Bike Reviews

Preetam Bora

Mar 15, 2016, 9:29 PM

2016 Triumph Thruxton R First Ride Review

One look and the Thruxton R looks the part - that of a striking and imposing silhouette of the iconic Thruxton racer. In a way, the Thruxton seems heavily inspired by modern day custom cafe racers. It almost looks like a factory custom job, in production form.

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  2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black: First Ride Review

  We ride the new Triumph Bonneville T120 Black around sunny Cascais, Portugal. It's an all-new bike, new aesthetics, new suspension, new chassis, and an all-new engine, which now gets liquid cooling. And this modern classic has gone more modern - with ABS, traction control, ride-by-wire throttle, riding modes - the works!

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  Royal Enfield Himalayan First Ride Review

  A question posed at the technical briefing by Royal Enfield was whether the Himalayan has been tested extensively on city roads. Pat came the reply from the Himalayan project lead saying, of course, it has been tested on city roads but putting those pictures or videos just wouldn't look good for an adventure tourer.

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  Preetam Bora | Apr 5, 2016

  Bajaj V15 Review

  We ride Bajaj Auto's all-new commuter motorcycle that is built with the metal of the INS Vikrant, while the unique styling is inspired by cruisers and cafe racers.

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  Preetam Bora | Feb 19, 2016

  2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200S: First Ride Review

  We ride the new Ducati Multistrada 1200S in a 320km loop around Chiang Rai, Thailand. Loaded with hi-tech features and electronics, the Multistrada 1200S also sports a new engine with DVT - desmodromic valve timing. After a day in the saddle, here are our first impressions

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  Preetam Bora | Feb 9, 2016

  2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Review

  The new Kawasaki Versys 650 is finally here - a bike many enthusiasts have been waiting for. We take a brief ride on the latest sport tourer from Kawasaki and come back suitably impressed.

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  Preetam Bora | Feb 3, 2016

  Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom First Ride Review

  We take the new Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom for a brief spin around the Thar desert. It's a nice handling Harley, and comes with a motor which will keep you happy - cruising long highways or even the weekend breakfast ride.

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  Preetam Bora | Jan 21, 2016

  2016 TVS Victor Review

  We ride the new 2016 TVS Victor at the TVS Motor Company's test track at its Hosur plant premises. What's the new Victor like and how does it ride? Here are our impressions.

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  Preetam Bora | Jan 5, 2016

  Benelli TNT 600 GT, TNT 600i Review

  The two 600cc twins from Benelli - the Benelli TNT 600 GT and the TNT 600i offer two bikes based on the same platform but with different personalities. And they are the least expensive in-line four cylinder bikes available on sale. What are they like? We spend some time riding the two Benelli 600 twins around Pune.

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