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.
Author Articles
Harley-Davidson Streetfighter Designed By Indian Designer
The upcoming Harley-Davidson Streetfighter, the 975 cc muscular bike, has been designed by Harley-Davidson's Indian designer Chetaan Shedjale.
Harley-Davidson's New Partner May Not Be Hero MotoCorp
Harley-Davidson's small displacement 250-500 cc motorcycle will be made in Asia. Sources in Hero have ruled out any product plan with Harley-Davidson.
Suzuki Burgman Street Review
The Suzuki Burgman Street redefines Suzuki's automatic scooter range with a maxi-scooter in the 125 cc scooter segment. We spend some time to see if it's worth its premium price tag.
BMW G 310 GS First Ride Review
The BMW G 310 GS is the stepping stone into the BMW GS family. We spend some time with the 'baby GS', to see what it offers.
BMW G 310 R First Ride Review
The BMW G 310 R is the entry-level roadster to the world of BMW Motorrad. It's made in India, for the world, and we finally get to spend some time with the new BMW naked street, the G310R.
2018 Ducati Monster 821 Review
We spend some time with the new Ducati Monster 821 which gets revised for 2018, with some styling inspiration from the 1993 Ducati Monster M900.
Ducati Panigale V4 First Ride Review
The Ducati Panigale V4 is the most powerful road-legal superbike. And we spend a day with the Panigale V4 S at the Sepang International Circuit.
2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster Review
We ride the least expensive cruiser from Triumph Motorcycles, the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster.
Ather Electric Scooters: Should You Consider Buying One?
The Ather electric scooters promise to change the way we perceive electric two-wheelers. Should you consider buying one? We seek some answers.
Ather Electric Scooters: Key Features Explained
We take a look at the brand new electric scooters from Bengaluru-based tech start-up Ather Energy, the Ather 340, and the Ather 450, and see what they offer.
Ather 450 Electric Scooter First Ride Review
The Ather 450 is the top-of-the-line electric scooter model from Bengaluru-based tech start-up Ather Energy, which was started in 2013 by two friends from IIT Madras.
2018 Hero Xtreme 200R First Ride Review
We ride the new Hero Xtreme 200R to see if it has what it takes to make it a winner for Hero MotoCorp?
2018 Honda CBR650F Review
We spend some time with the 2018 Honda CBR650F, the most affordable full-faired, in-line four sportbike available on sale in India to see if it's the perfect 'first' sportbike for you.
Suzuki GSX-S750: Five Things You Need To Know
The Suzuki GSX-S750 is no doubt a great motorcycle, with more than enough performance and superb handling. In case you're considering getting one, here's a quick fact check.
2018 Suzuki GSX-S750 First Ride Review
We spend a few laps around the Buddh International Circuit astride the newest middleweight performance naked, the Suzuki GSX-S750, and it is impressive!
Okinawa Praise Electric Scooter Review
We spend some time with the latest electric scooter from Okinawa Scooters, an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturing company established in 2015.
Royal Enfield To Set Up Subsidiaries In Thailand And Indonesia
Royal Enfield already has distribution subsidiaries in Brazil and North America, and now the company has announced capex of Rs. 800 crore for 2018-19, including production expansion to 9.5 lakh motorcycles annually.
2018 Indian Scout Bobber Review
It's a cruiser which gives you the thrills and is a guaranteed headturner. We spend some time with the drop dead gorgeous Indian Scout Bobber.
Michael Dunlop Signs Up With Tyco BMW Motorrad
Dunlop will ride for the Tyco BMW Motorrad team at the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and Ulster GP this year, three of the major international road races. Fifteen-time Isle of Man TT winner Dunlop currently holds the lap record for the 60 kilometre-long mountain course.
2018 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 X Review
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird X is not an all-new model, but it's the newest addition to the Royal Enfield stable. It's a factory custom from Royal Enfield, based on the Thunderbird, and it's available in both the 350 cc and 500 cc variants. We spend some time with the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 X to see what it offers.
