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 close to 8 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: Does The Aprilia Tuareg 660 Make Sense At Rs. 19 Lakh?
Aprilia India has launched the Tuareg 660 at eye watering prices of Rs. 18.85 lakh and Rs. 19.16 lakh. Is it worth the price tag?
Analysis: Will The CFMoto Ibex 450 MT Challenge Royal Enfield Himalayan’s Global Aspirations?
The new Royal Enfield Himalayan may be an impressive mid-size adventure bike, but the China-made CFMoto Ibex 450 MT may pose a challenge in global markets.
Jeep Trails: Weekend Date With The Wrangler Rubicon
We spent a couple of days with Jeep India and got a taste of the Jeep Life at the Jeep Trails – Goa Quest!
2024 Jawa 350 Road Test Review: Less Power, Big Improvement!
The 2024 Jawa 350 has a bigger engine, slightly bigger dimensions, but makes less power. What has changed, has it improved, and could it have been better? We try to answer these questions.
2024 California Superbike School Review: Un-Learning To Ride!
After more than 30 years of riding motorcycles, I head to the California Superbike School at the Madras International Circuit to learn to ride ‘properly’. The three-day experience is a revelation!
Opinion: Will The Mavrick 440 Make Magic For Hero MotoCorp?
Does the new Hero Mavrick 440 have the charisma to establish Hero MotoCorp in the premium motorcycle segment?
Opinion: Can The Svartpilen 401 Turn Husqvarna Into A Household Name In India?
Will the new Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 be able to help change the Swedish brand’s fortunes in India?
Gurugram To Sambhar Lake In Rajasthan With The MG ZS EV
We head to the Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan from Gurugram in the MG ZS EV, to see what it’s like to head out on a long-ish road trip with an electric car.
Aprilia RS 457 Review: Is It As Good As It Looks?
We ride the Aprilia RS 457 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore and from our first ride experience, the RS 457 comes across as friendly and forgiving, but entertaining as well.
Off The Grid: A Road Trip To Namdapha National Park
It was one of those spur-of-the-moment quick drives to India’s eastern frontier, but the Mahindra Thar proved to be an impressive and capable companion when the road surface disappeared.
Ducati DesertX Review: In Pictures
The Ducati DesertX has sporty on-road performance and true off-road capability, making it the near-perfect adventure bike available right now.
Harley-Davidson X440 Review: In Pictures
We ride the made-in-India Harley-Davidson X440 on everyday roads, and after spending and living with it for a few days, we come back impressed!
Best Motorcycle Reviews Of 2023
Here’s a look at some of the best bikes of 2023 that we got a chance to swing a leg over and review.
Ducati DesertX Review: Is It The Best Adventure Bike?
The Ducati DesertX has the near-perfect blend of sporty on-road performance, and true-blue off-road capability. Is it worth its hefty price tag though?
Harley-Davidson X440 Road Test Review: RE-born Hero!
We ride the Harley-Davidson X440 on everyday roads, in the city and out on the highway to get a sense of what this made-in-India, single-cylinder Harley-Davidson offers. And the results are a pleasant surprise!
2023 Yamaha MT-03 Track Review: Fun & Forgiving, But Is It Worth It?
The Yamaha MT-03 is the naked version of the R3, and as we found out, it’s fun, forgiving and comfortable. All great qualities but is it worth its Rs. 4.60 lakh price tag?
2023 Yamaha R3 Racetrack Review: Pricey Proposition!
The Yamaha YZF-R3, or R3, makes a comeback to India, and we spent a few laps around the Buddh International Circuit to see what has changed, what’s good, and what could have been better.
All-New Royal Enfield Himalayan Launched; Prices Begin At Rs. 2.69 Lakh
The all-new Royal Enfield Himalayan is a completely new motorcycle with a new engine, new chassis, and new features and electronics.
New Royal Enfield Himalayan Review: In Pictures
The all-new Royal Enfield Himalayan promises more than all-round versatility and could easily be one of the best adventure bikes to be introduced in recent times.
2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan First Ride Review: Is It The Perfect ADV?
The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 gets more performance, more capability as well as the latest tech and features to make it a very impressive adventure motorcycle.
