Ever wondered how to get rid of all that muck on your riding gear. Read on to find out.   Just like you wash your regular clothes, it's important to give your riding gear an occasional cleanup as well. And it's not only the occasional wash that you need to be aware about. There are steps that you need to follow after every ride to keep your riding gear clean and in pristine condition. So, here’s how you can go about it. Helmet After every ride, wide down the surface of the helmet with a damp cloth. If you do...

What was the year 2019 like in terms of new motorcycles for the Indian market?   This year has been quite special for riding enthusiasts in India for three reasons. The first is, as the country shifts to more stringent BS6 emission norms, two-wheeler manufacturers have had to modify their offerings to meet the new norms. This not only meant that we got cleaner engines, but some of the manufacturers even chose to add new features to their motorcycles. Secondly, 2019 saw the emergence of the adventure motorcycle segment in India. And third, we got to see electric motorcycles in...

Open face helmets require extra protection for the eyes and these pieces of eyewear do the job perfectly. Riding around in an open face helmet is fun. You can feel the wind in your face, they look good and it is easier than putting on a full-face helmet. However, one thing to keep in mind with open-face helmets is that you don’t have any protection for your eyes, that will be left watering if an open-face helmet is what you use all the time. Instead, pair it with the right riding eyewear, that will not only enhance the style quotient...

Is that visor all you are going to need in changing weather conditions or do riding glasses answer the question better? When talking about riding gear, people will often mention helmets, jackets, pants, boots, gloves and the lot, but riding glasses are generally skipped over. This is because not many people consider them to be part of their riding gear, as they don't actively help protect their body during a crash. However, riding glasses are a very important part of one's riding gear as they help shield the eyes from external lighting conditions, which can change quite quickly when riding...