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The dilemma of 'Engine Break-in'
Running in a brand new engine Bringing home a brand-spanking new motorcycle is an experience second to none for most bikers. However, the real labor of love begins right from the minute one begins putting down kilometers on that shiny new ODO meter. So what can be the first step after bringing your bike home and what does the phrase “running-in” entail? Here it is: Considered to be the most essential time in any engine’s life, running in should be followed religiously in order to ensure the engine lasts long and keeps you company on… -
Mahindra Racing races ahead !
25th March 2012 was a dream start for Mahindra Racing. Mahindra racing team won their first ever 125GP race. Only this time they didnt just win it they gunned it with a 10 second lead at one point in the race. So convincing was the victory that it has upped the hopes of a million(?) Motorsport fans in India. While the Italian rider Moretti directed his bike to the chequered flag to seal the win his teammate Sarath Kumar (Indias first export to the world of GP racing) was forced to retire due to technical… -
Ducati Panigale 1199 “Superquadro”
Think Italian and it’s a fair guess that Ducati is sure to feature in the list of stylist and sexy things that come to mind. The manufacturer of exotic V-Twin engine motorcycles started off life as producer of vacuum tubes, condensers and other radio components in the Borgo Panigale area of Bologna city, a venture that was started by three brothers, Adriano, Marcello and Bruno Ducati. From its humble beginnings, the company has gone on to do much greater things and has become one of the most recognized marquees across the globe. From building iconic… -
CBR150R Launched
It is not a very well known fact that the Honda CBR 150R has been in India since long. Yes, since long. The reason why you didnt see it on the road is because it was being used exclusively at the Honda One Make championships at the FMSCI National Racing competitions. What you see on your left is CBR150R from one of the races in year 2011 in India. Another little known fact is that the CBR150R is manufactured at Thailand by APHonda, a Thai owned, Honda affiliated company and not Honda itself. … -
Triumph - Britishers are back !
So the Tiger is coming. And it's getting along with it its friends. The Bonneville, the Street Triple, the 675 Daytona, the Speed Triple, Rocket III and Thunderbird Storm. With friends like these the Tiger need not roar to bring the competition to its knees but Triumph is not content with that. Triumph has rightfully understood that India is a huge market for premium bikes but not necessarily those that come at a premium price. This was made pretty clear by the guys at Triumph when they announced well before the 2012 Auto Expo, that…
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