40 bikes seized by Kolkata Police for street racing

marcussantiago · 8th July 2018, 16:35

"It's only common for motorcyclists to come together and go for a ride in the mornings during weekends. It is, in fact, a great way to get away from regular city traffic. However, the morning rides may now be a little difficult in Bengal region since West Bengal Police have begun a crackdown on motorcyclists, seizing some 40 bikes in one day. NH2 near Bardhaman, West Bengal, which is a regular hangout place for such groups, was skimmed for bikers speeding or racing. The motorcycles that have been seized include the likes of Kawasaki Ninja 650, Z250, Honda CBR250R and KTM RC390.

...Assuming that a motorcyclist is into racing just by judging his/her protective gear is quite common in India."

https://www.financialexpress.com/aut...acing/1230033/

hothatchaway · 9th July 2018, 17:10

The recent Ferrari crash on NH2 would have influenced this. Not that Kolkata has a lot of quick 'biking' destinations to begin with. The NH2/Bombay highways were pretty much the last refuge for quick rides.

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marcussantiago BHPian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Delhi Posts: 189 Thanked: 795 Times	40 bikes seized by Kolkata Police for street racing "It's only common for motorcyclists to come together and go for a ride in the mornings during weekends. It is, in fact, a great way to get away from regular city traffic. However, the morning rides may now be a little difficult in Bengal region since West Bengal Police have begun a crackdown on motorcyclists, seizing some 40 bikes in one day. NH2 near Bardhaman, West Bengal, which is a regular hangout place for such groups, was skimmed for bikers speeding or racing. The motorcycles that have been seized include the likes of Kawasaki Ninja 650, Z250, Honda CBR250R and KTM RC390. ...Assuming that a motorcyclist is into racing just by judging his/her protective gear is quite common in India." https://www.financialexpress.com/aut...acing/1230033/
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hothatchaway BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Kolkata Posts: 761 Thanked: 1,665 Times	re: 40 bikes seized by Kolkata Police for street racing The recent Ferrari crash on NH2 would have influenced this. Not that Kolkata has a lot of quick 'biking' destinations to begin with. The NH2/Bombay highways were pretty much the last refuge for quick rides.
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