The third installment of the India Bike Week or simply IBW 2015 was held on 20th-21st February at Vagator, Goa. This exciting event means two days of packed activity with lots of bikes to see and more to hear apart from the rumbling exhausts, thanks to an eclectic mix of music bands and artists. So what did you miss? Read on for the Highlights of IBW 2015:
The Big Trip: Quite simply, this was a showcase of achievements of the wandering souls on two wheels. Stunning travel documentaries and video blogs sharing the biker experiences. The Big Trip also had renowned speakers who have made their own mark in the world of touring on two wheels. Ace Cafe’s Mark Wilsmore was one of the major highlights of the Big Trip speakers.
Bike Builders Collective: Appreciation of the talent in the modifying and customization world. A place where the ‘doers’ come together in proud display of their skills. Massive participation in this event saw some of the brilliant customs one can see in the country.
Howling Dog Drag: The ultimate for the speed maniacs, yes, this was the way to quench the need for speed of the bikers and biking enthusiasts. Time to settle things on the black top, this 1km drag race was hugely cheered.
Dirt Challenge: A small course designed for the “off-road” enthusiasts. If drags are not your type of fun, then the Dirt Challenge could surely be one.
The IBW Arena: The arena was almost the definition of what a biker would love to experience at a bike festival. The short list comprised of Stunts, Dyno wars, BBQ, 3 Music stages pumping our ground stomping music, bikini bike wash (Yes, you read it right!!), Riding gears, Bike Customization, Accessories et al.
Shell India, DSK Benelli India and Triumph Motorcycles India took this as a great opportunity to launch and showcase their upcoming offerings.
Take a look at the image gallery and we are sure you will want to attend the next edition of IBW.
Happy Riding!!
IBW 2015: SunBurn Festival of Bikers, no less!
Aprilia Caponord Rally looks stunning though less popular a choice for touring.
The RSV4 has its own special place in our hearts when it comes to Superbikes
Guess the muffler contest…
Its the Moto Guzzi 1200SE
Customs ranged from Fantastic…
…To downright ugly
The Benelli TNT 300’s headlamp bears a striking resemblance to the KTM Dukes.
The build quality of the TNT 300 looks quite impressive
The TreK 1130 Amazonas : Benelli`s iconic Grand Tourer
Indian Chieftain is as grand as it gets
View of the rider astride a Chieftain, simple and uncluttered instrumentation
So they say!!
This RE underwent some serious customization. From painstakingly executed airbrushing to the leaf spring suspended front suspension. Dont miss the see through fuel tank
The fuel itself forms a contrasting colour tone for the bike
The Benelli TNT GT looks huge but is powered by a 600 cc engine
The BMC Filters exhibit has a souped prepped RSV4, reason enough for people to throng
The Big Trip tent exuded lovely ambience and was the perfect place view video travel blogs
The Triumph Tiger makes could suit our riding conditions perfectly. Agree?
Performance Racing exhibit displayed high end Arai helmets and track-day focussed bike accessories
Ace Cafe was a perfect place to catch with like minded biker buddies over a pint of beer
The Bathena brothers win the top honours, the Lifetime Achievement Award
Endoscopy for your bike. No, you read it right. This device lets one check the insides of the engine with the scope camera, only with Shell`s Lube Video Check
For all the Captain America fans
Tastefully done Suzuki Indtruder, M1800R at the Auto Impex stall
Affordable riding gear from Revz
The Shell ladies performing some amazing tricks using liquid Nitrogen
LEDs everywhere
Alisha Abdullah – India`s first Female National Racing Champion launches Shell Advance engine oil along with Akhil Jha (VP-Technical), Karlo Dugaff (Global Brand Manager- Shell Advance) and Mansi Tripathy(CMO-Shell India)
The IBW mainstage served purpose for rock bands, Djs, launches and award functions too
Pretty much sums up what a biker craves
The IBW2015 saw hordes of HD owners thronging the event
