Honda Displays RC212V & Dream D at the Auto Expo 2012 : BikeAdvice

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• Honda Displays RC212V & Dream D at the Auto Expo 2012
• The 20th Anniversary Special Edition of Fireblade 2012
• Polaris Showcased Victory Motorcycle at Auto Expo 2012
• New Honda CB Shine 125 Preview (Launched at Auto Expo 2012)

Honda Displays RC212V & Dream D at the Auto Expo 2012 Posted: 13 Jan 2012 05:01 AM PST Original Source: Honda Displays RC212V & Dream D at the Auto Expo 2012 from BikeAdvice.in RC212V: Honda had on display the mercilessly fast and accurate racing motorcycle RC212V at the Auto Expo to display company's technical prowess. The RC212V sports an 800cc engine to race at the MotoGP series. Developed by the Honda Racing Corporation, RC212V is a successor to RC211V and was introduced back in October 2006. The name could be decrypted as: RC – Honda's tradition racing prefix for 4 stroke bikes 212 – second works bike of the 21st century V – V engine The 800cc engine is Liquid Cooled, DOHC 4 Valve V4 and capable of producing ruthless 210+ bhp. Despite all this, the bike weighs only 150kg+. The orange color beauty really seemed to attract the maximum number of people and was kept just at the entry of the stall. It was this bike on which Casey Stoner won the MotoGP Title in 2011. (Source: Wikipedia) Dream D: At the other end, Honda also showcased their rich heritage apart from their racing prowess. On display was the successful mass production motorcycle launched way back in 1949 – Dream D. This iconic bike was powered by a 98cc, 2 stroke motor and debuted in August 1949. Standing beside the latest entry Dream Yuga, Dream D made a classic statement of its own. By, Saad Khan Team BikeAdvice Enjoy an Exclusive video of RC212V! Share on Facebook

The 20th Anniversary Special Edition of Fireblade 2012 Posted: 12 Jan 2012 11:53 PM PST Original Source: The 20th Anniversary Special Edition of Fireblade 2012 from BikeAdvice.in Honda celebrated 20 years of its first global launch as the CBR900RR in 1991 in style with the launch of the insane powerhouse the 20th Anniversary special edition of CBR1000RR Fireblade. The supersports liter class now comes with the following changes: New Fuel Injection settings which makes the engine smoother specially at lower rpms Combined Anti-Lock Braking System (Combined ABS) Introduction of 'Balance Free Rear Cushion' suspension which is the first time introduced on a production motorcycle according to Honda. It ensures more accurate response, better damping and enhanced traction. New Wheels – the one at the expo sported BridgeStone Battlax New suspension – both front and rear Inverted 43mm telescopic front forks 12 spoke cast aluminum wheels Refreshed dynamics – sharper nose and tail Layered main fairing concept Improved LCD instrument cluster for better all-light-conditions visibility and now also includes lap timer, gear position indicator & tachometer with 4 display modes Available in 3 fundu colors – Pearl Subbeam White, Victory Red and Graphite Black. Out of these the white was up there for display at the expo and needless to say it looked breathtakingly good. Available at the company owned Delhi and Mumbai Wing World showrooms Available for sale from this month itself. Just for the records, Fireblade sports a Liquid Cooled 4 stroke 16 valve DOHC Inline 4 engine with a displacement of 999cc and is capable of producing 131KW of max power @ 12000 rpm and a heavenly 112Nm of torque at 8500 rpm – Now this is what a true blue supersports is..! Enjoy the pics. – Saad Khan Share on Facebook

Polaris Showcased Victory Motorcycle at Auto Expo 2012 Posted: 12 Jan 2012 11:43 PM PST Original Source: Polaris Showcased Victory Motorcycle at Auto Expo 2012 from BikeAdvice.in As mentioned earlier, this year will be much more promising than the previous year for the superbike segment. Apart from Triumph Motorcycle, we are now going to see Victory Motorcycle in India very soon. Victory Motorcycle is a subsidiary of Polaris Industries which is known for its snowmobiles and ATV (all terrain vehicle).  Victory Motorcycle is known for its touring, sports touring and cruiser motorcycles. Its motorcycles come with an American style V-Twin engine. To better describe Victory motorcycle one line is enough, it is the motorcycle brand which directly compete with Harley Davidson. Look wise Victory Motorcycle most of the model looks more or less similar in its category. Now about the models it showcased at Auto Expo 2012. The first model showcased at Auto Expo 2012 was Vegas Jackpot in a black color.  Vegas Jackpot is a custom cruiser motorcycle and it is made for reflecting its owner's personality. Here are the points which make Vegas Jackpot special from other motorcycles. It comes with 106 cubic inch freedom V-twin engine which has displacement of 1731cc and generates 97 bhp and 153 Nm of torque, which suggest that its typical cruiser engine. The engine is tuned for low end torque. The engine note is unique and you can identify that Victory Motorcycle has arrived. It has 6-speed overdrive transmission which is specially designed for cruising in the city and one of the best transmissions in class. The gearshift is smooth thanks to helical-cut gears. The V-twin, 4-Valve overhead cam's perfect combination with 6-speed transmission provides an unmatchable acceleration feel and throttle response. The dashboard and handlebar are typical American cruiser type, while the headlight and taillight looks unique and royal. The very special thing about this motorcycle is it comes with 250 mm rear tire something which makes road grip firm and enhances confidence at high speed cruising and in wet conditions. Further, it comes with custom 21-inch anvil billet front wheel which adds four stars in motorcycle looks. What's more, you can also customize your Vegas Jackpot motorcycle like customized paint scheme, and color matched frame. Overall this is a perfect motorcycle to be an option for those who don't like Harley Davidson's rugged image as Victory somewhat feels like gentleman's cruiser. Beside this Victory Motorcycle also displayed its Vision Tour motorcycle. Although, these two models were on display, the company did not specify which models it will bring to India and what price point. Its range starts from ` 7 lacs in US. However, if Victory motorcycle will bring it by CBU (completely built unit) or CKD (completely knocked down) route then the range may start from ` 11 lacs to ` 15 lacs depending upon the route selected. There is also possibility that it will go like Harley Davidson way and then will have local assembly plant here which will drastically reduce cost. There are fair chances of local assembly plant as Polaris Industries also owns Indian Motorcycle which it purchased in April 2011 and Victory Motorcycle launched may be followed by Indian Motorcycle within one or two years. - Mahavir Kothari Vegas Jackpot Technical Specification ENGINE Battery 12 volts / 18 amp hours Bore x Stroke     101 x 108 mm Charging System              38 amps max output Clutch   Wet, multi-plate Compression ratio          9.4 : 1 Cooling System                Air / oil Displacement    106 ci / 1731 cc Engine Type       4-stroke 50° V-Twin Exhaust                Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover Final Drive          Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt Fuel Capacity     4.5 gal / 17.0 ltr Fuel System       Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body Oil capacity        5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr Primary Drive    Gear drive with torque compensator Transmission     6-speed overdrive constant mesh Valve train          Single overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters CHASSIS Dry Weight         652 lbs / 296 kg Ground Clearance           5.3 in / 135 mm GVWR  1,171 lbs / 531 kg Length  95.9 in / 2435 mm Rake/trail            32.9° / 4.9 in / 126 mm Seat Height        25.7 in / 653 mm Wheelbase        66.3 in / 1684 mm SUSPENSION Front Suspension            Conventional telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel Rear Suspension              Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, 3.0 in / 75 mm travel, preload adjustable spring BRAKES Brake System Type         Conventional Front braking system     300mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper Rear braking system       300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper WHEELS & TIRES Front Tire            90/90 21 Dunlop Elite 3 Front Wheel      21 x 2.15 in Rear Tire              250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3 Rear Wheel        18 x 8.5 in COLOR Colors   Solid Black; Fireball Red w/ White Scallops; Pearl White & Black w/ Extreme Graphics Share on Facebook

New Honda CB Shine 125 Preview (Launched at Auto Expo 2012) Posted: 12 Jan 2012 06:32 PM PST Original Source: New Honda CB Shine 125 Preview (Launched at Auto Expo 2012) from BikeAdvice.in Among the big launches from Honda's stables there were subtle changes done to the existing 125cc warhorse from the company as well. The New Honda CB Shine comes with new graphics and new colors along with some new features. Though in a typical fashion the changes were too subtle to be noticed by my naked eye. The following seem to be new on the refreshed bike: New refreshed and 'standout' graphics Introduction of 2 new colors – Force Silver Metallic & Monsoon Grey Metallic Tubeless Tyres: I am not sure if the existing variant had Tubeless tyres in higher variants but the new one surely has them. The new avatar would soon make it to the showrooms and would be available in 3 variants Spoke Wheels with Drum Brakes (with Tuff-up Tubes) Alloy Wheels with Drum Brakes (with Tubeless Tyres) Alloy Wheels with Disc Brakes (with Tubeless Tyres) Going by the press release shared by Honda the following are the main points about the bike now. Shine happens to be the highest selling 125cc bike in India Ok, so the changes are new 'standout' graphics and refreshed looks Engine bits and other stuff remains the same – 10.3bhp @ 7500 rpm Tuff-up tubes Body colored grab-rails, handle bar weight Newly designed rear view mirrors and a 3D emblem. Shine was launched back in 2006 Introduction of the new color takes the total tally to 5 color options including the existing ones – Black, Geny Grey Metallic and Rebel Red Metallic. Out of the new colors grey colored Shine was on display. Frankly speaking it's hard to notice the change of graphics, they are so similar. Still if it keeps the model fresh in the market with a minimal investment, whats wrong with that. No mention of any kind of price change on Shine was mentioned by Honda. - Saad Khan Share on Facebook

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