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'I think I'm always able to rise to the occasion on Sunday'
Bike India

'I think I'm always able to rise to the occasion on Sunday'

No other MotoGP rider makes more overtakes than Brad Binder, because he is brutal on Sunday afternoons. But get him away from his motorcycle and he becomes a total gentleman. Excerpts from an interview Interviewed

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9 mins  |
February 2023
MOTO GUZZI 850 CALIFORNIA Inter-continental Victory
Bike India

MOTO GUZZI 850 CALIFORNIA Inter-continental Victory

'In its heyday, California combined its laid-back style with a continent-crossing performance that few bikes could approach. That dual nationality was the key. Despite the American-style screen, buddy seat, and chrome, its heart and soul were unmistakably Italian'

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7 mins  |
February 2023
Supercharged Exotic
Bike India

Supercharged Exotic

Here is Bimota's most powerful bike to date, the dramatic hub centre-steering and supercharged TESI H2 that combines Kawasaki's supercharged power with Italian design and flair. Our first impression following a first ride at the Modena circuit in Italy

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10+ mins  |
February 2023
BMW Flex Their Muscles
Bike India

BMW Flex Their Muscles

BMW step into the super naked market with their most powerful naked bike in this highly competitive class. The Germans are flexing their muscles, showing what they can do. Welcome to the 210-hp M 1000 R. On looks alone, it is already a winner for some

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9 mins  |
February 2023
Meteoric Cruise
Bike India

Meteoric Cruise

Royal Enfield kick off 2023 with the launch of their most premium offering, the Super Meteor 650. We were invited to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan recently where we got an opportunity to experience properly what this cruiser is capable of

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5 mins  |
February 2023
The Indian Kawasaki
Bike India

The Indian Kawasaki

With the W175, Kawasaki have re-introduced themselves as a manufacturer that does not shy away from radical decisions. We find out how cool this old-school motorcycle is

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4 mins  |
February 2023
How Ducati Ended A Decade And A Half Of MotoGP Hurt
Bike India

How Ducati Ended A Decade And A Half Of MotoGP Hurt

How come Ducati spent so long in the MotoGP wilderness? This is the year-by-year story of how the factory went from hero in 2007 to zero, for 14 long years, and back to hero again in 2022

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8 mins  |
January 2023
BAGNAIA From Rossi Fan to VR46 MotoGP King
Bike India

BAGNAIA From Rossi Fan to VR46 MotoGP King

Eight-year-old Pecco Bagnaia's first motorcycle was a bright-red minimoto. Seventeen years later, he won the MotoGP title on a bright-red Ducati Desmosedici. And mentor Valentino Rossi has been with him all the way

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9 mins  |
January 2023
The 'Super Tech' Superbike
Bike India

The 'Super Tech' Superbike

BMW have upped their superbike game with the new 1000 RR. Featuring significant upgrades and more advanced electronics, the 2023 machine will have the competition worried, especially in terms of its track performance. We headed to Almeria in Spain to see if the new S 1000 R can make you ride like Scott Reading or at least make you feel like you can

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8 mins  |
January 2023
Xavier is the 2022 GT Cup Champion
Bike India

Xavier is the 2022 GT Cup Champion

Allwin Xavier improved his result from the past year for the ultimate prize while the Vasudev-Menon duo dominated the endurance championship

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3 mins  |
January 2023
Pure Sport
Bike India

Pure Sport

Royal Enfield invited us to the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore to participate in a Media Race alongside the final races for the Continental GT Cup

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4 mins  |
January 2023
'Racing is close to the DNA of KTM; whether it's Dakar or MotoGP'
Bike India

'Racing is close to the DNA of KTM; whether it's Dakar or MotoGP'

Congratulations on the new line of riding gear. What led you all to this decision to get into riding gear?

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3 mins  |
January 2023
Festive Riding
Bike India

Festive Riding

Right on schedule it's that time of the year where we set off for the 2022 India Bike Week

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3 mins  |
January 2023
A Thrilling Ride
Bike India

A Thrilling Ride

This time we headed to the India Bike Week in Goa astride two extremely capable motorcycles: the Triumph Tiger 900 and Tiger Sport 660

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5 mins  |
January 2023
Slicing Through the Track
Bike India

Slicing Through the Track

We ride the TVS Apache RR 310 built for the Asia OMC at the home of MotoGP in Thailand, the Chang International Circuit specification

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4 mins  |
January 2023
Weekend Jamboree
Bike India

Weekend Jamboree

A weekend launch of the new BMW S 1000 RR along with music, dance, and beer. Well, dip my hands in glee

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3 mins  |
January 2023
Defying First Impression
Bike India

Defying First Impression

‘Not only did the Pantah itself revive Ducati’s middleweight fortunes, but its air-cooled, beltcam-drive desmo engine layout formed the basis of the firm’s V-twin range for decades’

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6 mins  |
January 2023
SX-y Suzy
Bike India

SX-y Suzy

After having spent quality time astride this motorcycle riding it from Madurai in Tamil Nadu to Kochi in Kerala, we now put it to the test to see how it fares in the city as an everyday commuter in this detailed road test review

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4 mins  |
January 2023
Vastly Improved
Bike India

Vastly Improved

Vespa, the legendary Italian scooter manufacturer, has updated its flagship 300 with improved brakes and suspension, new technology, including keyless ignition, and classical yet practical styling

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7 mins  |
January 2023
Pumped Up Pulsar
Bike India

Pumped Up Pulsar

The P150 is the latest Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle that has been positioned between the 150 and the N160. We spent a day with the motorcycle to give you our first impression

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4 mins  |
January 2023
Bajaj Pulsar P150
Bike India

Bajaj Pulsar P150

BAJAJ HAVE LAUNCHED THE NEW PULSAR P150 AT RS RS 1.17 LAKH (ex-showroom) for the single-disc variant while the twin-disc variant costs Rs 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom).

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1 min  |
January 2023
Hero Xpulse 200T 4V
Bike India

Hero Xpulse 200T 4V

HERO HAVE LAUNCHED THE XPULSE 200T 4V AT RS 1,25,726 (ex-showroom) making it Rs 1,000 dearer than the outgoing model.

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1 min  |
January 2023
Ultraviolette F77
Bike India

Ultraviolette F77

ULTRAVIOLETTE LAUNCHED THE F77 FROM RS 3.80 LAKH, WITH THREE versions offered.

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1 min  |
January 2023
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Special Edition
Bike India

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Special Edition

THE APACHE RTR 160 4V SPECIAL EDITION HAS BEEN LAUNCHED AT Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom).

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1 min  |
January 2023
BMW S 1000 RR 2023
Bike India

BMW S 1000 RR 2023

BMW HAVE LAUNCHED THE LATEST S 1000 RR AT A STARTING PRICE OF Rs 20.25 lakh (ex-showroom).

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1 min  |
January 2023
Suzuki Burgman Street EX
Bike India

Suzuki Burgman Street EX

SUZUKI INDIA UNVEILED THE all-new Burgman Street EX at Rs 1.12 lakh (ex-showroom).

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1 min  |
January 2023
Ducati DesertX
Bike India

Ducati DesertX

THE DUCATI DESERTX HAS BEEN LAUNCHED IN INDIA FOR RS 17.91 LAKH (ex-showroom).

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1 min  |
January 2023
Indian Supercross Racing League Announced
Bike India

Indian Supercross Racing League Announced

GREAT NEWS FOR AUTOMOTIVE enthusiasts in India as Supercross India Pvt Ltd (SXI) under the aegis of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI),

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1 min  |
January 2023
Hero MotoSports Announce 2023 Dakar Team
Bike India

Hero MotoSports Announce 2023 Dakar Team

THE UPCOMING DAKAR RALLY WILL BE THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE TIME that Hero MotoSports are participating in the event and this time they have four riders in the team

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1 min  |
January 2023
California Superbike School Returns To India
Bike India

California Superbike School Returns To India

AFTER TWO LONG YEARS, CALIFORNIA SUPERBIKE SCHOOL (CSS) IS returning to India and, as is customary, will take place at Chennai's Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT).

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1 min  |
January 2023