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TVS Jive

Dileep — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:02:10 +0000

The Jive, from the TVS production house, is just another commuter bike, which doesn’t have a very eye-catching appearance. Then what is it that propels the Jive to the headlines – it is a gear less, clutch-less bike – the first of it’s kind(In fact, the Hero Honda Street was the first gear less bike in the country, but it didn’t do too well). The bike looks very similar to the Star City, and it’s next variant, the Sport. TVS believes the Jive, being an automatic transmission bike, will be well-liked by the urban commuters, who have to keep flicking their gear pedals in the congested city roads. There is, however, a gear-indicator, which allows the rider to know which gear he is in at any time. The bike can be started in any gear, and there is also an anti-knocking mechanism which prevents the engine from knocking while riding at low speeds on a higher gear.

One may feel the need for power in traffic, which can be gained only through down shifting the gears. The bike has rotary gears that allow one to shift directly from the 4th gear to neutral by pressing down the gear pedal when on the 4th. The Jive is believed to produce an on-road mileage of 65 kmpl, which is a highly impressive figure considering the fact that it is an automatic transmission vehicle. There is also a sizable amount of storage space, under the seat, and the fuel-tank is pretty big as it can hold 12 liters of fuel. TVS Jive has been launched with a price tag of 42,500 (Ex-Showroom Chennai) which means that On-Road price of Jive is around 46,500 rupees. TVS Jive is available in 3 shades – Blue, Black and Red – and in 2 variants – Kick Start and Self Start. The motorcycle is propelled by a 110 cc engine which features innovative T-Matic technology (patent applied for), mated to the rotary gear technology coupled with an automatic clutch. How will this bike do in the Indian market? We believe there would be some who would simply love this bike, and some who hate it as well. For those who look for comfort and convenience, this bike does seem to be a winner.

Specifications:

Name	Jive
Type	Commuter
Engine Specs	Displacement – 109.7cc Engine – 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled Power – 8.4 Bhp @ 7500 rpm Torque – 8.3 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Gears	4 automatic
Clutch	Automatic
Cooling Type	Air Cooling
Dimensions	Length:1975 mm Width:700 mm Height:1060 mm
Comfort and Convenience	Self Start Alloys, Pass light Low Fuel, Low Oil Indicators
Other Specifications	Weight – 105 kg Fuel Tank – 15 ltrs Headlamp – 12V, 35W/35W Wheel Size – 2.75×17 – 3.00×17 mm
Price(Expected)	Rs 46,500

Harley Stepping into Indian Motor Bike Market

Sam — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:47:39 +0000

Atlast the Beast is entering Indian markets.Speculations of Harley Davison entering India markets came to an end with the Auto-expo-2010. The American auto giant made there point clear, they are coming to India with 5 different variants of Harley. According to Harley Davidson vice-president Timothy Hoelter who visited India in September 2005,

”India is among the few motorcycle markets in the world that’s growing at a fast pace and we are surely looking at a presence here”.

It took 5 years for them to confirm the entry.Average Indian will be happy that they can atleast see a harley, as the pricing starts from Rs7lakhs and it goes up to Rs35lakhs. Put the price aside and look at the V twin engine, which is actually a roaring beast.Bookings for the bike will start from April-2010 at dealerships to be announced in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. Company is on a hunt for dealers.The premium bikes will initially be imported along with accessories and riding gear from US.

History:-
In 1901 William S. Harley, then aged just 21, completed a blueprint drawing of an engine designed to fit into a bicycle.In 1903 Harley and Arthur Davidson make available to the public the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They worked in factory of size 10 x 15-foot, a wooden shed with the words “Harley-Davidson Motor Company” crudely written on the door. Arthur’s brother Walter later joined them in the venture. The bike was built for racing purpose and it won a 15 mile race in Chicago in the year 1905. The first full-time employee was also hired in the same year.In next ten years they built a 6 stored head quarters and a big factory building at Milwaukee.From there the growth was tremendous, now in 2010 nearly 110 years after the first H.D was launched, it still remains as a pride and envy for America and always a dream for a biker boy.

Harley Models and Expected Prices in Indian Sub-Continent:

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XL 883R ROADSTER

Rs: 7,50,000

Specifications

Engine	Air cooled, four stroke, 45°V-Twin, 2 valves per cylinder
Max Power	68 hp 50.2 KW @ 4400 rpm
Front Brakes	Single 292mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 292mm disc 4 piston calipers
Front Suspension	Conventional cartridge forks
Rear Suspension	Dual hydraulic shock absorbers adjustable forpreload

XR 1200X

Rs: 11,95,000

Specifications

Engine	Air cooled, Evolution,1202cc
Engine Torque	4000rpm
Front Brakes	Dual 4-Piston, fixed
Rear Brakes	single-piston floating
Exhaust System	Brushed, high-performance exhaust with dual mufflers
Colors Options	Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Denim,Mirage Orange Pearl
Fuel Economy	38 litres/100Km

VRSCDX NIGHT ROD

Rs: 18,95,000

Specifications

Engine	Liquid-cooled, Revolution, 60° V-Twin,1250cc
Engine Torque	7000rpm
Front Brakes	Double disc, 4-piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes	Single disc,4-piston calipers, ABS
Exhaust System	Brushed,Straight shot, high-performance exhaust with dual mufflers
Colors Options	Black Denim with Vivid Black Racing Stripe Vivid Black with Pewter Pearl Racing Stripe Vivid Black with Mirage Orange Pearl Racing Stripe
Fuel Economy	42 litres/100Km

FLHTCUSE ULTRA CLASSIC

Rs: 34,95,000

Specifications

Engine	Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96,1584cc
Engine Torque	3500rpm
Brakes	32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
Exhaust System	Cross-over dual with chrome 4-inches. Touring mufflers with chrome billet end caps.
Colors Options	Vivid Black Flame Blue Pearl Red Hot Sunglo Two-Tone Flame Blue Pearl / Brilliant Silver Pearl Two-Tone Vivid Black / Brilliant Silver Pearl Two-Tone Merlot Sunglo / Cherry Red Sunglo
Fuel Economy	54 litres/100Km

Yamaha V-Max

Dileep — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:49:25 +0000

Initially launched in 1985, the Yamaha V-Max has since been on the market with only minor modifications over the years. Sold both in Japan and abroad, the V-Max is one of the best-selling Japanese motorcycles of all time. The bike got designed, about 20 years back, by John Reed, an English designer who lived in California. Packed with oodles of power, the Yamaha V-Max became the world’s first ‘power cruiser’, even before the word was coined. While it’s power has never been questioned, the bike is often criticised for it’s poor cornering ability and soft suspension, which lead to high-speed wobbling and drift. But, the V-Max of the 80′s was the very epitome of a drag bike – a simple chassis, lots of horsepower, fast in a straight line but not really designed to corner. Come 2009, and Yamaha decided to do away with the old and bring in the new. The new V-Max is about more cubic capacity, more horsepower, more torque, more speed, more stopping and vitally lots of cutting edge technology to make all this possible.

At the heart of the 2009 VMAX is an all-new 1,679cc liquid cooled 4-stroke DOHC V4 engine which runs the same 66.0mm stroke as its predecessor, but now runs a bigger 90.0mm bore on each of the four cylinders. The biggest change is the shift to fuel-injection technology, as against the carburetted engine of the old V-Max. Weight reduction and mass centralization has been given good consideration, and Yamaha brings in the YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake) and YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) which have been successfully implemented on the Yamaha R1 over the last few years. Of course, a bike that has so much power as this new VMAX needs brakes to match. And for exactly that reason, the new braking system on this bike is one of the most sophisticated and powerful designs ever seen on a Yamaha motorcycle. Dual 320mm diameter wave-type discs at the front, and a massive single 298mm wave-type disc at the rear gives great stopping power.

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The V-Max has enjoyed cult status in the Americas, where it captured the imagination of muscle-car drag racing enthusiasts. It’s launch in India at this point of time must be seen as an attempt to extend the brand’s performance-oriented image in the country. Like it’s other two big bikes, the VMAX will also be a CBU import. The 2009 VMAX has gathered accolades across the globe for its thrilling power delivery and its extremely scary straight-line acceleration, and is expected to do the same in the country. Even though it is a CBU import, the pricing of the VMAX has been kept quite competitive in comparison to other imports available in the country. The 2009 VMAX will make your wallet lighter by Rs. 20 lakhs (Ex-showroom, New Delhi). Its mad acceleration and crisp power delivery has scared even the most daring riders but at the same time, there is nothing else on the road that can turn heads so instantaneously, like the new VMAX. Quite honestly, the big daddy of motorbikes is here!

Specifications:

Name	VMAX
Type	Cruiser
Engine Specs
Displacement	1679cc
Engine	4-Stroke, DOHC, V-Type
Power	194 Bhp @ 9000 rpm
Torque	170 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Gears	5 Speed
Cooling Type	Liquid Cooling
Dimensions	Length:2395 mm Width:820 mm Height:1190 mm
Comfort and Convenience	Self Start Trip Meter – Digital(2) Low Fuel, Low Oil Indicators Alloy wheels, Step-up seat, Pass light Speedometer – Digital, Tacho Meter – Analogue
Other Specifications	Weight – 310 kg Fuel Tank – 15 ltrs Wheelbase – 1700 mm Wheel Size – 120/70 R18 – 200/50 R18 mm
Price(Expected)	Rs 20,00,000

Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Dileep — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:10:30 +0000

The Ninja was pehaps one of the most eagrely awaited launch amongst the Indian biking enthusiasts. True to their word, Bajaj India has launched the Kawasaki Ninja 250R in the Indian market and deliveries are going to start immediately. The partnership between Bajaj and Kawasaki goes back a long way in time, when they together marketed bikes as ‘Kawsaki Bajaj’. And it looks like the partnership would go on for some time to come, as Bajaj Pro-Biking showrooms will offer the complete three S’s – Sales, Service and Spares – for Kawasaki bikes in India.

Adoringly called the baby-Ninja, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R has supersport styling, rider-friendly engine, real world performance and an amiable chassis – perfect reciipe for a performance motorcycle which would be fun to ride. Once it hits the roads, the Yamaha R15 would have a better-looking rival and one that is more powerful as well. The only consolation for the Yam R15 is that it would no longer be the most expensive motorcycle in India – the Ninja costs a whopping 2.69 lacs. And the Pulsar 220 owners would no longer be the ‘fastest Indians’.

Bajaj will be importing the Ninja as CKD (completely knocked down) units from Thailand to save on customs duties. The Ninja offers good low and mid range torque, thanks to a dual overhead camshafts. The overall design of the bike is very well balanced and wind tunnel tested and of course the trademark ninja styling is carried from its bigger siblings. The bike has a top whack of 175kmph and 0-100 just under 6 seconds. The instrument cluster of Ninja 250R disappoints a bit as it comes in analog format, as against the digital meters we are so used to seeing in Indian bikes now. The cluster features some warning lights such as low oil, low fuel, choked air filter, high oil temperature and low battery indicators.

It is not fair to compare the Ninja with the Karizma ZMR, Pulsar 220 & Yamaha R15, but that is where the bike is going to compete. The high price tag is only where the bike loses out. Otherwise, the Ninja simply destroys it’s competition. A good mileage of 42.5 kmpl is also promised by Bajaj India. Disc brakes at front and rear and a mono-shock suspension are higlight features. Here are some of the specifications of the baby Ninja. All we can say is that the performance bike market in India is getting bigger and better by the day!

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Specifications:

Name	Ninja 250R
Type	Sports
Engine Specs
Displacement	249cc
Engine	4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
Power	32.5 Bhp @ 11000 rpm
Torque	22 Nm @ 8200 rpm
Gears	6 speed
Cooling Type	Liquid Cooling
Dimensions	Length:2085 mm Width:715 mm Height:1115 mm
Comfort and Convenience	Self Start Trip Meter – Analogue(1) Low Fuel, Low Battery, Low Oil Indicators Alloy wheels, Step-up seat High Oil Temperature, Choked Air Filter Indicators
Other Specifications	Weight – 172 kg Fuel Tank – 17 ltrs Headlamp – Halogen Wheel Size – 110/70 R17-130/70 R17 mm
Price(Expected)	Rs 2,69,000

Pulsar 135 cc to be launched on December 9

Vivek — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:07:05 +0000

In 12 days time,on December the 9th, Bajaj will launch yet another variant of the Pulsar and i repeat the words ‘yet another Pulsar’.This time around the Pulsar will be having a 135 cc engine and a whole new makeover. If you were complaining that all the Pulsars looked alike, then this might be different. Leaked images of the Pulsar show that the Pulsar 135 will sport clip on handlebar,split seats,digital instrumentation and distinctly styled rear and muffler number plates.

The Pulsar 135 is believed to be powered by a 135 cc DTS-si Engine which is used in the Discover and the XCD bikes.To know the exact specifications about the power and others we will have to wait until December 9.Other new features include gas charged rear suspension,handlebar weights and split grab rails.Bajaj was hoping for a suprise release with the 135cc.

Check this out to see a glimpse of the 135cc.goodbyetraffic.in

Apparently Bajaj was hoping to suprise everyone. It was a pity that the 135 cc label was not faded when the site was first launched!!!Leaked pictures of the Pulsar 135cc posted at bajajpulsar.org shows that Bajaj has attempted a whole new styling for this newest variant of the Pulsar. Ask my opinion on the launch and i would say that Bajaj has gone crazy.I would say that if they wanted to launch a 135 cc bike with a new styling, they could have named it new Discover or XCD or something. To peg back on the cc of the Pulsar was not a good idea. But you never no and the guys at Bajaj have proved time and again that they know how to sell a bike.It seems that the Pulsar 135 cc is being launched to eat into the sales of the Hero Honda Stunner.The price of the Pulsar 135 cc will be between Rs. 55,000 and Rs. 60,ooo

But as a Pulsar enthusiast myself,i am very much unimpressed with a launch of a 135 cc Pulsar and the general opinion of Pulsar lovers seem to be the same.I had expected for a 250 cc or even higher cc variants.Only time will tell how the customers will react to this launch.

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2009 Hero Honda Karizma ZMR FI

Dileep — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:20:18 +0000

After months of speculation, finally Hero Honda is about to launch an upgraded and revamped version of it’s peformance bike Karizma. But, the performance bike market is highly competitive at the moment, and we wonder whether Hero Honda has done enough to keep pace with the Bajaj and Yamaha models. With competitors like Pulsar 220, YZF R15, Apache 180, etc, the Indian biker has a wide range of options available to him. For the new Karizma, the most notable improvement is given to the Honda engine at the helm. The Karizma ZMR gets a programmable fuel-injection based engine of 223 cc capacity. This immediately means better power and fuel-efficiency. It also has a full fairing, whose design hasn’t gone down well with bike enthisiasts across the country, based on the pics that have come out. A split clip-on handle bar is believed to make riding more comfortable in comparison to the older Karizma, which was widely regarded as the best touring bike in the country.

The colours expected to be available are white, red, blue and black. The split rear grab rails, fairing-mounted rear-view mirrors and a sporty new rear mud-guard are good add-ons. The bike also gets disc breaks in the rear as-well, and the ride quality on the gas-charged shock absorbers must be of great comfort. The revamped fairing has “ZMR” boldly emblazoned on it, but Hero Honda hasn’t publicised what it really stands for.

Overall, the bike doesn’t seem like it would beat the P220 or the R15. But, Hero Honda has been around for quite a long time now, and must know what they are doing. What’s surprising is that after this long delay in the new Karizma’s launch, the final product’s design seems to be a quick “panic” job. But, let’s wait until the Indian biker gets his hands on the Karizma ZMR and wait for his review. Until then, your guess is as good as ours!

Specifications:

Name	New Karizma ZMR
Model	PGM Fi
Engine Specs
Displacement	223cc
Engine	4 Stroke, PGM-Fi
Power	19.5 Bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque	20 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Gears	5 speed
Cooling Type	Air Cooling
Dimensions	Length:2125 mm Width:755 mm Height:1160 mm
Comfort and Convenience	Self Start Digital speedometer and fuel guage Trip Meters – Digital(2) Low Fuel Indicator, Low Battery Indicator Alloy wheels, Step-up seat
Other Specifications	Weight – 150 kg Fuel Tank – 16 ltrs Headlamp – 35W/35W – Halogen Wheel Size – 2.75×18 – 100/90 mm
Price(Expected)	Rs 85000

Yamaha Fazer 150-Touring Spirit

Vivek — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:57:06 +0000

Seems that Yamaha is trying their best to take on the Pulsars and possibly take over the 150 cc segment of motor bikes in India.The Bajaj Pulsars have ruled the segment ever since the first Pulsars
were launched.The launch of the Yamaha FZ and the R15 has just made the competition a lot tougher for the Pulsars.The FZ has really got a good reception from the Indian markets and the encouraging signs have prompted Yamaha to launch the Yamaha Fazer 150.

The Fazer series which has been in international markets for a long time is known for its stylish looks and raw power.The Fazer 150 doesn’t disappoint either.The Fazer is powered by 153 cc,4 stroke,SOHC single cylinder engine giving you with power of 14 bhp@ 7500 rpm.The Fazer is actually a variant of the FZ16,but with half fairing,thus giving it a much better look.

The front comes with a new aerodynamic cowl to keep the wind blast at bay.New twin headlamps also helps in the glamorous looks.Like the FZ16,it comes with large tires and the huge tank,something that has made the FZ popular.The design of the Yamaha Fazer is an example of the craftsmanship of Yamaha.The only disappointing aspect is again the exhaust,which really looks ugly.That’s something that Yamaha should pay attention to.The other aspects of the bike are simply awesome.The Fazer will be offered in 4 color variants-Electric Blue,Midnight Black,Lava Red and Flaming Orange.

The pricing of the Fazer is on the higher side at Rs.72,000.Well,if they really intend on taking on the Pulsar,a competitive pricing was the need of the hour.With the new Pulsar 220 now available at Rs.70,000,the high price tag of the Fazer 150 might just work against it.

Well,it seems that Yamaha has just upped the competition in the 150+ segment.It remains to be seen whether Bajaj comes up with yet another model of Pulsar to compete with it.My guess is that
a new variant of Pulsar is already in the making.The Yamaha Fazer will face stiff competition from the likes of Pulsars and the Apache RTRs.

Specifications

Engine	153 cc,4 stroke,single cylinder,SOHC,2 valve,Oil cooled Power: 14 Bhp @ 7500 rpm Torque: 14 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Dimensions	Length:1975 mm Width:770 mm Height:1045 mm
Security Features	Telescopic Front Suspension Mono Cross Rear Suspension 267 mm Front Disc brakes,Rear brakes-Drum
Comfort and Convenience	Digital Fuel Gauge,Tachometer,Trip Meter,Speedometer Pass light Step up Seats Low Fuel and Oil indicators
Other Specifications	Weight:141 kg 5 Speed Gear transmission Ground Clearance:160 mm Fuel Tank:12 ltrs
Price	Rs. 72,000

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8 Crazy Concept Bikes

Vivek — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:36:43 +0000

Concept cars and bikes play a very important role in futuristic technology.Here we will see
some concept bikes,which perhaps we will never ride or even see.

BMW Imme-1200-boxer-sport-bike

This concept bike evolved out of the brains of two students from the International School of design who thought a super bike based on the BMW boxer was a good idea and the result was a 150 horse power monster.A tube frame was designed around the boxer engine with a new head and exhaust.The cooling air flows over the cylinders from both the sides and from the back.

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Suzuki Bi-Plane

This was revealed in 2007 and as the name suggests it was inspired by the design of Bi Planes.The Suzuki Bi Plane uses a v4 engine for power and a girder type front end for steering and front suspension.

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Dodge Tomahawk

The Dodge TomaHawk was unveiled in the Detroit Auto Show in 2003.This bike is powered by the same engine found in the Dodge Viper,a 500 hp,8.3 litre V10 engine capable of producing speeds upto 300mph.The design is composed of a partially exposed engine and 4 oversized wheels.

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Honda ICare

The Honda Icare concept is powered by a 1800 cc six cylinder engine.The powerful body gives a sense of security.This Hi tech hybrid bike was designed by Enzyme Designs.

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Yamaha Gen-Ryu

The Gen-Ryu is the answer to a high performance hybrid bike.Powered by a 600 cc engine,this concept motorcycle adopts ASV(Advanced safety Vehicle) features, which includes vehicle to vehicle distance warning system,cornering light system etc.Add to this noice cancelling systems,music player and hands free cell phone and rear view monitoring system using a CCD camera

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Proxima Bike Car Hybrid

Something between a bike and a car,thats what this hybrid concept car is.

The Hyanide

The Hyanide is potent for any terrain with its flexible rubber threads.With its unique styling,this hybrid bike looks like a tank.The engine delivers power of 60 hp with a 500 cc liquid cooled single cylinder engine.

Honda DN 01

This bike was introduced as a concept bike in the year 2005 at the Tokyo MotorShow.
The DN 01 is powerred by a 680 cc V twin engine.What more,it will also have automatic gear transmission,which can be switched to a six speed manual transmission.
Honda started producing the DN 01 in 2008. It has no clutch,instead will have fully automatic transmission.The manual transmission is done through gear selection buttons.

Will these bikes ever come into the markets? well,only time will tell…
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TVS Apache RTR 180 ‘Menace’

Dileep — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:06:46 +0000

TVS Motors will launch the much-awaited Apache RTR 180 by the end of this month. Initially code-named as the Menace, TVS hopes that the RTR 180 would turn out to be a menace for the Bajaj Auto. The RTR180 is powered by a 177.3cc engine which produces 17.3Bhp of maximum power with 15.5 Nm of maximum torque. Sadly though, the RTR180 does not have fuel injection. The new 177.4cc mill is a bored out variation of the 160cc mill, and has a longer stroke too. The RTR 180 has a lighter cranck, lighter magneto and a bigger carburettor – all these lead to a quicker engine response. TVS promises that this 180cc engine will provide better low and mid-range torque. This more-powerful version Apache has a 0-60 timing of 4.15 seconds and a top speed of 125 kmph.

There is very little cosmetic changes to the new Apache, which is rather disappointing. It sports a new graphic scheme to distinguish itself from it’s smaller sibling, with RTR emblazoned boldly on the tank scoops. Some of the new features which the RTR180 gets are the white tachometer, 0-60 timer in the digital speedometer and a removable rear mud-guard. The front forks and the gas reservoirs for the rear shock get a golden-shade treatment, and the clip-on handlebar has ‘RTR 180′ written at it’s centre.

The wheelbase increases by a good 40mm, which makes the bike more stable. The rear tyre profile has been changed to 110-80 X 17″, and TVS will be using it’s own (tubeless)tyres again. The brakes are carried forward from the 160 version, with 270mm petal disc at the front and 200mm disc at the rear. The rear-end of the bike gets a face-lift, with a re-styled silencer and stylish new rear fender & number plate.The RTR180 is expected to be priced at around Rs. 72,000/- which is very close to the price offered by competing brands. With the TVS, Bajaj(2009 Pulsar UG IV) and Yamaha coming out with bigger and better bikes, we at three2tango feel that it is high time India’s biggest two-wheeler manufacturers Hero Honda do something about it, or they could lose the status pretty soon.

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Yamaha FZ-S – ‘Stylish’ Lord Of The Streets!!!

Dileep — Wed, 13 May 2009 07:05:21 +0000

Following the success of the FZ-16, India Yamaha Motors have launched an all-new version of their naked street-fighter which is christened FZ-S. For those who fell in love with the FZ-16, do be very careful – ‘coz the FZ-S might just sweep you off your feet. The FZ-S is thus Yamaha’s idea of a stylish version of the FZ.

The specifications, however, remain just the same as that of it’s predecessor. The modds have taken place at the front-end of the bike, which sees a new design windshield. The design of the headlight has been tweaked as well which gives the bike an even more aggressive look now. Another difference from the FZ-16 is the carbon pattern meter consol, which is stylish and sporty.

The paint job given to the FZ-S is two-tone. And the two colour options are - Yellow Streak and Silver Tech. The little tweaks given to the bike has given it an even muscular look. The FZ-16 had the reputation of being a well-balanced bike and this modded version, would be no exception. The Yamaha fanatics will sure lap this one up as well. Following the launch of the YZF R15 and the FZ-16, Yamaha Motors have reported a steep rise in sales and the FZ-S is expected to impove things even further.

The bike is priced at Rs 67,000(Ex Showroom Delhi), which is a good two thousand rupees more than the FZ-16. However, it remains unclear whether the company plans to deliver the ‘S’ as just a ‘limited edition’ or otherwise. Here are the technical specifications, which remain unchanged.

Yamaha FZ-S Engine:

Engine type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve

Displacement: 153.0cm3

Bore & Stroke: 58.0 × 57.9mm

Compression ratio: 9.5:1

Maximum output: 14PS / 7500 rpm

Maximum torque: 14 N.m / 6000 rpm

Starting method: Electric starter

Lubrication type: Wet sump

Carburetor type: BS26

Clutch type: Constant mesh wet multiplate

Ignition type: CDI

Primary/secondary reduction ratio: 3.409 / 2.857

Transmission type: Return type 5-speed

Yamaha FZ-S Chassis:

Frame type: Diamond

Suspension (front/rear): Telescopic / Monocross

Brake type(front/rear): Hydraulic single disc / drum

Tire size (front/rear): 100/80-17 / 140/60-R17

Yamaha FZ-S Dimensions:

Overall Length × Width × Height: 1,975mm × 770mm × 1,045mm

Seat height: 790mm

Wheelbase: 1,335mm

Minimum ground clearance: 160mm

Dry weight/Curb weight: 126 kg / 137 kg

Fuel tank volume: 12 liters

Engine oil volume: 1.2 liters