Suzuki Slingshot

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today launched the much awaited Suzuki SlingShot. The 125 cc Suzuki SlingShot was launched in the presence of senior Suzuki Motorcycle India officials.



Targeted at the mass segment, the Suzuki SlingShot is positioned to fill the void that currently exists between the 100 cc and the 150 cc segments without compromising on the key parameters that a customer aspires for – style of a 150 cc and the efficiency of a 100 cc bike. The Suzuki SlingShot underscores Suzuki’s commitment to introduce products of global standards that meets an Indian customer’s requirement. 

At the launch of the Suzuki SlingShot, Mr. Katsumi Takata, Chairman, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Suzuki is a brand trusted worldwide for its superior technology and uncompromised quality and we have amply displayed this to our commitment to India by launching products, from the GS150R to the Hayabusa, Gixxer and Bandit that have generated tremendous response from customers. The same global promise of Suzuki ensures that our customers in India get same uncompromising quality, style, performance and comfort in the Suzuki SlingShot. “



Mr. Atul Gupta, Vice President (Sales and Marketing), Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. said, “It has been our constant endeavour to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the Indian motorcycle market and the Suzuki SlingShot is a direct result of us listening to what the customers want and delivering a world class product that meets their requirements. The Suzuki SlingShot offers a complete package in terms of Style, Comfort, Performance and Practicality – all combined in a 125 cc bike. The customer wanted a bike that was as frugal on fuel as a 100 cc bike, yet had the looks to match a 150 cc premium bike combined with a price point that made the product affordable yet met all requirements – which the Suzuki SlingShot offers.” 

Inspired by its bigger siblings the GSX-R series, the Suzuki SlingShot boasts of sharp edgy head lamps, an all new front fender design and a convenient gear position indicator for ease in riding in city traffic. With a newly designed sturdy upswept frame construct with a longer swingarm coupled with a preload adjustable rear suspension and a race inspired light weight alloy provides the Suzuki SlingShot with the perfect balance and agility for varied road conditions without compromising on comfort and ergonomics.



The Suzuki SlingShot is available in four colours – Metallic Mustard Yellow, Metallic Fox Orange, Candy Antares Red and Pearl Nebular Black.

The SlingShot is priced at Rs 46,253 ex-showroom, Mumbai. 

Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL), India’s fastest growing automobile company and the pioneer of performance biking, today launched the new 220cc Avenger DTS-i. With the launch of this bike Bajaj Auto’s R&D team has yet again delivered a bike with a decisive riding experience.
The new Avenger boasts of not only a larger capacity engine but also great performance statistics like more power of 19.03 Ps and torque of 17.5 Nm. The bike also comes with a DC circuit that gives it a constant light beam at all riding speeds. Further improvements like dual density seating, battery charge level indicator on the tank, maintenance free battery etc. have been made to provide greater comfort and ease for cruising along the winding highways. The bike now also has a DC ignition system with low trigger start rpm to ensure easy button start.

Commenting on the launch, Mr.S.Sridhar, President (Motorcycle Business) Bajaj Auto, said: “I am very pleased to showcase the 220cc Avenger DTS-i. The journey that our R&D team started few years ago continues its forward march and today we have further enhanced the pleasure of riding a genuine cruiser bike. It is a tribute to bikers who appreciate a technologically superior and stylish product and a ride experience different from any other.”

Added Mr. Milind Bade, GM Marketing, Bajaj Auto: “Our internal research suggested that bikers are looking for more power. Yes while they ‘Felt like God’ while riding the Avenger, yet they preferred more power. The long-and-low new Avenger 220 now has everything from power and performance to comfort, to fully realize the dreams and aspirations of this motorcycle consumer.”
The 220cc Avenger DTS-i is an outcome of Bajaj Auto’s Research and Development (R&D) acumen. Priced at Rs 69000/- ex-Delhi showroom, the 220cc Avenger DTS-i has been launched with a stepped up warranty of 18 months.

With the new souped-up Avenger joining the immensely successful Pulsar range, Bajaj’s stranglehold of the Premium motorcycle segment will be further strengthened.

Specification:

Engine

Type 4-stroke, single cylinder, DTS-i, air cooled with oil-cooler
Displacement (cc) 219.89
Max. Power (Ps @ rpm) 19.03 @ 8400
Max. Torque (Nm @ rpm) 17.5 @ 7000
Starting Electric

Chassis

Suspension
Front Telescopic
Rear Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Brakes
Front Disc, Dia. 260 mm
Rear Drum, Dia. 130 mm

Tyre
Front Tube type Unidirectional - 90 / 90 x 17"
Rear Tube type Unidirectional - 130 / 90 x 15"

Fuel tank capacity 14 liter full
3.4 liter reserve

Dimensions
Wheel base (mm) 1475
Ground Clearance (mm) 169
Kerb weight (kg) 154.5

Electricals
Battery 12V, 9Ah
Head lamp 60 / 55W
Horn 12V, 30W

Photos of Fireblade

Here is some photos of Honda Fireblade 1000RR

Honda CBR Fireblade RR

The 1992 debut of the history-making CBR900RR Fireblade completely rewrote the book of Super Sport motorcycle design. It features a remarkably compact and lightweight configuration based on a ‘Less Is More’ concept that achieved a breathtaking blast of litre-class performance from a 900cc inline-4 engine shoehorned into a highly advanced 600cc-class chassis.

Now, Honda has launched CBR1000RR in India to compete with the likes of Yamaha R1 & Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R. Honda India has also launched the CB1000R to compete with Yamaha's MT-01. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade is a MotoGP race replica with many of its features taken from Honda's top-end racing bikes. The result is a high-performance track and racing superbike that also makes for a perfect street bike.

It borrows many technologies found in the Honda CBR600RR, but has added advancements, such as a reworked chassis and exhaust system, reworked front and rear suspension and a lighter swingarm. The CBR1000RR's strong but light die-cast aluminium chassis has an inverted fork, Unit Pro-Link rear suspension and radial-mounted front brakes. The chassis is a reinforced version of the CBF600's frame, but a longer swingarm gives better traction when accelerating.

Honda's advanced Unit Pro-Link rear suspension completes the impressive list of features and adds to the bike’s impeccable handling. CBR1000RR's fuel-injected 998cc engine is modelled on the Honda Fireblade superbike but has been adapted for road use. The engine is powered by Honda’s advanced Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system for superb power and response at all speeds.Sharper looks, stronger performance and astoundingly responsive control.

In order to improve stability under deceleration, a slipper clutch is now available with a unique center-cam-assist mechanism. The Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) has been also revised. Another significant change in latest generation CBR1000RR is the exhaust system which is no longer a center-up underseat design.

In the interest of quicker handling, its under-seat location to be as close as possible to the motorcycle’s center of gravity

and mass, thereby reducing the inertial effects of the system’s weight and mass on the machine’s ability to quickly change directions. CBR1000RR’s powerful radial-mount front disc brakes feature new four-piston brake calipers of a stronger and lighter new monoblock design for an additional 126g (4.4 ounces) of weight reduction per caliper and a much more rigid configuration.

Inside, new chrome-plated aluminum brake pistons replace heavier steel units for an impressive total of 430g (15 ounces) of reduced unsprung weight in the calipers alone. These combine with narrower, lighter brake lines made of a new material and a modified brake-lever ratio to increase braking performance with a livelier, more responsive feel at the brake lever.

From its compact new proportions to its breathtaking response to every rider input, everything about the CBR1000RR stakes out a new standard in motorcycle performance & design aesthetics. It stands as a milestone in the history of litre-class Super Sports development, much as the original CBR900RR did when it fired the first shot in the high-performance revolution sixteen years ago.

CBR1000RR is now more compact than ever before. The new CBR1000RR literally brings literbike handling to new levels. It has been launched at Rs. 12.5 lakhs (Ex-showroom New Delhi) which is almost same to Suzuki Hayabusa which is also available for Rs. 12.5 lakhs but both are costly in comparision to Yamaha R1 which is priced at Rs. 10.5 lakhs.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement:	999.8cc
Engine:	In-line four
Maximum Power:	175 Bhp @ 12000 rpm
Maximum Torque:	114 Nm @ 8500 rpm
	6 Manual
Clutch:	Assist Slipper Clutch, Wet
Bore:	76
Stroke:	55.1
No. of Cylinders:	4
Cooling Type:	Liquid Cooling
DIMENSIONS
Length:	2075.00 mm
Width:	685.00 mm
Height:

Fuel Tank:

Wheelbase:

Wheel Size:

Tubeless:

Colors:

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 199.00 kg Ground Clearance: 130.00 mm Fuel Tank: 17.70 ltrs Wheelbase: 1405.00 mm Wheel Size: 120/70-ZR17, 190/50-ZR17 mm Tubeless: Colors: Black, Candy Blue/Yellow, Red/Black, Silver/Metallic Silver ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY Suspension(Front): 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability Suspension(Rear): HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability Brakes: 325 x 4.5mm Dual Hydraulic Disc Brakes(Rear): 220 x 5mm Dual Hydraulic Disc Stand Alarm: COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Fuel Guage: Digital Self Start: Tacho Meter: Analogue Trip Meter: Digital-2 Alloys: Speedometer: Digital Passenger Footrest: Passenger Backrest: Step-up Seat: Pass-light: Low Fuel Indicator: Low Oil Indicator: Low Battery Indicator: High Oil Temp. Indicator: Choked Air Filter Indicator:

On Road Price Rs. 14,70,000 * Mumbai. May vary.

Brazil loose in quaters! Unbeailivable

The Netherlands came from behind to break Brazilian hearts and take a huge step towards a third FIFA World Cup™ final appearance. Trailing at half-time to Robinho's early goal in Port Elizabeth, Bert van Marwijk's men drew level through Felipe Melo's own goal before Wesley Sneijder headed the winner with 22 minutes remaining. Brazil ended the game a man short after Felipe Melo's dismissal as, like in Germany four years ago, the South Americans, unbeaten since last October, saw their dream of a sixth world crown dismantled at the quarter-final stage.

For the Dutch, this was their fifth straight win at these finals and leaves them one victory short of a first Final appearance since they finished runners-up twice in the 1970s. They will travel to Tuesday's Cape Town semi-final against Uruguay or Ghana as favourites despite the suspensions of Gregory van der Wiel and Nigel de Jong. History will be on their side too, given the winners of their three previous FIFA World Cup meetings with Brazil marched on to the Final each time.

Yet it was not the Dutch, but Brazil who looked likely to prevail in the first 45 minutes. Robinho had already had one effort ruled offside when he broke the deadlock in the tenth minute. Advancing unchecked from inside his own half, Felipe Melo played a ball straight through the centre of the Dutch defence from the halfway line. Robinho, free of his marker Van der Wiel and played onside by Ooijer, was in the clear and he tucked a first-time finish beyond Maarten Stekelenburg.

The Dutch sought an immediate reply when Kuyt tested Julio Cesar with a low drive but Brazil were carrying the greater threat and, after 25 minutes, they came close to a second. From a half-cleared corner, Dani Alves, out on the right, drove in a low cross and Juan got there first only to shoot over from close range. Robinho then wriggled away from two orange shirts on the left, gave the ball to Luis Fabiano and his flick set up Kaka whose curling shot was bound for the top corner before Stekelenburg reached out his right arm to palm the ball away.

The teams' 1994 quarter-final, won by Brazil, produced five second-half goals and this game grew as a contest after the restart. Second-best in the first half, the Dutch drew level in the 53rd minute. Sneijder had already miscued an attempted volley when, following a short free-kick with Robben, the Inter midfielder swung in a cross from out on the right. Julio Cesar and Felipe Melo got in each other's way with the midfielder unwittingly flicking the ball on into the net.

Michel Bastos, booked before the break and under pressure from Robben, now made way for Gilberto Melo but Brazil's self-assurance was fading. Although Kaka guided a volley just past the post, the Dutch soon had their second goal. It came from the head of Sneijder who profited from slack marking in the six-yard box to nod home his third goal of the finals after Kuyt had flicked on Robben's corner. Brazil's prospects dimmed further with 17 minutes remaining with Felipe Melo’s red card for a stamp on Robben, now a constant nuisance to the South Americans. In a frantic finish it might have got even worse for Dunga's men but Sneijder scuffed his shot straight at Julio Cesar.

YAMAHA R125

Yamaha India has confirmed the launch of its much awaited and highly anticipated R125. The Yamaha R125 is the younger sibling (but more appealing) of the R15 and will be launched on the 17th of this month. It is powered by a 124.66cc engine which gives a maximum power of 14.5 bhp at 9000 rpm and maximum torque of 12.2 Nm at 8000 rpm. The R125 is 2015 mm long, 660 mm wide and 970 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 1355 mm and ground clearance of 155 mm. The Yamaha R125 will be priced at Rs. 83,754/- (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be available in 4 colours namely Burning Blue, Sports White, Impact Yellow and Midnight black. The launch of the R125 comes as a surprise to us as we were expecting Yamaha to launch the SZ16 (pictures here) which they showcased at the Auto Expo.

“We will enter the premium 125cc space with the R125 on the 17th of April. It will be the first sports 125cc machine in the country,” Yamaha India representative, who wished to remain anonymous said on the sidelines of a new boutique dealership launch in Dharavi. “Rajpal Yadav will be the brand ambassador of our new product as Mr. Yadav and the bike compliment each other. We intend to compete with the Pulsar 135 and CBF Stunner FI,” he added.

Main Features of the Yamaha R125 : -
Liquid-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke engine
SOHC 4-valve cylinder head
Fuel injection
6-speed transmission
Wet-sump lubrication system
Electric start
Steel Deltabox Chassis
R6-style mid-ship muffler
Aluminium swinging arm
Dual catalysers
Air Induction system
126.5 kgs dry weight

Technical highlights of the Yamaha R125 : -
Lightweight steel Deltabox frame
Cast aluminium swinging arm
Aggressive R-series styling
High quality components
Leading build quality
Full-sized chassis and bodywork
1,355mm wheelbase
Sports riding position
Dual R-series style headlamps
292mm diameter front disc brake
230mm diameter rear disc brake
Ultra-compact tail cowl
Compact LED tail light
33mm diameter front forks
130mm front wheel suspension travel
130/70-17 rear tyre; 100/80-17 front tyre

It would be rock the Indian bike scenario but the high priced like that one is may be a thinking point, about a lakh rupees for a 125 cc bike its not belivable, it would give 40 to 45 kmpl mileage overall, Suman  

YAMAHA R125

Yamaha India has confirmed the launch of its much awaited and highly anticipated R125. The Yamaha R125 is the younger sibling (but more appealing) of the R15 and will be launched on the 17th of this month. It is powered by a 124.66cc engine which gives a maximum power of 14.5 bhp at 9000 rpm and maximum torque of 12.2 Nm at 8000 rpm. The R125 is 2015 mm long, 660 mm wide and 970 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 1355 mm and ground clearance of 155 mm. The Yamaha R125 will be priced at Rs. 83,754/- (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be available in 4 colours namely Burning Blue, Sports White, Impact Yellow and Midnight black. The launch of the R125 comes as a surprise to us as we were expecting Yamaha to launch the SZ16 (pictures here) which they showcased at the Auto Expo.

“We will enter the premium 125cc space with the R125 on the 17th of April. It will be the first sports 125cc machine in the country,” Yamaha India representative, who wished to remain anonymous said on the sidelines of a new boutique dealership launch in Dharavi. “Rajpal Yadav will be the brand ambassador of our new product as Mr. Yadav and the bike compliment each other. We intend to compete with the Pulsar 135 and CBF Stunner FI,” he added.

Main Features of the Yamaha R125 : -
Liquid-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke engine
SOHC 4-valve cylinder head
Fuel injection
6-speed transmission
Wet-sump lubrication system
Electric start
Steel Deltabox Chassis
R6-style mid-ship muffler
Aluminium swinging arm
Dual catalysers
Air Induction system
126.5 kgs dry weight

Technical highlights of the Yamaha R125 : -
Lightweight steel Deltabox frame
Cast aluminium swinging arm
Aggressive R-series styling
High quality components
Leading build quality
Full-sized chassis and bodywork
1,355mm wheelbase
Sports riding position
Dual R-series style headlamps
292mm diameter front disc brake
230mm diameter rear disc brake
Ultra-compact tail cowl
Compact LED tail light
33mm diameter front forks
130mm front wheel suspension travel
130/70-17 rear tyre; 100/80-17 front tyre

It will be a rock star when it will lunch in Indian mass market & according to  Yamaha it will cost near about 95 thousand in siliguri on road with expected mileage 40 kms/ltr Petrol, Suman