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Showing posts with label Hero Honda. Show all posts

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.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme 150cc Review, Specification, Picture and Price

Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme, is one of the most liked bikes in 150cc segment among Indian roadies. This bike looks more stylish than other bikes in 150cc segment; this bike gets upgraded often with minimal outlook changes. The first version of CBZ launched in 1999.

The current version of CBZ Xtreme engine powered by 150cc and delivers the maximum power of 14ps @ 8500 rpm which is equal to other 150cc bikes. Its torque is 12.80nm @ 6500rpm. It also comes with air cooled, 4 stroke SHC engine.
Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme 150cc
Best Features
  • 5 spoke alloy wheels gives great look to the bike
  • Multi-reflector LED tail light with split rear grip gives a sporty look to the bike
  • It also gets multi-reflector head lamp
  • It comes with AMI - Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System
  • Great riding comfort
  • Soft and smooth gear shifting

Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme Specification

Dimensions:
Overall height: 1145 mm
Overall length: 2080 mm
Ground clearance: 145mm
Wheelbase: 1325 mm
Weight: 141 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 12.3 liters

Engine:
Engine type: 4-stroke OHC, Air cooled
Displacement: 149.2 cc
Bore: 57.3mm
Stroke: 57.8 mm
Maximum power: 14.4ps @ 8500 rpm
Maximum torque: 12.8nm @ 6500 rpm
Starter: Electric & Kick Start

Transmission:
Gears: 5-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern: 1-down, 4-up

Chassis:
Front suspension: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Rear suspension: Swing arm with adjustable hydraulic shock absorber
Front brakes: 240 mm petal disc brakes
Rear brakes: Drum type, Internal expanding shoe type
Front tyre: 2.75 X 18" 42 P (Alloy)
Rear tyre: 100/90 x 18 - 56 P (Alloy)

Top Speed: 120kmph

Price: Rs. 54,000 - 56,000 ex-showroom rate

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Hero Honda - New Karizma FI Pictures Exposed to the world

We have already reported that Hero Honda is going to launch new Karizma soon. The New Karizma’s engine may come with Fuel Injection mechanism. The power, torque, ground clearance and other specifications are unknown till date.
Hero Honda New Karizma-FI 2009
As we can easily identify the things from the above picture, the New Karizma gets rear disc brake, clip on handle bars, modified look in front with full fairing and indicators on mounted fairing.

The new Karizma might get the exclusive colors in the market and expected news that it may get slight increase in its price.

So guys, keep your fingers crossed and expect the great news from Hero Honda soon.

Monday, June 29, 2009

New Karizma – Next expected launch from Hero Honda

Hero Honda Kariza 225cc Hero Honda has planned to introduce next the modified version Karizma. Hero Honda has to compete well with other bikes at this premium segment version. Bajaj with new Pular DTS-Fi 220cc, Yamaha with R15, TVS with Apache RTR 180 are the great competitors in this premium segment.

As expected by many, the New Karizma gets cosmetic changes, and rear disc brake since it gets more power and torque. It is also expected that, New Karizma will borrow some features from CBZ Xtreme and Hunk.

This new Karizma is expected to hit the Indian roads in mid of next month.

We cannot predict much about the features of New Karizma. So let’s wait for the great news and launch from Hero Honda.