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Charles Pennefather

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  • Freelance Writer and Contributor, TopSpeed
India
As seen in: TopSpeed, MSN, Flipboard, India.com, The Telegraph (India), NewsBreak, CarWale, Bikewale, Motoring World, Turbo Charged
Covers:  Motorcycles, cars
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I have worked in all forms of media, including print (both newspapers and magazines), TV, and web. Most of my experience is in writing for the web.

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Solid-State Batteries And Motorcycles: Everything We Know So Far

Solid-State Batteries And Motorcycles: Everything We Know So Far

Are solid-state batteries the lifesaver electric motorcycles need to become a household name? We think so, an…

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BikeWale Track Day 2016 | 959 Panigale, Apache RTR 200 4V, YZF-R3, Benelli TNT 600i Tested

BikeWale Track Day 2016 | 959 Panigale, Apache RTR 200 4V, YZF-R3, Benelli TNT 600i Tested

BikeWale brings to you the celebration of motoring in its finest and purest form! The idea is to bring togeth…

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God(zilla) Is In The Details - 2015 Nissan GT-R Review

God(zilla) Is In The Details - 2015 Nissan GT-R Review

We drive the GT-R at the birthplace of motorsport. Oh, yes

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Volkswagen Polo GT TSI : Review : PowerDrift

Volkswagen Polo GT TSI : Review : PowerDrift

What is madness without a little bit of sanity? Our sane lexicon on wheels - Charles Pennefather tests the Ho…

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Rockford Fosgate launches DSR1 audio processor, unveils demo car

Rockford Fosgate launches DSR1 audio processor, unveils demo car

Rockford Fosgate's DSR1 is the first audio processor of its kind, with its ability to integrate into stock sy…

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 launch ride review

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 launch ride review

There's a lot of history in that name - and Royal Enfield wants to use it to make some more.

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The Biggest Honda Motorcycle Engine In 2026

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By Sidd Dhimaan, Charles Pennefather
| TopSpeed Verified
Honda is the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world, and that distinction has been built on decades of small, dependable runabouts sold across developing markets. Those machines strip away everything non-essential while holding onto the legendary reliability that defines Team Red. Yet Honda has never been content to stay in one lane.
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The Middleweight Touring Bike With Honda Reliability And BMW-Level Road Manners

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By Sidd Dhimaan, Charles Pennefather
| TopSpeed Verified
Touring motorcycles have never been more compelling — or more competitive. Yet two names keep surfacing whenever riders start their research: Honda and BMW. They occupy very different corners of the segment, but both stand for something consistent: Honda for bulletproof reliability, BMW for chassis refinement and road manners that feel almost surgical. The challenge has always been finding a bike that captures both qualities without demanding a full-dresser budget or a full-dresser's mass.
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10 Summer Motorcycle Rides Every Enthusiast Should Experience Once

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By Charles Pennefather
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We're already hurtling towards autumn, and we are closer to putting our bikes away for the long dark months of winter. The clock is ticking if you want to enjoy your motorcycle for the rest of this year before inclement weather and low visibility take your two-wheel privilege away from you. There are motorcycles built such that you can ride them in any weather, but the vast majority shine when there is warm tarmac and bright sunshine.
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