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Bajaj Avenger DTSi 220 Ownership Review By Paritosh
7 Safety Tips to Remember While Overtaking Vehicles
Buddh International Circuit Photo

Bajaj Avenger DTSi 220 Ownership Review By Paritosh

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 11:52 PM PDT

Original Source: Bajaj Avenger DTSi 220 Ownership Review By Paritosh from BikeAdvice.in

Hey cruisers, this one is for you. If you have ever thought how it must be riding this machine in such a macho posture with black aviators and cruiser helmet, this one is for you as well. It all started when I moved to Maharashtra for work after my engineering. I was looking to buy a bike, a bike that can serve my purpose of going to the office and at the same time serve as my companion when I cruise through the cool breeze in the amazing sunsets.

I considered the option of many bikes, right from the racing bikes like Yamaha R-15 to Royal Enfield Classic 350. And trust me after considering all the options from mileage, comfort, style, power to the price, I finally decided to bring home my angel "The Bajaj Avenger – DTSi 220". Bajaj being one of the fastest growing companies in last decade in India haven't generated much of revenue from this bike. It might be because of the lesser popularity of cruiser bike in India or this one being over shadowed.

Looks

The broad handle, extensive wind shield and of course the huge fuel tank followed by a low rider seat makes this machine look like a mean bull. It's enormous looks with round head light and matching indicators can make you fall in love with its elegance.

If u actually love cruiser bikes this bike will fit your imagination the moment your eyes sees it. It's pillion seat comes with a back support which not only gives it a elegant look but makes it's a very safe and comfortable journey for the pillion riders too. And yes, it turns a lot of heads on the roads.

Engine and Power

The moment you bear down on its self ignition button, it's 220 CC oil cooled engine roars like a lion ready to take you on an attention grabbing ride. With an impressive torque of 17.3 Nm at 7000 rpm this power generator produces 19.3 bhp. The power is what gives you a smooth and fast pick up and acceleration. So, when you are on the road and someone overtakes you. Don't worry his joy will end up soon as you pushes down some of the gear in its 5 Speed gear box.

Fuel Efficiency

With the increasing price of fuel in India, mileage obviously is the major concern. This bike gives a mileage of 35 KM/L, which is a decent bargain for the kind of power it delivers. It will let you ride at a cost of Rs 2 per KM.

Brakes, Suspension and Tyres

It's comes with a very stable and dependable braking system with a front 260 mm hydraulic disc brake that can stop you almost instantly. The rear break is the conventional drum break. It's high tech suspension allows you to glide through the worst of the roads with comfort. It has a very large wheel base which makes it very good to handle. The tyres are again good enough to support it's suspension in making your journey smooth on hard roads.

Cons

I have been boasting about my angel for so long but nothing in this world is perfect. So isn't she:

It doesn't have a kick start. So, it by any chance your battery betrays you. You will be in deep trouble.
It's spare parts are hard to find in small towns.
Not a very good choice for short people.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Type 4-stroke, single cylinder, DTS-i, air cooled with oil-cooler
Displacement (cc) 219.89
Max. Power (Ps @ rpm) 19.03 @ 8400
Max. Torque (Nm @ rpm) 17.5 @ 7000
Starting Electric

Suspension

Front Telescopic
Rear Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Brakes

Front Disc, Dia. 260 mm
Rear Drum, Dia. 130 mm

Tyre

Front Tube type Unidirectional – 90 / 90 x 17?
Rear Tube type Unidirectional – 130 / 90 x 15?

Fuel Tank

Total liters (reserve, usable) 14 liter full (3.4 liter reserve)

Electricals

Battery 12V, 9Ah
Head lamp 60 / 55W
Horn 12V, 30W

Dimensions

Wheelbase 1475 mm
Ground Clearance 169 mm
Kerb Weight 154.5 kg

Summary

The advertisement was right. It does make you feel like god.

Regards,
Paritosh Sharma

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7 Safety Tips to Remember While Overtaking Vehicles

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 11:40 PM PDT

Original Source: 7 Safety Tips to Remember While Overtaking Vehicles from BikeAdvice.in

Hello riders this is about safe overtakes. Safety for yourself, your bike and others on the road. The key fact in safety is that you should be concerned about others on the road as much as you concern about yourself.

Make sure that your side mirrors are set perfectly so that you are able to see what's going on behind you. Changing lanes come in handy during overtakes if the rear view mirrors are used. Simply changing lanes just like that may hinder the vehicle which is already on the lane.
Some remove the side mirrors for the reason that they will obstruct the progress while passing through a narrow gap in between two vehicles. Narrow overtaking is always dangerous because you may get squeezed between the vehicles or you may have to brake hard even if one of the vehicles moves towards you. Reacting to and handling your bike within that short period is almost impossible. Another terrible fact is that most of the CV's (Tata Ace, Bolero Pick-up and the likes) have loose latches/rods sticking out on the sides. Any slack in your cloth may get hooked to them and you will be dragged along.
The worst case scenario comes with our public transports. If you are tailing them be careful that they may apply brakes suddenly to stop in their regular stops without slowing down early or any warning.
Adding to the chaos most of the heavy vehicles won't have their tail lamps working intact. So always maintain a fair distance behind such vehicles. Here is a tip, if you are following such vehicles notice that the brake drums produce a squeaking noise whenever brakes are applied. Act according to that.
Never overtake a vehicle from the extreme left corner of the road. Because you will not know what is happening on the other side of that vehicle. Also the driver will be focused more on the right side of his vehicle because he won't be expecting anything to his left as he thinks he is already in the corner.
On the highways don't follow a vehicle which is already overtaking another. The driver may apply brakes suddenly if he gets an obstacle in his path. So wait until the vehicle has overtaken and make your move when the path is clear.
On dealing with oncoming traffic overtake one vehicle at a time. Make sure that you have enough space to place your vehicle back on the lane after overtaking. Also after overtaking don't switch back to your lane close to the vehicle that you just overtook. Instead move a reasonable distance forward before you switch back. This allows the other driver to maneuver (if there is a need) without any hindrance.

These are only a few tips based on my riding experience, but there are infinite possible situations on the road. To be safe keep all your sensors (senses) active.

You have any more points in mind? Share it with us!

- Shivaram Sundar

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Buddh International Circuit Photo

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 09:48 PM PDT

Original Source: Buddh International Circuit Photo from BikeAdvice.in

As you all might be aware that the Indian grand prix is round the corner and the celebrations have already begun as there is this huge level of excitement in the youth of the country. Indian grand prix is one of the most awaited events as the excitement level amongst the fans is concerned. As the event is due in a short while from now, the preparations have already begun in a full swing.

The Grand Prix is coming soon and most of us would want to know what the track looks like. The JP Group was too strict in the past to let anyone picture the circuit until to the surprise of many they released few latest images of Buddh international circuit. The JP group has released latest set of pictures of Buddh International circuit to let the world know about the progress that is taking place on the circuit.

The images were released by JP Sports a couple of days back and everyone including the fans are happy to see those new flicks. As far as the latest sets of flicks are concerned, it seems as if the circuit has not been completed yet but it is definitely coming to an end. Also pictures reveal that the amenities and structures are in place expect that they need few final touches to make them attractive and flawless. The JP group did some marvelous work on the circuit and it doesn't seem difficult for the company to complete the assignment well before the GP begins.

All in all, seeing the progress of the track one can say that JP group did do a wonderful job and will be able to complete the rest of the track on time. The Indian GP is not very far and all of the F1 fans are pretty much exited about this event. We hope that everything goes well and that nothing is missed out as far as the preparations and celebrations are concerned. Also the inaugural event is going to be fantastic as many popular bands and artist like Metallica are going to perform at the Indian GP. All in all, we hope that this season turns out to be fantastic for India and rest of the world.

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