Most riders only think about servicing when something already feels wrong. This is an incorrect approach. Maintenance is what makes sure that your motorbike is safe, fast, fuel-efficient, and prolongs its lifespan.
Quality gear is a must-have, as it is the one factor that can determine whether you suffer merely a fall or are landed in a hospital bed. Riders sometimes decide to forego a proper jacket since they think it is a superfluous expense, only to remember this decision when the time comes to need it.
Royal Enfield and Bajaj are familiar names in the budget bike segment in India. One built a reputation on the fame of its rides while the other rides high in its price-versus-efficiency model.
It is true that monsoons are tough on motorcycles because rain is capable of entering in places where it is not wanted, roads get slick in a short time, and parts that were not an issue in summer suddenly start giving problems.
Every biker asks this question at some point. Why is my mileage dropping? You fill the tank, ride the same route, and still the number keeps falling. It is annoying, and honestly, it is also avoidable most of the time.
For most riders, engine oil is an afterthought, only acknowledged after it begins to cause issues. The oil is constantly working to reduce friction, dispose of heat, and prevent metal-on-metal contact with every throttle twist.
