Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER ITS launch, the new Royal Enfield Himalayan won the coveted Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) 2024 award.

Royal Enfield Bullet 350

IT HAS BEEN A FEW WEEKS SINCE I started riding the Royal Enfield Bullet 350, one of the latest entrants into our long-term test fleet.

'I prefer to take the risk, even though it may not be a success'

Six-time MotoGP king Marc Márquez tells us, inter alia, why he quit Honda to race an indie-team Ducati in 2024, why the Ducati is MotoGP's best bike, and why he would not wish his recent injuries on anyone

Ricky Brabec Wins Second Dakar Title

Harith Noah becomes the first Indian to win a Dakar Rally class. Hero MotoSports Team Rally become the first Indian team to get on the overall podium and Monster Energy Honda Team gets three riders among the top four of the general classification.

The Ultimate Hypersport Tyre

The all-new Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 builds on the highly acclaimed S22, an all-round sports bike tyre. The S23 is designed to excel on both road and track and in all conditions. Although we tested it on the sun-kissed Kyalami racetrack in South Africa, Bridgestone claim it will be equally at home on normal wet roads we encounter each day in some parts of the world

Timely and Tidy Update

Bajaj revived the name \"Chetak\" after a 15-year gap in 2020 with the launch of the new Chetak in electric avatar. The scooter got a mid-life update for 2024 and we rode it to find out how it feels

Guns Blazing

The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a bobber based on the Super Meteor 650. We had an opportunity to spend some time astride it to explore its capabilities

REVIVAL OF A LEGEND

The Jawa 350 has been revived, this time with a 334-cc motor along with some other changes. We recently got to test the motorcycle in Bhuj to bring you our first impression

Slick Commute

Launched at Hero World 2024, the Xtreme 125R is a sporty commuter that brings the fight to the highly competitive 125-cc segment. We got to experience the motorcycle for a short duration at Hero MotoCorp's test-track at CIT in Jaipur

Heightened Excitement

For 2024, Triumph have streamlined their Tiger model range, making the buying decision much more straightforward. The Tiger GT is available in two variants, the GT and GT Pro, essentially a base model and a full-spec version of the same bike. For those seeking more offroad potential, there is the Tiger Rally Pro, with a 21-inch front wheel and more offroad-biased suspension. We headed to Malaga in Spain for two days of extensive testing on both the Tiger GT Pro and the Rally Pro

ITALIAN STALLION

Testing the Aprilia RS 457 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore was a perfect way to explore the capabilities of this latest sub-500-cc sports motorcycle to be launched in India

Triumph Daytona 660

Triumph Motorcycles have revealed the new Daytona 660. Here is all you need to know about what the latest iteration of the legendary motorcycle packs

'Roadhounded' for 5,000 Kilometres

We have been using the TVS Eurogrip Roadhound tyres since August 2023. Here are our observations

REISE MOTO tripR 01

REISE MOTO SENT US SOME DASHING new rubber to try on our good old Honda Activa.

Bike Enthusiasts' Jamboree

We rode down to the Aamby Valley airstrip, near Lonavala, to witness the popular Valley Run held there. This was the 11th edition of the drag-racing competition spanning three days

Where Wheels Stir the Soul

TVS MotoSoul has become an annual gathering for motorcycle enthusiasts. Anno Domini 2023 came to an end with the third edition of the festival that had a lot in store for all those attending it. Here is a low-down

IBW Turns 10

The year just gone by (2023) marked 10 years of the India Bike Week (IBW), the country's largest biking festival. Here are the highlights

One Lamp, Two Genies

Incorporating off-road functionality into a road-going motorcycle is difficult, but to do it and price it so well is nothing short of magical

Ducal Nostalgia

In its 2024 avatar, the KTM 390 Duke has received a comprehensive update and now the motorcycle brings back memories of the first-generation hooligan that we loved so much

Ready to Befriend One and All

The all-new Triumph Scrambler 1200 X replaces the 1200 XC to make the big Scrambler more accessible to a wider audience

THE KING RETURNS

After a longish hiatus, the R3 returns to India to claim its rightful throne. We also found out how Thailand is amazing for motorcyclists

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Wins IMOTY 2024

A TOTAL OF SEVEN BIKES WERE shortlisted for the prestigious IMOTY Award. These A XMR, KTM 390 Duke, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Triumph Scrambler 400X, and, last but not least, the TVS Apache RTR 310.

Livin' La VIDA Loca

We spent some time exploring all of the features offered by the Hero VIDA V1 Pro to be able to tell you why this scooter is such a convenient electric vehicle (EV) to own

Triumph Tiger 900 Unveiled

Triumph Motorcycles have introduced the new Tiger 900 line-up that includes the Tiger 900 GT and the Tiger 900 Rally Pro, each with significant updates.

Bagnaia Retains Crown

Jorge Martin kept his title hopes up until the very end with yet another victory in the Sprint, but faltered in the main race as “Pecco” Bagnaia retained his crown in style with a victory

"Diggia" Wins with a Stunning Performance

Jorge Martin won yet another Sprint but was not so fortunate on Sunday with Gresini's Fabio Di Giannantonio putting in a stunning performance to claim his maiden MotoGP victory

Alex Wins the Sprint; Enea, the Race

Alex Márquez stole the show on Saturday with a spectacular victory in the Sprint at the Sepang International Circuit. Enea Bastianini won the Race and was back on the podium after a long wait

The Finale

After two intense back-to-back races, the TVS Young Media Racer Programme’s One Make Media Championship concluded

Royal Gala

Royal Enfield’s Motoverse, an iconic festival, unfolded its excitement in Goa between 24 and 27 November. The event comprised the unveiling of the Shotgun 650 in its “Motoverse Edition” avatar and also marked the official launch of the all-new Himalayan

Torquey Cruise

We got a chance to properly exploit the potential of the Harley Davidson X440. After a first ride experience on the track in Jaipur, we went on to test the motorcycle to see how it fares as a bike for the daily grind