Archive for the ‘Editorial Columns’

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    Beamer VS Bimmer? We clear the confusion
    The terminology related to BMW products has always been subjected to misconceptions. People calling their cars a ‘beamer’ is something very common and doing it in front of a well informed person sure leads to a lot of embarrassment. What really surprises is that most of the guys who make this mistake call themselves ‘true blue car enthusiasts.’...
    by at February 8th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
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    Outdated bikes or True Legends? An honest opinion by Tapan Jadhav- A ‘bulleteer’ himself
      The biking culture in India is growing at a reasonably fast phase with a lot of youngsters turning their eyes to magazines, websites and biking clubs. While the racing world in India grows at a slow pace, the motorcycle touring scene has grown quite a lot. There are clubs for almost every form of two wheelers; be it the performance bikes, Yezdis, RD 350s, or Bullets....
    by at January 29th, 2012 at 02:01 pm
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    Long term report: 15000 kms journey with the love of my life-Pulsar 220 DTSi
    The previous generation in India relates Bajaj’s name with scooters and practicality. While the ‘moms and dads’ of the current generation think so because the thought comes from the very DNA of Bajaj,  since the beginning of the millennium the ‘Big B’ of 2 wheelers in India is trying to resurrect the brand as a ‘Motorcycle Manufacturer’. Hence, the Pulsar...
    by at January 23rd, 2012 at 04:01 pm
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    Wishing you all a happier, more prosperous and a faster new year.Happy vrrrrooomin folks!
                          On behalf of entire team, I wish all our visitors a bright and happy new year! I started posting here only recently and motoroids.com already feels like a second home. The year 2011 saw us here at motoroids getting excited over many new car launches and new variants. More than anything else,...
    by at January 1st, 2012 at 09:01 am
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    The biggest voids in the mainstream Indian car market
    The car customer in the Indian car market was never so spoilt for choice. From the time when you had to buy your Maruti 800 in Black in the 80s, we have shifted to a phase where carmakers are ready to deliver the car of your choice at your doorstep, with free insurance and a big discount thrown in. Now, being able to choose a car from a big options list is one thing,...
    by at July 1st, 2011 at 06:07 am
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    My Motogp-Sepang 2010 Experience
    The thought of watching a live Motogp race had been in the back of mind for quite some years, but this thought took the shape of a decision when Rossi announced his switch to Ducati from Yamaha, being a Rossi fan (who really isnt?) and also a Yamaha enthusiast I decided Sepang the venue to watch the master in action for the last time on a Yamaha in Asia, hence started...
    by at September 19th, 2010 at 05:09 pm
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    Mindrevvin’ – The true love of my life!
    I seem to have found the mechanical love of my life, finally! Words: Amit Chhangani When I first came to Pune I was an impossibly naïve character. So naïve, I didn’t realize I was looking like a complete joker wearing that cheap, ill-fitting imitation of a Repsol Honda tee. In fact I hardly knew it was a cheap imitation, and strolled around the office...
    by at March 30th, 2010 at 08:03 pm
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    THE HIGHWAY MAN
    Mistakes noobs make Words: DR. ARNOB GUPTA You’re embarking on your first long solo ride. So what can you do to minimize risks as you tread into unfamiliar territory? Plenty, starting with what you do even before you set off. Namely, your gear and the stuff you take with you. Mistake#1: Got helmet, am dressed Prepare for the crash, which you do not want...
    by at March 30th, 2010 at 08:03 pm
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    Mindrevvin
    The norms and rulings regarding helmets need to be more thorough and definitive to silence the naysayers Words: Amit Chhangani And we thought helmets were important. The Motoroids team was very recently enlightened by a group of anti-helmet activists (you read it right) who think it’s stupid on the government’s part to have made helmets compulsory. Joining them...
    by at January 22nd, 2010 at 01:01 pm
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    The Fat Biker -2
    Is the old world charm of aggressive engine braking under threat with all these new tecnologies coming in? Words: Rohit Paradkar The December issue as the cover suggests has been a ‘clutch-less’ edition. In fact, it does not even carry Clutch Tales – our in house superhero comic strip! However all the scooters that we spent our last one month with gave...
    by at January 22nd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
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