by Vishal Veungopal | Sep 7, 2025 | Motorcycle
Originally published in Autocar IndiaDate: May 2021 Unlike the 2019 Avenger Street 160, the Cruise 220 has been around longer and sits at the top of the Avenger line-up. It stands out with functional touches that define the cruiser experience like wire-spoke wheels,...
by Vishal Veungopal | Sep 7, 2025 | Motorcycle
Originally published in Autocar IndiaDate: April 2021 It seems TVS never takes a break when it comes to refining its motorcycles, especially the Apache line-up. In late 2019, the manufacturer rolled out the facelifted versions of the popular Apache RTR 160 4V and RTR...
by Vishal Veungopal | Sep 7, 2025 | Motorcycle
Originally published in Autocar IndiaDate: March 2021 The last time I rode a Benelli, I couldn’t help but make every downshift sing, letting everyone nearby enjoy that signature exhaust note. The bike you see here shares the same engine, but its personality has...
by Vishal Veungopal | Sep 7, 2025 | Gear
Originally published in Autocar IndiaDate: March 2021 The end of the lockdown finally meant getting back on motorcycles, but for me, it came with a dose of reality. Weeks of minimal exercise and an indulgent diet had taken their toll, and my old riding jacket had...
by Vishal Veungopal | Sep 7, 2025 | Motorcycle
Originally published in Autocar IndiaDate: February 2021 It’s remarkable how a few well-thought-out tweaks can transform a motorcycle on the racetrack. I experienced this firsthand last November at the Rajini Academy of Competitive Racing (RACR), when they let me take...
