We speak to Adrian Sellers, Head of Custom Program & Motorsport, Industrial Design Department, Royal Enfield, about the Continental GT Cup
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BSA Gold Star First Ride Review – A Golden Return
The iconic British marque, BSA, is back with an all-new single-cylinder Gold Star. The renowned badge had been dormant since the early 1970s but now, under new Indian ownership, the Goldie rides again
[Read more…]Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Retro and Metro First Ride – REvolution
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 features some drastic changes unheard of in the company’s textbook. A gamble that could pay dividends.
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Normality Still Proves Elusive
Life was just about regaining normality after the pandemic when the war between Russia and Ukraine gave rise to a global crisis with energy shortage pushing up the price of fuel and gas. The semiconductor shortage seems to be easing now as manufacturers start increasing production. Two-wheeler sales, however, are yet to regain the pre-pandemic figures and the economy is yet to recover fully. The combined upshot of all these is that all the essential commodities are becoming more and more expensive and this naturally hurts the ordinary citizen, who is a two-wheeler buyer, the most.
This month we have tested a variety of two-wheelers, including two 300-cc scooters by Keeway and two 350-cc Hunters by Royal Enfield. The Keeway scooters come in a retro and moto scooter design. To date Royal Enfield motorcycles were made mostly for laidback cruising and riding, barring the Continental GT and the Himalayan. While the GT is a retro café racer, the Himalayan is an off-road touring bike. Now the company seeks to attract younger riders with the Metro and Retro Hunters.
The authorities in Gurugram (formerly Gurgaon) have increased the fine five-fold for driving/riding on the wrong side of the road, for it is one of the biggest causes of road accidents. As has been discussed in these columns time and again, the traffic situation in our country is moving from bad to worse by the day. People tend to show blatant disregard for traffic rules, whether it is traffic signals or cutting a road-divider to make a right turn or driving/riding down the wrong way. Last month I was driving up from Mumbai and was horrified to see a police SUV being driven down the wrong way between Lonavala and Khandala on the Expressway. If the custodians of the law start braking traffic rules in this manner, what can one expect from ordinary citizens? We look up to the Army for setting standards of discipline, but today one comes across even Army personnel breaking traffic rules. We need to take drastic action now, otherwise the situation will deteriorate into one of free for all.
Aspi Bhathena
Editor
Spec Comparo: Hunter v FZ-25 v Gixxer 250 v Ronin
Having trouble finding the right bike which can serve for both city riding and cruising? Here we have the full specification comparison of four bikes which you can get your hands on.
Below are the detailed head-to head specs for the four bikes:
Motorcycle | RE Hunter 350 | TVS Ronin TD | Suzuki Gixxer 250 | Yamaha FZ25 |
Engine | Two-valve, SOHC single-cylinder | Four-valve, SOHC single-cylinder | Four-valve, SOHC single-cylinder | Two-valve, SOHC single-cylinder |
Displacement | 349.3 cc | 225.9 cc | 249.0 cc | 249.0 cc |
Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled with oil cooler | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled with oil cooler |
Power (hp) | 20.4 @ 6,100 rpm | 20.4 @ 7,750 rpm | 26.5 @ 9,300 rpm | 20.8 @ 8,000 rpm |
Torque (Nm) | 27 @ 4,000 rpm | 19.93 @ 3,750 rpm | 22.2 @ 7,300 rpm | 20.1 @ 6,000 rpm |
Gearbox | Five-speed | Five-speed | Six-speed | Five-speed |
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Launched
The much-awaited Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 1.50 lakh and going up to Rs 1.68 lakh (ex-showroom). There are two variants on offer – Retro and Metro – and as many as eight paint schemes to choose from.
[Read more…]TVS Ronin First Ride Review
The TVS Ronin is on a mission to create a segment of its own. We got to ride the motorcycle recently on a rainy day in Goa to bring you our first impression
Story: Azaman Chothia
Photography: Apurva Ambep
18th Edition of Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey Set to Ride Across Umling La
Royal Enfield have announced the dates for the much anticipated Himalayan Odyssey 2022 and this time they ride to Umling La—the highest motorable road in the world.
[Read more…]Royal Enfield Himalayan v Yezdi Adventure – It’s All About the Perspective
The new Yezdi Adventure constantly finds itself being compared to the Royal Enfield Himalayan. We decided to settle this issue with facts and some overlooked perspectives.
[Read more…]Royal Enfield Celebrate Association with Indian Army
To celebrate their long-standing association with the Indian Army, Royal Enfield unveiled a special commemorative sculpture – The ‘Tornadoes Wall’.
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