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  • Starting issues on my Yamaha R1

    All is not well with the R1. Riding has been less, only a few 20kms round trip runs on Sundays just for the sake of keeping the bike running have happened since the last longer ride. And of this a…
  • What motorcycle for 4.5-lakhs?

    I can afford to run a machine that gives above 20kmpl, is priced under 4.5L(don't want to finance the purchase) and should be serviced under 10k per year on an average. Time wise, i would prefer annual…
  • Group Cycling Ride to Mysore

    The plan was to ride to Mysore (150 Kms) and return next day in Car/Bus/Train with the cycles shipped via cycle carriers (a Tata Winger). Once this plan was in place, we also had few non cyclist friends…
  • 1984 Honda Magna bike restoration

    These Magnas were originally introduced in 1982, with the V45 and V65 coming first onto the American Soil. The V65's smaller sibling, the V45 Magna (similarly specced V4 45 cubic inch-750cc) was actually…
  • My Ducati Multistrada, 4000km up

    Completed the 4K kms recently enjoying the beautiful chilly weather during early morning hours. A ‘photologue’ from recent rides
  • How I finalised the Honda NX500

    "I have decided to bite the bullet and booked the Grand Prix Red color. Delivery ETA is by the first week of March. Recently, I did a comprehensive test ride of the older CB500X and the new Himalayan…
  • Bad Experience | Jedi Customs

    Meet my 2012 Royal Enfield Classic 500 - a dream for me and my dad that rolled into reality, almost a decade ago. I, armed with naivety and a limited budget, set sail for this unchartered territory…
  • An E-scooter for last-mile delivery

    Qargos, a Pune-based start-up, has developed what is claimed to be the world’s first electric cargo scooter. The company has now commenced road trials ahead of its market launch expected during…
  • Hero Mavrick 440 launched @ 1.99L

    Hero MotoCorp has launched the Mavrick 440 in India. The bike is available in three variants – Base, Mid and Top, with prices starting at Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the Mavrick 440…
  • 9-year hiatus to get my 390 Duke

    The engine can be scary and dangerous in the wrong hands. Luckily, I am at a more mature age and my prior experience in testing much bigger bikes helps me keep this in check. I learn something new…
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