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  • #31
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    Wow Amazing photos. You definitely have some good skills and the camera is also awesome. Can you please post the exact model of the camera and cost. I searched for D610 and i think it cost more than 1lakh rupees
    Past & Current Bikes :

    KB 100 <-- Great performer (SOLD)
    Yamaha RX 135 (4 Speed) <-- Always a Legend no matter what (SOLD)
    Honda Unicorn <-- New Legned already born (SOLD)
    Honda CBR 250R <--Good Tourer (SOLD)
    KTM Duke 390     <-- The Hooligan (SOLD)
    Benelli 600i<-- In-Line 4 :) (SOLD)
    Triumph Daytona 675 <-- SuperSport and the king of 600s (SOLD)
    Yamaha YZF R3 <-- Sold
    Interceptor 650


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    • #32
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      Amazing pictures. Mindblowing! fantastic log as well
      AweSome is too LesS!

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      • #33
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        Just brilliant Anirban
        Dad's Bajaj Super-1983-1989
        Hero Honda Sleek-1989-1992
        Rajdoot Yamaha RD350-1990-2017
        Royal Enfield Bullet Std 1970 model-1991-1997
        Bajaj Pulsar P220EFI-2008-2011
        Bajaj Avenger220-2011--------
        Harley Davidson XG750 Street ABS 2017---
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        • #34
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          Hi Arinban,
          I had a few Questions
          did you face any difficulties while riding on a TC number?
          Did you Upgrade any Fluids on the bike?
          Did You Upgrade the Tyre's?
          As I gaze upon your beauty, I think to myself, "never have I seen an angel fly so low".

          Yamaha RX100, Yamaha RD350, Bajaj Pulsar 150, Honda Unicorn, Yamaha FZ16, Suzuki Gs150r, Honda Dazzler, Suzuki Gixxer, Benelli TNT 300, Yamaha R3

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          • #35
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            Wow! Amazing shots mate..
            It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the ride - bolts!

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            • #36
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              Wow! Awesome pics bro! Waiting for more
              Keep Riding!
              Sanat

              My Rides:
              HH Splendor (2001 - Present)
              BAJAJ KB100 (2002 - 2006)
              HH Karizma R (2011 - Present)
              KTM Duke 200 (2012 - Present)
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              • #37
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                As usual kadak pic...

                How do you find Benelli TNT300 over D200 ?
                "Riding By Passion, Wandering By Choice !!" - IceAgeOnWheels


                Wanna ride the high mountains and swim the smooth roads........ Touring is where I get nirvana and peace of mind in wandering....


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                • #38
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                  Originally posted by AnirbanB View Post




                  Astromotograph at Nako
                  Very nice pictures. I liked this pic very much.

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                  • #39
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                    Awesome pics Anirban, captured the beauty and scale of those mountains fantastically! Brought back memories of my time there from many years ago. Good bike review too.

                    Couple of small factual corrections - The Bara Shigri glacier is not the "Mouth" of the Chenab, the mouth is where the river ends, not starts! The Bara Shigri Glacier is only ONE of the "sources" of the Chandra river (which is only half the Chenab, the other half being the Bhaga river which descends from the Bara Lacha La. The Chenab is also called the "ChandraBhaga" in Himachal), ChandraTal itself is also a source of the Chandra, which is where the river gets its name from actually!

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                    • #40
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                      Great photos!!
                      Posts on xBHP Jaisalmer Longewala --- Why Nandi Hills make me smile --- Matheran solo ---- Rajmachi Lonavala
                      Blog: BudgetYatri

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                      • #41
                        Re: Benelli 300. Spiti. Solo.

                        Originally posted by AnirbanB View Post



                        The twin-hearted Italian's redline-howl pierced through the narrow gorge of Sutlej near Spillow on a short lived respite from the deep burr generated in the vicinity of idle rpm. For too long it had been praying on the ceaseless dirt and stone paths, and the same diet would continue till Rohtang La. Reaching the highest settlements of the Middle Land, the barren desert valley separating India from Tibet, is somewhat demanding for the motorcycle. Yet the tribal triangle offers an exceptional high-altitude adventure riding experience.

                        Astromotograph at Nako

                        From the busy mountain routes of Shimla, the Indo-Tibet Highway further progresses up into the uniqueness of Kinnaur, sharp massifs adorned by the lush green, inexorably leading through the canyonlands into the desert town of Kaza. It sits bang in the middle of the river valley, encompassed by naked orange and red towers of rock. From the busy mountain routes of Shimla, the Indo-Tibet Highway further progresses up into the uniqueness of Kinnaur, sharp massifs adorned by the lush green, inexorably leading through the canyonlands into the desert town of Kaza. It sits bang in the middle of the river valley, encompassed by naked orange and red towers of rock.Nako is a petite little village surrounding a lake, just after the incredible Kazigs Loops, and can be seen below the mikyway. Kibber and Komic, arguably the highest motorable human settlements of the world, lie perched further up. Essentially similar yet different in terms of position inside the landscape, both these villages sit on fertile narrow valleys and are inhabited year round, despite the harsh arctic-like weather of the winter months. The road advancing towards Lahaul maintains a "closed" status for the better part of the year, but for the summer. Kunzum La, a Himalayan pass as tall as the highest peak of the Europe, seperates the two valleys. The stretches of serpentine dust paths cut through wide open plateaus and narrow gorges alike, before going up to the high pass on the bottom of which lies the moon lake wilderness. Its a 14km trail full of thrills and watercrossings, a delight for two-tracking enthusiasts and offroad lovers, followed by a 2km hike to the pristine blue.

                        The Benelli 300, pumping out 37 horsepower through its parallel twin motor, performed the daunting task of finishing up the 1700km trianlge with effortless ease. The tracktability and refinement of the little Italian is perhaps it's crown jewel, while 27nm of torque nesting high up at 10,000rpm, is definitely the achilis heel. The kerb weight is a massive 196kgs and that combined with low oxygen levels 12,000 feet above mean sea level easily renders the bike out of breath. The pulling power till 3000-4000rpms seems almost non-existent and it struggles to climb the ascends these terrains have to offer. But then again, it wasn't built to handle such roads. Put it on tarmac, show it a few corners and twist the right, and the Italian will exhibit its prowess and present the rider with the gift of automotive aural bliss at the same time.

                        The suspension is plush enough to handle off-road or broken tarmac for hours without tiring the homo sapiens astride, yet exudes the confidence of a true sports-bike while corner-carving, craping the exhaust on tighter rights. While irregularities in the vicinity of apex might discomfort the machine a little, the feedback from front 41mm inverted forkset remains exceptional throughout, aided by the fat rubber and the fantastic chasis.

                        These traits make this motorcycle suitable for triple-digit thrashing on the highways as well. Roll-on acceleration and stability are the key-players here, turning the little Italian into a proper mile-munching machine.


                        The seat to handlebar geometry is upright and spot-on for a naked sports-tourer, but the ergonomics on the bottom part are a different story altogether, specially for those taller than the average Indian. Being one of them at 6'1, it definitely felt cramped for me and the discomfort augmented as the hours passed by each day on the saddle. But then again, it's a matter of getting used to, as is with any machine.

                        Dual-discs up front perform exceptionally well in bringing this heavy motorcycle to a halt. The seat is spacious enough for the long-hours and the headlight promotes acceptable speeds on the highways at night. However I'd strongly reccomend welding the exhaust pipe below the RHS footpeg area before attempting high altitude roads, It can't take a bash and will come off, adding nightmares to your solitude. But the aural note is perhaps the strongest suit of the baby Italian, the depth of the tone at which this machine sings is spectacular, and is good music to any motorist. From the idle rpm hum of a thousand humongous bees to the profound howl that sharpens in a linear fashion from power-band to red line, adds nicely to the character of the motorcycle. And it looks the part too; it's elegant yet aggressive in its stance, reminiscent of the original Italian naked aka the Monster, with a hint of Asian lineage, thanks to form and position of the swing-arm and rear suspension.
                        It doesn't look like a jet-ski and fortunately, there are riders out there who appreciate that about a motorcycle. But the question remains, where does one get the most fun out of this parallel-twin 300cc Italian. Sure, it'd take off-road for days, climb high passes and wade through water and slush with ease and then turn into a cornering machine or a highway ranger with effortless ease, but the best tarmac to ride this machine on, hides beneath rocks and cement. A tunnel, that is!

                        Chenab's Mouth

                        Rohtang


                        1800kms in 10 days, ex Delhi. Published in 5th Anniversary Issue, xBhp Magazine. Established in 1911, Benelli is one of the oldest Italian motorcycle manufacturers.




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                        I will post another set of photos from this ride when I can. I recently made a page on Social Media: www.facebook.com/inwilderness.in
                        Hai Anirban, Fantastic thread with finest motor pictures telling the story no need to write as thread I hope.....good travelogue..
                        the I have own younger sibling of yours TNT 25 recently...

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