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Crucial update The XR’s engine has been heavily reworked, and is now based on the motor from the new S 1000 RR

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watch the features of BMW S 1000 XR  BMW’s focus with the second­generation S 1000 XR is a linear, yet meatier power delivery                                                   What you are looking at here is the brand­new, second generation of the fastest sport­touring machine from BMW. And yes, that is what we are calling it, despite the fact that BMW terms the S 1000 XR an ‘Adventure­Sport’ and lists it under the ‘Adventure’ category with best experience on its website.  Call it what you will, but the S 1000 XR has always been about covering big distances at silly speeds while keeping you and your pillion in complete comfort. That brief hasn’t changed for the 2020 model; but BMW has redesigned it from the ground up. I quite like the look of the sleek LED lights, but the substantial new bodywork looks more bulky than before....

Lockdown tricks to train your pet

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PET IN LOCKDOWN AT HOME  DRESS UP FUNNILY TO ENTERTAIN YOUR PETS                                                         Have you seen your pet’s behaviour change in the lockdown? Lack of outdoor activity can be overwhelming for dogs. So, engage them in activities without encroaching on their personal space.   MIND GAME, ANYONE?                                                          Paramita Das, canine trainer and behaviourist, says, “Combine the find and fetch games or play hide-and-seek involving family members. You can also teach them new commands. They probably know the sit command, but now, practise the same command i...

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL BMW F 900 R AND XR

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Watch the features of newly launched BMW F 900 R and XR in INDIA   The aggressive BMW F 900 R makes a lasting first impression because it looks like it is all set to punch you in the face                           SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE                                                     895cc, Inline­twin, Water­cooled MAX POWER (HP @ RPM)                            105hp at 8500rpm MAX TORQUE (NM @ RPM)                        92Nm at 6500rpm FRONT SUSPENSION                            ...

Have you got #Lockdownskin?

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watch video for skin care in lockdown ‘YOU MAY EXPERIENCE SKIN DARKENING’                                                                                                                                  The reasons for skin trouble surfacing at this time might surprise you. Says skin expert Dr Rashmi Shetty, “Many women may experience skin darkening during the lockdown. With working from home being the new norm, most people have shifted their desks near windows to avoid being cooped up inside a room. Inadvertently, you end up exposing your face to the sun the whole day.        ...