The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the world’s most popular training aircraft because of something called positive static stability. In essence, the aircraft will automatically return to level flight when left to its own devices. Other aircraft may be more agile, but those are nowhere near as stable as the Skyhawk. And this is the thought that popped into my head as I leaned the Super Meteor 650 into the first corner at walking speed, after being handed the keys to the current flagship Royal Enfield by Ed himself. It felt like the motorcycle had outrigger wheels attached to it, and the moment I released the pressure on the handlebar, it righted itself.
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BULL 'CHARGE'
In conversation with Francesco Scardaoni, Region Director, Automobili Lamborghini, Asia Pacific about India's rising importance for the brand
FAREWELL TITAN
Sir Ratan Tata, proverbial father of the modern Indian automotive industry has passed away at the age of 86
RETURN OF THE SAMURAI
Toyota to return to Formula 1 with Haas
WINNING FORMULA
McLaren reasserts its supremacy in the hypercar sphere with the W1
FUTURE ICON
Ferrari asserts its dominance in the hybrid hypercar sphere with its newest entrant
BAJAJ PULSAR N125
The Pulsar N125 takes a new approach to 125cc motorcycling
TRACING RIGHT LINES
We test the newest offering from Reise Moto at CoASTT
THE REAL DEAL
The Volkswagen GT Line ticks all the boxes for a complete driver’s car
BYD eMAX7
Is the eMAX 7 the ultimate family-friendly EV?
KIA CARNIVAL LIMOUSINE
Kia’s premium MPV gets bigger, plusher and more luxurious
