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.
On the 76th Independence Day, we profile the top 5 Indian motorcycle brands, which have established India in the global stage.
Here’s a quick look at what the Royal Enfield Hunter 350, in pictures. How does it ride, how does it handle, and if it’s something which you may find worth considering.
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is the most affordable and accessible Royal Enfield motorcycle. But is it worth considering? Here’s a look at its pros and cons in pictures.
Will the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 be able to attract new riders into the brand? We ride the most affordable and accessible Royal Enfield motorcycle on the streets of Bangkok to get a sense of what it offers.
The Suzuki Katana is a homage to the 1981 model of the same name. The new Katana has few negatives which seem trivial compared to what it offers as an entertaining package on two-wheels.
The made-in-India BMW G 310 RR shares the same platform with the TVS Apache RR 310 but offers its own distinct flavour and premium appeal.
In the first quarter of the current financial year, Bajaj Auto recorded net profit of Rs. 1,173 crore, but in the previous quarter (Q4 FY 2022), the company recorded net profit of Rs. 1,469 crore.
The Simple ONE electric scooter looks good, rides well, and promises a lot of range; all all very promising qualities once it's launched. But is it good enough?
Media reports quoting Yamaha Motor India's Chairman Eishin Chihana point to the possibility of the Yamaha RX100 making a comeback. But it's still a possibility, not a certainty.
The "new wave of British heavy metal", or NWOBHM, started a musical revolution of sorts in the 1970s. Will British-origin modern classic motorcycles re-create the same wave in the 21st century?
The Hero XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition is a new variant with more off-road capability, straight from the showroom. Here’s what you get in the new XPulse 200 4V Rally.
The new Bajaj Pulsar N160 offers segment-first dual-channel ABS. But does it have the goods to take the fight to the best in the segment?
Why did TVS Motor Company launch the new Ronin, a "modern retro" motorcycle as the company describes it? We take a look at the possibilities the Ronin opens up for TVS.
TVS Motor Company calls its new motorcycle a "modern retro" motorcycle. What does the Ronin offer really? We seek some answers on a rain-soaked day in Goa.
The TVS Ronin will be the company’s first neo-retro styled roadster, and is based on an all-new 225 cc platform, built around a new split dual-cradle steel chassis.
We ride the updated 2022 TVS iQube electric scooter on everyday roads, in the city and over broken roads to see if it makes for a good option as an alternative to a petrol-powered scooter.
The KTM RC 390 gets comprehensively updated in 2022, to make KTM India's flagship sportbike more accessible and practical. Does it deliver as an everyday streetbike?
We spend some time hustling the new Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and Tiger 1200 GT Pro in the backroads of Himachal Pradesh to see what has changed on the latest generation Tiger 1200.
The design filings show a smaller adventure touring motorcycle, which could be actually a more off-road capable Honda NX200, based on the Honda CB200X.
The development sparks the possibility of the Harley-Davidson Bronx streetfighter making it to production in the future, but there's a catch.
