Yamaha Yzfr15 and Yamaha FZ 150cc to be launched before Diwali

Yamaha Which is know as one of the biggest player of international Motorcycle markets, is now planning to grab the attentions of the Indian Bikers. The company which was once known for its powerful bikes in Rx Series(Yamaha Rx100,yamaha Rx135) has now almost lost its grip in India.

But now with the launch of MT-01 and Yamaha R1 Yamaha is trying to prove it self in India and re-establish its hold on the market. Yamaha has already launched its Gladiator Type SS and RS this February-March and now planning to launch their High end super bikes Yamaha R15 and Yamaha FZ Before Diwali.

Yamaha's Executive vice-president Takahiro Maeda said, ''The two superbikes R15 and FZ will be launched before Diwali. One of them will be launched quite soon,''

The company would initially sell the bikes from five retail outlets in four cities -- Ahmedabad, Chennai, New Delhi and Bangalore which would be increased to 50 by mid 2010.

Giving Details Baout the response on MT 01 and Yamaha R1 Mr. Maeda said "About 50 bikes of the two models have already been sold throughout India." and ''The maximum sale is done in Delhi and Bangalore,''

Even I m waiting for yamaha FZ 150

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Yamaha to introduce forged piston in India

Keeping up with new technology and constantly bringing it to the next level, Yamaha Motor India is set to introduce forged piston which enables lighter piston design and excellent power development, in the Indian market. The forged piston is used on the new 150cc YZF-R15, which was unveiled at Auto Expo 2008, as the first on an Indian market model and a feature that reduces the reciprocating mass of the piston by approximately 20%.

Introduced in 1997, Yamaha “controlled forging technology” has been used successfully for over a decade for the mass production of forged aluminum pistons because it utilizes a system of precise control of the piece temperature, mold temperature and the forging force. Yamaha’s controlled forging technology tightly controls the forging conditions, including (1) the initial heating of the work piece, (2) controlling the temperature of the mold so that it keeps the work piece in the ideal 400 to 500 ℃ range (3) applying just the right amount of pressure to the mold in the forging process and many more factors.

TVS Flame Finally launched...

Flame sports a new design and embraces the contemporary black theme. Flame borrows the headlamp,front fender, attractive rear view mirrors, body coloured shock absorber springs and special engine cowl from its big brother apache. TVS 125cc Flame is packed with exciting features like attractive body graphics, alloy wheels, disc brake at the front, electric start and handle bar weights to control vibrations.




The Flame is technologically the most advanced motorcycle in the country with a 3-valve 125cc engine and sports the india’s first three-valve CC VTi (controlled combustion variable timing intelligent) engine. The engine’s produces maximum power of 10.5 bhp at 8,250 rpm. TVS has patented the CC-VTi technology in Austria and rest of the world. It has sporty deltaedge exhaust that is not just a styling element but also to deliver the smoothest of sounds,lowest emissions and excellent performance.

Flame has been designed to capture attention in one go. The bike has been given a contemporary urban look by having a black theme. Much of its features like headlamp, front fender, attractive rear view mirrors, body colored shock absorber springs and special engine cowl are designed like the Apache.



It features an analogue speedometer but other gauges such odometer,digital clock, fuel gauge, mileage meter are embedded in the digital console. The sporty deltaedge exhaust is not just styling element but also to deliver the smoothest of sounds, lowest emissions and excellent performance. also sports a neat lockable, water-bottle-sized cubby hole ahead of the tank, which will prove really useful in daily use. The plastic tank adornments incorporate the indicators and complete the look, but they have their own utility value too.



Technical Specifications:
Engine: 124.8cc, CCVTi
Power: 10.5bhp@8250rpm
Torque: 10nm@6250rpm
Weight: 121.00
Clearance: 165.00
Fuel Tank: 8.00
Wheelbase: 1320.00
Gears: 5 Speed
Top Speed: 95
Brakes: Drum 130 dia / Disc 240 dia
Fuel Economy: 85



Features:
Self Start:Yes
Stand Alarm: Yes
Alloys: Yes

Yamaha's Future In India

YZFR15 Green




YZFR15 Black




YZFR15 Blue




FZ150 Red




FZ 150 Black




YZFR15 Totaly Sporty

Hero Honda Glamour FI

Hero

Its 124.8cc 4-stroke single cylinder OHC produces maximum power of 6.72 kw (9 bhp) @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 10.35 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

For injecting requisite amount of fuel, this bike is equipped with advanced computer Programmed electronic Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI) which is used for scanning engine operating conditions through sensors and providing input to the ECU (Electronic Control Unit). This PMG-FI system is equipped with malfunction indicator lamp which starts flickering, if in this system any malfunctioning occurs.

It is available with RTMI or Real Time Mileage Indicator which indicates few important things like average mileage in last 10 seconds, distance traversed, amount fuel consumed etc. When bike knocks over, its ignition and fuel supply is being cut out by one of its very important safety feature i.e Bank Angle Sensor.

This Bike comes with different colors:

* Candy Blazed Red
* Black
* Myth Gold


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HERO HONDA GLAMOUR FI:

Dimension & Weight
Overall height: 1070 mm
Overall length: 2005 mm
Overall Width: 735 mm
Wheelbase: 1265 mm
Ground Clearance: 150 mm
Kerb weight: 125 kg (Kick), 129 kg (Self)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 Litres (Min)
Reserve: 1.5 Ltrs (Approx)

Engine
Type; Air Cooled, OHC
Stroke; (2/4) 4 Stroke
No. of cylinders; Single Cylinder
Bore x stroke; 52.4 mm x 57.9 mm
Displacement: 124.8 cc
Electrical: 12 V, 35 /35 Watt, Digital ignition
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel System: Programmed Electronic Fuel Injection (PGM-Fi)
Ignition: FTI- Full Transisterised Ignition
Clutch: Multiple Wet

Transmission
No. of Gears; 4 - Speed constant mesh

Performance
Maximum Power: 6.72 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max. Torque: 10.35 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Start: Self/Kick Start

Suspensions
Front: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear: Swing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Brakes
Front: Drum brake- Internal Expanding Shoe Type (130 mm dia) / Disc brakes 240 mm ; Liners-Non Asbestos Type
Rear: Drum brakes 130 mm dia. Internal Expanding Shoe Type (130 mm dia) / Disc brakes 240 mm ; Liners-Non Asbestos Type

Tyres
Front: 2.75 x 18 - 42 P / 4 PR
Rear: 3.0” x 18 - 52 P / 6 PR

Source: http://www.herohonda.com/

Hero Honda Glamour.

The 125cc 'Quantum Core' engine provides the biker a great biking experience. The Glamour is equipped with the best of Japanese technology for a better fuel- efficiency and greater power of 6.72 BHP (9 KW) @ 7000 RPM. The fuel tank of Glamour is bigger compared to other bikes of its kind.
Besides, other unique of the hero honda Glamour bike are tri-pod instrumental panel, a trendy muffler along with heat guard, a spacious storage box that proves very user-friendly.
True to its name this hero honda bike is definitely glamorous if looks and performance are anything to go by. It strong structure, graphics and its sporty look has the power of pulling a lot of gazes.

Some of the colors in which the hero honda Glamour is available are:

* Metallic Blue
* Metallic Green
* Metallic Silver
* Blue Stripes on Black
* Metallic Maroon
* Metallic Orange
* Metallic Blue
* Blazing red
* Yellow Stripes on Black

Hero Honda Glamour Technical Specifications:

Engine: Air cooled, 4 stroke single cylinder OHC

Displacement: 124.7cc

Maximum power: 6.72 Kw (9 BHP) @7000RPM

Maximum torque: 10.35 N-m @ 4000RPM

Bore X stroke: 52.4 X 57.8 mm

Compression ratio: 9.1:1

Carburetor: Side Draft Variable Ventura (Piston)

Starting: Self Start/ Kick Start

Idle speed: 1400RPM

Ignition: AMI- Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System

Clutch: Multi-plate wet type

Gear box: 4 speed, constant mesh

Chaissis type: Tubular double cradle type

Suspension front: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Suspension rear: Swing Arm With hydraulic shock absorbers

Brakes front: Disc- 240mm Dia, Pad- Non Abestoes Type Drum- internal expanding shoe (130mm) Liners- Non Asbestoes Type

Brakes rear: Drum- internal expanding shoe (130mm) Liners- Non Asbestoes Type

Rim size front: 18 X 16.0 Alloy Wheel

Rim size rear: 18 X 16.0 Alloy Wheel

Tyre size front: 2.75 X 18 - 42 P/ 4 PR

Tyre size rear: 3.00 X 18 - 52 P / 6 PR

Battery: 12V- 2.5 Ah (kick)/ 5 Ah (self)

Headlamp: 35 W/ 35W- Halogen Bulb (Multi-Reflector Light)

Fuel tank capacity: 13.6 litres (Min.) Reserve: 1 litre (Usable reserve) Dimensions

Length: 2005mm

Width: 735mm

Height: 1070mm

Wheel base: 1265mm

Ground clearance: 150mm

Kerb weight: 125kg (kick)/ 129kg (self)

Splendor NXG - Hero Honda

Splendor NXG is available in two variants, priced respectively at Rs 40,990 and Rs 41,990 ex-showroom Delhi.

The Gen Next bike has made its debut. Pushing forward the largest-selling two-wheeler brand Splendor to the next generation, Hero Honda Motors has lifted the wraps off its new Splendor NXG. The unveiling of the two-wheeler is seen as strengthening Hero Honda’s leadership position in the deluxe segment.

Splendor NXG comes with a new engine and pioneering features and combines stylish looks with a high performance engine. According to a review, the new Splendor NXG has been conceptualized to offer a whole new riding experience, and represents the trust Hero Honda has built up over generations for its legendary fuel economy and low maintenance. Splendor NXG is available in a range of five attractive colors and seven stripe combinations including black, candy blazing red, force silver, vibrant blue, and classy maroon.

The new vehicle elevates the largest-selling Splendor brand to the next generation, and also offers a unique package of styling and irresistible features, said a Hero Honda official.

Technical Specifications:
Engine: 97.20 cc
Power: 7.70ps@7500rpm
Torque: 7.60nm@6000rpm
Weight: 107.00
Clearance: 160.00
Fuel Tank: 10.30
Wheelbase: 1230.00
Gears: 4 Speed
Top Speed: 97
Brakes: Drum
Fuel Economy: 86

Features
Fuel Guage: 1
Self Start: NO
Tacho Meter: 1
Trip Meter: 0
Stand Alarm: NO
Alloys: Yes

Bajaj XCD

Here’s the specification of eXceed 125cc engine:

Type: Four stroke Natural Air-cooled
No. of cylinders : One
Bore: 54 mm
Stroke: 54.4 mm
Engine displacement : 124.58 cc
Compression ratio: 9.5+/- 0.5 : 1
Maximum Net Power: 9.53 PS( 7.01 kW) at 7000 rpm
Maximum Net Torque: 10.85 Nm at 5000rpm



Ignition system: Microprocessor controlled Digital CDI, with TRICS incorporated in Carburettor
Ignition Timing: Variable Timing with Multiple maps
Fuel: Unleaded Petrol, 87 RON minimum
Carburetor: Side draught type,
Ucal – Mikuni VM16 with Auto choke/ Keihin FIE PTE16, with Auto choke
Lubrication: Wet sump, forced
Clutch: Wet, mulit disc type.




Bajaj wins the credit for making an advertisement for a engine(first in india!)

Bajaj’s new commuter bike the XCD-(eXceed)

Bajaj has been trying to grab the No 1 slot from Hero Honda but absence of any pulsar like motorcycle in the commuter segment hinders the company for a long time. Infact Bajaj itself on the record said that it wants to exit the 100cc segment. It cited the low margin in 100cc forced it consider exiting the segment(in 125cc and above segment the margins are 15-20 per cent). Bajaj enjoys a market share of 47 per cent in the growing and profitable 125 cc and 150 cc segments against a smaller share of 24 per cent in the declining but larger 100 cc segment(The 100 cc segment has shrunk to 61% of the overall motorcycle market in July, from 73% a year ago. T). Bajaj knows that it cannot ignore 100cc customer if it wants to topple Hero Honda from the first position. Finally Bajaj has find a solution to meet both the conditions (atleast according to Bajaj). Bajaj has unveiled a new engine platform on August 10th, Bajaj bets the new engine (DTS-Si)is far superior to the widely used 4-stroke, 100cc engines. Bajaj will roll out a new 125 cc bike called ‘eXceed’ with this new engine in september. It will price the new bike ‘eXceed’ around Rs42000. With this aggresive price tag and new engine Bajaj is aiming to wean customers from the lower-margin 100 cc bikes, which is an extremely price-sensitive and crowded market dominated by market leader Hero Honda Motors Ltd. Bajaj will target the 100cc customer with the words eXceed - a bike with 100 cc mileage and 125 cc performance.

Bajaj claims the DTS-Si(Digital Twin Spark-Swirl induction) engine is returning mileage/fuel efficiency of 109 kilometres per litre under the ideal test conditions.Let’s see about Bajaj’s new DTS-SI.

Bajaj Auto and Kawasaki tie-up for Philippines

Launch a beginning of global thrust in collaboration with Kawasaki.

Bajaj Auto and their technology partners Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI, Japan, a Fortune 500 company) have flagged off their first Global sales tie-up on 3rd February 2004. Bajaj products will be jointly marketed in a phased manner across the globe.

TThe Bajaj Wind125, India's first World Bike will be manufactured at the state-of-the-art motorcycle plant at Waluj. Kawasaki has identified Bajaj Auto's Waluj facility as a Global Hub for sub-250 cc range of Kawasaki Motorcycles. These motorcycles will be manufactured in Waluj for serving the worldwide Kawasaki sales network in addition to the Indian market.

Yamaha india Plans

Yamaha's plans to make a comeback this year has introduced four new models at the Auto Expo. The models are Gladiator type SS and RS (125cc), YZF R15 and FZ (150cc). With this Yamaha has unleashed its strategic intent to offer product line that displays the global yamaha image and live up to the true Yamaha DNA i.e. performance,innovation and design. We made a report already on YZF R15 (150cc), here is few details on Yamaha’s another 150cc FZ which will be launched around Diwali this year. Unlike the YZF R15 ( sports bike) this one is a macho street fighter. FZ 150cc is inspired from FZ1000cc bike. Also unlike the YZF R15, FZ 150 will have only an air cooled engine.

Yamaha YZF R15 also known as the Baby R1

Yamaha has switched gears as far its strategy in India is concerned. Yamaha is all set to reestablish itself as a performance motorcycle manufacturer and carve a niche for itself. After the launch of YZF-R1 and MT-01 last month, Yamaha unveiled the all new 150cc YZF-R15 and Fz at the Auto Expo in Delhi. This is history in making. The YZF-R15 also known as the Baby R1 / mini R1 is clearly the best looking bike in the country and is designed on the lines of the YZF-R series.


Specifications and Features of the YZFR15:-

• The YZFR15 is an all new supersport model with a newly designed 150cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC single-cylinder, 4-valve fuel-injected engine on a Deltabox frame.
  

• BHP 16 to 20 BHP (not yet confirmed)
  

• Top speed 140kmph
  

• Expected price: 85000 to 90000
  

Other striking features:-

• Full body Aero Dynamic Fairing.
  

• With six-hole type injector. ECU and sensors backed fuel mixture to maximize the combustion at any rpm.
  

• Liquid cooling with high efficient compact Radiator to maximize the Stability and Performance.
  

• Flash surface dual Head Lights.
  

• High Rigidity Deltabox Frame.
  

• Link Type Monocross.
  

• Front and Rear Disk Brake.
  

• 4 Valve Combustion Chamber Adopted.
  

• Hemispherical Combustion Chamber with centered plug layout.
  

• Expected launch date of Yamaha YZF-R15 is around June 2008