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- V-Storm 650 ABS is Suzuki’s New Middle Class Motorcycle
- Triumph Motorcycles Entering India – Officially Confirmed
- Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler Review by Akashdeep
- Hyosung to Launch a 250cc & a 400cc Bike Soon
| V-Storm 650 ABS is Suzuki’s New Middle Class Motorcycle Posted: 28 Jun 2011 10:54 AM PDT
Original Source: V-Storm 650 ABS is Suzuki’s New Middle Class Motorcycle from BikeAdvice.in The teaser images are over in the Suzuki's global website for the so called New Middle Class Motorcycle. Suzuki has pulled the wraps up and has officially confirmed that the teaser images were that of the 2012 V-Storm 650 ABS as we had reported rightly a week back.
The V storm is not a new bike at all. In the litre class there is already the V Storm 1000 and in the middle class, the V Storm 650 has been in America's line up for the past 7 years since 2004. This Adventure Motorcycle had not seen any upgrades for the past few years, here comes the new 2012 V Storm 650 ABS. The following are the key features of this new Adventure Motorcycle,
Here is the brief spec list of the New 2012 V Storm 650 ABS.
Engine Type : 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, 90 degree, V Twin This motorcycle is available in 3 colours namely Pearl Mirage White, Metallic Fox Orange and Glass Sparkle Black.
The bike will however come to the International dealers only by the mid November of this year. However there are no chances as of now, for this bike to be launched in India. The price of 2012 V Storm 650 ABS is not yet revealed. Keep watching this space for an update on price once announced by the manufacturer. Regards, Related posts: |
| Triumph Motorcycles Entering India – Officially Confirmed Posted: 28 Jun 2011 10:48 AM PDT
Original Source: Triumph Motorcycles Entering India – Officially Confirmed from BikeAdvice.in A few weeks back, I came up with a write up that the UK based Triumph Motorcycles is seriously considering the idea of entering the Indian market. Now it's official. Yes, the company is sure to bring its bikes into the sub continent. The company has appointed a top management team with Mr. Ashish Joshi as the Managing Director for India. Prior to joining Triumph, Mr Ashish was heading the European operations for Royal Enfield and established the company's business in Europe. He has more than 16 years of experience in the Asian and European nations.
Mentioning about Triumph Motorcycles, foray into the Indian, "India is a very important motorcycle market and Triumph has assessed it carefully before deciding to step in. We see it as the next step in our global business model. The appointment of Ashish Joshi is a signal of our seriousness about success in India. I wish him the best and look forward to comprehensive growth from the Indian market" said Mr Nick Bloor, CEO of Triumph Motorcycles, UK. Triumph Motorcycles Limited is a 100% privately owned company. Our parent company is called Bloor Holdings Limited, which is owned by John Bloor. Triumph has five world class factories around the world, all 100% owned by the company itself. Two of these factories are based in Hinckley in the UK, the other three are in Chonburi, Thailand. The company has around 750 dealers in 35 countries. Around 80% of its product are sold outside of the UK. Though there is no official confirmation from the company regarding the date of launch and the models that are decided for India, I personally feel that the Rocket III, one of Triumph's flagship models and a best seller as well will be one of the first to be launched by the company in India. Regards, Related posts: |
| Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler Review by Akashdeep Posted: 27 Jun 2011 10:32 PM PDT
Original Source: Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler Review by Akashdeep from BikeAdvice.in Hi All, This review, I am writing with three purposes in mind. My first aim is to try and guide the readers into buying a bike and enlist the pros and cons as honestly as I can. Secondly, I see that Dazzler is not as celebrated a bike as good as it is. So I will try to bring some good things (and of course the bad ones too) up here.
And finally, there is a prospect of having a superbike scale model at my desk should the judges find this review worthy of the same. My first exposure to thrill beyond max speed of an ATB was on Vespa NV Spl. Fast forward some years and we have a guy looking for the best in the market in 2010. So let us get down to the key drivers in my case.
Rider ProfileI am a 29 year old Software Engineer with average height and weight (5'6" and 65 kilos). I needed a bike for daily office commute and occasional travel on highway. The Wish-List
The HuntBased on the 'fresh looks' criteria, Pulsars, Apache, Stunner and Hunk were out of the list. No matter what they promised, I was just too bored with the old looks. Unicorn was on the list for reliability reasons but later discarded because of waiting period and commuterish looks.
Then Honda launched Twister and added to that was a rumor that a bigger 150 CC cousin is in the making which got me waiting for any upcoming news from Honda. The distributorship won't tell anything until Honda showcased the Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler in an exhibition that I saw in a post in at BikeAdvice. I was hopeful that the bike will be launched quite soon. That made me dream in anticipation of the newcomer. In the meantime Suzuki's GSx150R acted as a major diversion in my decision. While GSx150R promised to be a stable and heavy bike, I was more inclined towards the zippy and smaller Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler. Moreover GSx150R missed some features offered by Dazzler like rear disc which I consider a great safety addition.
GSx150R was heavier and less agile plus less power at my disposal due to additional weight. 6 gears! I wondered how I would have managed them in the city traffic. Suzuki GSx150R was set aside even though it had a royal looking pillion seat and accessories came as standard plus larger tires than Dazzler. Another reason was weak service network of Suzuki and small market followership. Oh well! Yamahas was also there. The R15 lost at the utility factor. Pillion space was only suitable for youngsters and it looked style-overkill for a professional commuter like me. Technologically it is a great bike with so many firsts in the category. Then was the FZ, again I thought I had outgrown it as well. Final ChoiceIt was Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler all the way. Booked it and then began the agonizing waiting period which was prolonged by a few days because I wanted a black one. The day came and it was mine on 14th June 2010. Now, I have been riding this bike for one year and I have had all the good experiences with one exception which was due to delay in replacing a faulty pass-switch by the dealership.
Other than that, it is a wonderful bike. I am summarizing some of its characteristics below while omitting the specs because they can be easily pulled off the Honda website by a prospective buyer. Looks
The stance is wonderful and to me it looks like an agile wild cat with a broad muscular bust and a lean rear. The shiny two discs and golden caliper mounts add to the stance. The unusual tank shrouds give it a sabertooth kind of stance from the side. Paint work is wonderful with a pearly gloss that sparkles in the sunlight. TechnologyThe bike is light and has no nonsense parts. The bike employs engine as a stressed member of the frame. That is, engine forms a part of the frame and shares the load with the frame. Because no frame is running below the engine, it helps in lowering the COG because engine is not mounted 'on' the frame. Increases stability and reduces weight and vibrations.
Viscous air filter used require far less maintenance and are far more reliable than the conventional ones. With new Maintenance Free battery for starter, they have omitted the kick altogether. In one year of riding, I have never had to crank the starter motor more than twice even in severest of winters!
O-Ring chain offers clear maintenance benefit than the conventional chains. The unusual tank shrouds also help a great deal in maintaining aerodynamics and keeping rubble (and cold air in winter) away from the foreleg and directing air towards the engine. A nice useful component I would say.
Adjustable mono-shock suspension adds to on road stability and comfort. Tires are tubeless and enhance confidence at high speed by protecting against sudden flats. In one year of riding, I have not had a single flat! Rear disc brake was a great purchase driver for me because it was a first in 150CC segment and also added great deal of confidence and reliability to rear braking. Build and finishThe bike fails at no details related to workmanship however I felt that tool box is bit small for the tool kit provided and I have to fold the service book to fit it in the space provided. Apart from that, all the components are well detailed. This is something that I noticed missing from the Pulsar and in GSx150R. Especially the parts that are cast and not machined. Paint is also top notch and the black one has a pearly glaze to it that makes it shimmer in sunlight. Utility and Style
We have lots of modern goodies here starting with a tachometer, electronic fuel gauge and speedometer, an electronic trip meter, blue backlit LCD and illuminated. I miss an engine kill switch and have to reach for the keys each time I have to stop the engine. Silencer note is a combination of its nimble style while hinting at the underlying power. Engine and PerformanceThe engine is a retuned version of the time tested engine shared with CB Unicorn. The bike never seems to go out of breath. I have driven it to three digit speeds on the highway for long durations and it has never seemed to be struggling.
Between 3K to 8-9K RPM, it has almost uniform power delivery in any given gear. Shifting is a breeze and no need to struggle with neutrals. I have extracted a mileage of around 45-50 Km in city while riding at 60-80 kmph. Stability and Braking
I the rear mono shock add to stability especially when cornering on the roads with some undulations. Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler never loses its composure whether on wet road or potholes. The bike's seating is a bit low and engine is also low enough due to the new frame design (mentioned above) which causes it to be so stable that I can probably touch the road while extreme cornering should I try.
Brakes have a pretty linear modulation. Even if you press the brakes suddenly as in case of an emergency situation, there is less chance of tires locking and slipping because of this virtue. ComfortAfter riding it for two to three hour trips at a stretch I have no complains of any pains or discomfort in the palms, shoulders or back. Maybe due to upright riding posture that it is designed for. Pillion seems to get bit anxious on long drives because the seat inclines downwards; a common issue with all bikes in this league.
Well, I can go on and on into finder details of this nice machine. Only to say that if you fall in my kind of category and physique, this is the best bike within a great budget and quality assured. Please ask if you have any questions about this bike. Have a good riding experience and put that helmet on all the time. Regards, Related posts: |
| Hyosung to Launch a 250cc & a 400cc Bike Soon Posted: 27 Jun 2011 10:20 PM PDT
Original Source: Hyosung to Launch a 250cc & a 400cc Bike Soon from BikeAdvice.in Hyosung Motors, the wholly owned subsidiary of Garware Bestretch Limited has started feeling the heat soon after Kawasaki announced the price of its recently launched Ninja 650R. The bike with an on road price of INR 5.13 lakh was a blow on Hyosung's two models available in the sub continent namely the Hyosung GT650R and the Hyosung ST7. As you all know, the GT650R is a sports bike and the ST7 is a 700 cc cruiser bike exclusively for bike enthusiasts.
Now, the company has officially announced plans for the launch of two more bikes in India; One in the 250cc segment and the other in the slightly more powerful 400 cc segment. The 650R was the first to open up the 650 cc segment and in a similar way, the company is likely to open the new 400 cc segment. “We will be launching three new models which may have engine capacity of 250 CC and 400 CC. This launch will happen next year,” Hyosung's President Mr. Shrikant Patankar told. He also said that the company will look at sourcing components except engine parts from India as they are determined to expand their market share here. Hyosung forayed into the Indian market in collaboration with Korea's S&T Motors. The company has a company in Pune with a manufacturing capacity of 8 to 10 bikes everyday with an investment of nearly 22 crores of Rupees and according to sources there has been bookings carried out for about 180 bikes in India, of which major chunk if from the capital, Mumbai and Pune. As we had reported you a few weeks back, the company is also planning to expand its dealer network to increase its market share. Plans are in the list to open up new dealerships in Hyderabad and a few other places and thereby increasing the total number of dealerships to 15 by the end of this year. Commenting on this, "We will be opening more outlets at several places including Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab etc", he said. This yet to be launched 250 cc, which is more likely to be the Hyosung GT 250R will take the Honda CBR 250R head on and it is very essential for the company to price the bike competitively as this is not a new segment. Unlike the case of the GT 650R where the initial price itself was at the higher side compared with the Ninja 650R and the company announced a price hike in a shortwhile which only worsened up the situation. So readers, what is your say on the Hyosung's yet to e launched bikes? Leave your valuable comments below. Regards, Related posts: |
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