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.
TVS enters the growing adventure touring segment with the new Apache RTX with an attractive starting price of ₹ 1.99 Lakh (Ex-showroom). Is it worth considering? Read on, to find out.
The Yamaha XSR 155 and the WR155 have both been spotted on test on Indian roads. Will these finally be launched in India? Or will the Yamaha NMax 155 be the more likely candidate for an India launch?
Roadster or sport tourer? And to answer that question we have the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 in a head-to-head comparison with the 2025 Bajaj Dominar 400.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
