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Going by the way our Indian roads are made, I can pretty much call myself a person who could drive any car off-road. That said, when I saw the course laid out by experienced off-road drivers at the Toyota Fortuner off-road camp, I was pretty sure that I had to go back to basics. Set up in the busy suburbs of Mumbai, this off-road course offered some serious obstacles and after a small briefing session in the tent, we were Read More...

When something in our country isn't done the right way, "lack of education" is often the reason which takes the blame. But do we ever stop to think, whatever happened to good old wisdom? Why is it that words like 'Discipline' and 'Respect', which people used to and still talk about, remain merely words? Has the rat race really taken over and erased the code in our brains which controls our survival instincts? Maybe it has. Why else would we Read More...

It has almost been a year since Hero Motocorp took the covers off the very exciting Hero Xpulse. Since then, the motorcycle has been showcased at the Auto Expo which went by, and then, the bike maker kept everyone guessing with a launch date that nobody at Hero can still decide upon. A company representative we spoke to at the Expo confirmed that the bike will be launched before September 2018. Hero even teased an image with a caption on Read More...

Motorcycling and Magic. There must be some co-relation between the two. There certainly is. Because how else can anyone explain recurring dreams about getting astride a bike and taking off to experience the miracles which surround us? You may do it on your feet, inside the safety of a box on four wheels, but no, only a motorcycle adds romance to that fantasy. Until now, how I used to get my fix of two-wheeled sorcery was simple. Get on a Read More...

As the Government gears up to ban non-ISI helmets in the country, serious motorcyclists are concerned that they will not be able to use the international standard certified products from world renowned brands like AGV, ARAI and the likes. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways assured that they are only interested in removing the spurious and non-standard helmets from the country. Read the reply from Abhay Damle, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways: But what exactly is the differences between Read More...

How often do you meet someone who has spent most of their lives exploring the planet. We met two such enthusiasts who have spent last 12 years traveling across 80 countries. Savi Munjal and Vidit Taneja of Bruised Passports tell us what motivated them to make traveling your full-time occupation and about their latest adventure, a motorcycle ride across Jaipur. Savi Munjal and Vidit Taneja rode a beautifully restored 1969 Jawa 250 to explore the heritage treasures of Jaipur. Aptly stated on their Read More...

Monsoons are the best time to explore the lush-green landscapes. However, rains/wet weather also present more challenging driving conditions. In this video of Tech Talks With Motoroids, we bring detailed safety tips for driving in the rains, and wet weather. This exhaustive video guide is aimed to help you drive safely and with confidence during heavy rains, even in the night. Follow the techniques and instructions to tackle wet weather related driving hazards such as low visibility, low traction, muck Read More...

In the previous video of Tech Talks with Motoroids, we explained how Slipper Clutch and Assist Clutch work, and why modern motorcycles need them. In this edition, we will go from Manual Transmission to Automatic Gearbox. In the latest video from Tech Talks with Motoroids, we explain how to use automatic transmission correctly in cars along with do's and don'ts and maintenance tips. Watch this video guide to use your car's automatic transmission safely and make it last longer: https://youtu.be/sQO05WmZDkg So Read More...

The 'Race of Champions' saw Ducati riders fight for victory on the Panigale V4 S at the recently concluded WDW2018. Immediately after the race, the thirteen specially built bikes were auctioned on eBay, with ever increasing bids capturing the attention of media and enthusiasts alike until the auction closed at 6 p.m. on Saturday 28 July. The bikes feature exclusive livery and graphics dedicated to their individual riders, with colour schemes drawing their inspiration from the bikes used in MotoGP Read More...