Rishad Cooper

Horologist. Bikes evaluation Consultant. Ex Editor bikes Autocar India, EVO & Fast Bikes India

[Rishad Cooper @rishadcooper]

Flashback season and wheelie Wednesday so here's one from my 2004 world exclusive road test for Autocar; @honda2wheelerin very first bike on their own in India, the Unicorn

Photo all credit to ace automotive snapper Ashley Baxter

[carandbike @carandbike]

The Suzuki V-Strom SX proves that you don't need to spend a fortune to own a versatile, do-it-all bike, which makes it our Motorcycle of the Year (upto 250cc). #CNBAwards2023 @suzuki2wheelers

In association with @VredesteinIndia
Audit Partners: @divergent_india

[carandbike @carandbike]

Long known for its blistering performance, the latest iteration of the KTM RC390 is also the most well-rounded one yet, making it our Premium Motorcycle of the Year. #CNBAwards2023

In association with @VredesteinIndia
Audit Partners: @divergent_india

[carandbike @carandbike]

A good adventure bike will take you far, but a great one pushes you to go further time and again, and the Triumph Tiger 1200 is of the latter variety; it's our Adventure Motorcycle of the Year. #CNBAwards2023

In association with @VredesteinIndia
Audit Partners: @divergent_india

[carandbike @carandbike]

The Ola S1 has encouraged more scooterists to make the switch to electric with an appealing all-round package, which is why it is our Electric Scooter of the Year. #CNBAwards2023 @OlaElectric

In association with @VredesteinIndia
Audit Partners: @divergent_india

[carandbike @carandbike]

Not only is it blisteringly quick, but the Ducati Streetfighter V2 will thrill the most seasoned of riders with its wicked turn of pace and agility, making it our Sportsbike of the Year. #CNBAwards2023

In association with @VredesteinIndia
Audit Partners: @divergent_india

[carandbike @carandbike]

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 nails the classic styling brief in a package that will bring scores of new riders into the RE fold, making it our Modern Classic Motorcycle of the Year #CNBAwards2023 @royalenfield

In association with @VredesteinIndia
Audit Partners: @divergent_india

[carandbike @carandbike]

The @suzuki2wheelers V-Strom SX has bagged the carandbike Motorcycle Of The Year awards (Upto 250 cc). Details here:
#cnbAwards2023

https://t.co/5mVsk4yLa2

[carandbike @carandbike]

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has our viewers' heart -- it rides away with the Viewers' Choice Motorcycle of the Year. #CNBAwards2023 #VredesteinTyres @royalenfield

In association with @VredesteinIndia
Audit Partners: @divergent_india

[carandbike @carandbike]

The @India_KTM RC 390 has won the coveted carandbike Premium Motorcycle Of The Year (250-500 cc) award. Details here:
#CNBAwards2023

https://t.co/712qoOAxkg

[carandbike @carandbike]

It's time for the big one - the overall bike of the year goes to Suzuki V-Strom SX! #CNBAwards2023 #VredesteinTyres @suzuki2wheelers

In association with @VredesteinIndia
Audit Partners: @divergent_india

[Ketan Thakkar @ketan_auto]

Breaking - Next gen medium-size SUV architecture to be pure-EV says @jaguarlandrover. Pre-order books to open for 1st all-electric Range Rover later in 2023. 1st of 3 reimagined modern luxury electric Jaguars will be 4-door GT built in Solihull, UK @autocarpro @autocarindiamag

[Ketan Thakkar @ketan_auto]

Breaking - @JLR’s Halewood plant in Merseyside, UK, to become an all-electric manufacturing facility. JLR’s Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, UK, to be renamed Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre. @Autocarpro
@autocarindiamag

[Aspi Bhathena @aspibhathena]

Suzuki motorcycles rolled out their 7 millionth motorcycle from their Gurugram plant the V Strom SX

[Rishad Cooper @rishadcooper]

@Karkeragirish @VredesteinIndia @Sagarsheldekar @AshokGeorgy @BoraPreetam @SiddhantKarnick A pleasure and thank you dear G 🙏

[Rishad Cooper @rishadcooper]

First EVs from world two-wheeler market leader @HeroMotoCorp are the Vida V1 Plus (1.45L) and Pro (1.59L)

Charge it, shut it, forget it!

Because Hero claims 1 charge takes you 143km on the Plus and 165km on a Pro - in Indian Driving Conditions

#vida

[Sirish Chandran @SirishChandran]

VIDA will buy back the V1 at 70% of the value within 15-18 months

[Sirish Chandran @SirishChandran]

And here’s pricing.
₹1.45 lakh for the VIDA V1 Plus
₹1.59 lakh for the Pro.
10 Oct bookings open. 2nd week Dec deliveries open

[Sirish Chandran @SirishChandran]

Two variants of the Vida V1. Pro & Plus. Pro gets claimed IDC range of 165km, 0-40kmph in 3.2s & fast charging at 1.2km/min

[Rishad Cooper @rishadcooper]

"We want to make the best electric scooter in the world" says Eric Vas, President Bajaj Urbanite at the new generation Chetak media interaction, "and we don't think it matters that we don't make the fastest electric scooters"

[JoanMir36 @JoanMirOfficial]

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨