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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.
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Royal Enfield Classic 650 First Ride Review: The Desirable 650!
We rode the new Royal Enfield Classic 650 in and around the pretty and quaint hill station of Coonoor. Surprisingly, the Classic 650 exceeded our expectations, but it’s still not without faults. Read on to find out more.
Hero XPulse 210 Review: In Pictures
The Hero XPulse 210 is a significantly improved motorcycle compared to the XPulse 200 in every way, as we found out during our first ride in Rajasthan.
Hero XPulse 210 First Ride Review: Bigger, Better & More Fun!
The Hero XPulse 210 gets more power and torque, more suspension travel, new features, and slightly more weight. But is a 10 cc displacement bump enough to transform it?
Revolt RV BlazeX First Ride Review
The Revolt RV BlazeX offers more range and better performance than the brand’s entry-level commuter motorcycles, the RV1 and RV1+. Is it worth considering?
2025 California Superbike School Review: Smoothly, Evenly, Constantly!
Should you go to riding school more than once? After attending California Superbike School a second time, my answer warrants a few thousand words!
2025 KTM 390 Adventure First Ride Review: Should You Buy One?
How much of an improvement is the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure? That’s the question I had in mind before heading to Goa for the India press ride. After riding it off-road and on the highway, one important question remains. Should I get one for myself?
Aprilia Tuono 457 Review: Taste the Thunder!
We spent a sunny day with the new Aprilia Tuono 457 riding up to and around Nandi Hills in Bengaluru to get a taste of what this new street naked is all about.
Festivals Of India With Volkswagen: Celebrating Lohri In Punjab
Special Feature: car&bike’s Preetam Bora travels to a pind (village) in Punjab to experience Lohri, to mark the beginning of the harvest season, and the end of winter.
Royal Enfield Scram 440 Review: More Power, More Fun!
The Royal Enfield Scram gets a slightly bigger engine, with more refinement, a six-speed gearbox, switchable ABS and LED headlight. Is it any better than before? We spent some time with the Scram 440 to get some answers.
Jawa 42 FJ Review: ‘Simply The Best’ Jawa?
The new Jawa 42 FJ extends Jawa’s popular 42 line-up with a third model. It’s bigger, longer, and more powerful than the standard Jawa 42. But is that enough to charm you into buying one?
Royal Enfield Bear 650 Review: Is It The Best RE 650?
The RE Bear 650 is a street scrambler version based on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. With more torque, more ground clearance and marginally less weight, is it the best of the RE 650s now?
Royal Enfield Scram 440 Launched At Rs. 2.08 Lakh
The RE Scram 440 is offered in two variants, with the base Trail variant priced at Rs. 2.08 lakh, while the Force variant is priced at Rs. 2.15 lakh.
2024 TVS Apache RR 310 Vs KTM RC 390 Comparison Review
The 2024 TVS Apache RR 310 gets more power, more torque, and updated electronics, including optional cornering-function ABS, traction control and cruise control. Is it now a better choice than the KTM RC 390 as an everyday sportbike?
2024 TVS Apache RR 310 Road Test Review: Winging It!
The 2024 TVS Apache RR 310 gets a lighter piston, bigger airbox and throttle body resulting in more power and more torque. We spent a few days with it to see what has changed and if it makes for a good choice as an everyday sportbike.
Royal Enfield Crossroader Riding Jacket Review
At just under ₹ 15,000, the Royal Enfield Crossroader dual-purpose riding jacket offers a high-quality all-weather jacket. But is it the perfect riding jacket? Read on to find out.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Long Term Review: Part 1
The Royal Enfield Himalayan comes back to our long-term fleet with tubeless spoked wheels and has been doing everyday duties. But that’s not what it’s meant to do, is it?
Triumph Speed T4 Review: Less Bling, More Value?
Triumph takes aim at Royal Enfield’s customer base with a less expensive, more torque-laden, Triumph Speed T4, the brand’s most affordable motorcycle. Will it help Triumph increase its market share? We spent a few days with it seeking some answers.
SPIDI Tek Net Riding Jacket Review
The SPIDI Tek Net is a premium warm weather touring jacket, that could be your everyday go-to riding jacket. But there are some things which you need to consider, before ordering one.
Is Honda Working On A 500 cc Modern Classic Motorcycle?
Honda has trademarked the GB500 name in the US, hinting that a 500 cc Honda modern classic may be in the making.
Ducati Diavel V4 Review: Devil In Disguise!
The Ducati Diavel V4 is an all-new motorcycle with its four-cylinder engine, aluminium monocoque frame and updated electronics. And as we found out, it’s now closer to a performance naked than a power cruiser!
