About Charles Pennefather
Charles has been an automotive journalist for a decade and a half, with experience across cars and bikes. He has worked with brands such as Autocar India, Overdrive Magazine, Motoring World (A Delhi Press publication), PowerDrift, and India's biggest online automotive research destinations, CarWale and BikeWale. He has also worked at the client end with brands such as TVS, Ford India, MG Motor, Jeep India, and Group Landmark. Along the way he has ridden and driven a wealth of cars and motorcycles in numerous locations, which gives him the experience and perspective necessary to make him an expert on the subject.
Latest Articles
The Smallest Displacement V-Twin Engine Ever On A Production Motorcycle
We've seen many large V-twins from American, Japanese, and European companies. Now, it's time to check out the smallest ones
The Most Common Motorcycle Repairs And How To Handle Them
'If you want something done right, you got to do it yourself'. The same applies to motorcycles and here's how to do some simple things
The Longest Range Electric Motorcycle In The World
Electric motorcycles have always been at a disadvantage when it comes to range but this one makes your favorite ICE bikes seem inefficient
Every Honda Adventure Bike, Ranked By Power
Honda has some legendary adventure bikes for you to enjoy, be it the kickass Transalp or the popular Africa Twin
Solid-State Batteries And Motorcycles: Everything We Know So Far
This promises to be the greatest thing for electric motorcycles since the IC engine. We run down all the information on it.
10 Most Powerful 2024 Electric Sports Bikes Ranked By Power
With electrification ever closer, the American market is ripe with a handful of powerful electric motorcycles
10 Most Powerful Naked Sports Bikes In 2024
These motorcycles may have lost the fairing, but with the kind of power figures they sport, it seems like they've lost their minds as well!
10 Most Luxurious Cruisers For Long Distance Cruising
If you love the open road and want to stick to the tarmac, there's nothing better than a luxurious cruiser loaded with creature comforts.
5 Fastest Japanese Sports Bikes On The Market (and 5 Italian Alternatives)
What are the fastest Japanese sports bikes you can buy today? And does Italy have an answer for each of them? Here are the answers.
10 Fast Sports Bikes Worth More Than A Sports Car
Maybe you thought motorcycles were a cheap way to get your thrills, but these ten offerings will prove you wrong.
10 Awesome Sports Bikes We Wish Would Make A Comeback
Technology might make our lives better, but sometimes we hanker for a bit of nostalgia. Here's the two-wheeled sports bike list for those feeling it!
10 Smallest V-Twin Engine Motorcycles Beginners Will Enjoy
The beginner V-twin motorcycle is a dying breed, so we list ten of the best ones you can choose as a beginner motorcyclist.
The Pros And Cons Of Every Motorcycle Engine Type
There's good and bad in everything, they say — and it is true of motorcycle engines as well. Here are the most popular layouts, their pros, and cons.
These 10 Metric Cruisers Are Great Alternatives To A Harley
There may be no replacement for displacement, but there certainly are some worthy alternatives to Harley-Davidsons. Here are ten of them.
10 Fastest Motorcycles You Can Buy In 2024
If top speed bragging rights are what you're looking for, then these fast motorcycles should be at the top of your list.
10 Adventure Bikes You'll Never Regret Buying
If you want to get an adventure motorcycle that you'll never regret buying, here are ten to choose from.
10 Yamaha Motorcycles With The Best Power-To-Weight Ratio
Power isn't always the answer — sometimes it is less weight. Here are 10 Yamahas that follow this philosophy the best!
10 Most Exotic Superbikes From The 90s
The 1990s was a decade that sprouted some truly exotic motorcycles. Here are some of them.
10 Best Bikes For Hard Enduro
Although they might look similar to trail bikes, these beasts are all competition spec machines