About Preetam Bora
Preetam BoraConnect with this authorPreetam 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
KTM 125 Duke First Ride Review
We spend some time babysitting the newest member of the KTM Duke family, the KTM 125 Duke, at Bajaj Auto's test track at Chakan, near Pune. And we try and seek some answers to see if it has the same entertaining KTM DNA and if it's worth the over Rs. 1 lakh price tag.
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2018 Jawa Forty Two Bike First Ride Review
The Jawa Forty Two offers a slightly modern take on the legendary Jawa name and with some additional colour options as well. We ride the Jawa Forty Two in Rajasthan to see what exactly this modern classic offers.
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2018 Jawa Bike First Ride Review
We spend some time riding the new Jawa in Rajasthan, a classic motorcycle brand which has made a comeback with an all-new four-stroke engine, but with period correct looks.
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BMW G 310 R Vs KTM 390 Duke Comparison Review
The BMW G 310 R, the smallest street motorcycle from BMW Motorrad, and made in India is a well-built, well-engineered product. But does it have the spunk to take on the KTM 390 Duke, one of the most popular naked street bikes in the segment? We spend some time with both bikes to see what each offers, and which one is the better buy.
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Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Suzuki GSX-S750: Comparison Review
One's an adventure bike, and the other a performance naked. Both the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT and the Suzuki GSX-S750 have near identical prices, and so the comparison.
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2018 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT Review
The Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is an adventure bike, but it's not really the quintessential do-it-all off-road adventure bike. It still has its strengths and qualities, and could well spring a pleasant surprise.
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2019 Triumph Street Scrambler First Ride Review
The 2019 Triumph Street Scrambler gets updated engine components, better electronics and a 10 bhp bump in power. We spend some time riding the upcoming Triumph Street Scrambler to see how different it actually is.
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2019 Triumph Street Twin First Ride Review
We spend some time with the 2019 Triumph Street Twin in Portugal. The largest-selling Triumph modern classic gets updated for 2019, with more power on tap and revised electronics, among other changes.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 India Ride Review
We ride the new Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 in Goa. It shares the same engine, same chassis and cycle parts with the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, yet it's different.
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 India Ride Review
We ride the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 on Indian roads, over potholes, speedbreakers and in hot and humid conditions in sweltering Goa. And here's what we found out.
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Hero Xtreme 200R Vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Comparison Review
The Hero Xtreme 200R is the newest 200 cc motorcycle in the market. How good is it, and how does it compare to the entertaining TVS Apache RTR 200 4V? We spend some time riding both bikes together and the result is surprising!
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Opinion: Royal Enfield Concept KX Indicates New Brand Direction
The Royal Enfield KX Concept showcased at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan is a bold new statement in product design. The future of one of India's oldest motorcycle brands looks promising.
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Hero Destini 125: First Ride Review
We spend a short while with the new Hero Destini 125, the first 125 cc scooter from Hero MotoCorp, and the most affordable in its class.
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Royal Enfield 650 Twins: Top Questions Answered
We've just ridden the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 in California. Here are the top questions you may have about the Royal Enfield Twins and their answers.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 First Ride Review
We've already ridden the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in California. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is a caf racer based on the same 650 Twin platform as the Interceptor 650, but it has a slightly sportier personality.
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 First Ride Review
We spend a day riding the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in California. Based on an all-new 650 cc parallel-twin engine, it's unlike any other Royal Enfield that we have ever experienced.
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Ducati Scrambler 1100 First Ride Review
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 is bigger, more powerful and gets a whole lot of technology, including riding modes, cornering ABS and fully adjustable suspension. We spend some time with the new members of the Scrambler family to see if it's worth the price it commands.
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TVS Radeon 110 cc Motorcycle Launched; Priced At Rs. 48,400
The TVS Radeon was first shown as a concept at the 2012 Auto Expo, but the production model is a lot different from the concept shown at the Expo. Unlike the concept, which had a 125 cc engine, the production model of the Radeon is powered by a 110 cc engine.
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2018 Honda Africa Twin First Ride Review
We spend some time with the new 2018 Honda Africa Twin, which now gets some minor updates to make it an even better middleweight adventure bike.
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Exclusive: TVS To Launch All-New 110 cc Motorcycle
TVS Motor Company will launch a new 110 cc commuter motorcycle which is expected to share its engine with the TVS Victor, but is likely to get some unique features.
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