Pics and specifications of Apache 160

Overdrive reports that The engine is super smooth and with the increased wheelbase handling is awesome and predictable....The vibes which were the main bugbear of the apache 150 if in deed have been eliminated and this bike simply rocks.Full ride report is coming soon.......................The specs:-TVS Apache RTR 160ENGINE4 Stroke, 159.7 cc, SingleMaximum Power: 11.19 KW (15.2 bhp) @ 8500 rpmMaximum Torque: 13.1 Nm @ 6000 rpmBore x Stroke : 62mm...

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Hayabusa gets supercharged

Massively-powerful turbo Hayabusas might normally be the realm of American tuners but Japanese tuner Active has created its own take on the theme for the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. The firm has opted against the normal turbocharger in favour of a Rotrex supercharger, cranking power up to over 250bhp. The supercharger is plumbed into a one-off air intake plenum, offering up to 14lb of boost, and the engine breathes through a titanium Akrapovic exhaust...

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Bigger, Faster, Meaner,,, The big bikes are coming

With the government allowing import of all Euro III emission norms compliant bikes of 800cc and above, nearly all the super-luxury motorcycle manufacturers, including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Harley Davidson, are planning to ply their roadsters on Indian roads. The government's move came last week as a quid pro quo for allowing exports of mangoes to the US in return for Harley Davidsons. Bikes can be imported by individuals, companies and firms...

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Bajaj to launch CNG two-wheeler this month

After successfully demonstrating the CNG technology in three-wheelers, leading automobile manufacturer Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) is extending it to two-wheelers with a planned launch within this month."We are on schedule for a CNG two-wheeler. Something in this line will be launched this month," Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj told reporters here yesterday.He, however, declined to specify whether it would be a motorcycle or a scooter, besides the engine capacity as well as possible price points.BAL's foray into the CNG two-wheeler category...

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Bajaj Auto to launch 250 cc plus bikes

Bajaj Auto is all set to launch 250 cc-plus motorcycles in technical collaboration with its Japanese partner Kawasaki Motor shortly, Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto said. These would be branded as Bajaj and would be sold through Bajaj dealers. He, however, declined to give further details but said that a few bikes would be launched over the next two months. Asked if the company planned to import higher capacity bikes and sell in the domestic market he replied in the negative. He also declined any move to partner with Yamaha India on any project. Bajaj...

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