Up Coming Bikes In India

INDIAN TWO WHEELERS AWAITED

COMPANY NAME	MODELS	TYPE
HMSIL	2 Bikes of 1000 cc	Motorcycle
Yamaha Motor India Pvt.Ltd.	FZ 150	Motorcycle

Forthcoming Companies Stepping into India for New launches are :

COMPANY NAME	TYPE
Harley Davidson	Bike

YAMAHA YZF-R15 sports bike

New Delhi: India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. today took the veils of its premium mototrcycle, billed as the 'super sports' Yamaha YZF-R15, first announced at Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi in January, for "road riders who are ready to accept the challenge of the racetrack."

Earlier in December the company had announced taht it would market its 1680cc MT 01 and the 998cc YZF R1, brought in as completely built units, and priced at a steep ex-showroom price of Rs 10.5 lakh each. (See: Yamaha launches premium end bikes)

The technology in YZF-R15 has percolated from R1 (deltabox frame / fuel injection / 6 speed gearbox / styling / liquid cooled 4V engine). Just like the R1 it is light weight, it has power on demand, centralised mass, stopping power, aerodynamics, ergonomics, stability / rigidity. It has the controllability and manoeuvrability to maximise riding / cornering / braking performance.

Unveiling YZF-R15 during a select media tour for test ride at Irungattukottai Race Track, Chennai, CEO and India Yamaha's managing director, Tsutomu Mabuchi said, ''With the launch of YZF-R15, Yamaha unleashes its strategic intent to offer superior products in India and is poised to provide Indian sports bike enthusiasts with the combined thrill of technological superiority and artistic brilliance.''

''Yamaha has always kept up with new technology while constantly bringing it to the next level. With India's first liquid cooled, 4-valve fuel injected engine, YZF-R15 comes with R1 DNA. The bike has many firsts to its credit, high performance DiASil cylinder, forged piston, deltabox frame, linked type monocross suspension and sharp dual headlights,'' he added.

The company said in a statement, the Indian biking market is undergoing a paradigm shift in tune with the overall shift in the economy. "The Indian biker is today technology and style conscious rather than driven by economy," it said.

Bajaj to launch Kawasaki Ninja250cc in India

Bajaj Kawasaki Ninja250cc


Bajaj to launch Kawasaki Ninja250cc in India during the 2nd half of 2008. Bajaj will bring the latest Ninja recently launched in United States, Europe and Japan. Kawasaki Ninja will be imported as a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) unit and it will be assembled in india. Rajiv Bajaj will assemble the Ninja at its chakan plant and will sell the bikes through the exclusive probiking showrooms. Kawasaki will provide the necessary service training and parts back-up fully to live up to the expectations of the Probikers. Bajaj - Kawasaki displayed the Ninja 250cc in addition to the Sports Roadster ER-6n, Ninja ZX-6R, Z1000 aand Vulcan cruiser. Of these, Kawsaki Ninja will be the first to hit the market. “We received a good response for the Ninja 250cc is amazing” Bajaj told at the press conference at the auto expo. Coming to the price, Rajiv Bajaj hinted that the Ninja 250cc will be imported through CKD unit from Thailand. This means it will leverage the FTA agreement between India and Thailand. Because of FTA, import duty on CKD and semi-knocked-down kits is only 10 per cent whereas from other countries it attracts more thn 50%. Hence unlike other superbikes this is going to be affordable.


About Ninja 250cc:

Kawasaki Ninja is powered by an eight valve, twin cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled 250cc Fuel Injection engine developing 30PS at 10500rpm and a Torque of 21Nm at 8500rpm. This 250cc FI engine is mated with a 6-speed transmission Ninja 250cc features single 290mm petal disc brake at the front and 220mm petal disc brake at the rear.Ninja 250cc weighs 152kg and ground clearance is 135mm. Ninja suspension is through telescopic fork at the front and gas charged bottom-link Uni-Trak at the rear

Bajaj-Pulsar-180DTS-i

Bajaj-Pulsar-180DTS-i

wheelers made in India. I came to learn that 180 DTSi has got both kick-start and self-start and others two such as 200 DTSi, 220 DTS-Fi don’t come with kick-start! Some friends told me it is a good idea to buy a bike with a kick-start option included to ride in Indian Road. I still have to think to make the right decision. Below are the photos of the 3 bikes! Check it out!

Bajaj Pulsar has been a major hit in the market and is largely responsible for changing the 'scooter maker' image associated with the Bajaj. Bajaj Pulsar DTSi comes in two variants: Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi and Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTSi.

The instrumentation is the new Pulsar 180’s highlight. It has a digital display for the speedo, odo, two tripmeters and the fuel gauge. The tachometer in true performance bike theme remains an analogue unit. It’s nicely executed too, and fits flush. The visibility both in the day and at night is superb too. Once the rider turns on the headlight, the LCD screen lights up in a very attractive orange backlight, making it easy to read during night jaunts.

SPECIFICATIONS OF BAJAJ PULSAR 180 DTSi

Max Power 16.5 bhp (12.28 kw) @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque 15.22 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Silencer New Silencer with ExhausTEC technology now ensures improved engine torque even at varying load conditions
Wheel base 1320 mm
Suspension-F Telescopic Forks 135 mm stroke with anti-stiction bushes
Suspension-R Triple Rate Spring, 5-way adjustable, gas assisted NitroX Shock Absorbers with vertical travel of 100mm
Wheels High performance light yet stronger 17" alloy wheels
Tyres Broader 100 / 90 rear tyres

Hero Honda Karizma

Hero Honda Karizma

The latest model to have graced the Indian tarmac is Hero Honda's latest bike, 223 CC Karizma, which with its updated technological inputs have made the bike favorite among bike lovers. Available with an awesome 223cc single cylinder, air cooled four stroke engine capable of producing optimum power of 17 bhp at 7000rpm , the bike is the latest milestone achieved by the Hero Honda motors. The sleek designing of Karizma is quiet similar to its Japanese version, the legendary & giant Honda's cult VFR 800. Be it the alloy die-cast wheels, tailpiece, front indicators, fairing, silencer unit, seat, panel shapes and instrument binnacle, everywhere the new model has been given a face lift with a dash of panache.

Features

Features Exhibiting a sporty look, the new 223 CC Karizma is quite an attraction on the roads. The sturdy & beefy structure helps in making it the most sought-after motorbike in India.

• Factory-fitted mag wheels
• Long wheelbase at 1355mm provides ample stability
• Equipped with 15-litre fuel tank (FT) & 2-litre reserve
• Excellent braking
• 276mm disc up front
• 130mm rear drum brakes
• Maximum acceleration

Colors

There are five vital colorants which gives 223 CC Karizma the required personality & these are :

• Vibrant blue
• Sport red
• Moon yellow
• Black
• Force silver
  

Engine

Type OHC, Air Cooled
Stroke (2/4) 4-stroke
No. of cylinders Single Cylinder
Displacement 223cc
Electrical 12 V, 7.0 Ah