Category: Reviews

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon Review
What was once regarded as the flag bearer for performance-oriented motorcycles made in India, the Bajaj Pulsar has now expanded its baseline. It has ventured into the 125cc space to offer a sporty and stylish alternative to functional commuters. A carbon copy of its 150cc sibling, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon is priced at Rs. […]
Revolt RV 400 All-Electric Motorcycle Review
As India’s first all-electric motorcycle, the Revolt RV 400 has already generated quite a lot of buzz with its conventional looks and pay-as-you-go pricing. However, in order to convert the buzz into buyers, it also needs to present itself as a proper alternative to conventional motorcycles in terms of functionality. With its removable battery and […]
VIDEO: 2019 BMW 330i MSport Review
BMW launched the 7th generation version of their best-selling sedan, the 3 Series in India. The new sedan is now a much bigger and lighter machine when compared to its predecessor, as now the vehicle is 76 mm longer, 16mm wider, and almost 51 kilos lighter. The new 2019 3 Series not only looks stunning […]
VIDEO: 2019 Suzuki Gixxer 155 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Unlike a few years ago, the 150cc segment now has many players, each vying for your attention with its sharp appearance, features and performance. Unless you are ready to spend upwards of a lakh, all these motorcycles are naked streetfighters and are built to offer a fun-filled experience while being easy on your pockets. But […]
VIDEO: 2019 Suzuki Gixxer 155 Review
Last month, Suzuki launched the streetfighter version of the Gixxer SF 155, at a price of INR 1,00,212 (ex-showroom, India). This naked Gixxer goes up against the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Honda Hornet 160R, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Yamaha FZ and FZ-S in the 150-160cc segment, providing customers with a refined and smooth […]
User Review: Living With A Pre-Owned Benelli TNT 600i
Nobody can give you a more insightful review of a particular vehicle than someone who owns it. In the past, many of our followers have shared their ownership experiences and it only gives us more joy to share it further with the community. One of our readers and followers Vikramaditya Mishra decided to share his […]
Jeep Compass Trailhawk First Drive Review
The popular Jeep Compass, recently got a new off-roading variant, the Trailhawk, and we got the chance to test this off-roader to its limits. This new variant is priced at INR 26.80 Lakh, ex-showroom, India, which exceeds the price of the top-spec Compass Limited Plus 4×4 by almost 3.7 Lakh rupees. A thoroughbred, the Compass […]
MG Hector First Drive Review
Last month, British Brand, MG Motor revealed its first car for the Indian market, the Hector. This much-awaited SUV was unveiled on the 15th of May in the city of Mumbai and was launched on the 27th of June 2019. The Hector offers internet connectivity, with next-gen iSMART technology which promises a safe, connected, and […]
2019 BMW S1000 RR First Ride Review
German bike manufacturer, BMW Motorrad, launched its completely renewed flagship supersport model in India, the S1000RR. Up against its seriously sharp rivals from Japan and Europe, the updated bike is claiming to be more powerful and lighter than its predecessor. The 2019 S1000 RR was launched in Europe earlier this year and has now finally […]
Hyundai Kona First Drive Review
India’s first all-electric SUV is here and it is welcoming the government’s new resolve to electrify mobility in the country. At the same time, it will also be introducing India to the World of full-blown electric vehicles, as with a claimed range of 452 kms on a full charge, the Hyundai Kona has all your […]
Bajaj Platina 110 H Gear First Ride Review
With scooters fast becoming the weapon of choice as commuters in a market where affordable two-wheelers still rule the roost, entry-level motorcycles have their work cut out. The Bajaj Platina 110 H Gear then, is an effort by the bike maker to offer some 5-speed novelty in the crowded 100 – 110cc space. What’s new? […]
Hyundai Venue First Drive Review
Last month, Hyundai Motor India had launched the country’s first Smart SUV, the Venue. With over 17,000 bookings and 80,000 interested people on the first day, the smart SUV received a clear and positive response from the Indian customers. The SUV has also received over 33,000 bookings in less than a month and around 2 […]
KTM RC 125 ABS First Ride Review
Most starry-eyed youngsters carry lightweight wallets. Most of them do love motorcycles. And when you’re young, faired motorcycles are the second reason for the raging hormones inside (The primary reason is known to all). Bike makers then, have been scaling down their fully-faired monsters, to offer a machine which is easy on the pocket, doesn’t […]
Honda CB300R Road Test Review
It took a long time for a performance-oriented, affordable machine to bloom in Honda Motorcycles India’s garden. This blossoming isn’t because of a seed planted locally though, it’s imported. The Honda CB300R was brought in CKD form and was launched as a surprise earlier this year, placing it in the now crowded with options, INR […]
Bajaj Avenger Street 160 First Ride Review
It’s that time again when Bajaj Auto reshuffles their product’s individual portfolio and this time it’s the Avenger Street which got picked. If like us, you too wondered what’s the whole point of this exercise, we were invited to sample the Avenger Street 160 and parked that same question in their parking lot. They picked […]
Mahindra XUV300 Diesel Automatic First Drive Review
With the congestion on our roads increasing like never before, the demand for automatic cars has been on the rise. In such a situation, where most car buyers are obsessed with fuel efficiency, AMT is the go-to technology for most manufacturers as it is cost efficient, doesn’t lower the vehicle’s fuel efficiency, and at the […]
Mini John Cooper Works First Drive Review
Much has been said and written in praise about this icon, which they say is also a grown-up go-kart. In addition to that, it is without a doubt chic as any car out there can be, and like all things legendary, has a story behind its existence. To honour that legend then, Mini has dished […]
2019 TVS Apache RR 310 First Ride Review
The TVS Apache RR 310 has been updated for 2019 and will now come equipped with kit which is a result of the company’s racing department’s learnings from the track. TVS has also been listening to its customers and has incorporated minor changes which only make the Apache RR 310 a better machine than it […]
Suzuki Gixxer SF 155 First Ride Review
Suzuki’s 155cc Fully-faired bike, the 2019 Gixxer SF has been launched at a price of INR 1,10,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). This younger Gixxer sibling will rival the newly launched Hero Xtreme 200S. The new Gixxer SF is pretty identical to the 250cc variant. However, this similarity is restricted to the overall design only. In terms of […]
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 First Ride Review
Injecting new excitement in the 250cc Fully-faired space, the Suzuki Gixxer 250 SF has been launched at a price of INR 1,70,000 Ex-showroom. Locking horns against the now dated Honda CBR 250R, this new Suzuki is styled to appear similar to its 155cc sibling. However, we spent time with one on the track to confirm […]
Hero Maestro Edge 125 FI First Ride Review
With the scooter segment growing faster than the machine itself can go, almost every scooter manufacturer in India now has a 125cc offering in its portfolio, except Yamaha. Hero wanted to do things a little differently. So they’ve introduced the Hero Maestro Edge 125, India’s first mass-market fuel-injected scooter. What else does it bring to […]
Hero Pleasure Plus 110 First Ride Review
The number of women riders in India has been on the rise and it was only about time someone tailored a product just for their needs. The Hero Pleasure already exists to serve that purpose, but hey, evolution is necessary and when it comes to upgrades and wanting more from a two-wheeler, why should boys […]
Hero Xtreme 200S Review | Stylish, Sensible, Sporty
By launching three new motorcycles in a single day, Hero is expanding its top-of-the-line platform in a horizontal manner. The fully-faired Hero Xtreme 200S is a result of this stretching exercise. Besides sharing all its mechanical components with its similarly powered cousins, the Xtreme 200S is aimed towards those who want a stylish and sporty-looking […]
Hero Xpulse 200T Review | Retro Styled City Slicker
The Xpulse 200T has been launched as the purported tourer variant of the Xpulse 200 adventure motorcycle. Now, while that T badge might make you want to think that all your touring wishes have been granted, in reality, it is a motorcycle which has a character very different from a tourer motorcycle. In this quick […]
Hero Xpulse 200 Review | Big on Adventure, Small on Price
It’s been a few years since the Xpulse concept was first unveiled at EICMA 2017. The motorcycle later made its India debut at the 2018 Auto Expo, and has now been launched, much to the delight of off-roading aficionados. The Xpulse boasts proper off-road gear, and with a very lucrative price tag of INR 97,000 […]
Hero Electric Optima Review – A Practical Alternative To Conventional Scooters?
Seven of the Top 10 most polluted cities in the world are in India. Four of these seven are in Delhi NCR. Let that sink in. As a Delhiite, I am concerned and so should you be. Pollution kills more than six lakh people in India every year. Road accidents kill about 1.5 lakh people. […]
Tata Hexa 50,000 km Long Term Video Review
The Tata Hexa was introduced in our market at a time when the carmaker had just begun its transformative journey. Today, from where Tata Motors was, in terms of its repute as a carmaker and also on the sales chart, it has only been an upward climb. However, even now, there is a tiny amount […]
A Woman Rider Shares Her Experience With The 2019 Suzuki Access 125
There are a few things that make gearless scooters the most feasible first step into riding a two-wheeler. Besides being a convenient and relatively effortless tool even for those who know how to ride geared things, a gearless scooter also makes it easier for the first-timer to get a taste of motored, two-wheeled freedom. While […]
Nissan Kicks Vs Hyundai Creta Vs Renault Captur Vs Renault Duster : Video Shootout
It is hot already and about to get hotter. We’re talking about the weather and also about the premium compact SUV segment in India. Ruling the roost here is an established and popular player called the Hyundai Creta, which is being challenged by the Renault Duster, the Captur, the new Nissan Kicks and even the […]
Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X Review
When DSK Benelli unveiled the TRK 502 in 2016 IBW, it led to a lot of speculation regarding the genesis of its styling. Since the 1980s, Benelli has come out with some really interesting motorcycles in the European and American markets; most notably the Sei 750 inline 6. The Indian market witnessed the entry of […]