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
Royal Enfield Himalayan Vs Mahindra Mojo Comparison Review
We pit the Royal Enfield Himalayan against the Mahindra Mojo. These two motorcycles might be as different as chalk and cheese but are priced similiarly and offer solid performance. Read on to find out which of these two motorcycles wins this comparison.
Royal Enfield Himalayan: Test Ride Review
The Royal Enfield Himalayan also promises to be a versatile motorcycle - one that will happily do the daily commute and when the call for adventure comes, it promises to deliver. But is it all the motorcycle you need? We take the Himalayan on a test ride...
Ducati Scrambler Review
The new Ducati Scrambler is a neo retro motorcycle in the truest sense - and its design is something which Ducati says is "post heritage" - a contemporary take of the iconic Scrambler built back in the 1970s. We take a ride on the Ducati Scrambler and come back impressed.
Triumph Street Twin Review
The Street Twin is the entry-level Bonneville and this modern classic gets even more modern in its 2016 edition. It's a completely new motorcycle with new design, new chassis, new suspension and an all-new 900cc liquid cooled engine. We ride the new Triumph Street Twin - a bike which could be all the motorcycle you need
2016 Suzuki Access 125 Review
Suzuki has updated the 125cc scooter Suzuki Access, it gets a few design changes, gets an updated engine and also loses weight. We ride the all-new Suzuki Access 125 for a day and come back impressed. Is it the best 125cc scooter? Read on
Honda Dream Neo Gets New Colours and Graphics; Priced at Rs. 49,070
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched an upgraded 2016 version of its 110cc motorcycle, the Honda Dream Neo, but the price has been kept the same at Rs 49,070 (ex-showroom Delhi).
Harley-Davidson Stealth 750 Unveiled
Displayed at the Bangkok Motor Show, the H-D Stealth 750 was designed by the owner of a Harley-Davidson dealership in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as part of a Street 750 build-off challenge.
2016 MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Review
the new MV Agusta Brutale 1090 - the naked street performance bike that promises to offer a lot of everything - exotic Italian lineage, heritage, history and dollops of performance.
2016 Triumph Thruxton R First Ride Review
One look and the Thruxton R looks the part - that of a striking and imposing silhouette of the iconic Thruxton racer. In a way, the Thruxton seems heavily inspired by modern day custom cafe racers. It almost looks like a factory custom job, in production form.
2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black: First Ride Review
We ride the new Triumph Bonneville T120 Black around sunny Cascais, Portugal. It's an all-new bike, new aesthetics, new suspension, new chassis, and an all-new engine, which now gets liquid cooling. And this modern classic has gone more modern - with ABS, traction control, ride-by-wire throttle, riding modes - the works!
Bajaj V15 Review
We ride Bajaj Auto's all-new commuter motorcycle that is built with the metal of the INS Vikrant, while the unique styling is inspired by cruisers and cafe racers.
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200S: First Ride Review
We ride the new Ducati Multistrada 1200S in a 320km loop around Chiang Rai, Thailand. Loaded with hi-tech features and electronics, the Multistrada 1200S also sports a new engine with DVT - desmodromic valve timing. After a day in the saddle, here are our first impressions
Honda Africa Twin: First Look Review
We take a look at a legendary name in the adventure motorcycle segment - the Honda Africa Twin. It's Honda's comeback to a segment they have been absent from for over a decade, since the last Africa Twin was phased out in 2003. There's a lot of interest and lot of expectation from the Africa Twin once the bike is launched later this year.
Benelli TRK 502: First Look Review
Benelli showcased four new motorcycles at the Auto Expo 2016. At least two of them will be launched in India later this year - the Benelli Tornado 302 and the Benelli TRK 502. We take a close look at the Benelli TRK 502 and see what it has to offer.
2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Review
The new Kawasaki Versys 650 is finally here - a bike many enthusiasts have been waiting for. We take a brief ride on the latest sport tourer from Kawasaki and come back suitably impressed.
Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom First Ride Review
We take the new Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom for a brief spin around the Thar desert. It's a nice handling Harley, and comes with a motor which will keep you happy - cruising long highways or even the weekend breakfast ride.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: 7 Things You Need to Know
TVS Motor Company has just launched the Apache 200 4V, the flagship bike of the Hosur-based two-wheeler manufacturer. Here's a look at all you need to know about the new TVS Apache 200 4V.
2016 TVS Victor Review
We ride the new 2016 TVS Victor at the TVS Motor Company's test track at its Hosur plant premises. What's the new Victor like and how does it ride? Here are our impressions.
Helmet Law Repeal Leads to Staggering Rise in Injuries, Fatalities
A study published in the American Journal of Surgery has revealed an increase in number of fatalities and injuries of motorcycle riders in Michigan, after a compulsory helmet law was repealed in 2012.
Benelli TNT 600 GT, TNT 600i Review
The two 600cc twins from Benelli - the Benelli TNT 600 GT and the TNT 600i offer two bikes based on the same platform but with different personalities. And they are the least expensive in-line four cylinder bikes available on sale. What are they like? We spend some time riding the two Benelli 600 twins around Pune.
