The cold morning air in Gangtok stung my face as I rolled the Kymco Grand Dink 300i off its side stand. It was red, bold, and almost absurdly glossy against the pastel hues of the hills rising behind the town. The name still made me smirk a little, Grand Dink, but I quickly learned that … Read more
The first glimpse of the Mash X-Ride 650 in the cool dawn mist of the Kangra Valley took me by surprise. Parked under a canopy of pine trees, the motorcycle looked like it had just rumbled out of a 1970s enduro catalog, white tank with red graphics, gold-anodized spoke wheels, high-mounted exhausts, and that unmistakable … Read more
If there’s one place that can put any motorcycle to the test, it’s Cherrapunji , the rain-drenched, mist-shrouded paradise nestled in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. Known for its winding roads, unpredictable weather, and jaw-dropping scenery, Cherrapunji has become my favorite proving ground. And what better machine to challenge this majestic terrain than the … Read more
The morning air in Coorg was still heavy with mist as I rolled the Honda CB125F out from under the cottage porch. Coffee plantations stretched out in every direction, and the aroma of fresh beans clung to the cool mountain breeze. I wasn’t here for high speeds or knee-dragging turns. I was here for something … Read more