Aayush Rathod
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About Aayush Rathod
With a Master's degree in English Literature and six years of writing experience, Aayush has been contributing to TopSpeed for over two years. Since 95% of his personality is motorcycles, he goes beyond the spec sheet to explore the culture and spirit of motorcycling.
Author Details
After his Master’s degree, Aayush embarked on his writing journey with an adventure travel company followed by an ad agency. He even dabbled in cannabis writing for a bit. Like most things, they couldn’t compete with his true calling: motorcycles. Aayush now writes for TopSpeed, sharing his love for motorcycles through news stories, features, and lists.
Industry Focus
Aayush shares his love for motorcycles through his stories. While he loves adventure bikes the most, his passion extends to other motorcycles, including mopeds and vintage bikes. He goes beyond specs, delving into the culture and spirit that surround motorcycles. He firmly believes in ATGATT and champions a safe and inclusive riding community.
Favorite Motorcycle
That’s a tricky question for Aayush to answer. His KTM 390 Adventure holds a special place as it delivers on every front — forest trails, canyon runs, or highway journeys. While it scratches Aayush’s itch, he’d gladly swap it for a Brough Superior SS100, BMW M1000XR, or KTM 890 SMT. He would love to have a Honda Super Cub in his garage, too, albeit pimped out.
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