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Royal Enfield Himalayan put to durability test
15Jul By technwheelzNo Comments
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Royal Enfield Himalayan put to durability test

The Royal Enfield Himalayan was a milestone for the brand as it not only broke away from the traditional RE format of classic motorcycles, but also ushered in a new era of affordable adventure tourers. While the Himalayan is likeable in many ways unfortunately it was plagued by several issues. The updated, BSIV variant is said to be a lot more reliable. Recently, folks at ADV Pulse decided to put the Himalayan through its paces. Here are their observations - Engine: With the 411cc, 24 horsepower motor that redlines at 6,500 RPM, the Himalayan is incapable of tearing itself apart. There were no mechanical issues with the motor in spite of rigorous tests. Transmission: Ride it more like a 125 two-stroke, to keep the momentum up and not letting the RPMs drop too low. The ga...
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Ford Freestyle goes off-road at CBC Ford Fest in Mavelikkara, Kerala
26May By technwheelzNo Comments
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Ford Freestyle goes off-road at CBC Ford Fest in Mavelikkara, Kerala

Have you heard of a new segment CUV ? Ford has a answer for that. Christened as Compact Utility Vehicle (CUV), Ford recently launched the Freestyle in India which is essentially the rugged, cross-hatch version of the Figo. But I'm not going to get into the details of the Freestyle here. I am going to share my drive experience at the CBC Ford Fest . The event was organised in Mavelikkara, Kerala by India’s one of the youngest off-road racer Athira Murali  in association with CBC Ford Thumpoly, Alappuzha . It was an honour to be a part of this event and was one of the best platform to explore the Freestyle's off-road capability. The 2-day event, 24th - 25th May, 2018, saw participation of potential customers and enthusiasts experience the Ford Freestyle.   Th...
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Kawasaki Z900RS initial review; Facts of modernized Z1
24Feb By technwheelzNo Comments
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Kawasaki Z900RS initial review; Facts of modernized Z1

India Kawasaki Motor has silently launched the Z900RS naked motorcycle at ₹ 15.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle based on the Z900 but it’s been redesigned to the extent you wouldn’t recognise it, with styling inspired by the Z1 of the 1970s. The motorcycle is a full import from Japan through the completely built unit (CBU) route, a  reason for the high price tag. At a glance Make: Kawasaki Model: Z900RS Tech specs: Engine Type: 4-stroke, Inline-4 DOHC, 4-Valves per cylinder Engine Displacement: 948cc Bore x Stroke: 73.4 x 56.0mm Compression ratio: 10.8:1 Fueling: EFI w/ 36mm Keihin throttle bodies Cooling: Liquid Transmission: 6-speed Build The bike is gorgeous, especially in the metal Fit and finish are remarkable, even dow...
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Is Tata Tiago one of the best cars ever made by Tata Motors ?
14Jan By technwheelzNo Comments
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Is Tata Tiago one of the best cars ever made by Tata Motors ?

The Tiago is the result of Tata Motors efforts to catch up with its Japanese and Korean counterparts.  The city runabout won a lot of praises for its looks, performance without any major hiccups and so on. Apart from that the Tiago gained popularity for its sturdy feel. The Tiago bridged a wide gap in Tata Motors line-up, sitting nicely between the cheaper Nano and bigger Bolt. We come across numerous online car reviews and posted below is one of them. The reviews are based on personal opinion and varies from person to person. Below is the answer to the Question Q) Is Tata Tiago one of the best cars ever made by Tata Motors ? As a Tiago user,  After having used Maruti cars for nearly 15 years I got a Tiago around 4 months back. I purchased the Tiago XZ. Fog lamps, two ai...
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Reviewed: Letstrack Bike Series – real time motorcycle tracking device
5May By technwheelzNo Comments
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Reviewed: Letstrack Bike Series – real time motorcycle tracking device

How to get back your motorcycle if it was stolen? Having a motorcycle tracker installed is just about the best way to ensure that if your motorcycle is stolen, you have a decent chance of getting it back.  We understand the time, effort, money and memories you’ve put into a motorcycle. Tracking devices can tell you exactly where your bike is at any moment. While there are increasingly cheap options available on online shopping sites, only a premium product will offer the build quality and reliability so important in something like this. This is why we at technwheelz have come up with a review of LETSTRACK Bike Series  tracking device that can be easily and securely fitted to your bike.   LETSTRACK?? Letstrack, having its headquarters in London (UK), offers a large rang...
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Benelli TNT135. Size does not matter !!
27Dec By technwheelz1 Comment
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Benelli TNT135. Size does not matter !!

Test mule of the DSK Benelli TNT135 was recently spotted in India*. The  mini-bike was unveiled at the 2016 Auto Expo and is expected to be launched in March 2017. The TNT135 is a smaller bike loaded with big-bike features and technology. It’s the perfect machine for younger and/or newer riders looking for easy-to-ride machine. Styling: The Benelli TNT135 is an attractive looking motorcycle with sharp looking headlight unit, the aggressive, forward leaning – and, seemingly, trademark Benelli – tank extensions. analog-digital instrument cluster sitting on headlamp cowl, sculpted fuel tank and the split seats. The tail section gets twin underseat exhaust, looks compact and tidy and lends the bike a unique flair. Engine: The TNT135 is powered by a fuel injected, air-cooled, s...
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Suzuki GSX-R1000 – A perfect blend for track and road
8Nov By technwheelzNo Comments
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Suzuki GSX-R1000 – A perfect blend for track and road

Suzuki GSX-R1000 - A perfect blend of track engineering and road ready design. A feeling of raw, blood pumping power that comes with every twist of the throttle.  Handling on corners is fun with its new chassis and shorter wheelbase. A slipper clutch provides an even smoother downshift and greater stability when approaching trickier bends. (more…)
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Image Gallery: 2015 Ducati Scrambler Icon
22Sep By technwheelz1 Comment
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Image Gallery: 2015 Ducati Scrambler Icon

The Ducati Scrambler was the brand name for a series of single cylinder scrambler motorcycles made by Ducati for the American market from 1962 until 1975. Then the company came up with the new Ducati Scrambler in 2015. We at technwheelz.com review the 2015 Ducati Scrambler Icon. For detailed review on the 2015 Ducati Scrambler Icon, click here (more…)
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Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight: The Raw Ride
13Sep By technwheelzNo Comments
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Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight: The Raw Ride

The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom that carries the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster. No doubt, the Harley Forty-Eight is a mix of madness and beauty. A classic hot rod design integrated with new age technologies like fuel injection, disc brakes and fat rubbers make the 48 one of the exceptional Harleys out there. (more…)
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Triumph Bonneville T100 . Modernized Classic !!
12Sep By technwheelzNo Comments
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Triumph Bonneville T100 . Modernized Classic !!

The Bonneville is one of the most iconic names in motorcycle history and the T100 is the most popular Bonneville model available now.  The T100 is part of Triumphs “Modern classics” range that is designed to attract both young and old. The old school style mixed with plenty of contemporary technologies is what the T100 all about. This weekend we at Tech’nWheelz rode the Bonneville T100. Here are our impressions. At a glance (more…)
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Image Gallery: Kawasaki Ninja 300 reviewed
6Sep By technwheelzNo Comments
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Image Gallery: Kawasaki Ninja 300 reviewed

We reviewed the sporty, responsive, ergonomically designed, technologically advanced and one of the best motorcycles in its class - the Kawasaki Ninja 300. The Ninja 300 is an ideal motorcycle for novice riders, track-day enthusiasts, commuters and riders of all sizes. To read review of the Kawasaki Ninja 300 click here (more…)
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