I guess I belong to the generation that straddles the time when gradually India opened up; shedding socialism which had spawned a generation used to travelling slow on bumpy roads that seemed to never end.
So when college started its unimaginable for kids of today that how little choice you had for a snazzy pair of wheels.
Let me just list out the choices:
1) Honda CBZ: No matter what people say it was a super sleek and mean machine. With an oil mill that was the first in the country to be mated to a 5 speed box it truly was an amazing ride. Owned one..loved it
2) Honda Karizma: It was truly the path-breaking machine. A big oil mill with an equally revolutionary front fairing it truly was a dream bike. But in those days 80 grand was a bit too much since it only had 2 wheels (nano was on the horizon;)
3) Bajaj Pulsar: well if ever a piece of engineering says a country has arrived it was the pulsar. A 180 cc oil burner pumping close to 18 horses was a real deal especially as it came in at under 60 grand. It did finally give bikers something that dint leave them with light pockets what with a mileage of 50+.
4) Honda splendor: If Uncle Jo (Stalin the dictator) ever ordered his design bureau to build a bike it would have been the splendor. I believe it was a communist bike built by the Japanese. Frugal, solid and always running no matter what the conditions it truly was a workhorse. Had a few in the main block hostel that were under third ownership but still the engine fired like new.
5) Yamaha RX 135: If ever a bike smelt like teen spirit and rode like in a trance had to be this bike. Quick, uncouth, raw it was antithetical to whatever Yam built worldwide but loved nonetheless in India.
6) Enfield: Well only if you were big, burly and had a registration plate that read PB you’d love it. Frankly it made no sense to me why a military bike was allowed to rampage on civilian streets. Just a thought.
So people its great time for you guys to be in college for owning a pair a wheels that suits your personality at every price point is a gift from uncle MMS who opened our economy. Go RIDE.
Just as the right bike can be a game-changer for navigating college campuses, selecting the right mode of transportation for events like Burning Man is equally important. The best electric bike for Burning Man offers the ideal combination of durability and mobility, perfect for handling the rugged desert terrain while also being eco-friendly. This choice ensures that you can explore the expansive festival grounds efficiently and sustainably.
About the author: Satyam Kapoor is an alumnus of Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Batch 2003. He is a pediatrician who has completed his Post-graduation from DMC and Hospital, Ludhiana. Happy go lucky, avid reader and a mommys’ favorite Pediatrician is how he would like to describe himself.
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