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    The Triumph Speed 400 gets our vote

    The Triumph Speed 400 is a good all-rounder. With its British DNA and Indian price tag, it definitely should have a lot of people making a beeline for it.

    The Bajaj-Triumph alliance has come up with a blockbuster of a motorcycle, especially considering the introductory price tag of Rs. 2.33 lakhs (ex-showroom). The price tag was something that no one had even imagined and for the first 10,000 customers, looks like a steal deal. The Speed 400 is going up against a wide range…

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    RAHIL SHAIKH
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    Yamaha FZ-X: Quirky yet Practical

    Yamaha has decided to refresh the commuter segment with a neo-retro bike, but is the FZ range starting to look dated or is it still an attractive proposition?

    The FZ lineup is Yamaha's most successful range in India and to give it a bit more versatility, the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer decided to introduce the FZ-X. It offers the commuter segment an urban retro motorcycle with rugged looks and well-known Japanese reliability. The idea behind this motorcycle came into being when Yamaha launched a…

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    ARUP DAS
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    Power Poser

    The Honda CB200X is a handsome motorcycle but like they say… “handsome is what handsome does.” Does the new entrant then have what it takes to win hearts? Read on to learn the answer to that question…

    Honda’s latest motorcycle, the CB200X, launched recently, will fill the gap between an out and out budget off-roader and a naked motorbike in the Indian motorcycle market. With no motorcycle that sits in between the two ends of the spectrum, capable of weekend touring and soft off-roading, the CB200X should appeal to many who’re looking…

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    RAHIL SHAIKH
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    Minimalistic Elegance

    Should you buy the India manufactured Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 with its Swedish design and Austrian engine? We tell you…

    A few moons ago, a pair of Swedish bombs dropped in India in the guise of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250. Both motorcycles which are brand new offerings for India, are best described in two words – ‘Minimalistic Elegance.’ Until their launch, the Indian motorcycle market had not seen anything even remotely close…

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    RAHIL SHAIKH
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    Return of the King

    The big bad Hayabusa returns and is now fully loaded with features that will shame many. Does it still hold its legendary cult status? Let us fire up the afterburners and find out.

    If history has taught us anything it is that every era comes to an end and sadly that is true of the golden age of the larger-than-life sports tourers. Thankfully, Suzuki, has reintroduced the iconic GSX1300R Hayabusa. Yes, it doesn’t have any direct competition anymore as Kawasaki decided to retire its arch-nemesis the Ninja ZX-14R…

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    ARUP DAS
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    A motorcycle for all seasons

    Honda enters the 500cc segment in India with a light, agile and practical adventure motorcycle. Despite the Japanese manufacturer being late to the party, will the CB500X manage to disrupt the mid-size ADV class? Here’s what we think…

    Last few years has seen an upswing in Adventure motorcycles, especially since the entry of the mid-size segment contenders, making them more affordable for many buyers. Honda is known for being extremely meticulous. The Japanese manufacturer waited, watched, analyzed and finally decided to enter the 500cc market in India. It has been present in this segment…

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    ARUP DAS
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    Smooth Operator

    Honda has broken out of its comfort zone and entered the Royal Enfield dominated segment with the H’ness CB350. Just what do these winds of change portend?

    Honda managed to bowl a googly when they entered the retro motorcycle segment by introducing the H’ness CB350. And to be honest, we tip our helmet to them for taking a gutsy decision when most of the competitors have been focusing on naked bikes or compact sports bikes. The CB350 is available in two variants —…

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    ARUP DAS
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    Ballad of simple rider

    Refined and with plenty of torque on offer at all speeds, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, remains a much sought-after retro motorcycle. Have the new BS6 emissions taken away any of the Interceptor’s zing? We find out.

    The Interceptor 650, in many ways, allowed Royal Enfield to flex its muscle and showcase its ability to roll out a retro street bike with modern features and top-notch quality. Ever since its launch in 2018, the Interceptor has swept the market by storm and continues to do so with its gorgeous looks and affordable…

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    ARUP DAS
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    Imposing Cruiser

    What does an all-American cruiser look like through the eyes of BMW? We ride the R 18 to find out if this motorcycle can make die-hard cruiser fans nostalgic.

    When BMW showcased the R 18 concept at 2019 EICMA in Milan, many wondered if the Bavarian powerhouse is trying to bite more than it can chew because of the shrinking of the traditional cruiser segment globally. However, BMW, is serious about locking horns with Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles, and it expects 50% of the…

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    ARUP DAS
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    Return of the thumper

    Nimble, refined, and with vibrations down to a minimal, Royal Enfield’s new cruiser and the Thunderbird replacement, the Meteor 350, has arrived.

    Calling Royal Enfield Meteor 350, the most anticipated motorcycle of the year wouldn’t be an understatement. Sure, Royal Enfield (RE) has its own set of cult followers, but with the introduction of the 650 twins two years ago, the iconic motorcycle manufacturer proved that not only can they produce state-of-the-art bikes for the global market…

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    ARUP DAS

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