The Honda Hornet 2.0 has evolved into a 180-cc machine with a price tag that is just shy of motorcycles that displace more cubic capacity. Which of the three motorcycles discussed here is the one for you? [Read more…]
Archives for April 2021
MY2021 Harley-Davidson Pricing Revealed
Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp continue their strive to keep the American muscle bikes in the country. We have now been given the 2021 pricing for Harley-Davidson’s entire range in India. [Read more…]
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and Himalayan Spotted Testing
Test mules of the upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and the new Himalayan have been spotted doing test runs on the Tindivanam-Melmaruvathur highway in Tamil Nadu.
Royal Enfield Shotgun Patent Filed
A patent has been filed for the Royal Enfield Shotgun name, and we expect this to be another bike built around RE’s 650-cc, twin-cylinder platform.
Husqvarna E-Pilen Concept Revealed
The Husqvarna E-Pilen is the Swedish firm’s first stab at building an electric motorcycle.
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport First Ride Review – Feral Yet Friendly
For 2021, Triumph have launched an all-new Tiger, the 850 Sport, which replaces the standard Tiger 900. Here is our first ride report.
May 2021
Trying Times Are Here Again
The second wave of the coronavirus has hit the country and most of the cities are under partial or total lockdown. Needless to say, this is going to take a toll on the economy which was just about trying to limp back to normality following the outbreak of the fearsome pandemic last year.
This month we bring you the long-awaited Bike India Awards. We delayed the Awards this year in order have a proper presentation ceremony. However, the virus struck again and made it impossible for us to organise a presentation ceremony. Therefore, we decided to personally call on all the winners and present the trophies at their offices.
The year gone by was a tough one for each one of us. Even with all the headwind, the automotive industry has done pretty well and that reflected in the number of new bikes launched in 2020. We had as many as 25 new bikes contending for the coveted Two-wheeler of the Year Award.
Being the only dedicated two-wheeler magazine, it is important that we bring you all the latest news and first rides of all the new scooters, motorcycles, and EVs. This month we have tested an electric motorcycle and also taken a first ride on the Triumph Trident 660.
Rampant lack of discipline and consideration for fellow citizens go to show how we have no respect for traffic rules. To pander to our self-centred convenience, we will not ride for those extra 50 metres to make a U-turn but go down the wrong way instead. This attitude has now proved detrimental to us with the spread of COVID-19 due to negligence in wearing the mandatory mask. Please wear a mask and a helmet while riding a two-wheeler. I wish our leaders practised what they preach.
Aspi Bhathena
Editor
2021 Suzuki Hayabusa First Impressions – Mighty Falcon
The 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa is the third-generation model of this legendary motorcycle and has made it’s global unveil recently.
Bluarmor Blu3 E20 Review – A Cool Deal
The new Bluarmor Blu3 E20 helmet cooler brings improved build quality and comes equipped with a set of cool features.
Ather Plant Visit – Ather Flex Production Muscle
A day at Ather’s brand-new asset: a high-capacity manufacturing facility in Hosur. This investment is crucial to Ather’s pan-India expansion plan