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Bike India
'I prefer to take the risk, even though it may not be a success'
Six-time MotoGP king Marc Márquez tells us, inter alia, why he quit Honda to race an indie-team Ducati in 2024, why the Ducati is MotoGP's best bike, and why he would not wish his recent injuries on anyone
8 min |
February 2024
Bike India
Ricky Brabec Wins Second Dakar Title
Harith Noah becomes the first Indian to win a Dakar Rally class. Hero MotoSports Team Rally become the first Indian team to get on the overall podium and Monster Energy Honda Team gets three riders among the top four of the general classification.
2 min |
February 2024
Bike India
The Ultimate Hypersport Tyre
The all-new Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 builds on the highly acclaimed S22, an all-round sports bike tyre. The S23 is designed to excel on both road and track and in all conditions. Although we tested it on the sun-kissed Kyalami racetrack in South Africa, Bridgestone claim it will be equally at home on normal wet roads we encounter each day in some parts of the world
6 min |
February 2024
Bike India
Timely and Tidy Update
Bajaj revived the name \"Chetak\" after a 15-year gap in 2020 with the launch of the new Chetak in electric avatar. The scooter got a mid-life update for 2024 and we rode it to find out how it feels
3 min |
February 2024
Bike India
Guns Blazing
The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a bobber based on the Super Meteor 650. We had an opportunity to spend some time astride it to explore its capabilities
4 min |
February 2024
Bike India
REVIVAL OF A LEGEND
The Jawa 350 has been revived, this time with a 334-cc motor along with some other changes. We recently got to test the motorcycle in Bhuj to bring you our first impression
3 min |
February 2024
Bike India
Slick Commute
Launched at Hero World 2024, the Xtreme 125R is a sporty commuter that brings the fight to the highly competitive 125-cc segment. We got to experience the motorcycle for a short duration at Hero MotoCorp's test-track at CIT in Jaipur
2 min |
February 2024
Bike India
Heightened Excitement
For 2024, Triumph have streamlined their Tiger model range, making the buying decision much more straightforward. The Tiger GT is available in two variants, the GT and GT Pro, essentially a base model and a full-spec version of the same bike. For those seeking more offroad potential, there is the Tiger Rally Pro, with a 21-inch front wheel and more offroad-biased suspension. We headed to Malaga in Spain for two days of extensive testing on both the Tiger GT Pro and the Rally Pro
9 min |
February 2024
Bike India
ITALIAN STALLION
Testing the Aprilia RS 457 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore was a perfect way to explore the capabilities of this latest sub-500-cc sports motorcycle to be launched in India
4 min |
February 2024
Bike India
Triumph Daytona 660
Triumph Motorcycles have revealed the new Daytona 660. Here is all you need to know about what the latest iteration of the legendary motorcycle packs
2 min |
February 2024
Bike India
'Roadhounded' for 5,000 Kilometres
We have been using the TVS Eurogrip Roadhound tyres since August 2023. Here are our observations
2 min |
January 2024
Bike India
REISE MOTO tripR 01
REISE MOTO SENT US SOME DASHING new rubber to try on our good old Honda Activa.
1 min |
January 2024
Bike India
Bike Enthusiasts' Jamboree
We rode down to the Aamby Valley airstrip, near Lonavala, to witness the popular Valley Run held there. This was the 11th edition of the drag-racing competition spanning three days
1 min |
January 2024
Bike India
Where Wheels Stir the Soul
TVS MotoSoul has become an annual gathering for motorcycle enthusiasts. Anno Domini 2023 came to an end with the third edition of the festival that had a lot in store for all those attending it. Here is a low-down
3 min |
January 2024
Bike India
IBW Turns 10
The year just gone by (2023) marked 10 years of the India Bike Week (IBW), the country's largest biking festival. Here are the highlights
5 min |
January 2024
Bike India
One Lamp, Two Genies
Incorporating off-road functionality into a road-going motorcycle is difficult, but to do it and price it so well is nothing short of magical
7 min |
January 2024
Bike India
Ducal Nostalgia
In its 2024 avatar, the KTM 390 Duke has received a comprehensive update and now the motorcycle brings back memories of the first-generation hooligan that we loved so much
4 min |
January 2024
Bike India
Ready to Befriend One and All
The all-new Triumph Scrambler 1200 X replaces the 1200 XC to make the big Scrambler more accessible to a wider audience
7 min |
January 2024
Bike India
THE KING RETURNS
After a longish hiatus, the R3 returns to India to claim its rightful throne. We also found out how Thailand is amazing for motorcyclists
6 min |
January 2024
Bike India
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Wins IMOTY 2024
A TOTAL OF SEVEN BIKES WERE shortlisted for the prestigious IMOTY Award. These A XMR, KTM 390 Duke, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Triumph Scrambler 400X, and, last but not least, the TVS Apache RTR 310.
1 min |
January 2024
Bike India
Livin' La VIDA Loca
We spent some time exploring all of the features offered by the Hero VIDA V1 Pro to be able to tell you why this scooter is such a convenient electric vehicle (EV) to own
2 min |
January 2024
Bike India
Triumph Tiger 900 Unveiled
Triumph Motorcycles have introduced the new Tiger 900 line-up that includes the Tiger 900 GT and the Tiger 900 Rally Pro, each with significant updates.
2 min |
January 2024
Bike India
Bagnaia Retains Crown
Jorge Martin kept his title hopes up until the very end with yet another victory in the Sprint, but faltered in the main race as “Pecco” Bagnaia retained his crown in style with a victory
6 min |
December 2023
Bike India
"Diggia" Wins with a Stunning Performance
Jorge Martin won yet another Sprint but was not so fortunate on Sunday with Gresini's Fabio Di Giannantonio putting in a stunning performance to claim his maiden MotoGP victory
7 min |
December 2023
Bike India
Alex Wins the Sprint; Enea, the Race
Alex Márquez stole the show on Saturday with a spectacular victory in the Sprint at the Sepang International Circuit. Enea Bastianini won the Race and was back on the podium after a long wait
2 min |
December 2023
Bike India
The Finale
After two intense back-to-back races, the TVS Young Media Racer Programme’s One Make Media Championship concluded
3 min |
December 2023
Bike India
Royal Gala
Royal Enfield’s Motoverse, an iconic festival, unfolded its excitement in Goa between 24 and 27 November. The event comprised the unveiling of the Shotgun 650 in its “Motoverse Edition” avatar and also marked the official launch of the all-new Himalayan
2 min |
December 2023
Bike India
Torquey Cruise
We got a chance to properly exploit the potential of the Harley Davidson X440. After a first ride experience on the track in Jaipur, we went on to test the motorcycle to see how it fares as a bike for the daily grind
4 min |
December 2023
Bike India
Work in Progress
We headed to the Meco Kartopia go-kart track for a short first-ride experience astride the Orxa Mantis to see what this new offering is all about
3 min |
December 2023
Bike India
A GLORIOUS NEW CHAPTER
Since 1980, the GS has evolved from the niche Dakarinspired R 80 G/S to the global blockbuster that is the R 1250 GS, in all its many guises. The GS platform has become the most refined and evolved in two-wheel history, with each new iteration reconfigured into a marginally more capable, versatile, and desirable adventure machine. Except that now those Germans have gone and torn it all up-started again as if the last four decades meant nothing, because the R 1300 GS is, from top to bottom, a brand-new motorcycle
8 min |