About Kingshuk Dutta
Kingshuk DuttaConnect with this authorIt has been 10 years since Kingshuk stepped into the interesting world of automotive journalism. From being a part of a team that drove two Mercedes-Benz SUVs from Germany to India to covering the WRC in Australia, along with various international media events he has done it all. He is equally happy behind the wheel of a car or on a motorcycle. All he wishes is to own and adventure touring motorcycle and explore India. In case you would want to help him realise his dream, please drop him a mail. Donations are accepted in cash and kind. Also, he dabbles in automotive photography, Liverpool, Football and Metallica are things close to his heart.
Articles of Kingshuk Dutta
Best Sportbikes In India
There are so many options as far as sportbikes are concerned that we had a tough time choosing some of the best ones currently on sale in India. Here is our list of some of the best sportbikes that money can buy. Be advised, most of them are extravagant indulgences. Buying a sportbike in India will always be a decision of the heart, rather than the head.
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Range Rover Sport Facelift Spotted Testing
Land Rover will be looking to freshen up the front end of the SUV and try to give it a sportier, angular look so as to camouflage the bulk.
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Yamaha FZ25 First Ride Review
Yamaha launched the FZ25, the company's first ever 250cc bike in India at a compelling sticker price of Rs. 1,19,500 (ex-Delhi). And so here we are, riding the motorcycle in the serene locales of Goa. Here are the first impressions of the all-new Yamaha FZ25 fresh from a beach shack in Goa.
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KTM 250 Duke Joins the Brand's India Lineup
KTM India recently launched the 2017 versions of the 390 Duke and the 200 Duke. But, like the proverbial twist in the tale, the company went on to launch the KTM 250 as well. So, within a price bracket of Rs. 1.43 lakh to Rs. 2.26 lakh, KTM India has three different offerings for the Indian customer and it believes that each motorcycle caters to a specific set of audiences.
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2017 Triumph Street Triple RS First Ride Review
The good folks at Triumph Motorcycles India were kind enough to invite us to Barcelona, Spain to test ride the 2017 Street Triple and yes, this was a revelation.
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2017 Honda City Facelift First Drive Review
Here is our first drive review of the 2017 Honda City facelift
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Eicher Polaris Multix First Drive
We take a quick spin on the Eicher Polaris Multix and are impressed by the small, funky-looking utility vehicle. Read on to find out how it goes.
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Jaguar Land Rover Looking To Grow Its Dealership Network
Jaguar Land Rover had an excellent 2016 as it posted record sales of 5.83 lakh units globally. Although the company did not share its Indian sales figures for 2016, it is looking to get a hold on the Indian luxury car market by opening up more dealerships in India.
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Guy Martin Joins Honda Racing Team For 2017 Isle Of Man TT
Road racing legend Guy Martin dropped a bomb when he announced his comeback in the 2017 Isle of Man TT and that too with the Honda Racing Team, who already have John McGuiness on board. McGuiness has won the Isle of Man TT a record 23 times and is considered to be one of the greatest ever to have raced at the Isle of Man. Both these greats will be piloting the all-new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2.
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Ducati Diavel Diesel Unveiled
Whenever Ducati and the Italian lifestyle apparel brand, Diesel, have collaborated, they have created magic. Last time, it was the Ducati Monster Diesel and this time around, the two companies have come together to create the Ducati Diavel Diesel. It was designed by Andrea Rosso, Creative Director of Diesel Licenses and the Ducati Design Centre.
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2017 Detroit Auto Show: Volkswagen Tiguan Long-Wheelbase Revealed
Volkswagen took the wraps off the 2018 Tiguan Long-Wheelbase at the ongoing North America International Auto Show in Detroit, USA. The Tiguan LWB has been specifically manufactured, keeping the American market in mind. The regular Tiguan is on its way to India and should be launched this year.
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Jeep Confirms 3 New Models Including A Pickup
Jeep has been busy with drawing up new plans for the future and has now confirmed them. Jeep will be working on a Grand Wagoneer, a Jeep Wagoneer and a Jeep pickup based on the Wrangler. The Grand Wagoneer and the Jeep Wagoneer will be based on the Grand Cherokee though.
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Triumph Bonneville Bobber First Ride Review
We rode the new Triumph Bonneville Bobber in Madrid, Spain and boy, were really impressed with the motorcycle. Triumph is soon going to launch it in India and we really cannot wait for it.
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Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Test Ride Review
It is big! It is red! It can go SERIOUSLY fast and can also tour across the country with consummate ease. Ladies and gentlemen, behold, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S. If there was a master of all trades, this motorcycle would have been it. Why such a generous opening statement? Allow me to elucidate as to why the Ducati Multistrada is worth every penny you spend on it.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan Wins Motorcycle Of The Year Up To 500 cc
You've got to hand it to Royal Enfield. The Chennai-based motorcycle maker took a step out of its comfort zone and went on to make a motorcycle that no other manufacturer ever did. The result was the Royal Enfield Himalayan - a purely purpose-built bike. It could be credited with single-handedly creating a whole new motorcycle segment, the budget adventure touring class
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Indian Duo Win The 'Under 3050cc Diesel' Category At 2016 RFC Malaysia
It proved to be a moment of joy for Gurmeet Virdi and Kirpal Singh Tung as they fought off solid competition to win the 'under 3,050cc diesel' category. The team went to finish the Grand Final stage of the main RFC event in Malaysia, being the first ever Indians in doing so.
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Nissan GT-R: Interesting Things To Know
Nissan has finally launched the GT-R in India at a price of Rs. 1.99 Crore. It is one o the most well-known and capable sportscars in the world. Automotive enthusiasts lovingly call it the 'Godzilla'. It does the 0-100km/h sprint in less than 3 seconds, which is blistering fast. India has only 10 units of Nissan GT-R allotted for sale in this financial year, of which 3 have already been delivered and 5 have been booked.
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Sherco Enduro Motorcycle Riding Experience With TVS Racing
We had the opportunity to take a quick ride on the Sherco enduro motorcycles in France. It was unlike any other motorcycle we had ever ridden, in a very, very good way. Needless to say, we had a huge grin on our faces after having ridden them for the better part of a day.
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Tata Organises Hexa Experience For Customers
it is just a matter of time before the Tata Hexa is launched across the country. In order for potential customers to get a taste of the Hexa and its abilities, Tata Motors had set up a 'Hexa Experience Centre' in Gurugram over a period of three days. The company had designed an off-road course, which allowed customers and journalists to test the Tata Hexa for its off-road abilities.
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Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Petrol Model To Be Launched Next Year
Spurred on by Vitara Brezza's success, Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch a petrol variant of the same by April 2017. From what we hear, Maruti Suzuki might use the 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine, which also does duty on the soon-to-be-launched Baleno RS.
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