Bike India Magazine - August 2024

In this issue

19th Anniversary Special

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
Riding with the Boss

First Ride
Honda CBR600RR
Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2

Feature
Bajaj Dominar Ladakh Tour

Update
Yezdi Adventure
Hero Xpulse 200 4V Pro
Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S

Comparo
Kawasaki Ninja 500 v Yamaha YZF-R3 v Aprilia RS 457

Tested
Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04

Sport
75 years of MotoGP

Gas and Gasoline

The Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 is the world's first series production motorcycle that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). We spent a few days with it

5 mins

A Benevolent Guerrilla

Last month, Royal Enfield invited us to Barcelona, Spain, for the global first ride of the new Guerrilla 450 roadster motorcycle. Here is how it went off

4 mins

The CBR600RR is Back

Despite resounding success both on track and in showrooms, Honda pulled the plug on the CBR600RR in Europe in 2017. A maturing and fast-changing market allied to tightening EU emission regulations made the decision relatively easy for the Japanese manufacturer, but sport bike fans from Madrid to Melbourne were disappointed because the CBR was a fantastic bike. A highly evolved, mass-centralized RC213V for the masses; a pocket-rocket that oozed HRC thinking and quality. It was missed. Honda have now re-introduced it and we flew to the very fast and demanding Portimão track in Portugal to put the reborn screamer through its paces

7 mins

Rally Pedigree

The Xpulse 200 was, and still is, one of the best bang-for-buck off-roaders. With its forgiving nature, it made sure we thoroughly enjoyed some fantastic trails

3 mins

An Underrated Gem

The Yezdi Adventure was launched two years ago. It was aimed at taking a dig at the sales of entry-level adventure bikes. The updated bike for 2024 makes that even clearer

5 mins

A Fresh Starter

We experienced the convenience of the Smart Key” feature in the Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S

2 mins

Over the Hills and Far Away...

Riding through the mountains of Ladakh has long been an item on the bucket list for many a motorcyclist in India. Having ridden there with the Bajaj Dominar Ladakh Tour, I now understand why and how Ladakh became an annual pilgrimage from just a bucket list item for many

6 mins

POWER PLAY

These men and woman are responsible for the Indian two-wheeler market as we know it today. We bring you some details about them

10+ mins

Hat-trick for Pecco at the Cathedral

World champion Francesco Pecco” Bagnaia made a clean sweep at Assen and closed the gap to the championship leader, Jorge Martin

4 mins

Surprises at the Sachsenring

Francesco Bagnaia walked away with a race win, Jorge Martin with a Sprint win, and Miguel Oliveira with a silver medal

4 mins

The Beast Bares His Fangs at Silverstone

MotoGP could not have celebrated its 75th Anniversary in a better way than seeing Enea Bastianini at his beast at the 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix, along with some crucial twists in the title race

4 mins

Happy 75th Birthday to MotoGP

The biggest championship of the world's greatest motor sport has been thrilling fans for three quarters of a century. It is time to celebrate

10+ mins

A Masterful Display by Toprak

Toprak Razgatlioglu dominated the weekend at Donington Park, extending his lead in the championships Whilewonathan Rea nats his long-awaited return to a the podium

1 min

A Hat-trick of Hat-tricks

While Toprak Razgatlioglu made a clean sweep of the weekend and claimed his 50th World Superbike Championship WSBk) race victory, Andrea Locatelli returned to the podium.

1 min

An Eventful Round

Round two of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) saw double race winners, a bit of teammate rivalry, and history being scripted

3 mins

Clean Sweep by Harshith

The TVS One Make Championship held alongside the national championships turned out to be exciting. Here is what went down

1 min

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Bike India Magazine Description:

Bike India Magazine is a monthly motorcycle magazine published by Next Gen Publishing Ltd. It is one of the leading motorcycle magazines in India, with a readership of over 1 million people.

Bike India Magazine covers a wide range of topics related to motorcycles, including:

* Motorcycle reviews and comparisons: The magazine features in-depth reviews and comparisons of the latest motorcycles from both Indian and international manufacturers.
* Road tests and track tests: The magazine's team of experienced testers takes the latest motorcycles on the road and on the track to put them through their paces and give readers a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
* Technical features: The magazine publishes technical features that explain the latest motorcycle technology and how it works.
* Motorsports coverage: The magazine covers all the latest motorsport action, including MotoGP, World Superbike, and the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.
* Motorcycle culture: The magazine also covers motorcycle culture, including features on motorcycle clubs, rallies, and custom motorcycles.

Bike India Magazine is known for its high-quality photography, informative writing, and insightful analysis. It is a must-read for any motorcycle enthusiast in India.