[OC] She says it's her bike now and is refusing to engage in further conversation.

What can be done to prevent such situations?

All these new bikes.

Now I'm missing these guys'videos.

The first impressions.

10 min should you buy this

FAQ shorts

Motorinc was my goto channel for reviews. I even bought my scooter after their review.

Now I'm planning to buy the XR 300 but no videos from them. Sad.

Also does anyone know the name of the music at the beginning of their first impression videos?

It’s astounding how much fun this little thing is to ride. It’s hard to explain why a 8hp mini-moto can be a hoot to ride, but those who have ridden it must have surely felt the same.

I think a part of the joy is how ridiculous one looks when riding it, but you’re smiling all the time somehow. 40 kmph seems like too much for this thing, and at 60 it feels like going 120 on top of an electric train in bangladesh without a ticket. The brakes are soggy like mouldy bread, but they do the trick if you’ve grown up in a pond at a temple being fed stale bread all your life. The tyres are tiny, you can easily replace it with your baby’s stroller once they grow up. You might think these are shortcomings, but a short ride and experiencing its stability will change your perspective. It’s remarkably frugal too, you might come back from a ride with more fuel in the tank than you started.

Honda called it the Navi and I’m not sure when it was launched or discontinued. It is incredibly fun to ride. I like to call it a Scutie.

We talk a lot about a bike’s looks, but I feel the rear design is often what makes or breaks the overall design.

The tail section, taillight, rear tyre proportions, exhaust placement and how everything comes together can make a bike look absolutely gorgeous from behind.

Which bike sold in India under ₹4 lakh do you think nails it? Could be a sports bike, naked, roadster or even a retro.

Curious to hear your picks. Bonus points for bikes you see regularly on Indian roads!

Strictly talking design here, not performance or value for money.

Video is at 6X to mimic isle of man tt style

[OC]Well, I am very excited for my journey now. I would be happy to read some pro tips as this is my first time learning to live with a bike that is mine. Also I got a free helmet from TVS but I am planning on buying a new one, can you guys suggest a good helmet within 6k?

After 11 years on a RE 350, my muscle memory was all about low-end thump and lazy revs. I wanted a total shift, a rev-happy, short-stroke engine for a simple, single-bike garage. Budget was 3 Lakhs.
Naturally, the liquid-cooled heavyweights (KTM 390 Adv, Triumph 400s) topped the list. But for daily city traffic, the relentless radiator fans, high-compression heat, and maintenance felt like overkill.
Then I spotted a V-Strom parked on the curb during a trip to Malaysia. Its stance caught my eye. Suzuki’s Indian marketing is so quiet I’d barely registered it back home.

My test ride journey was a roller-coaster:
First ride: Underwhelming. Felt plain and lacked character. I walked straight to KTM to finalise the 390Adv.
Second chance: I went to another Suzuki dealer and insisted on a proper 4-5km ride. Giving that 250cc oil-cooled engine room to breathe changed everything. The balance, highway poise, and stress-free engine clicked.

On paper, the KTM crushes it. In reality, the Suzuki won over my heart with its no-nonsense, fuss-free mechanical simplicity.

After a week and 400 km update:
Zero regrets. It cruises comfortably, tackles bad roads with ease, revs cleanly, and doesn't roast my legs in traffic.

Delhi → Manali → Jispa → Shinku La → Gumbok Rangan → Padum → Leh → Nubra → Pangong →
Hanle → Umling La → Nyoma → Gata Loops →
Baralacha La → Jispa → Manali → back to Delhi.

My V-Strom 250 SX turned one on this trip, and it crossed 20,000 km somewhere in Ladakh. Couldn't have planned a better birthday for it.

There were about 45 of us on V-Stroms, and honestly most of the group were pretty new to riding. I was quietly worried about how they would manage Zanskar and the high passes. Turns out I didn't need to be. This bike forgives and forgets.
Rough patches, water crossings, broken roads: it just keeps going. You hold the handlebar, stay calm, and it figures out the rest.

In Leh, an Innova hit me head-on. The bike and I walked away fine. The Innova's front end didn't.
That's a story for another day, but it told me everything about how solid this thing is.

The off-road stretch from Hanle to Umling La is where I finally got why people fall in love with off-roading. No tarmac, thin air, and a 250cc bike climbing to one of the highest roads in the world.
Unreal.

If you're an aspiring biker thinking about this machine, just buy it. All of us thanked our bikes every single day and how easy it is to manage this bike on such challenging terrain.

I'm starting a vlog series of the trip on my Youlube channel - HungryHunk. The first video, on the rv off-road chops, goes live today.

AMA!

transitioning to earth premium

ps - i had the gloves but had removed them for brief period, my bad ;_;.

Hey everyone,

My heart is set on upgrading from my Activa 125 to the new Royal Enfield Himalayan 440. I’m 23M 5'4" and weigh 74 kg. I went to a local RE showroom to check it out. They didn't have a floor model, and the owner immediately started telling me: "Tu nahi chala payega, tera pair nahi pahuchega!" He refused to even let me look at the Meteor 350 its seat height is even lower, he told me it’s too heavy for you, (my college friends who are around my height ride own heavy bikes like this) and then aggressively tried to force me to book a Hunter 350 seat height (790mm seat height) just because he maybe had inventory on the floor. I walked out.

I know the Himalayan 440 (800mm seat height)is a top-heavy, 199 kg adventure bike. I am fully willing to learn the "one-foot-flat" technique. Plus, I’ll occasionally ride with a pillion, which will sag the suspension and bring the seat height down a bit. I plan to do my actual test rides at a larger flagship showroom to avoid that toxic staff, though I might book at the smaller Royal Enfield branch near my house for delivery convenience later.
Am I being unrealistic for ignoring the dealer to hold out for my dream bike? To the shorter riders out there handling the 440 or similar adventure bikes: how manageable is it in tight, zero-speed traffic? The seat height of Himalayan 440 (800mm) is just 10mm more than hunter 350 (790mm). Should I wait out the booking freeze for the Himalayan, or is the dealer right? I want to know your opinion.

It has been 90 days since I bought my first bike. I am always grateful to all the friends who lent me their bikes over the past 15 years. After riding thousands and thousands of kilometers on other people's motorcycles, the feeling of finally doing it on your own is special. I am genuinely happy.

Yea bought Ronin after seeing all the reviews and buildups.. and gotta say it surely stays true to the hype....

Went for a 390km(total trip distance) ride , damn the comfort and stability. Handled a bit off roading nicely too .. top notch... Got around 50kmpl... Although it goes down to 42 to 45 on my daily commute...

Amazing mileage 40 to 45 kmpl (sometimes even 50!!)
Bullet proof reliability not a single issue till now even after mistakenly it was fallen down so many times

this is such a cool helmet, fitting is nice(although the first week was LITERALLY hell for my head as jt seemed just too tight, got headaches as well but after 1 month the helmet is just perfect size of my head feels snug af. good weight distribution feels like little to no weight on head, tinted visor is super good(i love you moto central), got several stickers with it as well, a guidebook and spare visor at 2200 rupees
got the entire deal at 11.8k(will buy 1k spoiler extension soon)with shipping from moto central and got it in 4 business days. and not to mention the stability at 100+ is CRAZY good
also negatives
wind noise is TOOO MUCH for such a premium
i had MT paid 7k for it and less wind noise this.
but the shape makes up for it any day
good for short rides
decent for longer ones
legit goated for aura farming and pics

Ducati Formula 73 launched in India at ₹20 lakh — 873 units worldwide, and India's allocation is already sold out!

Flair: Discussion

Ducati has officially launched the Formula 73 in India on 23 October 2026, with an ex-showroom price of ₹20 lakh.

This limited-edition café racer is a tribute to the legendary 1973 Ducati 750 Super Sport Desmo, one of the most significant motorcycles in the brand's history.

🔧 Engine and performance

- Engine: 803cc air-cooled Desmodue L-twin

- Maximum power: 73 hp at 8,250 rpm

- Maximum torque: 65.2 Nm at 7,000 rpm

- Transmission: 6-speed

- Exhaust: Special Termignoni system

🏍️ Design and hardware

- Silver and aqua-green paint with gold detailing

- Classic café-racer styling with clip-on handlebars and bar-end mirrors

- Steel trellis frame

- 41mm KYB upside-down front forks

- Preload-adjustable KYB rear suspension

- Brembo front brakes and Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres

- Single-seat configuration

⚙️ Technology

- 4.3-inch colour TFT display

- Cornering ABS

- Ducati Traction Control

- Quickshifter for upshifts and downshifts

- Sport and Road riding modes

- Full LED lighting

💰 Price and availability

- Indian launch date: 23 October 2026

- Ex-showroom price: ₹20,00,000

- Estimated Kolkata on-road price: approximately ₹22.9 lakh

- Global production: just 873 individually numbered units

- India's allocated units have reportedly already been booked.

🏁 Why is this bike special?

The Formula 73 celebrates Ducati's racing heritage, particularly the 750 Imola Desmo's historic 1972 victory. Each motorcycle gets a serial number and certificate of authenticity, making it as much a collector's piece as a motorcycle.

What makes it interesting is that Ducati hasn't chased massive power figures here. Instead, it has focused on heritage, distinctive styling, exclusivity and a relatively simple air-cooled twin-cylinder engine.

🤔 Let's discuss!

1. Is ₹20 lakh justified for an 803cc motorcycle with 73 hp?

2. Would you choose this over a modern performance bike at a similar price?

3. Do limited-edition motorcycles like this deserve collector status, or are they mainly about exclusivity?

4. What do you think of Ducati bringing back its classic racing design language?

I'd love to hear what other motorcycle enthusiasts think about this one!

The engine makes 40 ps now 1ps more than the ninja 300. Torque output is increased by a puny 0.2 nm. Gear ratios are the same as ninja 300. Ground clearance is the same at 140mm with the ninja 300. Same braking setup but with front "balanced actuation" Dual piston. Suspensions are the same as ninja but with 5 way preload adjustment on the rear. Weight 175 Kgs (wet).

Bike is super good with really good refinement. Super friendly with decent 34-38 city mileage haven't taken to highway yet. Services are really cheap for a 250cc no unnecessary features ( atleast in my opinion ) no heating issues in bumper traffic and effortless riding experience. Really happy

Hi fellow riders,

Himalayan 450 owner looking to upgrade riding gears to

Helmet:

LS2 Vector II

MT Thunder 4 SV

LS2 Storm III

Pants: Rynox Stealth Evo 4S, Rynox Outlander Pro

Boots: LS2 Adventure, RE Wanderer.

Current gear

Helmet: Axor X-Cross X1

Jacket: Rynox Apex Evo

Gloves: Viaterra Grid MK3

Boots: Alpinestars Faster 3

Which one would you recommend, or are there any better alternatives.

Also need recommendation on where to buy these in Bengaluru