Preetam is a seasoned motoring journalist with a specialisation and passion for two-wheelers, even though every now and then he tries to take off on long multi-day drives to the mountains as well. He has been riding motorcycles since the early 1990s and started touring since the late ‘90s when motorcycle touring was an almost unheard-of concept. He has owned all sorts of motorcycles, from two-stroke singles, twins and four-stroke thumpers and multi-cylinder models. He’s been heading two-wheeler content at car&bike for close to 8 years and helps provide a key perspective to all two-wheeler industry and product-related stories. He has also played a leadership role in mentoring others in the car&bike editorial team along the way.
We spend a day riding the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in California. Based on an all-new 650 cc parallel-twin engine, it's unlike any other Royal Enfield that we have ever experienced.
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 is bigger, more powerful and gets a whole lot of technology, including riding modes, cornering ABS and fully adjustable suspension. We spend some time with the new members of the Scrambler family to see if it's worth the price it commands.
The TVS Radeon was first shown as a concept at the 2012 Auto Expo, but the production model is a lot different from the concept shown at the Expo. Unlike the concept, which had a 125 cc engine, the production model of the Radeon is powered by a 110 cc engine.
We spend some time with the new 2018 Honda Africa Twin, which now gets some minor updates to make it an even better middleweight adventure bike.
TVS Motor Company will launch a new 110 cc commuter motorcycle which is expected to share its engine with the TVS Victor, but is likely to get some unique features.
Benelli has tied up with Hyderabad-based Mahavir Group's Adishwar Auto Ride International (AARI) as its new partner in India, and the focus will now be on 300-500 cc bikes in the Italian brand's second innings in the country.
The upcoming Harley-Davidson Streetfighter, the 975 cc muscular bike, has been designed by Harley-Davidson's Indian designer Chetaan Shedjale.
Harley-Davidson's small displacement 250-500 cc motorcycle will be made in Asia. Sources in Hero have ruled out any product plan with Harley-Davidson.
The Suzuki Burgman Street redefines Suzuki's automatic scooter range with a maxi-scooter in the 125 cc scooter segment. We spend some time to see if it's worth its premium price tag.
The BMW G 310 GS is the stepping stone into the BMW GS family. We spend some time with the 'baby GS', to see what it offers.
The BMW G 310 R is the entry-level roadster to the world of BMW Motorrad. It's made in India, for the world, and we finally get to spend some time with the new BMW naked street, the G310R.
We spend some time with the new Ducati Monster 821 which gets revised for 2018, with some styling inspiration from the 1993 Ducati Monster M900.
The Ducati Panigale V4 is the most powerful road-legal superbike. And we spend a day with the Panigale V4 S at the Sepang International Circuit.
We ride the least expensive cruiser from Triumph Motorcycles, the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster.
The Ather electric scooters promise to change the way we perceive electric two-wheelers. Should you consider buying one? We seek some answers.
We take a look at the brand new electric scooters from Bengaluru-based tech start-up Ather Energy, the Ather 340, and the Ather 450, and see what they offer.
The Ather 450 is the top-of-the-line electric scooter model from Bengaluru-based tech start-up Ather Energy, which was started in 2013 by two friends from IIT Madras.
We ride the new Hero Xtreme 200R to see if it has what it takes to make it a winner for Hero MotoCorp?
We spend some time with the 2018 Honda CBR650F, the most affordable full-faired, in-line four sportbike available on sale in India to see if it's the perfect 'first' sportbike for you.
The Suzuki GSX-S750 is no doubt a great motorcycle, with more than enough performance and superb handling. In case you're considering getting one, here's a quick fact check.
