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We recently got to ride the new Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle and were pretty impressed with the performance and equipment it has on offer. Interestingly, it's the fastest and the most expensive motorcycle one can buy in India. It also comes with the longest claimed battery range of 307km! But, considering the nascent stage at which India's electric two-wheeler market is as of now, does the Ultraviolette F77 makes sense in our country? Listen to this one to find out.
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With the aim to provide amateur riders with a platform to race and hone their skills, KTM has announced the RC Cup one-make racing championship in India. The company will select a total of 80 riders from 8 different cities in India. The finals of the RC Cup will be held at the MMRT, Chennai (under FMSCI) and the top 3 winners will get huge rewards. In this episode, the president of the Probiking division at Bajaj, Sumeet Narang, joins us for a candid conversation to tell us all about the RC Cup.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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In this week’s episode of the BikeWale Podcast, we bring you a quick round-up of all the two-wheeler reviews that went up on our official website in December 2022. It was quite an interesting month as we not only did our usual first rides and road tests, but we also put up some long-term and touring reviews which you might like reading and referring to before making a buying decision.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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In one of our most special recordings, we were joined by Royal Enfield’s Mark Wells at the Rider Mania 2022 in Goa. The Chief of Design opened up about the development and design process of their newly unveiled motorcycle, the Super Meteor 650. He also shed light on what are their expectations with this product in terms of sales across different markets, apart from India. Our host Anuj also got insights on how RE’s yearly motorcycling event, Rider Mania gained such humungous popularity over the years.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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In this episode, we talk to TVS Eurogrips’s chief technology officer, Mr V Sivaramakrishnan at the Madras Motor Race Track with loud race bike exhaust pipes echoing in the background. Sivaramakrishnan takes us through their rigorous testing process, their future plans and their upcoming range of tyres. With TVS Eurogrip, TVS Srichakra aims to create a mark globally and the spokesperson shares the company’s strategy to achieve its herculean goal.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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Bajaj Auto aims to be the world's largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer. But, how does it plan to do that? To give us a detailed answer, Eric Vas, president of Urbanite business at Bajaj, joins us on the BikeWale Podcast. He also talks about the importance of the Chetak electric scooter for the brand, the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 lockdown, and the brand's three-year plan related to EVs.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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A lot of riders don’t ride in the rain because of the lack of clarity as to what to wear. While there are a lot of rain wearables available out there, it’s tricky to figure out what actually works and what doesn’t. But fret not as Anuj and Neil have brought you the list of the most effective things to wear in the monsoon while riding to avoid getting drenched.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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Monsoon evokes a lot of emotions within us, one of which could be the urge to ride. Whereas, some might want to just keep their bikes covered and bring them out once the rains stop. Whichever type of rider you are, there are certain measures you must take to preserve your beloved ride. What are these measures and why are they important? Get all these answers in this quick yet informative episode.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes
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In this episode, we are trying to inspire more and more women to get on the motorcycle and start riding. This is for those women who have been holding themselves back from getting on the saddle for multiple reasons. They might be concerned about safety, people staring and judging them, pressure from family to not ride, or maybe they think riding is physically demanding. And to talk on this subject, our guest, for the first time, is our team mate Ivana Edwards, who has been living her life free-spiritedly and on her own terms.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes
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Most of us who visit Ladakh for the first time have a bittersweet experience, which was the case for Neil as well. His struggles with the first-gen BMW G310GS, long hours of off-road riding, a nasty crash giving him a sprained ankle, and his unhindered determination to still keep riding, all of it make for a story worth listening to. Enjoy the first of many of our upcoming adventure chronicles for endless inspiration to get on the bike and set out to create your own stories.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes
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In today’s episode, we are joined by the global head of Royal Enfield's apparel business, Puneet Sood, to talk about the strong culture they have created through their clothing line and riding gear, their philosophy and the agenda behind the things they do, and their future plans. How did they survive the pandemic and come back stronger? Why do they frequently collaborate with different brands? Are they attracting non-RE riders to their riding gear portfolio? Many more such questions have been answered in this insightful episode.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes
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As motorcycle journalists, testing bikes is one of the core aspects of our job and we undoubtedly love to do it. In that case, the month of April was amazing as it brought along a host of new bikes for us to test. And there was quite some variety. From a limited-edition TVS Apache to a BMW scooter worth as much as 12 lakh rupees! What more could we have asked for. In this episode, Anuj and Neil give you a lowdown of all the bikes we tested in April.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes
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The month of April has been extremely eventful for the Indian two-wheeler industry, courtesy of the new entrants in various segments. From a small-size naked bike to a full-size touring machine, there was a lot of variety in the launches we covered. The true showstoppers were the Suzuki V-Strom SX and the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0. In that case, Anuj and Neil get together for this episode with the list of two-wheelers launched in April 2022 and give a brief on every product.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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The importance of wearing a helmet while riding two-wheelers is paramount and we are always excited to discuss this topic. For this episode of the BikeWale Podcast, we catch up with the managing director of Steelbird, Mr Rajeev Kapur, and discuss with him the criticality of manufacturing helmets, the ban on the production and sale of non-ISI helmets, and the changing trends related to helmets, all at length. The insights we get from him are deep and interesting.
Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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Ducati India’s 2022 plans involve the launch of as many as 12 products, including facelifts and all-new models. We catch up with the brand’s managing director, Mr Bipul Chandra to shed light on Ducati’s upcoming products and the response they received for products like the new Monster and the Multistrada V4 last year. Interestingly, Bipul also talks about Ducati’s EV plans in this candid conversation with BikeWale.
Give your feedback about this podcast by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Use these platforms to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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She’s five times national rally champion and the first Indian to win an international motorsport title. Aishwarya Pissay, a professional motorsport athlete at TVS Racing, seems to be leaving no stones unturned in making her mark and setting an example for budding athletes across India. But how did all start for her? And what is she aiming for next? She answers it all in this deeply inspiring women’s day special episode of the BikeWale Podcast.
Give your feedback about this podcast by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Use these platforms to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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‘I never wanted to build a start-up’, says Kapil Shelke, who is the founder of Tork Motors - a company that recently launched a made-in-India electric motorcycle, the Kratos. We catch up with Kapil to know about his journey from participating at the Isle of Man TT to establishing an electric two-wheeler brand. And that’s how we have kick-started the second season of The BikeWale Podcast. Enjoy!
Give your feedback about this podcast by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Use these platforms to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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2021 is about to end. And needless to say, what a year it has been! From the whole world getting accustomed to the new normal to the MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi retiring, this year showed us some unprecedented occurrences. It was a similar story in terms of the bikes we reviewed. From riding a bunch of scooters around town to taking the legendary Suzuki Hayabusa on a 3000kms road trip, we did things that were beyond exciting. And that’s what Anuj and Neil discuss in the 29th episode of the BikeWale podcast; the 10 most interesting bikes and scooters we reviewed this year.
Give your feedback about this podcast by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Use these platforms to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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When it comes to group rides, you shouldn't ride blindly however you want, being inconsiderate about others. There are certain unspoken protocols you must know for your own and everyone else’s safety. In this episode, our host Anuj lists down five important safety tips that he observed were important on his recent group ride from Mumbai to Goa and he believes everyone must follow them. These points are not complicated to remember and follow whatsoever.
Give your feedback about this podcast by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Use these platforms to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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Pratheek Kunder is one of the finest off-road riders in the Indian motorcycle journalism industry and the stories of his adventures are worth listening to. Hence, our host Anuj gets him to talk about the nitty-gritty of off-road riding. Besides sharing his thrilling anecdotes, Pratheek shares a bunch of tips and techniques for those who want to venture into the world of adventure riding.
Give your feedback about this podcast by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Use these platforms to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.
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