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Tips to improve your bike's fuel efficiency

Tips to improve your bike's fuel efficiency

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Wondering, how you can save lot of fuel without spending an extra buck? Then read on...

Fast & Furious Dhoni!

Fast & Furious Dhoni!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

With a pair of shades on, Dhoni was seen zipping through the streets of his hometown in his 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455.

Top 10: The FASTEST bikes on Indian roads!

Top 10: The FASTEST bikes on Indian roads!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Check out the super cool speed monsters to have hit the Indian streets.

Bihar: Ex-soldier killed, mob lynches armed attackers

Bihar: Ex-soldier killed, mob lynches armed attackers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Two persons were beaten to death by a mob when they were trying to flee after gunning down an ex-army man in Bihar's Rohtas district, police said.

Uber suspends bike taxi pilot after Karnataka govt cries foul

Uber suspends bike taxi pilot after Karnataka govt cries foul

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The state governments of Karnataka and Maharashtra have also moved to exert more control on app-based taxi aggregators.

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

There's a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted attention for being in a duopoly-like situation. Rapido, a commute app known for its budget-friendly bike-taxi services, on Tuesday announced its entry into the cab market, which is currently dominated by marquee brands Uber and Ola. Rapido's cab foray will be enabled by a software as a service (SaaS)-based platform.

Pune businessmen design solar-powered bike

Pune businessmen design solar-powered bike

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Two Pune-based businessmen, dealing in electrical goods, have designed a solar-powered bike that can run up to a distance of 250 kilometres on a sunny day.

Yamaha SZ-R: A no-nonsense bike

Yamaha SZ-R: A no-nonsense bike

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

Check out the Yamaha SZ-R to find out how it ranks in the crowded 150cc segment.

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Rajesh Alva reviews the latest addition to the KTM stable.

Daewoo plans India comeback in new avatar, to launch electronics, EV

Daewoo plans India comeback in new avatar, to launch electronics, EV

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Posco Daewoo, the South Korean conglomerate whose Cielo sedan and Matiz hatchback were once the pride of Indian car owners, is looking to re-enter India. And its return journey is riding on plans to sell electric bikes and e-cycles. The company termed India's robust economic growth and surging consumer demand as reasons behind its comeback plans, saying they make India "one of the world's most promising consumer markets," according to Y S Choi, general manager, Posco Daewoo South Korea.

Karizma ZMR: Bike review

Karizma ZMR: Bike review

Rediff.com14 May 2011

The bike does look slightly awkward in pictures but look at in person and it changes your opinion. Ride the ZMR and it will change your thoughts as well.

Jarange halts at Mumbai's doorstep; makes new demand

Jarange halts at Mumbai's doorstep; makes new demand

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The free education policy should be amended so that boys also get free education besides girls, and all Marathas should get free education "from KG to PG" (kindergarten to post-graduation) until the entire community gets reservation, he said.

From mom mode to game mode: Wozniacki shines bright

From mom mode to game mode: Wozniacki shines bright

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Wozniacki, who has two children Olivia and James with her husband, former NBA player David Lee, said she was delighted to play in front of her family.

The sexiest bikes on Indian roads

The sexiest bikes on Indian roads

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

Let's explore some of the sexiest rides on Indian roads!

Veron your bike

Veron your bike

Rediff.com11 May 2004

Chelsea are ready to offload flop Juan Veron in a cut-price move to Inter Milan.

The bikes that changed the way India rides

The bikes that changed the way India rides

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Bikes in India have come a long way from the quaint 100cc motorcycles that were permanent fixtures on our roads. Jyotsana Gupta of Bikedekho.com takes a look at some of the middle-weight bikes that have been the backbone of personal transportation in India.

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

August 15, 2023 marked two years since the Taliban captured power in Afghanistan and Talibs celebrated the fall of Kabul on the street near the US embassy on Tuesday.

Operators look to make Bike-taxi services 'safe' for women

Operators look to make Bike-taxi services 'safe' for women

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Both Uber and Rapido have an SOS button installed in the app which are monitored by their teams

Bike Review: Hero Xtreme is bang for your money!

Bike Review: Hero Xtreme is bang for your money!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The updated Hero Xtreme packs in a lot of goodies which amplifies its value for money quotient even further, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Why R25 is Yamaha's most awaited bike!

Why R25 is Yamaha's most awaited bike!

Rediff.com23 May 2014

The Yamaha R25 is the most awaited motorcycle of 2014 and lives up to the hype

A billionaire plans to light up homes in India with e-bikes!

A billionaire plans to light up homes in India with e-bikes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Bhargava is set to distribute 10,000 free electric battery-equipped bikes in India in 2016.

Is Ashika The Most Beautiful Girl You Will See Today?

Is Ashika The Most Beautiful Girl You Will See Today?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

She has mastered the comfy, chill, relaxed, style.

Auto Expo 2014: Two days; 24 premium bikes!

Auto Expo 2014: Two days; 24 premium bikes!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Auto firms bet big on premium bikes

Himalayan Odyssey bike rally kicks off

Himalayan Odyssey bike rally kicks off

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Sixty enthusiastic motorcyclists set out on the first leg of the Himalayan Odyssey 2010, from India Gate in the New Delhi. Share your bike trips!

Amazing: Top 10 safety features in your bike

Amazing: Top 10 safety features in your bike

Rediff.com29 May 2014

These save the rider and the bike from skidding and thefts.

Ninja 250 RR Mono: Kawasaki's cheapest bike coming to India

Ninja 250 RR Mono: Kawasaki's cheapest bike coming to India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The company will launch this bike in the country later this year, pricing it upwards of Rs 2 lakh, writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Bajaj Auto to launch KTM sport bikes

Bajaj Auto to launch KTM sport bikes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

690 Supermoto, 690 Duke will be assembled at its Pune plant.

Simply Stunning! Janhvi, Rashmika, Tamannaah...

Simply Stunning! Janhvi, Rashmika, Tamannaah...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Bollywood's glittering stars graced the launch of the Jio World Plaza in Mumbai.

POLL: The MOST AMAZING bike made in India

POLL: The MOST AMAZING bike made in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Take this poll to vote for the most amazing bike made in India.

MotoGP revs up for Bharat edition

MotoGP revs up for Bharat edition

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The Indian promoters of the event, Fairstreet Sports, presented the UP CM, who has been instrumental in paving the way for MotoGP's smooth ride to make its maiden entry into the country, with the first ticket of the historic race.

Dhoni's penchant for bikes puts cops on toes

Dhoni's penchant for bikes puts cops on toes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

The local police in Ranchi has requested the family of Mahendra Singh Dhoni to inform them about India captain's early morning bike rides purely for security reason.

Honda's 'neo-futuristic', fully automatic bike is here!

Honda's 'neo-futuristic', fully automatic bike is here!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

The Honda NM4-02 is a bike which gives us a glimpse of the future, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Gresini's Marquez stuns Bagnaia, Martin!

Gresini's Marquez stuns Bagnaia, Martin!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Alex Marquez of Gresini Racing shocked Pramac Racing's Jorge Martin and reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia to win the Malaysian Grand Prix sprint from fourth position on Saturday, as the title contenders came in second and third, respectively.

Saving India, One Helmet At A Time

Saving India, One Helmet At A Time

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Inspiring story of India's 'Helmet Man' goes viral.

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Sengupta, 30, said she was returning home along with a colleague in an app-based cab, which was hit by a few bike-borne youths who dragged the driver out and roughed him up. The model claimed that she had sought help from officers of Maidan police station in the heart of the city, and later went to Charu Market police station in south Kolkata. On both occasions, she was allegedly told that the incident did not happen in their jurisdiction.

Met The Iron Stomach Man?

Met The Iron Stomach Man?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Pandit Tukaram Dhaygude, 42, known as the Iron Stomach Man, broke his Guinness Book Record after four motorcycles weighing 270 kg passed over his belly at the Dharmaveer Maidan in Thane on Sunday, May 8, 2023.

What Saiyami Can't Resist

What Saiyami Can't Resist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

She loves the rush of adrenaline and has a weakness for chocolates.

Going on a long ride? Tips to prepare your bike

Going on a long ride? Tips to prepare your bike

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Guidelines, rules and tips to ensure your bike is in good condition during your long drives.

More Londoners using bikes and scooters

More Londoners using bikes and scooters

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Bike lanes are more crowded, with the experienced riders - the bike messengers, the cyclists in sleek spandex outfits - overtaking the slower newcomers, who brake at every hint of danger.

How to ride your bike when it is brand new

How to ride your bike when it is brand new

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Following these dos and don'ts will not only keep your new bike in good health but also help you get superlative performance.