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Fat Bikes India: The Complete Buyers Guide 2019 As a cyclist, have you ever been left wondering if there was an alternative for those thin tyres of your bicycle? Does your cycle not have what it takes to manoeuvre through tough terrains? Do you want your new year's resolution early morning rides through the beaches enjoyable as well? If your answer to all of the above questions is a 'yes', then a fat bike is your way forward. Although there are citations to prove that ballooned up tyres were used in the early 1900s, it was not until 1980s that bikes were commercialised. Till then it was more of a showcase piece which raised the eyebrows of several cycle enthusiasts. It was only recently that the bike market saw a revolution of sorts with the arrival of fat bikes and since then the industry has grown leaps and bounds. Fat Bike - How Is It Different from other Cycles? At first, it would seem that the only difference is in the tyre sizes. However, there is mo...

            BMW R 1250 R & R 1250 RT launched in India The BMW R 1250 R is priced at Rs 15.95 lakh, while the R 1250 RT is priced at Rs 22.50 lakh (ex-showroom).   BMW Motorrad has launched two new motorcycles in the Indian market, the R 1250 R and the R 1250 RT. The former is priced at Rs 15.95 lakh, while the latter carries a price-tag of Rs 22.50 lakh. Both the prices are ex-showroom.  While the R 1250 R is a naked motorcycle, the R 1250 RT is an ultimate touring motorcycle. Both the models come powered by BMW’s renowned 2-cylinder in-line Boxer engine. The engine on duty in these bikes has a displacement of 1254cc, producing a power output of 134bhp at 7,750rpm, along with a torque of 143 Nm at 6,250rpm. Like the R 1250 GS and S 1000RR, the engine also comes with BMW’s ‘ShiftCam’ variable valve technology.  The BMW R 1250 R & the BMW R 1250 RT both have two riding modes available as standard. The R 1250 RT get...

              2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin revealed A new engine, more power, revised chassis & better electronics on a bike that is leaner, lighter & styled more aggressively. So, is it wrong to term the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin as a completely new bike?   After teasing the updated derivative of its full-size adventure tourer since July 2019, Honda has now officially introduced the 2020 CRF1100L Africa Twin. The 2020 model will arrive in two versions: a standard derivative & the Adventure Sports ES version. Both versions will further be available either with a manual or Honda's DCT automatic transmission. While the 2020 model is basically a new bike in itself (due to major components being replaced with completely new units), the standard version still gets better off-road capabilities than before. The Adventure Sports ES steps it up a notch with additional tech & featu...