The BikeWale Podcast

We recently got to ride the new Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle and were pretty impressed with the performance and equipment it has on offer. Interestingly, it's the fastest and the most expensive motorcycle one can buy in India. It also comes with the longest claimed battery range of 307km! But, considering the nascent stage at which India's electric two-wheeler market is as of now, does the Ultraviolette F77 makes sense in our country? Listen to this one to find out. Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.

With the aim to provide amateur riders with a platform to race and hone their skills, KTM has announced the RC Cup one-make racing championship in India. The company will select a total of 80 riders from 8 different cities in India. The finals of the RC Cup will be held at the MMRT, Chennai (under FMSCI) and the top 3 winners will get huge rewards. In this episode, the president of the Probiking division at Bajaj, Sumeet Narang, joins us for a candid conversation to tell us all about the RC Cup. Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.

In this week’s episode of the BikeWale Podcast, we bring you a quick round-up of all the two-wheeler reviews that went up on our official website in December 2022. It was quite an interesting month as we not only did our usual first rides and road tests, but we also put up some long-term and touring reviews which you might like reading and referring to before making a buying decision. Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.

In one of our most special recordings, we were joined by Royal Enfield’s Mark Wells at the Rider Mania 2022 in Goa. The Chief of Design opened up about the development and design process of their newly unveiled motorcycle, the Super Meteor 650. He also shed light on what are their expectations with this product in terms of sales across different markets, apart from India. Our host Anuj also got insights on how RE’s yearly motorcycling event, Rider Mania gained such humungous popularity over the years. Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.

In this episode, we talk to TVS Eurogrips’s chief technology officer, Mr V Sivaramakrishnan at the Madras Motor Race Track with loud race bike exhaust pipes echoing in the background.  Sivaramakrishnan takes us through their rigorous testing process, their future plans and their upcoming range of tyres. With TVS Eurogrip, TVS Srichakra aims to create a mark globally and the spokesperson shares the company’s strategy to achieve its herculean goal. Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.

Bajaj Auto aims to be the world's largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer. But, how does it plan to do that? To give us a detailed answer, Eric Vas, president of Urbanite business at Bajaj, joins us on the BikeWale Podcast. He also talks about the importance of the Chetak electric scooter for the brand, the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 lockdown, and the brand's three-year plan related to EVs.  Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.

A lot of riders don’t ride in the rain because of the lack of clarity as to what to wear. While there are a lot of rain wearables available out there, it’s tricky to figure out what actually works and what doesn’t. But fret not as Anuj and Neil have brought you the list of the most effective things to wear in the monsoon while riding to avoid getting drenched. Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes.

Monsoon evokes a lot of emotions within us, one of which could be the urge to ride. Whereas, some might want to just keep their bikes covered and bring them out once the rains stop. Whichever type of rider you are, there are certain measures you must take to preserve your beloved ride. What are these measures and why are they important? Get all these answers in this quick yet informative episode. Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes

In this episode, we are trying to inspire more and more women to get on the motorcycle and start riding. This is for those women who have been holding themselves back from getting on the saddle for multiple reasons. They might be concerned about safety, people staring and judging them, pressure from family to not ride, or maybe they think riding is physically demanding. And to talk on this subject, our guest, for the first time, is our team mate Ivana Edwards, who has been living her life free-spiritedly and on her own terms. Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes

Most of us who visit Ladakh for the first time have a bittersweet experience, which was the case for Neil as well. His struggles with the first-gen BMW G310GS, long hours of off-road riding, a nasty crash giving him a sprained ankle, and his unhindered determination to still keep riding, all of it make for a story worth listening to. Enjoy the first of many of our upcoming adventure chronicles for endless inspiration to get on the bike and set out to create your own stories. Listen to this episode and give us your feedback by writing to us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Feel free to put up your requests about topics you want us to discuss or shoot all your questions about motorcycles and scooters. We would be glad to touch upon the topic of your choice in our subsequent episodes