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  These iconic cars might not be real but have secured an irreplaceable spot in our hearts      Often, fond memories of festivals come from our childhood days, where one could throw caution to the wind and be wholly immersed in the celebration. Hence, while discussing Holi at the ZigWheels office, we drifted into our childhood memories. And being the car nuts that we are, we started discussing the good old era of animated shows and the cars they featured. From the ghost-fighting Mystery Machine to the folding-into-a-suitcase Jetson's car, these 10 animated machines had us hooked. Time then to drive into nostalgia with these 10 iconic rides. 1. Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine      Dating back to 1969, ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!’ is a show that we have all watched and adored. The gang - Shaggy, Fred, Scooby, Velma, and Daphne - solves a lot of mysteries driving along in the blue-green van, unmasking criminals and bringing them to justi...

motorcycles which are quite different from them big American cruisers However, ever since the 1980s the Japanese big four have been serious in their meddling around in the cruiser territory and it is here that we were first introduced to the Kawasaki Vulcan. Starting in 1984 with a 750-cc and moving through a number of engine capacities along the way, even going up to 2,053 cc Today the Vulcan name is on three models: 900, 1700, and the one we shall talk about here, the 650-cc Vulcan S Design :  The Kawasaki Vulcan S reminds me a little of Harley-Davidson's V-Rod as far as the flow of the tank, with an all-new round-pipe perimeter frame. The motorcycle has a low, long, and meaty stance that looks all business. Aggressive business. Starting from the headlamp, the motorcycle's lines flow well across the modern-styled analogue tachometer and LCD display, the tank, and up to a comfortable wide seat that sits low. The passenger seat sits higher and...

THE KAWASAKI DIFFERENCE Iconic 1966 W1 heritage runs deep in the all-new 2019 Kawasaki W800 CAFE retro motorcycle. The spirit of the original W1 has inspired the inception of such legendary machines as the Kawasaki Z1 and Ninja H2 Preserving the authenticity of the W1, the W800 CAFE has been modernized for trailblazers who prefer to ride to the throaty roar of timeless performance. The W800 CAFE pays homage to the original icon with café-racer styling while incorporating modern technology and handling. Ride in comfort with a clubman-style handlebar and a two-person café seat while a café-racer front cowl completes the retro racer image. CAFE HIGHLIGHTS A café-racer-image front cowl helps deflect wind while adding to the vintage aesthetic. The forward-leaning clubman-style handlebar offers a sporty, racing-inspired riding position. Lightweight wheels featuring black alumite rims and treated spokes are corrosion resistant and contribute to the timeless look. A styli...