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[Photo Feature]: The Divine North East

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North East Trail

Hola people. Its been really really long I have posted anything in the xbhp forum. Last year some time around this month xbhp provided me the opportunity to go to himalayas as their media representative for the Mahindra Mojo Mountain Trail. I never expected I will be given suc chance to go up for something like this. I met a lot of people there, made new good friends and more importantly I loved each and every moment up in the mountains. The deeds of mountain trail helped me a lot as the time passed away. Few months back I got a call from one of my friend whom I met in the Mountain Trail. He said Mahindra Mojo is going for their 2017 North East Trail and he is taking care of all the visual digital content. He asked me to jump in and cover the whole ride as a still photographer. Woah I didn’t see that coming.


12 days, 2500kms through the jungles, over mud and slush along the mountains was one hell of a exciting ride I had. I don’t know wether I will pen down every detail or not but in the next part I will try to write a brief experience of the divine north east.


Few teaser pictures for now.
















#MadeInIndia UM Motorcycles exports to Nepal

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UM Motorcycles India has exported the 1st lot of Made in India motorcycles Renegade Commando & Renegade Sports S variant to Nepal from Kashipur, Uttrakhand.

UM Motorcycles, which tasted success in India with its 300cc, the Renegade Commando & Sports S, will now export the bike to our neighbor country Nepal. UM also focuses on exporting products from India to other countries. The first batch of the motorcycle has already been dispatched to its aforementioned destination.

Mr. Jose Villegas, Director UM International along with Mr. Ayush Lohia, Director UML, announced “The stylish and versatile next generation 300cc Cruiser bikes come from the Block of UM International that has its deep roots in America and will be present for marketing in Nepal through their Channel Partner IME Group. It has fresh crystal clear LED headlamps, AFS, stronger suspension system, and refined body design with excellent safety & performance features. It offers a high level of Style, Convenience, Drivability, and Assurance.”

Speaking at the rollout, Mr. Rajeev Mishra, CEO, UM Lohia Two Wheelers Pvt. Ltd. said, “We have been endeavoring constant changes in our products to offer better price and quality proposition to our customers. We not only confine ourselves to Indian market but are also working closely with Asia-Pacific markets as well with the aim of offering economical products to our customers, in this venture. I have high hopes over our products durability and comfort all across this segment; we will be working over Nepal operations more rigorously. I am hopeful thatboth our products Renegade Commando & Sports S will be a game changer in days to come in Nepal”.

Mr. Pankaj Singh, Asst. General Manager, UM International stated “Renegade is designed to meet desired performance. It offers all legendary reliability & style that Cruiser bikes are known for. The product is designed to match the evolved needs of all kinds of customers and provide premium comfort to driver & co-rider that too at an economical cost. Both products come with 300CC, 6 Speed synchronous mesh overdrive, liquid cooled powered engines generating roaring 24.8HP,23NM giving the extreme pleasure of long drives. The best part is its refined Digital Info meter setting new standards in the market with 360LED / AFS / USB charger/ wider better tires for extreme driving control”.



Source: UM Motorcycles India

The Next Ghostrider? 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000/R Review

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There are few bikes which evoke a sense of speed and mystery and associate themselves with real life superbikers who have achieved cult status riding them. Our own John Abraham in India is mostly associated with the Hayabusa due to his first Dhoom movie even though he is a brand ambassador of another motorcycle company. However on the world stage it was the Ghostrider who achieved cult status which many have tried to, like more recently – ‘MaxWrist’ who has been going around on public streets on a BMW S1000RR, and even managing to get out of jail to do it again.

For me however, it has been the Ghostrider with his black GSX-R1000. He set the European highways on fire and shared low res videos online via YouTube back then, which made him something of a fabled creature.




In fact his impact on so many motorcyclists was so much, including myself that I unintentionally modelled my likes towards a matte black Hayabusa which I so cherish now.




Though I do not possess the skills or the aura of the Ghostrider it is pretty evident how a bike and rider can shape impressionable minds to such a great extent.

The Track

Coming back to the present. I found myself flying to the Kari Speedway in Coimbatore, my first tryst with the famous track. I gather it has played a very important role in shaping a lot of riders and a lot of activities keep happening there. Much before than the F1 spec BIC came up in the north. I guess riding the GSX-R 1000 was an excuse enough to pay a visit. And of course the JK Tyre Championship along with the Gixxer Cup was going on there that weekend as well.


The weather was amazing. The place is surrounded by hills, albeit a little distant, the highest peak of Ooty, a dream hill station of India called the Dodabetta is apparently only 90 kms away. Alas I didn’t have a bike there to go out on the road! Seeing the GSX-S1000 and the Hayabusa parked there gave me a flash of insanity that I might steal one of those and head to the hills. But there was work to be done.


So it was the second time I saw the new GSX-R1000s in flesh, after the INTERMOT last year. There they were – a matte black with red accents looking absolutely fantastic and ‘ghostrider’ ride ready. The other in the traditional Suzuki blue colors – this was the top spec GSX-R 1000R. But I was already in love with the black!


Now, the Kari Speedway isn’t really suitable for 1000cc machines. What I didn’t know is the condition of the track was literally like that of a road with one-way traffic. Bumps et al and with gravel around a few corners ensured that no flirting with the bike was possible. At least I didn’t want to take any chances!







Ride Experience

So I first went on the GSX-R1000 without the balance free shocks. The traction level was set at 10. The TC was engaging inexorably and I had to come back into the pits and change the level to 4. The difference was remarkable. I was able to pull the bike much faster without the TC spoiling the party. The bike was fast. Insanely fast. I had to first get used to the track which is pretty technical and not at all flowing like the BIC. This meant a lot of shifting gears (but not so much probably thanks to the SR-VVT, which allowed for variable torque in low RPMs). Caution had to be exercised launching the bike out of the corners. After all a 200 plus bhp litre class bike demands utmost respect.

I could achieve speeds touching 200+ kmph on the front straight, however I paid the price with a tank slapper due to bumps on the track! The bike’s front wheel lifted skywards but somehow landed back on ground allowing me to brake hard before taking the right at the end of the straight. That was one scary moment. I could feel the TC, ABS working in unison to keep me upright at that moment. The GSX-R1000 doesn’t have the quickshift like its R version hence a bit more coordination is required especially on a tight track like this. Since I was far from breaking any lap records and just ensuring I get the bike back into the pits unscathed (to avoid possible lynching from other journalists and Suzuki officials alike since there were only two bikes), I took it easy.

The power is available at all RPMs, again thanks to the SR-VVT, and I dare not test it all the way up to its purported red rev band.

The bike does change corners very fast, but I reckon it will be much faster on a flowing track if ridden by the same rider.Suzuki were a bit late to the party in upgrading the GSX-R 1000, the last major upgrade was, I reckon, 8 years ago. But they have come back with a bang. The R version has Showa balance free WSBK spec shocks which make it more stable under bumpy conditions and consequently faster too. Both the bikes have an IMU but the R version uses it to apply cornering ABS.







Pricing

For me the new GSX-R is a great package, however the extra bucks for the R version will translate into faster (thanks to equipment like the quick shifter and BFF shocks) and safer (cornering ABS) riding – be it on the road or on the track.The new GSX-R1000/ R is available in India for Rs 1900000/- and Rs 2200000/- respectively (Ex-Showroom Delhi).



History

The 80s was a transition period for superbikes. Engine technology had developed in leaps and bounds, producing far too much power than the tyres and chassis of the day could handle. The result was big unwieldy motorcycles which were more than a handful to ride. In superbike racing all the Japanese manufacturers were upping the game with their work on the engine.

Suzuki took a different path to success, producing a more traditional engine but with a revolutionary frame. While the other Japanese manufacturers were using rectangular steel tube frames, Suzuki developed an aluminium chassis, ditching the traditional steel altogether.

With this innovation the Suzuki GSX-R 750 was born in 1985. Having a conventional engine setup made the bike a favourite among privateers. It didn’t just have phenomenal handling but because of its different frame, it visually stood apart from the competition. The sweet handling characteristic of the ’85 Gixxer has become a hallmark of superbikes from Suzuki. Hiroshi Fujiwara the main designer of this bike set in motion something which holds true even today.

Suzuki MotoGP

The pinnacle of motorcycle racing sees the Suzuki in the same avatar. The common consensus in the MotoGP paddock is that the Suzuki GSX-RR ridden by Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins is the best handling bike on the grid currently. 2015 had seen the Japanese manufacturer re-enter MotoGP and they tasted success in 2016 with Maverick Vinales sewing up a convincing win at Silverstone.

Motorcycle racing aside, we would love to see the new superbike get a massively overpowered naked a la the KTM 1290 Super Duke R with its 170+ bhp. May not be the most practical motorcycle in the market, but then practicality at times is best shelved!

The New Tech




So what’s new with the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R? Quite a lot it seems. In 1985, the frame used by Suzuki set them apart, now it's the electronics. Though Suzuki is late to the 'electrickery' party, it has done a commendable job of getting it spot on.
The new GSX-R 1000 comes with a new chassis which is 20mm narrower at the widest point and it weighs 10% less than the previous model. Suzuki engineers and designers did extensive aerodynamic research and testing in the wind tunnel and on the racetrack during the development of the new GSX-R1000’s bodywork. Bigger discs help with improved braking over the outgoing model as well.

This is the most powerful bike ever built with 202 Ps of peak power and 117.6 Nm of peak torque. But this peak power hasn't come at the expense of low and mid-range power. Thanks to the Suzuki Racing VVT (Variable Valve Timing), the engine produces oodles of power across the rev range. Suzuki claims that their proprietary system is much simpler than the competition. The simpler the tech, the less chances of failure.

This is why Suzuki says the bike is the 'Best GSX-R Ever'!

The bike has 3 customisable modes which can be switched on the fly, though one must close the throttle before changing modes. It also gets a Continental Inertial Measurement Unit which is continuously measuring every motion and movement of the motorcycle. This allows for better electronic control during braking, cornering and acceleration.

For real world everyday ease of use, the Suzuki also has an Easy Start System. One touch of the starter button and the bike will roar to life. The rider needn't pull in the clutch and hold the starter button. The electronics also help in starting the bike in cold conditions.





The R

The R version of the gets even more goodies to go with the extra letter! Launch Control helps to get the perfect launch of the line on the track. You can whack open the throttle and the electronics will only send the required torque to the rear wheel to thrust the machine forward without spinning it up.

The Launch Control isn't something you expect to use on a regular basis, but the Quick Shifter is. In the R, you can both upshift and downshift without using the clutch or playing with the throttle. This allows for smoother and faster shifting, a boon on the track.

The biggest step-up the R has over the regular is in the suspension. The Showa Balance Free Front Fork and Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion Lite rear shock set the R apart. Simply put, this system gives more consistent feedback by negating the influence of unequal pressure of the oil.

All these upgrades put together make the R a significant step-up over the regular version. Changes which will surely make a difference on a track, on the street though, we aren't so sure.

The Etc.


A few pictures from Kari, where the Gixxer Cup was also taking place.
















Suzuki GSX-R1000 R Review Tech Specs



Comparison with the competition





Hello Xbphians

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Hello All,

This is Asad from Lucknow. By profession right now I am working as a Tax & Compliance Manager In a CA Firm . My riding career started 9 years ago, it all started because of my ex Girlfriend, Earlier my ride was Pulsar 180, Moved to Avenger then to Harley Street 750.


Thank you Admins for having me here 😀

Cheers!

Solo Ride: Hyderabad - Kanyakumari

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Hey Guys,

I am a proud owner of Bajaj Avenger street 220, Recently went on a long ride from Hyderabad-nandihills-madurai-kanyakumari-pondicherry-chirala-hyderabad. The trip lasted for 7 days , eventhough it was a solo ride I never felt the way it is. Those lush green mountains, ghat sections, beaches,spiritual places and many more.





Hello xBHPians

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Hii guyz mubarak here from bangalore... currently i own a KTM Duke 390..thanx for the admins for approving my request to join xBhp... I joined xbhp to know more about biking and also about the travel experiences from the fellow bikers which will help in exploring more places on my beast....
Hope will hav a gud tine here..
cheers....

Speeding on Yamuna Expressway: 21,527 drivers may lose their licence

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Are you speeding on Yamuna Expressway? Beware: Your license will be suspended for speeding and violations.

The transport department of Gautam Budh Nagar has listed 21,527 drivers violating the speed norms thrice or more between 1st of April to 4th of July on the Yamuna Expressway.

To bring down the road accidents and violations, the district administration and the transport department had joined to take necessary actions and also recommended the respective authorities to suspend their license.

Every vehicle's speed will be recorded by a software installed at the Jewar Toll Plaza. 100 kmph is the speed limit for the small & medium vehicles. 60 kmph for heavy vehicles.

It was shocking to the district administrations where over 1.3 lakh speeding offenses had been recorded in the last two months. 1,33,590 in June and 1,72,000 in May. On average more than 5,000 offenses per day.

Speaking on this, Mr. BN Singh, District Magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar says, “For the first two offences, we fine the vehicle owner. However, for a third violation, we initiate cancellation of driving licences under the Motor Vehicles Act. To deal with vehicles from outside UP, we will take the help of the ARTO department and the police of the state concerned to track the owner of the offending vehicle and fine them.

In May, a total of 1,72,000 violations were recorded whereas in June, a total of 1,35,590 violations were recorded, which shows a dip of 23% in one month. Similarly, a total of 76 accidents in April, 65 accidents in May and 61 accidents in June were registered on the expressway, showing a decreasing trend in the number of accidents."



Source: hindustantimes.com

The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT meets the Limited Edition Ninja 300


Need Comfortable bike for touring with wife

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Hi, i have p150/200NS and 350/500 enfield but none of it seem to please my wife and i cant seem to persuade her to touring.
Enfield is noisy and unrefined, whereas P200 has very bad rear seat , i love the NS but might have to sell it due to stiff seat.


1. Budget: 3Lakh
2. Age:33
3. Height:5'6
4. Weight:80
5. Intended usage (eg. Office/College commute, Highway runs, Racetrack usage, Weekend recreation riding etc.):weekend Touring(mostly in Mountains)
6. Fuel Efficiency requirement (approx., if any) :30+ Should be ok
7. City & Highway percentage usage: 20/80
8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running: 150km+ on weekend
9. City / Town /Village of residence (so we can evaluate road conditions / traffic / terrain / altitude / OTR pricing):Chandigarh
10. Brand / Bike type preference (if any):- anything else from bajaj and Enfields

as i am accustomed to 200NS, 20+Hp is what i am looking for in new bike. it has to be supppper comfotable for pillion rider.
my wife is dieting but i dont have much hopes :p

please suggest me a bike.

Solo Soul-riding to South India's Niagara: The Jog Falls!

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Ever since I did the solo Goa ride back in January 2017, I couldn't go on any long rides for the months that followed. With the South-west Monsoon hitting the Karnataka coast in early June, a ride to Jog Falls was on the anvil and thus started the pre-ride research: the best time to visit Jog, best place to stay, best route to take and so on. Come July and MakeMyTrip started bombarding my phone with their "offers" and one such offer seemed too irresistible with the famed Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa right opposite Jog Falls being listed at less than half the regular price! After a quick rundown of following days' schedule and I zeroed in on the 6th of July, 2017, as the D-day for my ride. On July 5th, Bajaj ASC called me up and asked me to bring my bike in for its regular service. All my efforts to convince them that I had got it serviced well before the scheduled service interval went in vain and I had to eventually disconnect the call to get them off my back.


D-day: I wake up at 6:00 and glance out of the window and the weather looked convincing. No signs of a heavy downpour, good! By 7:00, I was ready to hit the road with just a small backpack for company. The roads were reasonably empty at that hour and I was at Surathkal by 7:30 from where the highway was wet owing to a heavy downpour that had lashed the coast a few minutes prior to my arrival. This continued all the way upto Kundapura and I had to be careful so as to not end up in a situation where I'd have to slam on the brakes and eventually crash because of the dreaded Eurogrip rubber. An incident that happened while returning back from Jog however changed the perception that I had about the Eurogrips completely and now I am actually planning to keep this pair of tyres on for another 10K kilometers at least! More on this later.

Mangalore to Jog Falls documented as a motovlog.



Work on four-laning the highway is progressing well at Padubidri but I don't see it being completed any time soon. Rest of the highway from Mangalore to Kundapura is in pristine condition, save for the errant drivers who gatecrash on the wrong side of the road in a bid to save a few precious drops of fuel. Reached Kundapura at around 9:15 or so and until then I hadn't yet decided which route I'd be taking to Jog. Had ruled out the Udupi-Hebri-Agumbe route in advance since I'd planned that for the return leg, leaving me with three options; Kundapura-Sagara-Jog, Kundapura-Kollur-Kargal-Jog or Bhatkal-Muppane-Kargal-Jog. By the time I reached Kundapura, ditched both the routes via Kundapura and headed straight towards Bhatkal. Potholes in this stretch have been haphazardly patched up and have singnifcant harsh and uneven edges making for a very bumpy ride.


Went past Maravanthe which is a highlight of the Kundapura-Bhatkal road where the highway runs parallel to the Arabian sea with the Sowparnika river on the other side. Road conditions improved after Maravanthe and I could breeze through most sections without much difficulty. Slowed down near Byndoor as I approached the landslide prone area and was shocked to see the extent of damage caused by the recent twin landslides. The newly constructed lane has been completely reclaimed by the falling soil and due to the threat of another landslip looming large, the place is heavily guarded by emplyees of the construction company with whistles and red flags. Once past this place, I overtook a long line of vehicles and zipped ahead effortlessly towards Bhatkal. Now the diversion towards Kargal for vehicles heading north from Mangalore is a few kilometers before Bhatkal and I missed this turn and went straight ahead only to realize it when I stopped a few minutes short of Bhatkal.


Immediately started backtracking towards the diversion and amidst all this confusion, I had conveniently forgotten to refuel! This road deviates from the NH66 and joins the Bhatkal-Soraba-Siddapura highway about 10 kilometers further ahead and it was at this point that I realized the bummer! My fuel gauge was flashing indicating that the bike was about to hit reserve and I frantically fired Google Maps to search for the nearest petrol bunk only to be greeted by a "No network" alert. Decided to take a gamble and continued towards Kargal, hoping to find a fuel station somewhere. Asked a gentleman if there were any petrol bunks ahead to which he replied that the nearest one was in Bhatkal!!! "What have I done? Jog is 70 kilometers away and I have 2 liters of petrol in my bike. With a mileage of around 38 Kmpl, I'll barely be able to make it to Jog but then what? How do I return back? Shall I head back to Bhatkal and refuel? No, I'll continue..."


About 5 minutes later, I stopped near a village which had quite a few shops, to inquire about the nearest petrol bunk and the owner of one of the shops informed me that there were no petrol bunks on that road but he sold petrol and I could fill it from him. Blindly trusting him, I filled 3 liters for Rs.240 which was a good Rs.15 more than the market rate per liter but then again, it was my mistake in the first place and I have only myself to blame for this goof up. Now this was probably the best decision of my life and the best Rs.240 I've ever spent since I learnt later that there indeed were no petrol bunks anywhere on that road. With the "low fuel scare" out of the way, I began enjoying the ride through lush green forests and deserted roads. Somewhere near Muppane, there was a check-post where the guards curiously stared at me as I went past without stopping and entered the Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Roads after this point were absolutely deserted and tons of uprooted trees dotted the entire route. Maintained a steady pace, albeit while being extra careful on the corners so as to not lose the rear end on loose gravel.


The temperature dipped as I started gaining altitude and by 12:00, I was closing in on my destination. Eventually reached the entrance and after paying an entry fee of Rs.10, I headed straight to Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa which is located right opposite the falls. Check in was delayed as the rooms were being cleaned but by 12:45 I was in my room and the view from the window blew me away! Visibly tired after the ride, I freshened up, had a plate of chapati-vegetable curry from a shop within the Jog Falls complex, and headed back to my room and crashed on the bed, only to wake up a couple of hours later to see rain coming down in buckets. Tourists were undeterred and continued to wander around the place, trying to get a glimpse of the falls amidst the mist that had by then completely engulfed the place. I sat in front of the large panoramic window and kept staring outside. By the time rain subsided it was 17:00 and entry to the bottom of the falls was closed; gates are shut at 16:00.

Jog Falls from the viewpoint.
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PWD guesthouse.
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Entrance of Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa.
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Hotel Mayura walk-through.


Jog Falls!



Went about exploring the place for the next 2 hours or so and by the time I headed towards the restaurant run by the Mayura hotel, it was 19:00. Dinner wasn't ready yet and I thus had to be satisfied with Rice Bath which tasted okay. The musical fountain show which was supposed to commence at 19:00 showed no signs of starting even at 19:30 but a crowd had occupied the seats near the fountain awaiting the show to begin. I headed back to my room since it was pretty dark by then. In case someone wants to visit Jog, the timings are 6:00 to 20:00. The stairs that lead to the bottom of the falls are open between 9:00 and 16:00. There are quite a few fast food outlets just after the entrance on the left and the Mayura restaurant is further ahead to the left, near the fountain concourse.


Went to bed by 20:30 and woke up at 6:00 the following morning with a view of the mist covered falls. Ah, how I wish I could wake up to this sight every single morning! It was raining then but by the time I freshened up and was ready to hit the road, the weather had cleared up. Checked out at around 8:00 and started my return journey towards Mangalore via Sagara and Agumbe. First priority to fuel up and got to know from the receptionist that the nearest petrol bunk was at Talguppa, 15 kilometers away. The road was deserted for the most part save for a couple of Bangalore registered vehicles that had stopped by the side. Reached Talguppa and found a petrol bunk and after filling up the tank, was on my way towards Sagara. Traffic was sparse and this meant that I could maintain a steady 50kmph average. The roads are good on this stretch but the presence of a maddening number of stray cattle takes the fun away. I had a narrow escape near Thirthahalli when a cow hopped onto the road out of nowhere while I was doing 80Kmph, forcing me to brake hard. Somehow managed to stop just short of hitting the bovine without the rear wheel locking up. Eurogrip isn't that bad after all!

That was close!


Agumbe ghat ride!


The return ride!



Rest of the journey was uneventful and I crossed Agumbe at around 11:30 and hit the ghat section shortly. The road has been relaid and gone is the erstwhile concrete-cement road that was a nightmare for bikers. Now it's a tar road and with sparse traffic, I covered the ghat section in around 15 minutes. Crossed Hebri and was at Udupi by 12:30. Wanted to stop and have a very late breakfast but the ATM which I visited had no cash and hence I decided to proceed straight towards Mangalore. Maintained 90-100Kmph for the most part and crossed Surathkal toll gate at 13:10 and was at home by 13:40. While the to journey was logged at 220 kilometers, the fro journey was 255 kilometers but on better roads and through civilization. The former was covered in 5 hours whereas the latter clocked in at 5 and a half hours. The route via Bhatkal-Muppane-Kargal is an adventure in itself and as long as one has enough fuel and a reliable vehicle, it's worth a try owing to how close it takes you to nature.


So that was my short hop to Jog Falls and back on my trusty Pulsar AS200. Do check out the videos! Adios!
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Hi Pals.. Here I introduce myself .

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I am Jay 24 years IT/Telecom professional currently working in Hyderabad.
I bought my first buddy machine Bullet 500 Forest green 3 months ago and clocked 1300km now. No serious issues as of now. He is charming me. :)

Looking forward to hear from riders.

Blaze Laserlight: A Safety Gadget for Cyclists

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Blaze, a UK based company has introduced an innovative product for urban cyclists called the Blaze Laserlight to enable more safety on the road.

The Blaze Laserlight projects a green image of the bike 20 feet a head of the cyclist on the road which gives an alert to the drivers and pedestrians to know that a cyclist is on the way near them.

In most of the situations, bicyclists will often be ignored by big vehicles passing by because of the scenarios like blind spots, junctions, and dark areas where cyclists won't be visible to them at all.

And the report says, 79 percent of the cyclists are involved in accidents by traveling straight while other vehicles taking turns over junctions and blind spots.

Emily Brooke, the founder, and CEO of Blaze said, "One of the most obvious cases is pedestrians stepping off the pavement in front of cyclists, especially when they're glued to a smartphone and they step into a bike lane. They see the Laserlight coming before they see you.

They found that a bicycle with a Laserlight is more visible to a driver in pitch black than a bike without one in broad daylight. 70 percent of cyclists said they felt more confident riding with a Laserlight.

I remember stopping near an intersection near where I live, and little kids are like, 'Wow, look at that. That's so cool. And I had other women stop me while I was riding and ask me about it and want to know where I got it and how it works." also Brooke says, "The independent British studies have shown the Blaze works well around buses, vans, cars, and trucks, in different light conditions and road surfaces."

The gadget is available online to buy. Also, the Laserlight is being road-tested on 250 bikes of bike-sharing services such as 'Citi Bike' in New York.
Citi Bike spokeswoman Dani Simons told, "Riding in New York comes with its challenges. Our streets are very crowded. People have to contend with drivers, with pedestrians, with other cyclists on the road, so the Blaze lights really help make you a little bit more visible on the streets."

Citi Bike’s pilot program also features the 'Safety for Women' by highlighting the importance of the Blaze Laserlight.

"Right now, women make up about 30 percent of our ridership, and we think that should obviously be closer to 50 percent, which is what women are in the population. And we think doing more visible things to demonstrate our commitment to safety and to make the bikes feel safer will be more inviting to more women.”

While coming to know on such innovations on road safety for cyclists, a sad moment flashing in mind was the former MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden who died after he was involved in a cycling accident.











Source: foxnews.com | Photos: Blaze

#100Motorcycles: Episode 22: Indian Scout & Ducati Multistrada

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This is episode #22 of #100Motorcycles featuring the Indian Scout & Ducati Multistrada.



#100Motorcycles is an attempt by xBhp to ride 100 most unique & exotic motorcycles around India in 50 days!


Supported by Triumph Motorcycles India, Wrangler Denims, & CEAT Tyres. Read more at 100Motorcycles.xBhp.com

Solo ride from Delhi to Kolkata

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Hi all fellow xBHPians
I am planning a solo ride from Delhi to Kolkata to be done this month. It is to be done in two days that is 22-23 July. According to Google it is 24 hour ride and I'll add 6-8 hour for rest to continue and complete rest of journey next day. I want to know if someone has accomplished this feat recently and is it safe to go solo? I'll be greatful for all the guidance and tips.
Thanks

Suzuki India launches new Access 125 in matte colours at Rs 59,063 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi)

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Suzuki India has launched a new stylish matte colour variant of the Access 125.

The fresh, new
colour provides a fashionable makeover to the flagship Suzuki scooter to appeal to the young trend conscious riders. The special edition of Access 125 will now be available in elegant Metallic Fibroin Grey (PGZ) and Metallic Matt Black colours (YKV), giving the scooter a distinctive sporty appearance.

The new
colours will be an addition to the existing colour line up which includes Pearl Suzuki Deep Blue No.2 (YBA), Candy Sonoma Red (YHL), Pearl Mirage White (YPA), Metallic Matte Fibroin Grey (PGZ), Metallic Sonic Silver (YD8) and Glass Sparkle Black (YVB).

The New Access 125 is known for its leading features, superlative fuel efficiency and powerful performance which translates into a smooth ride.

The new
colour variant of the Access 125 will be available with disc variant and the price shall be Rs 59,063 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Commenting on the new
colour offerings, Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL, “Since its launch, the New Access 125 has been one of our most appreciated models. To celebrate monsoon and the upcoming festival season, we are introducing two new additional matte colours to widen the array of choices for our young customers. The refreshed Access 125, loaded with advance features, complies with our endeavor of crafting a stylish scooter which delivers a superior performance. We are confident that these new matte colours will find universal appeal and further strengthen our foothold in the segment.”
















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Hello,

I'm Allen from Mysore, I've a pulsar 180 ug IV. Owned an Activa before a drunk cop rammed into it 😁.

I was wondering if there is a group for members from Mysore, I'm looking for a good mechanic for my bike.

Tried three Bajaj SVC's where they bill you for parts they don't replace, lubricate the chain like applying cow funny cakes on walls.

There is another unauthorized mechanic, who's famous but I found, that he doesn't do that great a job after becoming occupied with superbikes.

Any suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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Hi team,


Am from india. I have lost my bike in an accident because of one stupid autorickshaw and now am planing to get a new one. Is honda launching cbr 250rr in india? or what is the next bike that honda gonna launch in india? if any one knows please suggest me to get a new one.. if anyone have a verified infromation about the next launch by honda on cbr varients in india tell me ☺

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Hey everyone this is haressh from pondicherry [emoji4]
I became a proud owner of apache rtr 200 this week, looking forward for long trips.

Trip to megamalai and thekkadey

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Team 24 bikers krishnagiri hits once again to God's own country Kerala , an 1100km on & off road ride 7 machines 8 bikers
Ashok kumar, mujju, rehman,joy,Ashwin,magi,shripathi,Nawaz , ghouse
We started our ride in regular base at morning 6am, we regularly maintain speed limit of 90kmph to110kmph and we reached Salem and we stopped for break and again we started our beast machines and we ride continuesly for 150km it's an hard ride at afternoon and we reached Theni district of Tamil Nadu then we entered into hidden Paradise megamalai hills it's an hard core off road ride we entered into forest road we taken some pics had fun in hidden Paradise again we started our machines to reach kumily we planned to stay we booked rooms in MANSOON RETREAT best place to have fun good food and awesome place to stay and next day we started our ride to wagam and other off roading areas of Kerala wowsome climate welcome us in off roading areas awesome off road enjoyed lot and had fun in every hill twist and Misty climate all together we thanks to our God who created our awesome machines (transformers) to enjoy our life in a way
Thank you God
Thank you team 24 who made this trip wowsome
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