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Honda Announces New CV-Matic Automatic Transmission For Cub-Style Scooters

Honda has announed today that it has developed a new automatic transmission, CV-Matic which can be used in combination with Cub-Sytle engines.

The new CV-Matic features a new cooling system developed on the basis of Honda’s small-motorcyle automatic transmission technology which protects the drive belt from high temperatures enhancing the durability and at the same time allowing for a more compact design with shorter distance between the pulleys.

Honda has applied 14 patents for this technology. The new system will be available with Cub-style scooters to be released in the ASEAN region starting in 2010.

[Via: CC]

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Yamaha India Holds Racing Ride Tech Challenge

Yamaha India brought out another round of Racing Ride Tech Challenge exclusively for its customers on the 21st June, 2009, where Yamaha bike owners zoomed on the tracks of India Expo Mart, Greater Noida Expressway. This initiative by Yamaha has drawn a platform for all the potential users to show off their spectacular steeds.

“Motor Sports is an integral part of our Brand Image. It has always been Yamaha’s endeavor to promote motor sports along with safe biking. As a part of our Brand image we want to promote local club level races like Racing Ride Tech. There are thousands of our customers who want to participate in these events for the love of the sport & thrill. This also gives us the opportunity to come closer to our consumers. The event has been extremely successful and this can be seen from the huge participation of the bike enthusiasts,” Sanjay Tripathi, Division Head, Product Planning & Brand Management said.

[Via: motorbeam]

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Bajaj-TVS headlock again?

Bajaj Auto has been granted “ExhausTEC” Patent. Will TVS be forced to withdraw it’s models which are using the same technology?

With the Indian Patent Office granting exclusive rights to Bajaj’s “ExhausTEC” system used in their bikes, could spell trouble for TVS Motor Co. Ltd. The south Indian auto major has been using the same system to enhance engine performance of the Apache range.

The two firm were in a headlock earlier when TVS was about to launch the 125cc Flame with the digital twin spark technology. Bajaj Auto had filed a case alleging that TVS Motors had used the technology patented by it in 2002.

The court decided in favor of Bajaj Auto and TVS had to withdraw TVS Falme and re-launch the bike with a single-spark. The court ruling also barred TVS from using twin-spart technology on any of its future models.

According to Bajaj the “ExhausTEC” system significantly improves low and mid range torque in a single cylinder four stroke engine. The system involves a simple and effective method of uses an extra chamber with predetermind volume attached to the exhaust pipe.

The TVS big-wigs must be having sleepless nights as the Apache is one of their bestsellers and with the patent being granted they stand a risk of getting into another row with Bajaj. S. Ravikumar, vice-president, Bajaj Auto said that the patent has armed Bajaj with power of infringement and only time will tell what they plan to do next.

Well according to law gurus all is not over yet for TVS as they have an option to file a post-grant opposition within a year of the patent grant and challenge Bajaj’s patent. Meanwhile, they can still continue to sell the Apache model questioning the very validity of the patent, and face Bajaj in the court should Bajaj file a legal suit.

[Via: BIKE]

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