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
EV Fires: Reasons & The Way Forward For Electric Scooters
Experts from India's EV industry talk about the reasons for the spate of fires in electric scooters, the way forward and the challenges from poorly manufactured products.
Exclusive: Royal Enfield Fury 650 Sports Bike Under Development
According to sources in the know, the new Royal Enfield Fury 650 will be based on the 650 Twins platform and will be a full-faired retro-styled sports bike.
Made-in-China Harley-Davidson 338R Details Published In US
The new bike is expected to be a 353 cc twin-cylinder model built in China by the Qianjiang Group, which also owns the Benelli brand.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 411 Review
We spend some time with the Royal Enfield Scram 411 to see what it offers as a more accessible and affordable model in the Himalayan family.
Analysis: Will Honda Launch The CRF190L In India?
Honda has filed a design patent for the CRF190L Adventure in India. But will HMSI launch a Hero XPulse 200 rivalling dual-sport adventure bike?
Suzuki Avenis 125 Review
The Suzuki Avenis 125 introduces sporty and youthful styling to Suzuki's 125 cc scooter range. But does it have the performance and handling to deliver?
Tork Kratos R First Ride Review
We spend a few hours with the Tork Kratos R, the top-spec variant of the made-in-India electric motorcycle from Tork Motors to get a sense of what it offers.
Hero Lectro Estimated To Grow 100 Per Cent For Three Years: Aditya Munjal
Speaking to carandbike, Aditya Munjal, CEO of Hero Lectro shares his thoughts on the e-cycle category and its future in India.
2021 Ducati Monster: Top 5 Highlights
The 2021 Ducati Monster is a completely new model ground-up and gets a new engine along with a new design.
Bounce Infinity E1 First Ride Review
The Bounce Infinity E1 is India's first electric scooter offered with swappable batteries. We spend some time to get a sense of what it offers, as a product and if it's practical for daily use.
2022 Yezdi Scrambler First Ride Review
The Yezdi Scrambler has no real competitor, at least for now, and is the most affordable scrambler-styled motorcycle offered on sale in India currently. Is it as good as it looks?
2022 Yezdi Adventure First Ride Review
We spend some time with the new Yezdi Adventure to see if it lives up to its promise of purpose-built adventure capability.
2022 Yezdi Roadster First Ride Review
The Yezdi Roadster is the entry-level model in the new Yezdi motorcycle range. It also is closest in design to the Jawa Forty-Two and the original Yezdi bikes of the 1970s.
2022 Yezdi Motorcycles: All You Need To Know
The new Yezdi Motorcycle range, variants, specifications, prices and features explained. Here's everything you need to know.
Vredestein Centauro NS, Centauro ST Motorcycle Tyre Review
We spent a few laps at the Buddh International Circuit to get a sense of what the made-in-India Vredestein tyres from Apollo offer.
2021 TVS Jupiter 125 Review
The TVS Jupiter 125 extends the company's popular Jupiter nameplate with a bigger, and more feature-rich 125 cc scooter. How is it? We swing a leg over it to seek some answers.
2021 Yamaha Aerox 155 Review
We swing a leg over the Yamaha Aerox 155, Yamaha's new maxi-styled scooter, and come back impressed!
BSA Gold Star Engine Developed In Collaboration With Austrian Firm Rotax
Rotax is best known for the 650 cc single-cylinder engine used in the BMW F 650, which used to be sold as the BMW F 650 Funduro in India in the 1990s.
2021 Hero XPulse 200 4 Valve Review
Hero MotoCorp updates the XPulse 200 with a four-valve head, and other changes, promising more refinement and performance.
BSA Motorcycle Brand To Be Re-Launched With New Model
Rights to the iconic British motorcycle brand were acquired by Mahindra subsidiary Classic Legends, which manufactures Jawa motorcycles.
