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Replace speedometer on Vespa VX

Is it possible to fit the new Vespa VXL’s digital speedometer in place of the analogue speedometer on my Vespa VX?
1 min read19 Dec '16
Autocar India News Desk

Is it possible to fit the new Vespa VXL’s digital speedometer in place of the analogue speedometer on my Vespa VX? If yes, then how and what would be the cost?
Avisek, via helpline

AAA Sorry, but such a conversion will be most impracticable, and we advise you to refrain from it as doing so is certain to cause more damage than good. Continue with the original fitting that came as standard with your scooter when new.

Curve Surfing

Sherman Nazareth heads down to Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore, to test out the grip levels of the newest tyre from MRF, the Masseter.
2 min read15 Dec '16
Sherman Hale Nazareth

Height requirement for a Suzuki Gixxer SF

Does the Gixxer SF only suit short riders?
1 min read7 Dec '16
Autocar India News Desk

It's electric, it's Ecycle

We ride a bicycle powered by a generator, which claims to generate more output than input.
2 min read18 Nov '16
Nishant 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 read2 Nov '16
Autocar 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 Desk