[What Bike]: Best Tourer Bike-- Pillion comfort utmost important
Hi All, I'm looking for purchasing a bike primarily for touring. The main requirements would be: 1. Pillion Comfort - Most Important. 2. Should be able to do 100-120 kmph without any stress. 3. Should...
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[Ownership Thread]: TVS Phoenix 125 Ownership Thread
TVS PHOENIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE TVS Phoenix Drum TVS Phoenix Disc Bore (mm) X Stroke (mm) 57.0 X 48.8 57.0 X 48.8 Displacement 124.5 cc 124.5 cc Compression ratio 9.4 : 1.0 9.4 : 1.0...
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[NEWS INDIA]: Piaggio to launch Vespa 946 later this year
Piaggio the iconic Italian brand, is testing the Vespa 946, for road worthiness and will launch it by the 4th quarter of this fiscal. Another Vespa is in the pipeline which will be launched by the end...
View ArticleMohammad Umar from New Delhi
Hello everyone. I am Mohammad Umar from New Delhi. Currently in my 3rd year of Mechanical engineering ,IP University, Delhi. I own a 89 Yamaha RX 100 and a RE Machismo. Although I do ride the Machismo...
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[NEWS ABROAD]: BMW recalls motorcyles for side stand issue
BMW North America has recalled 870 motorcycles for a side stand issue. The 2013 F800GS and F 700GS are the effected motorcycles. BMW says that the effected motorcycles were manufactured in the period...
View ArticleHi, Sundeep from Visakhapatnam A.P
Hello guys, I am Sundeep a photographer from Visakhapatnam. i am a huge follower of XBHP. I have been reading and following the magazine and the site for more than five years. I really admire the...
View Article130mm brakes for Suzuki Access. Is it possible?
Hi Guys, I saw many reviews regarding Access brakes are insufficient which is of 120mm. I'm no expert in technical details, but can a 130mm brakes be fitted? Is it anyway easy install? Thanks, Ramki
View Article[What Bike]: P200 ns or A180. Urgent help needed.
I am going to book a ride in a couple of days.But still I am confused between apache 180, apache 180 abs, and pulsar 200 ns. I am upgrading from a HH splendor+ after riding it extensively after 4...
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KTM RC 390 launch confirmed for 2014
KTM CEO Stefen Pierer confirmed that the RC390 would be launched in 2014 world over. The RC390 built across the KTM Duke 390 engine platform would meet a big demand for affordable, quality sport bikes...
View ArticleA 560 Kms ride on a RainY Day through Nallamala Forest
It was raining continuously since past 2 days and this was then riding through rain has itched in my mind. So took the help of XBhp rider ravi@17bhp in planning the route and decided riding to...
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11th International Bangalore Jawa Yezdi Day 14th July 2013
Event: 11th International Bangalore Jawa Yezdi Day Date: 14th July Sunday 2013 Place: Hombegowda Ground, Wilson garden, Bangalore, Karnataka Every year, the second Sunday of July is observed as...
View Article[Hard Torque]: Saddlesore is a child's play
Aargee, I want to do saddlesore; can I do saddlesore in my CBR 250R? I want to do saddlesore & please help me choose a bike for me; how about doing a group saddlesore? Errr...aaaargggh... I'm...
View ArticleAnup from Kolkata
Hey this is Anup [Anupam] from Kolkata. Just purchased CBR 250R on last week as my first bike and hope this bike will addict me in Riding. Previously I drove Car but didn't get a chance to get some...
View ArticleHelp needed for Pulsar 150 upgradation.
Is is possible to fit the below part of new Pulsar 180 to a Pulsar 150 (2009 model without the tank scoops and with old type handle-bar)? 1) Swing arm 2) Front Forks 3) new type handle bars 4) Rear...
View Article[Hard Torque]: Do It Yourself!
At 45, I am supposedly an old timer as a motorcyclist. No, its not the age or the fact that few continue riding at this age. It probably has to do with the fact that my riding spans two separate eras...
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Drive Axle Shaft Problem
Hi to All I have purchased my bike on 12-11-2012. now my bike ran 9300 kms. from the beginning 3rd free service am getting heavy noise from chain and i told service station but they told some chain...
View ArticleHelp neede to select used Karizma ZMR
Hello fellow xBhpians, I have a small dilemma and being a rookie in motorcycle world, I am in a dire need of your guidance. I am planning to buy a used Karizma ZMR, for which I have 2 options : 1....
View Article[What Bike]: Reliable 125cc for a college Goer
Hello dear xbhpians need ur help to select my first bike as i'm a college goer need a super reliable 125cc bike with 50+ mileage & Gud Pickup 1. Budget: 60 k 2. Age: 19 3. Height: 5`5 4. Weight: 55...
View ArticleIs this a Hero 250?
Source - Gaadi.com exclusive: Hero’s upcoming full faired bike caught on camera - Gaadi.com Guys, I don't know how trust worthy gaadi.com is, but the pics do look as if it is a Hero 250cc. The exhaust...
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Huge problem with hero honda glamour (2007 model)
A week ago some drunk hit my bike from behind , I survived but hurt bad . The bike was subjected to a lot of force and twist. Following points will make the problem clearer : 1. Now I got silencer ,...
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