BIKE India

THIS MONTH BIKE INDIA CELEBRATES ITS 17th anniversary. In 2004, a new publishing house, by the name of Next Gen Publishing, was founded. It was funded by the Shapoorji Pallonji Group and HDFC. When Next Gen decided to start an automobile magazine, it would have been very easy for them to take the tried and trusted route of launching one that covered both cars and two-wheelers. However, the core team decided to take a big risk by launching two separate magazines: Car India and Bike India. To date, Bike India remains the only dedicated bike magazine in the country. The team at Bike India would like to thank our readers and manufacturers for their support over the past 17 years and look forward to it in the future as well. The…

@bikeindia /bikeindia /bikeindia /bikeindia bikeindia@nextgenpublishing.net S.No. 261/G.L.R. No. 5, East Street, Camp, Pune 411001. Daily Rider Since its launch, I have been quite interested in the Triumph Tiger Sport 660. Many people have been telling me that the motorcycle is too expensive but that has not discouraged me. What do you think about this Tiger as a motorcycle for everyday use as well as touring? Dr Sameer N, via social media Dear Dr Sameer, We have done a travel story with the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 for this issue (please turn over to page 28) and it performed admirably well on the open highways and through fast corners. We found it was well-balanced and easy to handle even in city traffic. As an all-rounder, it fills a lot of shoes remarkably well. Riding Post Rain Why do people advise against riding…

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS PROJECT FOR QUITE a while now. They kept revealing a phase while the product was undergoing testing. In the fourth and final stage, they have given us a proper look at the motorcycle that is being called the TE-1. The insane numbers on the spec sheet give us an idea of this performance-oriented electric bike. The design has clearly been inspired by their flagship super naked, the Speed Triple 1200. The bug-eyed headlights are almost identical and the rest of the bodywork looks more futuristic while retaining the silhouette of the Speed Triple 1200. The bike makes use of an aluminium frame and a single-sided swing-arm. With the TE-1, Triumph say, they have exceeded the real-world range of the equivalent electric motorcycles available today,…

Zontes Reveal Line-up for India ZONTES MOTORCYCLES HAVE REVEALED FIVE PRODUCTS FOR INDIA IN THE 350-CC SEGMENT. THEY include the 350 R naked, GK 350 café racer, 350 X tourer, and 350 T adventure-tourer. All these motorcycles are powered by a 348-cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 38 hp and 32 Nm of peak torque. Suspension at the front is managed by a 43-mm telescopic fork while a monoshock does duty at the rear. Additional features include a full-colour LCD screen, keyless control system, four ride modes, and LED lights. The safety features on offer include a tyre pressure monitoring system and dual-channel ABS. Zontes Motorcycles are now sold in 55 countries, including the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Brazil, Malaysia, and Thailand. 2022 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Spotted with J-platform Engine THE 349-CC…

Suzuki Katana THE SUZUKI KATANA HAS BEEN LAUNCHED IN INDIA, PRICED AT Rs 13.61 lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of design, the Katana stays true to its roots with a blend of a retro and a modern motorcycle. It will be offered in two colour schemes: Metallic Mat Stellar Blue and Metallic Mystic Silver. The Katana shares its platform with the naked GSX-S1000 and is powered by the same 998-cc four-cylinder motor that puts out 152 hp at 11,000 rpm and a peak torque of 106 Nm at 9,250 rpm. Minor upgrades have been made to the camshaft profile, valve springs, and the bike also gets new intake and exhaust system components. The main change comes in the form of the updated electronics suite. The Katana gets three engine modes, a ride-by-wire throttle, a…

BEING ONE WITH A MOTORCYCLE AS THE kilometres tick away is a feeling worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime. For motorcyclists, that singular experience is the beginning of an addiction that promises endless chapters of thrill and travel. Bad roads and the discomfort that follows have always been thorns in my side whenever I plan a motorcycle tour. Then came the media ride of the Triumph Tiger Sport 660. On the twisty mountain roads of Dehradun, the Tiger showed a lot of promise with its speed and agility; it certainly had the pace and ability to cover long distances easily. During the presentation, Triumph also mentioned that this motorcycle would come with touring accessories, including a top box and a couple of sleek panniers. That was probably when I…