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Monday, March 31, 2014
Kawasaki Ninja 650R to be launched soon !!
Its confirmed: Kawasaki Ninja 650R teaser is on at Bajajs Probiking site..
Nothing much is available officially except a teaser which definitely shows the shots of the Kawasaki Ninja 650R (name in US)/ER-6f (name in UK).
Specs wise the Kawasaki Ninja 650R would compete bang on with the GT650R, producing near identical peak power and peak torque numbers. The Hyosung GT650R has already been priced at 4.75 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi), so what will be interesting now would be the price of the Ninja 650R.
And yes, even the Ninja 650R is NOT A SUPERBIKE..!!
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Disclaimer:
This is to remind that the Views or Opinions in the blog are entirely mine unless explicitly stated. The Views and Opinions published in this blog should in no way be related to any other person or organization associated -- directly or indirectly -- with me.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Harley Davidson bookings to start on 20th April across 5 cities
Harley Davidson to start booking across 5 cities in India..
The Iconic Harley Davidson brand would soon take bookings (of its 12 models for India) starting from April 20th. Deliveries are slated to start from June 2010.
5 dealers across 5 cities (one in each city) in India have been finally shortlisted to be worthy enough to sell the Harley Davidson models. The 5 cities are:
[1] Chandigarh
[2] New Delhi
[3] Mumbai
[4] Hyderabad
[5] Bengaluru (Sigh.. I have finally decided to let go of its ealier trendy and cool sounding Bangalore name)
Well chosen cities Id say, these 5 cities would have most of the rich boys.. err.. men who would want to get associated with the bad boy image that the Harley Davidson motorcycles come with.. and yes, would definitely have deep(er) pockets.
Harley Davidson India seems to have carefully chosen its intial 5 dealers in India. Each dealer has a full page on them on the Harley Davidson India website.
I get a feeling that the prospective owners of Harley models in India are going to be treated like royalty.
Like 50 Cents had said, "Get Rich or Die Tryin"
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- Auto Expo 2010 Coverage: Harley Davidson Launches 12 models for India (Priced between 7-35 lakhs)
Disclaimer:
This is to remind that the Views or Opinions in the blog are entirely mine unless explicitly stated. The Views and Opinions published in this blog should in no way be related to any other person or organization associated -- directly or indirectly -- with me.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
KAWASAKI NINJA 300R EXPECTED TO LAUNCH ON MAY 2013
Recently PowerDrift spotted the bike Ninja 300R in Pune. There were rumors that Bajaj, which is looking after Kawasakis Indian operations, might replace the existing Ninja 250R with 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300R. But we are expecting these two to be sold alongside. While Ninja 250R will continue to compete with Honda CBR250R and Hyosung GT250R, Ninja 300R will give competition to the upcoming KTM Duke 390 and its full faired sibling.
The bike uses a new chassis and its frame uses main pipes made from high-tensile steel tubing that is 150% more rigid than the tubes in the previous Ninja 250R’s frame. The added rigidity provides much better chassis response and improved steering precision and feel. The bike looks a lot like Ninja 250R and adopt most of the design cues from its elder siblings.
A trusted source also informed us that Ninja 300R is being tested at Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) and also the bike has been through the ARAI tests. Bajaj seems full prepared and so we can expect it anytime around May. The bike will be assembled at Bajajs Chakan plant and as the bike will follow the CKD route.
Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin
Displacement: 296cc
Bore x Stroke: 62.0 x 49.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Cooling System: Liquid
Fuel Injection: DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: Chain
Kawasaki Ninja 300R Chassis:
Frame Type: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase: 135mm
Rake / trail: 27 degrees / 94mm
Kawasaki Ninja 300R Dimensions:
Overall length: 2014mm
Overall width: 714mm
Overall height: 1110mm
Seat height: 785mm
Curb weight: 172kg
Fuel capacity: 17 litres
Kawasaki Ninja 300R Suspension:
Front suspension / wheel travel: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Uni-Trak® with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.2 in.
Kawasaki Ninja 300R Tyres :
Front tire: 110/70-17
Rear tire: 140/70-17
Kawasaki Ninja 300R Brakes:
Front brakes: Single 290mm petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
Rear brakes: Single 220mm petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
Kawasaki Ninja 300R Colors:
Pearl Stardust White, Lime Green/Ebony, Ebony
EXPECTED PRICE OF KAWASAKI NINJA 300R: RS. 3,25,000
Thursday, March 6, 2014
KTM RC25 IS EXPECTED TO LAUNCH IN INDIA BY 2014
KTM,one of the famous Austrian motorcycle company, has recently acquired the brand Husqvarna from BMW Motorrad. It is now planning to launch their second bike Duke 390 in the next few months in India. KTM reported its best ever annual sales in 2012 with a total sale of more than107,000 units. The combination of KTM and Bajaj is getting better with the success of KTM Duke 200 which has already sold more than 8500 units. The next big launch after Duke 390 that KTM is planning is a toned-down version of superbike RC8. It is a 250cc racing replica of the RC8. KTM is also working on the tourer version of Duke 390. Bajaj is importing a few units of the RC8, only for displaying the bike at selected KTM outlets.
The market of 200cc and above bikes are on peak these days and these bikes are performing well which is evident from the success of Duke 200. This section is mainly ruled by the Japanese bike makers and there are few other bikes like Honda CBR250R and Kawasaki Ninja 250R which has also shown outstanding performance.
The current bike might be christened as KTM RC25 which will be manufactured at Chakan and will be sold in markets across the world. We are expecting KTM RC25 to feature a single cylinder 250cc engine, which is expected to churn a power output of around 30bhp and a torque output of about 25 Nm. If the bike satisfies our expectation, then it has to be the most powerful 250cc motorcycle in the country. KTM RC25 is expected at a price below the Duke 390. Bajaj-KTM combination is known for its competitive prices and so the price will be the biggest factor against the likes of Kawasaki Ninja, the Hyosung GT250R and the HondaCBR250R motorcycles.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
LEARN TO SHIFT GEARS
Youll probably find that shifting a motorcycle is easier than it sounds. Once you get a feel for where and the how the clutch disengages, how much throttle is required for smooth acceleration, and how much effort the shifter needs, the whole process will become easier and require less concentration.
The gear pattern is selected by clicking a lever with your left foot, and is typically laid out as follows:
- 6th gear (if applicable)
- 5th gear (if applicable)
- 4th gear
- 3rd gear
- 2nd gear
- 1st gear
- Neutral
- Disengaging the clutch
- Selecting the appropriate gear using the shift lever
- Slightly revving the engine (twisting the throttle)
- Gradually releasing the clutch (and not "popping" it suddenly)
- Feathering the throttle while releasing the clutch, which will accelerate the bike.
- Revving the engine for acceleration until another shift is needed
Thursday, February 27, 2014
HONDA PLANNING TO LAUNCH FOUR PRODUCTS EVERY YEAR
Japanese two-wheeler giant Honda said it will launch at least four products every year in India, after unveiling the 2013 models of their automatic scooters. The products will be developed at its first integrated R&D centre here, that will also serve as a global innovation hub. The companys wholly-owned subsidiary Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is also going to hire 2,000 people at its upcoming third manufacturing facility in Karnataka during 2013-14.
"Our plan is to launch at least four products every year from this R&D centre. As India becomes a global innovation hub for Honda, customers can look forward to new products faster," HMSI President and CEO Keita Muramatsu told reporters here. The new R&D centre along with HMSI technical centre currently has a strength of 200 engineers and developers, he added. Elaborating on its product plans, HMSI Vice President (Sales and Marketing) Yadvinder S Guleria said, "Currently, we are developing four new products from this R&D Centre. The first of these products will hit the roads during the 2013-14 financial year." When asked about the third manufacturing facility in Karnataka, Muramatsu said, "The third plant will start production during first quarter next fiscal with full capacity. Our total output would be 40 lakh per annum from all the plants"
Friday, January 24, 2014
MotoGP Plan Ideas Back to the 1000cc Engine
Perhaps the existence of the MotoGP 800cc engine will not last long. The problem has now emerged about the idea of the FIM-level capacity to 1000cc.
800cc four-stroke era began since 2007 when the (International Motorcycle Federation) FIM 990cc lowering of standards that have been used since 2002.
But that era probably will not last long after the President of the FIM, Vito Ippolito stated his idea of an increase to 1000cc. Ippolito himself gave a discourse is not with any reason.
According to all the manufacturers who are in the highest class would agree with the idea that will make the competition due to more attractive. Ippolito also sure it will not appear in conflict with World Superbike event which was also one-liter engine, because each race has its own characteristics.
"Manufacturers want MotoGP 1000cc engine, so it is what it is. 800cc engine is not working because it has power roughly the same (to 990cc) but only increased the speed of turning," he said in Autosport Motosprint as preached.
800cc own the system often got complaints from the riders related to the amount of electronic equipment involved in it. Criticism of them came from Valentino Rossi who called the current MotoGP quite boring.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Honda Motorcycle Concept To Feature Hubless Wheels
Honda Motorcycle Concept To Feature Hubless Wheels
This is one of the Honda Motorcycle design that has a beautiful character designs and concepts that make the lovers Honda Motorcycle bike, especially the fall in love. Concept Honda Motorcycle with wheels hubless using the V4 engine will be environmentally friendly.
Honda V4 Motorcycle Concept on display at the 2008 Intermot Bike Show, Germany, where all people can enjoy it.
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