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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Time of India
'Neither had helmets on': How a midnight joyride on Rs 9-lakh Ducati Scrambler turned fatal for two young professionals in Noida
In Greater Noida West, a fatal accident occurred when a speeding Ducati Scrambler, carrying two young professionals, crashed into a construction pit near Char Murti roundabout. Ankur Singh and Kashish, neither wearing helmets, died after the bike rammed through a guardrail. NOIDA: A midnight joyride on a high-end Ducati Scrambler turned fatal for two young professionals in Greater Noida West on Tuesday when the speeding bike rammed through an iron guardrail and plunged into a 7-foot-deep pit dug up for an underpass project near the busy Char Murti roundabout. Neither was wearing a helmet. The victims, Ankur Singh (28) and his friend Kashish (25), had stepped out for a late-night spin. Singh picked her up from her flat in 14th Avenue society around 2.30am, just minutes before the crash. They were likely headed to his residence in Panchsheel Green 2, also in Noida Extension. Police said Singh, who was riding the Ducati, may have lost control at high speed. 'The bike smashed through the guardrail and fell into the pit. It appears both victims landed on construction machinery or debris inside, sustaining grievous injuries,' a senior Bisrakh police officer said. Sandbags placed behind the guardrail failed to absorb the impact. Both Ankur and Kashish were rushed to the District Hospital in Sector 39 but were declared dead on arrival. 'They were brought in with severe trauma. Neither had a helmet on,' said hospital CMS Dr Renu Aggarwal. The Ducati, a premium model worth around Rs 9 lakh, remained largely intact after the fall, police said. With no eyewitnesses at that hour, investigators are now scanning CCTV footage from nearby areas and examining the crash site to reconstruct events. Kashish's family was on its way from Allahabad by Tuesday evening, while Singh's relatives hadn't yet been contacted, police said. The spot where the accident occurred, Char Murti roundabout, also known as Gaur Chowk, is at the heart of a major infrastructure revamp in Greater Noida West. A 700-metre-long underpass is being built to ease congestion on the Taj Highway, connecting Gaur City to the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. Greater Noida Authority officials said diversion signage and metal barricades were already in place. 'It seems the vehicle was at high speed. We've directed immediate upgrades to the site — reflective tapes, better-lit zones and reinforced barriers. A coordination meeting with traffic police is also being scheduled to post night-time personnel,' said Prerna Singh, additional CEO of GNIDA. Experts say poor visibility, unbarricaded construction stretches and high-speed biking — often without protective gear — have led to a spike in road fatalities. UP alone saw 13,000 crashes and nearly 7,700 deaths between January and May this year. Noida accounted for 1,165 accidents and 462 deaths in 2023.
NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
Video: Rider, Woman Die After Speeding Ducati Plunges Into Pit In Greater Noida
New Delhi: A 28-year-old man and his friend, 25, were killed when he lost control of a Ducati bike and it careened into a wall of barricades before plunging into a pit in Greater Noida. Officials said the accident occurred near the Char Murti roundabout in Greater Noida West around 2 am on Tuesday. Ankur Singh had picked up his friend Kashish from her housing complex and they had gone for a ride on the bike. The Ducati Scrambler, they said, was being driven at high speeds and Ankur lost control near the Char Murti roundabout, where an underpass is being constructed. Barricades had been put up around the underpass. CCTV footage from the accident shows the bike first ramming two barricades put up to divide two sides of the road, and the Ducati falls to its side. The bike and its occupants slide towards the wall of barricades at a high speed and then fall into the pit, which is seven to eight feet deep. Ankur, a resident of Panchsheel Greens-2 and Kashish, who lived in the 14th Avenue apartment complex, both died. The bodies have been sent for a post-mortem.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
You Don't Actually Need A Liter Bike To Run Quickly At The Track
There's something extra visceral and exciting about running at a race track on two wheels, but once you get hooked on reducing your lap times you're likely to burn dollars in equal measure to gasoline. There's some good news, though, because you don't necessarily need to rush out and go buy a new $34,000 Ducati Panigale V4. If you went to the Kawasaki store and bought yourself a nice lightweight Ninja 400 for just $5,200 instead, you can still get out and rip it with the big boys. With a few quick modifications the Ninja gains around 10% more horsepower at the rear wheel for about 53 ponies, and while that's still quite a bit shy of the Ducati's 209, there's something all the more fun about riding a slow bike fast, even at the track. Besides, a Panigale isn't even as fast as a cheap old GSX-R anyway. Especially if you're new to track riding, you will probably want to start with a cheaper sport bike anyway. Being bigger, heavier, and more powerful means a big engine bike will go through tires and fuel at a much quicker rate, and it's way more expensive to buy parts for your big bike if you put it on its side. A slower and smaller bike will also help you to develop your riding skills much better, instead of hiding your mistakes or glossing over your bad riding practices with more straight line speed and power. If you can be fast on a Ninja 400, you'll be even faster when you do graduate to a liter bike. Read more: Save Your Engine: 5 Tips For Preventing And Cleaning Carbon Buildup Jeremiah of Big Time went through all of this in the above recent video, endeavoring to make his Ninja just a little more powerful with some help from Graves Motorsports, then hit the track to see if he could keep up with the big boys. I doubt that the five horsepower that Jerry's Ninja gained made a seriously significant difference in his lap times, or allowed him the go-fast to be able to pass some guys on liter bikes, but more power rarely hurts, right? It is more likely that Jerry has more experience and better track riding skills than some of the other folks on "faster" bikes that he passed. The Ninja 400 is also 60 pounds or so lighter than most of the big liter bikes in ready-to-ride conditions, and that's going to be a huge advantage for the smaller, slower, and significantly cheaper machine. Don't be afraid of being slow. You need to be slow in order to learn how to be fast. Work with what you've got until your skill level outshines your bike of choice. Once you have that, you can think about upgrading to more power. Take it easy. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Razgatlioglu seals Misano hat-trick as Rea crashes
Reigning World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu completed a hat-trick of victories at Misano by winning the second feature race. The BMW rider, 28, also won Saturday's opening race and Sunday's Superpole sprint race. Advertisement From pole position, Razgatlioglu dominated the third and final race of the weekend to move within nine points of championship leader Nicolo Bulega. The Turk will transfer to the MotoGP series in 2026, having signed a deal to ride a Yamaha for Prima Pramac Racing. From starting 10th on the grid, Italian Bulega finished almost 10 seconds behind, with Ducati team-mate Alvaro Bautista in third place. Northern Ireland's six-time champion Jonathan Rea was running in ninth position when he crashed out with 12 laps remaining. Razgatlioglu won the Superpole race earlier, which set the grid for the second feature race, ahead of England's Alex Lowes and Yamaha's Andrea Locatelli. Rea, who missed the opening three rounds of the season through injury, was seventh, while Bulega was taken out in a crash with Axel Bassani.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Lewis Hamilton Questioned Over Choice of Motorcycle Ahead of Canadian Grand Prix
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. During the Canadian Grand Prix race weekend, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton showed up on a motorcycle that turned heads and posed questions. Hamilton was spotted riding a red Ducati bike as he arrived for qualifying. The exact model of the bike is a Panigale V4, powered by a 103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine that generates 215 horsepower. The bike goes from 0-60 MPH in around three seconds, giving the bike some serious power and speed. Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari arrives in the paddock on a motorbike during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 14, 2025 in Montreal, Canada Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari arrives in the paddock on a motorbike during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 14, 2025 in Montreal, Canada Photo byThe video footage made the rounds on social media, though fans questioned why he was riding a bike made by a rival Italian brand. "But the irony is that Ducati's company is Lamborghini, not Ferrari. The other Italian," someone posted on X in the comments section of a post from ESPN. On another page, La Gazzetta Ferrari published the video, and several users questioned Hamilton's choice of bike, given Ducati is owned by the Volkswagen Group. "Thank you for providing free advertising for the volkswagen group," someone posted on X. "Ducati are owed by Audi, Hamilton to Sauber confirmed!?!" another added. "What's he doing? Doesn't he know to who the Ducati brand belongs to? Aprilia is way better," a third added. LEWIS HAMILTON ARRIVING ON A DUCATI 🤩 — La Gazzetta Ferrari (@GazzettaFerrari) June 14, 2025 The Volkswagen Group owns Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Bugatti, and Lamborghini. Audi is coming to Formula 1 in 2026, prompting speculation from fans about Hamilton making a move, though all indications are the seven-time champion is happy at the Scuderia. Ferrari and several VG-affiliated car brands are competitors in the luxury car market, making his arrival interesting from a contractual aspect. Contractual terms bind F1 drivers to limitations regarding which brands the driver is spotted in. Since Hamilton was spotted driving a competitor brand, theoretically, there could be issues between him and Ferrari. Given his cache and celebrity, Hamilton was likely granted the freedom to arrive on the bike beforehand. Also, he wore a Ferrari jacket while on the bike, and the bike's color scheme matched his team's colors. The Ducati logo is somewhat hidden as well, limiting any obvious marketing. Hamilton is not one to shy away from riding on two wheels, previously riding a MV Agusta bike at the Moncao Grand Prix this year. He is not afraid to ride several different brands and bikes, but once Audi enters the grid officially next season, he may avoid riding another Ducati.
