updates starting with our favourite – the Aprilia RSV4 1100 factory with its gen-2 Ohlins, Ducati’s ferocious Panigale V4 with its own set of wings to keep it on the ground and several homologation specials. A couple of stalwarts remain unchanged but still deserve a place in this year’s ultimate showdown and that list includes the Suzuki GSX-R 1000R and Kawasaki ZX-10RR and of course the Yamaha R1M. Last year’s winner – the BMW S 1000 RR remains largely unchanged but why fix what ain’t broke, right?
The ensemble includes nine of the best superbikes that you can buy today and we have tested them on road – everything from a smooth road to bumpy farm tracks, motorways and high streets even, for comfort and usability. In the second part we take them to Cadwell Park circuit in the UK to test their agility, stability, feel, tech and brakes because these are the things that you’d talk about at the coffee shop. And we have also tested the bikes on the dyno and the scales. That’s not all, we have also data-logged everything collating 0-160kmph timings and 160-0 deceleration times to throw some science into the test. It’s the ultimate test of the ultimate bikes on road, track, dyno and scales. It’s the Ultimate Sportsbike Test 2020 and there can be only one winner.

Ducati Diavel 1260 S vs Indian FTR 1200 S
The outliers of the motorcycling world, the Diavel 1260 and FTR 1200 hate to be stereotyped. Well, both the Diavel and FTR are very different from each other yet eerily similar in nature. The Diavel 1260 is Ducati’s idea of a fast-paced cruiser that goes round corner like a Monster; is freakingly fast like a dragster in a straight-line yet liveable on a daily basis. The FTR 1200 on the other hand is a proper American muscle bike with its roots etched deep into flat-tracking but is more than meets the eye. Its essentially a street-tracker with a potent motor but that can also do a bit of off-roading. We have brought two of these iconic machines together in a comparison like lever before. Who wins? Find out in the cover story of the March issue of Fast Bikes India.

TVS iQube
Our exclusive story this month comes straight from TVS Motor’s backyard that has seen the inception of an all-new electric scooter - the iQube. Where does it fit into the world of Chetaks and Athers?

2020 Ducati Panigale V4S
Panigale is the bestselling superbike in the world today, contributing to 25 per cent of the global superbike numbers! The V4 has had a big hand in this feat and with the 2020 iteration, Ducati has gone a step ahead and made it even more refined and characterful

Bajaj Chetak
The iconic Chetak badge has been resurrected but in an all-new electric avatar. Does the new Chetak have it in itself to succeed the much-revered icon that had a waiting period of over twenty years during its glory days?

2020 TVS Apache RR 310
Riding modes on a sub-50bhp motorcycle may sound gimmicky but the RR310 now offers a lot more than just ride-by-wire. Is this the best TVS motorcycle ever? 

Honda Fireblade generations
A 22-page guide on the iconic Honda that changed the definition of a litre-class superbike. Read it before we bring you the review of the all-new 2020 Fireblade in the April issue


The last decade belonged to the Dukes and RCs but the following decade is going to be all about Adventure, starting with the much awaited 390 Adventure that has finally debuted in the country after being showcased at EICMA last year. The 390 Adventure may seem like a jacked up 390 Duke but you’ll be surprised with its capabilities. We have ridden it in one of the most challenging off-road parks – the 19 Degree North Adventure Park. The park is home to level-3 trails which included riding up a dried-up waterfall! The 390 Adventure came up unscathed at the end of it all which is saying something. Read our cover story to know all about the most important launch of the year. But that’s not the only KTM we have featured in this issue:
KTM 890 Duke R
If you thought the 790 Duke was mad, hear what we have to say for the 890 Duke R – the evil twin! We also believe that it’s the best naked KTM has ever made. You don’t want to miss this one!
Ducati Panigale V2
The 959 Panigale was not a friendly machine to ride on an everyday basis. The V2 is probably the best middleweight in Ducati’s lineup ever. Do you still need that V4?
Ultimate Superbike Finale
The December issue featured the best superbikes that were launched last year. BMW S 1000 RR, Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory and Ducati Panigale V4 S came out on top. But which is the Ultimate Superbike?
2020 Kawasaki Z900
The Z900 has finally received much needed updates included traction control and a TFT-based cluster. Is this the best Japanese naked in the country today?
Suzuki Gixxer 250 &JawaForty; Two
This Valentine’s Day, our correspondents take out their beloved motorcycles out for a ride. Not sans their partners, of course. Can there be an ideal motorcycle for Valentine’s Day?

It can’t get any bigger than this! 2020 starts with a bang as we bring you the third anniversary issue of Fast Bikes India featuring the best middleweight nakedsin the country to find out if the game has changed. The KTM 790 Duke was one of the most anticipated launches of 2019 and when we rode it around Bajaj’s test track a couple of months ago, we knew that things were about to go upside down. To find out if our hypothesis is true or not, we have pitted it against the class-topper – the Triumph Street Triple S, the exotic Italian – the Ducati Monster 821 and the trustworthy Japanese – the Suzuki GSX-S750. It’s the only comparison story in the country as of today so you don’t really want to miss it! But wait, there’s a lot more:
Triumph Rocket 3
The biggest motorcycle on the planet (in terms of ceecees) is here in India. But does it offer anything more than bragging rights? We tell you all about it as we ride the Rocket 3 to a volcano (really!)
Benelli Leoncino 250 vs Honda CB300R
Benelli’s entry-level scrambler isn’t really the most affordable 250 in the segment. In fact, it costs almost as much as the KTM 390 Duke! But that’s not it’s target audience anyway. However, Honda’s CB300R comes very close-owing to its neo-retro nature. Does the Benelli stand any chance?
Three ‘Fast Bikes’
Indian motorcycling scene has come of age today but how did this really happen? We feature the three catalysts that brought the #ThrillOfRiding to the people – Bajaj Pulsar, Yamaha YZF-R15 and KTM 390 Duke
2019 India Bike week
A lot of manufacturers decided to ditch the Auto Expo and launch their motorcycles at India’s biggest biking festival. Interviews, behind-the-scenes action, launch coverage; we got it all covered for you 
Suzuki Gixxer 250 vs Yamaha FZ25
The 250cc segment hasn’t really taken off in the country. The FZ25 is the best power commuter country for sure but what does the Gixxer 250 bring to the table?

It’s that time of the year again! Yes, its time to assemble the best superbikes that were launched in 2019 and put them through a thorough test that not only deals with the dyno figures but track and road too. This year, we have with us the all-new BMW S 1000 RR M Sport with ‘normal’ headlights, joining the mental Ducati Panigale V4 S. Of course, the longstanding champion from Aprilia – the RSV4 has received subtle updates in the form of 1100 Factory variant which will go up against the Japanese megabikes including the Yamaha R1 M, Honda Fireblade SP, Suzuki Gixer, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 RR and ZX-6R. Which one will come out on top? Find out in the Ultimate Superbike Test. That’s not it; there’s a lot more hoonery on two-wheels:

2019 EICMA
KTM’s much awaited 390 Adventure has finally debuted along with the Aprilia RS660. Take a good look before you decide what to buy in 2020

Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Classic motorcycles thrive on nostalgia,something the Royal Enfield Classic 350 andJawa have in spades. Is the BenelliImperiale 400 fighting a losing battle?

Ultraviolette F77
It’s quick, it’s electric, it’s agile, it’s sexy and it’s Made in India! Is the Ultraviolette F77 as desirable as regular ICE-powered motorcycles?

TVS MotoSoul
TVS Motors’ inaugural biking event in Goa features everything from enduro riding to ‘yoga on two-wheels’!

Triumph Tiger Trails – Zanskar Valley
Off-road pro Vijay Parmar takes Tiger owners to the uncharted trails in the mountains

Hero Xpulse 200 to Odisha
Who said there’s no better place to holiday than Goa? We head to the West Coast and onto the serene beaches of Odisha to find the answer

Red Bull Ace of Dirt
C S Santosh along with Red Bull has come up with an endure race like no other! The winner gets an all-new Hero Xpulse and a chance to train under the champ himself

This month is all about fast nakeds including the eagerly awaited KTM 790 Duke. Katoomers have been anticipating the launch of the first ever parallel-twin from Austria with bated breath and finally, KTM India has answered their prayers. It’s a riot to ride owing to a relentless motor that never stops accelerating. But its USP is the surreal handling; it’s nothing like we’ve experienced so far, pushing the benchmark when it comes to agility. And mind you, the benchmark has been the mighty Triumph Street Triple RS so far, when it comes to middleclass roadsters. Also featured in the issue is the 2020 ‘Triple RS which has received Euro 5 trickery withoutputting on weight. It looks sinister thanks to the made-up eyebrowsborrowed from Tiger and goes like stink, as always. But that’s not all; we have also ridden the first ever hyper-naked on the planet! The MV AgustaBrutale 1000 Serie Oro won the award of the most beautiful motorcycle at EICMA last year, but that simply underplays its performance. With 208bhp on tap and a sub-200kg kerb weight, the Brutale is absolutely brutal! Phew. Want more? There’re a lot of Fast Bikes headed your way:
Ducati 916:
We simply cannot get enough of the most iconic Ducati ever! Mind you, it was built under the same roof as the Cagivas then
BMW GS Trophy:
What exactly is the spirit of GS all about? We find out in a candid story that traces the roots of the iconic GS brand
Electric avenue:
Have electric motorcycles really come of age? With MotoE and many other electric racing championships coming up, we really believe so
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250:
Is the Gixxer SF 250 the best faired motorcycle to live with? This road test will get you all the answers

Africa Twin Adventure Camps:
Vijay Parmar helps Africa Twin owners exploit the true potential of their automatic ADVs

Himalayan to Uttarakhand:
We brake monotony by riding the Himalayan to the, erm, Himalayas

The exotics from Varese embody emotions and raw power. Yes, every MV Agusta bike guarantees the Thrill of Riding, but falls short in the practicality stakes. Not the Turismo Veloce 800, though. The sports tourer, with the  Brutale 800's heart and the F3's visage, is a comfortable machine to commute to work, and behaves like a typical no-holds-barred MV when you whack open the throttle. It’s surely one of the most usable MVs, but is it the best? Find out in this month’s cover story. 

And there’s a lot more:

Benelli Leoncino:
The Leoncino is everything a Benelli Scrambler should be, with good looks and apt build quality. Has Benelli finally come of age?

Bajaj Pulsar 125: 
The smallest Pulsar yet is sure to bring in the numbers, but does it have the credibility to sport the revered Pulsar badge?

Indian FTR 1200 S:
Indian Motorcycle’s attempt at a street tracker is a sure-shot winner, packing enough power with that typical American character.

Triumph Speed Twin:
The Speed Twin was among Triumph’s best-sellers after World War II. Can the latest-gen iteration hold a candle to the original?

Style vs Smile:
Yamaha MT-09, Kawasaki ZX-6R and KTM 690 SMC R — three bikes with three different genres, all of whom are high on fun. So which one comes out on top?

Bimota VDue 500:
Ever heard of a bike that killed its brand? This 'stroker managed to do so!

CSS 2019:
Rookie learns the art of cornering from the best coaches in the business at the California Superbike School

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Powertronic:
Powertonic’s performance bits put to the test...and we have the results!

Tech through time:
Motorcycle gadgetry has come a long way. So where are we headed next?

Used bike guide - Aprilia Tuono V4:
The maddest naked out there makes for a great buy. And Aprilias depreciate rapidly, so it won’t be difficult to bargain for one 

Montra Downtown:
An affordable cycle for the daily commute and even the weekend joyride. So is it the best cycle in its segment today?

America has always been about gas-guzzling, fire-breathing V8s and window-shattering V-twins. And when one of the most thoroughbred bikemakers in the world decides to go the electric way, you must take notice. This is what’s exactly happening with the launch of one of the most radical motorcycles to have come from the land of The Big Apple. Yes, the Harley-Davidson Livewire is the first of many motorcycles that are set to redefine the Harley portfolio. The plan is to bring in a new breed of customers. But does the Livewire pack enough punch to replace the mid-weight, ICE-powered petrols? Find out in our exclusive first ride of what promises to redefine the future of motorcycling. But this isn’t the only electric in the September issue:
Revolt RV 400:
Should you be spending your money on the RV 400 or opt for the more premium Ather 450?
Yamaha MT-15 vs KTM 125 Duke:
If you’re a college kid, upgrading from your Honda Dio to a motorcycle which one should be on top of your list?  
Yamaha FZ-S V3.0
The original gangster of the entry-level naked segment is back in a new avatar. But is it too little, too late? 
Making your bike handle
A motorcycle’s handling is dependent on several factors including rake, trail, frame and a lot more! But is there more than meets the eye? 
Greaves Ampere Zeal
A mainstream electric scooter with a soul. That’s what our road testers think about the all-new scooter from the house of Crompton. 
Triumph Tiger Trails
Vijay Parmar takes the Tiger troupe to Spiti this month. Find out how he helped the owners tackle the challenging terrains.
Trek Domane AL 4
The Domane AL 4 is a lightweight, racing cycle that can help you hit the racetrack or even highways at high speeds. But it can do a lot more than just going fast.
Use bike guide: Suzuki Hayabusa
The Hayabusa is one of the most sought out superbikes in the used bike market today. We bring you a lowdown on how to go about buying one for yourself

The August issue is headlined by the Indian FTR 1200 S; the flat-track inspired scorcher that is already here in India (yup, you didn’t know that, did you?) to take on the European biggies. The first Indian to get TC and all kinds of gadgetary, the FTR is unlike any American motorcycle we’ve seen so far. And guess what, it's based on an all-new platform that is sure to give birth to many more iterations including an ADV. Speaking of which, the baap of all ADVs has been finally ridden on road, slush and some epic trails in our backyard. Yes, we are talking about the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and its middle-class sibling - the F 850 GS Adventure. That’s not all, the Himalayan faces challenge from the latest off-roading Hero, the Xpulse 200.

Also inside:

2020 BMW S 1000 RR:
The fourth-gen S 1000 RR has been in the news for the right reasons for the last year. The international media can't stop going ga-ga over the Beamer but does it really make sense for our conditions? 

KTM RC 125:
The R15 has been the go-to faired motorcycle for almost a decade. Does the RC 125 have what it takes to lure the youth? We test it out on Bajaj’s test track, in the urban jungle and even on the twisties to bring you the verdict

Aprilia Storm 125 & Trek Marlin 7:
Two similarly priced two-wheeled machines; one with a motor and the other with pedals. Which one provides more fun on road and trails?

Aprilia SR 150 ABS:
The SR 150 is among the very few 150cc scooters in the country to get the safety net. But is the update all about ABS or is there more than meets the eye?

Yamaha Tenere 900:
Yamaha might be stuck with the scooters and entry-level motorcycles in the country but don’t forget; they also make the brilliant Tenere range of dual sports including the Tenere 700

Powertronic ECU for RE Interceptor 650:
Powertronic has sent us a couple of performance upgrades for the beloved long-term Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. But how do you install the quickshifter as well as the ECU?

Ducati's bruiser cruiser gets even more sinful! The Diavel has been associated with a unique blend of mind numbing performance, outlandish styling and surreal handling. And the new Diavel 1260 takes the game to another level! It will be launched in India in August but we've already ridden the devil

Triumph Scrambler 1200
The most hardcore scrambler out there has finally made it to India and we have tested it over hardcore trails, curated by the baap of off-roading, Vijay Parmar! Does it live up to the test?
 
Honda CB300R
Honda's baby CeeBee is a refreshing take on an entry-level performance naked! Does it pack enough punch to unsettle the KTM 390 Duke?
 
MV Agusta F3 800 RC
Italian sex bomb; the F3 800 has been among the most revered middleweight supersports in the world but the Reparto Corsa takes the exclusivity game to the next level! Only six units have been allotted for India so start selling your stocks. 

Concorso di Motociclette
World's biggest congregation of vintage motorcycles, straight from the shores of Lake Como. Which ones took the op honours?  

BMW GS Experience
Resident off-roaring noob takes on the mantle of riding the biggies from BMW’s much-loved GS lineage

Strider 12
Who said 18 month-old toddlers shouldn't ride? After all, even the likes of Rossi and Marquez started really young! Find out all about the cycle for your tiny tots

2019 TVS Apache RR 310
Slipper clutch and an all-new Phantom Black colour. Is that it? Not really, there's a lot more than meets the eye here! The adorable RR 310 gets better than ever

Hero Maestro Edge 125 and Pleasure
India's first fuel injected scooter comes from the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer and it's not an Activa, mind you! Plus, the Pleasure gets a new-retro touch to make it more relevant in today's times

Bajaj Avenger 160
The most affordable cruiser in the country gets an all-new engine! But why would Bajaj replace a 180 with a 160? Get all your questions answered.

This month its all-about the home-grown specials that we put to the test both on the track as well as off-road. The much anticipated Hero Xpulse was launched and we had loads of fun riding it on a dirt-track. Also launched was the Hero Xtreme 200S and we put on our racing suit as we went corner carving around the BIC with it. We also sampled the new Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 on the BIC. 
Hero Xpulse 200
Years of speculation and waiting later, we finally got our hands on the Hero Xpulse 200. We put the entry-level ADV to the test and even spent some time with the touring focused Xpulse 200 T. 
Hero Xtreme 200 S
We put down some hot laps on the BIC astride Hero’s fully faired Xtreme – the spiritual successor to the cult icon – the Karizma.
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250
The crowd favourite Gixxer SF gets a big brother and we went all guns blazing with it on the track. How does it tackle the corners on the BIC?
R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT
You won’t be left longing for the big guns either. We rode the boxer twins from BMW, the R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT through some testing roads and trails to find out for ourselves if the 1250s have improved upon the 1200s drastically. 
Suzuki Katana
We take the new Suzuki Katana for a spin in Japan and take a look into the past to understand the Katana’s legendary status.
TRK 502X vs Versys-X 300
Not to keep the adventure junkies hanging, we pit the Benelli TRK 502X against the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 as we ride through our favourite off-road sections. 
On top of the world
Our columnist and mountain man Vijay Parmar, with a bunch of off-road aficionados, do something no bike has ever done before and take eleven RE Himalayans to Karakoram.
And a whole lot more!
We learn the ins and outs of servicing a Harley-Davidson from the experts and reviewed the Trek FX 3 cycle. That aside, all the happenings from the MotoGP world, updates from the riding community, great gear for every kind of rider.
Grab your copy today!

This May, we savour an incredible trackday astride the BMW S1000R on the Estoril racetrack. Three generations and multiple Bike of the Year titles later, the BMW S 1000 RR receives a complete overhaul for its fourth generation. A plethora of improvements have made it sharper and quicker while being loaded to the gills with technology!
Honda CBR 650R
We sample the newly-launched Honda CBR 650R in Spain. Is the baby blade miles ahead of its predecessor, the CBR 650F? Find out!
Four Horsemen
On a quest to find the best bike for you and your moolah, we put to the test the Bajaj Dominar 400 UG, the Yamaha R15 V3.0, the KTM Duke 250 and the Royal Enfield Himalayan! 
KTM 690 SMC R
The hooligan-friendly KTM might never make it to India, but it’s sure worth the hoonery!
Counting the Revs
The Ducati PanigaleV4 R revs to a maddening 16,500rpm. But wait! That’s not the only bike that revs to the sky. We take a look at some other incredibly high-revving motorcycles over the years.
Triumph Street Twin
The best-selling neo-retro loses weight, gets KYB forks and packs in a lot more tech. Has Triumph made it even better? We get astride and get you the verdict!
Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Ducati Multistrada 950
The Kawasaki is the new kid on the block and packs in impressive specs and performance. Can it keep up with the Multi?
Spotting Snow Leopards
Whiteout 2.0 : An insane idea that turned into reality. Riding through Spiti in sub zero temperatures! Vijay Parmar, mountain man himself, tells us the tale!
So Much More!
We have a go in the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials replica, test ride the Giant Halfway foldable cycle, fun tutorials to make you a smarter biker, latest gear and trends, happenings in the biking community, columns by Vijay Parmar and Sirish Chandran among others.
Grab this action packed May 2019 Issue now!

Summer is here and we have tested Bajaj’s flagship motorcycle that has been under the knife to bridge the gap to the competition in terms of both power and features. To find out how much better it has become , we pit it against rivals – KTM 390 Duke and BMW G 310 R. 

Bajaj Dominar vs rivals 

Will the power-cruiser live up to its UG moniker or will it come across as a watered-down orange bruiser? Find out more in this issue’s cover story!

BMW F 850 GS

The F 850 GS seems to be the proverbial elder sibling to the F 750 GS, what with 12 more horses, 4Nm more of torque and a lot of off-road specific wizardry. But does that justify the asking price? 

YAMAHA MT-15

Yamaha has brought the MT moniker to the masses and it looks promising, with almost all the bells-and-whistles of the R15 V3.0 in an appealing, naked package. But is that all it is? We find out, and at the BIC no less! 

BENELLI TRK 

Benelli’s new-found partnership with the Mahavir Group brings us the TRK duo. These off-road capable ADVs are aimed at enthusiasts with pockets not yet deep enough to afford the top-shelf stuff. But does that mean they’re a compromise? 

DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 950

Ducati’s groove seems to be about pushing the limits. So should the mental supermoto show even milliseconds hesitation to proclaim its Italian heritage? Nope. But you’ll need to read our story to know exactly how unapologetic it is!

PLUS MORE

The motorcycle way of life involves understanding how they work. And getting a clear picture of this means tinkering with them. That’s what we’re aiming to provide in our helpfully-titled Workshop section which debuts in this issue and of course, there’s Cartier Concours d’ Elegance for all classic bike aficionados. Lastly, we bring you the best accompaniment to the Thrill of pedal-powered Riding in the form of the Giant Roam3, a bicycle that claims to be able to do it all, and we call its bluff. 

All this and much more in the April issue of Fast bikes India.

Summer is coming and we set the temperature rising with another packed issue headlined by Kawasaki’s saucy new ZX-6R that jumps into a segment vacated by the Daytona 675R. We also sample the brand new Yamaha YZF-R3 that’s coming to India anytime now. Resident video maestro Alameen returns to CSS after six years, Abhishek gets his hands dirty on the mid-weight Beemer, the F 750 GS, the young guns from office pit the newly launched Hero Destini 125 against the segment leaders and we pedal the ultra-light Trek bicycle. All this and more in the March issue of Fast Bikes India Magazine, on stands now!

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: We test the brand new Kawasaki on road as well as track and for good measure we also take the GSX-1000R to find out how close it gets to the superbike benchmark 

Yamaha R3: The baby Yamaha looks tempting and they claim it’s derived from both the R1 and the M1. Should you wait for it to come to India? 

Daytona at CSS: The California Superbike School is the world’s best riding school. How much better have we got after a session at the MMRT?

Daily Hustlers: The Honda Activa 125 and the Suzuki Access 125 top the sales charts. Will the newly launched Hero Destini 125 upset the order?

BMW F 750 GS: BMW Motorrad now jumps into the mid-weight ADV market and we test the smaller of the two non-Boxer GS’s 

Up in the air: Three legends of freestyle motocross riding set ablaze the atmosphere at the Gateway of India with their talents as a part of the Red Bull FMX Jam

Friend with Benefits: Vishal tames the Tiger in Rajasthan and finds out if the ever-so-dynamic ADV from Triumph survives several days of hardcore long distance motorcycling.

Race Ready: Health, environment, lifestyle… our PED’LLING section promotes it all. And this month, the spotlight is on the ultra-lightweight Trek Emonda ALR 4

In this mad issue, we bring the Ducati Panigale V4 and the Desmosedici RR to create one incredible story. We also sampled the Speed Twin in sunny Spain and came back tripping on this clever alliteration, sorry iteration, of the Triumph Bonneville. Back home we try to figure out which bike is best for what kind of motorcycle tourer, and go dirty dancing with the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx. Meanwhile two of our boys have a mother of fight trying to decide whether girls dig biker boys or would rather go scooting around this V-Day. Plus there’s all the action from Dakar 2019. And we keep PEDDLIN’ on as we explore what’s a good bicycle for a beginner and how you should go cycle shopping. All this, and much more in the pages of our magazine.
Ultimate V4s:It’s the classic then and now story as we bring together the spanking new Ducati PanigaleV4S and the Desmosedici RR.
Get Out:Triumph Tiger 800 XRx or Ducati SuperSport S or H-D Street Rod or Suzuki GSX–S750, what would you pick if you went bike touring?
The Eighth Wonder:Cosying up to the Triumph Bonneville Speed Twin in Mallorca, and coming back grinning.
Out of the Box:It’s the coolest bike in the block but does the FB Mondial HPS 300 ride well?
Speed Dating:You need a set of wheels if you’re going to get lucky with the ladies this V-Day. So, scooter or bike? Our boys settle the debate with the racy KTM 125 Duke and the funky TVS NTorq.
Parallel Lives:Here’s the story of two American-at-heart motorcycles, the RE Interceptor and the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, but with British souls.
Eye of the Tiger:Taming a Tiger on dirt is easier than it sounds, because this is the off-road biased XCx.
Humble beginnings:The B’Twin My Bike does the basics right but is it a great choice for first time riders? 
Dunes of Hazard:All the action from the most unforgiving race of the planet, the Dakar 2019.
Art of cornering:Catch the grand finale of the Thrill of Riding series as we lay bare our black book of cornering secrets.

Old is gold as we find out on our second birthday with the first ever ride of the Norton Commando on Indian roads. Stylish and full of character, it’s a proper Brit classic as go up and down the twisties of Lonavala. We have also ridden the new Jawas and got ourselves a taste of the smallest KTM yet. Not to forget a mega shootout of all street naked motorcycles under 300cc. As you can see our 2nd anniversary special is not to be missed because it is packed to the gills. Besides, you might just win fabulous Casio watches for we have a couple to give out. 

Norton Commando – This is the first time anybody has ever ridden this classic British icon on Indian roads, and we are blown with the levels of engagement

Jawa and Forty Two – A slice of nostalgia is what they promise to be as Classic Legends seeks to resurrect the venerable Jawa and its spirit of carefree fun. Do the bikes deliver?

KTM 125 Duke – The smallest Duke isn’t really new. This was sold in Europe before the new gen 125 came out. So does this old bike make sense for India?

Naked and for the street – From the humble Hero Xtreme 200R to the KTM 250 Duke this is one mega shootout, across capacities and prices, to see what will offer the best bang for buck

Adventurous and Single – If you’re in the market for an adventure tourer at the bottom of the chain, you either have the Himalayan or the G 310 GS. So which one should you be betting on?

One for the road and one for off-road – That’s the story of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S and the BMW R 1200 GS. A must read

Bajaj Pulsar Mania: Thrill of Riding – Riding in a pack is super fun, as long as you know the rules of Group Riding

TVS Racing Diaries – Have you heard of Jagan Kumar? No? Shame on you, he has won the Indian National Motorcycle Championship seven times in a row!

Peddlin’  – This month we get astride the Trek Marlin 4, a city bike with off-road abilities. Great fun, as long as you’re up to providing the pedal power

Fast Bikes India; December 2018 Issue brief
The middle weight adventure touring segment has never really existed in India. Until now. All of a sudden there seems to have been an explosion with the arrival of the relatively unknown SWM Superdual T and the much awaited Suzuki V-Strom 650. So we just pit them against one another, throwing in the Kawasaki Versys 650 as the benchmark that already existed. Meanwhile, our boy Alameen learns to ride off-road while evaluating the Multistrada 1260 Enduro, and the blokes in Queen’s own country head to the Tiger Riding Academy run by Triumph.We also sample the RE Twins in India and of course have a close look at the long long awaited resurrected Jawa. All this, and more in the December issue,out on stands now!
SWM Superdual T vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 vs Kawasaki Versys 650:They all seem to offer a similar sort of experience. That is until you delve deeper into their character. Which one’s for you?
Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro: The motorcycle for many ways, now adds off-road to the kitty.
Honda CB 1000 R: Honda has turned the CB 1000 R from a lovely streetfighter to a gorgeous neo-retro. But is it still as exciting?
Hero Destini: Is Hero late to the 125cc scooter party? Or is there an ace up its sleeve?
Tiger Riding Academy:The blokes from our UK office are sent back to school.
The art of riding on sand: Our assistant ed learns the trick of sand riding from the best men in the business, team Sherco TVS.
Mahindra Jawa:Brand new engines and mechanicals and yet any of these would pass muster in a rally of classic Jawas.
Pulsarmania, Thrill of Riding:How do you carve your way through the urban jungle faster, yet safer? This month it’s all about sport riding in the city from Hrishi’s book of tips and tricks.
Ped’lling:Upcoming events, a quick chat with head of Trek bicycles Navneet Banka and a review of a Trek city bike.
TVS Racing Diaries:A look at the performance of TVS Racing at the incredibly challenging Raid de Himalaya.

The November issue of Fast Bikes India is headlined by the two bikes that are, without argument, the most eagerly anticipated bikes of the year. We've ridden the soon-to-be-launched-in-India Royal Enfield 650 Twins in California and are very, very impressed. We also have the world's best triples slugging it out on road and track, a bunch of adventure motorcycles and also our new section on cycles. 
RE Interceptor and Continental GT 650: The RE Twins are finally here and we've ridden them in California with RE boss Sid Lal giving us company! The Interceptor is all calm and composed, while the Conti GT is hip and fast. Are these the bikes Royal Enfield's die-hard fan following have been waiting for? 
Brutale RR vs MT-09 vs Triple RS: The recently launched MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR takes on the world's best triples on road and track. Will the Yamaha MT-09 prevail or would it be the Triumph Street Triple RS that'd take the crown with its all-round abilities? 
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT: The ADV population is growing by each passing day and to add to it, Suzuki has brought the Versys 650 to India in a more off-road friendly XT trim. Is it the best mid-weight ADV you can buy out there?
Too much tech?: Can you imagine a life without tech wizardry like ABS, Wheelie Control, Traction Control and what not? We have rated the best and worst of tech gizmos in our most exhaustive review of tech in motorcycles. 
Thrill of Riding: In the second part of our new series we explore the best way to launch a motorcycle and extract every bit of the potential of the engine plus our pro-riders gives you tips and tricks plus what not to do when launching the motorcycle.
Ped'lling: We have already reviewed the locally made Psynyde Furan MTB for you. But Psynyde isn't all about MTBs, they also do a cycle that can comfortably take you on a commute to office and also run the marathon, if that's your cup of tea.

The BMW G 310 R brings to bear the full weight of BMW Motorrad onto the Indian motorcycling scene, but can it stand up to the IMOTY winning KTM 390 Duke? Headlining the October issue of our magazine is this exclusive comparison story that every biker in India has been waiting for with bated breath. Meanwhile our colleagues in the UK have got astride Triumph’s Moto2 prototype that will be the base for the new Daytona 765. Another exclusive! In addition we have also compared the Kawasaki Ninja 400 with all its rivals in India. All this, and more in the October issue of the magazine. Out on stands now!
BMW G 310 R vs KTM 390 Duke:It’s the comparison of the month and contrary to expectations, BMW Motorrad’s smallest bike is hardly a write off.
Triumph Moto2 Prototype: It’s black. It’s wicked. It's the Moto2 bike that will spawn the Daytona 765.
Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs rivals: We’ve now pitted the Ninja 400 against its Indian rivals, the KTM RC 390, Yamaha YZF-R3 & TVS Apache RR 310.
Ducati Scrambler 1100: The big daddy of the scrambler world has an Italian passport.
All about motorcycle frames:Deltabox, perimeter, trellis, diamond, and more. Everything you wanted to know about motorcycle frames.
Pulsarmania, Thrill of Riding: After a super successful season of Pulsarmania ABC of Stunting, we’re back. This time it’s all about road riding skills and we’ve got some handy tips to help you enjoy the Thrill of Riding.
Ped’lling: Heard of VikramPendse’s bicycle museum? It’s fascinating. Plus, we have reviewed the state of the art Psynyde Furan that has been designed and built in India
Classics: You’ve all heard of Sholavaram, but do you know why 1974 was such a special year? Bossman spills the beans.
Suzuki Endurance Racing: Fat men don’t finish races on the podium. That’s common knowledge. But then, there’s nothing common about our boy Jehan.
TVS Racing Diaries: After the brilliant success at Baja Aragon, TVS Racing has notched up another win. This time at the India Baja

Orange vs green. Europe vs Japan. Single vs Twin. Things just cannot get hotter as we pit the sub-500cc supersport king – the KTM RC 390 – against Kawasaki’s latest – the Ninja 400. And, we belted both around UK’s Castle Combe as well as through some brilliant British B-roads. Abhishek got a first taste of Ducati’s faster yet calmer Multistrada 1260 S in Delhi after undergoing the DRE Off Road Academy just a day earlier. Our UK colleagues sampled the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso SCS as well as the Aprilia RSV4 FW. Jehan spends a week in the picturesque Spiti Valley on the new Triumph Tiger 800 before immediately heading down to Chennai to race the race-prepped TVS Apache RR 310. All this, and more, in the September issue of Fast Bikes India. Grab your copy now!
DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1260 S:How can it be faster, yet calmer? Abhishek struggles to find the answer astride the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S
APRILIA RSV4 FW:It just hasn’t sprouted wings, our SBOTY 2018 has just taken things further up a notch.
MV AGUSTA TURISMO VELOCE 800 LUSSO SCS:A daily rideable version of the F3 800 with a unique clutch, say our UK colleagues.
LITTLE ANARCHY:Who claims the title of being the king of the 400cc supersport segment? KTM or Kawasaki?
FAIRING DREAMS:Two 150cc fully-faired motorcycles couldn’t be as different as the Yamaha R15 and the Suzuki Gixxer SF.
H-D CUSTOM KINGS: A look at two Indian contenders for Harley’s global customisation contest.
R15 THROUGH THE AGES:How did India’s favourite sportsbike come about and what has it evolved into after 10 years of existence?
TRIUMPH TIGER TRAILS:Jehan becomes friendly with a jungle cat, high up in the Himalayas.
SUZUKI BURGMAN STREET VS TVS NTORQ 125:We decide, once and for all, the ultimate 125cc scooter.
DRE OFF ROAD ACADEMY:Abhishek learns the art of riding big ADV bikes off road the Italian way.
TVS RACING DIARIES:In the beginning, we evaluated it around the MMRT, now Jehan races the TVS Apache RR 310 Pro Kit.

We have been having a crazy time this month, from thrashing a mad as hell Ducati Panigale V4 S around on a MotoGP race track to sampling the lunacy that is the Yamaha Niken! Headlining this issue however are of course the G 310 twins from BMW Motorrad. Were they worth the loooooong wait? Jehan rushed to Delhi to find out. Our colleagues from the tiny island off Europe meanwhile were busy getting their brains numbed by the fabulous BMW HP4 Race and trying every stunt in the book on Yamaha’s mad three-wheeler. All this, and a lot more, in the August issue. Grab your copy now before the other loons beat you to it.
BMW G 310 R & GS:There’s a baby boom at BMW Motorrad, so we were there to shower our blessings on the company’s first sub-800cc motorcycles in decades.
TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE RS:Sampling the latest avatar of Britain’s litre-class naked roadster.
DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S:You would have to be a complete nutter to go to a race track academy on a 211bhp beast. Thankfully, there’s not an ounce of sanity in our bones. So we got to sample this missile at the brilliant Sepang International Circuit under the tutelage of DRE’s excellent instructors.
BMW HP4 RACE:Introducing logic into the supersonic world, in a way only the Germans can.
YAMAHA NIKEN:A cracker of a machine and it isn’t even a motorcycle!
CONCORSO DI MOTOCICLETTE:The choicest metal from the classical years of motorcycling.
VIR’S VALLEY RUN: Our man Vir heads to the kingdom of Lomanthang, better known as the Mustang Valley.
36TH CAVALRY RUN:Ikjot loves all things bikes, especially if there is a lovely two-wheeled tour in the mix.
HIMALAYAN ODYSSEY:Hrishi goes for the mother of all Himalayan adventures.
CRASH PROTECTION:If you ride, you’ll fall. And if you crash, here’s how the protection works.
TVS RACING DIARIES:We take a look at India’s rising motorcycle star, and she’s just getting started.

It’s that time of the year again. We have nine exquisite superbikes and a racetrack to ourselves as we go all guns blazing to find out this year’s Superbike of the year (SBOTY). Closer to home, we have the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster squaring up against its rivals. Also, we ride two brand new Harley Softails for a timeless experience. We also  bring you all the deets about the new Ducati Multistrada 1260 and ride Ather Energy’s first offering. All this, and a lot more, in this month’s issue of Fast Bikes India. Grab your copy now!


SBOTY: Our annual superbike slugfest sees the brand new Ducati V4's debut. Is it the best though?
Hit the Roads: We take the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom, the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster and the Indian Scout on a road trip to find out which cruiser is the best. 
My Way is the highway: The new Harley-Davidson Softail line-up has left us spellbound and this time around we take the Harley-Davidson Deluxe and Low-Rider to find how they stand out from the rest of the line-up.
Ducati Multistrada 1260: Out goes the 1200 and in comes the 1260 with that brilliant engine from the xDiavel. 
How to sell your bike for more: We give you the best tips for selling your prized possession for that little bit more.
Aerodynamics: We give you a primer on the dark arts of aerodynamics.
Ather 450: We ride Ather Energy’s first scooter and find out if electricity has really arrived on the scene.
Guy Martin Classic: Halfway around the world, Guy Martin, among others, takes on the challenge of racing a bike from the eighties.
Touring Tales: Our very own Hrishi Mandke decides to ride to Kanyakumari and back on a TVS Apache RR 310 – in all of five days!
Wanderlust Diaries: Maral rides through Patagonia to get to the southernmost city on earth.
TVS Racing Diaries: The Apache RR 310 goes racing on the Kari Motor Speedway as part of a one make series.
Issue out on stands now.

We have been to the Buddh International Circuit twice this month. Once for the lovely new GSX-S750 middle weight naked from Suzuki and then, at the other end of the spectrum, for the Hero Xtreme 200R premium commuter. Meanwhile our colleagues in the UK have been riding up and down on the now retro Honda CB1000R and unravelling the mysteries of exhaust pipes. We have also sampled Kawasaki’s smallest adv bike and the new and updated CBR650F. Interestingly, we’ve also taken a bunch of wholly unsuitable bikes touring. All this, and more in the June issue, out on stands now!
SUZUKI GSX-S750: Suzuki calls it Apex Predator. Therefore only a ride around the BIC will do.
HONDA CB1000R: Has Honda’s litre-class street naked finally bowed to the retro bike craze?
KAWASAKI VERSYS-X 300: Japan’s parallel twin powered adventure bike is great for everything. Everything, other than your pocket.
HONDA CBR650F: Does a bunch of updates make for a better bike?
PED’LLING: Starting off a brand new section on bicycles with the Trek Top Fuel 9.8.
UNLIKELY TOURERS: Some say they can. Some say they can’t. We find out if you can really go touring on the 390 Duke, the Apache RR 310 and the FZ 25.
VULCAN S vs STREET 750: The Japanese take on the Americans at the cruiser game.
HERO XTREME 200R: Don’t get deceived by the name. This is Hero’s new premium commuter.
HONDA X BLADE: Honda manages to find a gap between the Unicorn and the Hornet and squeezes this in.
BRAKE LIKE A CHAMP: How exactly does a British Superbike Champion haul on the stoppers?
ALL ABOUT EXHAUSTS: They let gases out. Sure, but they can also make your bike more powerful.
TVS RACING DIARIES: The country’s oldest racing outfit goes about selecting the riders for the TVS One Make Ladies Series.

The grapevine at EICMA was abuzz with word of the KTM 790 Duke coming to India. While we wait for official confirmation of that from the boffins here in India, we went and did the only thing we could think of. We rode the damn thing and are super kicked with what we’ve experienced. And as if that wasn’t enough, we swung a leg over the beautifully brutal Brutale 800 RR, following it up with the cracker of a motorcycle that is the Yamaha R1M. For the city slickers craving for some crazy fun, we pit the fun to ride Aprilia 125 against the impressive TVS NTorq 125. Which one won? Not the one you think. All this, and much more in the May issue, out on stands now!

KTM 790 DUKE:Just how accurate is the ‘Scalpel’ really? The only way to find out was to ride it ourselves.
MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 RR:Faster.Madder.Beastlier.And brutally expensive.
KAWASAKI VULCAN S: What happens when the Japanese decide to make an all-American cruiser?
YAMAHA R1M:One letter to the name.A world of difference to the motorcycle.
BOBBERSvs BOBBERS: Bobbers are on the rise. But which of these nostalgi-bikes should you buy? We help you
APRILIA SR 125vs TVS NTORQ 125:An Italian moto scooter and an Indian hoot scoot lock horns. May the best one win.
MARCH OF PROGRESS:Exploring the past, present and future of superbikes using two icons and an all-electric newbie.
DRAGGING ON THE TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE RS:Triumph’s new 765cc triple will be the engine for Moto 2, so Jehan took the Street Triple RS for a drag race at the Valley Run.
ALL ABOUT ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION: What’s the big deal about these anyway?
SUPER VINTAGE BIKES:The editor heads to the 21 Gun Salute Concourse to check out vintage metal
TVS RACING DIARIES: Love to jump a bike and ride on dirt? Here’s how you can enter the high octane world of motocross and rallying with TVS Racing
MOTOGPWHEN CHAMPS COLLIDE:What’s our word on Marquez’s antics at the Argentine GP? 


This month we pack a mean punch with a posse of small capacity motorcycles that are awesome fun. If our cover story on the razor sharp pocket rocket, the Yamaha YZF-R15 v3.0doesn’t blow you away, then the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, the most fun to ride naked street bikes in the country, will. For the ones who have their sights on the horizon we bring the highway king, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird,face to face with the UM Renegade Commando and the Bajaj Dominar 400. Even the city slicker isn’t left behind as we scoot around on the brilliant Aprilia SR 125. But it’s not all small either for we have the wonderful Suzuki GSX-S750 and the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX as well. Along with a lot more…

YAMAHA YZF-R15 v3.0:Gen 1 was the bridge between our knees and the kerbs. Amazingly, v3.0 is even sharper and more focused.
TVS APACHE RTR 160 4V:This is a scaled down RTR 200 4V. Don’t think of this as just a new RTR 160.
SUZUKI GSX-S750: The middle order gains momentum with this excellent new bike.
KAWASAKI NINHA H2 SX:Shatter the sound barrier on your next bike tour.
THUNDERBIRD 350 vs RENEGADE COMMANDO vs DOMINAR 400: Two new upstarts are out to grab the crown from the King of Indian highways.
APRILIA SR 125:Who said a city slicker’s life can’t be fun?
BAJAJ AVENGER 180:An iconic number returns to the Avenger fold, but in a new package.
THUNDERBIRD X 500:Just how much can a paint job and a new handlebar change things? You’ll be surprised.
THE ART OF CORNERING: Abhishek learns how to rid himself of chicken strips at the California Superbike School.
ACE YOUR FLAT TRACK SKILLS:Our boy Jehan slips and slides his way to a podium. But first, he had to acquire flat track racing skills
TVS RACING DIARIES: In the wake of International Women’s Day, we show women how to get into the wonderful world of bike racing
MOTOGP SEASON STARTER:Who’s in what team, what colours they’re wearing and the report from the opening round at Qatar

Vengeance is a sweet thing they said, so we’ve gone for everything V4 with a vengeance in this issue of Fast Bikes India, headlining it with the awesome new Ducati Panigale V4 of course. But we didn’t brake right there, instead we headed for a late apex with two special features, one on Panigales past and another on the whys and wherefores of the V4 format before hanging a right into Morocco to sample Triumph’s updated Tiger 800. Thereon we swept into America and got astride yet another spinoff of the Bonneville platform in the form of the newly launched Speedmaster. Back on home turf we went to Hosur to see if the TVS NTorq 125 is any good, and plenty more.
DUCATI PANIGALE V4:What’s life like north of 200bhp? All we needed was a ride on the fabulous new Panigale to find out
THE PANIGALE POSSE:Discover all the bikes that made the Panigale name such a famous one
V4 VIRTUES: Move over V-twins, the V4 is here to kick butt. And here’s why it can
TRIUMPH TIGER 800:There were no tigers in Africa until Triumph decided to put one in Morocco. So we headed straight to North Africa to bell this adventurous cat
TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SPEEDMASTER: One more Bonneville based classic. So is it the same old stuff in new clothing then?
TVS NTORQ 125:A scooter with Bluetooth, and it handles like a motorcycle? Nah! Really?
BAJAJ DISCOVER 110:Why on earth would Bajaj resurrect the Discover 110? Because this one is better
SIZE MATTERS, OR DOES IT?:Big is great, but in the world of bikes sometimes small can be better
MAGIC IS A LAPTOP AND A GEEK AWAY:Remapping an ECU can virtually change your life
TVS RACING DIARIES: Here’s our five-step guide into the world of road racing
MICHELIN TALKS MOTOGP:Was MotoGP’s monogamy with Michelin a match made in heaven?
WANDERLUST DIARIES VII:Maral embarks on another adventure as she ties the knot on her two-wheeled travel!

Hello and welcome, to the mother of all comparos as we pit the Apache RR 310 against its arch rival the KTM RC 390 and the entire entrenched competition. We have also managed to get our hands on Honda’s fantastic VTR 1000 SP1, the bike that blew the competition at WSBK way back then. For the more convenience-orientated lot, we got the Honda Grazia to lock horns with its 125cc scooter ilk. We got ten exclusive minutes each with MotoGP’s rising star Johann Zarco and with Nick “Voice of MotoGP” Harris, the ringside view from Dakar 2018, and more. 
TVS APACHE RR 310 v RIVALS:TVS’ latest battles it out with the KTM RC 390 and 200, Yamaha’s R3, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and DSK-Benelli’s 302R
WSBK Slayer:Honda’s VTR 1000 SP1 set the WSBK stage on fire once upon a time. What’s it like today?
125cc SCOOTER SHOOTOUT: Can Honda’s new Grazia compare with the Activa 125, Suzuki Access 125 and Vespa 125?
TEN MINUTES WITH JOHANN ZARCO:An exclusive ten-minute chat with MotoGP’s rising star
TEN MINUTES WITH NICK HARRIS: The Voice of MotoGP spoke to us about life in the sport, and his plans beyond it
DAKAR 2018:The ringside report from the world’s most challenging motorsport event
TVS RACING DIARIES: Getting to know the men and women who are the face of India’s oldest motorcycle racing outfit
HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNIVERSITY:Our man Jehan goes to Harley’s school and learns how to build a Milwaukee 107 motor
WANDERLUST DIARIES VI:Maraldiscovers the rich culture and beauty of Ecuador
THE CORPORATE BIKER:What prompted ManasDewan to give up his corporate career to go on a two-wheeled trip around the world?

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