2 Godspeed Steve Jobs..

Adieu to a great visionary who has touched many lives.. including mine

"You will always be my greatest inspiration, someone who encouraged me to believe in my dreams, to "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish"..!!

I have never been more saddened at the news of the demise of a man whom I have never met.

Godspeed Steve Jobs"

Steven Paul Jobs: Founder Apple Inc.
Feb 24, 1955 - Oct 5, 2011

16 Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 without the Rear tyre Hugger (and saree guard)

Photos of how the Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 looks sans its rear tyre hugger and it's saree guard..

After the face lift (err.. actually "rear" lift), the only eye sore on the updated Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 is the rear tyre hugger and the madatory (by Indian law) saree guard.

Removing both is not too difficult a task. Posted below are photos of how the Yamaha R15 V2.0 looks without them.

[Photo Credit: powertotherider.com]

The Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 seems to be in use for the Yamaha one make race in the ongoing 2011 National Road Racing Championships.

5 Royal Enfield Classic 500 upgraded + Classic Chrome & Desert Storm launched in India

Royal Enfield improves its Classic 500 range.. also launches new Color variants expanding the Classic 500 family in India..

When every other bike is trying to become the next "fastest Indian", the Royal Enfield Classic is like a "Strong, silent & mature character".

To me the Royal Enfield Classic tops the list of "Best Looking Motorcycles in India". And now the Royal Enfield Classic 500 in the new "Desert Storm" color (posted below) is the epitome of Indian Motorcycle Art.

I have always visualized the Royal Enfield rider as "Buddha on two wheels". Some people might say that Royal Enfield is the poor (Indian) man's Harley. But to me these two brands are poles apart.

As a brand Harley Davidson (to me) is about living the American dream and a statement of making it big in life (In India). Royal Enfield on the other hand is about being the proud & confident global Indian with strong desi roots/identity.

What's been upgraded in the new Classic 500 range?

7 Guide: How to select a good pair of Motorcycle Riding Gloves (in India)

Tips on selecting a good pair of riding gloves in India..

Why wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?

Looking cool is not the primary objective of wearing any kind of motorcycle protective gear. Motorcycle riding gloves are an important and essential part of a biker’s wardrobe as they provide Protection & Comfort to the rider.

[Photo credit: www.mac.sa.gov.au]

4 Points:

• Keep in mind the weather/climate

• ALWAYS get the correct size/fit

• Make the choice between Leather & Textile

• Know the brands available in India

Protection: Most of the times it is our hands/palms which hit the ground/tarmac first in case of a crash or fall. Regardless of the severity of the fall, human flesh & skin is not thick enough to take the impact without causing injury or road rash.

Motorcycle riding gloves provide protective layer(s) which protects our hands/palms. Modern riding gloves are designed to provide protection to the finger joints, knuckles and the palms with materials like carbon fibre inserts and sturdy construction at the impact areas.

Comfort: Riding gloves are also designed to provide the rider comfort during his ride by keeping him isolated from the harsh climate. A comfortable rider would ultimately mean that the ride will be a safer one.

9 Garware-Hyosung GT650R: Ride Review

Ride Review/Experience of the Garware-Hyosung GT650R

Foreword: "At the outset I would like to express my gratitude towards Garware Motors for arranging a ride experience of their GT650R bike for me last Saturday. I picked up a white GT650R from their showroom at Bhandarkar Road in Pune and took it to for a 100 km ride to Lavasa and back. The terrain consisted of mostly smooth roads with twisties round the ghat/hill sections."