The Jury Meet

THE JUDGES, AS USUAL, METICULOUSLY TESTED each and every two-wheeler competing for the prize. The line-up for the awards comprised two-wheelers launched from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2022. Only the winners in each category or sub-segment made it to the shortlist for the Two-wheeler of the Year Award.

The 2023 Bike India Awards panel members took into consideration a number of factors before reaching their conclusions. Points of evaluation included technical innovation, build quality, fuel efficiency, performance, practicality, styling and value for money.

A former racer and prominent automobile journalists made up this year’s jury. Following a two-part voting process, a winner from each category was declared based on the final tally of the ratings provided by each juror. The ballots were sealed, verified, and kept a closely guarded secret by the auditors. The prizes were given to the corresponding manufacturers when the winners were revealed.

Rayomand Banajee

Rayomand is one of the most successful race-car drivers in the country. By defeating Narain Karthikeyan, he demonstrated his extraordinary potential. In 2003 and 2004, he also won the Indian National Karting Championship. He is encouraging the development of new talent on the track with his Indi-karting series. Moreover, he has coached Jehan Daruvala, an Indian Formula 2 race winner, and currently runs a team in the Indian Touring Car

championship.

Aspi Bhathena

The editor of both Car India and Bike India is a seasoned professional in the automotive industry with more than 40 years of experience and a 26-year-plus career in motorcycle racing. He was one of just two Indians to compete in the Isle of Man TT races and he was successful at his first attempt, taking home a bronze replica. He is also one of the founding members of the IMOTY.

Joshua Varghese

Joshua is an engineer by education but he decided to pursue his love of riding motorcycles and racing instead, so that he could see for himself what engineering is capable of in the real world. Almost six years ago, he started his journalism career with Bike India and it quickly became clear that he was a natural in this position. He is also an IMOTY jury member.

Kranti Sambhav

As the editor, Kranti Sambhav now oversees

Times Drive. His 21 years of experience in the field of motor sport journalism have given him specialised knowledge of two- and four-wheelers. He has also made contributions to programmes with Zee News and NDTV in the course of his work. Kranti is undoubtedly a meticulous inspector who thoroughly tests each vehicle before writing down his findings. He is also an Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) Award jury member.