The Steed

With a pounding heart of 145.45cc pushing 7hp of raw power to the wheels, the Indian Auto Rickshaw is engineering at its… well perhaps not its best. Loud, uncomfortable, extremely prone to breaking down and completely useless at protecting you from the elements, they are possibly the least suitable vehicles for covering the entire Subcontinent in 2 weeks. Which is of course the reason they are the only choice to tackle thousands of miles of sweaty jungle heat, dirt tracks and Himalayan peaks. With a top speed of 35mph, featuring 3 badly padded seats and little in the way of suspension or brakes this was never going to be a luxury tour…

Under the Skin of the Beast

Engine: 2 stroke, single cylinder
Engine Size: 145.45cc
Power: 7 HP at 5000 rpm
Torque: 12.17 Nm at 3500 rpm
Transmission: 4 forward, 1 reverse
Brakes: Hydraulic expanding shoe
Fuel Capacity: 8 ltr inc. 1.4 reserve
Top speed: 35mph
Weight: 277kgs