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The papers police actually ask for, what counts on your phone, and exactly where in India you need a permit before riding in, checked for 2026.
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Fuel, stays, food, permits, servicing and the buffer everyone forgets. A simple way to work out your bike trip cost before you leave, with real examples.
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A passenger changes how your bike brakes, turns and balances. How to set it up, what to tell your pillion before you leave, and how to ride so they enjoy it.
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A good used bike saves you serious money. A bad one costs you in repairs and paperwork for years. Exactly what to check before you hand over the cash.
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Two palm-sized patches of rubber hold you to the road. How to set pressure, read the sidewall, judge wear and age, and know when a tyre is finished.
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Rock forts, temple towns, a tiger reserve and the Krishna. Twelve one day bike trips from Hyderabad with distances, ride times and rules that catch riders out.
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Sinhagad before breakfast, Tamhini in the rain, Kaas in bloom. Twelve one day bike trips from Pune with distances, ride times and the roads that matter.
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Almost every motorcycle breakdown comes from the same short list. Here is how to spot which one you have, what you can fix yourself, and when to stop trying.
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India is three climates at once. This calendar shows where to ride in India each month, and which part of the country will punish you for showing up.
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Nobody rehearses the minutes after a bike accident. Here is the exact order to follow, from the first sixty seconds to the insurance claim weeks later.
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Five years ago, Indian showrooms and highways were almost entirely 100-150cc commuters. That's changed. Here's what's driving the shift to mid-capacity bikes.
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The best ride leader on a group ride is usually the one you barely notice, because nothing went wrong. Here's what that takes.
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Nobody hands you a rulebook before your first group ride. Here are the unwritten rules experienced riders already know, and new riders usually learn the hard way.
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A solo ride means riding alone, on your own route and pace. What that is like on Indian roads, how it compares with a group ride, and how to pick one.
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A long-distance ride asks more of you than a weekend loop ever will. Here's how to check if you, and your bike, are ready for one.
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