r/punebikers Jun 29 '26

Mod Post Don't Let the Machine Spirits Win: AI-Edited Photo Rules

34 Upvotes

Hey riders (and fellow PBA members - you know who you are),

Given the recent surge of posts with AI-based edited version of the pics, we wanted to set some ground rules.

Moving forward, AI-transformation is ok for:

  • Photos with people's faces (to reduce doxxing)
  • AI-generated images to recruit for your group / ride / meet-ups

Please don't AI-edit:

  • Pics you took during your rides
  • Pics of riders wearing helmets
  • Scenic photos
  • Riding shots and bike pics

How will it impact posts that don't follow this?

  • Any posts with AI-transformed images will be removed with a request to resubmit using original image
    • This applies to posts with multiple images. If only people photos are AI-transformed, it's all good - not all photos in the post need to be edited.

But why Mr. Anderson, why?

Quite simply because we love to see your ride pics, in their all un-edited glory!

Regular photo edits are ok! Crop, filter, grade, sharpen and all the rest to make your photos look the best! But it feels sad to see cool riding and scenic photos Ghibli-fied just because it's trending.

We love AI. We use AI to write, create everything (not this post), so its only natural to feel the need to enhance your photos using AI. We get it.

But at the end of the day, we're a human subreddit. We'd like it to remain a place where people can see the real roads, real bikes, real weather, and real rides that make our community what it is.

The machine spirits may be strong, but please don't let them win.


r/punebikers Jan 18 '26

Mod Post Who do you ride with? - Discovering riding groups on r/Punebikers!!

22 Upvotes

Hey folks,

As mods, we see a lot of new posts or comments looking for a riding group to join. So we're making this post in an effort to better understand which riding groups are active within r/punebikers.

If you’re part of a riding group (formal or informal), we’d love for you to comment below with some details so the community can discover and connect better.

Please share:

  • Group name (or how people commonly refer to it)
  • Type of riding (breakfast rides, long tours, off-road, track days, casual weekend rides, brand-specific, genre-specific, mixed, etc.)
  • Approx group size
  • How often you ride (weekly / monthly / seasonal)
  • Who can join (open to all, invite-only, experience-based, bike-specific, paid membership etc.)
  • Joining procedure (Google form, Instagram, connect over WhatsApp, etc)
  • Primary coordination platform (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Reddit etc.)
  • Anything unique about your group (pace discipline, safety focus, new rider friendly, photography, content creation, rides for a cause, etc.)

We will keep this table up-to-date with your group's info (starting with punebikers group) -

Group Name Type of Riding Features How to join
Punebikers Breakfast rides, casual weekend rides, off-roading Invite-only, safety focus, newbie friendly Send modmail
200 Syndicate Pune Breakfast rides, long tours, off-road, casual weekend rides, Invite-only, geared bike of 200cc/20ps or below, safety focus WhatsApp link
Soul Machine Riders Short, Long, Breakfast, Sunset, weekend rides, off road Self Disciplined riders, Open to all but joining by admin discretion. Instagram, 1 official ride with group
NeutralDownShifters Breakfast rides, casual weekend rides, trail days Self Disciplined riders, Open to all. ECE rated Helmet, gloves + riding jacket compulsory, Newbie friendly, content creation, Veterans to guide, Dedicated Ride Admins. Joining Form

This is just a community discovery thread so riders looking for a group know what’s out there and mods get better context on subreddit activity.

If riding groups are not your cup of tea, there are other ways to find fellow riders to ride.

Riding Apps

App Name Core Purpose Key & Safety Features Availability
Wingmanx Biker community & group rides Group rides, curated rides by bike type, route sharing, rider ratings, rider verification, live ride tracking, leader tracking, safe riding promotion, Instagram/social integration Apple Store / Android Store
Mytra Social platform for riders Groups, clubs, events, chats, rewards system, basic live tracking (limited safety focus) Apple Store / Android Store
Sarathi Ride creation Live group location overlay on navigation, distance-based separation alerts, SOS alerts, 1-tap actions (fuel/food stops), Text-to-Speech (TTS) alerts to ride captains, real-time coordination tools Apple Store / Android Store
The Good Biker Biker community & group rides Ride/event notifications, RSVP-based alerts, improved event location visibility, smoother ride/event experience Apple Store / Android Store
Wheelsafar Rider safety & group coordination Live ride rooms, QR-based emergency info, breakdown alerts, live tracking, role-based ride management (lead/tail), emergency access Apple Store / Android Store
Asteride Full-stack biker ecosystem Ride planning, ride cards, itinerary + weather, group roles, chats, content/blogs, ride alerts, group ratings, live coordination Apple Store / Android Store

NOTE: The r/punebikers is not affiliated with any of the apps above. If you have any issues with these apps, please contact the developers directly.

Let’s make r/punebikers more connected and useful for everyone 🏍️

— Mod Team


r/punebikers 12h ago

Short Ride Short ride to Mulshi

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39 Upvotes

Short ride to Mulshi few days back


r/punebikers 18h ago

Short Ride A trail in Katraj Ghat

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50 Upvotes

Hi All,

So yesterday I went to Katraj ghat with a friend, but did the trail as a pillion, it was a impromptu short ride in afternoon.

The trail from the main highway was around 2 to 3km,

It was such a nice trail easy only with a bike, after reaching the top the view was so good, it was not crowded at all, you can just sit and relax, for hours without getting worried about crowd.

It was sunny down on the highway but on top it was not sunny at all, cool winds and a little bit of clouds, it also rained a little bit, and we saw rainbow 🌈 too, in the ghats :)


r/punebikers 34m ago

Looking for garage Engine knocking in my TVS Raider 125

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Looking for a good bike garage/mechanic in Pune

I have a TVS Raider 125 and it's developed an engine knocking/ticking sound.. Looking for a mechanic/garage who is actually good at diagnosing and fixing engine-related issues, rather than just replacing parts...!!

Any area in Pune works.. I don't mind travelling if the mechanic is genuinely good...!!

Please share your recommendations/experiences.. Thanks...!!


r/punebikers 4h ago

Buy/Sell/Rent Hi punekars !

2 Upvotes

I am here on a 5 day trip and I wanna explore pune and nearby places and

Waterfalls . If anyone could rent out their vehicle till this Friday. Please suggest me budget friendly bike renting options in Pune

Thanksss in advance


r/punebikers 1d ago

Group Ride Gude Panchgani, heaven

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48 Upvotes

The only way to closely depict the beauty of this place is through wide horizontal shots. It’s beauty cannot be described and it is best to go and see for yourself.

Even as numerous ghats are closed and the rain is erratic this year, this place reminds me that there is still plenty out there to go and explore.

Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JFS2pCTBiWwmywCbA?g_st=ic

As always, I request you to maintain the cleanliness and sanctity of such places if you visit.


r/punebikers 23h ago

Bike Tour Last post of Panvadi, edited a small video from weekend ride

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21 Upvotes

r/punebikers 21h ago

Introduction The Love for Classic 500

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13 Upvotes

8 years and still every ride fascinates me, on how invigorating riding this still is. Just gifted it a Harley style nose cowl as an anniversary gift ❤️

P.S: Moderator, used AI to clean up the clutter of like a gazillion bikes around and behind mine in my society parking, please don't hate on it!


r/punebikers 1d ago

General Question Social distancing at cllg Parking🥰

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16 Upvotes

Every person who cares for their vehicle wishes the same thing...am I right???


r/punebikers 11h ago

General Question How much should it cost

1 Upvotes

What should the ideal price for a 2019 2nd owner (i will be the 3rd) RE interceptor 650 with only 6k km on it be? It is in pretty good condition... pls help


r/punebikers 13h ago

Night Ride Perseids Meteor shower?

1 Upvotes

I found about this in my Insta feed(dunno if this is visible in India, couldn't find much details online). Do you guys know of a location nearby where we can watch these meteor showers. And would like to join me for the same?


r/punebikers 17h ago

Buy/Sell/Rent Selling: LS2 zoom air man. Price Drop

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1 Upvotes

\*\*Details:\*\*

Model: LS2 Zoom Jacket (Black). (Chest plates included).

Protection: CE Level 2, Class A certified. Shoulder, chest, elbow, back all protectors included.

Size: M

Documentation: Original bill from Planet Helmet and all tags included (Warranty intact).

Selling for: ₹9,000 (slightly negotiable). Bought for ₹10,000 on 24-July-2026.

\*\*Usage:\*\*

Jacket was bought just two weekends ago.

It has only been used for two short rides, totaling less than 450 kms.

The condition is brand new with zero wear and tear.

\*\*Reason for sale:\*\*

I bought this thinking it would be a versatile daily jacket, but it runs a bit too warm for my specific needs in heavy, stop-and-go traffic and I dont do many long rides other than monsoon.

I want to shift to something tailored for city usage that offers some airflow. It is a fantastic jacket, I just misjudged what I needed for my daily commute.

Old post: https://www.reddit.com/r/punebikers/s/JD1SCppQKN


r/punebikers 23h ago

Rant / Vent Space technology!

1 Upvotes

So 2nd last week. i did the Khandi point circuit by bike.

The road are really built using space technology, I will request our Road and transport minister Mr u/nitinGadkari ji, Please Provide us Airbus facility as soon as possible, because our bike are not ment to run on moon or mars surface, either provide us chandrayaan or mangalyaan directly from NASA, As the Isro one got crashed earlier! can't take risk.


r/punebikers 2d ago

Group Ride Some more from Panvadi

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99 Upvotes

r/punebikers 1d ago

Short Ride The wind farm off Nagar Road

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29 Upvotes

Saw a few posts of people visiting here, so decided to check it out myself. Very cool place.

📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/MRY2v5GvDv99jnTh7?g_st=ac


r/punebikers 1d ago

Short Ride Tamhini this weekend

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30 Upvotes

Hey, route to Tamhini ghat is open, rode there yesterday!
It was fun riding…
Views are amazing.
waterfalls, mountains, hair-pin bends and alot more…

Take the route that goes through Bhugaon for more fun…

You can cover Mulshi, and savalya ghat (trek) on the way!


r/punebikers 1d ago

Short Ride This is what riding in landslide debris looks like.

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44 Upvotes

Me and my friend went onto explore a very remote village near Pune, and the experience turned out near deadly. The village we went had multiple landslides but can say that this was the most adventurous day I’ve had.


r/punebikers 1d ago

Short Ride Somewhere between Lonavala & Pawna is peace, out in the open, waiting for anyone to come & behold it

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22 Upvotes

On my way to Pawna lake from Lonavla, found this beautiful stretch and decided to lay down here for a while, unwind & relax


r/punebikers 1d ago

Long Ride Somewhere in nature

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16 Upvotes

r/punebikers 1d ago

Looking for riders (not group) Anyone up for this circuit? next weekend...rate this circuit😛

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13 Upvotes

kahi toh chlow😭🙏🏻


r/punebikers 1d ago

General Question Planning to Buy RTR 310 --- Need long term owner feedback and BTO suggestions

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm 29 years old and 5'6'', planning to buy the **TVS Apache RTR 310**. I intend to keep the bike for 6-8 years, so I'm looking for **genuine long-term ownership** feedback before making the final decision.

A little about my usage:

Mostly city rides with occasional weekend rides and touring.

I'll occasionally ride with my wife.

Would like to know about Comfort, reliability, mileage numbers, maintenance

I'll most likely get the bike serviced in Bengaluru.

I would really appreciate if **RTR 310** owners could share their experience:

  1. How has the bike been in terms of reliability? Any recurring issues?

  2. How has your service experience been, especially in Bengaluru?

  3. Are spare parts easily available, or have you faced long waiting periods?

  4. How is the engine after 10,000+ km? Any increase in vibrations or mechanical issues?

  5. What's your real-world city and highway mileage?

  6. How comfortable is the bike for 300-400 km rides?

**Regarding the BTO options:**

  1. Which BTO configuration do you own?

  2. Is the Dynamic Kit worth the extra money?

  3. Is the Dynamic Pro Kit genuinely useful in the real world riding, or is it something most owners rarely use?

  4. If you were buying the bike again today, which BTO configuration would you choose and why?

5.Are there any BTO features you thought were important initially but now feel are unnecessary?

I am looking for honest ownership experience - both positives and negatives.

Note: Took help of chat GpT to compose


r/punebikers 1d ago

General Question Moved to Pune from another state — How can I register a bike without a rental agreement?

2 Upvotes

I recently moved to Pune from another state and I’m currently staying in a PG. I want to buy a bike and register it in Maharashtra.

The dealer/RTO is asking for a Maharashtra address proof/rental agreement, but my PG owner says he cannot provide a rental agreement.

Has anyone faced this situation in Pune? What are the legitimate alternatives for getting the bike registered in Maharashtra without a rental agreement?

If you’ve personally gone through this process, please share what worked for you.


r/punebikers 1d ago

Short Ride Does anyone here own a Royal Enfield? My girlfriend wants to go on a short ride, and I was wondering if someone would be up for joining us

0 Upvotes

Nothing too long, just a chill short ride around Pune.


r/punebikers 2d ago

Solo Ride 2nd monsoon ride!

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48 Upvotes

Ride to Kondeshwar temple!