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  • Honda 2-wheelers: 2 crore up

    Japanese two-wheeler major Honda has gone past the 20 million (2 crore) customer base mark in India. The company's 20 millionth vehicle was rolled out last week, less than 14 years since the it began…
  • When did you kiss the tarmac?

    Kissing the tarmac is among the worst nightmares that a rider would come across. Unfortunately, almost everyone, sooner or later, suffers a fall from his motorcycle. The question is only - When? So…
  • Pics: India Bike Week, Goa

    Look over the past decade and you will realize how much the Indian automotive scene has revolutionized. This revolution has been well pronounced with the biker culture, which has lifted off like never…
  • Rust removal from chrome parts

    As you know, chromium (chrome) plating protects the underlying steel from rusting and of course if it is in good condition it looks good. Unfortunately much of the chrome plating is very thin,…
  • Bajaj CT 100 again - WHY?

    Rajiv Bajaj, commanding the Bajaj ship, has now become well known for steering it in strange ways. From his now infamous statement that Bajaj will exit the 100 cc segment and make the 125 cc the new…
  • Making Handle Bar Risers

    Ninja 300 is an excellent machine. But in city traffic or in any stop and go condition, the forward stance puts a weight on palms. I have often felt that if the bar would be somewhat closer to the…
  • Bullet: Cylinder Replacement?

    I had a piston seizure on my Std 350 '73 model running a 40 oversize bore. There was a loud rattling noise and upon dismantling the cylinder I could see fine lines all along the bore and 3 groups…
  • Motorcycle Photography Thread

    Even among gearheads, motorcycles elicit great passions. So as suggested by @GTO, here is a new thread dedicated to motorcycle photography. Red, Italian, and many of them:
  • Slipper clutch for Duke 390!

    KTM has seen a great response since the arrival of the Duke 390. The motorcycles' performance to price balance has made it a favourite for entry level performance motorcycle buyers. Recent reports…
  • Service Costs of Superbikes

    Rewind 5 years ago to the Superbike scene in India. Owning a superbike was a nightmare even if you had the money to spend. That's because more than 80% of the bikes available in the market were shady,…
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