The Ducati Scrambler was officially launched in Asia at an event held in Thailand. Bike India was on hand to participate in the proceedings, and here are all the impressions we gleaned when Ducati’s newest offspring was flagged off [Read more…]
Adventurous Foray: Bajaj Pulsar AS 200 and AS 150 First Impressions
With the Bajaj Pulsar AS 200 and AS 150, the company say that they have started seeding the process of creating the affordable adventure bike segment. We got astride both the AS 200 & AS 150 to see what they are like… [Read more…]
Heavyweight Class: TVS Scooty Zest 110 Long Term Review
This is what the TVS Scooty Zest 110 has been up to in the past couple of weeks post its service. [Read more…]
Scary Monsters and Nice Rides: Ducati 821 Monster First Impressions Review
We’ve just completed a lengthy run astride the Ducati 821 Monster in Chiang Mai. Here’s a glimpse into what this naked street bike is all about
Easy on the Pocket – Honda Unicorn 160
The day I picked up the new Honda Unicorn 160 from the Mumbai showroom, I fell in love with it. I had ridden from Pune to Mumbai on an Activa 125 and was excited to ride this new Unicorn. Although it looks different from its predecessor, it still retains its core plus-points such as handling and comfort. The suspension set-up is perfect, which made my 180-km ride back to Pune very comfortable. The next weekend I filled Rs 500 worth of petrol, which is a little over seven litres, and rode from Kondhwa, Pune, to Bandra (west), Mumbai, and on the following Monday I rode back to Pune without having to fill a drop more. That makes riding the Honda Unicorn across cities more economical than taking a bus or a cab. Besides, the journey is a lot more fun this way. The Unicorn is now due for its first service. Let’s see if we can get a little more out of this mythical creature.
Kilometres done: 1,000
Parts replaced: None
Maintenance cost: None
Scoot Shoot: Honda Activa-i v TVS Jupiter v Yamaha Cygnus Alpha Comparison Test
The scooter is the psychological antithesis of the motorcycle. Whereas the motorcycle has evolved into a transportation tool that is increasingly focusing on riding pleasure, the scooter has evolved into a more practical tool for the dyed-in-the-wool commuter. We find out which of these three scooters offer the maximum bang (utility) for the buck [Read more…]
Vee 4ce: Honda VFR1200F
We get astride the VFR1200F at the Chennai racetrack and are mighty impressed by the innovations that this motorcycle flaunts. Honda pull out a sport tourer with the best functionality, but, we feel, a not-so-pleasing form.
The Heart of the Matter: Suzuki V-Strom First Ride Review
There are plenty of things to appreciate about the new Suzuki V-Strom, but the party piece in the package has to be that super V-twin heart tucked in a sweet handling frame. We bring you the seat of the pants report [Read more…]
March of Progress
The Modest Twin
As expected, Bajaj Auto have launched a 125-cc variant of the Discover M. Does it stand out or is it one too many?
Story: Piyush Sonsale
Photography: Sanjay Raikar
Recently, I watched a video compilation of old television commercials. It was amusing and nostalgic to see those iconic adverts again as I could recall how impressive they were back then. Yet I couldn’t help noticing how dated and hilarious they feel today. Things lose relevance in time, no matter how good they are, and the only way to retain their appeal is to upgrade them. Bajaj Auto are well aware of this fact, and hence they have been busy revamping their popular Discover line of commuter motorcycles since the last year. The Discover 125M is the latest addition to the line-up, but before we get to the details, let’s see where it stands in the family.
The Discover brand now has a two-tier line-up. While the 100T, 125T and 125ST are premium offerings in their respective segments, the 100M and the new 125M form the lower, cost-effective layer. The M line has been brought in to replace the older generation Discovers, which are available only until the current stock lasts since production has already ceased.
The similarities in the design of the T/ST and the M line of Discovers gives them a family look and they even share the same single-cylinder, four-valve DTS-i engine but are based on separate platforms. The 100M and 125M have a 50-mm shorter wheelbase, are visibly smaller in size and have simpler equipment compared to the T/ST.
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