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Hero Honda Launches all New Super Splendor

rajiv — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:14:13 +0000

Hero Honda India has updated the Super Splendor, the New Super Splendor comes with new graphics and some additional features. It has been priced at Rs. 45,950 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Additional/New Features of Hero Honda New Super Splendor

New Hero Honda Super Splendor comes with following additional features:

- New graphics
- Redesigned alloy wheels
- Redesigned tail light
- Redesigned headlight
- Translucent bikini visor
- New meter console
- Broad exhaust muffler
- Black coating on the engine
- Chrome garnish on storage compartment

Suzuki Slingshot Images

rajiv — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:14:44 +0000

Suzuki Slingshot Images.

New Hero Honda Hunk TV Commercial

rajiv — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:59:10 +0000

New Hero Honda Hunk TV Commercial

Hero Honda to launch all New Hunk

rajiv — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:42:51 +0000

Hero Honda is all set to launch the New 2010 Hunk. It is expcted to be launched in few days. Hero Honda New Hunk appears to be a decent looking motorcycle with its small fairing and has tank shrouds.

Changes/Additional features of New 2010 Hero Honda Hunk:

- Rear Disc Brake
- Digital and Analog Speedometer with clear fonts
- All New visor
- All New front fender
- Tubeless tyres
- LED tail lamps
- Attractive graphics on the tank
- Bull Logo on tank shrouds
- Maintenance-free battery

The tank shrouds are big and New Hunk’s tank has good knee recess. Similar to some popular international bikes, New Hunk’s telescopic fork is golden in colour. This nicely gels with the 5 spoke black alloy wheels. The gas holder of the rear suspension is also golden. Hero Honda’s New Hunk embraces the contemporary black theme – the handlebar weight, alloy wheels, silencer guard and the grab rail of the New Hunk are painted black. Suspension is through telescopic fork at the front and the rear suspension is a 5 step adjustable gas charged one.

New Hero Honda Hunk is expected to feature digital plus analogue instrument cluster which is the latest trend among premium bikes. New Hunk’s battery is the same 12V-7Ah and the ignition is through AMI(Advanced Microprocessor Ignition). New Hunk’s engine is same as the X-Treme’s 4 stroke 150cc engine. It develops 14bhp at 8500rpm of power and 12.8Nm of Torque. Hunk’s 150cc engine is mated with a conventional 5speed gearbox. Similar to the TVS CVTi engine the Hunk’s 150cc engine produces tumble induction for efficient burning which means more efficiency.

Yamaha India stops the production of G5, Gladiator and Alba

rajiv — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:13:09 +0000

Today Yamaha India announced the close the production of of G5 and Alba (both 106cc) and Gladiator.Also Yamaha made it clear that the models won’t be upgraded to BSIII norms. Yamaha launched the three new bikes in last week for the Indian Market, so company want to concentrate more on the new launched, said by Yamaha India.

Suzuki India Launches Slingshot in India

rajiv — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:33:33 +0000

Suzuki India has launched the Slingshot in India. Its is powered by a 124cc engine and is available in two variants – Slingshot Alloy and Slingshot Spoke. Both the models are kick start and have drum brakes. The prices are Rs. 53000 for the alloy variant and Rs. 51000 for the spoke variant. In terms of design and styling the SlingShot 125 looks very plain jane and simple in comparison to other bikes available in this segment like recently launched Pulsar 135 and even the smaller segemnt bike – CB Twister looks better than the SlingShot 125. The instrument cluster of Suzuki SlingShot 125 is plain jane with a large speedometer and fuel gauge with other tell tales on right side of speedometer.

Yamaha R15 Catches Fire

rajiv — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:54:40 +0000

A Yamaha R15 caught fire in Hyderabad while the rider was negotiating a flyover. The cause of this fire still remains a mystery, with Yamaha officials opting to keep silent on this matter. The right side of the R15 was damaged by the fire, with the fairing charred. One of the possible reasons for the fire could be the leakage of fuel from the fuel tank or after re-fueling. Thankfully no one was hurt.

[Via: motorbeam]

Yamaha India Launches 3 New Bikes

rajiv — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:40:06 +0000

Japanese two-wheeler maker Yamaha on Wednesday launched three bikes in India priced between Rs 47,000 and Rs 59,000 a unit. The three motorcycles – SZ, SZ-X and YBR 125 -were unveiled in Greater Noida by actor and Yamaha brand ambassador John Abraham While SZ and SZ-X are powered by a 153cc engine, the YBR 125 will run on a 123cc engine.

“The launch of these three bikes are in line with Yamaha’s true commitment to provide world class product to its customers. “We are confident that these bikes will capture the imagination of the whole generation of bikers who are looking for something extra,” India Yamaha Motors chief executive officer and managing director Yukimine Tsuji told reporters.

[Via: rediff]

Honda Launches VFR1200F in India

rajiv — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:59:28 +0000

Honda India has launched its new super bike, VFR1200F , at ex-showroom price of Rs 17.5 lakh in Delhi today. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India President and CEO Shinji Aoyama has said that VFR1200F is a fun bike manufactured at the Honda’s most advanced facility and the mother plant of global motorcycles – the Kumamoto factory in Japan. VFR1200F is a concept driven by extensive customer needs.

Honda’s VFR1200F is powered by a Liquid-cooled 4-stroke UNICAM 76° V-4 engine 1237 cc that generates a peak power of 170 hp (127 kW) and a maximum torque of 129 Nm. The transmission is Six-speed automatic with two modes and manual mode (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission). This superbike sports front dual full-floating 320mm discs with CBS six-piston calipers with ABS and rear single 276mm disc with CBS two-piston caliper with ABS brakes.

[Via: Vicky]

Yamaha India Launches SS125

rajiv — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:40:18 +0000

Riding the wave of sports biking and adding more zing to its portfolio, Yamaha India has introduced SS 125 packed with the advantages of 4-stroke, 125 cc, 11 PS, 5-speed bike; the Stylish and Sporty SS125 is a unique combination of sports biking and style. The SS125 has been designed for substantial and overall improvement in running performance, overall sporty design and product reliability with added features and advantages of practical functionality of commuting bikes, such as fuel economy and cost effectiveness. If you notice closely the SS125 is nothing but a re-named Gladiator with a sticker job and you are completely right.

SS125 showcases benchmark of 125cc styling, refinement and a free-revving 11 bhp engine with Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor (YTPS) that delivers stupendous standing acceleration. 5 speed gearbox allows the rider to make the most of a wide power band to experience excellent performance in both around-town and high-speed riding. With the Aerodynamic racy under-cowl, SS125 is ergonomically designed. Sporty Tachometer, Lowered front cowl, Lightweight Aluminum wheels and powered front Disc Brakes gives it a dynamic yet sophisticated demeanor.

[Via: Motorbeam]