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In this issue

Africa on Apache is an expected celebration of two ancient civilisations. We take the TVS Apache series of motorcycles that are made in India to explore the rich cultures of countries in Africa. In the first phase, we explore the right countries of Egypt, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Benin, Sierra Leone, Ghana and Morocco. Keeping true to the ethos that xBhp, an Indian motorcycling platform that was created in 2002, we try and bring out experiences on timeless paper that you hold in your hands with evocative imagery enabling you to live vicariously some of the plethora of experiences and history that this continent has to offer. We truly hope you get inspired by what you see and one day will explore the eclectic lands of Africa on Apache.

welcome to AFRICA on APACHE

Africa on Apache is an expected celebration of two ancient civilisations.

3 mins

BRIEF HISTORY of Apache

The journey of the TVS Apache series began in 2005 with the launch of the pioneering TVS Apache 150, a motorcycle that reshaped India's sports bike segment with its race-inspired design and sharp performance.

2 mins

Egypt

Egypt is one of the most ancient and intriguing civilisations in the world. From Michael Jackson singing songs about it to sci fiction stories about aliens building the pyramids. From inspiring comic book characters like Moonknight to one of the wonders of the ancient world, it still holds a lot of charm and relevance in today's world. It was but natural that we start our journey in Africa here with the TVS Apache.

6 mins

Senegal

Senegal is best known for the Paris Dakar rally. But it has much more to that. Our brief sojourn in this country with the TVS Apache mo-torcycles showed us some amazing sights and history. The photo on this page shows a Baobab tree, which is also the national symbol of the country. They have thick water storing trunks and have immense size and long lifespans often reaching thousands of years.

4 mins

Mali

Mali, a nation steeped in history, stands as one of Africa's most symbolically powerful and storied lands. It was the heart of the legendary Mali Empire, home to great rulers like Mansa Musa, widely considered the wealthiest person in history!.

5 mins

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast, or Côte d'Ivoire, stood out as one of West Africa's most vibrant and culturally rich nations.

9 mins

Benin

Welcome to Benin! From being the birthplace of Voodoo to having Africa's longest graffiti wall. From the world's largest float- ing village to the world's only python temple, this country blew our minds in just three days! This photo shows the Amazon Monument, which is a statue honoring the Dahomey Amazons.

10+ mins

Sierra Leone

Beautiful beaches where people party in harmony, lush green mountains, a country crazy about football, with some cricket, amazing seaside villages. Imagine a country made up of slaves that were freed.

7 mins

Ghana

From one of the biggest slave trading outposts to now home to a successful democracy and a bustling metropolis, the country of Ghana has come a long way since it got its independence in 1957. This country, which also shares a deep history and relationship with India, was a pleasant surprise on our journey in West Africa with the TVS Apache.

9 mins

Morocco

From the gold deserts to beautiful ocean roads, from ancient medinas to bustling cities and ghost towns, welcome to Morocco. This photo is taken on the streets of Marrakesh with a horsecart that is used to ferry majorly tourists. This is the last of the countries for West Africa on TVS Apache!

5 mins

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xBhp Magazine Description:

Publisher: xBhp-Automedia-Pvt.-Ltd

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

The xBhp (Extra Braking Horse Power) Magazine is one of the finest motorcycle touring and lifestyle magazine in the world. It is published out of New Delhi, India and is run by hardcore motorcyclists. xBhp platform also has India's largest motorcycling web portal and community. The magazine has seeded and promoted the philosophy of "i, the Biker", which means we put the biker before the bike. We also have very high photography standards, and almost no content is syndicated from any other source except our core editorial team and the thousands of xBhp members across India.

xBhp also does national and international roadtrips on superbikes and only works with premium brands.

The xBhp Print Magazine version is available at most newsstands and airports around India only