Indian Bikes - Segment Width increases

As per the current scenario in our Indian Automobile Industry especially the motorcycle segment is itself increases its width and in volume. Each segment bike has Economy and Performance range with in it. (Say100 cc segment which is meant for Economy has also got performance range included in it)

The change in the market segment is actually based on the requirements of the people of India who actually have varied taste in choosing their bikes.

Initially 100cc segment bikes ruled the roads in 90's. But later 2000 every thing started to change and the new era has begun. Pulsar, CBZ, Karizma are one among them who increased the demand for performance bikes.

However, today the trend has been changed and people look into performance even for the 100c bikes, this can be understood by the overwhelming response for the CB Twister. Very soon we'll be analyzing the best bikes that were released in the market recently.

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Kawasaki Ninja Launch in India

I feel really my self much proud to say that Ninja 250cc is going to launch its most awaited bike. Hey!!! this is not really a joke. Its 100% true and the days are not so far just two days to go.

Yes!!! October 5th 2009, Bajaj is going to release its first Kawasaki ninja 250.

Cheers!!!

Kawasaki Ninja ZX14 - Green Super Sport

Kawasaki Ninja ZX14 comes under the Hyper sports category with a stunning appearance and aggressive riding position, the bike fits more or less all category of bike enthusiasts.

The ZX14 being the best one in terms of torque (Engine pickup) far better than Hayabusa, it falls down when it comes for the Top Speed category (Output Power), that's the reason why ZX14 misses the no.1 position.

but ZX14 becomes no.1 in fuel efficiency. It consumes less fuel than other competitors. Even Honda which has announced that its will not cross 300Kmph, cannot provide a good mileage which is provided by ZX14. (source: Wikipedia)

Specifications:
Displacement: 1352cc
Engine Type: 4 stroke, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Fuel injected
Output Power: 140Bhp@11000rpm
Engine Torque: 155nm@7500rpm
Top Speed: above 300Kmph (364Kmph - from third party tests)

The bike is expecting to be launched in India in the third quarter. Also sources says that the bike will be priced less than 10Lacs (Hayabusa is sold at 11.5 Lacs)

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Yamaha MT01 : The devil's Cruiser

Yamaha YZF - R1 - The Real Super Sport Bike

It was 2009 when all over the world turned towards the Indian automobile market. It was such cool and unaffected by the world's recession. So lots of bikes won the hearts of youths all around the world started marching towards India to rock Indian hearts.

The one among the best rocker was Yamaha YZFR1 which has become the dream bike of most of the Indians.

The Bike has the Art-of-Racing YZF series bikes are best in performance in terms of speed and R1 being the leader of all YZF Racing bikes, R1 will be provide the ultimate experience for its rider. The Bike comes under super sports and the bike was the best among the super sports bike up to my knowledge.

The Bike is the most matured model i hope so, since it had 6 major up gradations.(1998(launch), 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2009)

When R1 was first launched it had 20Valves, but now it has 16Valves but the power has risen up and the Power ratio was 12.7:1 which was 12.4:1 previously.

Specifications:

1. Engine Displacement: 998cc
2. Engine Type: 4 stroke, DOHC, 16 Valve
3. Output Power: 180Bhp@12500rpm
4. Engine Torque: 118.3Bhp@12500rpm
5. Gear: 6 Speed
6. Weight: 177Kgs
7. Fuel Capacity: 18Ltrs
8. Top Speed: 300Kmph

Pros:

1. Leader of YZF Bikes
2. Top speed is very easy to achieve (within 45secs).
3. Handling and comfort is more satisfactory

Cons:

1. Too costly (11,50,000.RS)
2. mileage is too low (8Kmpl- worst mileage and Hayabusa gives the same worst mileage)

The bike was priced at 11,50,000.Rs and the company expects to sell around 500 bikes a year but my friend said that Yamaha customers will have reduced price.

Any how the bike is a Rocking Star in India.


Overall Rating: 9/10

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Bullet 500 ES - The 100% Original Indian Bike

Bullet 500 was the India's fastest bike after the 4-Stroke bikes started the mileage era. Only 100cc bikes was there in the market and had profitable sales. Apart from that only the Royal Enfield Bullet was with standing with it huge Engines. People buy it for pride and express others their wealth.

Initially diesel variant of Bullet has also come but due to the extra ordinary vibration and sound the bike flopped. Even though the bike company slowly gained and it again had its sales after 2000.

During the early 2000 ad 2001, Fiero, CBZ and Pulsar arched towards the higher end bikes(there was no 150cc-4stroke at that time in India).

The Monster Bullet 500, which was manufactured from 1961 with a top speed of 130Kmph, still keeps its standard and was the same until today. It has also negative factors but it gives the chance for us to drive our Grandpa's bike with the new body.

Believe me!!! when you drive this bike you'll feel like dreaming. Others feel you are a tough guy, but the Bike is utmost smooth when you cross 3000rpm.

Every Indian bike has a draw back that it cannot travel more than 100Kms at a stretch due to its smaller size. But with the Bullet you can travel more than 500kms at a stretch. (e.g: Having trip from Mumbai to Pune six times with out taking rest or from Chennai to Kanniyakumari or traveling from Kolkata to Patna.

Whatever be the route I feel that you can trust the Royal Enfield better than the est bikes in India.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 500cc
   
2. Engine type: 4- Stroke, SOHC
   
3. Output Power: 17.7Bhp@5250rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 41nm@3000rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 15Ltrs
   
6. Gear: 5 Speed
   
7. Weight: 175Kgs
   
8. Top Speed: 134Kmph
9. Price: Rs.115,800
   

Pros:

1. Symbol of Heritage for Indian Bikes
2. Only bike to have a 500cc engine at present in India.
3. Great Riding comfort
4. Excellent for Long trips

Cons:

1. Still the Same old Engine, body style is followed from 1961
   
2. Minor Quality issues are still there, only up to first service, then you cant stop respecting it.
3. Poor mileage(<35kmpl)

Even though the bike has poor mileage, its worthy to get the bike to have your own pride and Enjoy the feeling of a Hero riding on an Elephant.

What is Life if you have not driven Bullet 500 at least once.

come on!!! get your bike!!! not for race but for Pride!!!

Cheers!!!

Suzuki Intruder - Best Sport Cruiser rocking the world

The Beast Machine

The Suzuki Intruder(M1800R) one of the world's best cruiser is all the way towards India to rock Indian roads. The bikes falls under hyper sports category.

The bike provides the rider a blend of higher torque and an excellent top speed which you can never feel from any bikes in cruiser category.

The Bike design and engineering are perfect and stands a step above all the bikes of its class. The alloy wheels and the disc brakes are a step far above than the Best one.

The rider gets a feel of riding an fire horse with ultimate comfort and can reach longer distance at a stretch. I feel that the bike will fetch better performance on the highways and not on our streets.

The Roaring sound of the bike makes you to feel the best of all and for sure will improve your confidence while driving this bike. The Engine sound will be the pleasant most for the bike enthusiasts.

The Front scoop along with head lamp is more aggressive and the tail lamp too makes your follower to feel that you are the winner.

Since the torque is more even at lower speeds as low as 3200rpm, you can see the stunts that your bike can do even at lesser speed.

Wow!!! man it's a beast machine

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 1783cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4-Stroke, DOHC, v-Twin
   
3. Output Power: 125bhp@6500rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 160nm@3200rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 19Ltrs
   
6. Weight: 319Kgs(Dry)/335(Wet)
   
7. Gear: 5 Speed
   
8. Top Speed: 210Kmph
   

Pros:

1. Perfect combination of weight and torque to ensure maximum pickup as well as stability.
2. More comfortable riding position allows you to ensure making long distances at ease.
3. Top Speed - best of its class.

Cons:

1. Poor mileage
2. Not suitable for most of the Indian Roads
3. Too much costly (Rs. 12,50,000)

The Bike was launched along with Hayabusa. Suzuki was the only company to launch Hyper sports bike in India. Expecting Kawasaki ZX14 to be launched.

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Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R - The Lightning arrived

The Suzuki Hayabusa which was actually launched in 1999. The Bike falls under Hyper Sport bikes category.

The Hayabusa has three generations:

1. 1999 Edition - Top Speed of 305Kmph
2. 2001 Edition - Top Speed of 335Kmph
3. 2008 Edition - Top Speed of 390Kmph

Hayabusa is the unbeatable winner of the world in Hyper sports category.

In 1999 it overtook the CBR1100XX - world's fastest at that time. The Bikes had 1299cc Engine and with an Output power of 15.1Bhp and it remained up to 2007.

But after the release of Kawasaki ZX14 and BMW K1200S which outperformed Hayabusa, the competition in Hyper sport bikes was increased, this made Suzuki to upgrade its Engine.

This time the All new Hayabusa easily defeated all other models and became the best bike in the Category in the World.

Specifications:

1. Engine Displacement: 1340cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4-Stroke, DOHC, 4-cylinder, 16-Valve
   
3. Output power: 197Bhp @8500rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 139nm @7000rpm
   
5. Gear: 6 speed
   
6. Fuel Capacity: 21Ltrs
   
7. Weight: 220Kgs(dry)/240kgs(wet)
   

The Bike was launched in India in Auto Expo'2008. The bike was priced at Rs.12,50,000 and the company expects to sell 150bikes a year in India.

The Company has also launched Suzuki Intruder in India

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Honda Interceptor: Paladin with Luxury

Honda VFR800, called as Interceptor, is the Sports Touring bike targetted towards India after the launch of Suzuki Hayabusa(GSX1000R).

Honda VFR800 is the model which was an upgrade to the VFR750F, since VFR750F failed to compete more aggressively with its competitors due to its heavy weight. So the Lighter version of Sports Touring vehicle added up with the latest technology presented us the VFR800.

The Bike was introduced in the year 1998, from then the bike occupied the first position among the Sports Touring Bikes.

The most awaiting Interceptor 2009 was said to be launched in India too. Already Suzuki Hayabusa was launched in India and also the Purchasing power of an Indian is increasing better than most of the countries says World's famous automobile companies.

Specifications:

1. Engine Displacement: 800 cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4 Stroke DOHC
   
3. Output Power: 107bhp @ 10500rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 80nm @ 8750rpm
   
5. Weight: 218kgs
   
6. Fuel Capacity: 22Ltrs
   
7. Gear: 6 speed
   
8. Top Speed: 170kmph(Actual more than 200kmph)
   

Pros:

1. Superior Design, A combination of Speed and comfort
2. Dual Under-Seat Exhausts

Cons:

1. Little bit heavier
2. Not much suitable for street races.

Cheers!!!

Honda CBR600RR: 2009 Edition

Hi All,

I have already updated about the info that CBR600RR is planning to reach India by mid of June 2009.

Honda CBR600RR was one of the world's most successful bikes. The bike started its way from 2003 crossing 3 major upgrades and fourth upgrade will be in the 2009 Edition.

There will be no change is Engine capacity, compression ratio, Bore ... but hte changes will be made in carburetion. The new 2009 CBR600RR carries DSFI along with 40mm throttle and a denso 12-hole injector.

Baking systems were upgraded with Honda's latest ABS system.

Weight has been increased to 185kgs.

To view the detailed technical specs of the bike click here

Honda Rocks!!!

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Honda CBR600RR: Nightmare Arrives

vrooooom!!!! Honda!!!

The nightmare is going to enter the streets of India very Soon!!!!

Honda CBR600RR was one of the world's best bikes. It was launched in 2003 and from that year it had won all the super sport title.

Honda CBR600RR is inspired by its predecessors CBR1000RR which in turn inspired by RC211v, a MotoGP bike from Honda.

First Bike in the World to have PGM -DSFI,

1. Unit Prolink rear suspension
2. Dual Staged Fuel Injection

The Name RR stands for "Racing Replica" which is named because of its Racing looks and aggressive Engine and for its other characteristics such as

1. Riding position
2. Center up Exhaust
   
3. swing arm (ultimate comfort)

Already 2003, 2005 and 2007 models have rocked the world and the new 2009 version of CBR600RR is going to be launched in India.

Price will be around - 2.5L to 2.75L

Expect the Review and Latest Specs about the bike very soon!!!

Cheers!!!

Honda ready to launch Bikes above 250cc

Is that true???

Analysis is going on once confirmed, I'll update you with the news..

Watch out the space until then!!!

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Yes, the information which i was true and the Honda has decided to launch the Higher end sport bikes into India.

The Bikes are

1. CBR600RR
2. Interceptor

Both the Bikes are world famous bikes from the house of Honda.

They are known for its world class design which meets excellent performance.

Honda is interested more on Indian Automobile Market because of the ever increasing purchasing power of the Indians.

Hurrah!!! Hurrah!!!

Those days are not so far!!! Indian streets filled with Superior bikes just like that!!!

Lets expect the same!!!

Cheers!!!

Indian Bikes Cubic Capacity - Classification

INDIAN BIKES CLASSIFICATION
(in terms of CUBIC CAPACITY)

On the basis of cubic capacity, Indian bikes cfan be classified into Eight Major Classifications.

They are:

1. Below 100cc Bikes
   
2. 100cc Bikes
3. 125cc Bikes
4. 150cc Bikes
5. 180cc Bikes
6. 200cc Bikes
   
7. 220c Bikes
8. 350cc Bikes and
   
9. Above 350cc Bikes

Apart from these classification new Three classification arose in the recent years

They are:

1. 110cc Bikes
2. 135cc Bikes
3. 160cc Bikes

The most expected Classification to enter this group is 250c bikes(Kawasaki Ninja).

Expert review about the bikes that falls under this category very soon.

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