Royal Enfield have just launched the new Himalayan with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This just after the recently launched, Classic 350 Signals Edition, a tribute model of sorts to the Indian Army Corps of Signals. [Read more…]
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Royal Enfield launch Classic 350 Signals Edition with ABS
The new bike, although mechanically identical to the current Classic 350, is inspired by the Indian Army Corps of Signals and is the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to feature ABS. [Read more…]
Royal Enfield Unroad Himachal – A Himalayan in Himachal
When it is safer to ride on tarmac, why would one take a motorcycle off it? Simply because it’s more fun. So, when invited to be a part of Royal Enfield Unroad Himachal, we said, ‘YES!’ [Read more…]
September 2018
Safety at Stake
Moto rcycle riders, especially those who care about their safety, are up in arms against the new helmet rule promulgated by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways which makes the storage and sale of non-ISI helmets illegal. Yes, we do need to put a stop to roadside sale of helmets but not the high-end ones such as Arai, AGV, and other reputed brands. As a matter of fact, I have seen roadside helmets being sold with ISI marks on them. How then does one tell the genuine ISI mark from a fake one?
Speaking personally, I will never wear an Indian-made helmet on a racetrack. I recall a Bell helmet advertisement in the 1970s when they had launched a helmet priced at £350 (Rs 31,500). Compared to that, the rest of the helmets then available in the market were priced between £100 and £150 (Rs 9,000-12,500). “Isn’t your head worth the extra money?” the advert asked.
The Indian helmet manufacturers’ lobby may want this rule but let us be honest to ourselves: are the local manufacturers capable of making helmets that will meet international standards? The answer is a big NO. You cannot stop the sale of good-quality helmets that surpass the ISI standards.
Next month I am going to ride the most awaited 650 twins from Royal Enfield in California, USA . If Royal Enfield get the bike right, it will mean a major success for them. The 650-cc twin is just about the right combination motorcycle for Indian conditions; it won’t be very heavy and bulky and, at the same time, it will have enough performance with good manoeuvrability. My very first motorcycle was the Triumph Bonneville 650-cc twin, producing 47 PS , and it was just perfect for India. I do hope Royal Enfield get this one right.
Aspi Bhathena
Editor
Vimal Sumbly to join Royal Enfield; will take on South-east Asia mantle
Vimal Sumbly has stepped out of the hot seat as Triumph India‘s MD and, ever since, speculation regarding his next move has been rife. [Read more…]
BMW G 310 GS Aftermarket Accessories and Prices Launched
BMW Motorrad only launched the much awaited G 310 R and G 310 GS Motorcycles in India last week at an extravaganza in Delhi. The G 310 GS, which is an adventure tourer, has not been given any list of accessories, unlike the vast number of options that its bigger siblings the F 750/850 GS and, of course, the big ol’ faithful R 1200 GS get. [Read more…]
Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus sold-out in 178 seconds!
It took less than three minutes for all the 250 units of the Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus limited edition to be booked and sold through the online route. [Read more…]
Royal Enfield Commence 15th Edition of The Himalayan Odyssey
Royal Enfield’s Himalayan Odyssey 2018 flagged-off from India Gate in New Delhi on the seventh of July. This edition sees the participation of 60 motorcyclists, including ten women that will cover a distance of about 2200 km over a duration of 18 days. [Read more…]
Things To Expect For The New Jawa
November last year Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group tweeted, confirming the launch of the re-invented Jawa brand of motorcycles in India. Here are some things we can expect from Jawa’s reintroduction to the Indian market. [Read more…]
Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor and Continental GT Spotted On Indian Streets
Royal Enfield have been fairly mum about their two twin-cylinder 650-cc models since the initial announcement and the hype that came with it. However, a YouTube user just posted a video of the two bikes being ridden on Chennai streets. [Read more…]
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