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Preetam Bora

@borapreetam

Motorcyclist, traveller, wordsmith, closet musician. Senior Editor @carandbike carandbike.com

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BIG BREAKING: India slashes GST on small cars and motorcycles below 350 cc! New rates effective September 22. 👉 GST on sub-4m cars & SUVs up to 1200cc (petrol) & 1500cc (diesel) drops to 18% 👉 GST on 2Ws below 350 cc drops to 18% 👉 GST on 350+cc 2Ws hiked to 40%

BIG BREAKING: India slashes GST on small cars and motorcycles below 350 cc! New rates effective September 22.

👉 GST on sub-4m cars & SUVs up to 1200cc (petrol) & 1500cc (diesel) drops to 18%

👉 GST on 2Ws below 350 cc drops to 18%

👉 GST on 350+cc 2Ws hiked to 40%
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So, the Royal Enfield or TriumphIndiaOfficial 400cc you’ve been eyeing as well as KTM India 390 Duke or 390 Adventure will become more expensive now! But smaller bikes will become more affordable. Any thoughts on this move?

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Royal Enfield has rolled out revised prices for its entire lineup, following the recent #GSTReforms. Starting Sept 22, the brand's 350cc models are set to become more affordable, while motorcycles above 350cc will also see a price revision in line with the new tax rates.

Royal Enfield has rolled out revised prices for its entire lineup, following the recent #GSTReforms.

Starting Sept 22, the brand's 350cc models are set to become more affordable, while motorcycles above 350cc will also see a price revision in line with the new tax rates.
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Maruti Suzuki Victoris prices announced. Starts at ₹ 10.49 lakh, ex-showroom. These are introductory prices applicable from September 22nd 2025

Maruti Suzuki Victoris prices announced. Starts at ₹ 10.49 lakh, ex-showroom. These are introductory prices applicable from September 22nd 2025
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#Watch: Several trees near Guwahati's Dighalipukhuri were cut down on September 24, during the night just a day after Zubeen Garg’s cremation. The late icon had strongly opposed tree felling in the area during his lifetime, making the act a painful reminder of the very cause he

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Everyone from Assam carries a Zubeen story - some as fans, others as friends. Mine is a quiet story, woven through shared spaces, songs and one unforgettable gesture. NDTV #ZubeenGarg #ZubeenDaForever #zubeen #ZubeenGargTribute ndtv.com/entertainment/…

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Rode the new Ultraviolette X-47 recently, and wrote a few words about it. Eventually, the X-47 reinforces my opinion that the future of India’s electric motorcycles is bright. Can’t wait to see what this dynamic brand and its young leadership have in store next!

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The new Honda CB 125 Hornet makes an immediate impression, with its sharp styling and typical “Honda Hornet” streetfighter stance. But is it a serious contender for the top spot in the segment? Read our review: carandbike.com/reviews/honda-…

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Day 1 of the Royal Enfield #motoverse2025 Started off with a ride with Sid Lal to the MotoVerse venue at Hilltop, Vagator, Goa! Kicked off with the Maut Ka Kuan daredevils!

Day 1 of the <a href="/royalenfield/">Royal Enfield</a> #motoverse2025 

Started off with a ride with <a href="/sidlal/">Sid Lal</a>  to the MotoVerse venue at Hilltop, Vagator, Goa!  Kicked off with the Maut Ka Kuan daredevils!
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Time, the creator of memories, builder of relationships, which can endure the challenges and tribulations life with its unexpected ride can throw at us. Time also shapes friendships, creating bonds that grow stronger with every passing year. Happy birthday papon angaraag

Time, the creator of memories, builder of relationships, which can endure the challenges and tribulations life with its unexpected ride can throw at us. Time also shapes friendships, creating bonds that grow stronger with every passing year.

Happy birthday <a href="/paponmusic/">papon angaraag</a>
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Update04: The Ash cloud from #HayliGubbi volcano that erupted y’day about to reach #Delhi & #NCR and adjoining areas of #Haryana, #Punjab and #UttarPradesh in ~10 to 30 minutes. This mostly consists of SO2 and moderate concentrations of Volcanic Ash. The plume does not possess

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Meet the Harley-Davidson X440T, the second motorcycle to come out of the Hero-Harley partnership, under the latter's nameplate. The talking point of this iteration is the revised rear section, along with a few subtle styling tweaks and four new colour options. First thoughts?

Meet the Harley-Davidson X440T, the second motorcycle to come out of the Hero-Harley partnership, under the latter's nameplate. The talking point of this iteration is the revised rear section, along with a few subtle styling tweaks and four new colour options.

 First thoughts?
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This is the new Harley-Davidson X440T, launched at ₹2.79 Lakh (Ex-showroom). Gets ride-by-wire, 2 ride modes, traction control, switchable rear ABS, new rear sub-frame, new tail section, new exhaust end can, new fuel tank design. Will be available with the std X440!

This is the new <a href="/harleydavidson/">Harley-Davidson</a> X440T, launched at ₹2.79 Lakh (Ex-showroom). Gets ride-by-wire, 2 ride modes, traction control, switchable rear ABS, new rear sub-frame, new tail section, new exhaust end can, new fuel tank design. Will be available with the std X440!
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KTM India has launched a new variant of its smallest offering, the 160 Duke. This version adds a 5-inch colour TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation support. It is priced at Rs 1,78,536 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

KTM India has launched a new variant of its smallest offering, the 160 Duke. This version adds a 5-inch colour TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation support. It is priced at Rs 1,78,536 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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One final firecracker for 2025 from Ducati - the new XDiavel V4 has been LAUNCHED IN INDIA! 1,158 cc Granturismo V4 engine 168 bhp @ 10,750 rpm 126 Nm @ 7,500 rpm Aluminium monocoque frame Dual 330 mm front discs Burning Red: ₹30.89 lakh/Black Lava: ₹31.20 lakh (ex-sh)

One final firecracker for 2025 from Ducati - the new XDiavel V4 has been LAUNCHED IN INDIA!

1,158 cc Granturismo V4 engine

168 bhp @ 10,750 rpm 

126 Nm @ 7,500 rpm

Aluminium monocoque frame

Dual 330 mm front discs

Burning Red: ₹30.89 lakh/Black Lava: ₹31.20 lakh (ex-sh)
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BREAKING ➡️ Suzuki has introduced anti-lock braking on the Access! Single-channel ABS is now available on two variants of the scooter 👇🏽 Ride Connect: ₹92,328 Ride Connect TFT: ₹98,378 That's a premium of a little over ₹4,000 compared to the non-ABS variants. Worth it?

BREAKING ➡️  Suzuki has introduced anti-lock braking on the Access!

Single-channel ABS is now available on two variants of the scooter 👇🏽

Ride Connect: ₹92,328
Ride Connect TFT: ₹98,378

That's a premium of a little over ₹4,000 compared to the non-ABS variants. Worth it?
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BREAKING: Here is your first look at Renault's upcoming Tata Nexon rival -- previewed by the Bridger SUV concept! Boxy sub-4m SUV will be launched first in India, in 2027, with multiple powertrain options. First thoughts on the design?

BREAKING: Here is your first look at Renault's upcoming Tata Nexon rival -- previewed by the Bridger SUV concept!

Boxy sub-4m SUV will be launched first in India, in 2027, with multiple powertrain options.

First thoughts on the design?