tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341969532024-03-02T14:04:00.979+05:30Hot Auto NewsRishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-68641217254518421632012-08-14T12:01:00.002+05:302012-08-14T12:01:23.924+05:30 Ducati wins Pikes Peak International Hill Climb AGAIN!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Carlin Dunne dominated the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb,
setting the new course record for motorcycles today from pole position
for the second year in a row on a Ducati Multistrada 1200 S. This win
marks Ducati’s third-straight victory at the historic "Race to the
Clouds". <br />
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Both Dunne and Spider Grips Ducati teammate and six-time winner Greg
Tracy finished the race under the 10-minute barrier, which is a first
for any motorcycle in the race’s 90-year history. Dunne crossed the
finish line at the 14,110-foot summit of Pikes Peak with the
record-setting time of 9:52.819, beating his previous record of
11:11.32, while Tracy was less than six seconds behind, placing second
with 9:58.262.<br />
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<img alt="http://www.xbhp.com/autopictorials/data/500/Ducpike3.jpg" height="265" src="http://www.xbhp.com/autopictorials/data/500/Ducpike3.jpg" width="400" /><br />
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“Today was an emotional day,” said Dunne. “The year of work the Spider
Grips Ducati team put into preparing for Pikes Peak got us across the
finish line in under 10 minutes, an achievement we’re very proud of.
When we heard that we won and broke the record for the second time, I
was speechless. The one-two finish proves the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S
is the ultimate bike to conquer Pikes Peak.”<br />
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Dunne reached speeds above 144mph (230kmh) throughout the mountain’s
straights, and traversed 156 turns, ranging from hairpin, blind,
decreasing radius, and multi-apex turns, while consistently gaining
elevation up the technical 12.42-mile (20km) course. The Pikes Peak
International Hill Climb, or "Race to the Clouds", is situated in a
range of the Rocky Mountains, 16km west of Colorado Springs and races
from a start line altitude of 2,862 metres (9,389ft) to a finish line at
4,300 (14,100ft).<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="265" src="http://www.xbhp.com/autopictorials/data/500/Ducpike2.jpg" width="400" /><br />
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“Ducatisti around the world are celebrating the victory of Carlin Dunne
and the Spider Grips Ducati Team – we are all very proud,” said
Dominique Cheraki, General Manager of Ducati North America. “Three years
ago we chose the Multistrada 1200 S to compete at Pikes Peak to
showcase its on-and-off road capabilities, class-leading ergonomics,
handling, and performance. When we were alerted that the entire course
would be paved in 2012, there was no doubt that the Multistrada 1200 S
was still the right choice and breaking the record today proves this.”<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/23536-ducati-wins-pikes-peak-international-hill-climb-third-consecutive-year.html">XBHP</a> <br />
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Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-43133372798350871512012-08-14T11:57:00.002+05:302012-08-14T11:57:52.059+05:30 Piaggio planning to launch Fly125 in India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Piaggio recently re-entered indian scooter market with the premium
Vespa LX125 . The Vespa life style scooter has been highly
priced and now, to draw sales volumes, the company is now planning to launch
another scooter- Fly 125cc.<br />
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The company hopes the Fly 125cc to give it an upper hand in the segment
by taking on the likes of best selling scooters- Honda Activa, Suzuki
Access and TVS Wego. The scooter which is already on sale in other markets
is expected to be launched in India in the next couple of months.<br />
<img alt="http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/blnc/120709/963r1/4810eka_20.jpeg" height="300" src="http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/blnc/120709/963r1/4810eka_20.jpeg" width="400" /><br />
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The Fly 125cc will be powered by the same 125cc 10 BHP engine fitted on the Vespa.
Fuel economy will be the strongest point of the engine.<br />
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The Piaggio Fly 125 gets telescopic front forks and hydraulic
shock absorbers with pre-load adjuster at the rear. The scooter features
drum brakes with front disk brake available as an option. There is no
other information available as of now. We expect the scooter to be
priced around Rs.50,000.<br /><br />
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Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-16450146971743974872012-08-12T16:06:00.001+05:302012-08-12T16:06:45.598+05:30Bajaj launches 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Bajaj Auto and Kawasaki launched 2012 model of its pro biking offering Ninja 650 in
Pune on Thursday which is priced at Rs 5 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.<br />
New 2012
Kawasaki Ninja 650 is the third premium sports motorcycle model
introduced in India by Bajaj Auto Limited. Bajaj Auto has sold over 3000
Ninja bikes since its launch in the year 2009.<br />
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<img alt="http://0.tqn.com/d/motorcycles/1/0/T/b/0/-/Kawasaki-Ninja-650-beauty.jpg" height="265" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/motorcycles/1/0/T/b/0/-/Kawasaki-Ninja-650-beauty.jpg" width="400" /><br />
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Commenting on this, Amit Nandi, vice president, Probiking, Bajaj Auto
Ltd said, “ The superbike market is rapidly growing in India and over
6500 get sold in India every month. In KTM and Kawasaki we offer two of
the sportiest motorcycle brands in the world through a sales and
after-sales network that has been specially created to cater to the
specific needs of motorcycle enthusiasts. With the Kawasaki Ninja 250R
and 650R we created a category of ‘practical superbikes’ and as a result
enjoy a dominant market share of more than 60 per cent in that
category.”<br />
He added, “KTM and Kawasaki are our global business partners and
along with them we aim to build on our already dominant position in the
sports motorcycle segment in India with the Pulsar. There are a number
of initiatives in the pipeline on all these three brands that would be
introduced over the next 18 months.”<br />
New Ninja 650 has a 649cc engine that puts out 71.07 bhp of power. It
comes with an adjustable windshield, revised suspension and a split
seat.<br />
The other cosmetic changes include new dual headlamps and doesn't
come with ABS. The motorcycle will be available for sale at ProBiking
dealerships in 60 cities.<br />
The Ninja 650 will compete with Korean Hyosung 650R and 650N in
superbike segment. Ducati monster 795 is also available in market for a
slightly higher price.<br />
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<table align="Left" border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 580px;"><tbody>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Displacement:</b></td><td>649.00 cc</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Engine type:</b></td><td>Paralle-Twin, four-stroke</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Compression:</b></td><td>10.8:1</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Bore x Stroke</b></td><td>83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Fuel system:</b></td><td>Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Fuel control:</b></td><td>DOHC</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Ignition:</b></td><td>TCBI with electronic advance</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Cooling system:</b></td><td>Liquid</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Gearbox:</b></td><td>6-speed Manual</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Transmission type,<br />final drive:</b></td><td>Chain</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Driveline:</b></td><td>O-Ring Chain</td></tr>
<tr><th colspan="2"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=34196953" name="CHASSIS"></a>Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels</th></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Frame type:</b></td><td>Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Rake (fork angle):</b></td><td>25.0°</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Trail:</b></td><td>109 mm (4.3 inches)</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Front Suspension</b></td><td>41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.9 in.</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Rear Suspension:</b></td><td>Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 5.1 in.</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Front tyre dimensions:</b></td><td>120/70-17 </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Rear tyre dimensions:</b></td><td>160/60-17 </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Front brakes:</b></td><td>Double disc</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Front brakes diameter:</b></td><td>300 mm (11.8 inches)</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Rear brakes:</b></td><td>Single disc</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Rear brakes diameter:</b></td><td>220 mm (8.7 inches)</td></tr>
<tr><th colspan="2"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=34196953" name="PHYSICAL"></a>Physical measures and capacities</th></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:</b></td><td>209.0 kg </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Seat height:</b></td><td>805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Overall height:</b></td><td>1,181 mm (46.5 inches)</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Overall length:</b></td><td>2,111 mm (83.1 inches)</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Overall width:</b></td><td>770 mm (30.3 inches)</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Wheelbase:</b></td><td>1,410 mm (55.5 inches)</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Fuel capacity:</b></td><td>15.90 litres (4.20 gallons)</td></tr>
<tr><th colspan="2"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=34196953" name="OTHER"></a>Other specifications</th></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Starter:</b></td><td>Electric</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Factory warranty:</b></td><td>12 months</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="25%"><b>Color options:</b></td><td> Candy Lime Green </td></tr>
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</div>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-83520417869860637442008-04-10T12:58:00.000+05:302008-04-10T13:03:39.735+05:30Bajaj to launch 4 new 125cc bikesBajaj 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. <p> 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.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6w1510XZPlncNFbKj6r3ycm_KTPishfjkvxsym6QCQt6fbzYz-lLH9143QsqwE_NDvuBxPZ1FDnEGZ1K2GrTyD2FfOB76S2XMa-aK6xox2da-YeXc2Cn2slSpAwWdqK4l401pw/s1600-h/in.reuters.com.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6w1510XZPlncNFbKj6r3ycm_KTPishfjkvxsym6QCQt6fbzYz-lLH9143QsqwE_NDvuBxPZ1FDnEGZ1K2GrTyD2FfOB76S2XMa-aK6xox2da-YeXc2Cn2slSpAwWdqK4l401pw/s320/in.reuters.com.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187516304375640706" border="0" /></a></p><span id="midArticle_1"></span> <p> "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.</p><span id="midArticle_2"></span><span id="midArticle_5"></span> <span id="midArticle_6"></span> <p> "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.</p>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-3634152366483875912008-04-10T12:42:00.001+05:302008-04-10T13:04:15.369+05:30MV Agusta Bestiale goes productionThe 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.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20C/MV%20Bestiale%20Proto%2008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20C/MV%20Bestiale%20Proto%2008.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://moto-images.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/1/1/3/6/5/salon301.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://moto-images.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/1/1/3/6/5/salon301.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-29718429333392189622008-04-10T12:40:00.000+05:302008-04-10T12:42:32.940+05:30<div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>Industry experts said,” gross profit margins in auto ancillaries are 10 to 12 per cent, but for the aviation space they are far higher.”<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=132126">Merinews</a><br /></div>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-63926523747286142182008-03-28T11:50:00.000+05:302008-03-28T12:03:10.493+05:30TVS Launches flameTVS 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.<br /><br />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."<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2008/01/06/images/2008010650841701.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2008/01/06/images/2008010650841701.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">New TVS Flame 125<span style="font-family:arial;">^^^</span></span><br /></div><br />The ex-show room price of the bike is Rs 46,000.<br /><br />At the launch function, the keys of two bikes, which were sold, were handed over to the owners by Chandramouli.<br /><br />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".<br /><br />The bike boasts of 'several style statements including deltaedge headlamps with two position lamps,' he said.<br /><br />The motorcycle conforms to future emission norms, BS-III norms to be applicable in 2010, he said.Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-66584615466253296922008-03-27T17:09:00.000+05:302008-03-27T17:19:36.441+05:30New India`s longest wheelie record 13.3kmsThats 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.<br /><br />Watch the video here<br />http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3003164599310127612Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-33911575231028871772008-03-27T16:49:00.000+05:302008-03-27T16:52:35.222+05:30BIKE India April 2008 Issur Out<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/bunny_punia/BikecoverApril08.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/bunny_punia/BikecoverApril08.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><b><br /><br />1. 2008 Litre class shooutout</b><br />The 1000cc Jap machines slug it out. And there is a surprise winner!<br /><br /><b>2. 125cc Shootout</b><br />5 125cc bikes fight for the title<br /><br /><b>3. KTM RC8 </b><br />Bike India rides the Bike heading our way.. soon<br /><br /><b>4. Yamaha YZF R125</b><br />Bike India rides the baby missile. If this ones so good, we wonder how the R15 will be.<br /><br /><b>5. Poster</b><br />The winner of the litre class shootout is on the poster this time.<br /><br /><b>6. Balu the biker</b><br />BIke India gets in touch with a different breed of bikers.<br /><br /><b>7. Engine singh</b><br />Engine Singh..well, well - a newcomer here, he did help us a lot. Read more about him.<br /><br /><b>8. 2nd part of Yamaha Tech</b><br />Read what goes into making the R15 the most technologically advanced Bike around.<span class="glossarycrosslink"></span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-31259025987896339872008-03-25T20:38:00.000+05:302008-03-25T20:48:22.168+05:30Gulf Oil launches new Gulf Pride 4T Plus 10W30<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeohzt4/Seaflags/merchant/usgulf7.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeohzt4/Seaflags/merchant/usgulf7.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>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<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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<br /><br />1. Smooth Acceleration Advantage<br />2. Gear Protection Advantage<br />3. Cleaner Engine Advantage<br />4. Longer Oil Life Advantage<br />5. Fuel Saving Advantage"Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-59917345391065668532008-03-25T20:23:00.001+05:302008-03-25T20:38:31.934+05:30The Super Duker<span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >L</span>ethal, 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 <em>is</em> 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.<br /><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bsmotoring.com/bsm/wcms/en/home/bikes/rides/KTM-SUPER-DUKE-990-080324.avsFiles/Image/dsc_0048.jpg;jsessionid=864015935D92CED8771C6144A5FB3680"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.bsmotoring.com/bsm/wcms/en/home/bikes/rides/KTM-SUPER-DUKE-990-080324.avsFiles/Image/dsc_0048.jpg;jsessionid=864015935D92CED8771C6144A5FB3680" alt="" border="0" /></a>Street bikes will never be the same again</p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><br /></p> <p>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............<br /><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bsmotoring.com/bsm/wcms/en/home/bikes/rides/KTM-SUPER-DUKE-990-080324.html">Read the complete report HERE</a><br /></p>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-85730374014912989152008-03-25T20:09:00.000+05:302008-03-25T20:34:34.329+05:30Bajaj launches new Pulsar commercial<span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >B</span>ajaj 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."<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/shivam1003/p220%20tv%20ad/P1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/shivam1003/p220%20tv%20ad/P1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/shivam1003/p220%20tv%20ad/p2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/shivam1003/p220%20tv%20ad/p2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/shivam1003/p220%20tv%20ad/p3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/shivam1003/p220%20tv%20ad/p3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wBqpQySKwcI&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wBqpQySKwcI&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pictures by </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" class="bigusername" href="http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/member.php?u=34189">shivam007</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> @ xbhp.com</span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-20662159363499943312008-03-25T20:06:00.000+05:302008-03-25T20:09:28.660+05:30Sorry guysSorry for not posting anything from so long guys. Actually i was having tons of problem with my blogger account. finally its up now and from now on i will try my best to post new content everyday.Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-21705805263822088352007-10-31T22:28:00.000+05:302007-10-31T22:31:12.993+05:30Bajaj alleges TVS for smear campaign<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">According to a Bajaj Auto release, two people employed with TVS Motors outlets in central and eastern India have been caught red handed distributing leaflets allegedly containing misleading and wrong information on Bajaj products.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Bajaj Auto alleges that due to better product initiatives taken by it, the competition have been put under 'severe pressure', driving them to completely unethical and undesirable actions.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Bajaj Auto dealers nabbed Santosh Kumar Rath and Sunil Kumar Sahu distributing leaflets stating Bajaj Auto is "phasing out the Bajaj Platina 100cc motorcycles and that the ongoing discount on the bike is a part of stock clearance sale". Rath is an employee of Krishna TVS of Puri, Orissa, a Bajaj press statement said today.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Vimal Sumbly, national sales manager, Bajaj Auto, said: "The Platina has met with a tremendous response from consumers. We have no plan of discontinuing this hugely successful product. We are monitoring these types of unethical practices by competitors very closely. We see these activities as desperate measures by them to arrest the overwhelming success of our brands."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">"We will not tolerate such unethical behavior on the part of the competition and we are planning to take police action at every location to bring this to a stop", he further added.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">A TVS Motors spokesperson, said "TVS is unaware of any such action. The company will not indulge in any such activities and shall investigate the matter".</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Bajaj also holds the 'competition' responsible for spreading incorrect news on the company's XCD125 motorcycle last week, that the bikes were being recalled for rectification.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">An FIR has been filed against Krishna TVS by the Puri dealer of Bajaj Auto. Bajaj claims that it has received information that a similar vilification campaign is being carried out in Surat, Gujarat.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Meanwhile, Bajaj claims its recently launched product � XCD125 has sold 65,000 units in the first fifty days of its launch, making it the segment's top selling bike. In September the company sold 18,000+ units of the motorcycle.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Following the positive response, the company plans to hike monthly production to 75,000 units in November � two months ahead of schedule.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Amit Nandi, general manager (marketing), Bajaj Auto, said: "Fifty per cent of XCD 125 volumes are coming from competition, a majority of them being 100cc users. XCD 125 is a compelling package that 100cc customers are finding very difficult to resist."</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br />Source:- <a href="http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm=11&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=29385">Business-standard</a><br /></span></span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-26793436863063878742007-10-27T11:47:00.000+05:302007-10-27T12:12:09.274+05:30TVS takes lead in DTS-i patent war<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_iDsgeXYUqlNSiBkXuL5IEHfNxPl6acqyK1FMwIHuJ_whIR7nbfLbGI62rKP3oAApXveoUquWqKGJhD3MdNFvyzMNqLSYJxQa1EsAo7oyinkfn9kQb1hkYFX97jZLa2RILgQpw/s1600-h/bvst+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_iDsgeXYUqlNSiBkXuL5IEHfNxPl6acqyK1FMwIHuJ_whIR7nbfLbGI62rKP3oAApXveoUquWqKGJhD3MdNFvyzMNqLSYJxQa1EsAo7oyinkfn9kQb1hkYFX97jZLa2RILgQpw/s320/bvst+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120052677741864450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:10;" ></span><span style="font-family:arial;">TVS motor has filed a defamation suit against Bajaj Auto in Bombay High Court and another suit in Madras High Court under the patent law. With this, TVS has taken the lead to begin the legal war with its rival, Bajaj Auto.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Earlier this week, TVS filed a Rs 250-crore defamation suit in Bombay High Court against Bajaj Auto’s allegation of infringement (by TVS) of intellectual property rights on technology that is used in most Bajaj bikes. TVS has also filed another suit under the Indian Patents Act in Madras High Court to counter Bajaj’s claims on patent violation or infringement by TVS.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Soon after TVS unveiled a range of new products on August 30, 2007, Bajaj had alleged that TVS had used its digital twin spark ignition technology ( DTS-i) in the latest models, including the 125-cc bike, Flame, that was showcased by TVS on the occasion.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In turn, TVS declared if the “malicious and reckless charge” was not withdrawn by Bajaj, it would file a libel suit for Rs 250 crore. TVS also said it would ensure, by appropriate legal means, that Bajaj did not interfere with its use of its in-house VTi technology, on the basis of which TVS has already announced new launches commencing November.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Now that TVS is preparing for the launches in November and December, it has filed the Rs 250-crore defamation suit in Bombay High Court. When contacted by ET, a senior TVS Motor official confirmed filing of the suit.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">“As of now, we do not know what will be the reaction from Bajaj and also when they will react,” the official added. TVS has also filed another suit in Madras High Court to counter its rival’s charge that TVS had copied its patented digital twin spark ignition technology in the 125-cc TVS flame slated to be launched in December. TVS’s contention is that it is a “groundless threat”.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">TVS’s stated stand on the technology issue is that “the patent rights claimed by Bajaj Auto for its Internal Combustion Engine is not for ‘twin spark plugs’ per se. It is for the use of twin spark plugs in two valve engine.” On the other hand, TVS technology is a combination of its in-house developed innovative technology VTi and use of AVL’s patented 3 valves technology in engine.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In line with its stand, TVS Motor in August this year, moved an application before the Intellectual property Appellate board, Chennai, to revoke the patent granted to Bajaj Auto on the ground that patent claimed by Bajaj is a known prior art.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Sources in Bajaj Auto said the company has not yet received any paper or communication from the court. The company would study the papers and take necessary action to defend itself before the court of law.<br /><br /><br />Source:- <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Two-wheelers/TVS_takes_lead_in_legal_war_with_Bajaj/articleshow/2493910.cms">Economictimes.indiatimes</a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Similar Posts<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=34196953&postID=525818104228082062">Bajaj vs TVS: fight for DTS-i goes on</a><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" href="http://riot-reporter.blogspot.com/2007/09/tvs-unviels-there-new-bikes.html">TVS Unviels there new Bikes - Flame, RTR FI, Star 110cc and Scooty Teenz</a></span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-53503625448846711272007-10-20T20:02:00.000+05:302007-10-20T20:15:29.310+05:30Yamaha Motor plans to launch scooters<a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.freewebs.com/scooter-tuning-gelderland/scooter%20ivo.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.freewebs.com/scooter-tuning-gelderland/scooter%20ivo.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yamaha Motor India (YMI), a fully-owned subsidiary of the $12-billion Japanese auto major Yamaha Motor Company, plans to foray into the fast growing automatic scooter segment.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yamaha, which has several scooter models, ranging from 110 cc to 400 cc, is evaluating the right segment to foray into the Indian market. YMI managing director and CEO Tomotaka Ishikawa told ET, “We will enter the scooter market but are yet to finalise the segment and the products. Once we introduce our new range of bikes in early 2008, we will concentrate on the right kind of scooter for the Indian market. We plan to hit the premium segment first and target customers who prefer to go for style and power rather than use scooters for their commuting needs.”<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">The company is likely to introduce its automatic range of scooters with dual disc brakes and twin-shock chassis with high-powered liquid cooled engines in the premium segment. It may also hit the entry-level segment with its fuel-injected 125 cc four-stroke engine and compact-sized urban scooters. YMI has already commissioned a market survey to determine different volume generating scooter segments in India.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">“We will have India-specific products, though our high-powered range in Europe and sub-150 cc Asian models could also be considered. We will bring new and better features in our scooters with comfortable suspension which will meet high safety standards,” Mr Ishikawa said.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scooter-station.com/ttesimages/scooters/Yamaha_400_Majesty_05_ac1pz.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.scooter-station.com/ttesimages/scooters/Yamaha_400_Majesty_05_ac1pz.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yamaha Majesty 400 Motoscooter</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;">As part of its Rs 1,000-crore restructuring plan, YMI will increase its portfolio from the current three bikes it sells in the domestic market. While its high powered 150 cc to 250 cc scooters will hit the urban markets, the 100 cc to 125 cc scooters will target smaller cities and towns.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">With a slew of launches in different segments, Yamaha is aiming to dent the scooter market which has remained positive despite the slump in two wheeler sales. While motorcycle sales, which forms 85% of the market, has fallen by 15%, scooters sales grew by 20% to 5.30 lakh units in the first half of this fiscal.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">YMI will compete with Japanese arch-rival Honda Motorcycle & Scooter, which commands a 50% marketshare while TVS Motors and Hero Honda also sell a significant number. Recently Suzuki Motorcycles India and Kinetic Motor Company have also joined the fray by launching new scooters in the 125 cc segment while the Ludhania-based Hero Cycles has also introduced a wide range of electric scooters in technical collaboration of Ultra Motors of UK.</span><br /><br /><br />Source:- <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Two-wheelers/Yamaha_Motor_plans_to_drive_in_automatic_scooters/articleshow/2475496.cms">Economictimes.indiatimes<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Similar Posts<br /><br /></span></span><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://riot-reporter.blogspot.com/2007/10/yamaha-to-invest-rs-250-cr.html"><span>Yamaha to invest Rs.250cr</span></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://riot-reporter.blogspot.com/2007/10/japanese-bike-makers-make-new-plans-for.html">Japanese bike makers make new plans for India</a><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://riot-reporter.blogspot.com/2007/06/yamaha-to-bring-r1-and-mt-01-in-india.html">Yamaha to bring R1 and MT01 in India</a></span></span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-29717811125482779982007-10-20T19:56:00.000+05:302007-10-20T20:17:41.339+05:30Yamaha to invest Rs 250 cr<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Yamaha is investing Rs 250 crore to set up a new subsidiary in India. Yamaha plans to not only use this subsidiary to import its high-end super bikes and speciality vehicles like snow mobiles, golf carts and all terrain vehicles into India, it also plans to forge local partnerships through the new entity. Yamaha has indicated it will pump in Rs 500 crore in the new subsidiary in two years.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In its application to the government, Yamaha has indicated that it is “currently in the process of identifying a partner for the proposed subsidiary company”.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The partner, it said, “may be an Indian or foreign entity and may subscribe up to 30% of the equity share capital” of the new subsidiary. The details of the new partnership will be submitted once the partner is “identified and finalised” said the application. Yamaha was, at one point, seriously talking to Bajaj Auto for a possible alliance in the motorcycle segment. However, industry sources say, those discussions are currently on the back burner.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">According to the proposal, the new subsidiary will make, market and export two-wheelers and parts, import two-wheelers and parts not made in India and import other products from its global portfolio like all terrain vehicles, outboard motors, snow mobiles, generators, multi-purpose vehicles, water pumps, electric hybrid bicycles, racing and golf carts.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yamaha has already announced it will launch two super bikes from its global stable in India in fully-imported form. These are the R1 and MT01. So far, Yamaha has invested just short of Rs 1,700 crore in India. Two years ago, the company bifurcated its operations into two subsidiaries - Yamaha Motor India for manufacturing and Yamaha Motor India Sales for marketing.<br /><br />Source:- <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Two-wheelers/_Yamaha_to_invest_Rs_250_cr_in_arm/articleshow/2475514.cms">Economictimes.indiatimes</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Similar Posts</span><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" href="http://riot-reporter.blogspot.com/2007/10/japanese-bike-makers-make-new-plans-for.html">Japanese bike makers make new plans for India</a><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" href="http://riot-reporter.blogspot.com/2007/06/yamaha-to-bring-r1-and-mt-01-in-india.html">Yamaha to bring R1 and MT01 in India</a></span></span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-82982949219376131142007-10-17T14:45:00.000+05:302007-10-17T14:57:58.099+05:30Hero Honda got HUNKED<div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2016/dsc07514cz9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2016/dsc07514cz9.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">The new Hero Honda Hunk 150</span><br /></div><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/330/dsc07508ao3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/330/dsc07508ao3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">So guys. Here is the much hyped Hero Honda Hunk. All were expecting a 160 or 180cc Bike and Hero honda has presented a repackaged CBZ Xtreme.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">new Hero Honda Junk..oops!.. HUNK - Looks a lot inspired from TVS Apache RTR and Flame. Hmm, looks like someone is watching TVS closely.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NjTlfedqwlMyaKZMT4ARoqQOTgTgXOcipFfNWvXuqWXeHrUKLls9RC4qdj6sp7eW5uUE1ic5VeF1c3mO5X5fzkkjFzOVcxaG6HBgy_-klmwktz1ckHQyanXU5NE-AEdipPBxRA/s1600-h/1234.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NjTlfedqwlMyaKZMT4ARoqQOTgTgXOcipFfNWvXuqWXeHrUKLls9RC4qdj6sp7eW5uUE1ic5VeF1c3mO5X5fzkkjFzOVcxaG6HBgy_-klmwktz1ckHQyanXU5NE-AEdipPBxRA/s320/1234.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122233318537389634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">This bike really reminds me of TVS Flame</span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Hunk uses same chassis of CBZ Xtreme but adds in some more muscle and gets rid of that ugly CBZ xtreme bikini fairing. T</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:10;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >he company has launched two variants of the Hunk , kick-start and self-start. While kick-star would be available at Rs 55,000, the self-start model which is priced at Rs 57,000</span>. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Dont look at the spec sheet because specs are same as CBZ Xtreme. It still uses the same 150cc engine and churns out 14.2Bhp.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:10;"></span></span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-83247210326901923782007-10-17T11:58:00.000+05:302007-10-17T12:07:47.734+05:30While unrelenting high interest rates have stolen the growth of bike sales, it is the rural market that has borne the brunt so far while the sales in urban areas have continue to grow. In the first half of the current fiscal, sales in the entry-level 100cc segment, which is largely driven by rural demand, have come down by 21% cent compared to last year while the urban driven executive segment has still managed to grow by 11% . Sales in the overall motorcycle segment is down by 15.2 % in the same period.<br /><br />On the contrary, for the full fiscal year 2006-07, the entry-level 100 cc segment had grown by 7.66% while the executive segment with bikes of 125cc and above had grown by 38.36% . While interest rates have eaten into the growth of the executive segment as well, it is the entry level which is in total disarray.<br /><br />“The major issue arising out of high interest rates is credit availability. Banks are now less savvy about taking risks and more cautious with first-time buyers. This has created a problem in rural markets,” said Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) director general Dilip Chenoy. “A number of banks have actually stopped disbursing loans in states like UP and Bihar and that has impacted sales.”<br /><br />The demand in urban areas has also seen scooterette sales go up substantially. As opposed to fiscal 2006-07, when the segment grew by only 3.48 per cent, this year sales have grown by 20.13 per cent. “While motorcycles will continue to rule, it is largely dependent on demand in rural markets while ungeared scooters are a primarily urban product. As we have seen in the last six months, despite high interest rates scooters are the only other segment to grow in double digits,” said Kinetic Motor MD Sulajja Firodia Motwani.<br /><br />Despite the festive season hype, industry does not expect demand in rural markets to pick up in the times to come. “We have seen wide-scale postponement of purchases in rural areas and for the next six months, we expect things to remain the same. Consumers are upgrading from 100 to 125cc but the rural market is still predominantly 100cc,” said Bajaj Auto (BAL) two-wheeler division CEO S Sridhar. “This festive season will not be as good as last year’s. High interest rates is an issue in urban areas as well but in rural areas it is a bigger concern, as availability of finance itself is an issue there.”<br /><br />Split Cycle<br /><br />•Motorcycle sales dips to 2.72mn in April-Sept 2007 against 3.21 mn last year.<br /><br />•Entry level segment down by 21.72%. Hero Honda sales skid by 4.3 per cent, Bajaj & TVS see 43% and 44% decline<br /><br />•Executive segment (125cc & above) grows 11% from 0.62 mn to 0.69 mn<br /><br />•Scooter segment posts<br /><br />comeback, grows by 20.13% from 0.44 mn to 0.53 mn<br /><br />•Rural markets to stay sluggish, pull bike sales down for rest of fiscal<br /><br /><br />Source:- <a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/story/229160.html">Indianexpress</a>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-77425167560826199482007-10-14T12:43:00.000+05:302007-10-14T13:00:35.854+05:30Super Pulsar 150 SP<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmenPD6mJMAWIrF-UJljCAStAURNyr0s4wN3odwPfwMVzAz3c0mUFuZorJ9meWeqnOqgdIs39sRrdRIBX3X5BV6oAN-9irQ3ciPXiu1yYMYmWPmD5Ou1EiHDuUJ0vD9YdBlbFKg/s1600-h/spvdyh.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmenPD6mJMAWIrF-UJljCAStAURNyr0s4wN3odwPfwMVzAz3c0mUFuZorJ9meWeqnOqgdIs39sRrdRIBX3X5BV6oAN-9irQ3ciPXiu1yYMYmWPmD5Ou1EiHDuUJ0vD9YdBlbFKg/s320/spvdyh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121087923773990450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >SuperPulsar</span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />Dont get shocked. what u see in these pics is a Pulsar with </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >The engine from Honda <span class="highlight">NSR</span> <span class="highlight">150</span> SP, liquid cooled two-stroke, six speed and produces 39.5 bhp.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >This bike is made by A bike enthusiast 'Rajkumar'. Hats-off to him for making such a awesome bike.</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > It has great </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Power right from the word go and pulls strongly right through the rev range with no lag when you shift a gear. Will easily leave a </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >RD 350 HT</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > behind.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.dreamgate.ne.jp/NSR/specsother/150SPnew.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.dreamgate.ne.jp/NSR/specsother/150SPnew.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">This is the donor bike - Honda NSR 150 SP</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Enjoy more pics:-</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXikmK8Jq4U9nFAgCJ_9zQpstqa1HiaecS00M8QlzTr2pJV9dEKB7OhzhP8pSGevm1p1-dTq1BdVdaml1rg7G7UyFeCuOanbvD02q7uLBFUkjIfLyiMOCXf9snE0gmCrBcUzVpSQ/s1600-h/2ziuh60.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXikmK8Jq4U9nFAgCJ_9zQpstqa1HiaecS00M8QlzTr2pJV9dEKB7OhzhP8pSGevm1p1-dTq1BdVdaml1rg7G7UyFeCuOanbvD02q7uLBFUkjIfLyiMOCXf9snE0gmCrBcUzVpSQ/s320/2ziuh60.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121087919479023122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TQvQtU7muIyWnKSEBOQ1JlKa-DzAMopwQtZwQpUDNPRG3vPPNZplXgf_Jx6xIFJrbcjKeB6zaugK-m8Z2gX-9OgtWSTypK8zU_M66B__13gULcELfRbjQx236-HTsg8jMmMD2Q/s1600-h/313sm5v.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TQvQtU7muIyWnKSEBOQ1JlKa-DzAMopwQtZwQpUDNPRG3vPPNZplXgf_Jx6xIFJrbcjKeB6zaugK-m8Z2gX-9OgtWSTypK8zU_M66B__13gULcELfRbjQx236-HTsg8jMmMD2Q/s320/313sm5v.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121087919479023138" border="0" /></a><br />Pictures courtesy Xbhp.com - Bhp more is never enoughRishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-56311326571562353752007-10-13T18:23:00.000+05:302007-10-13T18:27:11.665+05:30How Hero Honda made TVS, Bajaj make up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.business-standard.com/special/billion/2005/bill05_26.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.business-standard.com/special/billion/2005/bill05_26.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />A Picture is worth a thousand words, thus goes the saying. Hero Honda chairman Brijmohan Lall Munjal’s photo-op at the SIAM meet mid-September was one such instance which had sparked off speculation that he had managed to bring rivals Venu Srinivasan and Rajiv Bajaj at the height of the TVS-Bajaj face-off last month to the negotiating table. Mr Lall has now admitted that he was instrumental in brokering peace between Mr Srinivasan and Mr Bajaj.<br /><br />“There was no plan to bring the two together," Mr Lall said, on the sidelines of a conference to announce Hero Honda's 20 millionth bike. "Of course, I would love to have the two to get together. I feel we are only three or four big players in the motorcycle market in India, and it does not make sense for us to fight."<br /><br />The two warring CEOs, he said, are like his “own children”, so when he indicated his desire for a photo-op, they agreed. "Both Venu and Rajiv are younger than me," he said. "They are like my children. So, they respected my wish. There was no plan as such. I just mentioned to them, 'Let's all sit together'."<br /><br />Mr Lall’s son Pawan Kant Munjal, MD, Hero Honda, added that it was a-spur-of-the-moment act on the part of his father. "As a father figure, he wanted the two of them to get together. He wanted to egg them on to sort out things between them. That's what he did."<br /><br />Source:- <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Two-wheelers/How_Munjal_Sr_made_TVS_Bajaj_make_up/articleshow/2454481.cms">Economictimes.indiatimes</a>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-46648662248766132602007-10-13T18:21:00.000+05:302007-10-13T18:23:38.372+05:30Hero Honda ready for festive season<div style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">ero Honda Motor Company, the country�s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, said it expected sales to revive in the festival season. </span></div><p style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><table style="text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: auto;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table> </p><p style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The two-wheeler industry had been hit the most with growth in sales falling in almost double-digit in the last few months on account of high interest rates. </span></p><p face="arial" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Last month, Hero Honda posted a 4.98 per cent growth in its sales as against its rivals, Bajaj and TVS saw a 32.10 per cent and 56 per cent decline in sales respectively. </span></p><p style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The company said that as some banks had announced rate cuts ahead of the festive season, it was setting the tone for good times ahead. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">�We are looking at the festive season and expect preponement of purchases. However, there are macro-economic conditions which have led to the decline of the industry,� said Anil Dua, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Hero Honda Motor, at a press interaction on the company reaching its 2-crore mark of production on Friday.<br /><br />Source:- <a href="http://sify.com/finance/fullstory.php?id=14542626">Sify</a><br /></span></div>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-5258181042280820622007-10-11T17:41:00.000+05:302007-10-11T17:50:28.020+05:30BAJAJ vs TVS : Fight for DTS-i goes on<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_iDsgeXYUqlNSiBkXuL5IEHfNxPl6acqyK1FMwIHuJ_whIR7nbfLbGI62rKP3oAApXveoUquWqKGJhD3MdNFvyzMNqLSYJxQa1EsAo7oyinkfn9kQb1hkYFX97jZLa2RILgQpw/s1600-h/bvst+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_iDsgeXYUqlNSiBkXuL5IEHfNxPl6acqyK1FMwIHuJ_whIR7nbfLbGI62rKP3oAApXveoUquWqKGJhD3MdNFvyzMNqLSYJxQa1EsAo7oyinkfn9kQb1hkYFX97jZLa2RILgQpw/s320/bvst+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120052677741864450" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" class="tdtext" >The Bajaj DTS-i engine is at the heart of the patent dispute that�s broken out between two of the top two-wheeler makers.<br /><br />Now after a lot of fireworks, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors are trying to douse the fire and S Gurumurthy of Swadeshi Jagran Manch will play peacemaker between the two desi rivals.<br /><br />S Gurumurthy is heading off to Pune on October 16 to kick off the arbitration process. Gurumurthy will meet the top brass of Bajaj Auto including Chairman Rahul Bajaj and Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj, which will be followed up with meetings with TVS Chief Venu Srinivasan to sort out differences between the two sides and submit his award to ensure that the patent dispute does not break out into a patent war.<br /><br />Sources say that the arbitrator's role will essentially be to contain the differences between the two wheeler makers rather than go into the commercial aspects of the patent dispute.<br /><br />With TVS' new bike Flame to hit the streets next month, both Bajaj and TVS just want to make sure that they don�t get into a court battle during the peak festive season.<br /><br />Last month Bajaj Auto charged TVS Motors of using its patented digital twin spark technology, to which TVS threatened to file suit against Bajaj Auto for damages worth Rs 250 crore.<br /><br />Bajaj and TVS may be on a reconciliatory mode but many feel that the patent war proves that the domestic two-wheeler is coming of age.<br /><br />Gurumurthy has played the role of a peacemaker in many high profile corporate tussles including the Bajaj family dispute. Both Bajaj Auto and TVS are hoping that his involvement will make sure that the patent dispute does not blow out of proportion.<br /><br />Source:- <a href="http://www.ndtvprofit.com/homepage/storybusinessnew.asp?id=41129&template=&cache=10/10/2007%2011:12:14%20PM">Ndtvprofit</a><br /></span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-12510629694507583172007-10-11T17:24:00.000+05:302007-10-11T17:35:04.126+05:30John McGuinness Honda CBR Fireblade Limited edition<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Ten John McGuinness CBR 1000RR TT replicas are set to be up for sale from Fowlers Honda in Bristol to celebrate McGuinesses record-breaking win at the TT this year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The motorcycle will come with the HM Plant replica paint scheme, a black screen, headlight covers ,a rear seat cowl and Akropovic titanium silencer and Gilles titanium chain adjuster and paddock stand mounts.</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrRDOSMgt3qYDCnbpDeHf4mBpoE1kPjDn8jjyUFxYl0YSmxfvhEjZ-plZ7YAOr0a_fnEdhjjEkZEG_HLcfYSam80QsKYiXEGMnUYQZ-o5JSiL-xzVYRBw_DUiG1oManORmhuo1g/s1600-h/Fireblade+McGuiness+%282%292.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrRDOSMgt3qYDCnbpDeHf4mBpoE1kPjDn8jjyUFxYl0YSmxfvhEjZ-plZ7YAOr0a_fnEdhjjEkZEG_HLcfYSam80QsKYiXEGMnUYQZ-o5JSiL-xzVYRBw_DUiG1oManORmhuo1g/s320/Fireblade+McGuiness+%282%292.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120048142256399858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">This CBR limited edition looks gorgeous</span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Each motorcycle will be delivered with a signed certificate of authentisity from John Mc Guinness and a Centenary TT commemorative annual also signed by him.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This limited run of motorcycles will only be available through Fowlers Honda for £9,999 (Rs 8.1L).</span><br /><br /><br /></span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34196953.post-84450044038732127002007-10-10T17:19:00.000+05:302007-10-10T17:28:16.189+05:30Japanese bike makers make new plans for India<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">To break into the league of the Hero Hondas and the Bajajs in the country, traditional Japanese rivals Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha have decided to adopt a common strategy of building new platforms for the Indian market.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The plan comes at a time when the combined market share of Hero Honda, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors fell to 83 per cent in the two-wheeler market in the April-August period this year against 86 per cent in the same period last year.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMI) and Yamaha Motor India (YMI) are building motorcycles and scooters to suit the Indian market. The models will be manufactured at the company?s research and development centres in Japan and will use new platforms.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">?We are focussing on the Indian consumers? demands for two-wheelers, their preferences and choices. Based on this, we will offer products that suit all these needs,? said Sanjay Tripathi, chief general manager, YMI.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yamaha may introduce consumer-centric mass commuter products before 2008-end. This will be kickstarted by the launch of the premium superbikes, YZF R1 and MT01, in November this year. ?Our launch of superbikes will give the consumers a fair idea of what Yamaha has in store for India,? added Tripathi.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Suzuki Motorcycle India, which is planning to have a market share of 4 per cent by March 2010, is developing motorcycles and scooters for India at its mother plant in Japan.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">?Our models will be completely based on market feedback, tastes and preferences, dislikes and affordability. This will entail cost for developing completely new models, which are not available anywhere else,? said, Satya Sheel, managing director, Suzuki Motorcycle India.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">The recent launch of a scooter, Access, was the first example of the initiative. The company aims to have seven products in its portfolio by March 2010 with an intermittent product launch every 6-8 months.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Sheel said the cost of developing a new model, especially a motorcycle, could be in excess of Rs 200 crore.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">HMSI will also expand its product offering size to eight models by 2010. It will develop models after carrying out market research studies in India. Honda will showcase a new scooter, a notch above Activa, at the AutoExpo next year, to be launched in India later. This model, using a completely new platform, was developed to suit the Indian market.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">The company will launch a 100cc bike in 2009, preceded by a scooter and a premium bike in excess of 150cc next year. The company wants to fully utilise the installed capacity of 1.2 million units by 2010 compared with 9 lakh units currently.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Suzuki?s plans for the local market, however, will not be restricted only to the Indian shores. The company aims to make India a local hub for exports of Indian models to markets in South America and Africa. ?The focus of these companies will indeed be on India as its market for two-wheelers is expected to double in size by 2015 to 15 million units. Investments in making new models will not be problem for these giants?, said an analyst.<br /><br />Source:- <a href="http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=300822&leftnm=1&subLeft=0&chkFlg=">Business-standard</a><br /></span></span>Rishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858574534798978808noreply@blogger.com0