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
TVS Teases New Motorcycle: New 450 ADV Concept Or Something Else?
TVS Motor Company has released a teaser on social media about a new motorcycle to be unveiled at the EICMA 2025 show in Milan, Italy. Could it be a concept or a new production motorcycle?
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Honda CB 125 Hornet Review: Gunning For Gold!
Is the Honda CB 125 Hornet just a flashy commuter or a serious contender for the top spot in the segment? We spent a few days with the new CB 125 Hornet to find out.
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Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover First Ride Review: Sense & Sensibility
The Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover isn’t an electric ADV but something in between –a street bike with added versatility and segment-first features. Is it worth considering? That’s what I set to find out.
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2025 Aprilia SR 175 Review
The Aprilia SR 175 will rival the Hero Xoom 160, as well as the Yamaha Aerox 155. We spent a few days riding the SR 175 to see if it makes for a good choice in the sporty scooter segment.
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2025 Yezdi Roadster First Ride Review
The 2025 Yezdi Roadster gets significantly updated from the ground up, with updated chassis, refined engine and design. But is it all style, or is there real substance underneath? Read on.
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Hero Xoom 125 Vs TVS NTorq 125 Comparison Review: Which One Should You Pick?
The Hero Xoom 125 takes on the proven TVS NTorq 125 Race XP in this detailed comparison as we try and find out which one is the better sporty 125 cc scooter.
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2025 Bajaj Dominar Review: Is It Still Relevant?
The Bajaj Dominar 400 gets updated with new features and ergonomic changes. In 2025, is the Dominar 400 still relevant? And should you buy one? Read on.
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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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