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Highly competent weapon of choice for touring long distances. You can easily sit for hours without taking a break. Seats are firm but not too firm, BHPian Boringrider recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 5000 km update: It’s been just ...

Test rode Kawasaki Ninja 300 & Honda CB300R: Here's how they compare

I am a huge fan of the analog tachometer. The only thing I miss on the Ninja 300 console is a gear position indicator! Even my Yamaha Fazer 25 doesn’t have it. BHPian WalterWhite recently shared this with other enthusiasts. ...

My Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX: 2nd service & fixes for ride quality issues

When I went for the service, I spoke with the service head, described the main issue of the awful ride quality, informed him of the warranty replacement of the monoshock. BHPian drt_rdr recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Took the ...

Why is MotoGP losing its sheen all of a sudden?

Right now, MotoGP seems like a circus where the owners have removed the safety net, increased the height of the hanging ropes, and are asking the artists to do double the number of shows every week. BHPian RiderZone recently shared ...

My 1995 Royal Enfield Machismo 350: Service & other running maintenance

In order to test the limits of my machine after the service, I took the daring decision to take my Bullet all the way to college. BHPian SgtGAWD recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The thread has been lying inactive ...

Buying my first bike: Confused between TVS Apache RTR200 & Yamaha R15

Both are good on different aspects, with Apache offering more comfort and R15 gives more economy and ability to maintain high speeds over long time BHPian SaurAswale recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hi all, I have just started my ...

Royal Enfield Scram 411 vs Himalayan: What are the key differences

I looked through their information brochures and I am surprised to see that there is a significant weight difference of 15 kgs between the two bikes. BHPian 2wheelsvaga recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hi all. I was looking for ...

Did a comprehensive DIY service of my Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 motorcycle

Accessing the air filter was rather easy. The air box is under the rider seat. Take the pillion seat out, and you’ll see two allen screws that holds the rider seat in place. b16h22 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. ...

Motorcycle-Car Communication during rides: Which product to use?

I have tried searching for ways to connect a Sena communication system to a car’s infotainment system, but I have had no luck thus far. BHPian MiSiMa recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Greetings folks, For some context, whenever ...

Hero MotoCorp reports 5 pc dip in sales in April

Agencies Hero MotoCorp Hero MotoCorp on Monday said its total wholesales declined 5 per cent year on year to 3,96,107 units in April. The country’s largest two-wheeler maker had dispatched 4,18,622 units in the year-ago period. Domestic sales declined to ...

How I bought a 11 year old zero mileage Ducati 848 EVO Corse superbike

Unlike the Busa, I told my father up front that madness No. 6 is coming home and like always he struggled to find logic behind my buying decision. BHPian SnS_12 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. As far as ...

Budget Rs. 1.5 lakh for buying my first bike: What are my options

I have never owned a bike before, and I don’t see myself riding more than 50 km per week on a bike. BHPian enthusiasticbud recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello everyone! I have been a longtime lurker in ...

Which bike for mountain touring: The heavy Enfields or the lighter KTMs

I mainly have in mind a comparison between the RE motorcycles—in particular, the Classic 350 and the much lighter KTM 390. BHPian 2wheelsvaga recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hi all. I’m looking to hear your experiences of touring ...

Got my new Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX: Pros, cons & other key observations

Fit finish and quality is as you’d expect from a Suzuki. I feel it’s better than Yamaha, coming from a Yamaha after living with it for 8+ years. BHPian VijayAnand1 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Prologue: (Bikes Considered) ...

Bought a Revit Sand 4 H20 riding jacket: Initial impressions

Every little aspect of this jacket shows the countless hours that have gone into designing and manufacturing a world-class product. BHPian neil.jericho recently shared this with other enthusiasts. A couple of months ago, I had posted about the differences ...

Cancelled my Ducati booking after a harrowing buying experience

If there is a reasonable explanation for the delay I don’t have a problem but it needs to be effectively communicated with me on a regular basis. BHPian 7.83hz recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Here’s a report of ...

How I became the owner of a Yamaha RX100 as my first motorcycle

The RX bug bit me young, as my grandmother’s driver had a maroon 1988 model RX 100 with all the original fittings. BHPian Vaastav recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The beginnings: I have been a petrol head since ...

Need advice: Facing reliability issues with my preowned RE Classic 500

Earlier I was able to cruise comfortably a 70-80 with a pillion whereas now it needs much more revs to even cross 60 while riding solo. BHPian Lasagna59 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello there, I am Ekam ...

Installed waterproof mobile phone holder on my 2022 RE Himalayan

Vibrations also seem well contained, they also sell something called a vibration controller, but I didn’t opt for that. BHPian WhiskeyTangoFox recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Update: Waterproof mobile holder: Quick update on a new addition to the ...

Life with my 39 year old Yamaha RD350: Completed one year of ownership

The maintenance part of the bike is not a big trouble like I imagined, except the cost. If you have money to spend there’s no worry. BHPian fajhar.faiz recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Who would have thought it. ...

My RE Interceptor 650 clocks 9200 kms: Annual service & other updates

The gear issue was fixed by adjusting the gear shift linkage; Gear position indicator sensor was replaced under warranty for fixing the neutral light issue. BHPian aargee recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Service at 9202 kms: Went to ...

Took my Suzuki Gixxer SF250 to Kari Motor Speedway for a track day

Fitness plays a massive role in succeeding at the track. More so, as you get older. Thankfully, I am fitter now, than I ever have been. BHPian neil.jericho recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My ownership experience with the ...

Experiences with after sales service of bike & scooter brands in India

Parts are always out of stock and service advisors treat you like you are doing a favor by coming to them for getting your vehicle serviced. BHPian saikishor recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I own a 2021 KTM ...

Installed GPS mount & saddle stays on my 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan

As an adventure touring bike, the Himalayan simply wouldn’t feel complete without a set of saddle stays. BHPian WhiskeyTangoFox recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Update: GPS Mount and Saddle Stays: Hey Folks! Checked off two more boxes on ...

8 & half years with my RE Thunderbird 500: Ownership experience so far

I was very close to trading my Thunderbird500 with Interceptor 650, but held on. Pound for pound a big single’s bottom end torque delivery is marginally better than a parallel twin. BHPian navin_v8 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. ...

Already own 3 bikes: Need advice on buying a 4th bike for daily commute

This bike is primarily going to be used by me for the daily office commute and occasional luggage lugging during any modelling gigs I get. BHPian Nayra recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Greetings! a long time lurker here, ...

Booked a Suzuki V-Strom SX 250: Pros & cons I evaluated before deciding

The bike good ride posture, on the test rides, I felt it was quite comfortable, can manage city and long rides comfortably. BHPian girimajiananth recently shred this with other enthusiasts. I finally booked Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 after much ...

Checked out 2023 Gixxer SF 250 & 150 at a showroom: First impressions

The red Suzuki logo is replaced with a silver one. This I liked! BHPian neil.jericho recently shared this with other enthusiasts, While at a Suzuki dealership, I got a chance to check out the updated Gixxer SF 250 and ...

Overconfidence when riding got me into trouble: How to prevent this?

I made a promise to myself to exercise the utmost level of caution while driving or riding and ensure my safety and the safety of those around me on the road. BHPian MVM recently shared this with other enthusiasts. ...

Want to buy the RE Classic 350: Need clarity on long term ownership

I am also wondering how the bike will behave once it is loaded up with some luggage and there is a pillion on board. BHPian 2wheelsvaga recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hi all, I am looking to hear ...

Life with my Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 after riding 35000 km in 3 years

The gearbox is the thing that amazed me the most. The shifts are perfect. I would compare this to that of the R15. BHPian Castro Gunner recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My ownership review of the Gixxer SF ...

Did 1 year service of my RE Interceptor 650: Tasks performed & costs

I had put back the stock air filter before dropping off the bike and got a brand new one on the return since they said the old one was dirty. BHPian tharian recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Got ...

Suzuki Gixxer SF250 owner rides the Honda CBR250R & shares his thoughts

Since its a global model, you get a ton of aftermarket parts, across all price brackets, for the Honda. The Suzuki doesn’t have even 5% of the aftermarket parts, in comparison. BHPian neil.jericho recently shared this with other enthusiasts. ...

My TVS Apache RTR 160: Completed 15 years of fuss free ownership

Although I had plans of upgrade before LTT expires, looking at the running didn’t see a point of going for another bike at this moment. BHPian SoumenD recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I own a 2007 Dec registered ...

My KTM Duke 390: 20000 km service, detailing & other updates

The tank pads I installed definitely help grip the bike better with your inner thighs, especially when braking hard and leaning into a corner. BHPian arjpillai recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Serviced the Duke recently, and it’s nearing ...

How attending a riding school can make you better & smoother rider

Yes, track riding isn’t cheap. But I believe that the benefits far outweigh the total financial outlay. BHPian neil.jericho recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My experiences with Indimotard and RACR are a few years apart from each other. ...

Riding solo vs riding in a group: BHPians share their preferences

Solo rides have taught me a lot about myself, made me tougher and appreciate life a little more. Group rides on the other hand introduced me to motorcycle brotherhood. BHPian saishivaj recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Motorcyclists are ...

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