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    The All-Rounder

    While the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 MotoGP edition is a visual treat, we do not see as many Gixxers on our roads as we’d like to. Read on to find out what is holding back this fully-faired motorcycle.

    Having recently been crowned the 2020 MotoGP champions after 20 years, there couldn’t have been a better time to sport Suzuki’s racing colours. With Joan Mir, bringing back glory, at the Valencia Grand Prix, to the Japanese two-wheeler giant, we, in this part of the world, got our hands on the world champion’s distant cousin…

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    Here comes the hotstepper

    An eye-catching chrome finish, an aggressive riding stance, a beautiful design- we’re talking about that Royal Enfield motorcycle which tames corners. Sounds too good to be true? We ride the Continental GT 650 Twin and tell you what it is all about.

    Royal Enfield motorcycles are known for their laid-back nature with a distinguished exhaust note that ensures heads turn and people take notice. Going by their DNA, they love to cruise in the city or on the highway without being too perturbed by other rev-happy bikes. But the Continental GT 650 Twin, is a different beast…

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    Even better than the real thing

    The Apache RR310 may not have been a runaway success, but TVS claims that the 2020 avatar offers much more than the usual visual and BS-VI engine upgrades. Is this the real McCoy?

    Ever since TVS launched the Apache RR310 in 2017, the manufacturer has upgraded the bike almost every year. In 2019, this flagship model received a slipper clutch and a new gloss black colour. As impressive and value-for-money as the RR310 is, sadly, it never managed to take the market by storm. But TVS is in…

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