August 2009 :: Riders Junction

Monday, August 31, 2009

Hero Honda to launch 9 models in next 6 months

Bajaj launched 6 models (Pulsar series, XCD, Discover) in the last six months as part their sales and marketing plan. TVS launched few models. Yamaha also launched new versions in FZ series. Now Hero Honda has planned to counter all these threats in the two wheeler market to retain its major share in the market.

As part of the plan, Hero Honda motors on Thursday said, it will launch nine models in next six months. Anil Dua, the company’s senior VP of sales and marketing, said “the action will start from next month to March 200”.

As expected, Hero Honda will launch the new Karizma as part of this plan.

We are digging out for more details. So guys, keep stay watching us for more details on the other models.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Harley Davidson to whiz the Indian roads by 2010

As we reported earlier, the world’s oldest and most popular Harley Davidson has begun the Indian chapter. They have introduced Fat boy, Night Rod Special with few other models in 883cc which will be priced between 7 to 12 Lakhs.

Fat Boy

Night Rod Special
Hardly Davidson is announced that these models will zip the Indian road in early 2010. So guys, ask your papa to start save money from now on... :)

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Harley Davidson’s Adventure to begin in India.

The US cult bike Harley Davidson is literally counting down the hours and minutes to begin a new chapter in India with billion dreams.

Yes. A clock in Harley Davidson’s Indian website counts down the hours, minutes and seconds to begin the new chapter. The much awaited motorbike Harley Davidson is going to hit Indian market in less than few hours. However details regarding the model and price of bikes were not disclosed.

“Tomorrow is a new dawn. A new chapter in the 107-year history of the company and the birth of the genuine Harley Davidson experience in India. A billion dreams find voice in this glorious land as India fulfills its destiny as a 21st century powerhouse.”

“At the heart of Harley Davidson is the promise to inspire and fulfill dreams, to free the spirit. Our paths were destined to cross,” the message tells India to watch the space for more.

Keep watching… http://www.harley-davidson.in

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Harley Davidson to launch new bike in India on Aug 27th

The much awaited Harley Davidson is going to hit Indian roads on coming Aug 27th. It is expected that this bike will have great competition with other Indian super bikes.


Harley would be launching Roadster and Fatboy with 883cc. These bikes would be available as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). It is expected that these bikes will be priced above Rs. 10 Lakhs.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Honda plans to launch new 110cc bike, new Shine, new Unicorn and 250cc motorcycle

Remember, we have already reported that Honda has planned to launch 100cc bikes. We have dug more details about the Honda plans in near future.

As the entire bike manufacturers are threatening the market with new launch plans, Honda also plans to launch new bikes to counter these threats.

Anyone can easily notify that Hero Honda is the leader in 100/110cc segment. They are producing bikes with this segment such as, Splendor plus, Splendor NXZ, Passion, Passion Plus, Passion Pro, etc., On the other side, Bajaj has launched the new variant of Discover with 100cc. Hero Honda will soon launch the Karizma FI, Bajaj Auto plans Ninja and three new motorcycles, Yamaha plans Fazer 250cc and TVS plans a scooter and a motorcycle.

Now Honda has also plans to launch new vehicle in 100/110cc, new variant of Shine, new Unicorn and a motorbike with 250cc. We are digging out more details about the launches!!! Till then stay tuned!!!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Yamaha to launch new variant in FZ series

As we reported earlier, Yamaha has planned to launch two new bikes. One of them is going to be the new variant of FZ series. It could be the new Fazer. The other bike is going to be a CBU unit like R1 and MT-01.

The new Fazer is expected to come with more power to overcome the counterpart Bajaj Pulsar 220. Yamaha has already released the performance kits to improve the bikes in various aspects. Yamaha R15 could outperform Bajaj Pulsar 220 with performance kit.

Yamaha never fails to meet the expectations of Roadies!!!

Yes!!! Yamaha!!!

Friday, August 21, 2009

New Bajaj Discover DTS-Si 100cc available in showrooms

As we reported earlier, Bajaj Auto launched their new variant of Discover in 100cc with DTS-Si mechanism in the market. Now this bike is available in most of the show-rooms.

Bajaj Discover DTS-Si 100cc
Speaking to reporters later, Mr. Swamy revealed the features of the new motorcycle. “It has an electric start for quick and hassle-free starting. Nitrox suspension given highest level of comfort even on rough roads and the longest wheelbase is meant for extra comfort to the rider,” he said, adding that the five-speed gear box was the first of its kind in the segment and the maintenance-free battery with charge indicator would reduce the burden of battery maintenance.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Yamaha to launch new premium bikes

Again a good news from Yamaha after its Fazer 150cc is that they are set to launch two new premium bikes in India to strengthen the market share in this segment. As it is mentioned “Premium Segment”, don’t ever conclude it in 150cc-250cc. The new bikes are going to come with the displacement of above 600cc.

The two new bikes are expected as it will be on the line to R1 and MT=01. We are not sure about the complete specification of this bike. We are digging for more details. You can expect the details very soon.

It is expected that Yamaha will launch these bikes in mid of September to supply for festive season demand.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Honda to launch 100cc bikes

In villages and normal cities, 100 and 110cc bike segment is the hottest segment. Since the automobile market booms, Honda is also planned to launch their bikes with 100cc/110cc.

Remember, Mahindra and Mahindra has already announced that they have plans to launch bikes in 100cc, 125cc and 150cc. As Honda is also plans to enter into 100cc segment, it will be more competitive among 100cc bikes. It will also be big task to choose one bike among huge collection. :)