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Yezdi Motorcycles made a comeback to the Indian market under the umbrella of Classic Legends. Since their launch, this resurrected brand has stirred a lot of interest among enthusiasts and fans of retro-modern motorcycles. We got a chance to test ride all three motorycles both on- and off-road.
In its latest iteration, the Yamaha YZF-R15 comes equipped with the upside down (USD) fork that everybody wanted and something nobody did
We test the most powerful naked motorcycle on sale in the Indian market: Ducati Streetfighter V4 S.
Story: Azaman Chothia
Photography: Sanjay Raikar, Apurva Ambep
While testing a product that combines the best parts of a scooter and a motorcycle, where do we begin?
Bajaj have updated the Dominar 400 with a slew of accessories and added six kilograms of weight while keeping the mechanicals untouched. How has it panned out?
[Read more…]The TVS Apache RR310 BTO is the latest update to add to the sporty character of TVS’s flagship motorcycle.
Story: Azaman Chothia
Photography: Apurva Ambep
We spend some time with the 2021 Yamaha RayZR 125 and the Fascino 125 Hybrid. Both the scooters get minor but noteworthy upgrades for 2021.
Story: Azaman Chothia
Photography: Apurva Ambep
While we were testing the Yamaha Aerox 155, we received a lot of questions from passers-by and our social media family as well. It took us a while to answer all of them and here are a few of the best ones for you to read.
“Life is good, but it can be better.” That is probably what drove TVS to refresh the Apache RTR 160 4V and we attempt to see how they have got on
Disregard the attractive price tag for a moment, because Suzuki have uprated the 150-hp naked bike for 2021. The engine is now Euro 5-compliant, revs an extra 1,000 rpm, and, although quoted peak torque is down, Suzuki assure us the torque curve is smoother and fatter than earlier. There are new electronics, a new dash, an up-and-down quick-shifter as standard, and conventional traction control (TC) with greater refinement. There is a bold new look as well
This is more of a tweak than a complete overhaul and, remember, the roots of this engine date back to the GSX-R1000 K5 from 2005. Capacity, bore and stroke, and compression are the same as before, with new camshafts, camchain, and valve springs, along with a new slipper clutch among the most significant changes. There is also a completely new exhaust (to meet Euro 5 norms) along with smaller and lighter electronically controlled throttle bodies. The 40-millimetre throttle bodies (down from 44 mm) have been designed to give a smoother feeling upon opening.
The end result is an increase from 150 hp at 10,000 rpm to 152 hp at 11,000 — not a huge step. However, the increase in rpm is interesting. Peak torque is down from 108 Nm at 9,500 rpm to 106 Nm at 9,250 rpm, but the all-important torque curve is now smoother, with a noticeable increase in the mid-to-high rpm range.
The Suzuki sounds a little old school and makes a charismatic induction noise much like an older GSX-R1000. I do not mean this to be derogatory, far from it. I have always liked the sound of the in-line four-cylinder; it sounds meaty.
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