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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Pulsar vs Karizma - Which is the Best?

It is a long time rival between the Great Karizma and the Rocking Pulsar.

From the year 2003, the competition between P180 and Karizma started. P180 however hard it fought with Karizma.

Pulsar 180 which has an output power of 15Bhp was refined to an unbeatable 16.51Bhp but Karizma had still 16.7Bhp(New Karizma has 17Bhp - so what? new pulsar 180 also produces 17Bhp)

But because of the higher cubic capacity of the engine and better engine torque Karizma stays ahead of Pulsar 180.

But Bajaj has not stopped and launched P200 with 18Bhp(1Bhp more than KarizmaR) which overtook Karizma in all means.

Pulsar 220 was not released concentrating on Karizma. Karizma can be compared only with Pulsar 180 and 200.

Pulsar 220 has latest ergonomics, design style and fairing much better than Karizma but not the Majestic appearance that Karizma has from its beginning.

I'm not opposer of Karizma but the engine needs up gradation to withstand in the current Market situation.

To be frank Pulsar is 4 steps ahead (Distinctly Ahead) than Karizma. May be the new Karizma Fi might overtake the Pulsar 220Fi but before that pulsar launched its new fastest again Pulsar220i with bigger carburetor with unbeatable speed.

So its not worthwhile delaying the time lines for the release of a new bike.

Until or Unless Karizma releases a new bike (Provided it should be better than at least Pulsar 200 in its engine performance) Karizma in not better than Pulsar.

Cheers!!!

Indian Bikes Review - Start its era again

Hi Pals,

I am very glad that i got a good response from my dear friends and stranger friends, who wanted me to write comments about the bikes again.

I am very grateful to the hope that they kept on me and thank you guys for you comments.

I'll continue my job from today, and will meet all your expectation.

also there was a request from guys to compare bikes with respect to speed, mileage, Style, performance,etc...

Expect them...

Cheers!!!

Pulsar 220 DTSi - Fear the Fastest Guy

The New Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-i, the all new name of the Bajaj's power packed series of Entry Level Sport bike.

Again the Pulsar has become the leader overtaking its international branded competitor YAMAHA.

Actually, it was bajaj who changed the carburetor Engine into Fuel injected engine, which is too costly and the fuel injector was prepared by Delphi. Hence this replacement of carburetor instead of Fi has saved lots and lots of money along with that Si was an already available technology which also contributed lesser R&D expenses. So the bike was priced less than INR 71,000(which is a steal for Indian youths)

In the latest P220, pulsar had implemented its own carburetor Engine with its equipped technology of swirled induction, which was implemented in tiny 125 and 135cc engines.

The new carburetor which is quick larger than other carburetors provided the bike extra speed and with a better mileage.

The only constraint is pick up of P220Fi is slightly missing in new P220, but the top speed which even crosses 140 gradually is considered to be the best part and makes it a Fastest Indian.

I have decided my next bike. Have you???

Cheers!!!

Hayabusa race : nice one

Yamaha MT01 : The devil's Cruiser

Rolls Royce Back to India

Rolls Royce, a dream car of all Indian riches. It was those days where Rolls Royce considered Indian Market as the place for tiny cars. But when the demand for cars grew down all over the world, India alone made a new debut, a sharp increase in the sales of automobiles.

Rolls Royce is now satisfied with the growth of Indian automobile market and hence planning to launch two new models of 2 Rolls Royce into India.

The Currently available models are:

1. Phantom
2. Phantom coupe and
   
3. Phantom Drop head coupe.

Also the important thing is Phantom drop head coupe is targeted for normal riches and costs just less than 45Lacs.

Gone are the days where Rolls Royce was a dream. Soon I too will get a Rolls Royce Phantom.

Cheers!!!

New bike from TVS

TVS is going to announce a new 125cc scooter bike. Not sure of the name but i caught a photo of the bike along with hte person who is test riding the bike.

check tomorrow for the image...

BMW Bikes in India

It is well known all around the world that BMW will intorduce its ikes where it has already launched cars.

Best example is Netherlands, when the BMW launched the cars in the country, the bike sector of BMW made a study and introduced the bikes that suits them.

The same case now runs in India. BMW is much satisfied with India than expected in the car segment so the plans for Bike segment is also started. The Conceptualization is about to be completed.

It is expected that BMW could launch 600cc bikes in India. other resources also say that BMW is the company which concentrates on success and hence R&D for a cruiser bike with 300cc Engine is being prepared especially for Indian roads.

Whatever may be the product, Indians are ready to welcome BMW bikes into India.

Cheers!!!

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

Cheers!!!

Best 150cc Bike - Pros and Cons of Bikes - Pulsar and CBZ Xtreme

The Pros and Cons part will reveal the final debate on all the Top 6 bikes, that we consider from the beginning.

The pros and cons will be subdivided into 3 parts (i.e., 2 bikes per post).

I hope it will cover possible all Pros as well as cons of the bike.

Pulsar 150 2009:

Pulsar 150 bike is the rocking model of the bajaj from the year 2002. The bike has nearly four Upgrades and hence it is always an evergreen bike available in India.

The Bike has 2 serious upgrades in Engine. The Engine provides a very good 14.01Bhp output power, which is second highest output power from a 150cc Engine. Not only this the bike has a very good torque of 12.76nm@6000rom which is not the best but not like the rest. The new bike design with tank scoops adds looks to the bike.

The main plus point of the pulsar is its furious pick up. The bike is just 129Kgs and hence the torque helps it to reach the best out of the bike very easily. When the bike is at 6000rpm we can see a sharp change in your race, the Pulsar150 really rocks above 6000rpm also. Reaching 85Kmph is not at all a big target for Pulsar but after that the performance of the bike reduces largely.

the Bike is also best to drive at lesser speeds. In the 5th Gear, you can reach from 20Kmph to 80Kmph at just 14.3 seconds, where as other bikes take more than 17seconds to reach 80Kmph in 5th gear.

The sound will be interesting always and at all speeds. you will really shout Wow!!! at the roar of pulsar making you to feel as though you are driving a true sports bike. It will enthuse you to drive more faster. The sound will be like "Drive me more, Lets go!". The Bike has a top speed of 113Kmph second best speed among 150cc engine.

The main draw back in pulsar is the Forks. There is an imbalance in holding the fork of the Bike. The fork in pulsar attached to the Handle bar with the help of a screw which gets loosened because of the forks more telescopic. This causes a slight jerk when the screw was loose which makes the rider to fall immediately. In the 200, 220 and the current 180 pulsars have this problem rectified.

Nothing more to complain about the bike, every thing is good and Pulsar is exactly a Male Bike.

According to me Pulsar is a Strong Companion, who increases your confidence always.

(Over-all Rating: 83%)

CBZ Xtreme ATFT:

CBZ the second 150cc 4 -stroke motorcycle in India, has changed its looks and name into one of the best 150cc bike available now. The bike has good looks and style and designed for taller riders also and new colors and Graphics added recently.

The Bike has the best output power in 150cc segment with 14.4Bhp@8500rpm and excellent torque of engine is 12.8nm@6000rpm which is slightly more than Pulsar 150 anyway. But the Height and Weight plays negatively for the bike. The dry weight which is around 136Kgs and the height of the bike with 18" wheels makes the bike to allow more air to pass through and makes it difficult to drive your bike with utmost power, but still we can reach 125kmph (Speedo-error: Actual 110Kmph ).

The bike has a very good support from the 3rd and 4th Gear where the pickup is at the maximum for these gears.

The bike's sound is very silent and it wont make us to feel that the bike is running at 50-55Kmph. But above 85Kmph the bike shivers but not as bad as pulsar.

The bike's cost is too higher than pulsar 150 but the color and Graphics makes it worthy.

The bike fails to enthuse the rider but the looks enthuse the viewers and makes new fans for the rider.

The mileage tells us the bad news about the engine. The Engine is a well performing drunkard. The small 150 cc engine drinks similar to bigger engines.

According to me, "CBZ Xtreme helps you to make a good show with style"

(Over all Rating: 79%)

That's all for now...

Cheers!!!

Best 150cc Bike - Racing

Racing is the most important aspect why the people choose 150cc bike in India. The Bikes in India are now upgraded and day by day .

Let us consider the top six bikes for this comparison too.

To win the Racing game, what we need in the bike is Pickup and Output power

Pickup is given by Torque. The other factors include bikes aerodynamics and Engine Capacity, etc...

So considering the Torque, 150c bikes are sorted below

1. Yamaha FZ-S with 13.6nm@6000rpm
2. Suzuki GS150R with 13.4nm@6000rpm
3. Apache RTR160 with 13.1nm@6000rpm
4. Honda Unicorn with 13nm@5500rpm
5. CBZ Xtreme with 12.8nm@6500rpm
6. Pulsar 150 with 12.7nm@6500rpm

So considering these features alone is not the way, there is an another factor CC and Output power,

The TVS Apache carrying the highest Cubic capacity (159.7cc) of the Engine and Output power of 15.2Bhp which is the est n class and make it est suited for racing.

The Unicorn fairing a poor output power stands back behind Pulsar and CBZ Xtreme. and the same case applies to Suzuki GS150R.

The Racing Award goes like this,

1. Apache RTR 160
2. CBZ Xtreme
3. Pulsar 150
4. FZ-S
5. Suzuki GS150R
6. Honda Unicorn

Cheers!!!

Suzuki Heat 125 - Suzuki's 100cc Bike

Suzuki Heat 125, was actually introduced by the Suzuki to facilitate the 100cc segment, but the Bike carries a powerful Engine which is exactly the Zeus Engine.

Because of the lack of Aero-Dynamics and low grade design, the bike was priced low and targeted towards the inferior segment.

The Bike has a respectable torqued engine which provides 10nm at a least 3500rpm which is the best in the class better than any 125cc bikes and hence pick up is not a problem.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 124cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4 Stroke, SOHC
   
3. Output Power: 8.83Bhp@7000rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 10.15nm@3500rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 12Ltrs
   
6. Weight: 120Kgs
   
7. Gear: 4 Speed
   
8. Top Speed: 96Kmph

Pros:

1. Best in pickup and Top speed
2. Very Low maintenance
3. Cheapest bike in 125cc segment
   

Cons:

1. Poor body design
2. Broader Rear lamp creates ugly looks.
3. Non Stability of bikes at higher speeds.

Cheers!!!

Platina 125 - Cheapest yet the Best

Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si, the new face from Bajaj with the XCD125 Engine is now the recent talk of the town.

With the price tag less than Rs.45000, the bike has the best performance of an 125c bike at the price of an 100cc Bike.

The Bike is an very good alternative for the100cc Bikes, (for e.g.: Hero Honda Passion was sold at 48,000 (without ES)).

The people who prefer the 100cc bikes can easily prefer the better Platina 125. But the thing is you have to sacrifice the Bike's re-sale value.

Also the mileage is the best thing to say about Platina 125cc, it gives a Dazzling 103Kmpl and more at speed level of 50-60Kmph.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 124.6cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4 Stroke, SOHC, DTS Si(Swirled Induction)
   
3. Output Power: 9.45Bhp@7000rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 10.9Bhp@5000rpm
   
5. Gear: 5 Speed
   
6. Weight: 113Kgs
   
7. Fuel Capacity: 13Ltrs
   
8. Top Speed: 93Kmph

Pros:

1. Ultimate Pick-Up better than most of the 150cc bikes
2. Most fuel-Efficient 125cc bike
3. Platina Styling and graphics design.
4. One among the Cheapest 125cc Bikes
   

Cons:

1. Light weight, hence difficult to ride on windy roads
2. Needs good maintenance for Engine longevity

Platina 125cc is targeted only for the 100cc bike segment to provide a better bike at a price equivalent to 100c bikes.

Sure!!! It runs a step ahead on the road as well as in the Performance

Overall Rating: 6.3/10

Cheers!!!

Best 150cc bike in India - Speed and Mileage combination

The Indian bikes are mainly concentrated on Mileage bikes because of the ever increasing fuel price. Only the bikes with good mileage gets success in the Market.

With the Mileage on the other side, the Indian current youth generation concentrate more on the speed. This era created after the Pulsar created a demand for high speed bikes in India and this thirst was not yet satisfied completely.

That is why, I too wanted to compare the mileage and speed of the bikes to know which bike is better, in terms of the better combination of the both.

The First rank for the best mileage goes to Bajaj Pulsar. Pulsar provides a best ever mileage of 62Kmpl, under optimum speed of 55Kmph to 65Kmph and the worst case was 55Kmpl, under speed conditions of above 85Kmph. Pulsar 150 also provides the Top Speed of 115Kmph which get the Fourth Rank for Top Speed.

The Second Rank for the Best mileage will be shared by Honda Unicorn and Suzuki GS150R.

Unicorn provides better mileage as good as pulsar giving 60Kmpl under Optimum speed of 55Kmph to 65Kmph and the worst case for the speed conditions of above 85Kmph was 53Kmpl. Unicorn failed to stand in the Top speed with just Top Speed of 105Kmph stands behind the other 150cc bikes.

Suzuki GS150R provides the same mileage as Unicorn but not constant all the times. The bikes mileage differs even on the slight changes in the rpm of the bike. But the mileage of 59-60Kmpl can be achieved at the Optimum speed of 60Kmph to 70Kmph because of its 6th Gear. Also the Mileage is more than 50Kmpl even at speeds more than 95Kmph. The GS150R lies in a safer position with 120Kmph - second highest speed in 150cc bikes. But i have done 123Kmph with it (not sure about speedometer errors).

The Third Rank for the Best mileage goes to Apace RTR 160 providing a better mileage of 48Kmpl at Optimum speed of 50Kmph to 60Kmph. the worst case is 38Kmpl for the speed conditions of above 75Kmph. The top speed is the most satisfactory and Apache does 120Kmph as the top speed.

The Fourth Rank was occupied by the CBZ Xtreme with an average mileage of 46Kmpl at optimum speed between 55Kmph to 70Kmph(most probably 65Kmph). The Bike does a top speed of 110Kmph. The weight and Height is the negative factor that affect the bike's mileage. The worst case mileage is not too bad with the bike providing 42kmpl fir the speed conditions above 85Kmph.

The Last but not the least, the Fifth position was occupied by the Yamaha FZ-S with an average mileage of 43Kmpl at optimum speed between 50Kmph to 60Kmph. The worst case for the mileage is too bad such that it can provide just 35Kmpl at speed conditions of above 80Kmph. The Top Speed of the bike is ultimate and it does 125Kmph actually but company says 132Kmph( lies!!!), which is occupying the first position.

So the Best Speed and Mileage Award goes to:

1. Suzuki GS150R - 59Kmpl - 120Kmph
   
2. Bajaj Pulsar - 62Kmpl - 113Kmph
   
3. Apache RTR160 - 48Kmpl - 120Kmph
   
4. Honda Unicorn - 60Kmpl - 105Kmph
   
5. Yamaha FZ-S - 43Kmpl - 125Kmph
   
6. Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme - 46Kmpl - 110Kmph
   

Cheers!!!

Bajaj Avenger - Indian Cruiser

Bajaj Avenger (previously Eliminator), was a successful cruiser bike in India. The bike flopped in its previous version Eliminator because of its costlier price.

The bike was aimed at competing with the Indian cruisers - Bullet series of bikes. The Avenger being the smallest of all cruisers in India with an alarming Engine power and torque out performed Bullet series in performance but the longevity of the Engine is an issue still.

Any how the 200cc Engine gives the bike enough support to withstand the Market.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 198.8cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4 Stroke, SOHC, Oil cooled
   
3. Output Power: 17.5Bhp@8000rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 16.8Bhp@6000rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 14Ltrs
   
6. Gear: 5 Speed
   
7. Weight: 152Kgs
   
8. Top Speed: 120Kmph

Pros:

1. Riding position gives ultimate comfort
2. suitable for long distances
3. Fuel gauge fits on the Tank
4. Bullet like wind shield
   

Cons:

1. The Shorter bike size makes it difficult for the taller bike riders
2. The tail lamp is not a better option
   

Overall Rating: 8.1/10

Best 150cc bike in India - Price Worth Analysis

In the 150cc segment of motor cycles, the price plays the first major role for the sales sector. The people always prefer the most performing bike with the least price.

The Least priced bike in the 150cc segment was Pulsar 150. Even though it is enabled with Digital circuit, the company still keeps its price lesser because of its old engine. The company will raise the price of Pulsar 150 only after the release of Fuel Injected Engine.

The next least priced bike was the Suzuki GS150R. Compared with other 150cc bikes has all the latest features such as Advanced Digital Cockpit, 6-Gears but still priced less along with and less than other four bikes.

The Third least priced 150cc bikes was the CBZ Xtreme, even thought eh engine has not been upgraded only because of the sticker and additional graphics, the bike's price has been increased. followed by Unicorn which has the same added graphics and logo and not the new engine.

Then comes the Apache RTR 160RD and Refresh, completely added power. The new technology of bikes and ultimate styling has been added to the bike. Price looks higher but satisfies customers wholly.

Last but not least, costliest in 150c segment, the FZ-S which cost more than 72K well known for its Brand name Yamaha. A world class motorcylce has the world class price. But the ike fails in terms of worthiness. The price is higher ut the power is not that much higher than the rest.

So the "The Price is Right" award goes to,

1. Suzuki GS150R
2. Pulsar 150 DTSi
3. Apache RTR 160RD

Thats all for the price!!!

Cheers!!!

Fiat Grande Punto: Fiat's Success Maker of the World

Fiat is now ready to launch the world's famous Grande Punto into India on 17th June 2009.

The Car is released in India to compete with Fabia and i20. Also the Honda jazz will be joining the competition too.

Punto will be featuring with the engine that is the biggest in the segment.

In the B+ segment of cars, the new comer Punto will be trend setter and also will induce the other manufacturers to have a better variant. Hope fully Hyundai is also ready to launch its i30 into India if the fiat occupies the market.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 1368cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4 Cylinders,16 -valves inline
   
3. Output Power: 90bhp@4000rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 115nm@4500rpm
5. Top Speed: 185Kmph

Pros:

1. Much lesser ost than the Honda Jazz but much better performance than other cars of the B+ segment cars.
2. Better mileage with best acceleration

Cons:

1. Styling needs to be improved to win the rivaries.

Cheers!!!

Best 150cc bike in India - Comparative analysis

Best 150cc Bike in India (Entry level Sports bike)

I would like to consider the 150cc Bikes only in entry level. So I wont be including R15 in this range since it is an absolute Sports bike.

Now in India we have 6 Major 150cc Branded Bikes they are:

1. Bajaj Pulsar 150
2. HeroHonda CBZ XTreme
   
3. Honda Unicorn
4. TVS Apache RTR 160 RD
   
5. Suzuki GS150R
6. Yamaha FZ-S

I have considered only the leading models so i neglected Hunk and Discover150. RTR 160Fi goes a bit higher than the 150cc price and so i have not included it too.

I would like to analyze the best bike on each and every aspects that a bike should be in my following post of Best 150cc bike.

Based on the overall aspects I have ranked the 6-bikes below:

1. Suzuki GS150R
2. TVS Apache RD
3. Yamaha FZ-S
4. Pulsar 150
5. CBZ XTreme
6. Honda Unicorn

The reasons and the performance of the bikes will e followed in my upcoming posts on Best 150cc Bike.

Cheers!!!

TVS Victor GX - More Smiles More Miles

TVS Victor was the first 110cc 4 Stroke bike launched in India. The period was when the thirst for both speed and economy are expected from the bikes. Victor was at a step above and wanted to step a head of 100cc bikes. So it announced Victor 110cc bike at the price of 100cc bikes.

Victor GL, GX are the brands which rocked the 100cc segment until the entry of Discover 110cc a bit better than Victor.

Even now the users of Victor GL and GX have their bikes brand new but we cant see an discover 110cc at least in better condition. The bike has better combination of Speed, economy, Durability and requires very less maintenance charges.

When it comes to the Top speed Victor over takes most of the 125cc bikes, with 98Kmph (discover 110cc 93Kmph) which is not prevailing among most of the 100c bikes, also it takes just 23 seconds to reach the topspeed.
(Note: it takes 35 Seconds for a passion to reach 88Kmph(speedo reading 95Kmph))

This made Victor to have a better position in the Two wheeler market, but due to the ignorane of the indian cutomers who doesnot know to classify bikes based on performance, just chose bikes by the advertisements.

This made the great engine to perish, even the Star Sports which is rocking now in 100c segment is nothing but the Great Victor Engine with minor modifications.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 109cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4-Stroke, SOHC
   
3. Output Power: 8.2Bhp@7250rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 8.1nm@5500rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 13Ltrs
   
6. Gear: 4 -Speed
   
7. Weight: 118Kgs
   
8. Top Speed: 98Kmph

at least now the India knew about the TVS and very happy to see this sudden change of preferring the best rather than preferring the most flashy.

Cheers!!!

Honda Jazz - A new Flavour to India

Honda has made all its plan to launch Jazz in India. The Car is going to be launched on June-10th 2009.

The Car will be the variant that matches hatch back and Luxury version of cars in India. Honda Jazz has already won many titles in more than 130 countries.

Best car of the Japan, Australia, UK and now it is has come to rule its name in India.

The car features a small engine which is best in class available in India with Fuel efficiency as well as the Speed factor.

May be it is the starting stage for Honda with its Hatch back in India but not for the world. So their expertise can be felt in Hatch back too.

Specification:

1. Engine Displacement: 1198cc
   
2. Engine Type:1.2L i-Vtec, four Cylinder
   
3. Output Power: 90Bhp@5200rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 110nm@4800rpm
   
5. Fuel Efficiency: 16.1Kmpl

The Car has also got 5 stars for the Euro N-Cap rating, it mentions that it is the most safest car. Click here to see the crash test.

The car is also pried across a wide range form 5.75Lacs to 7.5Lacs

The car is much better than the Hatch back leader - Hyundai i20. and so Jazz will surely hit the market with big sales.

The Launch is on 10th June 2009, book now for a test ride.

Cheers!!!

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!!!

Bajaj - Renault: The new Lite concept

Bajaj India's second largest two wheelers manufacturer has planned to enter into Four wheeler market too. For the same Bajaj wanted to compete with Tata's Nano, so it made an collaboration with Renault-Nissan to manufacture a car that should e priced as low as Nano, but that should be the most fuel efficient car of the world.

Renault-Nissan are the world's famous car manufacturers excel in creating world's best car engines. So it is sure that the car will have better performance. Also the Bajaj who concentrates more on mileage will ensure about its mileage.

So what do we need more than this???

A combination of performance and Fuel efficiency will be the success story of the small, cheapest car of the world.

Cheers!!!

Suzuki Fiero - The Forgotten Fire

Suzuki Fiero was the first 150cc 4-Stroke bike launched in India. The Bike was the best 150c bikes of that time. Even when the CBZ powered with an 156cc, it can produce an output power of oly 12.8bhp. where as the TVS Fiero with 147.5cc produced an alarming 12bhp more or less similar to CBZ. even though CBZ gained the market, the Fiero won the tracks.

The Quality also outperformed which was not faded by CBZ. but after the launch of Pulsar Twins(150 and 180) the entire story changed.

Pulsar came up with the same 12Bhp overtook both CBZ and Fiero with its muscular body and latest design.

Even though Suzuki lost its market, it was in a position likes by all the Indians. Even today it stands as a classic bike in the hearts of Indians.

Specifications:

1. Engine Displacement: 147.5cc
   
2. Engine type: 4 Stroke, SOHC
   
3. Output power: 12Bhp@7500rpm
   
4. Engine torque: 10.5nm@6500rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 13Ltrs
   
6. Weight: 115Kgs(dry)/127Kgs(wet)
   
7. Gear: 5 Speed
   
8. Top Speed: 110Kmph

Even now there is a better name for the Suzuki Fiero and the same was expected in GS150R.

Until now no bike has come in the market as good as Fiero except Unicorn which sacrificed the engine power.

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Honda CBF Stunner PGM Fi - New Green Power

Honda CBF Stunner, has come up with its new Fi Engine. Already there is a stiff competition in the 125cc segment of bikes such that the bikes in 125c segment are upgraded periodically and the Stunner which was in the series which had the Shine engine, has not really shined well. so ompany has decided to launch the Fi Variant of the Stunner to add power to the racing style.

According to youth, the Stunner's design was appealing and the power was most disappointing. So the company has decided to launch the Fi version of the Stunner with more power but still the torque remains to be the same similar to the non-Fi version.

The Price is also too high with which we can buy a new 150cc bike with more power which cant be even comparable with Stunner.

I hope Stunner will perform good if it could have an 150cc Engine. Else it would be a great flop.May be CBR150R could have its face similar to stunner!!!

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 124.7cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4 Stroke, SOHC, Fuel Injected
   
3. Output Power: 11.8Bhp @8000rpm
   
4. Engine Torque:11Bhp @6000rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 10Ltrs
   
6. Gear: 5 Speed Gear box
   
7. Weight: 128Kgs(dry)/137Kgs(Wet)
   
8. Top Speed: 105Kmph
   

Pros:

1. Brand Name - Honda
2. Style and Design
3. Over-All-Quality of the Bike
4. Durability and Longevity of the Engine
   

Cons:

1. Very Costly nearing price of 150cc bikes(around Rs. 65,000 in chennai)
   
2. Mileage is not satisfactory comparing to its rivals

Lets see Stunner 150 comes or not???

Overall Rating: 7.1/10

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.

Cheers!!!

TVS Star Sports - Best 100cc bike in India

TVS Star sports, the 100cc bike from the India's third largest bike manufacturer-TVS. The Bike was launched in 2007 and still it has its own name in the 100cc market segment of bikes. The Bike is specially known for its Excellent style with latest Graphics and the Mileage which stand far above other bikes in its class. The Pickup and top speed is also not the least.

The Light weight body allows the bike to float easily at max.speeds above 80kmph at ease until it is a dry day and not windy.

Specification:

1. Engine Displacement: 99.7cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4-stroke, SOHC
   
3. Output Power: 7.5Bhp @ 7500rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 7.5nm@5000rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 12Ltrs
   
6. Weight: 100Kgs(dry) / 111Kgs(Wet)
   
7. Gear: 4 Speed
   
8. Top Speed: 92Kmph
   

Pros:

1. Good Styling and Excellent performance
2. Easy to reach 70Kmph, second best in pickup next to platina.
3. More fuel efficient (75kmpl on city)
4. Lesser maintenance cost
   

Cons:

1. Will hate the bike in windy roads
2. Vibrations will be quite more above 70Kmpl

The Bikes was just costing less than 41000.Rs including Registration and insurance. Cheap and also more stylish with good performance.

That's why i called it as the Best 100cc Bike in India.

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Pulsar 150 2009 Review - Not as Expected

Best Engine Oil for your Bike

According to Indian Biking and the Environmental condition, I would like to suggest 3 Engine Oil Brands according to my knowledge.

1. Castrol Power: I will suggest Castrol as the best for the people who loves speed and speed only and doesn't cares about changing the oil periodically (i.e., for every 1500Kms). The Engine oil is very light and hence expect more vibration from the engine also the oil gets dirt easily.It gets Rank 3.
   
2. Elf Gold: occupies Rank 2 Then comes the elf, this engine oil stands better than Castrol Power, but the synthetic Engine oil is not suited for extreme cold conditions and you'll face some problems with increased viscosity. But it ensures smoother drive. Lifetime of engine oil should be slightly more than 1500kms not more than 2000kms.
   
3. Shell: Best Engine oil, which would include both lesser viscosity and Smoother drive. The Engine oil allows you to make race as well as helps maintain your engine good without unwanted dirt. Real bike experience can be enjoyed with the engine oil and you an feel the difference.

Recommended:

1. Suppose if you are a biker who concentrates on efficiency of the Engine oil, go for Mobil - fully synthetic, and you need not change the engine oil for 9000Kms and you'll enjoy your bikes efficiency too. I suggest this engine oil for very new bikes. One you complete your first service change to this engine oil, enjoy 9000kms smooth drive, then change to any one of the above.
2. suppose if your bike has crossed 3 years and if it was the time to protect your bike's performance also want to increase the life, I suggest the Shell Engine oil for Old cars, am not sure about the name, but i heard that it decreases wearing capability of the engine to the max. believe me i suggested it to most of my friends and they are happy with it.

Hope it was useful for you...

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TVS Flame - Simply Superb

The victor GLX was discontinued by the TVS and the new face called Flame with CCVTI has been introduced to the maket.

Unlike TVS victor, TVS Flame was neither too classic nor too modern, it is a combination of classic style with a right blend of innovation.

The bike's looks were satisfactory, the reduced tank size and weight ensures better pickup and mileage.

the Bike was planned to have a tough competiton with Gladiator. Even when the output power is good, but the top speed of the bikes made a difference.

Any how in terms of Overall performance of the 125cc bikes, my vote goes to Flame 125cc. But the Engine long life? am not sure about this!!! as my friends complained a lot about this bike's engine.

specifications:

1. Displacement: 124.6cc
2. Engine Type: 4-Stroke, SOHC, CCVTI Engine
3. Output Power: 10.5Bhp@7500rpm
4. Engine Torque: 10nm@6000rpm
5. Gear: 5 Speed
6. Fuel Capacity: 9.5Ltrs
7. Weight: 123Kgs(dry)/132kgs(Wet)
8. Top Speed: 98Kmph

Pros:

1. Most fuel efficient in 125cc category(Best: 75kmpl on Traffic roads)
2. Better pickup than any other bikes in this segment due to less weight
   
3. lighter drive even in rugged roads

cons:

1. Poor performance in windy roads
2. Not suited for heavy loads
3. virations are more when a speed of 70kmph is crossed

Overall Ratings: 7.2/10

Cheers!!!

Pulsar 200 Fi - Definitely Wins the Race

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The All new Pulsar 200Fi is going to be launched with the Pulsar 220 frame.

Except the Pulsar 200's concept of Full Black(Engine and Alloys).

The Bike is said to be released within the June End.

The Bike seems to be priced around the price of Apache RTR180. So people who wanted to get a good bike at lesser price will choose either 180 or 200.

Also there is a delusion whether pulsar will implement Fuel Injection in 200cc bikes since the Pulsar 220 is said to have an serious R&D and was going to be completely upgraded into an Super Sports bike.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 198.8cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4-Stroke, SOHC, (Fuel injector / carburetor -in delusion)
   
3. Output Power: 18.6Bhp@8500rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: 17.7rpm@6000rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 15Ltrs
   
6. Gear: 5 Speed
   
7. Weight: 134kgs(dry)/149Kgs(wet)
   
8. Top Speed: 130Kmph( if - Fi comes into action it is expected 135Kmph)
   

Pros:

1. Body of Pulsar 220
2. Heart throbbing Torque up gradation
   
3. Top Speed ensured to cross 130kmph

Cons:

1. More noisier than previous one (but it is lovable, not all the times)
2. Bajaj could have tried for a new style instead of upgrading bikes to older one itself
3. Speedo error are expected to come like other bikes

What ever may e the cons , pulsar has the good name among the Indians and it will surely succeed in sales, so no problem with sales.

But Bajaj has to take the serious up gradation immediately to survive in the market. else it would diminish in the current competition.

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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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Classification of Sports Bike

The Motorcycle safety foundation has classified the motorcycles into three major classes namely:

1. Street
2. Off-Road
3. Dual-Sport bike

A Sport bike comes under the Street class of motorcycles. Generally the sports bike are called so for its performance, comfort, speed, load capacity, etc.

Sport bikes are classified into Six major classifications, they are:

1. Entry Level
2. Small Capacity
3. Super Sport
4. Super Bike
   
5. Hyper Sport
6. Sport Touring

Entry Level Sport Bike:
Entry Level of sport bikes refers to the bikes which are not purely sport bike but gives the rider a feel of the sport bike. The Design and performance will be similar to that of a Sport bike , but the power will e De-tuned for the Longevity and Durability of the engine. (e.g.: Unicorn 150, Karizma R, Pulsar 220, Ninja 250R, Suzuki GS500, etc...).These bikes can be used on Streets legally.

Small Capacity Sport Bike:
Small capacity sports bike are the true sports bike with the tiny engines ranging from 125cc to 400cc. Some times even 50cc engines. These bikes are designed for sports but can also be used as the Legal street bike also. The Frame, motor, sing arm are similar to the entry level bikes but the wheels, tires and body work makes the difference. They are first available in 2-stroke and 4-stroke but now due to emission laws 2-stroke bikes were banned. (e.g.: CBR125R, CBR150R, R125, R15, etc...)

Super Sport:
They are the middle weight sports bike, ranging from 170 kgs to 250 kgs. the bike engine will be ranging from 600cc to 800cc. These bikes are designed for higher speeds and hence it will be flat and hence people with higher heights feel difficult to ride this bike comfortably.
(e.g: CBR600RR, Yamaha R6, etc...)

YEZDI - Road King: King of Kings

Yezdi initially called as Jawa was manufactured by a motorcyle company called Ideal Jawa, based in Mysore.

From 1960, Ideal Jawa motorcycle company sold the Licensed Jawa and CZ Czechoslovakia based companies. Later the name Jawa has turned out into Yezdi.

The Bike Yezdi Road king was the bike which is more successful than its predecessor Yezdi Classic which in turn inspired by the world famous CZ250 of that time.

From the year 1978, the bike was the leader occupying market. The initial days of the bike was good, but later when Yamaha RD350(Rajdoot 350) was launched in 1983, days hanged and it became hidden in front of RD350.

How ever the bike stood the best with the Excellent top speed and excellent engineering, its fame lost because of its lack of fuel efficiency.

Specifications:

1. Engine Displacement: 250cc
2. Engine Type: 2 Stroke, Single cylinder, twin port Exhaust
3. Output power: 16bhp
4. Torque: unknown
5. Weight: 134kgs(Dry)/149kgs(Wet)
6. Fuel Capacity: 16 Ltrs
7. Top speed: 125 kmph

Even though the bike is not under manufacturing, it has its market still in Bangalore, Coimbatore and Mysore.

Even now we can see some bikes on the road which can't be caught by our current 4-stroke bikes.

Slowly the bike has joined the Classic bikes list and that is why i included it here.

One of the most prestigious bikes of India. Yezdi Road King - Real King of Kings

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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.

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Porsche in India

The Porsche, German Sports car maker has stopped the chase and accepted its merger with the much bigger Volkswagen as it acquired more than 51% share of Porsche.

Actually the main reason of this issue was when the Porsche announce the rights issue, the market value of the shares gone to $64.2 around 15% decrease in its previous value. So Volkswagen took this opportunity to overtake the company.

Still the details are not clear and it is expected the brand names will be different under a single holding company.

As Volkswagen concentrated n India this Financial year, there are major possibilities of Porsche cars to enter Indian market.

Any how india is becoming ready to see all Furious beauties within few months.

Lets see whether our roads become ready for it.

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Apache RTR 180 Menace: Unleash the Racing DNA

The new Apache RTR180Fi Menace is just a few months away from us.

Watch the TV commercial AD of the Apache RTR180Fi in the below video.

Click here - to view the specifications and review about the bike given by me already.

Hope you all love this Ad.

Don't forget to comment

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Yamaha RX100: Leader of Indian Bikes

Hope! you might be wondering why I included Old RX100, whose production has stopped by 1996 itself. It might have stopped 10 years ago, but still there is demand for the Yamaha RX100 bikes in India and no body can reject this.

It was the dream bike of all the people who lived in 1980's and 1990's. and still many youths love to have this rocking bike with its aggressive(but noisy) sound of the Engine.

The bike stayed in the Indian automobile production history for 12 years(1984 to 1996), but the name and fame it gained was never underestimated even now.

It is because of the bike's super fast Engine and simple body design for effective handling.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 98cc
   
2. Engine Type: 2 Stroke, SOHC
   
3. Output power: 11Bhp@7500rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: Info unavailable
   
5. Tank capacity: 10.5Ltrs
6. Gear: 4-Speed
   
7. Weight: 103kgs
   
8. Top Speed: 100kmph
   

Pros:

1. Easy Handling
2. Excellent top speed
3. Best output power which has not been touched by other bike manufacturers even now for a 100cc engine.

Cons:

1. Very small body for people more than 6'.
2. Needs expertise for driving as it is not an simple machine if accelerates to high speed.

Even now!!! Yamaha RX100 rock on indian roads this shows the Quality of Yamaha in 1990's itself.

Kudos to Yamaha!!!Hats off!!!

Cheers!!!