


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
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 |
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| Length: | 2075.00 mm |
| Width: | 685.00 mm |
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“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 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