29.7.12

Best Buys Motorcycles in 2012

Best Buys Motorcycles in 2012


Ducati Monster 696
Price: $8495


Aprilia Shiver 750
Price: $9499


 

Harley-Davidson Iron 883
Price: $7999



Honda Shadow RS
Price: $8240



Triumph Bonneville
Price: $7699



Star Stryker
Price: $11,090




Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS
Price: $8299



Kawasaki Ninja 250
Price: $3999




Yamaha FZ8
Price: $8690




Zero XU
Price: $7695 



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28.7.12

New sales Record Ducati North America

Sales at Ducati North America reached a new 12-month high, surpassing the previous record set in 2007, with 10,094 new motorcycles delivered. A retail sales gain of 26 percent was also recorded in Q2 compared to the same period in 2011,


marking the eighth consecutive quarter of growth. This success further solidifies North America’s position as Ducati’s largest global market.

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27.7.12

Ceremony London 2012 Google Doodle

London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Artistic director of the ceremony Danny Boyle unveiled the model in June and paid tribute to the 10,000 volunteers, cast and crew rehearsing night and day to make the Opening Ceremony a success



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26.7.12

India's first made bikes to hit Japan roads

The Country Japan is a market for big bikes and racing motorcycles and within that, the 150 cc segment is emerging.

Yamaha to export bikes from Surajpur plant


Two-wheeler exports from India are nothing new, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor ships products to Africa, Latin America and the Asean countries. However, Yamaha is one of the select few to reach out to developed markets from India, the others being Eicher Motors, Royal Enfield.

In 2011-12, two-wheeler exports from the country grew 27.13% at 1.94 million units compared with 1.53 million units in 2010-11. Bajaj Auto was the largest exporter with 1.26 million units, followed by TVS Motor (2.6 lakh units). India Yamaha Motors was the fourth largest with shipment of 1,29,394 units, a growth of 45%.

Our R15 fits the image not only is it easy to race and manoeuvre, but it could also be an ideal choice for entry-level racing, added Suzuki

Chain less Bikes

Nulla is Italian for nothing. which aptly describes about this this this concept minimalist bike. The most obvious omissions are the spokes of the wheels design look and the familiar bike chain. It’s the lack of hubs and much of the traditional frame which give this design its clean look.


The propulsion system is a direct gear-chain-drive system. A futuristic design which alas still hasn’t improved on bike seat comfort.

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5.7.12

buy a bike for Rs 1.6 crore

The engine is a 2-liter, machined from solid billet aluminium, chassis is a 4130 Chrome-moly TIG welded by hand, custom Ohlins, fully adjustable forks and rear shocks, dual 6-piston front brakes with 12 individual brake pads and does 0 to 100 in 2.8 seconds.



Donald reckoned it was time someone built an equivalent machine in the motorcycle industry for those who appreciate attention to detail, superior craftsmanship, performance and exclusivity.


ECOSSE Moto Works was formed with one thing in mind: to create distinctive, purposeful, memorable machines for discerning enthusiasts, and to provide them all in limited quantities.

One of these models the Iconoclast Series which combines a highly engineered chassis, massive torque, sleek lines, exquisite detail and race-bred components.

But all at a price. The engine is a 2-liter, machined from solid billet aluminium, chassis is a 4130 Chrome-moly TIG welded by hand, custom Ohlins, fully adjustable forks and rear shocks, dual 6-piston front brakes with 12 individual brake pads and does 0 to 100 in 2.8 seconds.

In the US its sells for $300,000 and if you wanted to buy it in India, it would come up to 1.6 crore. Now that’s sure to burn a hole in your pocket. To add to the exclusivity, only 11 were built

1.7.12

Hyosung GT250R review

the GT250R’s performance. The new comet’s engine is a 75-degree V-twin unit that is both air and liquid cooled. With a displacement of 249cc, the engine belts out a respectable peak power of 27.6 bhp at 10,000 rpm, a bit more than the Honda CBR 250R and a bit less than the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

Compared to the other two, the Comet’s engine delivers peak power late in the rev band at about 10,000rpm. Like I have said before, I am sure that the weight of the bike is also a factor. But, essentially, the Comet feels a bit unhurried in the initial acceleration cycle, until the revs cross the 6,000-6,500 rpm level. Power delivery is linear and available like a series of Big ‘Mahraja Macs’ at every 1,000 rpm stop.

The bike clocks a speed of 100 kmph within 10 seconds or so. But the mapping and the fuel injection system could both have been tweaked to improve the machine’s pickup.



The funny bit is that the V-twin engine’s peak torque of 22.07 Nm at 8,000 rpm is pretty much an exact match with the other two competing bikes. So, the amount of pulling power being sent to the rear wheel is effectively the same, at least by the book. Rated top speed is 140 kmph. Racing up to touch speeds of over 120 kms is quite easy though with the GT250R’s quick shifting five-speed gearbox. Only you have to keep the engine at the sweet spot where the power is delivered in quick succession.

‘Stares come standard’ could be the apt advertisement tagline for Hyosung GT250R, the latest offering for the country from the Korean motorcycle maker. It is not meant to be as capable as a serious sports bike and I am guessing that the need to keep its fuel efficiency attractive too might have affected its performance. But, that bit of a compromise does tilt the scales in favour of the competition that has the street cred and brand appeal going for them.

The new Hyosung Comet has been priced at Rs 2.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). That makes it a bit expensive too. But things could get interesting if the new owners decide to manufacture the bike in India and leverage the cost savings to come up with a killer price tag.

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