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.
We spent a few laps at the Buddh International Circuit to get a sense of what the made-in-India Vredestein tyres from Apollo offer.
The TVS Jupiter 125 extends the company's popular Jupiter nameplate with a bigger, and more feature-rich 125 cc scooter. How is it? We swing a leg over it to seek some answers.
We swing a leg over the Yamaha Aerox 155, Yamaha's new maxi-styled scooter, and come back impressed!
Rotax is best known for the 650 cc single-cylinder engine used in the BMW F 650, which used to be sold as the BMW F 650 Funduro in India in the 1990s.
Hero MotoCorp updates the XPulse 200 with a four-valve head, and other changes, promising more refinement and performance.
Rights to the iconic British motorcycle brand were acquired by Mahindra subsidiary Classic Legends, which manufactures Jawa motorcycles.
The popular Yamaha R15 gets a comprehensive upgrade, with better equipment and fresh styling. Does it still have the magic? We swung a leg over it to see.
The all-new Bajaj Pulsar 250 has been described as the "best Pulsar ever." Is it good enough to re-boot Bajaj Auto's fortunes in the quarter-litre segment?
carandbike has learnt that Norton Motorcycles is uncertain about going ahead with production of the Norton Atlas 650. If launched, it will not be before 2023.
The Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid comes with new features and technologies. Is it good enough to be the best choice in the 125 cc scooter segment?
The Royal Enfield Targa Sneakers are a pair of 100 per cent leather shoes with built-in protection for everyday use while riding.
The new Ducati Monster claims to offer a fun experience for expert riders, and easy accessibility to new riders. We get some track time to see what it offers.
The Tiger Sport 660 is a sports tourer based on the Triumph Trident 660, rather than an out-and-out adventure motorcycle.
The TVS NTorq 125 Race XP is the most powerful 125 cc scooter in India, and it gets segment-first features as well. We swing a leg over it to see what it's all about.
We spend some time with Honda's new crossover motorcycle, the Honda CB200X to see if it has the makings of a winner.
The high-speed electric scooter will be launched within the next two months, and will come with a range of over 175 km on a single charge.
The new Triumph Tiger 1200 will get the T-plane crank and firing order used in the Triumph Tiger 900.
Royal Enfield Factory Test Rider, Paul Young claimed the chequered flag and the Championship Crown on the Royal Enfield Twins FT at Greenfield Dirt Track, UK.
It's not a cruiser, and there's no gleaming chrome. But Harley-Davidson's first full-size adventure bike is unexpectedly and surprisingly good!
We ride the new TVS Apache RR 310 Built To Order, with the optional Performance kits, with fully adjustable suspension, at the Madras Motor Race Track.
