Bike India Magazine - January 2025

In this issue

TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 1200
Refreshed Speed looks good and goes fast

First Ride
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801

Feature
TVS MotoSoul 4.0
India Bike Week 2024
MotoGP Technology

Update
Ather 450X

Tested
BNC Challenger S125
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

For Everything and Everyday

Juggling is tricky but there are some who do it well. How good is the Xtreme 125R at this?

3 mins

Ticks All the Boxes

It is probably not too contentious to say that Triumph, the “new” Triumph, the one that re-invented the marque in 1983 and grew into one of British engineering’s great modern success stories, do retros rather well. With a large back catalogue of iconic “old” Triumphs to reinvent, the Hinckley factory has made a habit of plucking some of the most evocative model names from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, carefully updating their styling without offending the nostalgia glands, injecting very modern performance and road manners, and then watching them sail out of showrooms. But few, we suggest, have been done as well as this

7 mins

It is Good to be different

When it comes to choosing a Husqvarna, you are spoilt for choice these days thanks to the KTM-owned manufacturer's habit of providing not just one but two variants of each new model. Should you opt for a single-cylinder 125 or 401 or this, the all-new twin-cylinder 801, you get a brace of options: Vitpilen or Svartpilen. Essentially the same bike but in different clothes and with a subtly different attitude to life. It is a proven recipe that has served Husqvarna well for the last 10 years

8 mins

Writing a New Chapter

The Guerrilla 450 signifies a new direction for Royal Enfield. One that looks promising

5 mins

A Timely and Welcome Update

The Ather 450X is almost 12 years old now and it was in need of some changes. Are the ones brought about sufficient? We went to Bengaluru to find that out

4 mins

Electronic Nannies Put to Test

How good are the electronics on Ducati's Panigale V4S? Here is the answer following a ride in wet conditions on an Italian racetrack and subsequent minute data analysis

10+ mins

Cranking up the Soul

In the fourth edition of TVS MotoSoul, the brand had all their guns loaded for a fun and action-packed festival. Here is all we witnessed at this two-day celebration

3 mins

Hero Mavrick 440

SINCE IT CAME INTO my clutches, I have been guarding the Mavrick 440's keys rather jealously. I loathe to even think of returning it, though that is inevitable some time in the future.

1 min

Read all stories from Bike India

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.