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  • The "Splendid" Hero Honda Splendor

    I bought her on 19/02/2000 from Southern Auto, Chennai. I have been thinking of a long term ownership report for quite a while now, but kept putting it off. Why now? There is a reason, but other things…
  • TVS Wego, Review / Comparison with rivals

    Soon as i got the green light to get myself a scooter, countless hours were spent on reading online reviews of the Honda Dio,Activa, and not to forget the Suzuki Access too. I was opting for the Dio.…
  • Indian Two Wheelers that flopped

    The Ford Edsel was a car which was much hyped before its launch and it failed in the market miserably (1957-59).As its name is synonymous with market failure in the world of automobiles, we would…
  • DRI gets cracking on Mumbai superbikes

    Just read in this mornings TOI that the DRI has started cracking down on Mumbai's superbikes again. About 70 bikes already seized, multiple showrooms & dealerships raided and the search has only begun.…
  • Yamaha FZ16 with 250cc engine swap

    Another Mod FZ you might be interested: Specs - 250cc, 4 Valve, DOHC, Water Cooled, 6 Gear, 25ps, 21.5Nm. All done with my own hands. All systems, switches, indicators, interlocks functional…
  • Sammyboy's Menace - Apache RTR 180

    Finally around June it was decided that we should get one. The fight was between the ZMA (which both loved ) and the 180. Have already ridden a ZMA so am well aware of its power and smoothness. Went…
  • All about Two stroke (2T) oils

    I was looking for a thread on 2T oils but couldn't find one so here it is. Lets share reviews, experiences and places to buy them from. I'm listing some of the better ones and their prices per liter…
  • Why Enfield Bullet?

    Why you love the 'Bull' so much? I’ve seen people who ride for the sake of riding and that's because of the only reason that it's a “Bull”. Some are so much fond of old classics, anyway not…
  • The unassailable Dilip Bam!

    I seldom read bike reviews, but the ones I could never resist are those penned by Dilip Bam! Those amongst us who read car magazines from the 80's and early 90's will fondly remember this chap for…
  • Ducati Monster 796 ownership

    Bloody Italians I muttered in Dec 2006 when I lost about 800 Euros and a digital camera in Rome to the thugs. But that brief trip during Christmas taught me enough of their style and culture and how…
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