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Bike India
Inside Michelin's Top-secret MotoGP Lab
Michelin has been MotoGP’s exclusive tyre supplier for almost a decade. We get a rare peep inside the company’s MotoGP lab and see how its racing tyres are made—by a giant 3D printer
7 min |
September 2024
Bike India
'The use case is very different for a two-wheeler versus a car'
Oben Electric is focused on building Z a sustainable future on the back of fresh funding and new showrooms in major cities. We speak to Madhumita Agrawal, Founder and CEO of Oben Electric, for an insight into the firm’s views and plans
4 min |
September 2024
Bike India
A Dream Realised
Standing on the podium at the conclusion of a motorcycle race has been the dream of many a motorcyclist, including yours truly. This is how it did really happen
4 min |
September 2024
Bike India
Starting from Scratch
Triumph generously handed us a Scrambler 400 X and asked us to accompany them for three days as they rode down to the coast and back. We were delighted to oblige
5 min |
September 2024
Bike India
'CHATTER CAN MAKE THE TYRES JUMP UP AND DOWN SIX MILLIMETRES'
Chatter is MotoGP's C word and is playing a big part in this year's MotoGP championship, helping Ducati dominate and causing KTM big headache. So, what is it and how do engineers fix it?
4 min |
September 2024
Bike India
No Stopping the Streetfighter
The new Ducati Streetfighter V4 comes with some changes.We find out if it makes a difference on the road
3 min |
September 2024
Bike India
Tiger Touring
The engine of this motorcycle has been updated and here is why the GT makes a compelling argument as a tourer
3 min |
September 2024
Bike India
Nimble and Competent
The TVS Jupiter made a resounding advent when it was launched a decade ago. For 2024, it gets some noteworthy changes and now this scooter takes the fight to the Honda Activa
3 min |
September 2024
Bike India
SPOT ON
Producing a retro motorcycle is a tricky business. Nostalgia must blend with modernity. Enter the BMW R 12 nineT: the first serious update of the decade-old R nineT boxer twin and, perhaps, the most satisfyingly blended retro yet to come from the German manufacturer
5 min |
September 2024
Bike India
A Fresh Starter
We experienced the convenience of the Smart Key” feature in the Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S
2 min |
August 2024
Bike India
Mohsin Does the Double
Round two of the Honda Idemitsuglalent Cup witnessed Mallapuram’s Mohsin Paramban do the double andrextendrhis championshipilead
1 min |
August 2024
Bike India
Clean Sweep by Harshith
The TVS One Make Championship held alongside the national championships turned out to be exciting. Here is what went down
1 min |
August 2024
Bike India
An Eventful Round
Round two of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) saw double race winners, a bit of teammate rivalry, and history being scripted
3 min |
August 2024
Bike India
A Masterful Display by Toprak
Toprak Razgatlioglu dominated the weekend at Donington Park, extending his lead in the championships Whilewonathan Rea nats his long-awaited return to a the podium
1 min |
August 2024
Bike India
A Hat-trick of Hat-tricks
While Toprak Razgatlioglu made a clean sweep of the weekend and claimed his 50th World Superbike Championship WSBk) race victory, Andrea Locatelli returned to the podium.
1 min |
August 2024
Bike India
The Beast Bares His Fangs at Silverstone
MotoGP could not have celebrated its 75th Anniversary in a better way than seeing Enea Bastianini at his beast at the 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix, along with some crucial twists in the title race
4 min |
August 2024
Bike India
Surprises at the Sachsenring
Francesco Bagnaia walked away with a race win, Jorge Martin with a Sprint win, and Miguel Oliveira with a silver medal
4 min |
August 2024
Bike India
Hat-trick for Pecco at the Cathedral
World champion Francesco Pecco” Bagnaia made a clean sweep at Assen and closed the gap to the championship leader, Jorge Martin
4 min |
August 2024
Bike India
Rally Pedigree
The Xpulse 200 was, and still is, one of the best bang-for-buck off-roaders. With its forgiving nature, it made sure we thoroughly enjoyed some fantastic trails
3 min |
August 2024
Bike India
POWER PLAY
These men and woman are responsible for the Indian two-wheeler market as we know it today. We bring you some details about them
10+ min |
August 2024
Bike India
Over the Hills and Far Away...
Riding through the mountains of Ladakh has long been an item on the bucket list for many a motorcyclist in India. Having ridden there with the Bajaj Dominar Ladakh Tour, I now understand why and how Ladakh became an annual pilgrimage from just a bucket list item for many
6 min |
August 2024
Bike India
An Underrated Gem
The Yezdi Adventure was launched two years ago. It was aimed at taking a dig at the sales of entry-level adventure bikes. The updated bike for 2024 makes that even clearer
5 min |
August 2024
Bike India
Happy 75th Birthday to MotoGP
The biggest championship of the world's greatest motor sport has been thrilling fans for three quarters of a century. It is time to celebrate
10+ min |
August 2024
Bike India
The CBR600RR is Back
Despite resounding success both on track and in showrooms, Honda pulled the plug on the CBR600RR in Europe in 2017. A maturing and fast-changing market allied to tightening EU emission regulations made the decision relatively easy for the Japanese manufacturer, but sport bike fans from Madrid to Melbourne were disappointed because the CBR was a fantastic bike. A highly evolved, mass-centralized RC213V for the masses; a pocket-rocket that oozed HRC thinking and quality. It was missed. Honda have now re-introduced it and we flew to the very fast and demanding Portimão track in Portugal to put the reborn screamer through its paces
7 min |
August 2024
Bike India
A Benevolent Guerrilla
Last month, Royal Enfield invited us to Barcelona, Spain, for the global first ride of the new Guerrilla 450 roadster motorcycle. Here is how it went off
4 min |
August 2024
Bike India
Gas and Gasoline
The Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 is the world's first series production motorcycle that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). We spent a few days with it
5 min |
August 2024
Bike India
A Friday Spent in the Right Way
TVS flew us down to the Madras International Circuit to attend the selection round for their Young Media Racer Programme. Read on to know how we got selected for it
3 min |
June 2024
Bike India
Raging River
The River Indie is unique in a sea of electric scooters and, while there are plenty of fish in the sea, some are more noteworthy than others. Just how different is the River Indie? We swing a leg over it and take it for a spin
4 min |
June 2024
Bike India
A Sharp Pocket-knife
The Yamaha YZF-R3 has always been close to many a heart. The latest one is no exception
5 min |
June 2024
Bike India
'Racing Squad Introduction
Introduction The Aprilia RS 457 has been making waves. We follow up on our track test with some time in the real world
5 min |