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Luxury motorcycle brand Ducati announced the launch of the new DesertX in India, with prices starting at Rs 17,91,000 Ex-Showroom India.

Ultraviolette Automotive, the makers of the soon to be launched F77 electric motorcycle, hosted its first Battery Day event, where it announced an industry-leading IDC range of 300 km on a single charge on the top-e...

Following on from the reveal of the Trident design prototype at the London Design Museum in August 2020,the test photography showcase represents the last stage of development prior to the launch of this all new Triu...

Okinawa, the makers of Praise and Ridge electric scooters came into our world out of nowhere and became a significant player in the electric two wheeler segment. After some initial hiccups, the company made inroads ...

The latest 200cc offering from Hero Motocorp is the Xtreme 200S, a faired sibling of the Xtreme 200R. We find out if it is worth the extra premium?

We ride the slipper clutch equipped TVS Apache RTR 200 4v Race Edition 2.0 and ponder if the it is still the best bike to buy in the 200cc segment.

A couple of years back I have had the opportunity to ride the massive Indian Roadmaster. This 1811cc Thunderstroke III, electronically fuel injected engine is literally the king of the roads. The Indian Roadmaste...

Not too far from the world of fast bikes is one that is full of humble and sensible commuters. It is in this world that TVS has deployed their latest contender, the Radeon. This new bike finds itself in an arena tha...

The Yamaha YZF R15 bikes have found immense success and love in the Indian market since the time they were launched. These are entry level racing machines from the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer that people have ...

It was a historic moment when TVS Motor Company and BMW decided to join hands to develop a sub-500cc motorcycle. The bikes would be the smallest entry from the German automaker and the biggest from the homegrown com...

We ride Suzuki’s latest Burgman Street maxi scooter in and around Delhi and explore what this new 125cc scooter has in store for riders.

We rode the TVS NTORQ 125 at the company’s Hosur facility and came out impressed by how agile and quick it was. But does it hold up on the Delhi roads? We find out in our Road Test Review.

Royal Enfield has always had a fan following among people made of a sterner stuff. Petite boys avoided buying it because it required you to be tough in all sense to own and ride one. Over the years, though Royal Enf...

Honda X Blade is the company’s third offering in the 160cc segment. It surely has the looks to woe in buyers but does it have the power to stand out from the crowd that comprises of both competitors and siblings?

The one major distinguishing factor between the Indian Scout and the Indian Scout Bobber, is the styling. True to its classic Bobber style, the front and rear fenders are chopped in this model. The Indian Scout Bobb...

Electric two wheelers are evolving in the country in terms of styling and technology. The Okinawa Praise is one fine example of a fairly evolved e-scooter. We check it out on the roads of Delhi.

Menza Motors Pvt. Ltd unveiled an electric motorcycle Menza Lucat at the Auto Expo, in Greater Noida. Pre bookings for the Menza Lucat will start mid-Feb with doorstep delivery as early as mid-August. The M...

When you hear the name Honda, the first thought that crosses your mind is a precision cut machine with engineering capabilities trickling down from its race pedigree bikes. While a majority of their lineup in India ...

India's largest manufacturer of two wheelers, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. unveiled their Xpulse concept motorcycle at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. The Xpulse is an adventure concept motorcycle which gives us a peak into t...

The Suzuki Intruder M1800R is a big bulky cruiser that is meant for only those who can handle a big bike. You also need deep pockets to buy one. The common man is left admiring and ogling at it like Romeo looked at ...

Only a few kilometers into the ride I realised the new Triumph Street Scrambler is one extremely versatile bike. The bike gets almost all the right equipment to enable it for the road and beyond.

Hero Glamour is not a new name in the Indian two-wheeler market. It has been there for years now and through all these years it has been known as a commuter bike that has looks from a segment above. The year 2017 wi...

Most people would refuse to make the switch from an Internal Combustion (IC) engine powered vehicle to an electric vehicle simply because of poor range, lack of charging infrastructure and sluggish speed. But the Ok...

TVS launched the BS IV compliant Jupiter a few months back. Alongside a Bharat Stage IV complaint engine, TVS is also offering the new Jupiter with their Sync braking technology as standard across all variants, Auto...

The new Triumph Street Triple S variant is the lowest of the three Street Triple models, the other being R and RS, yet it has a lot to woo riders and naked bike lovers.

The Triumph Bonneville T100 encompasses all that an iconic British motorcycle should. In its mannerisms it is gentleman like yet it can bring out its cheeky self. The heritage of the T100 is quite evident right from...

The future of motorcycling has arrived. It takes the shape of a bike which combines the best of the cruiser world with the DNA and racing heritage of Italian stalwart Ducati. Christened the XDiavel, this motorcycle ...

Just when a few of us thought that Yamaha champ FZ16 seemed to be losing steam, the company has brought in a new bike to set the tracks ablaze. The strapping new champion is the FZ25. Well sculpted and bold, this...

The Scout Sixty is not a ride meant for the faint of heart but rather a weapon to unleash the rover within. Every fleeting breath you draw while on this motorcycle is a step closer to embracing the freedom which has...

Hero Motocorp decided that their much loved and successful commuter bike needed an increment as well. Thus the Splendor was morphed into the Splendor iSmart 110.

The 150cc engine in the SR 150 is all about ferociousness. With max power of 10.4hp and max torque of 11.4Nm coming at relatively lower rpm levels this one is in the true sense a 'pocket-sized powerhouse'.

Piaggio Group has expanded its portfolio for Vespa in India by unveiling two exclusive products in the country - the Vespa 946 Emporio Armani and Vespa 70th anniversary special edition. The Vespa 946 Emporio Armani ...

Back in the 80s and 90s people used to look up to rockstars as icons, during the 2000 it was the reign of pop stars and now people look up to rappers and DJs for their style statement. It was only befitting for Indi...

This has resulted in the shift in focus towards the 150cc segment. Making their entry in this segment is Hero MotoCorp and what better to show up with a bang than calling their product the 'Achiever 150'!

When I first laid my eyes on the Benelli 600 GT it reminded me a lot of the movie Rocky. The film is based around a struggling boxer Rocky Balboa who eventually ends up becoming one of the most celebrated boxers of ...

Diverse cultures make up this beautiful country of ours. Many a times the tastes and preferences of people are revealed by the products they buy for themselves. Having ridden a whole bunch of bikes in my life, it’s ...

This Renegade Commando comes with a 280cc engine that produces a peak power of 24bhp and 21Nm of torque. These are really good numbers but you get to enjoy the maximum amount of power and torque only close to the to...

Soon I found myself cruising behind the broad T shaped bars of a UM Renegade Sport S. The Sport S has a very urban look with crisp and clean lines running seamlessly along the edges of the bike. The Renegade Sport S...

Enter 2016 and the standards of the common man have changed, no longer does he want just sheer mileage and convenience. Now he demands style and status as well. After all it’s an era of flaunting the good things in ...

I have a need, the need for speed! This line just kept repeating itself in my head while I was riding the new Apache RTR 200. The bold and hunky lines flowing smoothly from front to back give this bike a rather aggr...

Heavy Metal, that’s what the Indian Roadmaster, the massive 1811 cc engine tourer motorcycle is all about. It is best ridden by a man the size of either Khali or Magnus Samuelsson. For record’s sake, Khali is 7ft 1 ...

The Navi is powered by a 109.19cc, single cylinder, air cooled, 4-stroke engine. The power output is 7.8bhp at 7000 rpm and the engine produces a max torque of 8.96Nm at 5500 rpm. We took the Navi to a top speed of ...

Royal Enfield did not just envision an adventure touring motorcycle but has poured its heart and soul into this bike. They began building this bike from the ground up and ended up with a brand new engine. They call ...

But this is no ordinary Mahindra vehicle mind you! It is the big boy’s Gusto from Mahindra Two Wheelers. I say big boy because it has a bigger engine which produces more power and torque. To be specific the new Gust...

Just like the cheetah the 160cc Hornet also has been purposefully equipped to achieve speed and maintain its balance. Pumping power into its paces is the 162.71cc, single cylinder, air cooled, 4-stroke, SI engine. T...

The Honda CBR 650F does not blow its own trumpet. The sound from the underbelly, almost tucked away exhaust is kind of filtered and only begins to pick up scream intensity when you tug at the throttle. As the engin...

Now let’s turn our attention to the new Mahindra Mojo. It’s a 300cc bike and it’s going into a segment where it’s only meant for the young. It’s a segment where the likes of KTM Duke’s are ruling the roost and the l...

Ever fancied yourself in a Batman attire and going around town impressing all those beautiful lasses hanging around those cafes and shopping arcades? All this while it was kind of easy procuring a Batman costume but...

When I was told we are going to be reviewing the new Hero Electric E-Sprint, I began thinking of places which would be good for a shoot. I concluded that we need a lush green backdrop for this vehicle. We took the E...

When you hear of brands like Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, etc the first picture that comes to your mind is a superbike or anything that would resemble that. While each of these manufacturers has a race horse of their own ...

Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. launched their new scooty the Fascino in May, 2015. The scooty is set to compete with the likes of the Vespa and create a significant space for itself in the retro scooty market. The Fascin...

We first reviewed the Suzuki Gixxer on a rainy August day last year. The bike did not fail to impress us. The Gixxer had a unique styling, an edgy design and a rev happy 155cc motor. We were quite certain that it wo...

I had just about finished riding the Indian Chief Vintage and the experience was awesome. The bike was incredibly heavy but then it was thrilling too, especially when it paced on long stretches. It was a true Indian...