Bikes, Roads & Safe Driving

Want to take your adventure biking to a new zenith of comfort and class? Upgrade your adventure touring with these premium 600+CC bikes. These are available in India, and with upgraded road infrastructure, you can rely on them to cover long distances quickly. Plus, you wouldn't mind off-roading with these powerful beauties. Overall, a better adventure experience starts here: 1. Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Engine: 645cc, Twin Cylinder Power: 70.7 bhp •  Kerb Weight: 216 kg Torque: 62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm Seat Height: 835 mm Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 litres Console: Semi-Digital (analog + digital) Price: ₹8.88 lakh 2. Kawasaki Versys 650 Engine: 649cc, Twin Cylinder Power: 66.1 bhp Kerb Weight: 219 kg Torque: 61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm Seat Height: 845 mm Fuel Tank Capacity: 21 liters Console: Fully Digital Price: ₹7.69 lakh 3. Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Engine: 660cc, Inline-Triple Power: 80 bhp Kerb Weight: 206 kg Torque: 64 Nm @ 6,250 rpm Seat Height: 835 mm Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.2 litres Con...

For those of us who find entry-level motorcycles too weak for our taste, here is the mid-level lineup of adventure bikes available in the country. This segment layer offers a mix of foreign and domestic lineups of bikes. However, unlike in the past, where domestic meant bad quality, now you should avoid underestimating the domestic line-up. Even the so-called 'elephant' (Royal Enfields) in the room has grown to match the quality of her firangi counterparts. 1. Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Engine: 296cc, Twin Cylinder Power: 39 bhp Kerb Weight: 184 kg Torque: 26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm Seat Height: 845 mm Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 liters Console: Semi-Digital (analog tachometer + digital) Price: ₹5.79 lakh 2. BMW G 310 GS Engine: 313cc, Single Cylinder Power: 33.5 bhp Kerb Weight: 175 kg Torque: 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm Seat Height: 835 mm Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 liters Console: Fully Digital Price: ₹3.20 lakh 3. Yezdi Adventure Engine: 334cc, Single Cylinder Power: 29.7 bhp  Kerb Weight: 188 ...

Up until 2015, adventure bikes in India were usually available only in high end premium segments or in YouTube videos. However, entry of Royal Enfield's Himalayan 411 changed the game for the segment. Within the next 4-5 years multiple bike-makers including KTM, Honda, Hero, and even BMW started to see an opportunity in this market. However, like everything else, not all adventure bikes are the same. Here I present the list of entry level adventure bikes and off-roaders you can fish for in 2024 Indian bike market: 1. Honda CB200X Engine:  184.4cc, Single Cylinder Power:  16.1 bhp Kerb Weight:  147 kg Torque:  16.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm Seat Height:  810 mm Fuel Tank Capacity:  12 liters Console:  Fully Digital Price:  ₹1.47 lakh (Max Ex-showroom) 2. Hero XPulse 200 4V Engine: 199.6cc, Single Cylinder Power: 18.9 bhp Kerb Weight: 157 kg Torque: 17.35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm Seat Height: 825 mm Fuel Tank Capacity: 13 liters Console: Digital with Bluetooth connecti...

The Right Kind of Bike, My Kind of Bike The Ideal Bike Disclaimer: But all this only for Indian conditions. May not be applicable to other geographies. Image: On the road to Shimla Having covered more than 85,000 KMs on a bike across 9 states in the last three years, I believe I have gained some insight into what I need for the roads. My conclusions are, obviously, based on my personal factors, which I'd list here. Also, if you are reading this before buying your next tourer, you will probably have a clearer understanding of what you should have. The factors that affected my choice are as follows: Personal Factors External Factors Weight Overall Environment Fitness Road Conditions Driving Style Traffic Conditions Terrain Choice Weather All these factors have led me to conclude the features of an ideal two-wheeled tourer for me. You'll see how: 1. Large Fuel Tank Before we get to the engine capacity,...

A family vacation is a great way to build lasting memories with kids and bring everyone closer together. You’d want to bother least about the challenges, risks, and safety and focus more on the fun times with the spouse and children. That is why going to places where you know everyone can have a taste of some fun action is critical. Here’s a list of 21 popular family-friendly destinations within India you can choose from: Northern Destinations in India 1. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Shimla is a popular hill station known for its colonial architecture, pleasant weather, and scenic beauty. Highlights: The Ridge, Mall Road, Jakhoo Temple, Kufri Adventure Park, and toy train rides through the Himalayas. 2. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Rishikesh is the renowned “Yoga Capital of the World.” Rishikesh offers adventure and spiritual experiences for families. Highlights: River rafting, Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, Laxman Jhula, camping by the river, and hiking. 3. Manali, Himachal Pradesh A popular hil...

Just like some of us naturally start our day full of excitement (the morning people), some finally wake up after the day ends, touring on two wheels, which also has two modes (or moods). You can start in the day, especially from a city, and pace your ride with the sun. Or, you can begin to at night, when the world around you is pulling up their blankets to sleep. When I started riding my bike from Delhi to Himachal, we would try to start early in the morning. 3 to 4 AM would be the most preferred time. It had benefits, like cool weather, little traffic, and no functioning red lights within the city. But it also posed a few problems. For example, we just couldn’t sleep at night, and in winter, we would encounter dense fog outside the city and lose time on the road. So, why not use the night as well? We won’t sleep anyway. During summers, as we move forward during the day, traffic will gradually grow worse. I’ve also found myself stuck in lousy traffic right before my destination several...