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 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.
Author Articles
2020 Suzuki Access 125 BS6 First Ride Review
India's highest-selling 125 cc scooter, the Suzuki Access 125 gets updated to meet the Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations. We spend some time to see what has changed on the Access 125.
Biggest Winners & Losers Of 2019: Bikes
We take a look at some of the winners and losers in the motorcycle segment in 2019. This list doesn't necessarily mean popular demand, or fantastic all-round products, but a combination of product, market response and availability, which also relegates some great products to the losers' list.
2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade UK Prices Announced
The 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R is the most powerful Honda Fireblade ever with 214 bhp of power, and is available in two variants.
Segway Apex Electric Sportbike Concept Revealed
Two-wheeled personal transport company Segway has unveiled an electric sportbike concept, which will be shown to the world at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January 2020.
Entering Commuter Two-Wheeler Space A Mistake, Says Anand Mahindra
Anand Mahindra admits that Mahindra Two Wheelers failed to become a success in the entry-level motorcycle segment. Classic Legends Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has revived the classic Jawa motorcycle brand in India.
Opinion: Will Royal Enfield 500 cc Motorcycles Be Discontinued?
With the new BS6 emission regulations requiring significant updates, and a revised pricing strategy, Royal Enfield may very well do away with its 500 cc models, which have been traditionally made for the export market.
Honda SP 125 BS6 Bike Launched; Priced At Rs. 72,900
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the new Honda SP 125 motorcycle, priced at Rs. 72,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and the new motorcycle is compliant for the new Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission regulations which will come into effect from April 1, 2020.
Benelli Imperiale 400 First Ride Review
We spend some time with the new Benelli Imperiale 400, Benelli India's most-affordable motorcycle. And there's more to talk about it, than just period-correct retro looks, as we found out.
2020 BMW R18 Cruiser Spotted On Test
BMW Motorrrad's big 1,800 cc cruiser, the BMW R18, has been spotted in public for the first time just weeks before the bike is set to be unveiled at the EICMA 2019 show in Milan.
2020 Triumph Street Triple RS First Ride Review
The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS now gets updates to the engine, offering a meatier mid-range and minor visual changes. To see how much has changed, we spent a day riding the new Street Triple RS on roads around Cartagena, Spain, and at the Circuit de Cartagena.
KTM 790 Duke First Ride Review
The middleweight naked from KTM certainly makes for an entertaining and engaging everyday ride, packing a level of performance that is instantly likeable, and surgical precision in handling.
2020 Triumph Street Triple RS Full Details Revealed
The new Triumph Street Triple RS gets fresh styling, updated equipment and chassis, as well as a more powerful engine.
2019 TVS Apache RR 310 Slipper Clutch Review
We spend some time with the updated 2019 TVS Apache RR 310, which now gets a race-tuned slipper clutch and minor cosmetic changes.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 First Ride Review
We spend some time with the newest member of the Bajaj Pulsar family - the all-new Bajaj Pulsar 125. It's the entry-level model of the Pulsar family, and we spend a few hours to see what it has to offer.
2020 KTM 1290 Super Adventure Could Feature Radar-Assisted Tech
A spy shot of the upcoming 2020 KTM 1290 Super Adventure reveals that the new model could be the first production motorcycle to feature radar-assisted technology offering safety systems.
Revolt RV 400 First Ride Review
We get some brief saddle time with India's first artificial intelligence enabled electric motorcycle, the Revolt RV 400.
2019 BMW R 1250 GS Review
The world's most popular adventure motorcycle gets updated with a bigger engine with more power and more technology. We spend some time getting to know the new BMW R 1250 GS, and to see what makes it such a bestseller.
TVS Apache RTR 200 FI E100: All You Need To Know
TVS Motor Company has launched India's first motorcycle which runs on ehtnaol, the TVS Apache RTR 200 FI E100, priced at Rs. 1.2 lakh. But before you think of buying it, here are a few things you really need to know about India's first ethanol-powered motorcycle.
Hero XPulse 200 Review
We spend some time with the new Hero XPulse 200 to see if it has what it takes to have real adventure capability.
2019 BMW S 1000 RR First Ride Review
We hit a few laps around the Buddh International Circuit on a sweltering day with the new 2019 BMW S 1000 RR, a bike which can be lightning fast, yet easy enough to manage for riders new to a 200 bhp-plus superbike.
