The TVS Ronin has been my bike for the daily commute to and from work for a few months now.
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Jawa Perak Stealth Launched from Rs 2.13 lakh
The Jawa Perak has always been an unconventional offering in the crowded retro motorcycle market, and Jawa have refreshed it for the current model year with a new Stealth dual-tone model, sporting a combination of matte black and matte grey paint. The price remains the same at Rs 2.13 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Changing Dynamics
Here is something that throws ample light on how the Indian motorcycle industry has changed over the past decade.
The jury round for the Bike India Awards was held last month. New bikes that were launched between the 1st of December 2022 and the 30th of November 2023 qualified for the Bike of the Year Award 2024. There was only one 100-cc motorcycle, the Honda Shine, that was launched during this period. There were two other motorcycles below 200 cc, two below 250 cc, and two scooters with internal combustion engines (ICE), besides four electric scooters. The segment above 300 cc and below 500 cc, on the other hand, witnessed six new launches. Now, if you went back by 10 years, you would have had six to eight commuter bikes, four to five scooters, and only one or two bikes above 250 cc. Clearly, the dynamics of the Indian two-wheeler industry have changed and the manufacturers also seem to have realised that the cost of making a mid-sized motorcycle is not so much more than that of making a commuter. Moreover, profitability is far greater in respect of a mid-sized motorcycle.
There were a number of strong contenders for the Bike of the Year Award. They included the KTM 250 and 390 Duke, Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X, Harley-Davidson X440, TVS Apache RTR 310, and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. We also had the BMW S 1000 RR, Ultraviolette F77 electric bike, and two Ducatis: DesertX and Diavel V4. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 was crowned the Bike of the Year.
The traffic situation is going from bad to worse by the day, what with the number of new vehicles coming out every day and the lack of any rider training before one gets their riding licence. We need proper rider training schools to teach traffic rules, the basic dos and don’ts of riding on the road, and, equally importantly, the principle of the right of way.
Aspi Bhathena
Editor
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Long Term Review
The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 has been a prominent player in the quarter-litre motorcycle segment, offering a welcome combination of performance, style, and practicality. Having ridden this motorcycle for just over a month now and having covered about 900 kilometres, we can state definitely that we have enjoyed our time astride the motorcycle.
[Read more…]Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Long Term Review
About two months after its launch, the new Royal Enfield Himalayan won the coveted Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) 2024 award. It became instantly evident that this is a motorcycle that has many surprises in store and we look forward to discovering all of them now that it has joined our long-term garage.
[Read more…]Interview – Harith Noah, India’s first Dakar Rally 2 winner | ‘I guess we grew up, went up the ladder together and now we are here.’
India’s first Dakar Rally 2 winner, Harith Noah, speaks to us about his most successful Dakar outing yet.
[Read more…]Mobility On Two Wheels – Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024
Two-wheeler stalls at the first-ever Bharat Mobility Global Expo were abuzz with bike displays ranging from the super cool Hero 450 Rally to the new Suzuki GSX-8R. There was a lot that caught our eye.
[Read more…]TVS Eurogrip Beamer, Duratrail and Terrabite Review – Out in the Real World
TVS Eurogrip are a manufacturer who takes testing seriously and this time they wanted us to experience their products in the real world.
[Read more…]Parallel-Twin Madness – Royal Enfield Track School
We flew to the legendary Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore to take part in the Royal Enfield Track School
[Read more…]Hero Mavrick 440 First Ride Review—Hero’s Top Gun
The vast expanse of the White Desert was our backdrop as we experienced the Hero Mavrick 440; the largest-ever motorcycle from Hero MotoCorp.
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