Hero Mavrick 440 : First Ride Review

GalleryIntroductionThe VisualsThe PackageThe RideThe ConclusionIntroductionHero MotoCorp has been known for making small 100-125cc bikes worldwide, and now with a new 440cc motorcycle, the brand has entered the world of powerful and aspirational motorcycles. The Mavrick 440 is not only Hero MotoCorp’s most powerful motorcycle but also their most expensive one. The Mavrick is built on

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Long Term Review: Introduction

GalleryIntroductionThe PlanThe SpecsIntroductionMeet the Indian Motorcycle of the Year or IMOTY 2024, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. It is one we enjoyed when we rode it in the Himalayas. And then again, when we covered 1,300km on it through the Western Ghats to Goa and back.But, these were short stints, two or three days with

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Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 – First Ride Review

GalleryIntroductionThe VisualsThe PackageThe RideConclusionIntroductionAfter seven long years of selling the Svartpilen 401 in the international market, Husqvarnafinally launched it in India this year, that too, in its latest iteration. But where does it fit under the Bajajumbrella that already has the KTM 390 Duke, 390 Adventure, and the Triumph Scrambler 400X? Plus, since this is

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Hero Xtreme 125R: First Ride Review

GalleryIntroductionThe VisualsThe PackageThe RideShould you buy it?IntroductionHero MotoCorp’s Xtreme range of motorcycles is all about commuting with style. The 150cc range helped the brand capture some decent market share. Then, it launched the Xtreme 200R, which captured the growing need for premium motorcycles. Now, Hero MotoCorp offers another Xtreme in the ever-competitive and highly profitable

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Jawa 350: First Ride Review

GalleryIntroduction The VisualsThe Package The Ride Should you buy it?Introduction The new Jaw 350 is the successor to the Jawa Standard, also known as Jawa Classic and Jawa Jawa. The company has made multiple revisions to the bike intending to make it better and iron out niggles that the previous bike had while keeping the

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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: Roadtest review

GalleryIntroductionStyling & QualityErgonomics & ComfortPerformance & HandlingFeatures & TechnologyFuel EfficiencyShould you buy it?IntroductionA little over a year ago, Royal Enfield expanded its 650cc line-up with the Super Meteor 650, which is a proper cruiser and also their most expensive bike to date. This bike has managed to cater to a set of buyers who have

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Aprilia RS 457: First Ride Review

GalleryIntroductionThe VisualsThe PackageThe RideShould you buy it?IntroductionThe Aprilia RS 457 came as a bolt from the blue when it was spotted testing in India over a year ago. A twin-cylinder motorcycle by the Noale, Italy-headquartered company; made here in India. It was an indicator of how serious Aprilia was about making a bigger dent in

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2024 Bajaj Chetak electric scooter: First Ride Review

GalleryIntroductionThe VisualsThe PackageThe RideShould you buy it?IntroductionWhy you should buy- Has good ride quality- Offers good space and ergonomics- Gets better riding range nowWhy you should avoid- If you want more tech features- Is not performance-oriented- Alternatives offer better package for the priceThe Bajaj Chetak has been a household name for scooters for decades and

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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: First Ride Review

GalleryIntroThe VisualsThe PackageThe RideShould I buy one? IntroThis is the Shotgun 650. Or the SG650 as it will come to be known in WhatsApp groups and social circles given our laziness towards typing out long names. It is the fourth iteration on the 650 twin platform, and as we see it, it is the bobber

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Triumph Scrambler 400X: 1200Km Touring Test Review

GalleryThe IntroductionThe PlanThings we likeThings we don’t likeConclusionThe IntroductionThe world kept talking about the Triumph Scrambler 400X for many months. Most of the BikeWale team members, too, were excited to ride it. The IMOTY jury round was a few days ago, and I hadn’t ridden the Scrambler 400X then. So when Vikrant gave a brilliant

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