#CEATXPLORER LANSDOWNE: QUITE, SERENE AND CLOSE TO THE NATURE

Our #CEATxPlorers quench their thirst for exploration with a post lockdown trip to Lansdowne

- VIPUL JAIN

EVER since the COVID-19 outbreak, the entire world has come to a standstill. Everyone has been anxious to resume their pre-COVID routine in life, bikers even more so. Finally, the day came when we could step out from the confines of our homes, geared up for much-needed mountain air. We decided Lansdowne would be the perfect destination for it.

We spent a busy day organising everything needed for the trip such as COVID test reports, backpacks, riding jackets and gears, and most importantly, the tyres for the bike. There are many choices of tyres when it comes to our KTM 200 Dukes, but after hearing many good things about the CEAT Zoom Rad X1 tyres, we decided to give them a go. We got the CEAT Zoom Rad X1 F 110/70R17 at the front and CEAT ZOOM RAD X1 150/60R17 66H at the rear.

Turns out that it was one of the best decisions we made for this trip. These tyres are easily one of the best tyres of KTM 200 Duke and in turn, for all the KTMs from 125s to the 390s. More on that later and before moving further, we would like to thank CEAT Tyres India for providing us with this stunning set of tyres.

Day 1

As many travellers would agree, the night before the ride is generally restless and mostly sleepless. We were even more excited as we’d get to test this new set of tyres in the mountains and serpentine roads where they belong!