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The Ronin, I felt has a mix of several exciting elements. It sets your heart racing the moment you look at it. The TVS Ronin comes in three variants - TVS Ronin SS, TVS Ronin DS, and the top variant, TVS Ronin TD.

In today’s world, a vehicle like the TVS Radeon is the Dhanno of the common man, a trusted and faithful machine that takes you from point A to point B, day in and day out without any fuss. No slipper clutch, no ride...

The 2020 BS VI Royal Enfield Himalayan gets three new colours – two of which are dual tone (Lake Blue and Rock Red; apart from single tone Gravel Grey). Depending on the colour, the prices vary. We got the Gravel Gr...

As long as the emission norms were BS4, Honda bikers had to be content with the Hornet 160R. That meant the engine was around 162cc that delivered a max power of around 15hp and a peak torque of 14.5Nm. But the mome...

Till sometime back I was not aware of a brand by the name of Detel and that it is owned by a Haryana based company that goes by the name of SG Corporate Mobility Pvt Ltd. Detel products include mobile phones, LCD TV...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) launched the new SP 125 BS VI motorcycle in New Delhi. The motorcycle is powered by a 125cc HET BSVI PGM-FI engine powered by eSP (Enhanced Smart Power). The SP 125 BSVI is ...

At the outset let me explain some critical parts of an electric scooter wherein you understand what it signifies. For example in an internal combustion engine run vehicle , apart for the aesthetics like looks, inter...

Indian Motorcycle of the US, part of the Polaris Group has a very distinct image in the country. They are respected for their cruisers of all sizes and shapes. These motorcycles are known for their power, their size...

Bajaj Auto has launched the new Pulsar 125 Neon that comes with a 125cc DTS-i engine which churns a power output of 12 PS and a peak torque of 11 NM. The Pulsar 125 Neon is available at a price of Rs.64,000 (ex-show...

Bajaj Auto has launched the new CT110 motorcycle. Priced at Rs 37,997/- for the Kick Start variant and Rs 44,480/- Electric Start variant (ex-showroom Delhi prices), CT110 is now available in three colours

A light machine, with the right amount of power and an eye catching retro modern look. That might sound too good to be true but the new Honda CB300R is exactly that. Are there any hidden worries that might not revea...

Bajaj Auto has launched the new Platina 110 H-Gear at Rs 53,376 onward. The Platina 110 H-Gear sports a digital console with a first-of-its kind Gear-Shift-Guide, trip-meter and fuel indicator.

The Hero Pleasure has been the flag bearer for females looking for an entry level scooter that could help them zip around the city. It has been the reason behind the tag lie “Why should boys have all the fun?” But n...

The 125cc scooter segment in India has been witnessing a lot of fun activities recently. There have been a number of capable contenders that have surfaced and buyers have a lot to choose from. To further spice thing...

Hero MotoCorp has further strengthened its scooter portfolio with the launch of two new scooters - Maestro Edge 125 and Pleasure+ 110. Following its successful foray in the 125cc scooter segment with Destini 125, He...

The Okinawa I-Praise comes with detachable lithium-ion batteries and smartphone app connectivity. It also comes at a higher price, but is that justified? We find out.

Triumph Motorcycles has launched its latest performance icon, the Speed Twin in India. The all new Speed Twin is a reincarnation of the original 1938 marque, which was also the world’s first successful parallel twi...

The MT series by Yamaha consists of naked motorcycles that mean serious business. They are a tier above the FZ series we see on the Indian streets. This is why I was excited for the arrival of the latest and smalles...

Two wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto has now launched the Platina 100 Kick Start (KS). The bike comes with ‘ComforTec’ technology and DTS-i technology that takes care of comfort and fuel mileage respectively. The new...

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd launched the all new MT 15 (155cc) motorcycle in India at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), Greater Noida. The motorcycle is priced at INR 1.36 lakh (ex showroom Delhi). The MT-...

Harley-Davidson India has added to the long legacy of its Sportster motorcycle line with the introduction of the Forty-Eight Special model in India. The new high-bar Sportster combines throw-back styling trends from...

The new Scrambler 1100 comes in three variants – Standard, Special and Sport. The Scrambler 1100 can be mistaken for its 800cc sibling on a casual glance but a closer look reveals some defining features. The headlam...

The Ninja 300 bikes from Kawasaki are like a gateway that leads you up towards a heaven of bigger sports bikes that can scare and amuse you at the same time. These 300cc bikes are there to give you a taste, a lesson...

One of the prime reasons why people love automatic scooters so much is because they do not have to worry about changing gears. But what if turning the scooter on and off was also automatic and intuitive? Well in suc...

When BMW India announced the price of the G 310 GS at Rs 3.49 lakh, I wondered why it was a lot more expensive than the TVS Apache 310 RR. After all, were not the two bikes built at the TVS Motor Company Hosur plant...

The mid-size cruiser segment is not too crowded in India right now. But that is not to say that there aren’t any interesting products there. One of them interestingly is from a brand that is not exactly known for ca...

It seems like Indian riders have waited eons for the much anticipated sub-500cc bikes from German automaker BMW Motorrad. That is why I personally felt that the BMW G 310 R had a lot to live up to when I first swung...

It has been almost a year since my outing with the Triumph Street Triple S- a middle-weight street fighter that I fell in love with. Since then I have ridden many more bikes offered by the completion and Triumph has...

We ride Suzuki’s latest Burgman Street maxi scooter in and around Delhi and explore what this new 125cc scooter has in store for riders.

Honda X Blade is the company’s third offering in the 160cc segment. It surely has the looks to woe in buyers but does it have the power to stand out from the crowd that comprises of both competitors and siblings?

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer unveiled the all-new Xtreme 200R motorcycle in the Capital. The new bike joins the rapidly growing premium motorcycle segment in the country. The Hero Xtre...

India is the land of Gods, maharajas, temples, monuments, cultures, languages and, not to forget, the ‘common man’. Now, while the term has been used and abused a lot these days, my understanding of it is very simpl...

At the EICMA 2017, Suzuki Motorcycles, the Hamamatsu (Japan) based company unveiled the SV650X. This is basically a sporty bike with a cafe racer styling. Its eye-catching slotted headlight cowling, clip-on handleba...

The Suzuki Intruder M1800R is a big bulky cruiser that is meant for only those who can handle a big bike. You also need deep pockets to buy one. The common man is left admiring and ogling at it like Romeo looked at ...

Suzuki Motorcycles India Private Limited has launched the Suzuki Intruder 150cc for Rs 98340 (ex showroom Delhi). The bike comes in only one variant and the company noted that with this bike it is foraying into the ...

It’s not very often that you get your hands on a motorcycle that comes without a gear shift lever and a clutch. So when the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin came our way, we were simply too eager to mount it and take it ...

Honda Cliq, the cheapest two-wheeler rolling out of HMSI is a utility based scooter. We take a quick ride on it to see if this budget offering can become a threat for other two-wheeler manufacturers.

The new Triumph Bobber motorcycle has an uncanny knack of being an exhibitionist no matter where you take it. Its raw and retro nature paired with an unmistakable 'bob job' design sets it apart from any other motorc...

The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is really a black stallion. Similar in its appearance to its cousin, the Indian Chief Dark Horse, this one’s also born black and sexy. The Chieftain is a tad heavier than the Chief an...

Just when a few of us thought that Yamaha champ FZ16 seemed to be losing steam, the company has brought in a new bike to set the tracks ablaze. The strapping new champion is the FZ25. Well sculpted and bold, this...

We got the new Aprilia SR 150 Race, donning the RS-GP inspired graphics. While I absolutely loved the Dark Knight styled colour scheme of the original SR 150 (I still do), the new graphics add a different kind of...

The Honda CBR 650F does not blow its own trumpet. The sound from the underbelly, almost tucked away exhaust is kind of filtered and only begins to pick up scream intensity when you tug at the throttle. As the engin...

Now let’s turn our attention to the new Mahindra Mojo. It’s a 300cc bike and it’s going into a segment where it’s only meant for the young. It’s a segment where the likes of KTM Duke’s are ruling the roost and the l...