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
Hero Glamour X First Ride Review: Now Gets Cruise Control, Ride Modes!
The Hero Glamour X is the latest generation model of Hero MotoCorp’s iconic 125 cc motorcycle. Will it be able to recreate its previous success with features like cruise control and ride modes?
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E20 Fuel Delays Yamaha’s Big Bike Launch Plan
It’s been over a year since we rode the India-bound Yamaha MT-09 in Japan. Yamaha’s big bike launch plan for India has been delayed due to the push for E20 compliant models.
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KTM 390 Adventure X Vs Triumph Scrambler 400X Comparison Review
Scrambler or Adventure? Which one should you choose, and why? The gloves are off, no holds barred, in this epic showdown between the Triumph Scrambler 400X and the KTM 390 Adventure X!
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25 Years Of Honda Activa: How This Iconic Scooter Transformed India
The Honda Activa’s 25-year-old milestone marks not just an iconic and successful brand – it is also a fitting example of how a two-wheeler transformed personal mobility in India.
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Triumph Thruxton 400 First Ride Review: Brewed Speed
We spent a few hours with the latest Triumph café racer, the new Thruxton 400. Will the made-in-India Thruxton be able to get folks interested in the café racer category? Read on.
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Hero Xoom 125 Road Test, Review: Better Than The Best?
The Hero Xoom 125 gets in the ring to offer a sporty 125 cc scooter that’s scores high on presence, and promise. Is it worth considering? Or are there some chinks in its armour?
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Opinion: Will The New Kinetic DX Be Able To Ride On Nostalgia?
The new Kinetic DX electric scooter has a design which takes obvious inspiration from the much-loved and highly popular two-stroke Kinetic DX scooter. Will Kinetic be able to recreate the same success?
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BSA Bantam 350 Unveiled
The resurrected BSA Bantam 350 appears to share a lot of components with the Jawa 42 FJ and could be based on that model, including the engine and chassis.
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2025 KTM 390 Adventure X Review: The More Practical Choice?
The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure X has been updated with the same electronics suite as the “standard” KTM 390 Adventure. Is it the more value for money choice with alloy wheels and non-adjustable suspension?
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2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 First Ride Review
The TVS Apache RTR 310 has been updated with new features and technology to improve overall rideability. We rode it in Coimbatore to find out if there’s some noticeable changes in the new RTR 310.
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Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Launch Details Revealed
Kinetic Green has confirmed the launch of the new Kinetic DX electric scooter on July 28, 2025. The Kinetic DX name has been revived from the two-stroke Kinetic Honda SX from the 1980s.
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2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z First Ride Review
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z gets an updated engine with more power, better tyres and brakes, as well as a quickshifter. At Rs. 1.92 lakh (Ex-showroom), it’s a great budget performance bike. But is it without fault?
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Hero Vida VX2 Plus First Ride Review
The Vida VX2 is Hero MotoCorp’s new affordable electric scooter which aims to disrupt the market by accelerating adoption of electric scooters. Does it manage to make an impression? Read on.
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International-Spec KTM 390 Enduro R Launched At Rs. 3.54 Lakh
The international spec KTM 390 Enduro R features more suspension travel, additional ground clearance and a taller seat height.
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2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: Differences Explained
The 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z gets an updated powertrain with more power, and a standard quick-shift system, along with updated brakes. Here’s all you need to know about the new Pulsar NS400Z.
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KTM 390 Adventure X To Get Riding Modes, Cruise Control
The KTM 390 Adventure X will get all the electronic rider aids, including IMU-powered cornering ABS & traction control available on the standard 390 Adventure.
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny Goes On A 2,200+ km Road Trip
The decision to go on a 2,000 km road trip on the Jimny from Delhi to Assam began with some questions and doubts about its long-distance comfort and highway performance.
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Hero Mavrick 440 Vs Harley-Davidson X440 Comparison Review: Sibling Rivalry!
The Hero Mavrick 440 and the Harley-Davidson X440 are based on the same underpinnings. Which of these two should you consider, or should you even consider either of these two, now, in 2025? We try to find some answers.
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Opinion: Will Mandatory ABS On Two-Wheelers Help Improve Road Safety?
Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) are expected to be made mandatory for all new two-wheelers from January 1, 2026. How will this help consumers, and will it have any impact on the industry?
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ABS To Be Mandatory For All Two-Wheelers In India
Currently, only two-wheelers with engine capacity above 125 cc are required to have ABS. The introduction of ABS in entry-level two-wheelers will likely make them marginally more expensive.
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