The city of Rzeszów, Southeast Poland witnessed a new world record on 20 May 2017. Maciej “DOP” Bielicki who is Poland’s leading stunt-man set a new world record for the performing the longest motorcycle burn-out. [Read more…]
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July 2017
Let’s Have Uniformity in Registration Fee Too
WITH THE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) COMING INTO force, from now on you will find the same ex-showroom price for all twowheelers across the country; the on-road price, however, will differ from state to state since the RTO of every state has its own rate of taxation. It is high time we had a uniform registration fee and had the road tax charged on fuel.
The big difference between a two-wheeler designed and built in India and an international one, whether a motorcycle or a scooter, is the number of fasteners used. It is more than three times in case of the indigenous products. The service time for our local bikes is twice as much as that for the international products. Ironically, even with so many fasteners, most Indian two-wheelers begin to rattle after a little while. This is due mostly to bad design and poor engineering, or a combination of both. It is high time the service engineers got involved in the project from the drawing board.
The deportment of two-wheeler riders on the road is frightening. You have senior citizens who, not being confident of their balance, ride with their feet dangling instead of resting on the footboard/footrest. Then you have the kamikazes who are completely oblivious to traffic rules; they think going down the wrong way is their birthright. Such people are a hazard not only to others but to themselves too and give the bikers a bad name. When will the police start enforcing the law and stop triple-seat riding?
Aspi Bhathena
Editor
Vespa and Aprilia Launch Scooters in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is all set to receive a taste of sporty convenience and a dash of Italian style. [Read more…]
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 launched in India
The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a new air-cooled 160.3 cc motor and looks set to storm the growing 160-cc segment. [Read more…]
Could we see Lewis Hamilton on a MotoGP bike in the future?
The answer to the question in our headline would be an emphatic “yes” if the Brit racer had his way, at least if his most recent quotes are anything to go by. [Read more…]
Harley-Davidson Ride to Mana Pass for IMA Cadets and Army Officers
Harley-Davidson offered an adventure of a lifetime of a different kind for cadets and officers of the Indian Military Academy (IMA): a ride to Mana Pass on the India-Tibet border. [Read more…]
Ducati Multistrada Enduro Pro Not Available in India Yet; Pro Accessories on Sale
Ducati India have confirmed that they aren’t launching the new Enduro Pro in India any time soon. [Read more…]
Mahindra Racing to Step Out of Moto3
India’s only team in the Moto3 World Championship, Mahindra Racing, have announced their withdrawal from the competition at the end of the current season. [Read more…]
Yamaha Scooter Spotted Testing; New Cygnus Alpha Maybe?
The scooter was spotted in Chennai being tested alongside its rivals, the TVS Jupiter and the Honda Activa 110. [Read more…]
GST Win: Honda Reduces Price of Activa and Unicorn by 3-5 per cent
Once GST comes into play, Honda prices are expected to be reduced by 3-5 per cent from 1 July. [Read more…]
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