Honda is investing in the country’s future
2015
Back to School
‘The students’ imagination, energy and absence of production concerns is a refreshing change for those of us under constant cost and deadline pressure,’ says design guru Glynn Kerr who conducted a master-class recently for the students of the Pune-based ISD-DSK College [Read more…] about Back to School
Unleash the wrath of the gods, for there is no hope
Every day, on my way to Bike India HQ, I am compelled to cross a signal. This in itself isn’t a problem. It is mildly annoying – I’m not some weird, twisted signal-lover of some sort, but it isn’t a big deal. [Read more…] about Unleash the wrath of the gods, for there is no hope
Mark and Brad team up for MotoGP movie
Director Mark Neale and celebrated Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt have teamed up and are working on the latest in an illustrious line of MotoGP themed films – ‘Hitting the Apex’. [Read more…] about Mark and Brad team up for MotoGP movie
MR Raj Kumar no more
MR Raj Kumar (R) receiving a trophy during his racing days
The demise of MR Raj Kumar is a huge loss to Indian two-wheeler racing. ‘Raju’ was the chairman of technical regulations (two-wheeler racing) at the FMSCI, India’s motorsport governing authority, and a former motorcycle racer himself. His career spanned from the mid 1980s to late 90s during which he won several races and championships, mostly on Yamaha motorcycles.
Raju and his twin MR Rajendra were top riders of their era and had also started a company named Indus Karts that made go-karts. Bike India editor Aspi Bhathena, a former motorcycle racer himself, fondly remembers the racing battles he had with Raju and respects him as a competitor and a genuinely nice person. Aspi also adds that Raju was a very good rider who knew how to build a race bike and was also good at setting up the bikes.
MR Raj Kumar passed away last night at the age of 52 years after suffering from a terminal disease since 2012. Bike India mourns his death and salutes his lifelong dedication to motorsport. May his soul rest in peace.
