Yamaha

Getting astride a MotoGP bike and putting some hot laps around a circuit is every motorcyclists’ dream. There is something special about the MotoGP bikes, maybe the fact that they are the absolute pinnacle of motorcycle engineering. In other words, the best there is. Riding an actual MotoGP bike will still remain a dream for almost all of us but there are a select few who will get to actually own an official Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team Replica R1! Read More...

Yamaha’s MT-15 is an attractive looking motorcycle, and finds buyers based on its looks alone. It might be a little on the premium side but the streetfighter tries to make up for it with the performance it has on offer. Though we get the toned-down version of the MT-15, it has still seen a successful run in our country. It is a season of price hikes where manufacturers are trying to cover up the additional input costs and trying to Read More...

Yamaha R15 carries the Japanese bikemaker’s baton in their Indian operations. Ever since it was introduced a decade ago, it has remained an absolute favourite among young motorcyclists of our country. Some buy it for the way it looks while some because of its amazing handling characteristics and performance on offer. It has spanned over 3 generations now and all the generations of this revered 150cc sportsbike has managed to churn out good numbers. Apart from being a thorough performer, Read More...

It is a widely regarded fact that automotive brands are a little unfair to India. Blame the cost-cutting measures, we often get toned down versions of International-spec models which makes us feel a little left out. But that is only justifiable because India is a price-sensitive market. One such case is with the Yamaha MT-15. While in other markets, the naked streetfighter based on the R15 gets USD forks and an aluminium swingarm, the Indian version misses out on both Read More...

One of the major highlights of 2020 in terms of automobiles was the launch of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R. When Kawasaki first unveiled the quarter-litre four-pot sports bike, it excited the entire motorcycling fraternity. For those of you who don’t know, quarter-litre four-cylinder motorcycles existed before too. The Japanese big four (Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda) had their own take at this segment. Honda had the Honda CBR250RR, Yamaha had the Yamaha FZR250, Kawasaki had the ZXR250 and Suzuki had Read More...

We have often discussed here that Indian roads are pretty dangerous and overspeeding on your vehicles can land you in trouble in no time. Over the past few years, the number of superbikes has increased exponentially on our roads. Availability, increased incomes and the thrilling experience these machines offer are some essential factors that have contributed to the rising number of superbikes on our roads. Irrespective of the motorcycle you own, one should always respect the rules and regulations of Read More...

If you are locked in your home too and the best companion you have these days is your smartphone, you might have heard or played PUBG mobile at least one time. The battle royale game is all the rage these days. Up to 100 players parachute on to a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. It also involves driving and riding different types of vehicles over a wide variety of terrain. Something which every automobile enthusiast loves to Read More...

There are a lot of things which make middleweight ADV-tourers strike a chord with several motorcyclists looking for an adventure-filled life with their motorcycle. They aren’t as heavy as their bigger and badder cousins while also being much more manageable off the road. Even beginner ADV motorcyclists don’t find them hard to manoeuvre when the going gets tough. They pack decent performance to keep you entertained while also providing a well-woven safety net of electronics. India has had the privilege Read More...

There are a very few motorcycles which enjoy cult status as much as the Yamaha RD 350. It might not have been that successful when it was launched because the Indian market was just not ready for it. It was more expensive as compared to the other motorcycles, packed a lot of firepowers and was too ahead of the times. It might have been gone for a long time now but some tastefully restored and customized examples of the legendary Read More...