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- Indian Bikes Sales Figure for September 2011
- Basic First Aid in Case of Emergencies
- Honda Develops a New 125cc Global Standard Engine
- Bajaj Boxer CT Ownership Review By Ajit
- Hero MotoCorp to Launch a 250cc Motorcycle in the Second Half of 2012
Indian Bikes Sales Figure for September 2011 Posted: 03 Oct 2011 08:51 AM PDT Original Source: Indian Bikes Sales Figure for September 2011 from BikeAdvice.in Hero MotoCorp: Hero MotoCorp. the world's no. 1 two wheeler company has posted growth of 26.75% in the month of September 2011 compared to September 2010. The company has sold 5,49,625 units of two wheeler in the month of September 2011 compared to 4,33,641 units of two wheeler sold in the month of September 2010. This is by far company's highest ever sales till the date. On the month on month basis the sales is up by 9.13%. The company sold 5,03,654 units in the month of August 2011. Hero Honda Pleasure is continuously crossing 35,000 units a month mark. The company has reported sales of 30,73,852 units for the period of April to September 2011 up by 21.98% compared to 25,19,973 units during the same period last year. Commenting on September month figure Hero MotoCorp Senior Vice-President (Marketing and Sales) Anil Dua said, "We continue to progress on our growth trajectory this year and September sales have added a new milestone to our journey. Sales have been regularly in excess of half a million two-wheelers per month since the formation of our new company, setting the pace for our continued leadership. The company expects this momentum to continue in the festive season and its plans are in place to meet the market demand." The first six months figure suggest that the company will easily achieve it's 6 million units target if not exceed it. The company is also looking for establishing fourth plant since the present capacity of 6.15 million units will not be sufficient for the next financial year. Bajaj AutoCountry's second largest two wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto has reported growth of 18.02% in the month of September 2011. The company has sold 3,71,208 units of motorcycle in the month of September 2011 compared to 3,14,515 units in the month of September 2010. This is by far company's highest ever monthly sales for September month and highest ever sales for motorcycle in company's history. The company exported 1,41,913 units in the month of September 2011 up by 39.18% compared to 1,01,960 units in the month of September 2010. On the month on month basis sales is up by 9.81%. The company sold 3,38,054 units in the month of August 2011. The company's total sales stood at 4,17,686 units in the month of September 2011 up by 18.43% compared to 3,52,679 units in the month of September 2010. Pulsar and Discover combined sales stood at 66% of overall motorcycle sales of September 2011. In the second month of its launch Boxer BM 150 did close to 20,000 units. The company has sold 19,90,408 units of two wheeler during April to September 2011 period up by 16.27% compared to 17,11,863 units sold during the same period last year. Combined sales of brand Discover has crossed 5 million marks which is remarkable for Bajaj Auto. The company is aiming to sale 4.6 million units in this financial year with 4.1 million units of motorcycle. The company is aiming to sale over a million units of Pulsars and 1.7 million units of Discover in the financial year 2011-12. The half year figure suggest that the company may do 4.5 million units in total which is 0.1 million less than its target. TVS MotorsTVS Motors has posted growth of 16.73% in the month of September 2011. The company has sold 2,15,690 units in the month of September 2011 compared to 1,84,783 units sold in the month of September 2010. Total sales stood at 2,19,369 units in the month of September 2011 up by 16.68% compared to 1,88,005 units sold in the same period last year. On the month on basis the company's sales is up by 13.41%. The company sold 1,90,184 units of two wheeler in the month of August 2011. Domestic sales stood at 1,92,027 units in the month of September 2011 up by 16.09% compared to 1,65,418 units sold in the month of September 2010. Export stood at 25,973 units in the month of September 2011 up by 26.78% compared to 20,487 units sold in September 2010. The company sold 55,879 units of scooter in the month of September 2011 up by 29.69% compared to 43,086 units of scooter sold in the month of September 2010. Motorcycle sales stood at 90,848 units in the month of September 2011 up by 11.63% compared to 81,381 units sold in the month of September 2010. Moped sales stood at 68,963 units in the month of September 2011. The company has sold 11,17,253 units during April 2011 to September 2011 period up by 15.06% compared to 9,71,039 units in the same period last year. Share on FacebookRelated posts: |
Basic First Aid in Case of Emergencies Posted: 03 Oct 2011 04:33 AM PDT Original Source: Basic First Aid in Case of Emergencies from BikeAdvice.in We are biking enthusiasts, we ride bikes which are not a very safe way to commute especially in our kind of environments and as they say "Sh*t happens"! I came across this article in a personal diary, thought of sharing with everyone so that we are better equipped in case of accidents. The following are mostly applicable to riders, bikers, tourers and might be of help on other occasions as well. In Case of an Accident
Do’s & Dont’s
These are the very basic first aid which might help in case of an emergency. If you are in doubt of the treatment do not do anything. You may do more harm. These are only hints but can be life saviors at times. The basic principle which should be remembered is: "Call for medical help as soon as there is an emergency". And always remember to ride safe. Regards, Related posts: |
Honda Develops a New 125cc Global Standard Engine Posted: 03 Oct 2011 04:04 AM PDT Original Source: Honda Develops a New 125cc Global Standard Engine from BikeAdvice.in According to Honda newsletter, Honda Moto Co. Ltd. of Japan has developed a new next generation 125cc engine. This engine is mainly developed for Honda's next generation scooters and it may find place on some automatic motorcycles. Honda has made this 125cc, 4-stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled engine more compact and light weight compared to its earlier 125cc engines. It has 25% better fuel efficiency compared to any conventional 125cc engine and produce lesser CO2 which will help Honda to comply with upcoming stringent emission norms worldwide. The better fuel efficiency is attributed to wide range of low friction technologies which Honda has incorporated in this engine such as, first adoption of a shell type needle bearing for the rocker arm shaft, offset cylinder and an intelligent control system to lessen friction during power generation. The new engine will find its way on variety of 125cc scooters which Honda has plan to sell in many countries around the world in the beginning of 2012. As if now it is not known that which countries will get this new 125cc engine, but India can expect this engine on Honda's next powerful scooter for India which it has plan to launch in 2012. According to Honda newsletter following are the main features of engine Adoption of a Wide Range of Low-Friction Technologies
Excellent Combustion Efficiency
Intelligent Electronically-Controlled ACG starter
Excellent Transmission Efficiency
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Bajaj Boxer CT Ownership Review By Ajit Posted: 03 Oct 2011 03:23 AM PDT Original Source: Bajaj Boxer CT Ownership Review By Ajit from BikeAdvice.in Hello everyone! My adrenaline pumped greetings to the family of BikeAdvice. Firstly, let me introduce myself. My name is Ajit Nair. I reside in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I am pursuing my Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A). I am an active user of the site Mr. Deepak Raj & his team has developed and I should not exaggerate but it is nothing short of an instant classic. Right from my early age, I had this inclination towards bikes, bikes, bikes and nothing but bikes. Along with this inclination and inquisitiveness, came an insatiable hunger to know the technical aspects of bikes as well as the latest know-hows relating to bikes. I learnt to ride geared vehicles when I was in 10th standard. A bit late, "but it's better late than never." Almost like TVS Apache's caption used to go earlier!
I was fortunate enough to have found this site that could deliver the latest of the two-wheeler industry to bike lovers like me. I take this time out to present to you the bike review of my bike which is the Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer CT. I have been using this bike since the past 5 years now and it is only at this point of time that I feel that I am in a stage to develop a review. My bike has done 33,475 kms till date. I, have rode it for around 18,500 kms. Let us cut to the chase with the review. My bike was bought by my dad as he wanted a commuter segment bike that could deliver reasonable fuel efficiency and also would be maintenance free. He also wanted the bike to endure the sands of time as coming from a middle class family we could not shift bikes. As mentioned earlier, I am not much into the technical aspects so please bear with me. The price of the bike was Rs. 41,000/- on road. I am going to go through the following aspects:
Let us see them one by one. This is purely my opinion and observation so please be liberal enough to spare me the sword. LooksThe looks of the BOXER is not something which you crave for and neither has it been a head-turner. But again this is a commuter bike and it is only in the recent years that companies have emphasized on styling in the 100-110cc range bikes. But a close look and it gives you an assured feeling that it is meant to be durable and tough. "JUST LIKE A BOXER…!" The round headlights and the squared tail-light give it a pretty decent look.
The best part about this bike which I am sure that all of you would appreciate is the steel content used in this bike. The rear as well as the front mudguard being of steel gives it a nice, shiny look. There is a lot of steel used in this bike. The spoke wheels give a nice reflection thereby making it look more attractive. Ride Quality and Built QualityI believe the most important aspect for you to develop a bond with your buddy is the way how he accommodates you and takes you to places. Call me a "BOXER CHAUVINIST" but the ride quality of the bike will be cherished by me forever whenever I see the commuter segment bikes. The ride quality of this bike is something that I do not generally see in today's bikes. It is very comfortable to the rider and the pillion as well. The broad seats provide ample support to your as well as the pillion's butt. It is something that you miss in these days commuter bikes. The rider seat has good offerings but that's not the case with the pillion part of the seat. The built quality of the bike is still at par with some of the modern day machines. Sturdy yet subtle. Majority of the spare parts are still been retained by the bike which speaks volumes about the bike's built quality. Use of good quality and quantity of steel has helped the bike in achieving heaps of praises from people whom I and my bike got to know. To brief it up, they are excellent. Performance and HandlingNow comes the most dreaded part for any commuter segment bike. The performance part has never been the USP for these sort of the bikes and my BOXER is not an exception. Still, the performance has never been that criticisable that you keep on weeping. It generates decent torque and has got decent acceleration and pick-up. It gets to the 60 kmph mark in anything around 7-8 seconds which is good enough for me as I generally ride in the 45-50 kmph range. "Safe Riding is Good For The Bike Too After All…!" The handling however has been a wonderful experience. It is so good that one feels that you are in sync with the bike and my friends too love riding my bikes till date in an era dominated by the Pulsars, Hunks and others. It's a different thing that I seldom give them a chance to lay their hands on my buddy. U-turns, J-turns whatever turns it takes them very nicely to keep you comfortable. You may not feel like any Casey Stoner (with due respect to the best racer around!) but you still can feel the confidence within you to take awkward turns or ride differently. I do not generally take my bike for long rides but I take them on occasions like get-together meetings with school friends, early winter rides with my friends and at times during monsoon but I hate my bike getting dirty so I allow her to rest during those hideous monsoon days. One instance that I like the most was when I had to take admission for my Masters Programme and the college was in Mehsana (110 kms far from my place). I was initially hesitant to take my bike and go there in the burning sun but then something told me that this would be a good time to strengthen the bond between you and your bike. That's it and the next thing I saw was me reaching the destination without any hiccups in one go. That day, I did something around 220 kms but did not experience any major problems with my back or fingers or wrists. The sun tried to take its toll but it did not succeed. My current college is just 80 kms to and fro. So I take my buddy out for frequent long drives to my college. The upright riding position is very comfortable and the bike feels very maneuverable in tight city riding and once you get hold of it, it's even better. MaintenanceThis has been one of the features which I keep on bragging about to my friends as some of my friends have had to suffer at the hands of their bikes resulting in spending thousands of bucks. All I did during these 5 years was regular servicing, timely oil change and needed adjustments. That's it and the bikes performing as good as it has been. Still accelerating and producing that wonderful sound which makes me feel relaxed as soon as I twist the throttle. I recently got it serviced. It is running as smooth as butter. It is producing the same beautiful exhaust sound it used to make 5 years ago. The key to any bike running good is the amount of care you put in. It's not a bike, it's your best mate after all…ain't it? Mileage"Woh Bike Hi Kya JO 100cc Ka Ho Kar Bhi Average Na!" This is the statement that you hear from most of the people when they start describing a commuter bike. Thanks to the excellent built quality and an equally performing engine, I have been able to extract anything above 55 kmpl. Now I know that is not something you can die for, but it sure is something to die for after a decade. So I am happy with it. Needless to say about the increasing fuel rates day by day. Deepak takes superb care of informing the readers about these issues so people like me get my bike's tanks filled and then happy riding for some time. The Journey so far…! My journey with my buddy has been absolutely fantastic and overwhelming and it is still going strong. I share my thoughts with my buddy whenever I feel low and even when I am happy and excited. "But I have promises to keep, Me and my buddy will go on and on no matter what. For people who don't have time, I will spare them of this. Pros
Cons
Thank you all for taking your most precious time out and the team of BikeAdvice for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to share my thoughts on my buddy. Deepak please let me know if I can render my services to you at any point of time. The pleasure will be all but mine. Wear proper gears and helmets while driving and enjoy with your buddy! Peace out everyone! Regards, Related posts: |
Hero MotoCorp to Launch a 250cc Motorcycle in the Second Half of 2012 Posted: 03 Oct 2011 03:14 AM PDT Original Source: Hero MotoCorp to Launch a 250cc Motorcycle in the Second Half of 2012 from BikeAdvice.in According Financial Express news, Hero Motocorp is planning to launch a 250cc motorcycle in the second half of 2012. This is going to become most expensive motorcycle offered by Hero Motocorp. The most exciting news about this motorcycle is that, Hero Motocrop is developing this motorcycle on its own R & D capabilities. The company currently has its R & D facilities at Gurgoan. The news is confirmed by the sources close to the project, they also added that the company has hired four senior research & development executives from Honda Motor Co. as consultants and these Japanese consultants are involved in this project. They further added that the motorcycle will have Hero's two traditional qualities like the newest design and a competitive price tag. Hero Motocorp did not respond to the email, sent in this regard. Hero Motocorp this move comes in line with increasing competition between its former joint venture partner Honda Motor co. of Japan, which launched Honda CBR250R, a 250cc motorcycle earlier this year. Also, the company did not have any product in 250 cc segment where as its nearest competitor; Bajaj Auto is on verge of launching 250cc version of its flagship brand Pulsar. Currently, Bajaj Auto sells Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Beside this Yamaha India Motorcycle and Suzuki Motorcycle India may also launch 250cc motorcycles in the year 2012. It is also obvious that this segment is going to expand at brisk place in the upcoming years. It seems that 2012 is going to become the year of performance motorcycles as we will see many launches in the performance segment. Also, the new motorcycles will be available at very competitive prices as the segment is going to see intense competition. - Mahavir Kothari Share on FacebookRelated posts:
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