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Friday, July 31, 2009

Honda Unicorn 150cc review, features, picture and price

Unicorn – A reliable and well proved bike from Honda. The first Unicorn version was launched in India during 2005 by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI). The whole bike was built and designed from scratch by the Research and Development team of Honda based in Osaka, Japan. Many new features are incorporated considering the Indian road conditions. Honda had launched few editions of Unicorn with minor changes every time. Now let's check out the current version of Unicorn.

Unicorn offers perfect balance of pickup and mileage, delivering 60 kmpl through its famed 4-stroke Honda engine, cutting edge technologies like Multi-Mapping CDI, Tumble Flow Combustion Chamber, Roller Rocker arm, and a Classy Aerodynamic Body.
Honda Unicorn 150cc
All New Sporty Unicorn is powered by a newly developed Honda 4-stroke, 150cc engine which is well engineered and styled for the taste of the younger generation. It comes with the 4-stroke, air-cooled OHC, single cylinder, 150cc engine delivering a whooping 13.3 bhp @ 8000rpm. You will never feel like you get neck pain, shoulder pain or back pain by riding Unicorn. Honda Unicorn is a great competitor for Pulsar 150cc, Apache RTR-Fi, and Suzuki GS 150R.

Best features of Honda Unicorn:
  • The new Honda Unicorn gets weight on handler bar to for more smooth ride
  • It gets two-way air jacket
  • Good powered engine produces 12.8 nm at just 5500 rpm for good fuel economy
  • New unicorn features a new 3Dimensional Honda wing mark on the fuel tank for royal and sophisticated look (according to Honda)
  • It gets Diamond frame which is an added advantage to Unicorn
  • It gets good stylish look and meter gadgets
  • Gear shift lever is changed in the current version of Unicorn to give more control on gear shifting.
  • It gets a new Mono-shock suspension at rear
  • It gives an average of 55 kmpl (mileage)
It is priced @ Rs. 65,797/- (On road price in Bangalore ). Ex-showroom price is Rs. 58,256/-.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 – A great sports commuter from Suzuki

One of the great and best motorcycles from Suzuki is Hayabusa 1300. This motorcycle is modified version of the original Hayabusa GSX1300.

It is a sporty commuter which produces enormous power. Suzuki Hayabusa is powered by 1340cc and gets 4 stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled and DOHC engine.

Suzuki Hayabusa - A great sports commuter
This motorcycle is available in following colors combinations.
  • Glass White/Metallic Silver (FGF)
  • Solid Black/ Metallic Majestic Gold (FGG)
  • Pearl Nebular Black/Phantom Grey (CZY)
  • Metallic Grey/Mystic Silver (GRF)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Bajaj Discover 135cc review, specifications, colors, picture and price

The Indian leader of Auto Market Bajaj’s Jaadoo is Discover 135cc which is one of the most selling bikes in India. I have come across most of friends saying that old Discover 135cc rocks than the latest version 135cc. So I thought of reviewing the old discover first. Here it goes…

Best features:
  • It gets DTS-i engine with the Displacement of 135cc
  • Great handling at any kind situations/roads
  • Wider rear tyre which gives great stability and grip
  • It gets slim chain cover (open type) which gives great appeal to sport look
  • NitroX suspension- an added advantage to choose this bike. Whether you ride this bike on bumps or normal road, it gives awesome feel to ride. It is borrowed from Pulsar
  • The new RPM meter along with others in the instrument panel
  • Delivers the maximum power of 13.5bhp @ 8500 rpm and torque of 11.88nm @ 6500 rpm
  • 240mm front disc brake and drum brake at rear tyre
  • It comes with proven TRICS, DTS-i and ExhausTEC technologies
  • Pilot lights at front
  • Maintenance free 12V battery

Bajaj Discover 135cc DTS-i
This bike is available in following color themes
  • Black with red stripes
  • Black with blue stripes

This was priced at Rs. 54,500/- (On road price, Bangalore).

Speed and Performance:
Bajaj claimed that this bike will hit maximum of 105 kmph. However it reaches 118 kmph with pillion. I was able to overtake Pulsar 150cc at times, not always. It gives good comfort in long run. Either no back pain or shoulder pain.

If your height is on or above 170mm, you can change the handlebar with Pulsar’s handlebar which gives much more comfort in riding.

Overall, it is a great bike to go for.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

TVS Flame SR 125cc – review, features, specifications, picture and price

The latest commuter from TVS Auto is TVS Flame SR 125cc an updated version of Flame 125cc. I have already promised for reviewing this bike. Yes. Check below the detailed review about the new TVS Flame SR 125cc.

This new Flame SR comes with lot of new features to compete with other 125cc bikes specially XCD, Discover, Stunner, Shine, and other bikes in this segment. This new bike from TVS delivers the maximum power of 10.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm; torque of 10 nm @ 6000 rpm.
New TVS Flame SR 125cc
Best Features and Specifications
  • Sleek and Stunning look with tri-colored theme
  • 3 valves 4 stroke engine based on CCVTi (Controlled Combustion –variable timing Intelligent) technology
  • It comes with 5-speed (5 gears)
  • Engine is outfitted with swirl and power port to get better enhanced combustion and optimal fuel efficiency
  • Delivers the maximum power of 10.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm; torque of 10 nm @ 6000 rpm
  • Gets new features like Intelligent Mileage Indicator, Low fuel warning meter and Service Indicator
  • Gets wider rear tyre which gives good stability on roads
  • Gets Halogen type battery with 12V - 5Ah
  • Fuel tank capacity is 9 liters
  • Over all dimension is 2030mm x 760mm x 1070mm (length x Width x Height)
  • Kerb weight: 123 kgs
  • Top speed: 95 kmpl

It is priced at Rs. 55, 500 (Approx. on road price). You have the option to get disc brake for front tyre. This new bike is available in blue and red combination with fully black colored theme.

Hope it will do well for TVS!!!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI (Fuel Injection) 125cc review, specifications, features, colors, price and pictures

Honda recently launched a new variant of Stunner with Fuel Injection which gets displacement of 125cc. Honda Motors is one of the leading automobile producers, wanted to increase the competition with other bikes in 125cc segment. They had set to launch new variant of Stunner with Fuel Injection (FI).

The new variant of Honda Stunner FI has already battered the Indian roads. Honda said that this new stunner comes with PGM-FI technology and it can reach top speed of 60kmph in 5.2 seconds.

The new CBF Stunner FI set to deliver the maximum of 11.6 bhp @ 8000rpm; 11nm torque @ 6500rpm. It gets 4 stroke, air cooled OHC single cylinder engine. It also gets digital ignition, front and rear tubeless tyres, alloy wheels, half fairing and a stepped-up seat.

It also comes with few new features which are sporty half chain case, maintenance free battery, viscous air filter, 3D emblem and handle weight.

Honda CBF Stunner FI in Metalic Red... Honda CBF Stunner FI 125cc in Red color

Honda CBF Stunner FI in Metalic Silver... Honda CBF Stunner FI 125cc in Yellow color
It is priced at Rs. 64, 630 (ex-showroom rate, Delhi). This new Honda CBF Stunner-FI gets new colors and it is available in Red, Metallic Silver, Yellow and black colors.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Mahindra Auto plans to launch bikes on 100cc, 125cc and 150cc

As all aware, Mahindra and Mahindra took over Kinetic motors and planned a blue print to enter every key segment of the two-wheeler market.

Mahindra Auto has already entered into two wheeler market by launching Flyte 125cc automatic scooter with features like front fuelling, the largest storage space in its class and four-in-one anti-theft key and telescopic suspension that ensures a smooth ride.

The Mumbai based Mahindra Auto company will take on Hero Honda, Bajaj Auto, Yamaha and Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) and planned to launch models in 100cc, 125cc, and 150cc motorbikes, and also in the ungeared low and high-powered scooter segments.

Let’s expect the good competition from Mahindra Auto.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Bajaj to launch Ninja soon

As we reported earlier, the more awaited Bajaj Kawasaki Ninja will hit the Indian roads very soon. Bajaj has also planned to upgrade their XCD 125cc version.

Here are few snaps for you guys to have dreams till it comes...


So guys, do dream on more expected and awaited stunning motorbike Kawasaki Ninja till it hits the Indian roads.