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- Results of the Ownership Review Contest – 9
- Hyosung GT650R Review & Test Ride
- Hyosung ST7 Review
- Royal Enfield to Launch Riding Gear and Other Goodies
| Results of the Ownership Review Contest – 9 Posted: 04 Jul 2011 07:36 AM PDT
Original Source: Results of the Ownership Review Contest – 9 from BikeAdvice.in So what's up Dear Readers? All those who had participated in the Ownership Review Contest – 9 should be checking the site everyday to know the results, Right? It's time to break the mood of tension that is prevailing around you.
Ownership Review Contest – 9 has been a great success like the previous 8 contests that were held so far. As you know, this time we had set a new condition that only three reviews will be selected as against five during the previous one. This was done with the intention of enhancing internal competition among the readers. Factors taken into consideration to select the winners include Command over language, Image clarity, Details about the bike, No. of likes from the readers, Authenticity of the info, Your passion and of course your Love towards the machine. I've heard people telling that it's been a tough time in choosing the winners. But, this is the first time I experienced it. Oh, what a tough task man! One review is better than the other in some aspect or the other. If one is good in terms of content, the other is better in terms of language used and the other in terms of image quality. Ooof!!! Telling all factors into consideration and after brainstorming with the team, here is the result for the much awaited Ownership Review Contest – 9. 1st Prize : Motorbike Mania – A Tale of a Biker & his CBR250R by Minoo Avari – Never in my life have I seen a Biker like this. Readers’ whose reviews are not in the top 3 need not get dejected. Start preparing right now for the next Ownership Review contest, after all a true Biker's spirit is 'Never Let Go!' Congrats dear winners! Please email your postal address (along with your contact number) to bikeadvice.in@gmail.com. The gifts will be delivered straight to your door step. Regards, Related posts: |
| Hyosung GT650R Review & Test Ride Posted: 03 Jul 2011 09:08 PM PDT
Original Source: Hyosung GT650R Review & Test Ride from BikeAdvice.in It was Friday evening… atmosphere was cloudy and people on the road were busy with their schedules. It was 6:15 pm, in Ahmedabad it is a peak hour with reference to traffic. Suddenly people nearer to us were astonished by watching a Red Beauty. I am not talking about any girl… guys it was the Hyosung GT650R.
You all are aware about launch of Hyosung bikes in collaboration with Garware Motors in India. R.C. Motors has got the opportunity to introduce these macho machines in Ahmedabad, and currently, they are the only dealers for the Hyosung bikes in Gujarat region. Fortunately, I got some time to spend with R.C. guys to know more about these two beauties. Really, R.C. guys are ready to lend a hand any time. They are just like us, true bikers. Another major instant for me was… driving Hyosung GT650R… it was incredible experience for me.
As we got out from the showroom for a ride, suddenly I felt that traffic was stopped; everyone nearer to us was just staring at us. They forgot their stuffs and excited to watch the bike running. As bike started… Oh… what a firing it was. Just awesome. As we stopped at signal… again same situation was formed. Every teenager at cross road was looking the bike… not us. It is really an eye-catching bike. Now let me share the riding experience with you guys.
EngineAs we know, this is a 647 cc machine producing 72.68 BHP at 9000 rpm. It got V-twin water cooled engine and cylinders are located at 90°. Bore is 81.5 mm (3.21 in) and stroke length is 62.0 mm (2.44 in). I felt its power under my seat. Don't misinterpret it; it was not vibration, just pure power. It uses Wet sump lubrication to lubricate the parts. One impressive fixation is its fuel injection system. It uses closed fuel injection system in which the oxygen sensor measures the amount of O2 in exhaust gas.
This reading is provided to ECU to control the fuel injection in cylinder. Amount of O2 in exhaust decides the combustion efficiency of engine according to the load. More the amount of O2 in exhaust, less the combustion efficiency. That means we are supplying less fuel than the required.
So, to have nearly complete combustion, we have to supply more fuel to the engine. This is done by electronic injectors working on the order given by the ECU. Reverse condition happens when the O2 measured in the exhaust is less than the required. This system helps the driver to feel the magic of throttle control. Just twist the throttle and feel the power. Fuel Injection also helps to improve mileage; Company claims 23 kmpl. TransmissionHyosung GT650R uses six speed gear box along with wet multi plate clutch. One down – Five up arrangement has been incorporated. 1st and 2nd gear ratios of 2.46 and 1.60 respectively; help the bike to reach 0 to 100 kmph in 5 sec.
We were at 138 kmph on 3rd gear…just 3rd gear. Speed limitation was there for us because of heavy traffic; anyhow, we had managed to reach up to 142 kmph for a moment. Feeling of wind at this speed was amazing. I almost cried because of wind as I was with my spectacle. Top gear ratio (6th gear) is 0.85, which helps out to pull the bike up to 200 kmph (According to R.C. guys). FrameHyosung has incorporated tubular frame as an alternative of twin spar or casted frame. This might be one of the reasons for lower price of this bike. Use of tubular frame makes the bike somewhat lighter in weight with sufficient strength in frame. It also provides better balancing to the bike at high speed.
You won't believe guys; I never felt I was riding 650 cc bike during the ride. Balancing of this bike was enormously good. I asked R.C. guy about little uncomforting in riding position. He replied "sir, you can adjust the driver's foot rests according to your height. Four times adjustable foot rests are provided for driver's comfort." I smiled little after hearing this answer about another impressive stuff ob bike. Suspensions & BrakesHyosung GT650R’s front suspensions are inverted telescopic type with 120 mm travel. Rear suspension is mono shock swinging arm type which is 10 times adjustable. Semi floating type callipers are used for front brakes which provide perfect braking to this bike. Semi floating calliper contains two pistons on both the sides of disc.
When we apply the brake, both pistons forced against disc with the help of hydraulic pressure. This leads to better braking than ordinary calliper does. Brakes are very smooth and light. I applied the brakes at the speed of 90 kmph, and bike stopped within 15 mts. I feel that bike could have been stopped within lesser distance. I didn't try it because I didn't know how to control bike in a stoppie! AestheticsHeadlight reminds us the old Suzuki Hayabusa 2006. It is little narrower from top and round in shape. Curved split seats are one of the eye catching beauties on this bike. There are six colour variants introduced to India: Ruby Red, Satin Black, White Glory, Cherry Black, Royal Sunrise & Pure Pelican. All are solid colours. Last three variants will come with duel tone colour. This will increase 20,000 Rs. in your bill.
PriceRs.5,27,000 on road in Ahmedabad. VerdictHyosung GT650R – an amazing bike. I wish it could be possible for me to have one. But price tag is limitation for me. Both are good machines for those who can afford the price tag of 5.2 lakhs as well as millage of 15-20 kmpl.
I think power generation from this bike is suitable for city ride also, but only for metros. Company is also planning to launch GT250, GT400 and naked version of GT650R. Let's wait for them. - Dhruv PanchalShare on FacebookRelated posts: |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2011 08:50 PM PDT
Original Source: Hyosung ST7 Review from BikeAdvice.in Think of yourself going on straight road, in silent atmo and is listening only one tune… coming out from twin exhaust of Hyosung ST 7. This was what I felt when R.C. guy started the ignition in the V-Twin of ST 7. I had not steered ST 7. Even though, I should introduce this cruiser to you because it is also an excellent bike as well.
EngineIts power plant has capacity of 678.2 cc and produces 57.66 BHP @ 8000 RPM. Torque produced by this engine is 57 Nm@ 6000 RPM which is less than the GT 650 R. Again V-twin has been used for this cruiser with 3000 ml oil capacity for lubrication. Water cooling is provided along with digital control for the engine. Closed FI is incorporated just as in GT 650 R. Company claims 20 kmpl fuel consumption for this bike.
TransmissionIt uses five speed gear box along with wet multi plate clutch. Bike could reach up to 170 kmph (According to R. C. guys). Belt drive has been preferred as a final drive provided to the rear wheel, just as HD and other custom choppers do.
Suspensions & BrakesFront suspensions are conventional telescopic type with 120 mm travel. Rear suspension is double shock swinging arm type. Conventional type callipers are used for front as well as rear brakes.
AestheticsIt is just like other classic cruiser: long, wide and heavy. Riding posture is very comfortable with which you can drive hundreds of kms constantly. There are three colour variants introduced to India: Scarlet Red, Classic White & Ebony Black. Major attractions on this machine are its crome plated air filter cover, gear box and twin silencers. Both the wheels have crome plated 13 spokes which add macho look to the machine. Tag line given to this bike is "Only for real man"……which stays correct.
PriceRs.6,31,000 on road in Ahmedabad. ServiceGarware-Hyosung has planned following services to be provided to Indian customers.
From above said services, 4th and 7th will be charged on the spot to the owner. Fuel delivery is limited to 5 ltrs.
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| Royal Enfield to Launch Riding Gear and Other Goodies Posted: 03 Jul 2011 08:40 PM PDT
Original Source: Royal Enfield to Launch Riding Gear and Other Goodies from BikeAdvice.in Two wheeler sector is not just limited to manufacturing new bikes but also other things like riding gears. Many companies are trying to diversify their product range and venture into other businesses to increase their sales and brand image. Royal Enfield is one such company that has always utilized their capacity into doing something new. Recently RE has decided to launch their riding gear and this will certainly increase their revenue and take their brand image further. Not only riding gears but also the company has plans to introduce goodies as well. So all in all the company is looking to launch their goodies that include riding jackets, riding boots, glasses, helmets, pants, raincoats, key chains, bags, etc. Royal Enfield will also be launching branded accessories like luggage racks, panniers, ropes, etc.
Royal Enfield seems to having followed the iconic bike maker Harley Davidson as far as the strategy of rolling out their branded goodies is concerned. The company may also look into launching other products like racks panniers etc. This step will certainly give riders some extra stuff to buy when they go for a Royal Enfield motorbike. There can be two reasons that Royal Enfield is keen to come up with riding gears and goodies the first being that the company wishes to diversify their business for better and secondly launching new goodie and riding gear range means extra revenues and improved brand image. RE have focused on day today needs of the riders and people and have come up with this concept of introducing other accessories than just riding gears. The company has also planned the way to make these accessories available to their fans in both India and Abroad. The people who wish to obtain these accessories can also buy it online. The products are priced very reasonably like for example the RE raincoat will be priced at 2299. Also RE is making sure that each of its products is made of highest quality. All in all, RE introducing these accessories will add a great diversification to their business. We can only wait and see what RE has to offer and whether or not its products are accepted by the bikers. Share on FacebookRelated posts: |
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