We rode down to the Aamby Valley airstrip, near Lonavala, to witness the popular Valley Run held there. This was the 11th edition of the drag-racing competition spanning three days
Bike Enthusiasts’ Jamboree
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory: The Best Just Got Better
The most sophisticated Tuono with a new Marelli ECU, combined with an all-new five-inch colour TFT dash, allows more innovative rider aids than ever. New looks, a higher revving V4, a new swing-arm, and a new aerodynamic package — it is the best Tuono to date. Having spent a day on track at Misano MotoGP racetrack in Italy, we came back highly impressed by this motorcycle. Here is how and why
You could say Aprilia have a slightly unfair advantage as they smartly fitted an Akrapovic silencer to the test bikes, to simply add to the amusement around Misano. It does sound amazing, even at tick-over. I know from experience that Aprilia’s V4 has always had a distinctive “character” but now, with more revolutions per minute (rpm) to play with (300 rpm more) this has amplified the experience to over-indulgent levels.
Leaving the famous pit-lane at Misano, the new Factory sounds magnificent, the V4 blasting pulsating vibrations off the pit wall. Out on to the track on pre-heated Pirelli slicks (no need to warm them up), the bike is straight into it, accelerating hard to join the swarm of Italian racers already up to race speed.
The noise is lovely, what a voice! This is escorted by the smoothest of quick-shifter changes I have experienced on a road bike. The changes are quick, perfectly matched in rpm; it is as if the peg, selector, and gearbox have been purposely designed for me.
Spec Comparo – BMW S 1000 RR vs Aprilia RSV4 vs Ducati Panigale V4
BMW is finally set to launch the new BMW S 1000 RR in India and we are eagerly awaiting its imminent arrival. The BMW S 1000 RR, as we know, is one of the most powerful litre-class superbikes that one can buy. But this isn’t the only bike vying for the top spot.
2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 and All-new GSX-R1000R Introduced
While other Japanese manufacturers released their high-performance superbikes some time ago, Suzuki have made their way into the fray now with their dynamic duo. [Read more…]
Idle Chatter: The Bikes Are Here, Now the Roads Should Follow
For years, we hankered for superbikes on Indian roads. For years there were none. Now there are plenty. Perhaps it’s time the roads became worthy of the bikes? [Read more…]
Turbocharged: Looking Forward
How many bikes do we have in the market that you desperately crave for? [Read more…]
The silver screen and motorcycles
There is one thing that Bollywood films are never devoid off, it is the glamour quotient, that only keeps growing with every new movie that hits the silver screen. Fast cars, beautiful women, exotic locations, item numbers, all fit in smoothly regardless of the script and of late adding itself to the list is superbikes. The bikes add the extra hue to the movie, but does it influence the audience? In what way does it influence the audience? [Read more…]
DSK Benelli join hands with Motul
DSK Benelli have joined hands with Motul Lubricants and will use them as a preferred brand of engine oil for their line-up of superbikes. [Read more…]
Invasion of the Green Goblins: Kawasaki Z250, ER-6n
In a double move, Kawasaki today launched two new street bikes – the Z250 and the ER-6n. BIKE India reports from ground zero. [Read more…]
