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May 28, 2022 I am 68 years old and I own Maruti Swift (petrol) purchased in 2011. I want to replace the same with the new Swift, or I am also considering the new Hyundai i20, Aura or Tata Altroz. I may drive around 300 km per week (local) and I go outstation once inRead More

May 28, 2022 It’s  true that the Indian motorcycle buyer in today’s times is spoilt for choice. There’s a variety of motorcycles available across various price points and formats. And in this vast motorcycle oasis, Suzuki has taken its first step in the quarter-litre adventure touring segment by finally launching the V-Strom SX.  They callRead More

May 28, 2022 With the peak of summer upon us, riding in the middle of the day is becoming an increasingly strenuous affair. But with a few of the right accessories, it doesn’t have to be. Hydration is one of the keys to beating the heat, on or off a motorcycle. The easiest way toRead More

May 28, 2022 The Honda CB300R had a brief run in India before it went off sale when BS6 regulations came in. In that time, it became one of the nicest bikes that you could buy, without many people actually buying it. And that’s because the CB300R was sold here as a CKD motorcycle, whichRead More

May 28, 2022   You know what is the first sign of a good pair of gloves is? That it makes you want to ride more than you already do. This time, I didn’t actually know I had a good pair, but honestly, how often has Viaterra gotten it wrong? So, just as someone turnedRead More

May 28, 2022 It has been some length of time since last time I rode a commuter motorcycle for any appreciable duration. Not that long ago, they were no-frills, bare-bones workhorses fed by carburettors. When I walked up to the TVS Star City Plus, I was greeted by a fuel-injected motorcycle complete with an LEDRead More

May 28, 2022 It is the natural order of things that a BMW motorcycle should be premium, high tech, and thereby, quite expensive. So you really need to sit up and notice when BMW launches new motorcycles that pack a bunch more features than before, but also come with a huge price drop. In fact,Read More

May 28, 2022 That opening photograph is the result of when a bike decides to break traction and snap sideways under acceleration just as it is about to take off from a crest. For a tiny moment in time, I found myself thinking, ‘Dammit, why did they give us a GS without engine guards’, butRead More

May 28, 2022 Riding a motorcycle in harsh Indian summer can be quite tough, given the heights that the mercury shoots up to. In such weather, base layers can be indispensable thanks to their moisture wicking ability. Unlike cotton fabrics that tend to soak sweat and stick to your skin, making you uncomfortable, base layersRead More

May 28, 2022 The time is 06:00AM. The sun is just about beginning to rise from behind the horizon. There’s a nip in the air that’s unusual for the time of the year. I’m seated on the super-plush seat of the Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse, as its massive 1,890cc V-twin chugs at a relaxed pace.Read More