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 over 9 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.
Author Articles
Opinion: Can TVS Shake Royal Enfield’s Grip With Norton Motorcycles?
Norton Motorcycles is expected to be launched in India later this year. We look at the possible opportunities and challenges for the brand in India.
Suzuki e-Access Review: In Pictures
After a brief first ride Suzuki’s first electric scooter, the Suzuki e-Access, we try to understand if it will be as successful as its petrol-powered namesake.
Zeno Emara First Ride Review
The Zemo Emara electric motorcycle promises to offer an electric alternative to 100-150 cc commuter motorcycles. We ride the Zeno Emara to see if it can deliver in the EV commuter space.
KTM Announces Securing Of Finance For Restructuring
After Bajaj Auto announced securing a loan of 566 million Euros, KTM’s parent company Pierer Mobility has now said that the financing package to rescue KTM AG has been secured.
Norton Motorcycles To Launch Two New Models In 2025
Two new Norton models will be launched by the end of 2025, including a flagship superbike, possibly based on Norton’s V4 engine platform.
2026 Ducati Panigale V4 R Likely To Be Introduced
The Ducati Panigale V4 R is the brand’s flagship track-focussed superbike that sits between the Panigale V4 S and Ducati’s MotoGP bikes.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Vs Guerrilla 450: Comparison Review
Confused between the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450? Which one should you choose and why? Read on, to find out.
Updated Yezdi Adventure To Be Launched On May 15
The 2025 Yezdi Adventure will get updated design, additional features and electronics to give it fresh appeal.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Ownership Review
What is it like to live with the Maruti Suzuki Jimny? We detail out our initial experience of living with the Jimny over the first 6,000 km.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Drive To Shangarh: Not So “Hidden” Himachal
Took my Maruti Suzuki Jimny to Shangarh in Sainj Valley, Himachal Pradesh. The idea was to get a first taste of what it’s been acquired for – real, everyday off-road driving.
KTM Restarts Motorcycle Production At Mattighofen
KTM India has already launched the KTM 390 Adventure, manufactured by Bajaj Auto, and is gearing up to launch the 390 Enduro and 390 SMC soon.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review: In Pictures
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 has drop-dead gorgeous design and could well become the most popular Royal Enfield 650. It’s not without faults but the Classic 650 mayy well become a global runaway hit!
Royal Enfield Classic 650 First Ride Review: The Desirable 650!
We rode the new Royal Enfield Classic 650 in and around the pretty and quaint hill station of Coonoor. Surprisingly, the Classic 650 exceeded our expectations, but it’s still not without faults. Read on to find out more.
Hero XPulse 210 Review: In Pictures
The Hero XPulse 210 is a significantly improved motorcycle compared to the XPulse 200 in every way, as we found out during our first ride in Rajasthan.
Hero XPulse 210 First Ride Review: Bigger, Better & More Fun!
The Hero XPulse 210 gets more power and torque, more suspension travel, new features, and slightly more weight. But is a 10 cc displacement bump enough to transform it?
Revolt RV BlazeX First Ride Review
The Revolt RV BlazeX offers more range and better performance than the brand’s entry-level commuter motorcycles, the RV1 and RV1+. Is it worth considering?
2025 California Superbike School Review: Smoothly, Evenly, Constantly!
Should you go to riding school more than once? After attending California Superbike School a second time, my answer warrants a few thousand words!
2025 KTM 390 Adventure First Ride Review: Should You Buy One?
How much of an improvement is the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure? That’s the question I had in mind before heading to Goa for the India press ride. After riding it off-road and on the highway, one important question remains. Should I get one for myself?
Aprilia Tuono 457 Review: Taste the Thunder!
We spent a sunny day with the new Aprilia Tuono 457 riding up to and around Nandi Hills in Bengaluru to get a taste of what this new street naked is all about.
Festivals Of India With Volkswagen: Celebrating Lohri In Punjab
Special Feature: car&bike’s Preetam Bora travels to a pind (village) in Punjab to experience Lohri, to mark the beginning of the harvest season, and the end of winter.
