The Biking Pack
Royal Enfield » It is the favourite motorbike when it comes to
Biking.
Classic (350 & 500 cc), Bullet 500ES, Bullet 65, Thunderbird
(350 cc), Bullet Electra - X (500cc) are some of the models which are
avialble in the Indian Market. These bikes are highly sought after for their
odometers (miles) and magneto based systems.
Some of the features which
you can look for in a Royal Enfield for biking are:
Engine : Four Stroke , OHV (two valves, pushrod)
Bore and Stroke : 84mm x 90mm
Engine Performance : 22bhp(16kw)@5400 rpm
Lubrication : Dry , Slump, positive plunger type
Brakes : Twin lead, drum 7 in, rear drun 6 in
Fuel Consumption : 4.0L/100KM
Dry Weight : 168kg /370 lb
Max Speed : 125km/hr
Places For Biking In India
Kinnaur, Bangalore, Sarnathm Sonmarg , Himalayas,
Shimla, Gangtok are some of the places which are best known as Biking
grounds in India. Here is a list of the popular biking places India
High Roads Of Himachal Pradesh
Kinnaur to Karakoram
Mount Abu Rajastan
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Bangalore to Sravanabelagola
Mysore
Pahalgam to Amarnath Jammu and
Kashmir
Rishikesh Himachal Pradesh
Sarnath to Varanasi
Banaras
Gangtok Sikkim
Shimla Himachal Pradesh
Soanmarg Srinagar J& K
The Himalayas
Tiruchirapalli South India
What To Take
Warm Clothings, dark glasses, heavy pair of shoes, High altitude sickness
health book and mineral water.
There are certain dangers while biking which one should remember -
Wide, slanty sewer grates - The bikes are attracted to them, take care
less you break you neck!
Bike Shops - There will many of them who will try to tip you off, stow
them away.
People who open there car doors without looking - These kind are a lot
of mess, but they exist and kill you. Try a good eye on them.
Trolley Treks - They keep on slipping and tipping on the bikes. The
back or the end side of them are the major killers, especially in the
dark. Beware of these hounds, especially in the nights.
Absent-minded pedestrians - A lot number of people leave their homes
thinking and keep on thinking till their destination. Think for them and
stand away from them.
The Smells - These can be the biggest disruptions if you are hungry or
you are a cleanliness freak. Remember, this is not your home!
