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[ REVIEW ] WORDS ISHAN LEE PHOTOGRAPHY ROSHNI MANGHANI HERO MAESTRO EDGE 125 Is this the hot hatch of the two-wheeled world? HERO MAESTRO EDGE 125 Engine: 124.6cc, single-cylinder air-cooled Power: 9PS @ 7,000rpm Torque: 10.4Nm @ 5,500rpm Gearbox: Variomatic Weight: 111kg Price: ` 73,450 ex-showroom onwards 102 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

For 16-year olds who can’t afford a free-flow sober yet tapered and sharp in the right places. It’s air filter for their 110cc scooters, poking something I could pair easily with both, a date-night holes in the airbox may give a sensation shirt and my favourite Metallica Tee. While the new of speed, but they’re barely going quicker. projector LED headlamp adds to the sharp face, the Scooters with engines displacing 125cc more body follows a more familiar flow. The compact LED in my opinion are the hot hatches of the two- projectors are mounted directly on the handlebar wheeler world though. They are fun to ride, unit and offer a reasonably good spread on our but with a very approachable demeanour. poorly lit roads. A large and fixed headlamp on the Hero’s new Maestro Edge 125 comes from a fairly front apron just isn’t a personal preference. Over long lineage of such approachable and hardworking a period of time, given the poor road conditions, scooters. But, Hero is no stranger to performance bulkier headlamp tend to rattle rather annoyingly and a little fun either! (speaking from personal experience), this compact setup feels sturdier. With its sharp face, telescopic Buying a scooter is a lot like buying a pair of jeans. forks and 12-inch front rim, the new Maestro Edge If I’m going to socialise in it, it has to look as good 125 sure makes a good first impression. as it fits. Head on, the Maestro Edge 125 looks very November 2021 www.turbocharged.in 103

{ REVIEW } THE MAESTRO EDGE 125 FEELS LIKE A PAIR OF TIMELESS BLUE DENIMS THAT BOTH DAD AND I WOULDN’T MIND REACHING OUT FOR Another addition is the new digital instrument useful features. Like, ‘Hero Locate’ powered by console, enabled with Hero Connect, besides the i3s Google maps, which helps you locate your scooter’s start-stop feature that is now commonplace in Hero’s last recorded location quickly. I couldn’t try it to see products. The Edge 125 loses the conventional engine how it works in a pesky, large mall parking lot though. kill-switch to accommodate the i3s toggle though, Another feature worth mentioning is the ‘Topple which is a bit of a bummer. The new function took Alert’ that sends a text to your registered mobile and a little getting used to given the kill-switch muscle designated emergency contact’s phone. There’s more memory I have because of my own scooter. But in a utility, with tools that help track your usage pattern, day’s ride you should find yourself getting used to this for tow-away alerts, live tracking, tampering alerts new normal. i3s kicks in frequently when riding in and more. But while the modern-day merits of these stop and go traffic, which can be a tad bit annoying. tools are clear, when offered a ride, my dad didn’t care much! For him power, balance and handling were Pairing my smartphone to the console and using still key points. I thus feel the tech will have its own the Hero Connect app was easy. The software provides users, but just not everyone will see its merits right handy little tricks which aren’t tech gimmicks but 104 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

away. Objectively speaking, if ICE scooters are looking TOP TO BOTTOM: Blue backlit digital display to adopt tech in the age of electric ones (smartphones is easy to read but looks dated compared to on wheels), the console could have been a more modern its rivals; Twin LED projectors add a dash of one instead of the simple backlit digital one. premiumness; Fuel filler cap below the lockable flap kind of defeats the external fuel filler I spent my high-school days on a Honda Dio, the feature sportier cousin of the Activa. On the go, the Maestro Edge 125 reminded me of my older scooter, a Honda Dio, as it felt familiar and fun. The Maestro Edge 125 feels effortless through traffic and does not lose composure at speeds. But while its TVS tyres are reasonably grippy, I did want more feedback at times. The rear shock absorber is softer as compared to the front forks that are firm, making for a sly odd feel over broken roads. Brakes though are nice. They are a combination of a ByBre-sourced 190mm front disc and a rear drum. Bite and feedback from the disc is good and the safety net of the integrated braking system is not intrusive. In fact, pulling a few stoppies and powerslides was easy! I wish Hero had given the tiny rear brake lock trigger though, as it is very useful. If asked to pick my favourite bit on this scooter, it would be its engine! It’s alive and rides with enthusiasm from the word go. Outputs are 9PS and 10.4 Nm and power delivery is smooth. However, with peak torque coming in much later than I would have liked, on-the- go overtaking was a little tricky at times. And boy, am I glad the Maestro Edge 125 is fuel injected! Fueling is precise and hence throttle responses are crisp, affording excellent control in traffic. I was able to cross the 100kmph mark on the speedometer with relative ease, given the scooter’s bantam weight and sprightly peformance both, which is very impressive too. There’s a hint of vibration at high speeds but they aren’t very noticeable. Hero is offering the Maestro Edge 125 in four variants and the one we got our hands on is the top variant equipped with alloy wheels, a front disc brake, a distinctive, ‘prismatic’ paint scheme that can change shades depending on the ambient ing around and the ‘Connect’ features. This variant retails at ₹ 81,900 ex- showroom. At the price the Maestro Edge 125 feels like a complete package that will prove to be useful and enjoyable to multiple members of a family. It feels like a pair of timeless blue denims that both Dad and I wouldn’t mind reaching out for. In that aspect, the new Maestro Edge 125 is certainly good value for money. However, given the growing number of urban scooter riders now opting for electrics, these sporty little scooters could quite possibly be the last of their kind in the near future. Which is a shame, because they offer a good day out on two wheels! November 2021 www.turbocharged.in 105

[ REVIEW ] WORDS BENJAMIN GRACIAS PHOTOGRAPHY GAURAV CHANDRASHEKAR TVS JUPITER 125 Is the TVS Jupiter 125 the best 125cc family scooter yet? 106 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

TVS JUPITER 125 Engine: 124.8cc, single-cylinder air-cooled Power: 8.15PS @ 6,500rpm Torque: 10.5Nm @ 4,500rpm Gearbox: CVT Weight: 108kg Price: ` 81,300 ex-showroom A‘family scooter’ sounds like a loosely chrome accents on the apron and smoked visor atop defined term with guidelines that keep the LED headlamp which make it look premium. on changing with continuous updates. The cool looking orange paint job and machined Yet, there are specific rules set — styling alloys add to the feel. Quality levels are excellent, as that does not break conventions, a fuel- is the case with all TVS products. efficient engine, large seat that can seat two (unofficially three!) and a floorboard Eagle-eyed viewers might have noticed the fuel spacious enough to carry gas cylinders. filler cap below the handlebar. That’s because the Having tasted success with the 110cc Jupiter in the five-litre fuel tank sits under the floorboard now. space, TVS has just entered the 125cc ‘family scooter’ This placement offers many benefits. For one, it frees arena with the Jupiter 125. Built from the ground up up space under the seat. Also, now you don’t have to the scooter features learnings from the 110cc Jupiter step off the scooter to fill fuel or twist around to the and brings in new, practical features into the mix. back to access the fuel filler cap. Another highlight is Is it impressive enough to be noticed by the Family the seat that is 65mm longer than the 110cc Jupiter’s Man? We have the answers. seat. It can comfortably seat two XXL gents while the cushioning is slightly firmer than the Jupiter 110’s A brief look reveals that TVS stuck to the Jupiter’s soft seat. Underneath is a spacious, 33-litre storage familiar, conventional design. Look closely though bin that TVS claims can hold two full-face helmets. and you will notice the smooth flowing lines, bold With a bit of cajoling, you can park two ISI-specced November 2021 www.turbocharged.in 107

[ REVIEW ] helmets there. The floorboard is spacious too and TVS says will hold a gas cylinder easily. Besides the extra legroom the tall-set handlebar ensures it does not foul with your knees while taking U-turns. The instrument console is a semi-digital one with a large analogue speedometer and comprehensive digital screen that shows time, fuel levels, average and instant fuel efficiency and distance to empty. Surprisingly, the Jupiter 125 does not feature Bluetooth connectivity despite the 110cc Jupiter being one of the first scooters to get it. Another new feature is auto start-stop that offers a slightly different mode of operation than simply accelerating to start the scooter. Once the engine switches off in traffic you need to press the brake, roll the throttle and back off for the engine to start. It’s a longer procedure and takes some getting used to but is definitely safer. The all-new, 124.8cc fuel-injected motor has been developed for low resistance. It is a refined TOP LEFT: Apron-mounted fuel filler cap can be opened via the key ignition slot. LEFT: Instrument console features an informative digital inset. BELOW: 765mm seat is claimed to be the lowest in the segment 108 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

unit but light vibration can be felt on the floorboard offers good feedback too, with the scooter feeling when accelerating from 20kmph and then beyond communicative. Even more impressive are the 60kmph. Outputs are 8.15PS and 10.5Nm, 0.3PS and brakes as the 220mm front disc and 130mm rear 1.7Nm more than the 110, while weighing a kilo drum brake offer strong bite and good feel. less at 108kg. It is a torquey mill with ample low to midrange performance. Low speed and part-throttle The Jupiter 125 enters a segment that is not just responses are impressive and the Jupiter 125 should vast but competitive as well, but we feel the Jupiter allow for quick getaways in city. Out on TVS Motor’s 125 has a lot going for it. It has a torquey and refined test track the Jupiter 125 got upto 70kmph with ease, motor, lots of space and storage, a plush ride and post which progress slowed down. It did manage a strong brakes. What takes the cake however, are the speedo-indicated 90kmph though. TVS also claims small, well thought of details that make the scooter the Jupiter 125 is one of the most fuel efficient feel special. scooters in its segment, a claim we hope to verify. With prices starting from ` 73,400 ex-showroom Except for 12-inch wheels at both ends and it costs around ` 5,000 more than the Jupiter 110 telescopic forks, the frame is all-new here. The variant and for the extra premium you do get a lot Jupiter 125 is also equipped with preload adjustable, of kit as well as a more premium experience. What’s gas charged shock absorbers. The suspension tune is more, pricing is on par with the competition as well. slightly firmer than the Jupiter 110 but it retains the When it comes to a premium family scooter, the TVS plush ride and does not wallow at speeds. Jupiter 125 ticks all the right boxes and even adds new ones. Is it the best 125cc family scooter? We High speed stability is good and the front end think it is pretty close. November 2021 www.turbocharged.in 109

[ FEATURE ] WORDS ABHAY VERMA PHOTOGRAPHY GAURAV CHANDRASHEKAR OLD SCHOOL, SUPER COOL Royal Enfield is back to racing and it’s amazing how much potential the already well-acclaimed Continental GT 650 holds!

oyal Enfield and motorcycle racing aren’t really said in the same breath, not by my generation at least. But the manufacturer was a big name in racing, in the 1960s and 70s. Better known for its touring initiatives and classic motorcycles over R the past couple of decades, Royal Enfield is getting back to racing though! And when the invite to ride the race-prepped Continental GT-R650 dropped into my inbox, I just had to pull rank and go myself! The Continental GT Cup is being held in conjunction with the JK Tyre National Racing Championship and the first round was held at the Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore where we were to ride the bike and also witness the first round of races. Before the riding experience, a bit of the back story though. The idea of a racing series with the Continental GT 650 popped into Aspi Bhathena’s head back in 2018 at the first ride of the Royal Enfield twins in California in 2018. A legendary racer himself and a personality we have featured in our ‘Heroes of TURBOCHARGED’ series, Aspi has been tinkering with motorcycles for decades and spoke to Royal Enfield top boss Siddhartha Lal there and then. Lal TOP: The bubble fairing and lowered clip-ons work make the bike look very appealing as a race bike. ABOVE: The rear three quarter is the best angle to look at the GT-R650 given the racy exhausts November 2021 www.turbocharged.in 111

[ FEATURE ] THE SEATING POSITION IS ULTRA-COMMITTED BUT GET PAST THE DISCOMFORT AND IT’S EASY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THE GT-R650 sounded interested but wasn’t entirely convinced only ‘modern’ bits is the front brake lever protector, until Aspi had former MotoGP champion Freddie besides which the bike looks properly retro. Spencer second his thoughts! Work on the racing series began in 2019, but the COVID-19 pandemic put The race bike is a whopping 24kg lighter than the paid to Royal Enfield’s plans of going racing again. stock GT 650. And guess what, majority of that weight loss has been made possible by chucking away the The retro looking bubble fairing is a nod to the stock exhausts. Aspi tells me the stock bike’s twin race bikes of yore and adds to the visual charm. The exhausts weigh 11kg apiece while the race exhausts, design is very functional, but it’s the simplicity of the a set of bespoke stainless units, weigh a mere 5.6kg design that makes the GT-R650 look stunning. The collectively! The engine is bone stock but I’m told will clip-on handlebars sit below the top triple clamp to be worked on soon. The custom exhausts contribute make for a racier seating position and allow riders to a 12 percent hike over the stock bike’s 47PS output, to tuck in behind the fairing better. Footpegs are which is very impressive. And boy, do the exhausts higher and more rear set, to enable better lean angles sound glorious! They’re loud, yes, but then, this is a before the pegs grind against tarmac. One of the race bike after all. The engine also revs freely thanks 112 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

to the exhausts. Given the tight corners at Kari, the race bikes were also running a 14 teeth front sprocket as compared to the stock bike’s 15 teeth one. The motor redlines very quickly thanks to the exhausts and shorter gearing, so the first few minutes were spent getting distracted by hitting the rev limiter sooner than expected. The seating position is ultra- committed but get past the discomfort and it’s easy to fall in love with the GT-R650. Come to think of it, the KTM 390 Duke and TVS Apache RR 310 are among the highest displacement race bikes in the national racing championship currently. And here you have a race bike with a 650cc, twin-cylinder heart! The quicker revving motor and shorter gearing helped the GT-R650 feel very quick around the tight corners and chicanes. The suspension hardware is stock but front forks use higher viscosity oil and the rear shock absorbers use linear rate springs to aid handling. Interestingly the race bike runs 18-inch rims, just like the stock bike and not 17-inch ones, but given the overall updates, it is quicker to turn-in and tip into corners in a flash. Throwing it from one side to another around chicanes it also felt very agile, also courtesy the stickier race rubber besides the firmer suspension and lighter weight. The torque spread is very even, making it easy to go around corners TOP: I got to catch up with the legendary Royal Enfield racer, 'Bullet Bose' aka G Subash Chandra Bose too! ABOVE: The cockpit is quite compact, notice the preload adjustors on the fork tops

TOP: Watching the first ever Continental GT Cup race was an experience, given the dogfights between the forerunners. ABOVE LEFT: The race bikes lined up in the dedicated pit garage were a sight indeed. ABOVE RIGHT: Anish Shetty (winner), Allwin Xavier (second) and Jayanth Prajapati (third) all smiles on the podium after the race in a higher gear and still get a good drive at exits, as fast as you can and also clock serious lap times, while helping me avoid hitting the limiter. but I feel there’s a lot more to the Continental GT Cup. The brakes left me wanting for more bite and feel though, especially down the main straight. But It’s an opportunity for owners of the café racer to besides this one concern, admittedly, the Continental experience what their motorcycle is capable of and GT-R650 felt massively impressive. This, when the get introduced to the concept of riding fast, in the modifications and updates are literally just ‘stage 1’. derestricted environs of a racetrack. Like I said at the I’ve always liked the GT 650 as it is a quick, easy and start, most in my generation won’t associate Royal fun to ride café racer. And in race trim I was able Enfield with track racing, but the Continental GT to see the amount of potential it holds. I’ve ridden Cup is certainly an opportunity for the bike maker the stock GT 650 at Kari too and it was confident, to carve a new niche for itself, while also proving but in comparison the GT-R650 is significantly more the reliability of a product that’s made in India and rewarding to push. It’s unfair to compare the GT- sold across the world. I for one, am waiting for R650 to modern race machines though, as this is a Royal Enfield to host a standalone media race with different class of racing. Sure, you’re still trying to go the GT-R650! 114 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

TAIL ENDERS A TALE IN THE END Roshni welcomes the Aprilia SXR 160 as her new long termer while the Nissan Magnite and Royal Enfield Himalayan are put on vacation duties. We also get familiar with Royal Enfield's 'Make It Yours' and Rynox's 'Choose your layers' concept for buying riding gear

[ GARAGE ] NISSAN MAGNITE The Magnite recieves some Dussehra has been one of my peppy 1.0-litre turbocharged motor. Then well-deserved TLC during favourite festivals since childhood. there’s the impressive fuel efficiency the Dussehra And one reason behind the same is SUV returns even in the city, when driven the fact that besides the festivities with a light foot. One of my favourite bits WORDS it is also an opportunity to give in the Magnite though is the fact that it ABHAY VERMA some extra TLC to the cars and two- is equipped with wireless smartphone wheelers at home. And over the connectivity and wireless charging. Screen GARAGE UPDATE past few years, any test vehicles at home resolution for the infotainment display Total: 9,521km on the occasion have also been given the could have been crisper and the interface Previous: 8,895km family treatment. This Dussehra it was the smarter. Same goes for the fully digital This month: 626km turn of the Nissan Magnite. The Magnite instrument cluster, as it is very informative Fuel: 47 litres has been with us at TURBOCHARGED for but I wish the interface was better. Mileage: 13.3kmpl nearly six months now and is no less than Pros: Compact footprint, powertrain a team member for us in office. I have been I’ve driven the SUV to Mumbai a couple Cons: Nothing much really able to spend time driving it on and off as of times as well and again, it has impressed well and it always impresses me with its with its likeable highway manners. The sporty dynamics, courtesy the suspension Magnite hasn’t really given us a chance setup and the responsive steering. The to complain over the months in fact and Magnite has also been one of the hot we’ve had a hasslefree experience with it favourites in office, particularly thanks to so far. Lastly, blue is one of my daughter’s its compact dimensions, coupled with the favourite colours as well and hence one of the reasons she likes the Magnite too! 116 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

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[ GARAGE ] ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN The perfect motorcycle for During the monsoons, the silver beach, while the 120/170 section Ducati the hostile conditions that Himalayan was my go-to struggled. our country has on offer! companion for the trails around Pune. It has not been an easy Of course, it does have a fair share of WORDS journey for the ADV has seen it all problems starting with the extremely ABHISHEK WAIRAGADE be it water wading, river crossing, unreliable fuel gauge that has a mind of its boulder jumping and so on. The own. The steering yoke too had tightened GARAGE UPDATE Himalayan has survived it all and scored after the hard-hitting trail rides which Total: 4,010km full marks when it comes to adventure meant it was greased quite frequently. Previous: 2,740km touring. In fact, I have also taken it out on a If I were to change something on the This month: 1270km Konkan trip recently. Himalayan, it would have to be the seat. Fuel: 31.62 litres The rider’ triangle is perfect although the Mileage: 30kmpl We completely loaded the storage seat cushion is a bit hard and takes a toll on Pros: Luggable motor, robust build compartments with luggage for four adults, your backside especially on 200km+ rides. Cons: Dimwit fuel gauge added the desi jugaad of a pillow-based backrest and also ferried my girlfriend My most memorable moment with on the pillion seat. The Himalayan still the Himalayan is from its BS3 days when managed to comfortably cruise at 100kmph its frame broke after a jump. Well, that is on the highway and also eke out maximum definitely a thing of the past and I can vouch fuel efficiency at the same despite (how for the Himalayan’s quality especially in the does 32kmpl sound?). Its skinny rubber also BS6 trim. This is the memory I intend to meant that it didn’t get beached on the well, carry with me for the rest of my life. Here’s to many more miles with the Himalayan. 118 www.turbocharged.in November 2021



[ GARAGE ] APRILIA SXR 160 Getting acquainted On a Monday morning, the key for into every pothole on the road. On that with the XL dimensions the Aprilia SXR 160 was dropped on note, I feel a little more suppleness in the of the SXR 160 my desk. The impromptu handover suspension is definitely welcome. brought with it questions. Will I be Did I mention the colour scheme? The WORDS able to manage its XL dimensions? vibrant blue paintjob looks so cool on this ROSHNI MANGHANI The answer is a resounding yes. I maxi scooter. It is a complete eye catcher have been riding the SXR 160 for a and gels well with the sharp and edgy lines, GARAGE UPDATE while and find it quite manageable to ride interesting geometric contours, sporty Total: 3,972km in traffic and even to park. It does take more bumpers and large wheels. There is a Previous: 2,407km space than my Activa to park though. I also special charm in Italian designs no? This month: 1,565km like the fact that the SXR 160 does grab a lot Since the time the SXR 160 has become my Fuel: 34 litres of eyeballs at traffic lights. I think fellow long-termer, I have begun to accompany Mileage: 46kmpl motorists must be wondering how this tiny the boys on their Sunday rides. Out on Pros: Easy to ride, head-turning looks human is able to ride such a hefty scooter. the highway, the ride experience is a big Cons: Tiny front apron The SXR 160 feels quick to ride especially upgrade over my Activa and I can even keep for someone who has moved from riding a up with the boys! I am even getting used 110cc Activa to a 160cc scooter! to riding the SXR 160 at higher highways Another interesting feature I like is the speeds, thanks to its rock-solid stability. I dual-beam headlamp. It’s quite bright in guess the next few months are going to be pitch dark conditions and a boon for a rider quite an adventure for me, exploring this like me, who conveniently ends up riding Italian beauty. 120 www.turbocharged.in November 2021



[ PRODUCT WATCH ] APPLE MACBOOK PRO Macbook M1 Pro ` 1.95 lakh onwards Macbook M1 Max ` 3.30 lakh onwards apple.com/in Apple’s new 14-inch and 16-inch Macbooks feature a more rounded design and a crisp- looking Liquid Retina XDR display that offers a million-to-one contrast ratio. The laptops feature the next-generation Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max chips that claim to offer upto 13 times faster graphics performance, 3.7 times quicker CPU performance and 11 times faster machine learning than before. It even offers upto 21 hours of battery life. How powerful is it? Apple claims that the new Pro laptop can edit up to seven streams of 8K ProRes video in Final Cut Pro or grade colour in HDR on 8K 4x4 ProRes video without external help. It even runs cooler than before thanks to a new thermal system that moves 50 percent more air. GOOGLE * Prices excluding duties and taxes PIXEL 6 ` 67,000 onwards* store.google.com/us Google’s latest smartphone looks different from the sea of black android phones with a two-tone bodywork separated by a thick, black camera band. Its custom-built Google Tensor processor offers upto 80 percent more performance than the Pixel 5 and features Google-powered machine learning for better computation, image processing and a more secure smartphone experience. The Pixel 6’s camera hardware consisting of a 50-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide and 48-megapixel telephoto lens with a larger main sensor claims to be the most advanced Pixel camera ever. 122 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

ROYAL ENFIELD 120 YEARS LIMITED-EDITION HELMETS The Original Royal Enfield ` 6,950 Racing V-twins ` 8,450 store.royalenfield.com As you read this, both the Original Royal Enfield and Racing V-twins will be sold out. Fret not though. There are 10 more such cool looking limited-edition helmet variants set to go on sale throughout the year. Royal Enfield celebrates its 120 years of existence – by introducing one helmet for each decade. Limited to 120 units each, the helmets are hand-crafted and hand- painted. Each helmet tells a tale starting with the blue Original Royal Enfield helmet that pays homage to its first motorcycle displayed at London’s Stanley Cycle Show in November 1901. The white Racing V-twins helmet celebrates Royal Enfield’s early successful years of racing at the Brooklands circuit and the Isle of Man TT. ROYAL ENFIELD - TCX RIDING BOOTS Stelvio WP ` 21,000 Stelvio Mid Rise ` 18,000 Cabo WP ` 8,500 store.royalenfield.com Royal Enfield has been big on collaborations when it comes to its high-end riding gear. This time, the bikemaker has partnered up with TCX for a range of street and touring-oriented riding boots. The range even includes boots for women riders. Its top-spec Stelvio range features leather construction and Comfort Fit System for easy wearability. The Cabo WP street boots feature a T-Dry waterproof membrane and OrthoLite sole for better cushioning and all-day comfort. November 2021 www.turbocharged.in 123

[ PRODUCT REVIEW ] RYNOX ‘CHOOSE YOUR LAYERS’ GEAR AND STORM EVO 2 GLOVES WORDS ISHAN LEE The problem with buying an all-season jacket and pants is you end up with layers you cant use most of the time given our tropical climate. Rynox offers its riding jackets and pants with standalone rain and thermal gear that you can buy separately. Their new ‘choose your layers’ strategy is genuinely practical. It is as fun as assembling your own PC. The jacket is a bit heavy for long off-road rides, but out on the open road, you’ll enjoy the large air vents. Its highlight though, besides the host of clever pockets is the waterproof chest pocket that can store the largest smartphone out there. I particularly liked the full mesh construction and the fit on the pants. They don’t feel big and bulky. Also if you have large riding boots on, these have a zipper at the ankles that run up to the thigh which also make it easier to wear/get out of. The gloves aren’t waterproof and have enough leather and Knox to cushion those palm-to-tarmac moments. The narrow glove opening takes some getting used to though The best part is that you’ll be safer in these. The density of the Knox Microlock armours on their gear is pretty thick. Wearing a Rynox you may not forget that you have armour on, but you’ll be ok in moderately paced falls. Stealth Evo 3 jacket ` 12,750 Airtex pants ` 6,550 (both including rain and thermal liners) Storm Evo 2 gloves ` 5,000 rynoxgears.com 124 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

FORMA ROYAL ENFIELD ICE PRO FLOW BOOTS ‘MAKE IT YOURS’ JACKET WORDS ABHAY VERMA WORDS ABHAY VERMA Having ridden motorcycles for more than a decade and a half, I Royal Enfield offering riders the option have had my share of Alpinestars and TCX riding boots. With the of customising riding gear at the time of time coming to replace my TCX boot, I came across the Forma Ice purchase may not sound groundbreaking Pro Flow boots. At the price, they seemed to offer good value over but lets you spec up your jacket right up other brand track boots that have become exorbitantly expensive to the armour inside. The ‘Make It Yours’ over the years. I ended up picking up the Canepa replica which goes section of its website now lets you customise well with my riding suit. riding jackets too. I chose the Streetwind in grey colour for its mesh construction that Fit and finish is quite impressive and while it is premature to talk high ventilation and suits our weather quite about ruggedness, the boots feel like they will last years of riding. well. You can then choose armour between The fit feels light and snug, the way you want a proper race boot to D3O and Knox. I opted for level two D3O feel. It is also comfortable enough for a whole day of riding. Getting armour for its softer feel and flexibility, in and out of the boots is easy as well, thanks to a primary velcro a better choice for everyday riding. Next, and ratchet system and a secondary zipper system. I am not sure if I added a standalone rain jacket, which the front rubber strap will survive use over an extended period of should allow me to use the mesh jacket even time though. in the monsoons. Quite cool, coming from a motorcycle manufacturer! Another highlight is the flexibility that allows for free movement around the motorcycle. As for protection, the boots feature large Streetwind jacket ` 4,300 and thick TPU panels that do make it look bulkier than other brand D3O armour level two ` 1,443 (shoulder boots and an exoskeleton at the back. Overall as a VFM boot, the and elbows) ` 1,607 (back protector) Forma Ice Pro is quite impressive. Rain jacket ` 1,121 store.royalenfield.com Canepa (Endurance) replica ` 26,000 performanceracing.in

[ WAIT A MINUTE ] TITAN SECTORAL AUTOMATIC www.titan.co.in If you’re new to the world of watches, an automatic is something one aspires for. Every moving piece has a well-defined role and together they offer the drama of a marching brigade heading to war. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself staring at an automatic strapped around your wrist long after you have read the time. But excellence comes at a cost and hence most automatics are aspirational in nature. For this issue, I wanted to feature one of the most accessible automatics available in India today. Titan offers the Sectoral in a 43.5 mm stainless steel case with an in-house movement. Although this watch offers a humble beginning into the world of automatic watches, I would say, at least it is a start. ₹ 15,495 LONGINES EVIDENZA www.longines.com Drawing inspiration from one of their creations dating back to 1911, the Longines Evidenza makes for a special watch. Its simplicity is what adds to its elegance. With a 14mm lug distance, and 8.60mm thickness, it feels as gentle around the wrist as a finely cut bracelet. It can be easy to forget that you are wearing it and that is where this Longines is as practical as it is luxurious. The sapphire crystal is treated with multiple layers of anti-reflective coating, making the painted Roman numerals legible under varied conditions. On paper, it packs the necessary hardware to go through the motions of our everyday lives. With a self-winding mechanical movement beating at 28’800 vph, the L592 calibre gives this watch 45 hours of run time. ₹ 1.53 lakh HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION - AEROFUSION BLACK MAGIC www.hublot.com As far as design ideologies are concerned, “art of fusion” is Hublot’s North Star. It refers to an unorthodox mentality of combining materials and concepts that create exquisite luxury watches. The 45mm case with its signature porthole design is a polished and satin-finished black ceramic body using a zirconium base, a material that Hublot says is almost entirely scratch-proof. The bezel offers this distinct depth that ushers your attention to the sapphire crystal which showcases HUB1155 self-winding Skeleton Chronograph Movement. The Black Magic is something that will go well with the Ducati Streetfighter V4, and yes Mr Wayne, it comes in black! ₹ 11.17 lakh 126 www.turbocharged.in ANuogvuesmtb2e0r221021

HUBLOT AEROFUSION MOONPHASE T I TA N I U M www.hublot.com Very few experiences in life are as beautiful as looking up at the moon at night. Imagine capturing that timeless feeling on your wrist. That’s the concept of a moonphase watch. Hublot is no stranger to technical watch building and the Moonphase is pure eye candy. A Sapphire crystal is girded in a 45mm satin-finished and titanium bezel that when polished features a slightly bluish metallic sheen. Inside it is your theatre of celestial movement with a moonphase dial over a partially skeletonised watch look. The moonphase dial itself looks cool with a pair of engraved metal moon discs. Driven by its HUB1131 self-winding Moonphase movement, you should get upto 42 hours of power reserve. ₹ 12.09 lakh OMEGA SEAMASTER 007 EDITION seikowatches.co.in This 42mm Seamaster, is identical to James Bond’s field watch in No Time To Die. Powered by Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8806, it is anti-magnetic up to 15,000 gauss and offers the industry’s highest standards of precision. The titanium mesh bracelet offers a premium fit and tapers rather nicely. However, the deploying clasp does feel a little chunky and this is where the optional NATO strap may offer a sleeker feel around the wrist. Another neat little touch on this Bond edition Seamaster is the broad arrow symbol on the dial and case back. As seen on old British military watches, this symbol gives you that authentic standard issue field gear feels, something an MI6 agent would certainly have. ₹ 7.65 lakh Background Image by mibro from Pixabay SEIKO PROSPEX KING TURTLE seikowatches.co.in The Prospex series announced the arrival of Seiko’s first diver’s watch in 1965. Over five decades later, the Propex line is still revered by adventure seekers for its ruggedness and dependability. As homage to the original Turtle, the new ‘King’ certainly offers a large yet assuring fit on the wrist. With a 45mm bezel and height of 13mm the watch is very similar to the original Turtle. The bezel has been redesigned with accentuated grooves and rotating the bezel offers a heavy but reassuring click underscoring its diving heritage. The luminescence offers good legibility as expected from a certified dive watch, it ensures water resistance of 200m. ₹ 47,000 WATCHES COURTESY: CT PUNDOLE www.ctpundole.com NovAeumgbusetr 2021 www.turbocharged.in 127

[ FUTURE MOBILITY ] WORDS SHASHANK SINGH AXIAL FLUX MOTOR They say it’s hard to improve upon perfection. This technological innovation begs to differ An electric motor (EM) is one of the world’s itself. This RMF interacts with RMF on the stator and most efficient engines. With just one this forms a magnetic coupling. Thus rotor starts to moving part, it has the least friction and rotate. In this design, as you can imagine, magnetic complexity of any other engine. Its design lines of flux (the invisible flow lines of magnetism) has largely remained unchanged over are generated along the radius of stator and rotor, the century with the only thing holding since all are cylindrical in shape. it back being battery technology. Cool An axial flux motor works on the same principle, inventions like an inverter were used to the only difference being that here stator and rotor improve its part-load performance. Now though, a are disc-shaped and thus magnetic lines of flux flow new EM design is gaining popularity and its results along its axis. The disc-shaped stator is sandwiched are claimed to have bettered the best out there. between two-disc shaped permanent magnet It is called the axial flux motor. To understand rotors. This makes the motor quite compact while it better allow me to begin from the start. An EM giving greater output at the rotor, which are two in has three components — a metal casing, stationary numbers now. By the virtue of design, the magnetic electrical windings (cylindrical shaped and also interaction between stator and rotors is much more known as stator) and a solid rotating shaft (rotor). efficient, making this motor three to five times The rotor outer diameter is slightly less than that of more energy denser than conventional motors. This the inner diameter of the stator, and thus the rotor means lesser weight and more range for the same freely hangs in the middle while being supported at power. These motors are ideal for use in electric ends from bearings when assembled. So in essence, two-wheelers, electric aircraft and the likes, where there is no physical contact between stator and space is a major constraint but power demand is rotor. When electricity is passed through the stator, higher. The recent airborne Rolls-Royce’s all-electric a rotating magnetic field (RMF) is generated which Spirit of Innovation aircraft has three such axial flux revolves around the rotor, thus inducing another motors arranged in tandem to power its propeller. RMF on it. This inversely induces electric current to It’s just a matter of time when such examples will flow in the rotor which again generates an RMF of power our EVs for good. 128 www.turbocharged.in November 2021

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