About Preetam Bora
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Preetam is a seasoned motoring journalist with a specialisation and passion for two-wheelers, even though every now and then he tries to take off on long multi-day drives to the mountains as well. He has been riding motorcycles since the early 1990s and started touring since the late ‘90s when motorcycle touring was an almost unheard-of concept. He has owned all sorts of motorcycles, from two-stroke singles, twins and four-stroke thumpers and multi-cylinder models. He’s been heading two-wheeler content at car&bike for close to 8 years and helps provide a key perspective to all two-wheeler industry and product-related stories. He has also played a leadership role in mentoring others in the car&bike editorial team along the way.
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India Becomes No 1 Two-Wheeler Market, Overtakes China
Over 17 million two-wheeler sales in India have overtaken China's numbers. Now, India has become the world's largest two-wheeler market by sales volume
Top 5 Bestselling Superbikes In India
Harley-Davidson India is the undisputed leader in superbike sales in the financial year 2016-17. The Street 750, the least expensive Harley, sold 2,114 bikes in the period, accounting for over 24 per cent of total superbike sales. The Harley-Davidson Iron 883 also makes it to the top 5 bestselling superbikes list
Vintage Brough Superior Set To Break Motorcycle Auction Records
The 1928 Brough Superior motorcycle, also known as Moby Dick, is powered by a 1140 cc v-twin engine and specially tuned by George Brough and JAP.
2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Test Ride Review
The Triumph Bonneville Bobber is a rider-only factory custom, based on the Triumph Bonneville T120 and boasts stripped-down 1940s bobber design. Is it more than just a style statement? We spend some quality time with the stunning new Bobber
Piaggio Posts Over 63 Per Cent Growth In FY 2017
The overall sales numbers of Piaggio arent significant, considering the massive volumes of scooters sold in India. What is pertinent is that no other scooter manufacturer has any models in the 150 cc space, and this is where Piaggio has grown a whopping 460 per cent in just one year
Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: Specifications Comparison
Both are 200 cc bikes, both cost under a lakh, and both lay claim to become the best bike in the entry-level performance motorcycle segment. So, here's a look at how the 2017 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 compares with the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, at least on paper.
Harley-Davidson Q1 2017 Sales Down Worldwide
The story is more or less same in India as the premium motorcycle industry experienced a slowdown in FY 2017. In the period from April 2016 - March 2017, Harley-Davidson India sales fell by over 20 per cent, even though the brand managed to sell 3,690 motorcycles, over 2,000 of those numbers from the best-selling Harley-Davidson Street 750
Interview: Chetan Shedjale, Senior Designer, Harley-Davidson
CarandBike had a quick chat with Chetan Shedjale, lead designer of the new Harley-Davidson Street Rod.
2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod First Ride Review
Here is our review of the 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod.
BMW R 1200 GSA Vs Ducati Multistrada Enduro Vs Triumph Tiger Explorer XC
We take a look at the big daddy of adventure bikes - the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and how it stacks up against its competition - the Ducati Multistrada Enduro and the Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Govt Emissions Policy Needs To Be More Consistent: SIAM
Government policy with regard to changes for new vehicles needs to be more consistent, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers Association (SIAM) has said. SIAM Executive Director (Technical) KK Gandhi told CarandBike.com that though automobile manufacturers are ready and prepared to take up any challenges new policy decisions bring about, the government should give sufficient time for manufacturers to prepare and make changes to new vehicles. The SIAM statement comes at a time when the Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) has told the Supreme Court that only Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) compliant vehicles should be allowed to be sold from 1 April 2020.
TVS Apache RTR 310 Launch Details Revealed
TVS Motor Company will be launching the much-awaited TVS Apache RTR 310 in July this year. Based on the Akula concept showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo, the TVS Apache RTR 310 is built on the same engine platform as the upcoming BMW G 310 R - a bike jointly developed by BMW Motorrad and TVS. With the small-displacement BMW's launch delayed now, looks like TVS will be the first to release an all-new motorcycle with the 310 cc engine in the domestic market.
BS III Vehicles: What Next For Auto Manufacturers?
Manufacturers were supposed to make their existing models BS IV compliant by 1 April 2017, and a few have managed to meet this deadline. But there is still a huge stock of unsold vehicles left in the market which are BS III compliant.
Triumph Bonneville Bobber: All You Need To Know
The Triumph Bonneville Bobber is the newest model in Triumph's modern classic range. The British bike maker's latest motorcycle is sort of a factory custom, but the design takes inspiration from America, from the garage-built, stripped down 'bobber' bikes which became popular in the 1940s.So, what is the Bonneville Bobber? Here's a quick look at all you need to know about it.
Kawasaki And Bajaj End Sales, After Sales Alliance
Kawasaki and Bajaj have decided to amicably end their eight-year long alliance to provide sales and after sales to Kawasaki bikes in India from 1 April 2017. With effect from that date, Kawasaki motorcycles will be sold and after sales service, including that for past customers, will be provided by India Kawasaki Motors Pvt Ltd
Bajaj V12 Vs Honda CB Shine SP: Comparison Review
The Bajaj V12 is the newest motorcycle in the mass market 125 cc commuter motorcycle segment. The undisputed leader in this segment is Honda with its CB Shine and CB Shine SP which make up almost half of average sales in the 125 cc segment. We spend some time with both bikes to see if the Bajaj V12 has what it takes to take the fight to the Honda CB Shine SP.
Exclusive: Triumph Bonneville Bobber India Price Revealed
The new factory custom from Triumph Motorcycles, the Bonneville Bobber will now be launched sometime in end-March or early April. The Bonneville Bobber gets a bold, stripped back design, with a new chassis, new suspension and shares its heart with the Bonneville T120.
Top 5 Upcoming Premium Bikes Under Rs. 10 Lakh In 2017
The Indian motorcycling market clearly has evolved from a purely commuter market to one that is lifestyle and performance driven. And it's increasingly the entry-level superbike market - bikes costing Rs 10 lakh or less - which is seeing the most interest from customers who want to jump get into motorcycling or those 'born again' bikers who want to get back into motorcycling.
Will The Suzuki GSX-250R Be Launched In India?
Will Suzuki India launch a 250cc bike or will it continue to focus on its existing models and build up sales? We try and figure out an answer to this.
Will Bajaj Extend Its V Range Of Bikes With Decommissioned INS Viraat?
The question is, will Bajaj replicate the success of the V series with more raw metal from the INS Viraat, if at all it heads to the scrapyard? As of now, Bajaj officials are tight-lipped about any such development, but it certainly seems to make sense for Bajaj to acquire some more metal from the Viraat, and give Bajaj more marketing relevance as well as longevity to expand its heritage motorcycle range.
