Preetam is a seasoned motoring journalist with a specialisation and passion for two-wheelers, even though every now and then he tries to take off on long multi-day drives to the mountains as well. He has been riding motorcycles since the early 1990s and started touring since the late ‘90s when motorcycle touring was an almost unheard-of concept. He has owned all sorts of motorcycles, from two-stroke singles, twins and four-stroke thumpers and multi-cylinder models. He’s been heading two-wheeler content at car&bike for over 9 years and helps provide a key perspective to all two-wheeler industry and product-related stories. He has also played a leadership role in mentoring others in the car&bike editorial team along the way.
The next new made-in-India Harley-Davidson will be a scrambler based on the Harley-Davidson X440, which will be launched in 2024, carandbike has learnt.
Should you consider downsizing to a single-cylinder bike which can also offer entertaining performance and a very enjoyable ride experience comparable to much bigger and more expensive bikes?
Updated suspension, tweaked chassis, taller seat height and even more hard-core off-road ability are the focus areas of the Ducati DesertX Rally.
New suspension, updated brakes, tweaks to the engine, better accessibility and affordability are the focus areas of the 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 range.
The Royal Enfield Streetwind Eco offers good airflow for use in warm weather, a comfortable fit and decent protection. Made from recycled plastic, it makes a ‘green’ statement as well. But should you consider buying it?
The TVS Apache RTR 310 boasts of a long list of segment-first electronic rider aids and features to make it stand out as an irresistible package. Is it good enough to be the best?
The new Royal Enfield Bullet 350 now gets updated with the J-series 350 cc engine and dual-downtube chassis which is shared with the Classic 350 and Meteor 350.
The legendary Royal Enfield Bullet 350 now gets a new heart, courtesy the 350 cc, J-series engine, new frame and other minor updates, including new colours. Is it worth considering in 2023?
Will the new Hero Karizma XMR be as iconic as the original Karizma from 20 years ago? We seek some answers while spending some time with the all-new Karizma XMR.
The TVS X launched at Rs. 2.50 lakh is the most expensive electric scooter on sale in India right now. What’s so special about it? Here’s everything you need to know about the TVS X electric scooter.
British motorcycle brand Norton is owned by TVS Motor Company, and the brand may soon expand into new segments, with possibly even mid-size products to compete with Royal Enfield.
The first made-in-India Triumph motorcycle, the new Speed 400, has made an extremely strong impression. Take a quick look at our review through the best images.
The Triumph Speed 400 is the most affordable and accessible Triumph motorcycle on sale. Made in India, the new Speed 400 comes with a very attractive sticker price. Should you give into temptation and book one?
The entry-level and most affordable Triumph roadster and scrambler motorcycles have been made in India, under the partnership with Bajaj Auto.
Hero MotoCorp’s new CEO Niranjan Gupta outlined the company’s focus on premium models going forward at a recent launch. So, what could be Hero’s premium push? We look at the possibilities.
Riding motorcycles could be for different reasons and different experiences for different folks. There’s passion, thrill, danger, and of course, a certain sense of adventure and freedom that motorcycling brings with it. Why do you ride a motorcycle?
car&bike was invited to participate in the Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) Racetrack Academy at Sepang International Circuit. Here’s a look at how it went.
The Hero Xtreme 160R 4V gets significant updates – a four-valve cylinder head, upside down forks in the top-spec variant, and more connected features. Is it good enough to be the best? Quick look at the review through some images!
The new Hero Xtreme 160R 4V gets the four-valve treatment, upside down forks and feature updates. Is it good enough to take top spot in the 160 cc segment?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is naturally one of the most awaited, along with a couple of new models based on the 650 Twins platform.
