There’s something about waking up before the sun hits the valleys of Malshej Ghat. That familiar chill in the air, the mist rolling over cliffs, and the slow hum of a bike engine waiting to awaken. This time, it was the Benelli TRK 702,a mid-range adventure tourer that’s built not to impress on paper but … Read more
Ladakh isn’t gentle. It doesn’t make room for pretenders. The air is thin, the roads are harsh, and every ride is a test of both machine and rider. So when I decided to take the Vespa Elettrica 70 km/h version through the barren beauty of Ladakh, I was both excited and a little skeptical. An … Read more
The first time I saw the Vespa GTS 300 under the golden sunrise of the Sahyadri hills, I smiled. That iconic Vespa silhouette, the wide body, the soft rounded panels, it looked straight out of a European postcard. But beneath that charming, familiar exterior, this wasn’t just a style statement. What followed over the next … Read more
The Shivaliks, early morning mist still curled lazily over the forested ridges, and the air was thick with the promise of adventure. The plan was simple: ride the Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 through these wild, undulating roads, and test the sheer muscle and madness of this American powerhouse. No rider aids, no modern crutches, just man, … Read more
Rishikesh isn’t the kind of place you associate with V-twins and heavy exhaust notes. It’s a place of calm, sacred rivers, sunrise yoga, and incense wafting through ancient ghats. But on the edge of that serenity, where the road starts twisting towards the hills and the Ganges disappears behind rock faces, I let loose a … Read more
It’s a cool morning in Ooty. The mist clings to the tea leaves, the smell of eucalyptus is in the air, and the winding mountain roads stretch like an invitation. I’m standing beside the SYM NH-T 125, a Taiwanese 125cc light motorcycle that looks ready for adventure. But appearances, as I soon learned, can be … Read more
There’s something surreal about taking a minimalist, Euro-designed naked bike and throwing it at the winding slopes of the Palani Hills. You’ve got eucalyptus trees arching over the road, mist sliding off temple bells, and monkeys watching you with the curiosity of local mechanics. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 wasn’t built for mountain towns like Palani. … Read more
There are motorcycles that thrill you on the straights. Then there are motorcycles like the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, which come alive on curves,specifically, the endless, twisty hairpins winding up to Nainital. I spent three days in Uttarakhand’s misty mountains, riding one of the most complete sport-touring machines ever built. And while the views of … Read more
The mist was still rising off the tea gardens of Munnar when I fired up the Piaggio Medley 125 for the first time. In the dim early light, the LED headlight cast a clear beam onto the winding road ahead, while a light drizzle clung to the leaves, giving everything that wet, lush glow only … Read more
I didn’t expect to fall for a 125cc motorcycle. But then again, I didn’t expect the ride to Auli to leave such a deep imprint either. It started as a short, impulsive getaway. Auli, tucked high in the Garhwal Himalayas, promised snow-kissed roads, clean air, and endless switchbacks. The weapon of choice? The 2023 Yamaha … Read more