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The Easy-going
Bike India

The Easy-going

The N range of Pulsars enters the 160cc segment with many features from the 250-cc space. We just had to ride it to check how that turned out

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August 2022
A Golden Return
Bike India

A Golden Return

The iconic British marque, BSA, is back with an all-new single-cylinder Gold Star. The renowned badge had been dormant since the early 1970s but now, under new Indian ownership, the Goldie rides again

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7 mins  |
August 2022
Performance Par Excellence
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Performance Par Excellence

The Streetfighter V2 is a performance-oriented naked bike based on the Panigale V2. We put it through its paces in the country of its origin, Italy, to bring you this first ride review

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4 mins  |
August 2022
The Stars of EICMA
Bike India

The Stars of EICMA

We’re back at the greatest motorcycle show in the world for a preview of next year’s models, as well as a healthy helping of concept bikes. Here are some of the stars

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December 2019
Enthusiasts' Jamboree
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Enthusiasts' Jamboree

TVS Motor Company organized their first bike festival, TVS Moto Soul, at Hilltop in Vagator, Goa

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December 2019
Holeshot to Victory
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Holeshot to Victory

Red Bull kicked off a first-of-its-kind off-road tournament, “Ace of Dirt”, at Big Rock Dirt Park in Bengaluru on the 14 of November

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December 2019
Adventuring Abroad
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Adventuring Abroad

On our second leg of this international undertaking, we explore Kathmandu before heading back into India and across to Bhutan

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December 2019
The Imperial March
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The Imperial March

This retro-styled Italian motorcycle is now the most affordable Benelli you can buy.But is it worth it?

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4 mins  |
December 2019
Superior Reincarnation
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Superior Reincarnation

The last Brough Superior rolled out of the Nottingham factory in 1940, the year its manufacture was halted abruptly. Now we ride its reincarnation in France under the stewardship of Mark Upham

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8 mins  |
September 2016
No Empty Boast
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No Empty Boast

A perfect combination of lively performance, sweet handling and competitive price is necessary for a low-budget fun bike. Yamaha have hit the nail on the head with the new MT-03. We rode it in Spain

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September 2016
New ‘Lord of the Streets'
Bike India

New ‘Lord of the Streets'

Having achieved enormous success with the FZ16, Yamaha Motor India have launched a more potent street-fighter, called the FZ25, to conquer the burgeoning entry-level performance bike segment.

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MARCH 2017
Paving the Way for High-speed E-scooters
Bike India

Paving the Way for High-speed E-scooters

While a majority of the electric vehicle manufacturers struggle to survive in India, Delhi-based Okinawa Autotech Private Limited is trying to carve a niche for itself with high-speed e-scooters. The company is planning to invest nearly Rs 270 crore within the next three years. It has just launched its first e-scooter model, the Ridge, in the country, priced at Rs 43,702 (ex-showroom, Delhi). In conversation with Jeetender Sharma, Managing Director, Okinawa Autotech.

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MARCH 2017
Why Can't the US Build Sport Bikes?
Bike India

Why Can't the US Build Sport Bikes?

‘America still has a strong demand for sport bikes, and a glaring void in its own production. But for some reason, the industry here still doesn’t take them seriously.’ Design guru Glynn Kerr tries to find out why.

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MARCH 2017
RTR 200 Champions Crowned
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RTR 200 Champions Crowned

THE APACHE 200 4V WAS released last year and has since become an instant hit with enthusiastic motorcyclists across India. The motorcycle was introduced to the racetrack at the beginning of the 2016 racing season, with slightly upgraded engine internals, better breathing and a free-flow exhaust, all of which have increased top-end power and allow this bike to rev much higher than the street version. The 2016 season finale of the TVS One Make Championship saw Novice Class and Open Class riders riding these bikes to the limit, hoping for championship glory.

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MARCH 2017
KTM RC16 MotoGP Début: Aiming for an Alien in 2019
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KTM RC16 MotoGP Début: Aiming for an Alien in 2019

A new name joins the MotoGP grid on 13 November 2016: Austrian brand KTM. Former Moto2 world championship runner-up Mika Kallio will give the factory’s RC16 its race début at the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix.

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November 2016
Yamaha's Pocket Rocket Gets More Firepower
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Yamaha's Pocket Rocket Gets More Firepower

Yamaha Motor have revealed the details of their latest generation entry-level sports bike, the YZF-R15, which was unveiled recently in Indonesia by Yamaha’s MotoGP rider, Maverick Viñales.

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May 2017
The Fork In The Road
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The Fork In The Road

‘Robotics are playing an increasing role is many aspects of our lives, but it’s hard tosee how some of the latest technologies are going to be applicable to bikes.’ Design guru Glynn Kerr discusses this ticklish issue.

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May 2017
Triumph Street Scrambler - Scrambling Versatility
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Triumph Street Scrambler - Scrambling Versatility

While at Seville in southern Spain, we also took the newTriumph Street Scrambler out for a first ride.

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May 2017
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse - Surrender To Darkness
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Indian Chieftain Dark Horse - Surrender To Darkness

Here is one more attractive Indian ready to be witch the Indian motorcycle cognoscenti.

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May 2017
Kawasaki Z900 - Raw Greens
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Kawasaki Z900 - Raw Greens

India Kawasaki Motor recently added more greenery to their BS IV-compliant 2017 line-up in India, including the all-new Z900. Here’s what the latest mean, green naked machine is like.

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May 2017
For The Sunday Morning Ride
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For The Sunday Morning Ride

Triumph Motorcycles’ Pune owners group is pretty active when it comes to going out on rides long and short. We decided to join in on a relaxing Sunday morning ride to the Torna Fort region.

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May 2017
Orange Streak
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Orange Streak

Remember seeing something really fast and loud, leaving an orange streak as it zipped past ? Well,you’ll be seeing more of that now...

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4 mins  |
April 2017
Week-long Coffee Run
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Week-long Coffee Run

We recently embarked on a special and very scenic ride, called the Coffee and Spice Ride, with Triumph Motorcycles India. Here is that tale which begins (and ends) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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April 2017
Early Morning HOG
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Early Morning HOG

We linked up with the Two Rivers Harley-Davidson chapter of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G) in India for a chilled out Breakfast Ride from Pune to Mulshi.

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April 2017
Track Attack
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Track Attack

KTM’s fifth track day in Mumbai saw 93 machines all ready to race.

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April 2017
Gas-powered Runabout
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Gas-powered Runabout

We ride a CNG-powered Honda Activa; the solution to urban pollution.

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April 2017
Alpha Male
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Alpha Male

The latest motorcycle from Bajaj Auto is also their largest-capacity model to date. We rode the new Bajaj Dominar 400 and came back happy. Here’s what it’s like.

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February 2017
Sharp Around The Edges
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Sharp Around The Edges

It is probably one of the finest supersports we have ridden recently, but does the MV Agusta F3 800 justify its hefty price tag?

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February 2017
Sibling Rivalry
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Sibling Rivalry

‘Hence this further update for the MT-09, intended both to improve the triple still further and to give it a fresh shot of publicity. And, in the process, to bring its styling slightly closer to that of the MT-10, and reinforce the Dark Side of Japan theme’.

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7 mins  |
February 2017
Make Way For Africa Twin
Bike India

Make Way For Africa Twin

Honda’s highly capable CRF1000L goes on sale in the country.

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June 2017