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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Limited (HMSI) planning to launch new Honda Activa Deluxe, the newer version of its most successful scooter Honda Activa. Honda also plans to launch a mass market vehicle in the current fiscal year (2008-09), but Honda still not disclosed any information about that vehicle. The new Honda Activa would be launched in two variants, Honda Activa and Honda Activa Deluxe.



The new Honda Activa Deluxe will not only be the facelifted version of Honda Activa with sticker job it will also be equipped with newer engine of Honda Avitor. However, the variomatic transmission would be carried forward from the current one. Honda Activa Deluxe would be the top end version of new Honda Activa and would launched with new features and with extra premium.

Honda is also planning to introduce some new advanced features with the launch of new Honda Activa Deluxe. It is expected that new Honda Activa Deluxe would be launched in India by the end of April 2009.

Today on 21st January, the second largest two-wheeler manufacturer of India, Bajaj Auto Ltd, launched Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si, a new bike of 135cc of its XCD series motorcycle. The new Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si launched with a the own patented DTS-Si technology of Bajaj. Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si launched with a 135cc 4-stroke, air-cooled, DTSi engine with a 5-speed manual gears that produces 10.5Bhp power. The new Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si will be available in the highly competetive price of Rs. 45,000 (as ex-showroom price).

From the Aurangabad based manufacturing plant of Bajaj Auto Ltd. in Maharashtra, the first batch of the Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si will be rolled out. However the subsequent production will take place in Bajaj's Pantnagar manufacturing plant in Uttarakhand.

Bajaj Auto Managing Director, Rajiv Bajaj said that, the company also has plans to export its bikes from April this year. Until the start of the export process Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si would be sold in the domestic market, Mr. Bajaj added. He also said that, the Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si launch would fill the vacuum of Bajaj Auto's portfolio between the low-end and high-end motorcycle markets.

Bajaj Auto will launch the most-awaited Kawasaki Ninja 250R in the mid of this year. The two other models, which will jointly developed by Bajaj and Kawasaki, will be launched next year.

Honda CBF 150 and Unicorn to launch in India in 150cc segment. The leading bike manufacturer Honda now plans to launch Unicorn limited edition models. The new model of Honda Unicorn will be loaded with the sleek body graphics and advanced features. Honda already launched the Grand Prix edition of Honda Unicorn last year. Honda Unicorn Grand Prix edition was the first bike in Indian bike market which was launched with repsol colors and fluorescent orange alloys.



Honda also plans to launch Honda CBF 150 to compete with the recently launched Yamaha FZ-16 in 150cc segment. Honda CBF 150 will be launched with sporty design and fatty rear tyre. Honda CBF 150 was the first bike from Honda in India that was launched with the fuel injection technology. Last year Honda imported few numbers of Honda CBF 150 for Motor Sports racing event in Irungaattukottai where these bikes showcased. Honda disclosed little information about this bike and is preparing for a formal launch of these bikes.

Today on 21st January, the second largest two-wheeler manufacturer of India, Bajaj Auto Ltd, launched Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si, a new bike of 135cc of its XCD series motorcycle. The new Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si launched with a the own patented DTS-Si technology of Bajaj. Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si launched with a 135cc 4-stroke, air-cooled, DTSi engine with a 5-speed manual gears that produces 10.5Bhp power. The new Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si will be available in the highly competetive price of Rs. 45,000 (as ex-showroom price).

From the Aurangabad based manufacturing plant of Bajaj Auto Ltd. in Maharashtra, the first batch of the Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si will be rolled out. However the subsequent production will take place in Bajaj's Pantnagar manufacturing plant in Uttarakhand.

Bajaj Auto Managing Director, Rajiv Bajaj said that, the company also has plans to export its bikes from April this year. Until the start of the export process Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si would be sold in the domestic market, Mr. Bajaj added. He also said that, the Bajaj XCD Sprint 135cc DTS-Si launch would fill the vacuum of Bajaj Auto's portfolio between the low-end and high-end motorcycle markets.

Bajaj Auto will launch the most-awaited Kawasaki Ninja 250R in the mid of this year. The two other models, which will jointly developed by Bajaj and Kawasaki, will be launched next year.

The third largest auto manufacturer of India, Mahindra & Mahindra is planning to enter the Indian two-wheeler market by this January end. Mahindra is also planning to launch new bikes in India in both entry level segment and in the sports bike segment. It has been over around six months that Mahindra & Mahindra had bought Kinetic and now planning to get into the competition with two of its upgraded products. These new upgraded products will be launched by a new firm that Mahindra & Mahindra and Kinetic had formed “Mahindra Kinetic”, in which Mahindra held 80% stake while Kinetic Motors retained the remaining 20%.

The Mahindra Kinetic will enter the two-wheeler market with upgrades of Flyte and Nova, the gearless scooter of Kinetic. The upgraded versions of Flyte and Nova will be available in showrooms by the end of this month. Both scooters will be launched without any change in their prices. The 125cc Flyte and 135cc Nova are currently priced at around Rs. 41,000 (as ex-showroom price Delhi). “Mahindra has already started production of these co-branded two wheelers at its Pithampur manufacturing plant near Indore and will start dispatching them to dealers soon,” said the one of the Kinetic dealer.

Mahindra is serious about attacking the two-wheeler market and also planning to launch new bikes in India both in the entry level mass market as well as in the lifestyle and performance segment. The company official said that company has been in partnership talks with various global bike brands to source products to launch new bike in the top end segment while in the bottom end segment it will launch new bike that will be serviced by products made and designed inhouse.

Undeterred by the slowdown in two-wheeler sales, Bajaj Auto announced that it plans to launch new bikes in 2009 by the next nine months and looks to make a turn around in sales growth. Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj told that the Bajaj launch six two-wheeler models and three in the three-wheeler segment.

"How the auto industry fares this year will depend on individual companies and we are very positive for this year. We will be launching nine new models by the next nine months," He added.

Explaining about the optimistic outlook despite a slow market, he said, "Input raw material costs have come down drastically, that gives us a benefit of around Rs. 1,000 per bike. Our exporting phase have also been growing, that is driven by sales in markets like Africa, which is still unaffected by the global credit crisis." On the domestic front, where sales have been falling, Bajaj said that the company will stick to its strategy of focusing on 125cc bikes.

"Now the 125cc plus segment bikes constitute 41% of the Indian motorcycle market and it is only a matter of time that this might become 50% and we will continue our efforts to wean away customers from the entry level 100cc to higher capacity bikes," Bajaj said.

He added that the company has been able to overcome the problems of lack of retail credit and only about 30% of its sales are now through financing.

Bike Comparison-GS 150R vs Yamaha FZ16 : Suzuki and Yamaha are the two leading bike manufacturer of world. Both bike manufacturers, Suzuki as well as Yamaha has been spend long time in the bike market and they are known for service as well as reliability and comfort. Suzuki GS 150R and the Yamaha FZ16 both bikes fall in the same segment. Both bikes have the similar engine capacity and both bikes fall in price range that makes it tough to choose one of them. So, there is a brief bike comparison between Suzuki GS 150R Vs Yamaha FZ16.



Yamaha FZ16 is equipped with a 153cc, carburatted, air-cooled, SOHC engine with a 5 speed gearbox which can produces 14bhp power at 7500rpm and 13.6Nm torque at 6000rpm. Its powerful engine makes it able to got the best pickup in the 150CC segment. In Yamaha FZ16, power increases in a smooth manner as the power is distributed in the lower and mid torque range. It does not have the raw power like that of Bajaj Pulsar or Apache 160 RTR that give jerks or jolts of acceleration. The handling of Yamaha FZ16 is superb due to its large handlebar that makes it more flickable in the city traffic and its monoshock adds to better cornering and leaning ability. For the city riding, Yamaha FZ16 is the best bike. Yamaha FZ16 is not suitable for highway riding due to very low top end performance and uncomfortable ride.



Suzuki GS 150R is the typical bike with some extra weight. Suzuki GS 150R is equipped with a 149.5cc, SOHC engine with a 6 speed gearbox (1-down, 5-up) that produces 13.8bhp power at 8500rpm. and 13.4Nm torque at 6000rpm. Its engine seems to be very smooth but less than Yamaha FZ16. It feels heavy at lower speeds and yes there are no vibrations at a speed of 80kmph but the sound of engine changes. Its engine is not as refined as Yamaha FZ16 but has digital instrumentation and gear change indicator. The instrument panels enabled in Suzuki GS 150R looks very good. It does’nt have a feature like monoshock but it handles the potholes on rough road easily. The initial pickup is lesser than Yamaha FZ16.

Bike Comparison-GS 150R vs Yamaha FZ16 : Suzuki and Yamaha are the two leading bike manufacturer of world. Both bike manufacturers, Suzuki as well as Yamaha has been spend long time in the bike market and they are known for service as well as reliability and comfort. Suzuki GS 150R and the Yamaha FZ16 both bikes fall in the same segment. Both bikes have the similar engine capacity and both bikes fall in price range that makes it tough to choose one of them. So, there is a brief bike comparison between Suzuki GS 150R Vs Yamaha FZ16.



Yamaha FZ16 is equipped with a 153cc, carburatted, air-cooled, SOHC engine with a 5 speed gearbox which can produces 14bhp power at 7500rpm and 13.6Nm torque at 6000rpm. Its powerful engine makes it able to got the best pickup in the 150CC segment. In Yamaha FZ16, power increases in a smooth manner as the power is distributed in the lower and mid torque range. It does not have the raw power like that of Bajaj Pulsar or Apache 160 RTR that give jerks or jolts of acceleration. The handling of Yamaha FZ16 is superb due to its large handlebar that makes it more flickable in the city traffic and its monoshock adds to better cornering and leaning ability. For the city riding, Yamaha FZ16 is the best bike. Yamaha FZ16 is not suitable for highway riding due to very low top end performance and uncomfortable ride.



Suzuki GS 150R is the typical bike with some extra weight. Suzuki GS 150R is equipped with a 149.5cc, SOHC engine with a 6 speed gearbox (1-down, 5-up) that produces 13.8bhp power at 8500rpm. and 13.4Nm torque at 6000rpm. Its engine seems to be very smooth but less than Yamaha FZ16. It feels heavy at lower speeds and yes there are no vibrations at a speed of 80kmph but the sound of engine changes. Its engine is not as refined as Yamaha FZ16 but has digital instrumentation and gear change indicator. The instrument panels enabled in Suzuki GS 150R looks very good. It does’nt have a feature like monoshock but it handles the potholes on rough road easily. The initial pickup is lesser than Yamaha FZ16.

Bike Comparison - Apache RTR vs Yamaha FZ16 : Apache RTR Fi and the Yamaha FZ16 both bikes fall in the same segment. Both bikes have the similar engine capacity and price range that makes it tough to choose one of them to purchase. Here in this article I made bike comparison between these two bikes. I hope this bike comparison will help you to decide the right one for which you are looking. This bike comparison Apache RTR Fi vs Yamaha FZ16 in different aspects like handling, performance and styling.



Handling : Yamaha FZ16 has a lot of mid - range torque that makes it easier for city riding conditions. You do not need to keep shifting the gears oftenly and getting back to normal speed from a slow down is done easily. The sitting position of Yamaha FZ16 is upright and is great except while riding on highways. Yamaha FZ16 has fattest rear tyres that makes it very easy to twist and turn in the urban area and increases the handling capacity gives the rider better feeling of stability than the Apache RTR Fi.



When you are riding Apache RTR Fi on highways it does a good job but you cannot expect a great handling in the city. Tyres of Apache RTR Fi are not wide enough compared to the Yamaha FZ16 and its sitting position is sporty that is not the best posture for urban commutes. Apache RTR Fi can never match upto Yamaha FZ16 in the streets.



Performance : The performance of Apache RTR Fi is far better than Yamaha FZ16 on the highways. Apache RTR Fi more powerful with around 1.7 PS than the Yamaha FZ16, it clearly performs better than Yamaha and goes far ahead of it. Yamaha FZ16 is being designed for power in the mid range, it does not pull you rapidly when you cross the 90 kmph mark.



The main factor of Apache RTR Fi that disappoints most of the buyers is its engine that is not so smooth and produces vibrations. And the another disappointing factor that is to mention is the poor performance of its tyres, that is not enough fatty to perform a good job of holding the bike stable while taking it high speed curves in the highways. If it was equipped with better tyres, it would definitely leave the Yamaha FZ16 out of sight. Yamaha FZ16 surely gives you better confidence while turning at high speeds and would not need to slow down.



Styling : When we made the bike comparison in aspect of styling Yamaha FZ16 leaves Apache RTR Fi far behind. Apache RTR Fi is also a good looking bike that has nice sporty design and fairings, but nothing comes like the Yamaha FZ16. The muscular tank, bold head lamps and fatty rear tyres are some unique styling features of the Yamaha FZ16 that gives it a killing look.

Bullet Electra 5S has launched by Royal Enfield to attract the Indian youth with its classical and stylish looks. The new Bullet Electra 5S is a foxy combination of the cutting edge technology, higher torque, power, comfort and style with a classical look. Bike reviewers said that Bullet Electra 5S is the Indian version of Harley Davidson and it is the only true cruiser bike available in Indian motorcycle market. Bullet Electra 5S is equipped with a 346cc, air-cooled, OHV engine with a 5 speed gearbox which produces 18 Bhp power at 5000rpm and 32 Nm torque at 3000rpm. Bullet Electra 5S is the first motorcycle in the Indian motorcycle market which has the true cruiser and classical image and features. The shiny spoked wheels, glass wool filled silencer with alluminium finish engine, gas filled rear shock absorber gives this bike a deadly looks.

The 346cc power-plant of Bullet Electra 5S produces the great acceleration which helps this bike to cross the mark of 60 Kmph speed in just 6.7 seconds and make it able to touch the barrier of 110 Kmph. Its 19 x 3.25mm(front)and 19 x 3.5 mm(rear) wheels makes the handling capacity of this bike so qualitative. The telescopic hydraulic front suspension and swing arm, gas filled rear shock absorber of this bike reduces the jerks during ride and improves the handling and provide better stability to this bike.

Attractive Features of Bullet Electra 5S:

* Glass Wool Filled Silencer
* Gas Filled Rear Shock Absorber
* Muscular Frame
* Shiny Spoked Wheels
* Long Wheelbase at 1370mm for Better Stability
* Large Fuel Tank(14.5 Ltrs)
* Excellent Braking(280mm front disc brake)
* Great Acceleration
* Classical MFR Headlamp

Available Colors of Bullet Electra 5S:

* Red
* Black

The price of Bullet Electra 5S is Rs. 74,159/- (As a Ex Showroom price new Delhi).

VEHICLE SUMMARY:

ENGINE:
ENGINE TYPE : Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, OHV
DISPLACEMENT : 346cc
MAXIMUM POWER : 18 Bhp @ 5000rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE : 32 Nm @ 3000rpm
CARBURETOR : Micrab VM 24
ACCELERATION : 0-60 Kmph in 6.7 Seconds
TOP SPEED : 110kph
STARTING : Self Start/Kick Start
IGNITION : Digital TCI

TRANSMISSION:
CLUTCH : Multiplate Wet
GEAR BOX : 5 Speed

SUSPENSION:
FRONT : 130mm Stroke, Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping
REAR : Swing Arm, Adjustable Gas Filled Shock Absorbers

BRAKES:
FRONT : 280mm, Hydraulic Dia Disc Brake
REAR : Internal Expansion (Drum), 6"

WHEELS AND TYRES:
WHEEL TYPE : Spoked Wheels
TYRE SIZE(FRONT) : 19 x 3.25, 4/6 PR
TYRE SIZE(REAR) : 19 x 3.5, 4/6 PR

FUEL TANK:
TOTAL FUEL CAPACITY : 14.5 Ltrs
FUEL RESERVE : 2 Ltrs

DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH : 2120.00 mm
WIDTH : 750.00 mm
HEIGHT : 1080.00 mm
WHEELBASE : 1370.00 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 140 mm

KERB WEIGHT : 175 kg.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:
HEAD LAMP : 12V, 35W/35W
FUEL GUAGE : Analouge
TACHO METER : None
TRIP METER : None
SPEEDOMETER : Analogue
SELF START : Available
LOW FUEL INDICATOR : None
LOW OIL INDICATOR : None
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR : None
Fuel CONSUMPTION(CITY) : Around 39 Km/Litre
Fuel CONSUMPTION(HIGHWAY) : Around 48 Km/Litre

Yamaha India launched its another super sports bike in 1000cc segment. This new bike is YZF R1 which is aimed to target the super bike lovers with its power and sporty look. Yamaha already stormed the Indian motorcycle market by launching its previous motorcycle, YZF R15 and FZ16 in 150cc segment and now it turn its eyes to the super bike market of India.

The new Yamaha YZF R1 has a 998cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine with a 6 speed gearbox. The 998cc engine of this bike produces 180 PS power at 12,500rpm. and 112.7 Nm torque at 10,000rpm. The 998cc power plant of this bike provides it a great acceleration to touch the mark of 60 Mph(96 Kmph) speed in just 3.0 seconds and make it able to break the barrier of 290 Kmph. YZF R1 is the first motorcycle launched in Indian motorcycle market which has the true supersport image and features.


Features of Yamaha R1:

* Great Acceleration(0-96km/h just in 3.0 sec.)
* Top speed(290km/h)
* Digital Speedometer
* Large Disc Brakes(Front and Rear both)
* Tubeless Tyres(Front and Rear both
* Multi Function Digital Console
* Dual Head lamp
* Muscular Frame
* 6-Speed Manual Gears

Available Colors of YZF R1:

* Blue

* Black


Yamaha claims that YZF R1 is the fastest pick-up bike available in Indian motorcycle market. Yamaha YZF R1 is available at the price of Rs.10,50,000.00 (As Ex-Showroom Price Delhi).

VEHICLE SUMMARY:

Engine:
ENGINE TYPE : 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC
DISPLACEMENT : 998cc
CYLINDER ARRANGEMENT : 4-cylinder
COOLING TYPE : Liquid Cooling
MAXIMUM POWER : 180 PS @ 12,500rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE : 112.7 N.m @ 10,000rpm
ACCELERATION : 0-60Mph(0-96 Kmph) in 3.0 Seconds
TOP SPEED : 290 Kph
STARTING : Self Start
IGNITION : T.C.I.

TRANSMISSION:
CLUTCH : Multiple Wet Type, Disc Coil Spring
GEAR BOX : 6 Speed Constant Mesh
CHASSIS TYPE(FRAME) : Aluminium Die-Cast, Deltabox Frame

SUSPENSION:
FRONT : 43mm, Telescopic Fork, Compression & Rebound Damping
REAR : Swing Arm, Compression & Rebound Damping

BRAKES:
Front : 310mm, Dual Disc
Rear : 220mm, Single Disc

WHEELS AND TYRES:
WHEEL TYPE : Alloy Wheels
TYRE SIZE(FRONT) : 120/70 ZR17
TYRE SIZE(REAR) : 190/50 ZR17

DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH : 2060mm
WIDTH : 720mm
HEIGHT : 1110mm
WHEELBASE : 1415mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 135mm

KERB WEIGHT : 177 Kg.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:
FUEL GUAGE : Digital(Liquid Crystal Display)
TACHO METER : None
TRIP METER : Digital(Liquid Crystal Display)
SPEEDOMETER : Digital(Liquid Crystal Display)
SELF START : Available
LOW FUEL INDICATOR : Available
LOW OIL INDICATOR : Available
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR : None
FUEL CAPACITY : 18 Ltrs
FUEL CONSUMPTION(CITY) : 14 Km/Litre
FUEL CONSUMPTION(HIGHWAY) : 20 Km/Litre

Most awaited bike, Hayabusa GSX 1300R now launched in India by Suzuki. Hayabusa is the another stunning bike of Suzuki which is aimed to target the sports bike lovers with its stylish and sporty look. Hayabusa, launched in India with several modification like the new modified engine for more power, the refined chasis and suspension for better ridability and handling.

Hayabusa has a 1340cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC engine with a 6 speed gearbox which produces 190 Bhp power at 9500rpm. and 127 Nm torque at 6750rpm. This powerful engine of this motorcycle provides great acceleration to reach the speed of 60Mph (96Kmph) in just 2.6 seconds and make this bike able to break the barrier of 300Kmph. This motorcycle is equipped with inverted telescopic, oil damped suspension which reduces the jerks and delivers more comfortable riding experience. The 120/70mm(front) and 190/50mm(rear) wheels of this bike makes the handling capacity so qualitative.


Features of Hayabusa :

* Digital Instrument Panel
* 320mm, Large Fuel Tank
* LED Tail Lamp
* Comfortable Handling
* Great Pick-Up(0-96Kmph in just 2.6 sec.)
* Great Power
* Black Alloy Wheels
* Sporty Look


Colors of Hayabusa :

* Red

* Nebular Black

* Metallic Majestic Gold


* Blue

Hayabusa is available in India at the price of Rs. 12,50,000(As Ex-Showroom Price Delhi).

VEHICLE SUMMARY:

Engine:
ENGINE TYPE : 4-Stroke, DOHC
DISPLACEMENT : 1340cc
CYLINDER : 4-Cylinder
MAXIMUM POWER : 190 Bhp @ 9500rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE : 127 Nm @ 6750rpm
COOLING TYPE : Liquid Cooled
ACCELERATION : 0-60Mph (0-96Kmph) in 2.6 Seconds
TOP SPEED : 300 Kph
STARTING : Self Start/Kick Start
IGNITION : Electronic Ignition

TRANSMISSION:
CLUTCH : Back Torque Limiting
GEAR BOX : 6 Speed Constant Mesh

SUSPENSION:
FRONT : Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
REAR : Linky Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped

BRAKES:
Front : 320mm, Twin Disc Brake
Rear : 260mm, Disc Brake

WHEELS AND TYRES:
WHEEL TYPE : Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type : Tubeless
TYRE SIZE(FRONT) : 120/70 ZR17
TYRE SIZE(REAR) : 190/50 ZR17

FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 21 Liters

DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH : 2095.00 mm
WIDTH : 775.00 mm
HEIGHT : 1,120.00 mm
WHEELBASE : 1340.00 mm
SEAT HEIGHT : 790.00 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 160 mm

KERB WEIGHT : 220 Kg.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:
FUEL GUAGE : Digital
TACHO METER : Analogue
TRIP METER : Digital
SPEEDOMETER : Digital
HEADLAMP : 12V, 35/35W
SELF START : Available
LOW FUEL INDICATOR : Available
LOW OIL INDICATOR : Available
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR : Available
HIGH OIL TEMP. INDICATOR : Available

Royal Enfield has launched its most awaited cruiser bike, Thunderbird Twinspark in 350cc segment. Royal Enfield launched this cruiser bike to target the Indian youth with its power and classical look. The new Thunderbird Twinspark is a foxy combination of the cutting edge technology, higher torque, comfort and style. Thunderbird Twinspark is the first motorcycle by the Royal Enfield which has the powerful UCE(Unit Construction Engine) engine with the integrated gearbox. The UCE engine of this bike improves the reliability & reduce the manual intervention needed for smooth functioning of the engine.

This new motorcycle has a 346cc, air-cooled, OHV, Unit Constructed Engine with a 5 speed gearbox which produces 19.8 bhp power at 5250rpm and 28 Nm torque at 4000rpm. This is the first motorcycle in the Indian motorcycle market which has the true cruiser and classical image and features. The shiny spoked wheels, a sleek muffler with heat shield silencer, gas filled rear shock absorber and electronic flasher gives this motorcycle a deadly look.

The 346cc power-plant of of this bike produces the great acceleration which make this bike able to touch the 60 Kmph speed in just 5 seconds and break the barrier of 130 Kmph. Its 19 x 3.25mm(front)and 19 x 3.5 mm(rear) wheels makes the handling capacity of this bike so qualitative. Its Telescopic Hydraulic front suspension and Swing Arm, Gas filled rear shock absorber reduces the jerks at the time of riding and improves the handling of this bike. The on road price of this grand bike, Thunderbird Twinspark is Rs. 1.06 Lacs.


Features of Thunderbird Twinspark:

* Muscular Frame
* Ergonomically Designed High Density Foam Seats
* MFR Headlamp
* Electronic Flasher
* Self Start
* Shiny Spoked Wheels
* Low Vibration at High Speed
* Long Wheelbase at 1370mm for Better Stability
* Large Fuel Tank(15.5 Ltrs)
* Excellent Braking(280mm front disc brake)
* Better Fuel Efficiency
* Great Acceleration


Available Colors of Thunderbird Twinspark:

* Red
* Black
* Silver


VEHICLE SUMMARY:

Engine:
ENGINE TYPE : Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, OHV
DISPLACEMENT : 346cc
MAXIMUM POWER : 19.8 bhp @ 5250rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE : 28 Nm @ 4000rpm
CARBURETOR : BS 29, Constant Vaccum
ACCELERATION : 0-60 Kmph in 5 Seconds
TOP SPEED : 130kph
STARTING : Kick Start/Self Start
IGNITION : Electronic TCI

TRANSMISSION:
CLUTCH : Multiplate Wet
GEAR BOX : 5 Speed

SUSPENSION:
FRONT : Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping
REAR : Swing Arm, Gas Filled Shock Absorbers

BRAKES:
Front : 280mm Hydraulic Dia Disc Brake
Rear : Drum Brake, Single Lead(Dia 152.4mm or 6" drum brake)

WHEELS AND TYRES:
WHEEL TYPE : Spoked Wheels
TYRE SIZE(FRONT) : 19 x 3.25, 6/4 PR
TYRE SIZE(REAR) : 19 x 3.5, 6/4 PR

FUEL TANK:
TOTAL FUEL CAPACITY : 15.5 Ltrs
FUEL RESERVE : 2 Ltrs

DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH : 2120.00 mm
WIDTH : 780.00 mm
HEIGHT : 1080.00 mm
WHEELBASE : 1370.00 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 135 mm

KERB WEIGHT : 182 kg.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:
HEAD LAMP : 12V, 35W/35W, MFR(Multi Focal Reflector)
FUEL GUAGE : Analouge
TACHO METER : Analouge
TRIP METER : Analouge
SPEEDOMETER : Analogue
SELF START : Available
LOW FUEL INDICATOR : Available
LOW OIL INDICATOR : Available
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR : Available
FUEL CONSUMPTION(CITY) : Around 40 Km/Litre
FUEL CONSUMPTION(HIGHWAY) : Around 50 Km/Litre

Royal Enfield has launched its next cruiser bike, Bullet Machismo 500. The new Bullet Machismo 500 is a foxy combination of the cutting edge technology, higher torque, comfort and style. Bike reviewers said that Bullet is the Indian version of Harley Davidson and it is the only true cruiser bike available in Indian motorcycle market. This new bike is equipped with a 499cc, air-cooled, OHV engine with a 5 speed gearbox which produces 24 PS power at 5600rpm and 40.85 Nm torque at 3500rpm.
Bullet Machismo is the first motorcycle in the Indian motorcycle market which has the true cruiser and classical image and features. The spoked wheels, a sleek muffler with alluminium finish engine, gas filled rear shock absorber gives this bike a deadly looks.


The 499cc power-plant of produces the great acceleration which helps this bike to touch the 60 Kmph speed in just 5 seconds and make it able to cross the barrier of 130 Kmph. Its 19 x 3.25mm(front)and 19 x 3.5 mm(rear) wheels makes the handling capacity of this bike so qualitative. Its Telescopic Hydraulic front suspension and Swing Arm, Gas filled rear shock absorber reduces the jerks at the time of riding and improves the handling of this motorcycle.


Attractive Features of Machismo 500:

* Muscular Frame
* Shiny Spoked Wheels
* Long Wheelbase at 1370mm for Better Stability
* Large Fuel Tank(14.5 Ltrs)
* Excellent Braking(280mm front disc brake)
* Better Fuel Efficiency
* Great Acceleration
* Classical Wind-Shield
* Classical Headlamp
* Spacious Leather Bag


Available Colors of Bullet Machismo 500:

* Black
* Alberto Green


Royal Enfield decided to sell just about five hundred Machismo 500 in upcoming year. This grand bike Bullet Machismo 500 from Royal Enfield has a heavy price tag starting from Rs.1.05 Lacs.


VEHICLE SUMMARY:

Engine:
ENGINE TYPE : Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, OHV
DISPLACEMENT : 499cc
MAXIMUM POWER : 24 PS @ 5600rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE : 40.85 Nm @ 3500rpm
CARBURETOR : BS 29, Constant Vaccum
ACCELERATION : 0-60 Kmph in 5 Seconds
TOP SPEED : 130kph
STARTING : Kick Start
IGNITION : TCI

TRANSMISSION:
CLUTCH : Multiplate Wet
GEAR BOX : 5 Speed

SUSPENSION:
FRONT : Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping
REAR : Swing Arm, Adjustable Gas Filled Shock Absorbers

BRAKES:
FRONT : 280mm Hydraulic Dia Disc Brake
REAR : Internal Expansion (Drum), 6"

WHEELS AND TYRES:
WHEEL TYPE : Spoked Wheels
TYRE SIZE(FRONT) : 19 x 3.25, 4/6 PR
TYRE SIZE(REAR) : 19 x 3.5, 4/6 PR

FUEL TANK:
TOTAL FUEL CAPACITY : 14.5 Ltrs
FUEL RESERVE : 2 Ltrs

DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH : 2120.00 mm
WIDTH : 750.00 mm
HEIGHT : 1080.00 mm
WHEELBASE : 1370.00 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 140 mm

KERB WEIGHT : 185 kg.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:
HEAD LAMP : 12V, 45W/40W
FUEL GUAGE : Analouge
TACHO METER : None
TRIP METER : None
SPEEDOMETER : Analogue
SELF START : None
LOW FUEL INDICATOR : None
LOW OIL INDICATOR : NONE
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR : NONE
Fuel CONSUMPTION(CITY) : Around 33 Km/Litre
Fuel CONSUMPTION(HIGHWAY) : Around 45 Km/Litre

Bajaj Auto launched the its new bike Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi to streghten their position premium segment. This new bike has a 220cc, oil-cooled, DTS-Fi engine with a 5 speed gearbox which produces 20 PS power at 8500rpm. and 19.12 Nm torque at 6500rpm. This bike is equipped with DTS-Fi(Digital Twin Spark Fuel Ignition) technology. The DTS-Fi technology helps in faster and better fuel combustion which makes it the fuel efficient bike in 220cc+ segment. This bike is embedded with 220cc power plant which provides the great acceleration to this bike so that Pulsar can hit 0-60kph in just 4.0 seconds and it can run a quarter mile in 16 seconds.


Features of Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi:

* DTS-Fi Tecnology
* Digital LCD Cosole Speedometer
* 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels
* Larger Tank Cowl
* Tubeless Tyres
* Oil Cooling
* Great Accelaration
* Muscular Frame
* Naked Chain Cover

The price of the Pulsar 220 is Rs 87,130, which is a competetive price for 220cc+ segment bike. Bajaj Auto hopes to sell more than five lakhs bike in the upcoming year and the low price tag of Pulsar might helps it to achieve its target. The Reviewers of the bike said that the street fighter looks of Pulsar make it the best looking naked bike in the 220cc segment. Further, the muscular frame, sporty front and rear view makes the Pulsar a must buy bike in its segment.


Available Colors of Pulsar:

* Silver


* Blue


* Red



VEHICLE SUMMARY:

Engine:
ENGINE TYPE : 4-Stroke, DTS-Fi
DISPLACEMENT : 220cc
MAXIMUM POWER : 20 PS @ 8500rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE : 19.12 Nm @ 6500rpm
ACCELERATION : 0-60 Kmph in 4.0 Seconds
TOP SPEED : 135kph
STARTING : Self Start/Kick Start
IGNITION : Digital Twin Spark Fuel Ignition
COOLING TYPE : Oil-Cooling

TRANSMISSION:
CLUTCH : Multi-Disc Wet Type
GEAR BOX : 5 Speed Costant Mesh
CHASSIS TYPE : Tubular Double Cradle

SUSPENSION:
FRONT : Telescopic, 130mm Stroke
REAR : Mono Tube 5-Step Adjustable Canister - Gas Filled Shock Absorbers

BRAKES:
FRONT : 260mm, Twin Calipers Disc Brake
REAR : 200mm, Single Caliper Disc Brake

WHEELS AND TYRES:
WHEEL TYPE : Alloy
TYRE TYPE : Tubeless
TYRE SIZE(FRONT) : 90 x 90 - 17
TYRE SIZE(REAR) : 120 x 80 - 17

FUEL TANK:
FUEL CAPACITY : 15 Ltrs
FUEL RESERVE : 3 Ltrs

DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH : 2035.00 mm
WIDTH : 750.00 mm
HEIGHT : 1165.00 mm
WHEELBASE : 1350.00 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 165 mm

KERB WEIGHT : 150 Kg.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:
FUEL GUAGE : Digital
TACHO METER : Analogue
TRIP METER : Digital
SPEEDOMETER : Digital
SELF START : Available
LOW FUEL INDICATOR : Available
LOW OIL INDICATOR : None
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR : None
FUEL CONSUMPTION(CITY) : Around 35 Km/Litre
FUEL CONSUMPTION(HIGHWAY) : Around 45 Km/Litre

Hero Honda Motors Ltd.(HHML) launched Karizma to target the youth and the executive segment(220cc+) buyers with its stylish and sporty look. This stunning bike Karizma offers the rider a crisp throttle response, better ridability and the real thrill and joy of biking. The Hero Honda Karizma has a 223cc, air-cooled, OHC engine with a 5 speed gearbox which produces 17 PS power at 7000rpm. and 18.35 Nm torque at 6000rpm. Karizma is equipped with AMI(Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System) ignition system which varies the ignition timing based on engine speed and throttle position. Karizma is the first bike in the Indian motorcycle market which has the true supersport image and features. The 5 spokes alloy wheels, a sleek muffler cover with a classy chrome finish on silencer, dashing red color rear shock absorber gives it the deadly looks.

The 223cc power-plant of Karizma produces the great acceleration which helps this bike to touch the 60 Kmph speed in just 3.8 seconds and make it able to cross the barrier of 125 Kmph. Its 18 x 1.85mm(front)and 18 x 2.15 mm(rear) wheels makes the handling capacity of this bike so qualitative. Its Telescopic Hydraulic front suspension and Swing Arm, 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic rear suspension reduces the jerks at the time of riding and improves the handling capacity.


Attractive Features of Karizma:
* Muscular Frame
* Factory-fitted mag alloy wheels
* Long wheelbase at 1355mm provides better stability
* Large Fuel Tank(15 Ltrs)
* Excellent braking(276mm front disc brake)
* Better Fuel Efficiency
* Great Acceleration



Available Colors of Karizma:

* Sport Red


* Moon yellow


* Black


* Force silver



VEHICLE SUMMARY:

Engine:
ENGINE TYPE : Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke Single Cylinder OHC
DISPLACEMENT : 223cc
MAXIMUM POWER : 17 PS @ 7000rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE : 18.35 Nm @ 6000rpm
CARBURETOR : VE, Constant Vacuum Carburetor with CCVI
ACCELERATION : 0-60 Kmph in 3.8 Seconds
TOP SPEED : 125kph
STARTING : Self Start/Kick Start
IGNITION : AMI-Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System

TRANSMISSION:
CLUTCH : Multiplate Wet
GEAR BOX : 5 Speed Constant Mesh
CHASSIS TYPE : Tubular Single Cradle, Diamond Type

SUSPENSION:
FRONT : Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
REAR : Swing Arm, 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

BRAKES:
Front : 276mm Dia Disc-Non Asbestos Type
Rear : 130mm Drum-Non Asbestos Type

WHEELS AND TYRES:
WHEEL TYPE : 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels
WHEEL SIZE(FRONT) : 18 x 1.85
Wheel SIZE(REAR) : 18 x 2.15
TYRE SIZE(FRONT) : 2.75 x 18 - 42 P
TYRE SIZE(REAR) : 100/90 x 18 - 56 P

FUEL TANK:
TOTAL FUEL CAPACITY : 15 Ltrs
FUEL RESERVE : 2 Ltrs
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY : 1.2 Ltrs

DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH : 2125.00 mm
WIDTH : 755.00 mm
HEIGHT : 1160.00 mm
WHEELBASE : 1355.00 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 150 mm

KERB WEIGHT : 150 kg.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:
HEAD LAMP : 35W/35W - Halogen Bulb(Multi-Reflector D.C. Type)
FUEL GUAGE : Digital
TACHO METER : Analogue
TRIP METER : Digital
SPEEDOMETER : Analogue
SELF START : Available
LOW FUEL INDICATOR : Available
LOW OIL INDICATOR : NONE
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR : NONE
FUEl CONSUMPTION(CITY) : Around 30 Km/Litre
Fuel CONSUMPTION(HIGHWAY) : Around 45 Km/Litre