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.
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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!
Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 First Ride Review: Goa Trippin'!
We rode the charming new Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 in Goa to find out if it makes for a practical choice as well.
KTM Faces Financial Trouble; Seeks Funding Of 100 Million Euros
Will Bajaj Auto bail out KTM AG and increase its stake in KTM’s parent company?
Opinion: Why The BMW F 450 GS Could Be A Very Big Deal!
BMW Motorrad showed its Concept F 450 GS adventure bike at the EICMA 2024 show in Milan, and it definitely has the potential to shake up the mid-size ADV segment!
CNG Vs Petrol: Bajaj Freedom 125 Vs Hero Splendor Xtec 2.0 Comparison Review
Is the Bajaj Freedom 125, the world’s first CNG motorcycle, a game changer in the commuter motorcycle segment? And will it be able to offer a far more superior alternative to the Hero Splendor, the reigning king of the commuter segment?
Reise traceRad Radial Tyres First Ride Review
If you’re looking for a set of steel-belted radial tyres for your sub-500 cc sportbike, Reise Mot now offers its new traceRad tyres, which are easy to recommend!
Bajaj Pulsar N125 First Ride Review: Is It The Best 125 cc Motorcycle?
Will the new Bajaj Pulsar N125 be able to live up to expectations and challenge the TVS Raider to become the best 125 cc motorcycle? We spent a few hours getting to know the new Pulsar N125 better.
TVS Apache RR310 ARRC Race Bike First Ride
With carbon fibre bodywork, and a kerb weight of just 124 kg, we ride the lightest and fastest TVS Apache race bike at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia!
Opinion: Can Speed T4 Help Triumph Crack The Classic Segment?
Despite a dream start, what has stopped this iconic marque from upstaging the market leader? car&bike’s Preetam Bora dwells on Triumph’s conundrum
BSA Gold Star 650 Review: Single & Ready To Mingle!
Revived and resurrected by Classic Legends, iconic motorcycle brand BSA makes a comeback with the new Gold Star 650. Is the new BSA Gold Star 650 worth the hype?
