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
KTM RC 125 First Ride Review
We ride the new KTM RC 125 at Bajaj Auto's Chakan test track near Pune see what exactly it offers, and if it will attract millennial riders.
2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 S First Ride Review
Ducati ups the power-cruiser genre with the new Ducati Diavel 1260. But it's more than just a cruiser with an updated engine. It packs a level of performance and agility that will leave most cruisers in the dust!
World Motorcycle Day: Choosing The Perfect Motorcycle
On World Motorcycle Day, we ponder on the idea of the "perfect motorcycle", and what you should know before choosing your choice of wheels.
2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC Review
We ride the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC in the Himalayan foothills, over twisty mountain roads, gravel and rocky trails, and spend a day checking out how off-road capable the new Scrambler is. And we come back impressed!
Electric Bikes Proposal For Indian Market Has Challenges, Say Observers
The proposal to make most two-wheelers electric by 2025 will need accelerated product development, across segments by two-wheeler manufacturers, but will also require localisation of the supply chain for the new technology.
2019 Suzuki Gixxer SF First Ride Review
We spend a few laps at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) with the updated 155 cc Suzuki Gixxer SF to see if anything has changed in the bike's personality.
2019 Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 First Ride Review
We spend some time with the new 250 cc motorcycle from Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited, the all-new Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).
2019 Hero Pleasure Plus 110 First Ride Review
It's light, nimble, easy to handle, and it's one of the most affordable scooters in its segment. We spend some time with the new Hero Pleasure Plus, the newest 110 cc scooter from Hero MotoCorp.
2019 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Review
We ride the big bagger in Harley-Davidson's Touring range, the 2019 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special. Whether you're a fan of big cruisers or not, the Street Glide Special has an irresistible charm.
2019 Triumph Speed Twin: What To Expect
Triumph Motorcycles will add the new Speed Twin to its modern classic family on April 24, 2019. Here's what to expect.
2019 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled First Ride Review
The 2019 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled gets some updates, including segment-first cornering anti-lock braking system (ABS). We ride the new Desert Sled in Thailand and come back wanting some more saddle time!
2019 Ducati Scrambler Icon First Ride Review
The entry-level model in Ducati's line-up gets updated for 2019. We spend some time riding the 2019 Ducati Scrambler Icon in Thailand to see what exactly has changed and how different it is.
2019 BMW F 850 GS Vs Triumph Tiger 800 XCx Comparison Review
The BMW F 850 GS is the newest middleweight adventure bike in the market. Does it have what it takes to unseat the very popular Triumph Tiger 800? We ride both bikes on the highway, and on some off-road trails to see which one is better overall.
2019 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special Review
The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special is essentially a slightly updated Forty-Eight with new graphics and Tallboy handlebars. But it does make for an enjoyable, and entertaining ride, as we found out.
2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 3.0 ABS Review
The Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 3.0 now gets equipped with dual-channel ABS. Although nothing else has changed on the bike mechanically, we spent some time riding the new R15 ABS variant at the Buddh International Circuit to see if it still makes any sense to consider it.
2019 Yamaha MT-15 First Ride Review
Yamaha has a problem of plenty with the new Yamaha MT-15 joining the ranks. Based on the Yamaha YZF-R15, we spent some time with the new MT-15 at the Buddh International Circuit to see what exactly it offers.
2019 Bajaj Qute First Drive Review
It's not a car, it's not a three-wheeled rickshaw, and it's plonked in an all-new segment called quadricycle. And we have driven India's first quadricycle, the new Bajaj Qute!
2019 BMW F 750 GS Review
We spend a few days with the road-biased version of the new middleweight BMW adventure tourers, the BMW F 750 GS. Despite preconceived notions, we're pleasantly surprised with the capabilities of the BMW F 750 GS!
2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 First Ride Review
Bajaj Auto's flagship motorcycle, the Bajaj Dominar 400 gets updated for 2019, with more power, updated suspension and some new features. We spend some time with the 2019 Dominar 400 to see what exactly has changed, and if it has improved over the outgoing model.
Hero Destini 125 Vs TVS NTorq 125 Comparison Review
We pit the new Hero Destini 125 against the edgy, performance-oriented TVS NTorq 125 to see which one makes for a more sensible buy in the 125 cc scooter segment.
