BMW announced their partnership with NORODEL back in March 2023 for the development of this new fuel and the aim is to reduce the carbon footprint for and, in turn, overall environmental impact of racing. BMW and NORODEL have developed the fuel using advanced technology and sustainable production processes that results in a regenerative share of a minimum of 40 per cent, which means it reduces CO2 emissions during the production process as well. The first time this CO2-reduced RacE-Fuel WSBK R40-A was used was during the WSBK Season Opener in Australia this year.
[Read more…]BMW Motorrad Safari 2024 Registrations Open
BMW Motorrad regularly create great customer ride events and the BMW Motorrad Safari is one of their most inclusive events; unlike the GS Experience which is open only to owners of a BMW GS series motorcycle (from the friendly 310 to the mighty 1300). The registrations are now open for the 2024 edition of the BMW Motorrad Safari. For registration, owners need to contact their nearest BMW Motorrad dealership.
[Read more…]California Superbike School 2024 – Practice Makes Perfect
We got a chance to hone our track riding skills by attending a California Superbike School session at the MMRT in Chennai.
Story: Azaman Chothia
Photography: Aditya Bedre
Michelin, Antin and Enviro Announce Tyre-recycling Plant
Michelin join Antin and Enviro in construction of the first end-of-life tyre-recycling plant in Sweden.
[Read more…]Clan SNKR Stealth Edition WP Riding Shoes Review
Clan shoes brought in a new form of rider safety for Indian motorcyclists with the Clan SNKR 1.0 riding shoes which offered reasonable protection without looking like full-on riding boots. The Clan SNKR Stealth Edition WP offers a black aesthetic with different coloured highlights and adds the single most-requested feature as an option – waterproofing.
I have been using them regularly for commuting for a little more than a month and they are holding up well against the daily grind. The shoes are true-to-size, which means UK size 9 fits me perfectly. Like any leather shoe, the Clan shoes have also stretched a bit over regular usage and now conform to my feet even better. Despite wearing them for prolonged hours at the office (approx 9-10 hours per day) there’s not a lot of sweat when I am taking them off at the end of the day. Granted, they are not as airy as sports shoes and are much heavier, but compared to sitting in the office wearing full-blown riding shoes there’s simply no contest – the Clan shoes win hands down.
While the Clan SNKR Steal Edition WP can’t possibly offer the same level of waterproofing as let’s say a pair of adventure riding boots, they do the job in case of occasional wet patches on the road. In terms of protection, just like waterproofing, the Clan shoes will not match up against touring boots but offer a decent amount of protection which can’t be found in sports shoes. The Clan SNKR Stealth Edition WP offers protection in the form of thermoformed toe caps and heel support; rigid moulded TPU discs with foam padding for ankle protection; an extruded midsole for lateral protection and high visibility reflectors at the rear. Thankfully, I didn’t have to test the level of protection first-hand yet.
Looks are one of the reasons why even people who own a pair of proper riding shoes are reluctant to put them on. Riders often choose to forgo the protection offered by riding shoes on casual rides and commutes, instead opting to only gear up for tours or trackdays. The Clan shoes take that excuse away, as they are nearly as stylish and comfortable as regular sports shoes while offering actual protection against riding-related injuries.
The pair cost Rs 8,999 (the non-waterproof version is Rs 1,000 cheaper) which makes them as expensive as entry-level riding boots, so one might wonder why to invest in a pair of them. Well, the reality is they are not replacing your actual riding boots (which you should ideally still put on every time you are riding a motorcycle), but that pair of sports shoes which you put on when going out on your motorcycle. Compared to a regular pair of sports shoes, the Clan makes a lot of sense because it offers a much higher degree of protection in the case of an accident and you can’t really put a price tag on that.
BigRock Motorsports are the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League Champions!
CS Santosh’s BigRock Motorsports end the inaugural ISRL season in fine style, taking the 450-cc International, 250-cc International, and the 250-cc India-Asia mix titles
[Read more…]Eurosport is the Home of MotoGP Broadcasts in India Again
Eurosport’s newest deal will see it acquire MotoGP broadcasting rights in India till the end of the 2026 season
[Read more…]Kawasaki Ninja 500 Launched at Rs 5.24 lakh
After being unveiled at EICMA 2023, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 has reached our shores as a CBU, priced at 5.24 lakh ( ex-showroom). We can assume the Ninja 400 will be discontinued as its last known price is exactly the same.
[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 Launched; Prices Start Under 2 Lakh
Hero have revealed the price of the Mavrick 440, and it starts under Rs 2 lakh, at Rs 1.99 lakh, ex-showroom. Of course, this price is for the Base variant, available only in a white shade equipped with spoke wheels (in our opinion, spoke wheels do look better on retro-themed motorcycles). The Mid variant, offered in either red or blue, comes with alloy wheels and is priced at Rs 2.14 lakh, ex-showroom. The Top variant gets machined alloy wheels and costs Rs 2.24 lakh, ex-showroom. It is offered in two different types of black.
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