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The Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 neo-retro cruiser styling is old school, with the round headlamp, old school indicators, generous spread of chrome, split seats and a lovely vintage looking tank. For those who are stil...

he Access 125 now has a BS6-compliant 125cc motor which now uses fuel injection instead of a carburettor.

Royal Enfield, for long, has been content with making single cylinder motorcycles. These motorcycles are strong, good looking and very affordable for its size and performance. But all that changed when, at the Eicma...

Let me reiterate that the Honda H’ness CB350 was launched in October 2020 and comes in two variants DLX and DLX Pro. We rode the DLX Pro which costs roughly around Rs 2.26 lakh on-road in Delhi.

Okinawa Autotech has launched Dual, an electric scooter that is aimed at both the B2B as well as the B2C segment. Since its speed is restricted to 25kmpl, the Okinawa Dual will not need any government registration a...

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...

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...

he 2020 TVS Apache RR 310 is identical to the 2019 model in terms of engine, chassis, suspension, brakes, and even power the engine produces. The new engine is, however a BS VI one.

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...

We are no strangers to TVS’ flagship motorcycle, the Apache RR 310. We have spent a substantial amount of time with the vehicle and have admired it for its various virtues. Be it its race inspired design, its satisf...

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...

The latest 200cc offering from Hero Motocorp is the Xtreme 200S, a faired sibling of the Xtreme 200R. We find out if it is worth the extra premium?

We ride the slipper clutch equipped TVS Apache RTR 200 4v Race Edition 2.0 and ponder if the it is still the best bike to buy in the 200cc segment.

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.

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...

Not too far from the world of fast bikes is one that is full of humble and sensible commuters. It is in this world that TVS has deployed their latest contender, the Radeon. This new bike finds itself in an arena tha...

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 Yamaha YZF R15 bikes have found immense success and love in the Indian market since the time they were launched. These are entry level racing machines from the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer that people have ...

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...

It was a historic moment when TVS Motor Company and BMW decided to join hands to develop a sub-500cc motorcycle. The bikes would be the smallest entry from the German automaker and the biggest from the homegrown com...

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.

We rode the TVS NTORQ 125 at the company’s Hosur facility and came out impressed by how agile and quick it was. But does it hold up on the Delhi roads? We find out in our Road Test Review.

Royal Enfield has always had a fan following among people made of a sterner stuff. Petite boys avoided buying it because it required you to be tough in all sense to own and ride one. Over the years, though Royal Enf...

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?

The one major distinguishing factor between the Indian Scout and the Indian Scout Bobber, is the styling. True to its classic Bobber style, the front and rear fenders are chopped in this model. The Indian Scout Bobb...

We got to ride Suzuki’s first sub 1000cc big bike in India, the GSX-S750 on the Buddha International Circuit and find out if it is indeed the ‘Apex Predator’.

We got an opportunity to test out the new Yamaha R15 v3.0 on the MMRT in Chennai. Does the bike stand its ground on the track or does it falter?

We got to ride the fuel injected and carbureted variant of the newTVS Apache RTR 160 4v on the TVS track in their Hosur facility and here is what we think of the bikes.

Electric two wheelers are evolving in the country in terms of styling and technology. The Okinawa Praise is one fine example of a fairly evolved e-scooter. We check it out on the roads of Delhi.

The TVS NTorq 125 is inspired by the design of a fighter jet and gets a unique style that is sure to set it apart in a sea of scooters. With the launch of the NTorq 125, TVS has also ushered in an era of connected s...

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...

Not only has TVS managed to retain many of the design cues from the Akula concept but they have also ensured the Apache RR 310 is one of the most beautiful looking motorcycles this segment has ever seen in India. Bu...

When you hear the name Honda, the first thought that crosses your mind is a precision cut machine with engineering capabilities trickling down from its race pedigree bikes. While a majority of their lineup in India ...

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 ...

Only a few kilometers into the ride I realised the new Triumph Street Scrambler is one extremely versatile bike. The bike gets almost all the right equipment to enable it for the road and beyond.

Hero Glamour is not a new name in the Indian two-wheeler market. It has been there for years now and through all these years it has been known as a commuter bike that has looks from a segment above. The year 2017 wi...

Most people would refuse to make the switch from an Internal Combustion (IC) engine powered vehicle to an electric vehicle simply because of poor range, lack of charging infrastructure and sluggish speed. But the Ok...

TVS launched the BS IV compliant Jupiter a few months back. Alongside a Bharat Stage IV complaint engine, TVS is also offering the new Jupiter with their Sync braking technology as standard across all variants, Auto...

The new Triumph Street Triple S variant is the lowest of the three Street Triple models, the other being R and RS, yet it has a lot to woo riders and naked bike lovers.

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...

The Triumph Bonneville T100 encompasses all that an iconic British motorcycle should. In its mannerisms it is gentleman like yet it can bring out its cheeky self. The heritage of the T100 is quite evident right from...

The world of motorcycle manufacturing is a tricky business when it comes to pleasing youngsters with varied tastes. But British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles has done a fabulous job doing a balancing a...

There has been a great deal of chatter about this new scooter from Mahindra because of the claimed innovative design and features. Finally the time comes and we hop on to the refreshing and edgy new Mahindra Gusto. ...

At the heart of the new FZ-S FI V2.0 is a 149cc, single cylinder, air-cooled, 4-stroke fuel injection engine which produces 12.9bhp revving at 8000rpm and produces 13.6Nm of torque at 6000rpm. The engine has been ma...

Hero Electric has come up with yet another electric joy, the Photon. The electric scooter even comes with a remote lock, a novel feature in the two-wheeler industry in India.The juice flowing in the veins of the Pho...

The new TVS Scooty Zest is all about youth and fun. Mind you, this one is not a commuter but commutes with a panache. You have to be really young at heart to ride one of these. The Scooty Zest is a no frills attache...