{"id":32,"date":"2021-01-16T19:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/lifebeginsat250\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2022-11-16T20:28:50","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T14:58:50","slug":"partners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.xbhp.com\/roadtripunited2022\/partners\/","title":{"rendered":"#roadTripUnited2022 Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Anything that we do is only possible with the help of supporters and partners. We are equally thankful to the community, individual motorcyclists and groups around India along with the companies and people driving these brands who understand what we are out to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE: The Ultimate protector for our motorcycles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ULTIMATE in every sense of the word, Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE is the last word when it comes to extracting the most of your motorcycles regardless of the kind of motorcycle, the kind of terrain, or the kind of climate. We have a plethora of rides with Castrol POWER1 Ultimate, from pinning down the throttle of the world\u2019s fastest bike at NATRAX, to taking them in Indian summer heat to Rajasthan. And more recently riding around Iceland! From the TVS Ntorq scooter to the mighty Triumph Speed Triple hypernaked, the Castrol POWER1 Ultimate range has an oil suited for every kind of motorcycle.<br><br>Here is a video from #roadTripUnited2021 of our experience with #castrolPOWER1Ultimate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Ultimate Power Drink for Machines :: Castrol POWER1 Ultimate\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wLozugGN_eA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rynox : Proudly Indian, protecting us from the elements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a roadtrip is a tedious process. Even more so when you have more than 20 riders covering 10,000 km riding around a country as diverse as ours. With all that, it is not hard to imagine how complicated it could be to settle on riding gears for all the riders. But at least on that front, we could breathe easy. We always go with Rynox and there are solid reasons for that. Reasons that were reaffirmed during the 10,000 km that we covered in #roadTrip2021. The collective reason begins with the ideology. The ideology of a brand can tell a lot about its products and in the case of Rynox, it is spot on. Protection, Comfort, Reliability, and Style; that\u2019s their mantra. And this mantra encompasses all that you can ask of your riding gear. The fact that Rynox religiously follows this ideology was evident throughout the #roadTripUnited2021.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, let\u2019s talk about protection. Now, reviewing this aspect objectively is something no rider wishes to do for obvious reasons. But Rynox puts it all out there for all the riders to know. Apparel from Rynox features armour that is CE Level 2 certified for the most part be it the jackets or the pants. Then on the safety front, all the gear from Rynox feature retro-reflective panels for visibility at night. And since night riding is an inevitable part of a ride like this, it was a feature that we got to see in action.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, we have comfort. It is one of the primary factors that detract riders from adopting riding gear in India. It is not entirely unjustified either because our country throws all kinds of climates and riding conditions at the riders. But it is not unassailable either. Throughout the #roadTripUnited2021, we got to ride in really warm conditions, quite cool conditions and even in rain. But the gear never became a source of discomfort. We had strategically placed vents and mesh to deal with the heat. And winter and rain jackets to deal with the cold and rain. The fit is another factor that added to the comfort factor and with adjusters on the waist, cuffs, arms and elbows, it could be fine-tuned further.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then we have reliability. With extensive testing and a plethora of quality checks, this is one department where no rider will ever have any qualms with Rynox gear. The apparel easily withstood the daily rigors of our ride. Finally, style. This is one thing that is least and most important in a peculiar manner. All bikes are beautiful in our books but gear, not always. And since it is a subjective topic, you can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/rynoxgears.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rynox website<\/a> to check the range out yourself. Us? We found them to be pretty suave.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, in a country like ours where motorcycling is still nascent and the market is price-sensitive, it is hard to beat the feature and price balance that Rynox has struck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Axor Helmets : protecting the seat of intelligence and life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best companions of a biker, a helmet has become so much more than just head-protection nowadays. For a biker, it is a matter of pride, a statement. Few emphasize that statement as well as Axor Helmets do. We are also proud to have a line of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axorhelmets.com\/xbhp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">xBhp Axor helmets<\/a>. Below is a video showing how Axor helmets are made :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Axor Factory Tour: How xBhp Helmet is made!\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G9POwfdCRRE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Triumph<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In #roadTripUnited2021, we had our Triumph Rocket 3R blast through 10,000 kms without a problem.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While apprehensions may always be there regarding such a humongous motorcycle covering 10,000 km, ours were blown away in the very early phase of the ride as we mounted miles on the odo riding fantastic highways such as the Yamuna Expressway and the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In #roadTripUnited2022, we have two Triumph motorcycles, the Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer and the Speed Triple 1200 RS. Both of them at the top of their foodchain.<br><br>The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer is the ultimate adventure motorcycle from Triumph&#8217;s stable. With 148 BHP and 130 Nm at tap, aided with state of the art techno wizadry and a heavenly sounding T-plane engine, it is quite the predator that others need to be wary about. The 21&#8243; front wheel combined with semi active showa suspension is the icing on the cake. It is going to be hard to stay away from roads less traveled on this one!<br><br><br>The Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS is the ultimate hypernaked from Triumph&#8217;s stable. With 180 BHP on tap and a wet weight of just 198 kgs it can become a weapon whenever you want, yet remaining docile other times. It is going to be hard to behave like an English gentleman on this one!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mahindra Thar : The Biker\u2019s Car<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uniting not only riders but petrolheads in general, the roadTripUnited2021 had two of these iconic machines as a part of the cavalcade. In #roadTripUnited2022, we have THREE!<br><br>Check out our video from 2021 :<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10000 KMS with the new Mahindra Thar ! :: #roadTripUnited2021\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JxKfBs3OjN8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><br><strong>TVS NTORQ 125 : The unsung warrior<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of our TVS NTORQ 125\u2019s 10,000 km on the #roadTripUnited2021 and how it flawlessly matched the big-boys of our cavalcade! And again, we will take the Ntorq, lets see how it fares!<br><br>Here is the video from 2021 :<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10000 KMS with the TVS Ntorq 125!\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jyyewtwirTc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TVS Apache RR 310<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The TVS Apache RR 310 is a phenomenal machine that boasts of versatility like few others. It is fantastic on the racetrack and amazing on the roads as we found out during the 10,000 km of #roadTripUnited2021. And for #roadTripUnited2022, it was again our choice of premium budget motorcycle in this segment!<br><br>Here is the video from 2021 :<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10000 KMS with the TVS Apache RR310 :: #roadTripUnited2021\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CakynsOHk1c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CakynsOHk1c\"><br><\/a><strong>Castrol Magnatec SUV<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The #roadTripUnited2021 was a roadtrip of epic proportions and we cannot emphasize its magnitude any more than we have already. While xBhp is primarily about motorcycles, a roadtrip like this needed us to broaden our horizons. We needed to add something with four wheels. But it had to be something that could match the iconic stature of our motorcycles. That and being our rolling workstations are tasks of great responsibility, tasks carried out flawlessly by our two Mahindra Thars. But like any other machine, our two Thars needed support as well because, in the end, they are machines too and, in turn, fallible. But we were far from even the apprehensions of failure as our Thars were relying on the non-stop protection provided by the very capable Castrol MAGNATEC SUV.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10,000 km is no joke and even more so when it is in a country as diverse as ours. Changing climates, terrains and conditions pose a proper challenge for any vehicle that you can think of. And that is why your vehicle must have the right support and by right support we mean perhaps the most important one it needs; engine oil. Engine oil is necessary because it helps protect the engine against its biggest- friction. But mere lubrication is not enough especially when the stakes are high. And that is why we chose the Fully Synthetic Castrol MAGNATEC SUV.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Two Thars that we had doing duty were two different ones; one belonged to the xBhp garage and is powered by a 2-litre petrol engine and the other, provided to us by Mahindra, was powered by a 2-litre diesel engine. Castrol MAGNATEC SUV works for all ICE powertrains including petrol, diesel, and CNG. So the Castrol MAGNATEC SUV that we employed worked its wonders for both the Thars.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The engine oil requirements for an SUV are different from your regular cars. Even more so when the SUV is anything close to being a Thar. SUVs have a lot of tasks; short trips, long jaunts, and carrying loads. All of these come with their own challenges. In short urban trips, traffic becomes the enemy and that gives rise to one of the biggest types of engine wear- the stop-start wear. Then comes the load and in our case, a considerable amount of load. Our Mahindra Thars were fully decked up as they were the only vehicles we had for luggage, equipment, and spares. That load was further compounded by long runs at a stretch that results in high temperatures.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The performance that Castrol MAGNATEC SUV boasts of is a result of their breakthrough DUALOCK tech that ensures a dramatic reduction in all kinds of engine wear that your car\u2019s engine goes through. On top of that, being a fully synthetic engine oil, Castrol MAGNATEC has been manufactured precisely in accordance with the needs of an SUV engine. With all that this epic roadtrip entailed, there was a lot to worry about but with Castrol MAGNATEC SUV, we had one less thing to worry about\u2026 or should we say two Thars less to worry about.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SUVs are aspirational vehicles that instill a lot of pride in the owner because of their near omnipotence. But, in turn, the owners must also provide them with the care that they deserve. Our Mahindra Thars were subject to a lot of thrashing and bashing during the 10,000 km but in Castrol MAGNATEC SUV, we had the best care we could give to them and we were not disappointed as our Thars conquered everything and came back home in pristine shape. A testament to the performance of Castrol MAGNATEC SUV is the jolt of acceleration that we experience even now when we floor it\u2026 or the kick we get when we have it sideways making all sorts of shapes off the tarmac!<br><br>In #roadTripUnited2022, we are again using Castrol MAGNATEC SUV because of our positive experience and this time it will protect not two, but three Mahindra Thars!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anything that we do is only possible with the help of supporters and partners. We are equally thankful to the community, individual motorcyclists and groups around India along with the companies and people driving these brands who understand what we are out to do. 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