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Pure Fun in the Dirt

Kawasaki India launched three new motorcycles at their Off-road Carnival event held in Pune and we got a chance to experience them in their natural habitat at Pro Dirt Adventure

Blue Called, We Answered

Actually, we were not the only ones. Many Yamaha enthusiasts answered the \"Call of the Blue\" and showed up for a day at the racetrack

The Ride of a Lifetime

A life spanning 73 years (at the time of going to press) may tire some out but age was just a number for Amar Talwar who set out for the ride of a lifetime astride his trusted 2018 Triumph Tiger XRx. We were part of the welcome party when he rode back into Pune and we managed to convince him to tell us something about his adventure. What follows is a brief account of his journey in his own words

The Sharpest Knife in the BMW R 18 Boxset

The new R 18 Roctane is the fifth bike to adopt the R 18 platform. The Roctane stands out from the rest with a blacked-out finish, a large 21-inch front wheel, mini-ape 'bars, and hard bagger luggage

Teach 'Em Young

The Atom GP1 is the first mini bike from CRA Motorsports which is going to be manufactured in India for racing and training purposes

Of Straddling Road and Racetrack

Ducati have a fine tradition of building exotic and road-legal versions of their World Superbike (WSBK) machines in order to meet the championship's homologation requirements. The new Panigale V4 R is the latest: a homologation special that exists solely to enable Ducati to win on the track. We rode it on the Misano track

Friendly Beast

BMW's ultra-aggressive M 1000 RR homologation special enters the ring with improved aerodynamics and a claimed top speed of 314 km/h

A Worthy Competitor

The Triumph Speed 400 has entered the Indian market to make its presence felt as a fierce competitor in the 300-cc to 400-cc space. We swing a leg over it to find out if the Bajaj-Triumph partnership has figured out the winning formula

Sedate and Sporty

We made the Ultraviolette F77 face the same challenges as an internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle and here is what the experience was like

Celebration on Two Wheels

An epic road trip astride the Hero Xpulse 200T 4V which would be the ultimate challenge of endurance for both man and machine

A Wildly Successful Hunt

More than two lakh people have opted to join the hunt by buying a Royal Enfield Hunter 350

A Perfect Race Weekend for Bagnaia

Francesco Bagnaia had a perfect weekend at his home GP as he emerged victorious in both the sprint and the main race. He is now leading the championship standings with a lead of 21 points

The Deluxe Deal

Yamaha have introduced the latest version of their 150-cc brawler and it gets some significant updates for 2023, including a new display and traction control

Staying Connected

In a world dominated by the smartphone, manufacturers cannot afford to ignore Bluetooth connectivity for long. Suzuki have also updated the small Gixxers to stay relevant

A Race Bike That Baggers Belief

Indian Motorcycles celebrate their King of the Baggers championship by producing a limited-edition copy of their winning bike. This US$ 92,299 (Rs 75.68 lakh) machine is an exact copy of the 2022 winning bike

AT THE RIGHT END OF THE XTREME

A four-valve head and USD fork claim to unlock the Xtreme 160R's potential. We sample the Pro variant in Jaipur

Tremendous Tech Fillip

Yamaha's sports tourer middleweight receives a slew of smart updates, including those related to technology, for 2023

Media Warfare

The fastest 16 from the TVS Young Media Racer Programme arrive at Kari Motor Speedway for Round One

ANOTHER OFF-ROAD ESCAPADE

The Reise TrailR Academy is a two-day training school where we got to learn advanced techniques and further hone our skills off road. We attended the inaugural session to bring you this report

Brijmohan Lall Munjal The Visionary Pioneer of Hero MotoCorp

HERO MOTOCORP'S founder, Brijmohan Lall Munjal, was a brilliant businessman who transformed the Indian two-wheeler sector and indelibly altered the face of world commerce. Hero MotoCorp was catapulted to become one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers in the world by his unrelenting pursuit of perfection, unshakable dedication to innovation, and profound comprehension of customer needs

Heroic Harley

Finally, we get to swing our leg over the much-awaited Harley-Davidson X440. This is the first product resulting from the collaboration between Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson

Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Rally Edition Unveiled

Yamaha have unveiled the Ténéré 700 World Rally edition with more off-road and long-distance capabilities to commemorate Stéphane Peterhansel's 1993 Dakar race bike and to celebrate 40 years of the Ténéré.

Harley-Davidson X440 Launch In July

THE X440 IS THE FIRST SMALL-CAPACITY MOTORCYCLE FOR THE INDIAN market that has been developed by Harley-Davidson since their collaboration with Hero MotoCorp.

The Big Four to Research Hydrogen-powered Engines

THE JAPANESE BIG FOUR-YAMAHA, HONDA, KAWASAKI, AND SUZUKI-have formed an association to research hydrogen-powered small engines.

Kabira Mobility KM5000

KABIRA MOBILITY HAVE UNVEILED THE KM5000, AN ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE THAT incorporates India's first single-sided swing-arm in an electric bike.

Simple One

SIMPLE ENERGY HAS FINALLY LAUNCHED THE ONE ELECTRIC SCOOTER WITH PRICES ranging from Rs 1.45 lakh to Rs 1.58 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru).

Zoom in

The Xoom is among the most convenient choices in our current long-term fleet

Bautista Proves Invincible in Barcelona

The Spaniard was truly in his element on home soil and added one more hat-trick to his achievements

Bezzecchi Puts His Stamp on 1,000th MotoGP Race

The SHARK Grand Prix de France marked a significant milestone, it being the 1,000th MotoGP race. Marco Bezzecchi emerged victorious after a dramatic and action-packed race

Stellar Performance by Bagnaia

Francesco Bagnaia won the main race and is back on top of the championship standings after a stellar performance. Here is the low-down on what happened at the Jerez circuit this race weekend