The fully faired sport motorcycle trend is a relatively recent phenomenon. Yamaha were the first to deliver a purpose-built small-capacity sport bike in the form of the R15 a few years ago and then Honda gave us the CBR 250R and then 150. However, KTM have probably given us the first set of bikes that are genuine sport bikes that make no pretension to wanting to be put to commuter use. Here’s our take on the RC 390 and the 200 [Read more…] about Ready to Race: KTM RC 390 and RC 200 Road Test Review
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The Feel-good Bike: Hyosung GT 250 R First Ride Review
The Hyosung GT250R now sports a new set of graphics that enliven the bike’s sporty styling. We get astride this Korean quarter-litre motorbike [Read more…] about The Feel-good Bike: Hyosung GT 250 R First Ride Review
No Excuses – Yamaha YZF R1, R1M First Ride Review
‘If a rider is not quick on a bike as stunningly sharp as this, there are no excuses left’. That’s our first impression as we ride the Yamaha YZF R1 for 2015 at the Sydney Motorsport Park
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Race-derived: KTM RC 390 First Ride Review
The newly launched KTM RC 390 is the sport bike that India needs. That is how the KTM management described things at the launch. Fortunately, we can tell you if it’s true or not, for we were one of the three Indian publications to be invited to Modena in Italy to ride the motorcycle [Read more…] about Race-derived: KTM RC 390 First Ride Review
Suzuki Launch new Gixxer SF
The wait is over! Suzuki India have launched the Gixxer SF fully-faired ‘Street Sport Bike’ at Rs 83,439 (ex-Delhi). [Read more…] about Suzuki Launch new Gixxer SF