Bike Reviews

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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Hero Karizma XMR 1,000km Touring Test Review

GalleryIntroThe PlanThe RideVerdictIntroThe last two months of the year are always a great time for us. With a few motorcycle festivals being held in Goa, we get to spend a few days chilling with the fraternity. It was the same this time around and my plan was to take the Hero Karizma XMR – BikeWale’s

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Ather 450 Apex: First Ride Review

GalleryIntroduction The Visuals The Package The Ride Verdict Introduction A go-kart track and an electric scooter – this combination might sound absurd but Ather Energy believes a track was the ideal setting to test their latest creation, the 450 Apex. This is a special edition scooter and the most performance-oriented iteration of their long-running 450

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BluArmor C30 Helmet Intercom: Long Term Review

Introduction LikesDislikesConclusion Introduction The BluArmor C30 promises to deliver a helmet intercom experience as wholesome as products that are much more expensive. With a price tag of Rs. 10,999, the C30 seems great value on paper considering the number of features it offers. However, does it all come together well enough to make it a

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