Tyre Check

January 30, 2018, 9:35 am

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how to check the grip on tyre is original,or its an used one with new grip drawn with gun or by hand(that we say kira hua) in local language?

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Motorcycle Coaching

January 30, 2018, 11:25 am

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Mods, please move this thread to the appropriate place.

Hi all, I am looking to hire a motorcycle coach to provide motorcycle training services in Dwarka, New Delhi area. Does anyone know someone in their network who can step in for the same?
Thanks!:D

Is buying the Hero Optima DX [ Lithium ion ] worth it?

January 30, 2018, 10:31 pm

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I currently own an R15 V2 (2013) which has done 56k+ km and is still doing good. I've been employed since the 15th of this month and my office is 40km from home i.e I have to travel from Anna Nagar to Uthandi and back every day which makes it a total of 70(+/-5) km every day.

I have no issues traveling with the R15. I have tried multiple routes

1. (Anna Nagar->Vanagaram Tollgate->Vandalur->Kelambakkam->Uthandi) 65Km/ 1 Hour 15 Minutes.
2. (Anna Nagar->Kathipara->Inner Ring Road->OMR->Uthandi) 36Km/ 1 Hour 20 Minutes.
3. (Anna Nagar->Guindy->Anna University->IT Expressway->ECR->Uthandi) 34Km/ 1 Hour 15 Minutes.

The Main problem here is fuel. By doing ~70Km daily, A full tank lasts for anywhere around 400Km where the "F" or so-called Reserve Indicator starts flashing and I do another tank full. Mileage varies from 36-40. I have done over 3 Full Tanks now and it has cost me around 2800 rupees approximately for fuel alone and the bike has traveled 1600+ Km in a span of 15 days i.e the date of joining. Another 15 days and I'll be having to change the oil and oil filter which adds to my expense. Phew :(

I've done a bit of research and have zeroed in on the Hero Optima DX, which is lithium ion powered, has a top speed of 35km:beaten: and a range of 50km as what I believe is true, away from the claimed range of 75km. The average speed of vehicles in city traffic (always:bi_polo:) is around 25-35kph, though at times we get some free roads where we can go much faster, I think I can very much live with the speed of 35kph since I have been traveling long distances on my BTwin cycle in and out of the city. The main reason for me to go this scooter is because this is the one and only variant that comes with a removable battery pack which weighs around 7kgs and hence I can charge it easily when I'm home at the third floor in my apartment or for a quick top-up when I'm at work. The battery seems to be fully chargeable in 4 hours.

Here for the "Well...... :beaten:" part. The bike costs 59,000 on road, Chennai. No registration required since it is rated at a speed of 30kph. Here's the next one, the battery costs 30,000 for replacement:beaten::beaten: given the promise of 1000 charge cycles with a 50km range per charge which gives a life of 50,000 km. Also comes with a 6-year assured life.

The scooter will be taken in EMI's with a downpayment as low as 10,000. So, what do you think? I would be very thankful if someone could share their ownership experiences with a VRLA or a lithium-ion scooter. Also i would like to know about the real world usage reviews of both the Okinawa scooters, especially the lithium ion "Praise" model. Thank you.

Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 200R unveiled

January 30, 2018, 10:49 pm

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Hero MotoCorp has a new flagship, the Xtreme 200R that is powered by a 200cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out a maximum power of 18.1 Bhp and 17.1 Nm.

Is anyone excited about this bike or has the cbz/extreme brand lost it's charm for the enthusiast?

Hello from Bangalore

January 31, 2018, 10:06 am

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Hello from Bangalore
Currently I ride a Honda Eterno 150CC 4 Gear Scooter and a Schwinn Sporterra Hybrid Cycle and BSA Foldman cycle

Snowy ride to Shimla

February 1, 2018, 1:02 am

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First ride of January to shimla. Three friends, three motorcycles and 4 days in snow covered heaven. From January 25th till 28th, we were in another dreamy world! Feast your eyes on few pics before I write the whole detailed travelogue as it is goind to be a long one.

Day one details coming as soon as the post is approved!


Snow laden trees in Kufri


A random local bike we encountered while hiking in Kufri. It was probably parked there since atleast a 3 days as it was snow covered and it snowed 3 days ago.


Two friends joined us for Kufri visit as they were visiting Shimla the same time, they came by bus.

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While Bhutan was playing hard-to-get and Sikkim bro-zoned us, I fell in love with Darjeeling..

February 1, 2018, 5:41 am

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And so here we go again, after a long time of planning and saving, Mossy and I riding are out to Bhutan. We were very excited, Riding out of the State and into another Country. It will be my first long ride on the Mojo and it made it all the more exciting for me. Mossy had got his T’bird prepped for the ride too. We were scheduled to leave on a Thursday but we could leave only until Monday. Permits.. Holidays .. Permits showered us to Gangtok and then, documents took us to Darjeeling. Yes, it was all jinxed. A full planned ride to Bhutan ended in us riding to Sikkim and Darjeeling. Ahh, but it was fun and memorable. Oh and yes, it rained! :-/

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February 1, 2018, 8:24 am

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I need some help setting up a touring rig. I've got a 2010 (old model) RE Thunderbird TS.
I live 60 kms from my place of work... travel to and fro on weekends. I'd also like to do the odd tour every now and then.

What kind of luggage setup should I go for? My budget is 5k and the choices I have are:

1. ViaTerra Claw: a soft tail-cum-saddle bag with about 65 litres capacity (i guess).
2. A metal luggage rack, standard bags and bungee cord.

I'm not an experienced tourer. So looking for some insight into what I should go for. Any help is appreciated.
Please let me know your thoughts, pros and cons of each etc.

Oh, and if anyone knows the best place to get the racks in Chandigarh, I'd love to hear from you.

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Is the Btwin Triban 100 worth it's salt?

February 1, 2018, 9:26 am

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I'm looking for a new bike. You could say I'm a beginner. I do ride a fair bit on weekends on an old steel MTB I have.
Now looking for a good "nice" bike.

Have checked out a few hybrids and road bikes. I'm taking a liking to the Btwin Triban 100.

Anyone here with an ownership experience/insight?

Here's what I like about it:

1. It's a touring bike. That means it's more comfortable ergonomically than your standard road bike, though slower
2. Drop bars, which allows different hand positions
3. Looks cool :)

Here's what I don't like:

1. Goofy index shifter
2. The crank is 48T. Not too slow, but not fast either. If it had front gears, I'd have bought it by now

I'm looking for thoughts from owners/experts on here. Any and all advice welcome :)

Need Advise on Disposing Old Two Wheeler - Resale or Recycle

February 1, 2018, 3:20 pm

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Need Advise on Disposing Old Two Wheeler




HI Friends,


I am a proud owner of a Hero Honda Super Splendor 2006 Model, which runs quite well till date. Only in between the bore went kaput and had to get it repaired /replaced at a local shop by doing some reboring sort of things. But after that the vehicle runs quite well. In May 2016 i bought a TVS Jupiter to make my office commute more easier in traffic. My daily office commute is 50 km both ways and using bike was not easy in traffic + had problems of storage in bike. Since I bought the scooter and liked it very much i use the bike very less, once a month wash it and fill air and ride to Office may be 1-2 days. I dont have the heart to sell it. The bike speedo got repaired at 55K kms and i did not bother to replace it, as wanted a digital speedo mod which no mechanic could do. Bike must have easily clocked 80K kms till date but on speedo it stopped at 55k kms. Bike is very reliable even today and my servicing charges comes to 1500 per year, + 1200 rs insurance which is not a big amount for me. The bike has really served me well during those 12 years, and never let me down. Always started on first kick and single handedly driven by me only.


I observed that the more the vehicle is lying idle (our flat has open parking so more prone to dust and rain) the more it is getting spoilt. Some screws have become rusted. I am also ready to spend on further tuning engine or restoring the bike, but not sure of whether i will use it or not, since i like driving the Jupiter so much that even for long drives i am taking Jupiter.


If i ever decide to Dispose off the bike, what options do i have apart from going to a dealer and selling it to a different owner. My purchase price was around 55-60K and i being a finance person understand depreciation and things. Bike will be 12 years old coming May. Following issues i can face on selling to a different owner:
1) Old bike 12 years old with a Bore job done, so i dont know who will buy the bike and what will be their purpose. I should look at selling to someone rich enough to give a decent price for my bike and not come back to me later telling this is not working and that failed. If owner does like bikes and my bike would be his 2-3 bike means ok. If my bike would be his only source of transport means i wont sell, he better buy a different bike. THough i am confident my bike runs well, i really dont want to deal with any owners on you told this and that.


Another option which i thought of is that are there any recycling companies in India which will recycle my two wheeler. Instead of running on road it can be dismantled and recycled. The amount will be less, but it saves me lot of time and efforts in going to dealer, negotiating with owner, ensuring name changed at RTO to new owner name, deal with any other issues. In short if someone is ready to pay me 10000 for the bike and i need to spend time and money worth 2000 to get the RTO work done, agent fees , I would prefer a recyling company to pay me 7000-8000 for the bike and issue a condemnation certificate for my records. Also my bike would not be driven by anyone else (sentiment) and will have a good end (sob sob).




What have you done for your old bikes, and what will you suggest me to do, if in future i find that the bike is just lying and better if it is disposed.


Thanks


Ravi

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster Review: The Hasty Gentleman!

February 1, 2018, 10:38 pm

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When Triumph first re-launched the Bonneville series in 2001, the bike was meant to teleport you straight back to the late 50s and fill you with nostalgia as you reminisce about the bygone era of motorcycles, or if you were the Gen X - try and recreate the magic that you saw in the movies and photos of that era. Classic motorcycles which were simple, clean cut and most importantly classy! At the same time, the Bonneville has been quite the blank canvas, allowing owners to personalise their bikes, much like in the 60s. The icing on the cake with the latest avatars being the technology like ABS, TC and even dummy carburetors to retain the vintage look.



More than a decade and a half later, the Bonneville range of motorcycles has evolved and matured with one for every kind of rider. And we were in USA, in the lion’s den, if you know what we mean, riding the latest iteration in the Bonneville family, the Speedmaster. A cruiser which retains the core Bonnie philosophy, yet giving the rider a whole different riding experience. Not uncannily though, this avatar seems to be an amalgamation of styles of a typical Bonneville, a Bobber and a cafe racer, the latter drawing reference from it’s explicit emphasis on the word ‘Speed’. In some sense it’s paradoxical to the image of a laid back ‘cruiser’, where Triumph is also trying to position it.



Last year we had ridden the Triumph Bonneville Bobber and the new Speedmaster builds on that very successful motorcycle. You get all the lovely bits and bobs of the Bobber, with the added attraction of practical everyday riding with the Speedmaster.

With Vimal Sumbly, MD, Triumph Motorcycles India

The new Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster might pull at your heartstrings with its classic appeal, but your head will be enamoured by the amount of new tech which is hidden within. A proper amalgamation of old and new, to give the rider the best of both worlds.



First up, the styling. If you have time at hand, you can spend a few cups of coffee finding intricate details in the motorcycle which you will not notice at first glance. From the presence of the Bonnie family in the sculpted tank, machined engine fins, twin throttle bodies disguised as carburettors, finned exhaust headers and rubber fork gaiters. All these together immediately associate the Speedmaster as a proper Bonneville. Look closer and you see the Bobber features like the hard tail look, minimal bodywork and single clock, rear hub which looks like a drum brake and a metal battery box with a stainless steel strap to keep it in place and keep the looks classy.Finally, we have the Speedmaster’s uniqueness with the swept back beach bars, forward pegs, larger fuel tank capacity, removable pillion seat and grab rails, different chrome silencers, 16” spoke wheels and topped off with a low saddle height for a proper cruiser feel. And this isn’t even the end of it, there is lot more for the observant eye to ogle!



As much of a throwback the Speedmaster is in terms of appearance, that up to date the bike is when it comes to technology. The best of it all is probably the brakes. Nothing inspires confidence in a rider as a motorcycle with good braking capability and the Speedmaster comes blessed with two twin piston floating calliper Brembos up front and a single piston floating calliper Nissin at the rear. Together they ensure that you are never left wanting. As with all Triumph motorcycles now, this comes with ABS as well. But it is definitely not like the nakeds (Street and Speed Triple)! With a dry weight of 245 kgs, it is not lightweight by any standards, but then it is the solid feeling that makes it feel well planted as well.One of the nicest things of most Triumph motorcycles is the neutral handling. This really is a boon for people who are new (or returning) to motorcycling. And for the seasoned hands, it allows one to push the bike around way more than a cruiser should be! The 41mm cartridge front forks and mono-shock with 73.3 mm travel do a good job in terms of comfort and a rather decent job when riding the bike hard. I was mostly scraping the pegs at every corner trying to keep up with the Bonneville Bobber which is better suited for corners thanks to its footpeg position.



The new Speedmaster uses the same engine as the T120 and the Bobber. The tune of the engine though is same as the Bobber, which is 2% more peak torque than the T120 and 10% more torque at 4500 rpm. Similarly, power is also up by 10% at 4500 rpm over the T120. What it doesn’t share with these two motorcycles, is the sound. The exhaust on the Speedmaster is unique to the bike and the aural note is quite different. The 76 bhp and 106 Nm mill ensures that the rider always has sufficient grunt in his right hand to have fun on the open road!A motorcycle built for 2018 must have all the latest electickery in it, no matter the old school positioning of the product. And this is where Triumph delivers. The Speedmaster is laden with new stuff. A full 5” LED headlight along with LED tail light and indicators. A single button cruise control, which is easily accessible and easy to use. Switchable traction control, torque assist clutch, engine immobiliser, ride-by-wire, road and rain riding modes are some more electronics which help the rider be safer on the road. An added boon is the 16000 km service intervals, which allow you to do really long rides without worrying about visiting a service centre.



The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is available in 3 colours and also gets two inspiration kits, the Highway and Maverick kits. We feel that at a price of around 9.5 ex-showroom, this would be a good buy.Get this bike if you do not want anything too flashy, but still having oodles of presence for you to be able to ride it to a Friday night party. And of course you will look the part if you do like to participate in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, which is just a bonus really.











Technical Specifications

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Capacity 1200 cc
Bore Stroke 97.6 / 80mm
Compression 10.0:1
Max Power 76 Bhp @ 6,100 rpm
Max Torque 106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Exhaust Chromed stainless steel 2 into 2 twin-skin exhaust system with chromed stainless silencers
Clutch Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Gearbox 6-Speed

CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel cradle
Swingarm Twin-sided, tubular steel
Front Wheels 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5in
Rear Wheels 32-spoke, 16 x 3.5in
Front Tyres 130/90 B16
Rear Tyres 150/80 R16
Suspension KYB 41 mm forks with cartridge damping. 90mm travel.
KYB monoshock with linkage and stepped preload adjuster, 73.3 mm rear wheel travel.
Brakes Twin 310 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calipers, ABS
Single 255 mm disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper, ABS

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Width 770 mm
Height 1040 mm
Seat Height 705 mm
Wheelbase 1510 mm
Rake 25.3 º
Trail 91.4 mm
Dry Weight 245.5 Kg
Tank 12L

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February 4, 2018, 9:18 pm

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Thank you for accepting me to this forum.


I recently bought a Gixxer SF FI ABS and the xBHP forum played a crucial role in my selection so thanks to all the Forum members! Looking forward to many fruitful discussions with all of you...

What to look for when buying an RX bike?

February 3, 2018, 10:08 am

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I know there's a thread for "random" RX questions, but this isn't a random question at all.
I'm hoping we can all have a place where someone buying his first ever used bike can know what checks he needs to do when going for an RX, or any other 2-stroker.

Rx-veterans, please enlighten us.

TVS NTORQ 125 Launched at 58,750 INR!

February 5, 2018, 1:23 am

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TVS Motor Company announced its foray in the 125cc scooter segment with the launch of TVS NTORQ 125. Targeted at the youth, TVS NTORQ 125 has been developed based on the TVS Racing pedigree and comes with the state-of-the-art CVTi-REVV 3 Valve engine. The scooter also marks the launch of an exclusive technology platform – TVS SmartXonnect* - making it India’s first connected scooter.

FIRST TIME IN A SCOOTER • TVS SmartXonnect* • Bluetooth Enabled Scooter • Cellphone connectivity • Navigation Assist • Multi modes - Street, Sport, Ride Stats • In-Built Lap timer • App enabled parking locator • App assistance • Engine kill switch • Engine Oil Temperature Display on Speedometer • Top Speed recorder

At the launch, Mr. Sudarshan Venu, Joint Managing Director, TVS Motor Company said, “TVS Motor Company has always placed utmost importance on developing products, which are aspirational for customers. With the launch of TVS NTORQ 125, we have aimed on building an attractive product for the youth which is innovative and advanced. With exciting design and smart features, we are confident that TVS NTORQ 125 will carve a niche in the scooter segment across the globe.”

Commenting at the launch event, Mr. KN Radhakrishnan, President & Chief Executive Officer, TVS Motor Company, said, “Scooterisation in India, presented us with opportunities to create customer delight with targeted offerings across different customer segments. I am proud that the product team has demonstrated a keen understanding of today’s customers and their lifestyle choices. TVS NTORQ 125 is a one-of-its-kind offering, designed to meet the desires of the youthful customers. It is a great addition to our scooter portfolio.”

Style
Taking cue from the design of a stealth aircraft, TVS NTORQ 125 embodies a sharp, aggressive style with a signature tail and LED tail lamps. The well-placed sharp cuts of the scooter accentuate its appeal, lending it a tapering, sporty look. Equipped with a sporty stub muffler, an aggressive headlamp cluster and textured floor board, it has diamond cut alloy wheels which make a distinct style statement.

Performance
TVS NTORQ 125 boasts of superior performance backed by TVS Racing Pedigree. The TVS Racing scooter team holds a winning record in the Indian Scooter Racing Championships for the past 4 years. TVS NTORQ 125 gets the new generation CVTi-REVV 124.79cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 3-valve, air-cooled SOHC engine that churns out 6.9kW@7500 rpm / 9.4 PS @7500 rpm and 10.5 Nm@5500 rpm. The additional valve in the engine accentuates the performance of the scooter which boasts of a top speed of 95 kmph and an excellent acceleration . TVS NTORQ 125 also has a unique exhaust note.

Connected Technology
TVS NTORQ 125 premieres the TVS SmartXonnect*, an innovative Bluetooth-enabled technology which is paired to an exclusive NTORQ mobile App which can be downloaded from google play store. TVS SmartXonnect* enables a host of first-in-segment additions to the fully digital speedometer, which boasts of 55 features including navigation assist, top speed recorder, in-built lap-timer, phone-battery strength display, last parked location assist, service reminder, trip meter and multi-ride statistic modes such as Street and Sport.

Comfort, Safety and Convenience
The ergonomics of TVS NTORQ 125 is developed with supreme focus on comfort and convenience of the rider. The scooter gets wider 110x80x12 tubeless tyres along with telescopic suspension and least turning radius to facilitate travel across all kinds of terrains. Features such as pass by switch, dual side steering lock, parking brakes and engine kill switch are focused on creating a fulfilling ride experience. To facilitate convenience of use, TVS NTORQ 125 comes with external fuel fill, USB charger, large under-seat storage and TVS patented EZ center stand. The scooter is presently available in Disc variant to ensure maximum rider safety.

Equipped with unique Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), TVS NTORQ 125 is available in the colour selection of Matte Yellow, Matte Green, Matte Red and Matte White. It is loaded with 30 first industry features.

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Hello bikers, I am Rodolfo from Chile. I have the Benelli TNT25 in other countries it is BN251. I have very exited for I to be accepted in your big comunity. Thanks.

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Winter is Here | Delhi - Manali - Jana | Benelli 302R

February 6, 2018, 5:09 am

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" If life gives you a sports tourer, you still should go to the hills "


- Anonymous


Phrases and quotes are a holy thing for motorcycle freaks. So with this fabulous quote as a guiding light, I randomly decided on 25th January that I am indeed going to Manali and unknown ahead with the half-year old 302R. Boy, it was nuts! Here is the know-how.

Day 0 : Rant

Okay, let's just say that a pulmonologist and a hard winter can never be friends. Work is hardest hitting, the emergency room always overflowing with patients. No sleep, occasional biscuits and equally heavy OPD the next morning with a toothbrush break of 10 minutes in between. Repeat this for eight weeks, Sundays inclusive, and you get what may be referred to as a burnt-out burnout. No matter however much I love this line of work, some moments come where you just feel like not being in control anymore. You long for a hot shower, a decent meal and a long ride. 26th jan was coming, and I was ready to take on the roads. Touring is stressful, expensive and where I stood at that point, my colleagues would just have boarded a plane to Maldives and chilled the bejesus out in the sand. I couldn't. I like the bug juice on my helmet better than molten cheese. :D

I was still working till 25th night. I had not packed a single thing. I managed to ride to Decathlon just before they could throw me out and bought meself some winter gear. BTwin undergloves, a fleece jacket as an add-on to the thermal liner and some noise reduction earplugs. I wanted to buy scuba flippers too, but anyway. XD

Grabbed a few protein bars and fuel on the way back. Had the hottest shower I could possibly have. Stuffed the tailbag as badly as I could, and succumbed to a deep sleep. I had an unrealistic goal of waking up at 3:30am, leaving at 4am and reaching by 4pm.


Day 1 : Black fog and snowy mountains.

I got up cursing myself, at 5:30am. It is okay, I said. Give yourself a break, brother. No sleep deprived human being can really hear those alarms. At one point, I just felt like easing back into the soft cushy blanket and let the world go on about its business while I savor the rare, sweet sleep. Like blue cheese.

Yet again, I got up decidedly. Rummaged through the luggage one last time, and geared up. One glitch. The camera. How do I store the camera. I don't have a tankbag. I want the camera to be handy. So, I stuffed the camera, protein bars, street gloves and power bank in the Lenovo backpack which everyone has. Geared up. Walked up to the bike, praying that it could have some pointers to help me tie the ends. I carefully studied the anatomy, and secured the straps in the air exit vents on the side fairings. I have the bike wrapped in 3M PPF so tank scratch disease is something I do not give much mind to.

I started. It was cold and cloudy and basically gloomy. It was so weird, with the smog. Plus it had drizzled on the last night. So the humidity was next level. This in toto, led me fogging up the visor much too soon. I don't have a pinlock ready helmet. (Note to self: Upgrade ASAP). Crack open the visor a bit, and the cold air bit into the flesh of the face as if a whole school of sting-rays performed a ballet on it. With this dual war going, I hardly could manage 80kmph average till I reached Murthal.

I saw an empty highway. I had a capable bike. I had about 600km more to cover, half of which is basically offroading. I tucked myself in behind the windscreen, latched onto the tall tank and the knee grips. The pegs are forward set, which really spares the wrists. I love how forward biased the Benelli 302R is. You can feel the whole meatloaf right in your hands. So much that you could lift it with a gigantic fork if you had one.

I picked up the revs from 5.5k to 8k and the unmistakable Benelli grunt was alive. This motorcycle is so characterless below 5.5k that it is not even funny. It'll roar as much as an Apache 200 and keep itself in check. Climb over that figure, and you have a blast!

Oh SHIT! I remembered, it was the Republic Day! That means not so far away is the time, when the horde of flagged warriors enter the scene, with red tail flashers and bar end flashers and LEDs enough to give epileptic attacks to a whale. You overtake them, and it becomes a matter of pride. Now all 20 of them will be on your ass. The lights and the loud noise are not optional either. I am so done with this over the years. Now I just need my little lane and solitude.

The anxiety added to my enthusiasm even more, and I kept on orbiting around 120kmph with the needle jolting and jumping at 9000rpm. The black smog at the speed liquefied on the visor, into droplets and showed itself out. So beautiful to see those little bastards creeping away. No more sting rays.

It was so meditative, riding into nothingness at the highest level of concentration. I rode like this till about Ambala Cantonment. I stopped to check the map, and went ahead towards Roopnagar road which finally could get me to Kiratpur Sahib.



I was so happy riding once again after a gap of eight weeks, I didn't feel like dismounting even once. Then hunger pangs made a duty call and I stopped at a nondescript Dhaba. A Punjabi dhaba in Punjab. That was something off my checklist as a prompt Maharashtrian.



The hands were frozen despite the best gloves AND liners. The lips were cracked and swollen. How cheerful it is to reconnect with the feeling of being alive by physical sufferings. I felt like a monk doing hardships. :P Before my unreal narcissism took over, I entered the Dhaba.




This is my mugshot, with the black tinted visor, no thanks to the smog.




I had a healthy dose of a multitude of butter smothered paranthas and chai. The patrons started their usual interview with the bike and of course the price of the bike. Followed by the mandatory negative shaking of the head in despair and walking away murmuring : ITNEY MEIN TOH CAR AA JAATA :D

I always enjoy that one. Paying no more heed to the flock, I dug my way through the paranthas. Stretched my legs a bit, and off I went.

Loving how warm was the chai to hold in the hands, I obviously made a sad face while leaving the dhaba premises.



Now I was stuffed with warm food, the fuel was still good. What else does one need? I mounted up, and ventured through the rest of the way. The Sun came up, and the state of Himachal Pradesh too, came up.





I rode all the way without a real break till Kullu. I did not feel like coming off the saddle because I feared it would break the chain of my thoughts. On my way uphill I stopped for a quick fuel-up. I saw some metallic riders fwith PB plates riding uphill in a group. They were too much enthusiastic about riding ahead me on blind corners and show me who is the boss. So I fed their ego without leading to anyone's death. I slipped down to the fourth, and enjoyed the twisties with a natural pace. Half an hour later, I saw my metallic friends engaged in a group selfie session at some waterfall location.

I saw the opportunity. "You better hold on tight now!" I yelled at the metzelers. They were like "Sure, whatever, bring it on". Then I tackled the ever narrowing curvy roads with great enthusiasm. The pegs scraped peacefully and at one point the claw bag cover suffered a bruise. I then took it lightly as I was far away from a track. I was rather far close to a death trap with the generous Beas ready to engulf me owing to a single miscalculation.



I could not help but stop at a twist where the huge mountain I could not take my eyes off it. It was sheer intimidation, though my camera could not do justice to it. Everything in Himachal is like that. You feel like stomping your camera with your feet and walk away, because everything is so so so huge and magnanimous, it is lame to even try and capture it with a camera.



Riding fast on twisties is fun only if you manage to stay alive. I call myself a 'tourer sports' rather than a sports tourer. While you excuse me for the lame pun, we move on.

Mandi it was at about 4:00pm. I had made good time, thanks to the nonexistent Delhi traffic and our selfie loving metallic friends. I wanted to rest my butt and wash my face with warm water. So I googled for an upscale restaurant. Big mistake like I thought. I went to a crap hotel with the only USP of a secured parking.

Once I knew that I had absolutely no hurry now, (since hills are to be enjoyed and not rushed through) I took my own sweet time exploring the various services the hotel could give me in return to the crap food and rude attendants.

I used every facility in the restroom, played on the swing in the garden, used hot water to wash my face and eyes for times too many, and left with a swagger. Screw 'em.

Now that I had my own time to be, I reached Manali singing songs loudly. I encountered some traffic at the diversion where the Naggar road separates. No worries. I slowly reached the town of old manali by 6pm.

My body was aching but my head was aching more. I needed caffeine, so I searched for coffeeshops in Manali. Nearby me, nothing was eye catching. So I roamed around aimlessly, through traffic and bridges. I then spotted a little joint on my left where the words "coffee" were written.

I walked into this place named KILTA Cafe. I don't yet know what it means, but a sweet lady welcomed me backed up by a strong middle ages blonde-tanned man. They absolutely were foreigners, running a coffee joint. I ordered a double shot americano and a hot dog. They were great people, and bikers. Robert and Grace. Amazing duo. We talked about bikes and coffee and food and what not! I devoured the freshly made hotdogs and coffee.

Accomodation, I had not paid much mind to it. I asked Robert and Grace about some easy to go accomodation. They suggested me a few places. I told them I'll explore first and if nothung catches my fancy, I shall contact the people they refered me to.

Then I came around a backpacker hostel named The Lost Tribe on a booking app. It was about 2km from Robert's joint. It looked rad AF. The prices were rock bottom and most importantly, it was off the hustle bustle of the main city. I called up the guy, and he told me to take a narrow lane off the main road to reach the hostel.

I reached the hostel location. Took a photo of the trip meter. 619 km. Ray Mysterio. Enough said.



Like a fool, I took my bike all the way down to the hostel.

It was cold, but the pleasant kind of cold.

The guys were awesome. They offered me a lots of things, which I politely refused. I got my bunk bed. Had a shower, a protein bar, plenty of hot water. Off to sleep. Let's worry about the next day when it comes. A solid day on the saddle.


Day 2 : Snow and Smiles

I got up late, at 9am. Why stress yourself, I said. The world is beautiful and I'd rather take it as it pleases me.
I saw the Sun had been out and shining. The air was clear. I took a walk around the campus while brushing my teeth. Mesmerizing view. I waled up to my beloved, and unveiled her. I could see the snowy mountains up ahead. Let's go there,I decided. But first, more coffee.



I geared up and rode straight to my new friends, Robert and Grace. They had just opened the shop, and had baked some fresh puddings already. When I opened the door, they were whipping mayonnaise. We talked while they worked, and then I grazed my way through coffee and murder-it-with-mayo sausages. Finished up with cookies. I asked them where to go,but they told me "you go wherever you want to, everything is worth visiting"

I told them I may go towards solang valley and road to Rohtang. Then I greeted them and left.

I first went towards Solang as my buddies from the hostel had already started for it. I started going to the place, and damn. It was full of traffic. Kilometeres of traffic over the roads. People were fanatically trying to scrape whatever little snow there was on the roadside. I don't get the obsession with snow,but maybe it is a personal thing. I like snow mysef but not to the point of scraping roadside bits of it.

While paving my way through an unending number of tourist buses, private cars and cabs, I reached what they call the end point of Solang road. The BRO has closed the road further ahead for works. I asked with puppy eyes if I could go. I received a stern decline. I wanted to tell him "but I will behave, please lemme go" but I restrained myself. :p

The valley looked beautiful even ignoring the litter and the cacophony and the crowd. The mountains are too big to be overpowered by human presence. You can bring a thousand people more, and it will still be amazeballs. I wanted to stay and explore, but the sheer number of tourists forced me to get the hell out of there. "Maybe I shall come tomorrow early morning" is what I said before leaving. I knew that was a fuzzy lie.



Returning, I met a Father-Son duo from Pune who were riding in these parts on a stock RE classic 350. I felt so much good for them, together they were having fun. We chatted for a bit, then they took off. I guess they too were irritated with the solang crowd.

After wandering for a bit afar, I found a perfect spot without the infestation of flocks. It was utterly a breathtaking scene, everything really. The blue clear sky, the mountains, the snow and the Sun. It felt like I am walking inside a Louis Armstrong song. Few pictures here and there.











I asked around, and went towards the road to Rohtang. Stopped over at Palchan for an ATM withdrawl.

Then I had a nice ride till the frozen roads and slush on uphill couldn't just avail the motorcycle to go up. People were here too, but much nicer and less in number. I could have managed a steep or two, I did. Later I realized that it is not worth trying to slip and slide a CKD twin with metzelers into the slush and then to the valley. If I had a Duke with knobbies and a bicycle chain, maybe. Not right now. Let's walk.



I parked my bike and packed everything in the backpack including the helmet in a helmet fleece. I started my uphill walk, towards Gulaba. I met some interesting walkers on my way. We exchanged jokes, small talk and snowballs. I absolutely loved the weather. It was sunny and still subzero. It had snowed a night before, so the snow was cute and happy, without dirt. I walked and hummed. All I needed was right here, a clear mind. A thought-free mind. Some fresh air. Absolute silence. Tress. Snow. What else? It was relaxing. No amount of yoga classes, high end spas and bubble baths could bring it to me. The soothing of nerves. Whoa!





Nonchalantly as it may be, I reached the Gulaba point. Few 4x4s were hunting for weary walkers to get the downstairs. For me, I picked up a spot far away from the people and just sat there.





Soon enough, I fell asleep. I mean, how often do you sleep like that? I must have been knocked out for about an hour. Then, I started my walk back and this time foolishly walking into difficult places in knee deep snow and emerging from it. Such a 5 year old thing to do, well, I did it. :)



Upon my return, it was about 5pm. I felt nauseated with the thought of all the traffic over at the mall road. I instead spotted a nice, isolated hair salon near palchan. I asked the dude to give me a nice trim while I recollect all my happy moments. He was a swift gentleman. He went through the clutter like sheep through grass. I spent about an hour cozied in his shop. Then I saw a momo shop on the roadside. I treated myself with a platter of momos.



Back to the hostel. Spent good time having thoughtful exchange of ideas among the squad with entirely new folks. Retired to my bunk with a book. Fell asleep while halfway on page 1. :)

Day 3 : Unexpected!

This day was left aside for some aimless wandering. Plans never got me anywhere, so I figures what wrong it could do.

I gulped on some chai and started my journey downhill, because I felt like it. I figured that the way everyone was crazy for the snow, I would rather get lost in the wilderness.

I rode till Naggar, where unfortunately the zipper of my jacket burst. Gushes of cold wind made their way in. I looked around, it was a fine morning, with little kids playing around.

I spotted a shop with a few jackets on display. I walked up there and entered the shop. Big mistake, I walked in with my helmet on. The lady at the counter got spooked. I quickly removed the crown and apologized. I showed her my zipper. YKK had failed me after 4 years. Not so bad.

She told me that she has no cure for this particular ailment. She ran a ladies garments store and she did not have monstrous runners in stock.

After repeated begging, she emerged with a pair of pliers and got working on my zipper. She did it with absolute concentration and gave me a smirk when I thanked her and walked out.

I liked where the road was going vaguely towards some hills, and since the universe was in my favor, I chose to ride the tide. I started uphill on the same road.




The road was twisty and surrounded by thick tall trees both the sides. I had to stop and click a few photos, but the ISO needed to be bumped up to 800 to get some visibility. It was THAT dark. No vehicles, no tourists, absolute silence. Only people I saw were two elderly villagers carrying firewood in the baskets on their bags.

As I continued, the road became un-road and then became off road. I managed to drive through the gravel and dust. I went ahead like this for about 15 kilometers.



Soon, I discovered a habitation. It was named Jana. A very small group of houses on a slope. I tried to ride further ahead with caution on the slushy frozen roads. I spotted a waterfall like site. Only two cars were present on the scene with a hotel-esque establishment serving snacks. Tourists, ugh! I felt nauseated.

The restaurant guy was encouraging me to park at a spot and have food at his place and enjoy the waterfall. Not bad, I thought. But I wanted to go even further ahead as the couple of cars were poking into my eyes. I told him I will go ahead, roam around and join back for the food. He was persistent about the frozen roads. He was like "it is impossible to ride ahead, this is the last point".

From where I stood, I saw nothing impossible. Okay, it was a lot of snow on the road but I could have managed. I rode further ahead. After a few turns, the road got really inclined and messed up to hold a grip. I contained my enthusiasm.



On my left, there was a small bridge and a waterfall. Zero tourists here. Surprise, Surprise! Here was a home next to the waterfall. The chimney was emitting smoke. I asked inside, a dude of my age came out. I asked him for further directions. He told me you can try, but it really isn't possible.



He was looking after the food joint till his father returned.

A casual conversation gradually paced up. I have a knack of chatting people up. Ravi was a shy person at first but as soon as I invaded his barriers with a few puns and witty remarks, he opened up. Then we took over the wooden cabin and started with preparation of some cinnamon chai. He was anxious of his father coming and ridiculing him, but I told him that I shall talk to him like a proper tourist. He was sad that the food joint owners downhill discouraged people to visit this part. He was at a loss of business because of that.



After the chai, his father arrived with stern glances. He was suspicious of his son indulging in some good for nothing behavior with outsiders. Turns out it was just me who thought like that. He was super welcoming and he even offered his seat near the fireplace as a gesture of respect once he learned I am a doctor. The wooden seat was worn out in the shape of an ass after years of sitting. I felt embarrassed to sit at a place where a man has his full authority. I politely refused and at this moment I gave a visual cue to Ravi. He requested his father if he could look after the joint while he shows me around.



Ravi and I started our walk uphill. It was a totally wild, where wild bears inhabit. He told me about a pilgrimage trek they do every 12 years where every person from a household joins. They trek for seven days through forests to reach the deity. He had an in-depth knowledge of flora and fauna of the area.







We hiked upwards in the mountains and crossed numerous snowy plateaus, bear footprints and frozen waterfalls. At the top of a hill, where there was absolute nothingness ahead, we sat at the edge. My camera battery had died. I felt good about it. Screw the camera. This is so humongous to even try and look at it with these two petty eyes.



Sitting there in sheer silence. No awareness of dimensions, time and person. Completely altered. The Sun set at its leisure. We didn't speak. Soon it started getting duskier, with a very reluctant vibe I got up and started walking downhill. I still can not forego of the vast landscape and the absolute silence.

We returned and we were hungry. The father hurried away as soon as he spotted us. We was bored AF sitting in there it seems. Ravi cooked up some local delicacies. Brown rice, soyabean mash, ghee from sheep milk, pickle of some local root and siddu.





I never saw a plate going empty so fast even at barbeque nation. :D Munch munch munch! Hunger had completely taken over!



After doing away with the dinner, it was time for saying goodbye. I had to leave for Delhi coming morning. Had I known this hidden place, I would have arrived here. Sigh. I offered him money but he was so reluctant and hostile. He kept on refusing. So when he turned his back, I placed some cash under the pot on the table :p



I gave him a ride till the village of Jana, he even showed me his house and two spare rooms he had. He invited me for a stay. I saw his father on the way, he did a most graceful Namaste and we had a small talk. It was too dark now, so I slowly rode to Manali. I met Robert and Grace for a while. Then I rode up to Mall Road with a meh face. I spotted a medical store to buy my contact lens solution.

Let's do one last touristy thing, I said. So I searched for the highest rated restaurant, the Johnson's Cafe. The vibe felt alright. I sat in a corner, near a fireplace. I ordered the most revered dish, Trout in almond sauce. It came.
Yet, I felt out of place.



I felt like I do not belong in this climate controlled shithole, with this fake food in my front. It was too dichotomous with the state of mind I was de-escalating from. At a point, I packed the half eaten food. I stuffed it in my makeshift tankbag and once again started riding towards Solang road.

It was about 11pm. The chill was too strong. I stopped the bike. On my left there was river Beas. Roaring relentless. I could see the grayish water currents in the faint moonlight. I could feel the water current on the move, it was so close. I took out the food and started eating. Now it felt good to eat. The road had an occasional car passing. They slowed it down to see if the motorcycle guy is here to jump in the river or what.

I finished my food with frozen fingers and a warm heart. So much love for this place. Yet it was time to leave.

As slowly as possible, I stumbled back to the hostel, imbibing every little detail I could.

I remembered that I had to lube my chain. I had totally gone off my mind! Ugh.
I got the swingarm jack, chain brush but the chain lube canister was not dispensing properly. So at 11:30 pm I woke people up and found a couple of gear oil sachets. I loaded them up in a stray syringe which was an accidental finding in my backpack. I cleaned the chain with diesel and lubed it up carefully with the syringe.



Packed my bags and with great despair, went to sleep.

Day 4 : Whatever.



So in a nutshell, I started my return journey at a lazy 7:30am. I rode pretty much nonstop till Kiratpur Sahib. Near Bhuntar my hands and feet were close to being amputated with a cold so I literally paid a guy to light a fire in his tea stall so that I could warm my boots and hands. All the hiking im the snow last evening has soaked up in the boots. Such a hard time!

At Kiratpur Sahib I found a Dhaba in solace and I had my sweet time there.



Then, I zoomed fast til Murthal from where the traffic became hellish. I spent four hours fighting the traffic and reached home at around 10pm.



So much fatigue. It is true they say urbanity wears you out fast. Yes I am too a victim of that. But you chase around urbanity away with a motorcycle and a free mind, like you chase away a rabid dog with a stone in your hand. You accept your sad life, you embrace it and you try to make little good out of it. A dose of good ol' motorcycling and some me-time ought to get you that much. This is what I have gathered from my ventures so far, and thus motorcycling will always remain an irreplaceable part of who I am.

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Suzuki Intruder 150 has sold around 10000 units till now

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Aprilia SR 125 and Storm unveiled at Auto Expo 2018

February 6, 2018, 9:19 pm

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Storm has 125 cc engine, 2 colors

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Lots of accessories for Storm

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Hero MotoCorp unveils Xpulse 200 at Auto Expo 2018

February 6, 2018, 9:46 pm

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Honda X-Blade 160cc motorcycle unveiled at Auto Expo 2018

February 6, 2018, 10:10 pm

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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled its most extensive product line-up of 11 new models at the 14^th Auto Expo 2018. Leading from the front is Honda’s brand new 160cc motorcycle X-Blade along with 10 exciting 2018 editions (6 domestic models and 4 global fun bikes).

Reiterating the vision of Honda - World’s largest motorcycle company with sales of about 19 million units last year in 120 countries, Mr. Takahiro Hachigo, President, CEO & Representative Director, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Japan, said,“India being the largest motorcycle market for Honda now contributes almost one-third of Honda’s global motorcycle sales. Global Honda will continue to provide full support to our Indian motorcycle operations. By providing more advanced models with segment leading features, we will create higher value at a reasonable price and transform customer expectations into reality. As for our global, big “Fun bikes” which feature those advanced technologies, we will bring them to the Indian market much faster, better aligned to the global launch timing. This will help meet the more diverse customer needs in India.

”Speaking about Honda product roadmap, Mr Minoru Kato, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., said,“Gaining maximum market share, Honda is set to cross 6 Million sales target this fiscal year. Our 3 brand new models of 2017-18 – CLIQ, Africa Twin and GRAZIA are already well received in the Indian market. I am confident that India will experience street riding like never before on our 4^th brand new offering X-Blade with leading segment first features. 2018 will be an exciting year for the two-wheeler industry and Honda is all set to transform the way India rides in future.”

Also announcing JOY CLUB - Honda’s new initiative for customer satisfaction, Mr Minoru Kato added,” With more than 34 million customers in India, moving forward Honda 2Wheelers India is introducing a unique customer loyalty programme, Honda Joy Club. The large customer base of Honda 2Wheelers will experience exciting rewards as loyal fans of Honda. We will share more details of Honda Joy Club soon.”

Sharing how the excitement doesn’t end with XBLADE - Honda’s last committed model of 2018, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., said:“Indian two-wheeler market is accepting scooters like never before. Leading from the front, ‘India loves Activa’. Giving the love back, Honda is delighted to introduce the fifth generation Activa 5G to give Joy of Riding to all generations.”

“One Look is Enough” for Honda’s BRAND NEW 160cc Stylish motorcycle “X-Blade”

With its youthful appeal and sporty looks, X-Blade is born to transform the ride of millennials and success-oriented Generation-Z.The stylish and aspirational all-new X-Blade cuts through the dark with its transformer-inspired futuristic LED headlight - a segment first feature and sporty dual outlet port silencer.

It’s aggressive and futuristic design is further accentuated by link type gear shifter, unique spilt grab rails, stylish alloy wheels, hugger fender and muscular graphics.Designed for those who stand out from the ordinary, the X-Blade strikes the perfect balance between sportiness and practicality. It is powered by the trusted 162.71 cc HET engine which promises legendary Honda refinement and reliability.

The all new digital instrumentation comes with a Service Due Indicator and gear position indicator. The long 1,347 mm wheelbase and the wider 130 section tubeless rear tyre enhance stability in bad roads and ensures comfort during longer rides.

X-Blade will be available in 5 colours options – Matte Marvel Blue Metallic / Matte Frozen Silver Metallic / Pearl Spartan Red / Pearl Igneous Black and Matte Marshal Green Metallic.The X-Blade prices will be announced closer to its market availability in March 2018.

10 new 2018 editions to delight diverse set of customers from 110cc to 1800cc

1.Transforming the way India rides ahead, NEW ‘ACTIVA 5G’ revolutionises mobility. The 5th generation of India’s No. 1 selling two-wheeler gets New Deluxe variant (with digital-analog meter and ECO speed indicator and Service Due Indicator), full LED Headlamp and position lamp (Industry First in any 110cc two-wheeler), next-generation looks (new front chrome garnish), 2 new colours(^NEW Dazzle Yellow Metallic, ^NEW Pearl Spartan Red), added convenience (front hook, 4-in-1 lock with seat opener switch and retractable rear hook) and higher durability (metal muffler protector).

2.2018 edition of LIVO: Honda’s 110cc sharp and stylish commuter Livo in its 2018 edition gets added convenience of new analog-digital meter console with Service Due Indicator, clock and the low-maintenance seal chain.

3.2018 edition of CB SHINE: India’s largest selling executive motorcycle now outshines all others with its new graphics, front chrome garnish, refreshed instrumentation, low maintenance sealed chain and a new colour (Imperial Red metallic).

4.The effortlessly stylish new 2018 edition of CB SHINE SP comes with aggressive tank shroud and new sporty graphics. Adding to the rider’s convenience are the new instrumentation cluster with Service Due Indicator & clock.

5.The 2018 edition of CB HORNET 160Rnow comes loaded with new powerful all-LED headlamp – a segment first feature. Takes its Raw. Real. Ripped appeal, CB Hornet 160R will now be Honda’s second motorcycle with the ABS option (after CBR 250R),a more muscular stance, eye catching graphics, hazard lamps and cool blue back lit instrumentation. Honda’s 160cc advanced street-fighter gets a new colour (Dazzle Yellow Metallic) in addition to existing colours and will be available for sale in 4 variants - Standard, CBS, ABS and ABS Deluxe.

6.Making its grand comeback is the 2018 edition of CBR 250R! Drawing inspiration from the rich CBR lineage, the CBR 250R now comes with all-LED headlamp with position lamp, 2-channel ABS, completely new graphics and 2 new sporty colours (^NEW Mars Orange, ^NEW Striking Green) in addition to the Pearl Sports Yellow, Sports Red and Vibrant Orange (Repsol).

7.2018 edition of CBR650F: With enhanced riding dynamics, aggressive styling and a wilder induction roar, new CBR650F is ready to take sports touring to the next level. Along with new Showa Dual Bending Valve type front fork, Nissin brake calipers, all LED headlamp, the middleweight champion comes loaded with new intake and exhaust. New CBR650F will be available in Millennium Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic.

8.2018 edition of AFRICA TWIN takes the road less travelled with its new throttle by wire technology with 3 new rider modes for custom engine character and traction. The true adventure companion also gains a new lighter lithium ion battery (2.3 kg lighter), all new instrumentation, stainless steel spokes with redesigned footrest hangers for better off-road use and new emergency stop signal function in the rear indicators.

9.2018 edition of CBR1000RR & CBR1000RR SP: The new CBR1000RR is more than any previous generations of Fireblade. It’s lighter (90% of main components revised for a 16 kg weight reduction to a class leading 195 kg), more powerful (14% improved power-to-weight ratio), delivers astonishing performance (new gyroscopic ABS, Throttle by Wire, 9 level Honda Selectable Torque Control, Selectable Engine Brake, Honda Electronic Steering Damper and Power Selector), comes loaded with advanced electronics (full-colour TFT instrumentation inspired by RC 213V-S) and gets a new Grand Prix Red colour too.Tuned for the hard-core riders, CBR1000RR Fireblade SP is Honda’s first ever motorcycle to come with semi-active Öhlins Electronic Control (S-EC) suspension, lithium ion battery, quick-shifter with slipper clutch and Brembo front calipers.

10.Stealing the show is the 2018 edition of GOLD WING – Honda’s iconic 1800cc King of Tourers. In the new avatar, Gold Wing gets the 7-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) technology (World first in any Honda motorcycle) and new compact flat six-cylinder engine which is 6.2 kg lighter. The luxury ride now gets Honda’s double wishbone front suspension. Adding royal comfort is the Apple CarPlay integration in a 7-inch TFT colour display (World’s first in any motorcycle), electronically adjustable windscreen, full LED lighting and new Candy Ardent Red colour.

Honda’s Global showcase models – PCX EV and RC213V:

Displaying Honda’s initiative in the EV field is Honda’s latest PCX EV concept. The electric scooter is equipped with a high output motor developed independently by Honda. Aiming to emerge as a more harmonious mobility option PCX EV is fitted with removable lithium ion based Honda Mobile Power Pack which can be charged separately or inside the scooter.Get ready to witness the pinnacle of Honda engineering first-hand as RC213V - Honda’s 2017 MotoGP winning bike ridden by World Champion Marc Marquez makes its first appearance.

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2018 CBR1000RR Fireblade SP

2018 CBR1000RR Fireblade

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Honda X-Blade 160 unveiled



New 2018 models of big bikes: CBR 650F, Africa Twin, CBR1000RR, CBR 1000RR SP, Gold Wing

New 2018 models of small bikes: Activa 5G, Livo, CB Shine SP, CB Hornet 160R, CBR 250R