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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.

Articles of Preetam Bora

  • Ampere Primus First Ride Review

    Ampere Primus First Ride Review

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Apr 6, 2023 09:50 AM•7 mins read

    We spend a few hours with Greaves Electric Mobility’s new flagship electric scooter, the Ampere Primus. Does it have what it takes to offer a well-rounded and reliable electric scooter?

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  • Reise Moto Aims To Become Preferred Tyre Choice, Says Founder & MD

    Reise Moto Aims To Become Preferred Tyre Choice, Says Founder & MD

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Mar 28, 2023 11:57 AM•17 mins read

    In a candid chat with car&bike, Yogesh Mahansaria talks about the genesis of the brand and what the future looks like for new tyre brand Reise Moto.

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  • 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Review: In Pictures

    2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Review: In Pictures

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Mar 27, 2023 10:53 AM•3 mins read

    The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 may be a decade-old, but it still has a loyal fan following. Now, it gets its most significant update, but is the NS200 still relevant in 2023? Here’s a look at the review in pictures.

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  • 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 Review: Comeback Kid!

    2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 Review: Comeback Kid!

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Mar 25, 2023 04:43 AM•8 mins read

    The Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 gets its first significant update since it was launched in 2012. With upside down (USD) front forks, standard dual-channel ABS and a few feature updates, is the NS200 still relevant in 2023?

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  • Rev’It Eclipse Mesh Motorcycle Jacket Review

    Rev’It Eclipse Mesh Motorcycle Jacket Review

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Mar 22, 2023 07:36 AM•4 mins read

    Looking for a motorcycle jacket with good airflow, comfortable fit and decent protection for summer riding? The Rev’It Eclipse mesh jacket seems to fit the bill perfectly.

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  • Analysis: Can Vehicle Recalls Adversely Affect Brand Image?

    Analysis: Can Vehicle Recalls Adversely Affect Brand Image?

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Mar 17, 2023 08:16 AM•8 mins read

    Some Indian automobile manufacturers, including both carmakers and two-wheeler manufacturers, seem reluctant to use the term “recall” or issue voluntary recalls on defects and issues affecting safety. Has the Indian auto market not matured enough to issue pro-active voluntary recalls?

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  • 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 R Review

    2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 R Review

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Mar 10, 2023 08:50 AM•4 mins read

    The 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 R will be launched along with the top-spec Street Triple 765 RS in India on March 15, 2023. The R will be the more affordable variant and could well be the higher-selling variant in India.

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  • 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS & R First Ride Review

    2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS & R First Ride Review

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Mar 3, 2023 04:30 AM•9 mins read

    The 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 gets a full makeover with more performance, better electronics and chassis changes. We head for a day of track riding to the Jerez MotoGP circuit, followed by a full day of riding in the Andalusian countryside in Spain to get a sense of how improved the latest generation Street Triple 765 is.

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  • Zontes 350T ADV Review

    Zontes 350T ADV Review

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Feb 20, 2023 10:36 AM•6 mins read

    The Zontes 350T ADV is a road-biased adventure touring motorcycle which targets a space dominated by the KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS in India. Is it any good, and provide a suitable alternative in the segment? We seek some answers in this review.

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  • Moto Morini Seiemmezzo Scrambler Road & Trail Review

    Moto Morini Seiemmezzo Scrambler Road & Trail Review

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Feb 15, 2023 10:54 AM•8 mins read

    Road and trail review of the Italian brand’s new 650 cc scrambler, the Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 6½ Scrambler. Is it as good as it looks?

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  • Reise trailR Dual-Purpose Tyres First Ride Review

    Reise trailR Dual-Purpose Tyres First Ride Review

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Feb 10, 2023 06:16 AM•7 mins read

    Are you looking for a set of tyres for your adventure bike? We spent some time riding off-road with the Reise trailR 50/50 dual-purpose ADV tyres. Is the trailR made for your two-wheeled adventures? Read on.

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  • Ultraviolette F77 First Ride Review

    Ultraviolette F77 First Ride Review

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Jan 29, 2023 06:47 AM•10 mins read

    The Ultraviolette F77 is a made-in-India electric sports motorcycle that promises to shake up the segment, not just in India, but overseas as well. We spend a day with the higher-spec variant of the Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle to get a sense of what it offers.

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  • Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Review: In Pictures

    Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Review: In Pictures

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Jan 18, 2023 07:18 AM•4 mins read

    Is Royal Enfield's flagship new cruiser worthy of being the most expensive model in the brand's line-up? And does the Super Meteor 650 represent the brand's global ambitions with a mid-size cruiser which will revive and generate interest in the segment?

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  • Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Review: Take It Easy!

    Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Review: Take It Easy!

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Jan 18, 2023 07:19 AM•10 mins read

    We swing a leg over the all-new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, riding it around the Thar desert in western India, around some long, empty stretches of road. Is the Super Meteor 650 worth its price tag, and will it rekindle interest in the cruiser segment? Read all about our first ride impressions of Royal Enfield’s new flagship model, based on the 650 Twins platform.

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  • 2022 Bajaj Pulsar P150 Review: Is This The Best Pulsar 150 Yet?

    2022 Bajaj Pulsar P150 Review: Is This The Best Pulsar 150 Yet?

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Dec 16, 2022 03:19 PM•9 mins read

    The 2022 Bajaj Pulsar P150 gets completely updated from the ground up, justifying its “all-new” tag. Does it have what it takes to take the top spot in the segment though? We spend some time to figure out what the new Pulsar P150 offers.

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  • 2023 BMW S 1000 RR Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 20.30 Lakh

    2023 BMW S 1000 RR Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 20.30 Lakh

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Dec 10, 2022 01:10 PM•2 mins read

    The updated BMW S 1000 RR gets more tech, significant styling and aerodynamic updates, as well as marginally more power.

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  • Two-Wheeler Sales November 2022: Bajaj Auto Sales Decline 19 Per Cent

    Two-Wheeler Sales November 2022: Bajaj Auto Sales Decline 19 Per Cent

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Dec 1, 2022 12:50 PM•3 mins read

    Bajaj Auto, India’s biggest exporter of motorcycles, reported overall sales of 3,06,552 units, compared to 3,79,276 units in the same month a year ago. Bajaj Auto’s overall two-wheeler sales skidded 23 per cent from 3,38,473 units in November 2021 to 2,62,120 units in November 2022.

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  • 2022 Jawa 42 Bobber Review: Affordable & Gorgeous, But Is It Practical?

    2022 Jawa 42 Bobber Review: Affordable & Gorgeous, But Is It Practical?

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Nov 8, 2022 12:47 PM•10 mins read

    The Jawa 42 Bobber is based on the Jawa Perak, gets more colour options, new features, and has some minor updates. It’s still the most affordable factory custom bobber on sale in India. But is it worth considering?

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  • 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Unveiled In Europe

    2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Unveiled In Europe

    Preetam BoraBy Preetam Bora•Nov 2, 2022 08:27 PM•4 mins read

    Yamaha’s middleweight off-road ready adventure bike gets updated technology for the standard Tenere 700 and Tenere 700 Rally Edition. Will Yamaha finally bring the new Tenere 700 to India?

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