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Reborn Anti-bland

It may look like an old Norton Commando, the one launched back in 2015 by the old” and now disgraced Norton regime. In fact, however, a claimed 36 per cent of the motorcycle is completely new and over 300 components have been vee changed or re-designed. Here is our first impression following a first ride in Shakespeare County

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

The home-grown superbrand has revealed the latest model on the 650 twin platform. It’s a cruiser. And a vastly promising one, too

“Alex Rins Dominates at Philip Island

Alex Rins won one of the closest races of all time while Marc Márquez claimed his 100th premier class podium and Bagnaia secured third to take the championship lead as Quartararo crashed out

Miguel Oliveira Proves His Mettle

Miguel Oliveira gave another brilliant performance in the wet to claim victory at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. As for the championship battle, it intensifies further as just two points now separate Fabio and Pecco.

'THE DUCATI'S NOISE WAS BEAUTIFUL BUT IT GENERATED FEAR' CHELIN

ndrea Dovizioso is best known for developing Ducati’s Desmosedici ments 2 oo\" winner and beating Marc Marquez. The Italian, who retired recently, tells us about how MotoGP changed during his two decades in the paddock, from two-strokes to four-strokes and from campervans to private jets

'I'm so glad I'm still motivated; I still have the urge to go racing'

Jeremy McWilliams contested MotoGP when the paddock was a wild place full of wild men. And he is still racing and still winning, on a 290-kilogram, 290-km/h tourer...

’We are fighting for the top position in every race’

We spoke to Luca Marini, the Mooney VR46 MotoGP rider, ahead of the Thai Grand Prix and he had some interesting answers to our questions

'The concept was to make it possible for anybody to race

We speak to Adrian Sellers, Head of Custom Program & Motorsport, Industrial Design Department, Royal Enfield, about the Continental GT Cup

Trend--setter Multi

‘Honda’s CB500, too, was a landmark model. It offered four-cylinder motorcycling in a smaller, lighter, less powerful, and cheaper package— and set the format for middleweight multis that continues to this day’

TVS Eurogrip Tread Talks Racing Edition

TVS Eurogrip recently invited us to the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) to experience the range of tyres used by the TVS Motor Company for its one-make championship (OMC) race bikes

Tech Fest Takes Flight

The world’s largest and most inclusive tech and start-up event unveils new worlds of promise, from the transcendent power of 6G to the vast virtual business ecosystems of the Metaverse, among many tech-powered revolutions and future- forward thinking. Suchit Sarsar, Bike India reader and fan, sends us his picks

Chasing the Sun _Astridea Honda

We explore the beauty and tranquillity of Leh and Ladakh for five days as part of Honda Sunchasers; an event organised. by Honda Big Wing

Concealed Blade

We spend a day astride the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 to remind ourselves of what a capable machine it is as also to bring you up to date on the same

Late, Yet Latest

The Vida V1 Pro is late to the electric party but its arrival has sparked interest. We went to Hero’s facility Jaipur to make its acquaintance

Stunning, and Very Special

Here is how our first ride on the world’s most advanced motorcycle, fully electric and hand-built to order in England, went off

Built Like A Beast. Looks Like A Beauty

With its sharp aesthetics, striking details and aerodynamic design, the all-new Pulsar 250 is definitely a head turner. Engineered to thrill, it commands attention on the road. Every single feature is thought-through to get your adrenaline rushing. No matter if you're the rider, pillion or a pedestrian.

Maximum Personal Mobility

300 maxi-scooter is a unique offering that will draw customers towards it on account of its premium aesthetic rather than its performance, large fuel-tank, and a few amenities aimed at comfort

Yamaha YZF-R7, MT-07, and MT-09 Expected Soon

While Yamaha have strayed away from large-displacement motorcycles in India for a while, we have reason to believe that they might bring over the new YZF-R7, the latest iteration of the MT-07, and the MT-09, the last of which was sold in India previously in different guises

REvolution

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 features some drastic changes unheard of in the company's textbook. A gamble that could pay dividends

New Definition

A new scooter redefines what we have come to expect from scooters

Electric Keeps You Going

As the world is moving towards electric and electrified cars and motorcycles, bicycles have joined the league as well

Urban Sophistication

The Honda CB300F is the latest motorcycle to join India's premium Honda Big Wing dealerships. We spent a day with the motorcycle in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, to tell you what this new motorcycle is all about

'We are focused on giving the talented Indian children an opportunity'

The FIM MiniGP championship is the best way for children to get a ticket to race in the premier classes of motorcycle racing. By providing evenly matched Ohvale motorcycles to race on, Marco Rosetto's vision is probably just what Indian motorcycle racing needs at the moment. Excerpts from an interview Interviewed

Easy Rider

Fully updated and dripping with even more carbon-fibre, the second-generation Panigale SP is now even easier to ride like a pro on track. We grabbed some hot laps at the Misano MotoGP racetrack

The Friendly Mammoth

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure is one of the largest middleweight adventure motorcycles one can buy. We spent an exciting day with this motorcycle to bring you a detailed review

Refreshed, Not Recycled

The Kawasaki Versys 650 has an image to uphold as an easy step into the big leagues. The 2022 version needs to live up to that reputation

Same Package, More Value

With the 2022 model, BMW are offering many features, once optional, as standard

'I learned technical things, I learned riding, and I also learned business'

Aki Ajo is the most successful team boss in the MotoGP paddock. Over the past decade or so he has guided Marc Márquez, Johann Zarco, Brad Binder, Pedro Acosta, and others to world championship glory. So, what is his secret? Excerpts from an interview

Razgatlioglu Back in the Fight

Razgatlioglu has found his rhythm once again and is back on track to defend his title

Hat-trick for Razgatlioglu

It was win and repeat for Razgatlioglu at Donington Park in the United Kingdom