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Bajaj Kicks back again

Bajaj Launches the all-new Pulsar 200NS.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Bajaj to launch 4 new 125cc bikes

Bajaj Auto Ltd, India's second-biggest motorcycle maker, said it would launch four new 125 cc bikes in the fiscal year starting April, as it seeks to maintain profitability in a tough market.

Bajaj, which trails the leader Hero Honda, said 125cc bikes had grown to account for 36% of the market by sales, and had a higher share of its profitability.

"In view of this unmistakable consumer trend in favor of 125cc motorcycles Bajaj has planned to launch four new 125cc motorcycles in FY2008/09," Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said in a statement.

"In an economy that is currently inflationary and in a market that is expected to continue to be generally difficult, Bajaj believes its strategy will continue to provide for stable profitability," Bajaj said.

MV Agusta Bestiale goes production

The MV Agusta Bestiale concept motorcycle attracted lots of attention when it was unveiled at last year's Paris Show, and now finally it has been confirmed this radical conversion is to go into production as a conversion kit.The designer of the striking MV Agusta Bestiale prototype has exclusively confirmed to MCN that the concept will go into production. A kit will be offered to convert existing MVs.



INDIAN AUTOMOBILE component manufacturers and tyre makers are planning to venture into uncharted territory of aircraft components production. Indian-based MRF Tyres, Minda NTS and Sundram Fasteners are moving ahead with plans to supply components to aircraft manufacturers.
Recently, American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, signed an agreement with Tata Automobile Limited (TAL) Manufacturing Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors. The Indian company would manufacture structural components for Boeing’s 787, Dreamliner airplane programme.
According to Ian Thomas, president of Boeing India, the company is planning for partnerships with Indian companies for different aircraft components. India’s leading tyre manufacturers MRF, has taken an initiative in this regard. The company is also making tyres for helicopters fore defence services.
Another company that is expected to provide components for the aircrafts is lighting manufacturer Lummux Industries, which is conducting a study on the market condition for aircraft lighting. This industry is looking for technology tie-ups with established players.
Indian companies have larger scopes in aerospace, especially in manufacturing mechanical, electrical, electronics and composites. There are also vast opportunities for design services businesses, as well.
Industry experts said,” gross profit margins in auto ancillaries are 10 to 12 per cent, but for the aviation space they are far higher.”

Source: Merinews

Friday, March 28, 2008

TVS Launches flame

TVS Motor Company on Wednesday launched the new 'TVS flame 125cc' with a Three-valve dual induction system utilizing universally accepted single spark plug ignition, in the Kerala market.

Speaking to reporters on the occasion, R Chandramouli, Senior Vice President, sales, TVS Motor Company, said "The engine of the new TVS Flame has been specially developed, patented and licensed to TVS motor company by AVL, Austria, the world leaders in internal combustion engine technology."

New TVS Flame 125^^^

The ex-show room price of the bike is Rs 46,000.

At the launch function, the keys of two bikes, which were sold, were handed over to the owners by Chandramouli.

The styling of the new TVS flame was inspired by the "delta wing" design found in the latest "fighter jets". He said this styling gives the bike a unique finish while creating superior "aerodynamics".

The bike boasts of 'several style statements including deltaedge headlamps with two position lamps,' he said.

The motorcycle conforms to future emission norms, BS-III norms to be applicable in 2010, he said.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

New India`s longest wheelie record 13.3kms

Thats right guys. India`s longest wheelie record of 9.5kms is broken. Not just broken, it was shattered by Gutzy Roadies stunt performer Abhishek. I am so happy for him and Gutzy Roadies. Great going buddy.

Watch the video here
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3003164599310127612

BIKE India April 2008 Issur Out




1. 2008 Litre class shooutout

The 1000cc Jap machines slug it out. And there is a surprise winner!

2. 125cc Shootout
5 125cc bikes fight for the title

3. KTM RC8
Bike India rides the Bike heading our way.. soon

4. Yamaha YZF R125
Bike India rides the baby missile. If this ones so good, we wonder how the R15 will be.

5. Poster
The winner of the litre class shootout is on the poster this time.

6. Balu the biker
BIke India gets in touch with a different breed of bikers.

7. Engine singh
Engine Singh..well, well - a newcomer here, he did help us a lot. Read more about him.

8. 2nd part of Yamaha Tech
Read what goes into making the R15 the most technologically advanced Bike around.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Gulf Oil launches new Gulf Pride 4T Plus 10W30

Gulf oil has now launched its New Gen 4 stroke motor cycle oil Gulf Pride 4T Plus 10W-30, a synthetic blend 4 stroke motor cycle engine oil. The product is targeted at motorcycles from leading players like Hero Honda in the Indian market, to start with. As the technology is adopted by other leading motorcycle manufacturers, the product is expected to gain even more acceptance across the country. In addition to India, it will also be positioned in other Asian markets, where the Gulf brand is currently marketed

Gulfs New Gulf Pride 4T Plus 10W-30 is designed to offer motorcycle owners with the Pentatec Advantage. In addition to three basic features of regular motorcycle engine oils available in the Indian market today, namely Superior Engine and Gear Protection, High Temperature Protection and Superior Clutch Performance, Gulf Pride 4T Plus, SAE 10W-30 has two very specific advantages, which clearly sets it apart from any other motor cycle oils present in the Indian market today.

While explaining the benefits of Gulf Pride 4T Plus 10W-30, Gulf Vice President and Gulf Oil International`s Global Technology Manager, Dr. Y P Rao commented, "Gulf Pride 4T Plus 10W-30, has been a result of extensive research and development and incorporates an unique technology. It also exceeds API SL and JASO MA2 requirements. Motorcycle owners will now get five advantages with our Pentatec advantage feature in this new product

1. Smooth Acceleration Advantage
2. Gear Protection Advantage
3. Cleaner Engine Advantage
4. Longer Oil Life Advantage
5. Fuel Saving Advantage"

The Super Duker

Lethal, sedate, scary, sexy, orange, cool, wild, fugly, exotic... these were words that floated around in my little cranial cavity as we pulled near this little monster. And it is little, I kid you not. 'It's just like a Bajaj Pulsar, you know. Some people even think it's those modified Pulsars and my wife and father laughed at me when I traded in my Fireblade for this. They said I was mad' The gentleman saying all of this was Dr Cyres Mehta. An eye-surgeon by profession, he's one of those rare breed of people renowned for their eccentricity, and the motorcycle is even more exotic – it's the KTM Super Duke. And I beg to differ from his wife and his father, because I have my own reasons to doubt this man's sanity. 'It's a S.U.P.E.R D.U.K.E, for crying out loud - it's utterly blasphemous to even utter the P word in the same sentence!' I said to him, before I fastened my helmet strap and tightened my gloves.

Street bikes will never be the same again


The Super Duke is an extremely different motorcycle - different in a... well, different kind of way. It's a naked, it looks exotic, sounds subdued, is totally mad and is tons of fun. Er, not a very coherent description, is it? But what to do, it's true. KTM first had that superb thumper of an engine in form of the LC4 (BSM 06). Then they improvised by taking two LC4s and got themselves the potent LC8, which they put into the 950 Adventure, their first on/off-street offering. And for those who weren't satisfied with that, they took the LC8, grew some hair on its chest, gave it bigger lungs and super sized the whole package to this, the Super Duke............
Read the complete report HERE

Bajaj launches new Pulsar commercial

Bajaj has come up with a new commercial for there Pulsar bikes. The ad features 6 of the world`s best stunters including stunt god A.C farias doing amazing stunts on Pulsar bikes.The 360-degree camera work, the slow motion (which are masterfully intermingled with the fast and furious stunts) and the excellent background music - all collectively intensify the "Pulsar mania."








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