Bikes Expert Reviews

Can the Japanese deliver on an authentic British twin experience? The motorcycle industry is a puzzling thing. Today, we’re seeing manufacturers take two rather conflict

Does the new Z650 manage to be more exciting while retaining the user-friendly traits of its predecessor? Words by Benjamin Gracias Photography by Vikrant Date Kawasaki’

How much better has the middleweight Ninja become after its fresh set of updates? India’s first modern big bike came around in 2011 in the form of the Kawasaki Ninja 650

Does the BS6 Ray ZR justify Yamaha’s move to the competitive 125cc space?  The 110cc scooter space in India has been gradually progressing towards larger 125cc

Does the new motor and sporty styling manage to give the Passion Pro a new lease of life? Words by Benjamin Gracias Photography by Vikrant Date   Like the Splendor, the H

How has Hero’s premium 125cc commuter coped with the BS6 updates? Little do people remember that India’s first fuel-injected motorcycle came in 2006. No, it wa

Can the Storm 125 strike the right balance between fun and practicality while still retaining the core Aprilia principles? The Aprilia SR 150 changed the landscape for the scooter

The Fascino moves up to the 125cc segment. Does it pack in enough to cast an impression? The previous-generation Fascino was Yamaha’s best selling scooter, offering Vesp

The venerable Classic 350 lives on in a cleaner BS6 avatar. But does it keep up the times? In an age where technology is constantly evolving, you’d think that anything t

Is the Vitpilen 250's gorgeous styling a worthy trade-off for the lack of practicality over the Svartpilen? Words by Benjamin Gracias Photography by Vikrant Date   S

Will the RTR 160 4V finally have to give up its mantle to the new kid on the block, the Xtreme 160R? We’ve absolutely adored the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V for its smashing

Is the Svartpilen 250 a better alternative to the KTM 250 Duke? Words by Benjamin Gracias Photography by Vikrant Date   KTM has brought the Swedish brand Husqvarna to In

Does the 125cc scooter remain a compelling package despite a price hike of Rs 9,440? The TVS NTorq 125 has been at the pinnacle of sporty 125cc scooters sold in India. It looks fa

The Hero nametag is making a comeback to the 160cc party, but does the Xtreme 160R have what it takes to cut through the thick competition? Words by Benjamin Gracias Photography b

Has a mere engine swap made the Dominar a far more sensible and affordable package? The last comprehensive update preceding the BS6 transition made the Bajaj Dominar 400