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Height requirement for a Suzuki Gixxer SF

Does the Gixxer SF only suit short riders?
1 min read7 Dec '16
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk
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I’m 6 feet tall and planning to buy the Gixxer SF. I was wondering if I’ll face any problem because I have heard that this Suzuki bike suits only short riders.
Keerthi, via email

AAA The Suzuki Gixxer SF makes a good option even for taller riders. You can of course take a test ride before making your final purchase decision.

It's electric, it's Ecycle

We ride a bicycle powered by a generator, which claims to generate more output than input.
2 min read16 Nov '16
Nishant ParekhNishant Parekh

Digital display shows the battery charge level.

Front-wheel-drive Ecycle is powered by a motor.

A specially designed generator is fitted to the rear wheel.

While one battery powers the cycle, the second is charged by the generator.

The Self-Charging Generator undergoing a bench test.

Italian madness on 4 and 2 wheels

Despite the difference in wheel count, could the MV Agusta F4 and the Lamborghini Huracán share the same incensed Italian soul?
3 min read31 Oct '16
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Driver’s seat or rider’s saddle, you are assured of grin-inducing thrills.

The F4 will scream to 14,000rpm, and the Huracán will thunder past 8,000rpm. Both subject a crushing force to those closest to them as the rev counter leaps towards the limiter.

Taking a peek at the heart of the madness is easier on the Lamborghini.

Buying first motorcycle

A good motorcycle on which to learn how to ride.
1 min read21 Oct '16
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

India's best track bikes 2016

A line-up of bikes take to the track to prove their worthiness at the Autocar India Track Test. We bring you up to speed with the event.
3 min read15 Sep '16
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Some bikes leaned further than we expected.

Our man Priyadarshan plays Lord of the Bikes.

Tyre pressures adjusted as per Rajini’s specifications. Different settings were used for small and big bikes.

Forget lap times! Give us a nice crouched pose, our video producer instructs Rajini. Thankfully, racers are hardwired to go fast.

Data was copied and verified immediately.

Helmet put out to dry in the sun.

Fantasy garage became a reality; for a couple of days.

Mountain Mojo: Mahindra Mojo to Leh

Motorcycle Valhalla can only be the Himalayan route to Leh and Ladakh. We got astride the Mahindra Mojo for a five-day run through the mountains.
2 min read10 Sep '16
Shourya HarwaniShourya Harwani

The jaw-dropping scenery en route Pang.

Fluttering prayer flags and stunning views welcomed us at Taglang La.

The Mojo Tribe scaling up the narrow roads to Rohtang.

First glimpse of snow-capped Himalayas atop Rohtang.

The bike’s ample torque made riding through water easy.

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