BHPian neil.jericho recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This past weekend while I was on a ride with fellow TBHPians, the Suzuki GSXRRRRRR 250 quietly crossed the 15,000 kilometer mark. Back when I bought the plucky little Suzuki, I believed that I was getting a simple workhorse that would be a little too efficient to resemble anything close to being exciting. It turned out that I was wrong on that front, not that I am complaining about it. Anyone who has followed this thread will know

According to a media report, Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp plan to expand their partnership to bring more American motorcycles to India. The report states that Harley and Hero are close to finalizing an agreement that would pave the way for new models. It is said that the two companies might also agree to manufacture Harley-Davidson bikes in India.These bikes could be sold locally and also exported to overseas markets. Hero MotoCorp currently manufactures the Harley-Davidson X440 at its Neem

BHPian mkv recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Got my Hyundai Tucson delivered on 12th April 2024 Ditched diesel for the strict NGT norms in NCR. Initial impressions from the first 1000 KMs drive:Buttery smooth engine which makes the whole drive effortless.Light-footed pedal can take you linearly up to 90 KMPH.Got up to 14.4 KMPL for my 30 KM home-to-office drive. The city drives fetches me up to 9-10 KMPL.Plush interiors especially the symmetric metal design philosophy around the dashb

BHPian JDMBOI recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Sedan volume is purely driven by the sub-4m segment while C2 commands only one third of the former. It took a nose dive but thanks to Skoda/VW for injecting some life by bringing new products. I think it is the craze for beefed up hatchbacks aka CSUV's, the reason behind decline in sale of sedans & all other segments and once this bubble pops we might see some recovery in the, once loved, segment. Right now sedans are the least favourite

BHPian forester recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This is the story of how we - me and my wife - brought home the Exter last month to replace our beloved Baleno 1.2 MT and the new Alto K10 AGS that we procured last year for my wife to learn driving on. While the Baleno was exchanged for the Exter at the Hans Hyundai showroom in Moti Nagar, New Delhi, the 5,000km-driven new K10 was handed over to my kid sister-in-law for her to learn driving on. So, the lovely, nimble, and fantastic K1

BHPian Sidchh recently shared this with other enthusiasts.The HistoryThe Dual Clutch Transmission is considered the holy grail of automatic transmissions, one of the best for enthusiasts. In fact, it is the only automatic that even manual enthusiasts (at least some of them) admire and wouldn't mind driving. The car market, and any market for that matter functions in a trickle-down fashion. New technology comes out and for a brief period, only the wealthy (and maybe those using it for a purpose,

BHPian itisravi recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Top Box with DIY inner liner for my bike: I wanted a top box formy CB300F (Honda CB300F launched at Rs. 2.26 lakh). The main reason was to stow away the helmet and gloves when I parked the bike. Before I got the box, I was hesitant to take my MT (Thunder 3 Pro) helmet for short city runs and would wear my battered old Vega lid since I was afraid a cable lock would damage the finish of the bike and the MT and honestly it wasn't safe to

BHPian Omkar recently shared this with other enthusiasts. We recently had a thread on whether you consider Audi to be on par with BMW and Mercedes and an interesting comment was dropped.Off-topic - But would be interesting to have a similar thread for Volvo as well, with extra-ordinary safety features and feature-packed Sedans/SUVs, would love to see how our members feel about Volvo.The only grouse I have with them is the limited model lineup. Now, let's talk about Volvo in India. Volvo forayed

BHPian TorqueMonster recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I managed to find an engine in good condition, with most of that engine being used for fixing the bike, rather than a straightforward engine swap owing to issues with the RTO. Now that the engine has been fully fixed again, a very strict run-in is being undertaken. While minor issues such as that of a resurfacing issue with the accelerator and other small niggles here and there are present, the bike is finally running, and back on

BHPian Civic_doc recently shared this with other enthusiasts. It has been almost 6 months since I acquired the BEE Emm. I have clocked 4,500 kms till now. As per the service schedule, the car was due for service on 1st March 2024. I took a quotation from BMW Service Surat for Engine Oil service, Air Filter, Oil filter and AC Microfilter for which I was quoted approx Rs 50,000. I decided to get it done through a reliable service centre. Got the service done at Acura Motors in Surat. This service

BHPian narula123 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Been a while since I update this thread. The 10R has been seeing a lot of tracktime and limited street use since the Ducati joined the garage. Post a very very enriching experience at California Superbike School in Jan'24 it was time to put those learnings to use. So off we went to BIC with ISBK for a track weekend and boy oh boy what an experience. If you ride at the racetrack and you haven't ridden at the Buddh circuit then believe

BHPian CEF_Beasts recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Recently, I had the chance to visit Wurth Car Care in Powai; previously it was 3M Car Care. Location: Ventura Building, Parking Basement, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. (A level below the pay & park opposite Starbucks)Services offered:Paint Protection FilmCeramic CoatingPaint Detailing and PolishingExterior Washing, Interior Vacuuming and WaxingI had gone for only getting my car washed which included a water wash first, foam spraying, m

According to reports, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Office of Technology has issued a warning to automakers that sell cars with connected tech. As per the reports, connected cars have been on the FTC's radar for years. While they are not taking any specific action against carmakers at this point, FTC did mention that automakers do not have the licence to monetize people's information beyond the purposes needed. FTC stated that carmakers do not have the free license to monetize people's info

BMW Motorrad has launched the 2024 edition of the S 1000 XR in India. The litre-class tourer is priced at Rs 22.50 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU). BMW has made several changes to the S 1000 XR for the 2024 model year. The touring bike gets a completely redesigned seat, which is set at a height of 850 mm, a new front fairing with dual LED headlights and an adjustable windshield. BMW claims the improved ergonomics make the bike more manoeuvrable on the roa

BHPian Jaguar recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My unexpected purchase story of the Creta NLine and why I chose the Hyundai over the VAG twins ... again. My Verna celebrated its 10th birthday this February and has been in excellent condition, having completed a 1500 km round trip last year without any issues. However, shortly after reaching this milestone, the ECM failed unexpectedly. The local garage where I had it repaired couldn't provide much reassurance, mentioning that the longe

BHPian advstreak recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So it looks like even the MT Thunder 4 has quality issues. The neck spoiler that gets assembled at the base of the helmet came off after a week of usage. A closer look reveals that the screws did not go in the boss itself. It was held in place just by the outer wall of the plastic boss on both sides. This feels like more of an assembly quality or assembly instruction gaffe, unlike the bead design issue of the LS2. Anyways I was able t

Chinese EV maker BYD has announced that it has received over 1,000 bookings for the Seal electric sedan within 3 months of its launch. The BYD Seal was launched in March this year. It is available in three variants - Dynamic, Premium and Performance, with prices starting at Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom). The Seal comes with single and dual-motor configurations. The base Dynamic trim uses a 61.44 kWh battery pack that powers a 201 BHP electric motor. It has a claimed range of 510 km. The Premium varia

BHPian rdhawan15 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Dear Team-BHPians, I need a bit of help. This is a long thread. But, any assistance on this thread will help other Delhi vehicle owners in knowing more about the End of Life Vehicles (ELV) and the policy of the Transport Department of Delhi (updated in February 2024).Problem StatementMy Renault Duster Diesel 85 PS RXL was registered in Delhi. On 28 March 2024, its registration expired as it completed 10 years. 29 March was Good Friday

BHPian sasta_rider recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Visiting Motoworld, Chandapura did not go well! As mentioned in the post of this thread, I had dropped my 2 year old R15 (unknowingly) recently. Yesterday (13-Apr-2024), I decided to take her to the nearest Yamaha (which I don't do usually when Vinayak Yamaha, Domlur looks after my R15) to get the bent gear shift pedal replaced with a new one so that I can be ready for the Bengaluru-Kasaragod ride on 14-Apr-2024 (today). Along with

Bajaj has launched the 2024 edition of the Pulsar F250 in India. The bike is priced at Rs 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The Pulsar F250 gets a new LCD instrument console similar to the N250. It offers Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. The bike also gets the updated switchgear that was introduced on the N250. In terms of design, the 2024 Pulsar N250 looks similar to the previous model. The semi-faired bike has a sporty headlamp, a chin fairing and a 2-piece seat. Powering the Pulsar

Audi has launched a new special edition of the Q7, called the Bold Edition. The SUV is priced at Rs 97.84 lakh (ex-showroom). The Audi Q7 Bold Edition features the Black Styling Package, which includes a gloss black front grille with blacked-out Audi rings at the front and rear, black window surrounds, ORVMs and roof rails. The SUV is equipped with Matrix LED headlamps and 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the Q7 gets a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system paired with a 1

Toyota is said to have halted bookings for the top-spec 'ZX' and 'ZX (O)' variants of the Innova Hycross. This is not the first time that bookings have been paused due to high demand. Dealerships had stopped taking fresh bookings last April, due to an increasing order backlog. According to Toyota, the top-spec ZX and ZX (O) variants have seen high demand, with the current waiting period at 14 months. The non-hybrid variants have a waiting period of 6 months. The Innova Hycross is available with

BHPian krishnan76 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello everyone, This is my second post after buying a Kia Seltos GTX+ (Pewter Olive) in early January. The first piece was about my initial impressions of the car, and this one is after my first long trip with it-from Bengaluru to Kochi and back. The total distance covered during the trip was around 1250 km over four days in early April. We wanted to try this car for a long drive, giving our usual companion-the BMW X3-some rest. I wi

BHPian kaushikduttajsr recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Test drove the Comet today. Context: I have sciatica and my leg hurts driving around Bangalore's infamous traffic. Freestyle's heavy clutch makes it worse. This car will be driven within city limits only and sometimes by my wife. So, range anxiety, top speech etc. do not matter. An EV's running cost makes perfect sense. Comet's small form factor also reduces my wife's driving anxiety. Tiago is the only alternative in the price s

BHPian srvm recently shared this with other enthusiasts.My 2016 Zest XMS petrol crossed 80,000 kms last Sunday while crossing Palar bridge near Ranipet (on Chennai-Bengaluru highway).In the last year, it gave quite a bit of trouble - it was in Service center for nearly 2 months (Jan-March 2024). Engine used to randomly die while in slow moving / crawling traffic. Sometimes engine died even during cold starts in the morning. No MIL or warning lights in the instrument cluster made it very difficul

The upcoming MG Astor facelift has been revealed via leaked images. The SUV is expected to be launched in India soon. The updated MG Astor looks rather striking in its new avatar. The SUV has a redesigned front bumper with a diamond mesh grille. It is flanked by reprofiled headlamps, with a blue strip stretching across the front fascia. The rear end of the Astor looks more familiar though. The shape of the taillights has been retained, but the internals look new. The SUV has a redesigned rear bu

BHPian ebonho recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Yesterday afternoon, lounging around lazily after a nice hard Sunday ride (bicycle) with the boys, I got to thinking about my Std 500 under the covers, sleeping peacefully, undisturbed, for the past 7 years. I had never even lifted the cover till that morning, when the helper of my old mechanic Rafiq Mamu called out of the blue, and said he was in the area. So I told him to drop in, and we chatted over a cup of tea (yes, when you rode a

BHPian blueberry recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Noticed a crack on tail light, no signs of physical damage around the crack. Any idea what could've caused it? I mailed Tata CS about the issue, and they requested a visit to the Service Center for inspection. I planned to visit last week, but I had to postpone. This week, I noticed water droplets in the front center DRL : Same for the connected taillight as well: They've agreed to replace the front DRL under warranty, but quoted 30k

Honda has patented the Stylo 160 scooter in India. If launched, the new model could compete with the Yamaha Aerox 155 and the upcoming Hero Xoom 160. The Honda Stylo 160 is currently available in Indonesia. It will be positioned above the Activa as a more premium offering. The scooter has a neo-retro look with a circular LED headlamp, round mirrors and a single-piece seat with sculpted body panels on either side. Some of the features include a digital instrument console, USB charging port and ke

BHPian mayank4823 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Just came back from a 1650 kms trip to Harsil Valley (Uttrakhand) from Rajasthan in my Virtus Topline 1.0 AT. Some feedback and pics follow :Driving is a bliss.Perfect handling and stabilityat 110+ speed was the reason why I chose this car and the car proved my decision to be a correct one.Seat Comfortis amazing which makes the long routes easier. I highly recommend getting a neck pillow for the driver. (I bought one from the Frido w

Mahindra has silently updated the colour palette for the Thar. The off-roader is available in six different colour options, with the addition of a new military green shade, called 'Deep Forest'. Stealth Black and Desert Fury are two of the recently introduced colour options for the Thar. The black shade was added to the palette in March this year, while the latter is available on the Thar Earth Edition. Customers can also choose from Red Rage, Deep Grey and Everest White shades. No mechanical ch

BHPian blueberry recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I moved cities to Bangalore this month. Had the Jimny sent over in a car carrier. Loaded the car with some household stuff I wanted shipped. Went ahead with a trusted Packers & Movers service. They handle movement for BPCL officers on transfer. They do quality work & are very professional. I was charged Rs 23K for transporting the vehicle from Gurgaon to Bangalore.Daily updates on where the vehicle had reached.I could drive the vehicl

BHPian mobike008 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Full Self-Driving (FSD) 30-Day Complimentary TrialWhen I woke up a couple of days ago, Elon Musk dropped a nice surprise to perk up the weekend. Got a message that I have been granted a Full Self-Driving (FSD) trial complimentary for 30 days. It is available to purchase for $12,000 or $199 ++ /Month. Well, that's a lot of money for this feature which according to me should have been given either at a much cheaper price or bundled in fo

BHPian tech_rider recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Finally took delivery of my Kamet today (4+ months waiting). Nothing good to say about the delivery experience. it was very hot there without AC in the display area. Features were not explained to me, they said YouTube has lots of videos. I also agreed on the same for the sake of escaping from boiling heat. Did customary Pooja there itself and took off for fun on the road. I am able to flat foot with my 177cm height. I am yet to expl

BHPian RavenAvi recently shared this with other enthusiasts. No updates from my side since there's been nothing extraordinary to report except for my heart's falling Ejection Fraction percentage and a bout of Dengue which kept me bedridden for the first 10 days of February. It's now 9 days shy of 4 months since Icarus had gone past the 7,000-km mark on the ODO (back in 15th December 2023) and ODO stands at 4 kms short of 8,000 kms. Goes to show how less I have been driving the Big M in recent ti

BHPian shyamg28 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. A friend/BHPian took delivery of the new 800 DE. Had a chance to test ride (only a bit) and capture some pics Coming from the V Strom 650, this bike will not at all be intimidating. Yes, the seat height has gone up to 855mm, but the suspension sag, along with the narrowness of the seat upfront, will allow your feet a similar reach to the ground, if not better. I'm 5'10 and can flatfoot. Friend would be 5'9 and can reach, but not flatfo

BHPian ashokabs recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This is a brief update on my review of the Elevate ZX MT. I found a stain of about 2 sq in on the front passenger seat right in the middle of the vertical portion. This was noticed after taking delivery when the plastic covering of the seat was removed. I complained to the manager at the showroom from where I purchased it. He was not willing to get a new seat fitted as I guess some heads would have rolled. However, the option he offere

Speaking to a media outlet, Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, recently spoke about the future plans for the Mustang. Farley explained that while the company is open to introducing potential new variants of the Mustang, it will never build a Mustang that isn't a Mustang. Having said that, the CEO did hint at a possible 4-door iteration of the sports coupe sometime in the future. This new 4-door Mustang could even be offered with a V8 engine paired with a manual gearbox. Farley mentioned how he is open to

BHPian vignesh.cv recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Couple of weeks back, we had a Level 1 track school & open sessions conducted at the Madras International Circuit. The heat was predicted to be scorching but I still went in knowing that I'll be roasted all three days of riding. The air temperature was 40+ and track temperatures were 65+ C. The first day was open track day i.e just open riding sessions and no coaching involved. I used that time to rebuild my sense of the track and re

BHPian androdev recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 12th anniversary update Got an ABS error while on a recent trip, but decided to complete the trip with ABS disabled. I was being careful and the trip was uneventful except for a speed breaker that I failed to notice in time. I managed to stop but I could make out the missing ABS and a little sliding of the locked up wheels. The speed was low so it wasn't a major problem. Few months back during the suspension repair, one of the front AB

According to media reports, Harley-Davidson's EV brand, LiveWire, has applied for a patent called 'Virtual Brakes. As per this, the company is looking at ways in which LiveWire can entirely remove the mechanical, frictional brakes from at least one wheel of the motorcycle. This, according to the brand, will help reduce both the cost and weight of the motorcycle. The patent states, Mechanical, frictional brakes, such as hydraulic brakes, add cost and weight, which can impact the performance of a

BHPian samyakmodi recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So I have been facing some issues with my BMW 630D every now and then and have been wondering - are others facing this too? I think I had mentioned earlier the plight of the alloys cracking for no rhyme or reason inspite of babying the car around. In 87000kms so far - we have experienced 3 alloys cracking and none of the times there was any damage to the rubber wheel as such. BMW Secure policy which I was sold with an assurance that

BHPian bullboy recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I thought of noting down the drawbacks and features I'd like to see in the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyrder, based on my experience. Below are my personal observations, and I mean no offense to anyone. These insights may prove beneficial to prospective buyers. While the positives of this car have been extensively discussed, some negatives also deserve attention. Here are my observations from 750 kilometers of usage on the V variant.Sunroof a

Mahindra has announced that it is exploring hybrid technology for its future products. However, the carmaker has clarified that it will only start developing hybrid models if there's sufficient demand. While speaking with the media, Anish Shah, Group CEO of Mahindra Group, stated that while the company is looking at hybrid technology closely, its focus remains on EVs. Shah said, From a consumer demand standpoint, if they (hybrids) become a bigger factor, we would be ready for that. We view hybri

Jeep is gearing up to launch the Meridian facelift in India later this year. The SUV, which was teased during the launch of the Wrangler, has now been spotted testing. The Meridian is expected to receive a minor nip and tuck, including revised headlamps as well as front and rear bumpers. The interior will be similar to the current model but might get new seat upholstery, among other minor changes. The latest spy images suggest that the Meridian is likely to get Level 2 ADAS. Besides this, Jeep m

BHPian ShreyG recently shared this with other enthusiasts. BTP Redeem themselves Yesterday evening I was on my way towards commercial street. I was at the Dickenson Road red light after Trinity circle going towards Brigade road. Now I was the first car on the left side waiting to turn right (the signal was red for both directions) when I heard an ambulance. Immediately crossed the stop line, turning right towards the junction making enough space for the ambulance to cross through. However, a com

BHPian igar recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I hope everything is going well for you. I'll divide this piece of writing into a few more categories.Passion for automobiles:I'm a genuine auto aficionado from childhood. It all started with a car called the Hyundai Santro. Back in the 2000s, when I was studying in school, we lived in a gated community. Life was going on its way, and suddenly I got caught by a new Santro that was parked near to my house. I had no clue who bought it, and w

A pre-production test mule of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 has been spotted testing. The latest spy images reveal the upcoming bike in much more detail. The Guerrilla 450 gets a circular LED headlamp with LED turn signals and a single-pod instrument console. The bike has a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and a single-piece seat with a split grab handle. The Guerrilla 450 has a different stance compared to its ADV version, the Himalayan 450. The bike rides on telescopic front forks with rubber gaite

BHPian EV_Fan recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Superheated glasshouses The superheated interiors of the car glasshouse is a well known curse for us Indians. Anyone could figure out that it was dangerously hot but i was curious on the numbers - how hot in Celsius, how much energy just to cool this to the acceptable levels. While it was quite easy to figure out the interior temperatures, a simple no-contact thermometer to the task. The energy used up for the cooling, was almost impossi

BHPian anjan_c2007 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This thread is dedicated to our own experiences while driving through our roads over the years or decades, to record our encounters with anything and everything with satirical and witty interpretations. These often make a mockery of one or more conventions, pragmatic practices, extant rules and laws which we observe almost on a daily basis. The situational irony that we encounter, interpreted and coupled with our wit and sarcasm wou