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TVS release 2010 Star City and TVS Sport
TVS has launched 2010 versions of their popular commuter bikes TVS Star City and TVS Star Sport. They have renamed TVS Star Sport to TVS Sport.
The 2010 version focuses more on the styling aspects and no technical change has been made in these two bikes.
The cosmetic changes include addition of mobile charger in the TVS Star City, which is novel and is seen for the first time in India. Apart from...
Pakistan gets $150m investment by Yamaha Motors
Though Yamaha Motors has shown keen interest in investing in motorcycle manufacturing in Pakistan, DYL Motorcycles is planning to make an investment of $150 million in collaboration with Yamaha Motors.
Yunus Dawood, Chief Executive Officer of M/s DYL Motorcycles Pakistan stated that the minister of state was keen and interested in the interest that DYL has shown and the trust it has shown in...
Review: Honda CB Twister
The new release by Honda, the Honda CB Twister has shaken the world. Customers and Journos with the critics are already all praises about the two wheeler. Here are our first impressions of the bike in terms of looks, performance, engine, and hell loads.
Looks
The new curvy look that the Honda Twister possesses gives it a real cool commuter bike look. We are thankful that Honda decided to give...
New models added in 2010: Triumph
The British bike manufacturer, Triumph, known for manufacturing suave vehicles, is planning to add seven models to its existing line up by 2012.
The current line up includes 16 models comprising of three families that are Cruiser, Urban Sport, and Modern Classic. After 2012, when these seven will be added, the company will boast of 23 models spread across 7 families.
For the current year, the...
Honda Eterno Specifications
Another entrant in the scooter category by Honda is the Honda Eterno. It again boasts of a 4 stroke engine but with a powerful 150 cc engine. It is a smooth ride and with power and looks suave on the road.
Honda Eterno
Price(Rs)
37,700
Engine
Displacement(cc)
147.7
Maximum Power(PS)
8.3
Maximum Torque(Nm)
10.63
Power/Weight Ratio(PS/Ton)
66.4
Gears
4
Top Speed
85
Brakes
Front
130d
Rear
130d
Wheel
Tyre(Front)
3.50×10
Tyre(Rear)
3.50×10
Dimension
Length
1810
Width
716
Height
1132
Wheelbase
1247
Kerb...
New engine upgrade to the Enfield bikes
Royal Enfield Motors, a part of Eicher Motors, is all set to incorporate the new vehicle platform, Unit Construction Engine (UCE), into all its existing bikes with effect from April 2010.
The current Cast Iron engines that are sported by Electra and other standard bikes will be replaced by the new UCE engine that will meet the Indian emission norms of BS II (Euro III) effective April 2010. The...
Yamaha unveils 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere
Europe will have a new entrant to compete against all the BMW R1200GS and Ducati Multistrada 1200 in the form of Yamaha Super Tenere.
The Yamha Super Tenere is powered with a 1199cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine with a 270-degree crank. As per Yamaha, the Super Tenere has a maximum power of 108.5 hp at 7,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 84.2 ft-lb.
The Super Tenere boasts of a unified braking...
TVS Scooty gets a challenger: Mahindra Kine scooty launched
When TVS launched scooty Pep, it was the style icon of many college going girls and some of the boys. Mahindra, now understanding the potential of the current market, is going to launch the Kine. The Kine is supposed to be Mahindra’s answer to the current market leader, TVS Scooty Pep.
The scooty boasts of an 80cc four stroke engine and has been developed by Mahindra in collaboration with Mahindra’s...
Honda Aviator Specifications
The Honda Aviator, a scooter manufactured in India, is fourth in the scooter category by Honda. It is a 4 stroke and 102 cc engine and looks class apart even as a scooter.
Honda Aviator (drum)
Price(Rs)
39,700
Engine
Displacement(cc)
102 cc
Maximum Power(PS)
7.1
Maximum Torque(Nm)
7.8
Power/Weight Ratio(PS/Ton)
68.6
Gears
V
Top Speed
84.5
Brakes
Front
130d
Rear
130d
Wheel
Tyre(Front)
90/90×12
Tyre(Rear)
3.50×10
Dimension
Length
1802
Width
707
Height
1162
Wheelbase
1256
Kerb...
Hero Honda Glamour Specifications
The Hero Honda Glamour is a 125 cc bike with great fuel capacity and greater power of 6.72 bhp. Glamour stands out in the crowd of 125 cc bikes due to its sleek design and sturdy structure.
Hero Honda Glamour (Fi)
Price(Rs)
52,700
Engine
Displacement(cc)
125
Maximum Power(PS)
9.13
Maximum Torque(Nm)
10.35
Power/Weight Ratio(PS/Ton)
70.77
Gears
4
Top Speed
98.7
Brakes
Front
130d
Rear
110d
Wheel
Tyre(Front)
2.75×18
Tyre(Rear)
3.00×18
Dimension
Length
2005
Width
735
Height
1070
Wheelbase
1265
Kerb...
Hero Honda Karizma Specifications
Zooming into the sports bike category is the Hero Honda marvel Karizma. It boasts of a 223 cc engine power and arrives at 60 kph in less than 4 seconds. The low slung handle bar and an increased pillion surely gives it that sports bike look.
Hero Honda Karizma
Price(Rs)
71,500
Engine
Displacement(cc)
223
Maximum Power(PS)
16.9
Maximum Torque(Nm)
18.3
Power/Weight Ratio(PS/Ton)
111.7
Gears
5
Top...
Bajaj Discover 135 Specifications
Bajaj Discover, the Bajaj bike that was manufactured in Chakan, was most loved by everyone when it released. It has 6 spoke alloys and the patented “exhaustec”. Recently, a 135 cc model of Bajaj Discover was released.
Bajaj Discover 135 DTS-i (Drum)
Price(Rs)
46,900
Engine
Displacement(cc)
134.2
Maximum Power(PS)
13.1
Maximum Torque(Nm)
11.8
Power/Weight Ratio(PS/Ton)
98.4
Gears
4
Top...
Big Dog releases 2010 model: Less cost and more features
In the times of recession, the motorcycle manufacturers are looking at making vehicles that are affordable and also do no compromise in terms of features. Big Dog, the Indianapolis based company, has revealed Big Chopper, a new model that gives a mix of perfect style with high quality motorcycling experience within a $21000 range.
The company was set up in 1994 and has launched till date nearly...

