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Schooled To Be Fast

Young automotive journalists undergo training to battle it out this racing season.

Big Indian Bash

We were invited to join members of the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group’s Mumbai chapter on a ride to Kodagu (erstwhile Coorg), and attend the third IMRG National Ride. Here’s everything that happened at the event.

First Truly Sporting Machine

‘The V7 Sport had been too expensive to sell in a big number, costing far more than Kawasaki’s powerful new Z1 four in most markets that year, but it had established Guzzi as a manufacturer of high-class sporting superbikes’

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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’.

Thunderstruck

Polish custom house Game Over Cycles have created yet another rock ‘n’ roll themed masterpiece. After their bespoke motorcycle developed for heavy metal outfit Behemoth that we carried a few years ago, they have now made one for the Kraków iteration of the famous Hard Rock Café.

Spirited Performance

Harley-Davidson seem to have granted the enthusiasts’ wishwith the launch of the Street Rod. We went to Singaporefor a first ride. Here’s what went down

Desmo Owners Grub

We ride down from Pune to the hillside retreat of Lonavala for quick bite alongside the members of the Pune chapter of the Desmo Owners Club. Here is our experience of this short road trip.

Irish Charm In Holland

Action-packed 200 th WSBK race for Jonathan Rea, and a controversy.

Fast And Furious 2-Stroke

‘The speedo needle crept towards 140 km/h, the engine screamed, the scenery rushed by… and it was very easy to understand the phenomenal sales success of Yamaha’s air-cooled, two-stroke parallel twins’

Dare Devil's Domain

 The motorcycle category was full of surprises at Dakar 2018

Updated Royal Enfield Himalayan Coming

AS WE HAD PREDICTED EARLIER, THE Royal Enfield Himalayan is here in its fuel-injected avatar and is ready to comply with the BS-IV norms. Fans might already have noticed the updated Royal Enfield Indian website.

BMW S 1000 R - Searing Stripped-Down Supersport

It was in Almeria in southern Spain that we rode the updated BMW S 1000 R. It rained so heavily during this first ride that the roads soon turned into veritable rivulets. Frankly, we could not have asked for better conditions to appreciate how this good motorcycle has become even better in all respects.

What Is AHO?

Automatic Headlight On (AHO) is the new mandate by the government.We seek to shed some light on what it is.

Making The Smart Choice

Bosch India are on a Smart Manufacturing mission that will see more products and processes being readied in a smarter, faster, and more efficient manner to prepare for an Internet revolution

Old School, New Kid

Triumph’s Bonneville T120 recreates the magic of old school but in a modern way

Petrux Rocks

Italian Danilo Petrucci is fast in the rain, best mates with Valentino Rossi and one of the happiest, friendliest riders on the MotoGP grid. Time to get to know him a bit better

Project Harley-Davidson Street 750

There is hardly an editor in the field of the Indian automotive media who has the ability, experience, and know-how to modify a motorcycle on his own. Nay, there is hardly anyone with the ability to tinker with a bike even to set a minor mechanical glitch right, blackening his hands in the process. Bike India Editor Aspi Bhathena stands alone in that respect. Here is the story of how he modified the Harley-Davidson Street 750 into a racer

We're Going Off-road

We spend a day with Merida’s Big Nine 600, a thoroughly capable mountain bike.

MOTO GUZZI V7 II STORNELLO Scrambling Guzzi

‘A numbered plaque on the top yoke, below the chrome-rimmed clocks, confirms that the Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello is one of a limited run of 1,000 units.’ We just came back from the first ride.

Road Clear for the Rookie

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup had its second and final round at the MMRT in Chennai, and we were on hand to witness history being made.

Panigale Size ‘SS'

A first ride in the hills near Seville in southern Spain did much to underscore the Ducati SuperSport’s penchant for commuting and sports-touring as well as going fast. Here is how the bike revealed its attributes.

Watt's the Way Forward?

We get our hands on the latest electric scooter, the Okinawa Ridge. Does it have what it takes to charge head first into a growing market?