After the Indian government initative, that allowed manufacturers to import bikes above 800cc category, global bike makers planned to make their mark in 7 million indian two wheeler market. Yamaha recently launched its 1000cc R1 and 1600cc MT-01, others like Suzuki and Honda are mulling at their options. Buoyed by the response for its sedans …
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TVS plans 180cc & 200cc apache and neo step thru
TVS apache 180cc & 200cc and neo step thru TVS rolled out step thru through its indonesian subsidiary now plans to test it on Indian roads. TVS is also planning few upgrades of the Apache (180 and 200 cc). In 2008 TVS also plans a hi powered scooty. Next year TVS will focus on new …
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150cc challenge – Hunk Vs Unicorn Vs X-treme Vs Pulsar Vs apache RTR
Battle b/n the beasts: In 2007 alone two new premium bikes have been launched. As competition becomes tougher its hard to find the right products suits for you and more than introspection,comparison shows the true colour. We here compare all the 150cc bikes and dig out the pros and cons of the products. TVS apache …
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Update: TVS star city 110cc
More information has come out on TVS new Star city 110cc. Star city’s 110cc is bored(51mm to 53.5mm) out of 100cc engine. The new CVTi(Charge motion Variable Timing intelligence) engine combines swirl and tumble motion to achieve a very high in-cylinder charge leading to improved combustion. In addition, high energy ignition, projected spark plug and …
Update: TVS Apache RTR FI
More information has come out on TVS apache RTR FI(Fuel Injection). The 159.7cc of apache RTR is equipped with Fuel Injection Technology. Apart from the new heart, apache also features disc brake in the rear to provide necessary control for apachians. TVS has made few vital changes in design department too. Apache RTR FI slim …
Update: Yamaha’s YZF R1 and MT01 in India
Yamaha R1 and MT01 will soon take the credit of being the first legally available hi-powered bike in india. You no longer have to go grey market for bigger bikes( the super rich in India buys around 250 imported bikes every year but most of them in the grey market). Indian government allowed the import …
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Royal Enfield Fuel Injection engine
Royal Enfield unveiled the first product of its next generation engine. The 500cc UCE (Unit Constructed Engine) or integrated gearbox engine is equipped with Fuel Injection technology. The 500cc EFI will first feature in Royal Enfield Electra. The 500cc UCE still features pushrod operation of the two valves per cylinder but is otherwise very modern, …
Suzuki access vs kinetic flyte
Choosing a scooter is really a tough task, this becomes even tougher when you are given two new items. Suzuki has unveiled its access and Kinetic has unveiled its flyte in the new 125cc segment. Also, is it for the sake of 125cc whether you have to wither your love to the scooty, activa and …
Hero Honda Hunk 150cc – Pictorial Review
1) Hero Honda Hunk is available in four colours – panther black, fighter blue, red and silver. On the road Hunk comes at a price of Rs61,590. 2) Hero Honda Hunk is powered by an 150cc Engine, delivering 14.4PS @ 8500 RPM of power and 12.80 N-m @ 6500 of torque. Advanced Tumble Flow Induction …
Hero Honda Splendor Plus limited edition
Hero Honda Motors Ltd today launched a limited/special edition variant of its 100 cc motorcycle Splendor Plus priced at Rs 41,250 (ex-showroom Delhi). Hero Honda plans to manufacture only 50,000 units of the limited/special edition variant of Splendor Plus which would sport various added features such as black body colour, silver mono tone stripes, black …