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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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Suzuki Intruder First Ride Review
Suzuki Motorcycle India has introduced a 155 cc cruiser, taking design inspiration from the bigger Suzuki Intruder M1800R. The new Intruder shares the same engine, chassis and suspension as the 155 cc Suzuki Gixxer. Is it good enough? We spend some time around the winding roads of Lavasa with the new Suzuki Intruder to seek some answers.
Royal Enfield 650 cc Parallel-Twin Engine Unveiled
Royal Enfield has unveiled the engine that will power two new motorcycles. The bikes will be unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan on November 7, but Royal Enfield has already unveiled the 650 cc parallel-twin engine at its UK Technology Centre in Bruntingthorpe, near Leicester.
Suzuki To Consider CKD Assembly Of Suzuki V-Strom 650 In India
A senior Suzuki India official has disclosed to carandbike that Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) is considering to launch the Suzuki V-Strom 650 motorcycle in India.
2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Range Launched In India
Harley-Davidson has completely upgraded the 2018 Softail range of motorcycles, launching four models in India - the Street Bob, Fat Bob, Fat Boy and the Heritage Softail Classic. The new Softail range comes with the four-valve Milwaukee Eight engines, as well as upgraded chassis and suspension.
New Generation Triumph Tiger 800 May Be Launched
The Triumph Tiger 800 was first launched in 2010, and the model got a comprehensive update in 2014 with ride-by-wire, traction control and riding modes. The Tiger 800 is due for a complete refresh and could very well be the second new model to be launched on October 3.
Ducati SuperSport S First Ride Review
Ducati's newest model is the SuperSport, designed as a versatile, everyday bike with sportbike design and performance, as well as decent touring capability. We spend some time with the all-new Ducati SuperSport S.
Analysis: Motorcycles To Expect From The Bajaj-Triumph Alliance
In 2013, Triumph Motorcycles had already started developing small and mid-capacity motorcycles, specifically for markets like India, but those products were shelved, even before Triumph started operations in India. Now, with manufacturing to be moved to the Bajaj facility in India, we can very well expect the return of such small and mid-capacity Triumph motorcycles.
Bajaj To Launch Electric Vehicle Range By 2020
Will Bajaj Auto start manufacturing electric scooters under the Urbanite brand? Or is there a larger plan in the electric vehicle space? We try to dig up some possibilities...
What The Ducati Acquisition Could Mean For Royal Enfield
If Royal Enfield does get around to acquiring Ducati, it could only mean good news for the Indian motorcycle manufacturer. Here's a look at what could be in store, if the deal does come through.
Honda Africa Twin Manual Will Not Be Launched In India
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has decided not to introduce the manual version of the Honda Africa Twin in India. The Africa Twin is available in only the automatic, dual clutch transmission (DCT) variant in India, and it already has attracted tremendous market response in India.
Exclusive: TVS Electric Scooter Launch Details Revealed
On the sidelines of the 57th Society of the Indian Automotive Manufacturers (SIAM) annual convention, TVS President and CEO, KN Radhakrisnan said that the TVS electric scooter project is well on track and the production-ready scooter will be launched within the next 6 to 9 months.
Triumph Street Scrambler Review
The all-new Triumph Street Scrambler is the latest member in the modern classic range of Triumph Motorcycles. The Street Scrambler boasts of being the best of both worlds - easy ride-ability and off-road credentials. We spend some time with the new Scrambler in town to see what it offers.
2017 Hero Glamour Review
The Hero Glamour has been around since 2005, and is one of the bestselling commuter motorcycles from Hero MotoCorp. The all-new 2017 Hero Glamour gets a new engine, new chassis and updated design. Does it get better than the old Glamour? We spend some time with the all-new 125 cc Hero Glamour - with both the carburetted and fuel-injected variants.
Opinion: Which Motorcycle Should You Buy?
Buying a new motorcycle isn't as simple as what it used to be a decade or so ago. Today, there are dozens of options in the market, and the decision becomes even more complicated when the prospective buyer has a limitless budget. But it's more complicated than that.
Ride Experience: Triumph Tiger Training Academy
The Triumph Tiger Academy offers expert guidance and training on riding an adventure bike under challenging circumstances, when the road ends and dirt trails begin. We get to experience first-hand the Triumph Tiger Training Academy in Aamby Valley in Maharashtra, under the expert guidance of acclaimed rider and motorsport enthusiast Vijay Parmar.
Triumph Street Scrambler: First Ride
We take a very brief spin on the all-new Triumph Street Scrambler. It combines classic styling with adventure capability and promises a lot of capability as a do-it-all motorcycle.
Triumph Street Scrambler: All You Need To Know
Triumph Motorcycles India launched the Street Scrambler bike in India at Rs. 8.10 lakh. Here is everything that you need to know about the latest modern classic Triumph bike.
Triumph Street Scrambler Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 8.1 Lakh
The Triumph Street Scrambler extends the Triumph modern classic range in India and is competitively priced, offering a Scrambler with additional off-road oriented equipment.
Triumph Street Scrambler: Price Expectation In India
Triumph Motorcycles will add a new motorcycle to its modern classic range on August 24 in India. The Triumph Street Scrambler shares the same engine with the entry-level Triumph Street Twin but is equipped with some more off-road oriented equipment. We expect the new Triumph Street Scrambler to be priced around Rs. 8 lakh (ex-showroom). There have been a plethora of Triumph bikes launched this year and we believe there is more to come.
Yamaha Fazer 25 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 1.29 Lakh
The Yamaha Fazer 25 is a full-faired version of Yamaha's quarter-litre naked street, the Yamaha FZ25. It shares the same engine and cycle parts as the FZ25. It is priced at Rs. 1,29,335 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
