Archives for the ‘Bikes’ Category

MV Agusta to make an entry into India

By admin • Feb 23rd, 2008 • Category: Bikes, Car&BikeForum

MV Agusta, the Italian exotic superbike maker, is actively looking to launch its bikes in India. The company is currently looking out for an importer. The price tag of the machines bearing the famous MV (Meccanica Verghera) lightning badge is expected to start at a steep Rs 13 lakh (Rs 1.3 million) and go well […]



New TVS Apache RTR160

By carandbike • May 5th, 2007 • Category: Bikes, Car&BikeForum, Reviews

The new 150 from TVS is… the Apache RTR160! One of the most impressive motorcycles I have ever stood next to is the Aprilia RS125, a learner-legal bottom of the barrel motorcycle. Admittedly the barrel is Italian, but still. What impressed me, performance aside, was the styling. Every little nook and cranny has been designed, […]



The Harley Custom

By carandbike • Apr 17th, 2007 • Category: Bikes, Car&BikeForum, Reviews

Harley-Davidson’s absence is making biking aficionados’ hearts grow fonder. So Rishad Cooper takes the custom route.With the who’s who of the automobile world making a beeline to India, the question on every true-blue biker’s lips is: “Why isn’t Harley here?



Bajaj Pulsar V/s HH Karizma

By carandbike • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Bikes, Car&BikeForum, Reviews

By the time Dhoom-3 is produced atleast the producer will not have to import bikes. Cruise bikes are ready in India itself! Bajaj has launched the Pulsar 200cc and Hero Honda has come up with face lifted Karizma. Thanks to the India’s growth story, manufacturers have come up with modern bikes that can be comparable […]



Kinetic Itlajet Dragster

By carandbike • Feb 26th, 2007 • Category: Bikes, Car&BikeForum, Reviews

If and when Kinetic Engineering does decide on the Italjet Dragster for Indian roads, it stands to kickstart an entirely new and exciting segment. This super-scooter has enjoyed a rage status in Europe and a cult fan following of bike enthusiast converts who now prefer the practicality of scooters. The Dragster is one of various […]



Kinetic Italjet Scooters

By carandbike • Feb 24th, 2007 • Category: Bikes, Car&BikeForum, Reviews

Kinetic Engineering is about to launch seven Italjets that have the potential to make scootering fashionable again in India.
Travel abroad to the well-developed two-wheeler markets of Europe and the first and most significant thing to smack into an observant two-wheeler buff’s eyes is the large number of stylish scooters zipping around.



Pulsar v/s Apache v/s Unicorn v/s CBZ X-treme

By carandbike • Jan 16th, 2007 • Category: Bikes, Car&BikeForum, Reviews

When India’s top four 150cc motorcycles meet for an unbridled face-off, you can be sure a battle royale will ensue. But which is the top gun? Find out.



Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme

By carandbike • Oct 20th, 2006 • Category: Bikes, Car&BikeForum, Reviews

From the time the tricolour bike was shown at the Auto Expo to the time when it finally breathed its last, the Hero Honda CBZ was an icon. Not only did it polarise opinion, it (re-)introduced us to what a bigger capacity commuter with sporty intent could be like. And now, the CBZ name is […]