Bikes Check

Hero Honda Glamour

2010-07-17T18:15:00.000-07:00

Hero Honda Glamour gets refreshed adding new glamour with all the enhanced graphics and other welcome features. It is a bike that comes with reasonable price, easy handling and acceptable resale value. These gripping attributes are sure to grab the bike lovers pushing sell upward, which is a chalked-out plan by the Hero Honda company to keep its market momentum stabilised amid the stiff competition from its competitors. It comes in two types i.e. self-start and kick-start jazzed up with the exceptionally cool colors. It is the bike that gratifies every kind of customers with different choices.

Engine

Glamour depends on the Quantum core air-cooled, four-stroke and single-cylinder engine with a displacement of 124.7 cc. It delivers maximum power of 6.72 KW @ 7000 RPM with low engine noise. It has smooth four speed gears and it can hit the maximum speed of 120 kmph. Powerful pick-up can be gained with servicing.

Design And Comfort

The alluring look of this bike is really a commendable effort of the Hero Honda designers. It sports a host of laudable features such as tubular double cradle type body frame, trendy visor, large petrol tank with eye-candy graphics, elegant tri-pod head panel, black alloy wheels, black painted engine chain and case, body colored rear grip & mirror, catchy exhaust, well designed front fairing, dual-tone theme on the front mudguard and chain guard. The red and black visual contrasts add to the wonderful look of this bike.

Ride And Handling

Glamour is extremely well-balanced with the smooth and handy gear ratios. Padded with a comfortable seat, it really serves both the family and solo rider. The multi-plate wet type clutch is all trouble-free. The thicker tyre gives more stability making it friendlier in the wet conditions. Relaxed posture and cornering manners are excellent. The large tank also avoids frequent visits to the petrol pump and it is rural friendly. Glamour offers around 55.2 kmpl in the city while on the highway, it claims 60-62 kmpl. The Side draft variable Ventura (Piston) carburetor provides reliable support and the advanced microprocessor ignition system (AMI) aids optimal combustion saving fuel. The 18 inch alloy wheels are of rust-free and hence low maintenance. The 35w multi-reflector type halogen bulb ensures night riding safety.

Variants, Price And Color

Available Colors of Hero Honda Glamour are Black with Sports Red, Black with Tornado Grey, Black with Frost Blue, Cloud Silver with Black, Moon Yellow with Black and Sports Red with Black.

Suzuki GS150R

2010-07-03T19:25:00.000-07:00

Engine
GS150R employs a powerful engine with BS26 carburetor (No Fuel Injection). The engine also gets TPS (Throttle positioning Sensor). GS150R engine is shaped for better riding on city roads. Ideally the bike is designed with an acceleration performance in the low to mid range speeds, important for city driving. The engine is also equipped with engine balancer technology to combat vibrations. GS150R balancer system is fixed with balancer-driven gear fitted with a rubber damper for reducing the impact noises. GS150R 149cc engine develops 13.8 bhp of peak power at 8500 rpm and 13.4 Nm of peak torque at 6000 rpm. It comes with 6-speed transmission. Gear shift pattern is 1-down and 5-up.

Design And Comfort
Suzuki GS150R stands confidently against the competitors with the outstanding look radiated from its cowl, big fuel tank and wolf-eyed headlamp. However, the pilot lamps on either side of the headlamps look bit lousy. The best feature of this bike is the advanced gas-charged fitted with hydraulic suspension system for a comfortable ride. Additionally, the Suzuki GS150R sports digital speedometer with dual modes for different road conditions at varying speeds. But sometimes sunlight may cause reflection of chrome-ringed tachometer on the face.

Ride And Handling
Suzuki GS150R owns digital instrumentation and gear change indicator. The instrument panel looks very good. The bike is slightly heavy while turning and the leaning angle is less due to the absence of monoshock. The comfort level is really good offered by the broader seat and gear shifting of the gears is smooth. The bike offers a mileage of 60 kmpl in the city and 65 kmpl on Highway. On the whole, it is a good package for the commuters in the 150cc segment.

Variants, Price And Color
The Suzuki GS150R is available in Pearl Nebular Black Grey, Metallic Flint Gray, Candy Max Orange, and Candy Dark Greenish Blue.

Yamaha FZ16

2010-07-03T19:19:00.000-07:00

Engine
The air-cooled single cylinder motor has a bore x stroke of 58.0 × 57.9 mm translating into a long stroke configuration tuned for low-end and mid-range grunt. The engine has the conventional 2-valves head and it is fed by a 26-mm Mikuni carburetor. The carburetor is equipped with Yamaha's 3-position TPS (throttle position sensor), which works in tandem with the advanced ignition system. The CDI has a 3-dimension mapping control for more versatile power delivery to suit different riding conditions.
The power and torque of FZ-16 doesn't break any new grounds, but it produces enough punch to make it one of the quickest bikes in its class. The 153cc engine has 14PS of power at 7,500rpm and 14 Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. FZ16 speeds from 0 to 60 kmph in 5.6 seconds. The gear ratios are well sorted out to give the bike a good mid-range thrust. The 5-speed transmission on the FZ 16 is super-fine and it offers precise shifts even at higher revs.

Design And Comfort
FZ-16's elegant look is largely attributed to its large curvy tank. The well-designed centre panels give a look of pseudo-twin spar frame and they are perfectly in sync with the sharp and edgy tail panels. The headlights and the exhaust have been designed well. The short and stubby exhaust is copied from Yamaha's international FZ1 and it successfully complements the bike's compactness. The wide flat handlebars, the macho tank, rear set pegs and low seat height all together contribute to the comfortable riding posture.

Ride And Handling
The clutch is handy to use and the gearbox is quite smooth. The engine provides ample torque to ride the bike at slow speeds and pulls up strongly in higher gears. It is definitely a wonderful bike for handling the traffic with its wide handlebars and good low end power delivery. The engine performs very well with no signs of fatigue or vibrations even at high speeds. The 41-mm telescopic front forks and the huge monocross suspension at the rear can maneuver the potholes easily. Braking is executed by a 267-mm disc on the front and a 130-mm drum at the rear. The tyre and the strong chassis provide a good traction without any chance of skidding.

Variants, Price And Color
FZ 16 comes in three different colors; Lava Red, Midnight Black and Flaming Orange. The ex-showroom Delhi price of the bike is Rs 65,000/- and same to all the major Indian cities.

Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si

2010-06-23T16:26:00.000-07:00

Bajaj Platina has been quite popular inside and outside India since its launch in 2006. The old entry level 100cc Platina was based on CT-100. The bike was introduced as the cheapest bike and competed with the Hero Honda. And now Bajaj has unveiled the 125c version using Bajaj Exhaus-Tech technology. This new Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si sports alloy wheels, twin headlamps, matt finished black silencer, trendy console, sleek chrome graphics, graphite tinted engine and chrome streaked side panels. Having the same engine of XCD 125 DTS-Si, it is expected to perform as good as XCD attracting a good number of buyers.

Engine
New Platina 125 DTS-Si is slotted with 125 cc engine and adopts next generation technology of DTS SI (Digital Twin Spark Swirl Induction). With the advanced technology Bajaj Platina DTS Si is also equipped with ExhasTEC that ensures better torque even at the lower rpms for superior riding comfort in all road conditions. The brand New Platina is powered by a 4 stroke 125 cc engine that pumps out a fuel-efficient output of 9 bhp with highest pushing power of 11 nm @ 5000 rpms. The twin sparks technology teamed up with an intelligent micro-processor offers an efficient fuel-combustion and promises to deliver an unbeatable 111 kmpl making it India's most fuel efficient motorcycle engine.

Design And Comfort
Slim, short and slightly longer look of the Platina DTS-Si isn't that attention grabbing when compared to other 125cc models like the Honda Stunner. But 100cc motorcycle buyers might find it tempting on account of the attractive price tag. Additional Features in Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si are DTS-Si engine, ride control switch, electric start, auto choke, maintenance free battery, anti-friction DU bushes in the front fork, SNS suspension and the twin pilot lamps. It has also got an enhanced mileage claimed to be 111kmpl.

Ride And Handling
The ride quality is great with the well padded seat and the long distance rides are a stress free affair. The braking system performs well with the drum brakes. It accelerates to 60kph in 8.4 seconds and can hit a top speed of 96kph. While top speed is not the big deal, this new bike rather deals the fuel efficiency instead making it most fuel-efficient bike in India. The MTL tyres are good but better rubber would have done better. The ride quality on the bike is luxurious with the telescopic front suspension and the first SNS (Spring-N-Spring) rear suspension with the longest travel of 105mm in its class. The seating posture is upright and the handle does not feel vibrations in spite of the bar end weights. Pillions have no complaint about their perch on this bike.

Variants, Price And Color
The available colors of the bike are Red, Black, Blue and Grey and the ex-showroom price of the bike is just around Rs. 39,000 which is something Honda, TVS and the rest will have to worry a lot in this segment.

Royal Enfield Classic 350

2010-06-23T16:21:00.000-07:00

The New Royal Enfield Classic 350, which was launched along with its elder sibling, Classic 500, is a scaled down version. The motorcycle in 350 version is available in India in view of the Indian bullet loyalists who would find the 500 model expensive. The motorcycle inherits most of the features of the higher model except for the difference in the power and performance and the defining look intrinsically possessed by each other. The Classic 350 model will give a new passion to the average bullet enthusiasts fulfilling their desire with all the satisfying features of the bike. It is without any doubt that the motorcycle will share a good pie in the market with the fresh demand from the bullet-hungry fans.

Engine
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 runs on the 346cc engine derived from the Thunderbird Twinspark which spouts a maximum power of 19.8bhp at 5250 rpm with the maximum torque of 28Nm. Like the Enfield 500, it employs 5-speed gearbox and the UCE (Unit Construction Engine).

Design And Comfort
The new version of Bullet Classic 350 is no less than its elder brother in terms of look and it also comes with oodles of enticing features such as old style round headlamp, traditional front number plate, visible steel springs, deep-drawn fenders of the rear tire, new 18" spoke wheels, fuel tank with post war graphics, thigh pads and single saddle seat with springs, 7 inch twin leading-shoe front brake, Pagani turn signals, sealed beam head lamp and body colored frame. These features really highlight the true macho character of the motorcycle and they are good enough to gratify the desire of the bulleteers.

Ride And Handling
Royal Enfield Company claims that the bullet classic have a top speed of 100KM/hr and it offers a mileage of around 35-40 kms per litre. Similar to the Classic 500, it also features both E-start and kick start which is a welcome feature as compared with other bikes of the day. The hydraulic front disc brake is up to the mark and operates well in all conditions. The front telescopic hydraulic set up and the gas shock absorbers effectively combat the shocks and bumps lending a very comfortable ride.

Variants, Price And Color
Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in the shades of Red, Black & Silver and it is priced at Rs. 98,800 in the Delhi ex-showroom and the on road is in the range of Rs. 1,10,000.

Hero Honda Karizma

2010-06-20T03:57:00.000-07:00

In a move to give tough competition to Bajaj and Yamaha, Hero Honda has launched the latest version of Karizma R to pit against its rivals, Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi and Yamaha YZF-R 15. With the clever observation and evaluation, Hero Honda has plugged in the loopholes and the New Karizma ZMR is equipped with Programmed Fuel Injection and oil cooled engine. The New Karizma ZMR is loaded with a 225cc engine, which comes with a premium over the Pulsar 220 and it is fitted with digital ignition system. Additionally it also gets disc brake at the rear, gas charged rear shock absorbers, piffling increase in power and torque. This new bike is all set to redefine the biking culture in its segment setting the adrenaline rush of young bike aficionados on high ride. The bike is expected to be a strong contender against the Pulsar 220 DTSi, YZF-R 15 and Apache. New Karizma ZMR Fi will be sold along with old Karizma model and Hero Honda has decided not to phase out Karizma R and sell both the models side by side.

Engine

New Karizma ZMR Fi is powered by the same 223cc engine but now it gets fuel injection with the increase in maximum power to 17.6 Bhp at 7000 rpm which comes with an increase by 0.6 Bhp and maximum torque has been increased by .15 Nm which now stands at 18.35 Nm @ 6000 rpm. As Hero Honda claims, the bike can hit a top speed of 126 kmph and 0-6 km in 3.7 seconds which is still slower than the current fastest bike Pulsar 220, able to gain a top speed of 144 kmph.

The PGM-Fi system is equipped with a 12 hole fuel injector, 16 bit ECU and 6 high-tech sensors to scan the engine operating parameters like air pressure, air temperature, and engine temperature for the optimum air / fuel ratio under dynamic conditions. An advanced vertical oil cooler provides efficient cooling to the high performance engine and the IACV (Idle air control valve) ensures idle stability and regulates throttle changes.

Design And Comfort

The New Karizma now looks heavy as it has got front full fairing. It has been touched up with a riot of jazzy graphics with the ZMR stickers. It now comes with the brand new headlamps with integrated blinkers and new tail lamps which are LED ones. The Instrument cluster is the attention grabber in Karizma ZMR. The display now goes full digital including the tachometer designed in round shape under a horizontal digital display which looks very cool especially at night. The display also shows real time fuel consumption which proves very useful in maintaining good mileage. Other aspects include the speedometer, trip meter, fuel indicator, clock and rev counter. The switchgear remains the same and, in typical Hero Honda style, there is no engine kill switch. The instrument cluster features dual colour illumination - the tachometer is lit in white while the rest gets an orange backlight. The split clip on handle bars, new rear mud guard and the split grab rails are the contemporary welcome features.

New Karizma Fi is well made with no panel gaps and top notch paint quality and finish. It now gets a very aggressive look enhanced by the rear view mirrors mounted on the front fairing. But when viewed from the side, the heavy front is not in match with the slim rear. This apart, Karizma ZMR is a bike which can compete against a host of its rivals.

Ride And Handling

New Karizma ZMR is much quicker than the old carburetted version smooth and steady acceleration. As per the claim of Hero Honda it can hit 60kmph from standstill in just 3.7 seconds. Now the fuel efficiency would be maximised because of the fuel injection technology. ZMR offers superior ride quality helped by the sporty telescopic forks at the front and the inverted Gas Reservoir System at the rear. Even with the pillion it offers the ultimate comfort and easily takes on the potholed roads. With the retained ergonomics of old Karizma, the split handle bar lends more comfortable handling. The cowl mounted rear view mirrors is large and shows a clear view. The digital cockpit is certainly a welcome feature which sounds the message of welcome and signing off. The panoramic large display gives the rider everything needed but not in the hot sunshine. Real time mileage indicator, 2 trip meter and digital bar tachometer, digital fuel level indicator, digital clock and digital bar tachometer are the features to analyse data.

Variants, Price And Color

Karizma ZMR is available in five colours – Panther Black, Sports Red, Vibrant Blue, Moon Yellow and Pearl White

Bajaj Pulsar 135

2010-06-16T06:56:00.000-07:00

In the surge of competition to live up to the changing trend, Bajaj has launched its latest bike, Pulsar 135 LS (Light Sport). The bike is expected to compete with the Honda's CBF Stunner so that the Bajaj Auto can get a chunk of share in the market. The headlamp of the bike is carried from the XCD Sprint Concept which was shown at the Auto Expo, 2008 in New Delhi. It is a trimmed down version of the Pulsar range with the super cool funky looks and design. It features a well padded split seat which is hardly ever seen among its peers. It wears an aggressive look accentuated by the well chiselled fuel tank and bikini fairing. There is no doubt that the New Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS would woo the bike lovers by its bewitching look and satisfying performance.

Engine

Pulsar 135 LS is based on the 135cc DTS-i engine and Bajaj claims it is the world's first DTS-i engine featuring 4 valves. The engine churns out a maximum power of 13.5 PS at 9000rpm while the maximum torque reaches 11.4 Nm at 7500rpm. The DTS-i technology is to enhance power delivery and mileage with low emissions. It is one of the most efficient engines and performs better than the regular 2-valve engine. The four -valve-engine provides greater intake and exhaust area giving more power almost equivalent to the 2 valve 150cc engine.

Design And Comfort

The all new Pulsar 135 LS (Light Sport) is the first of its kind in the country coming along with a host of modern features so as to pose a tough competition glorified by its addictive look and amazing performance. It sports an aggressive stance further declared by the sporty split-seat, aluminium clip-on handlebars and oodles of others peerless features. The black alloy wheels add a dash of attraction to the overall look of the bike. The air scoops get trendy with the ingeniously designed headlamp and the body work. The LED tail lamp and the turn indicators as seen in XCD 135 gels with the shapely body work of the little machine. The sporty grab rail, trendy exhaust and well placed mud guard further strenghthen its unsurpassed design and looks. The Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS is sure to earn encomiums like the older siblings with much demand and popularity.

Ride And Handling

The well designed New Pulsar 135 does not prove tacky when it comes to the ride and handling part. The sleek rear panels leave room for the grab rail. The pillion rider can sit comfortably experiencing the high comfort quality. The footrests are placed slightly back and this results in a sporty riding position in combination with the two-piece handle-bars. The precise power-weight ratio makes the bike agile and it easily manoeuvre the busy traffic road. The gas-charged Nitrox shock absorbers at the rear help the bike combat the bumps and lurches on the uneven surface. Like other Pulsar bikes, it is designed to get the maximum safety level. The DC lighting and the 240mm disc brake come as standard for the safety purpose. The bike delivers ample of pulling power derived from its 2-inlet and 2-outlet valves. The Bajaj Pulsar 135cc will set a new trend in the country infusing the thrill of biking and accelerating the growth of sports segment bike in the country.

Variants, Price And Color

The New Pulsar 135 LS is available in two color schemes which are of Wine Red and Midnight Black. The bike is priced at Rs. 51,000 at the ex-showroom which is quite affordable to the young bike lovers.

TVS Flame 125SR

2010-05-30T17:43:00.000-07:00

TVS Motors has launched the Flame under a new name, but the new Flame SR125 will omit the controversial twin-spark plug technology over which the Chennai-based company is locked in a two-year old legal battle with rival Bajaj Auto. The Supreme Court had issued an interim order allowing TVS to continue producing the Flame but had restricted the company from marketing them. The order comes on the back of an interim stay from the Madras High Court that had in effect Okayed TVS’ plans to manufacture Flame.

Bajaj claims that Flame will be an infringement of its patented twin-spark plug technology. TVS has countered this arguing that it is an old technology and that Bajaj had no patent claim over it.

Design

Cosmetically the Flame SR125 comes with a new graphics, color schemes accompanied by a fatter rear tyre. It embraces the contemporary black theme and borrows the headlamp, front fender, attractive rear view mirrors, body colored shock absorber springs and special engine cowl from its big brother apache.

SR125 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. It 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.

Engine & Features

The engine’s produces maximum power of 10.5 Bhp at 7500 rpm with maximum torque of 10 Nm at 6000 rpm. It has sporty Delta Edge exhaust that is not just a styling element but also to deliver the smoothest of sounds, lowest emissions and excellent performance.

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.

It 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. TVS Motors also say that the enhanced engine now has lower NVH and ’significantly’ enhanced low and mid range performance and lesser noise.

The disc brake version is priced at 47,550/- ex-showroom comes in dual tone colours of red and blue along with an all black edition and is available at all TVS dealerships across the country. However, for those not wanting in the disc brake, the bike is also available with drum brakes.

Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme

2010-05-27T17:34:00.000-07:00

New CBZ Xtreme has all the Hero Honda hallmarks - engine refinement, slick-shifting smooth gearbox, top-of-the-class vibration isolation, low engine noise and quality components. The headlamp and fairing combo looks relatively simple and straightforward except for two features. The turn indicators, which are usually stalked and stick out on either side, have been integrated into the headlamp housing. The New CBZ Xtreme now has clear lens for the indicators. A new tinted cowl adds to the improved aerodynamics and cuts the glare on the bike's instrumentation for the rider.

The X-Treme's instrument cluster is also very different incorporating circular gauges of varied sizes. There are analogue gauges, including an engine-rpm meter, a speedometer and fuel gauge, in addition to high beam, turn and neutral indicators. The large fuel tank of the New CBZ X-Treme is shapely and seems to have borrowed a few lines from the Ambition. Tall riders will appreciate generous knee recesses built into the fuel tank. Body side panels at the side of the new bike become chunkier and more muscular as they meet at the broad tail lamp at the rear.

With the crisscrossing lines of these panels and the deep knee recesses in the fuel tank, the New X-Treme's side profile is clearly its strongest, most admirable angle. The tail lamp cluster features a segmented stop and brake light section with the turn indicators built into a single unit that wraps around the brake light's bottom side. LEDs have been used replacing the conventional bulbs. The new cbz xtreme now has clear lens for the indicators like the front indicators. The bike's wheelbase at 1,325mm is only a shade lesser than the Pulsar's. The ground clearance is an adequate 145mm. 18-inch mag wheels are offered at the front and the rear of the bike. While the front features a 2.75-inch regular tyre, the rear tyre is 100/90 in size, which has been combined with a Tuff-up tube for the added advantage of a relatively puncture-free performance.

The only sore point about New CBZ Xtreme is the front looks which looks very small. With a proportionately small front fairing and headlamp, the bike's front does not exude the kind of aggression that would be liked by buyers in this segment. And also some buyers may not like the dual color combination for alloys. Rest apart, it is a very good 150cc bike and CBZ fans will love it!!

Additional Features in New CBZ Xtreme:

•Clear Lens for turn indicators.
•New Body Graphics and X-treme logo.
•Combination of odd looking Orange & Black Alloys.
•New three colour scheme.
•Diagonal Styling colours.
•Dual tone rear view mirrors
•New visor & headlight with chrome trims.
•Brushed aluminum side cover scoops.
•Carbon matt finish console and new dial design.
•Matt silver Handlebar.
•Handle bar holder cover with X-treme logo

Bajaj Discover 100cc

2010-05-26T17:26:00.000-07:00

Discover was launched with a 110 cc engine, till Bajaj got into the illusion that 100 cc segment was dying in India. Accordingly the Discover was upgraded to 125 cc and later fitted with a 135 cc mill. Till recently there were rumours that a bigger 150cc Discover was in the pipeline. As Bajaj India had announced earlier that will be launching a new motorcycle each month for 6 months beginning January 2009 but till now none of them is actually a new bike!! All of them are mere cosmetic version of existing models:
1) Platina got the engine from XCD 125 with minor cosmetic changes.
2) XCD got the engine from Discover with minor cosmetic changes.
3) Facelifted Discover 135 with minor cosmetic changes.
4) Facelifted Pulsar 150 which got the looks of Pulsar 180.
5) Facelifted Pulsar 180 which got the looks of Pulsar 200.
6) And Recently, Bajaj took a step backwards by removing the Fi (Fuel Injection) technology from their flagship model Pulsar 220.
Now, Bajaj India has launched New Discover 100 & according to Bajaj they have launched a 100cc bike to compete with Hero Honda Splendour & Yamaha Crux. But they don't understand that this will not help them in boosting sales. People want new models and latest designs.
Bajaj has set a new record with Discover 100
Bajaj India has set a record of sorts by selling 5,00,000 units of the Discover 100 in a matter of 225 days. The 100cc Discover has also carved a leadership position in West Bengal and the entire North-East region by becoming the highest selling motorcycle in the overall two-wheeler category. The company was unable to meet demand in February and there was a stock-out situation in some dealerships. The company has already ramped-up production from the earlier 75,000 units to 1-lakh units per month to meet demand.
Main Features Of New Discover 100:
- Electric Start
- Alloy wheels
- Auto choke
- LED Tail Lamps
- Twin pilot lamps
- Maintenace free battery
- 5 Speed Gearbox
- Second Generation DTS-Si 2.0 Engine
- Gas charged rear suspension
- Twin pod instrument panel
The new engine is a 100 cc DTS-Si (Dual Twin Spark Swirl Induction) 2.0 engine, which is claimed by Bajaj Auto as world's most fuel efficient engine. The newly revised DTS-Si engine features a completely redesigned oval pent roof combustion chamber and port geometry along with Bajaj’s twin spark technology for the most complete combustion.
The frictional losses have been reduced by using Molykote piston and a special coating on the valves which eliminate carbon formation. Bajaj’s ExhausTEC system also been refined to deliver even more torque at lower rpm’s. According to ARAI Discover 100 returns a fuel efficiency figure of 89kmpl. Under standard condition, fuel efficiency is expected to be around 125kmpl higher than the XCD 109kmpl. Bajaj is yet to get the ARAI figures under standard conditions.
Discover 100 uses telescopic forks at the front and gas charged nitrox suspension at the rear. Ride quality is superb with nitrox suspension and softer seats soaking up the road shocks and bumps well. The 1305mm wheelbased bike uses drum brake at the front and the rear. The tubular dual cradle structure and the rectangular, box section swing arm.at the rear offers a nimble character.
New Discover 100 is available in 5 shades:
- Black Green
- Black Red
- Black Blue
- Red
- Blue
New Discover 100 has been priced very competitively at Rs. 43,000.00 for the self start model. It is also available in kick start option which is priced at Rs. 41000.00

Bajaj Pulsar 220

2010-05-22T18:21:00.000-07:00

Bajaj India has come up with another facelift, this time it is their flagship bike - Pulsar 220. The new Bajaj Pulsar 220 F is reported to the fastest Indian bike ever built. Bajaj team has successfully reached the top speed of 144 kmph and thus made the bike as the fastest bike in the country . New Pulsar 220cc's gear ratio is optimized to achieve the top speed. Also Pulsar 220 F has been priced very competitively to its main rivals - Yamaha R15 & Karizma ZMR.
Bajaj has also launched the Street version of Pulsar 220 which has been priced around Rs. 3000/- than the Faired verison. Click here for more details of Bajaj Pulsar 220 S
Though Pulsar is not technically advanced like R15 & ZMR but if you compare the price then Pulsar 220 F is much better option. Pulsar 220 F is also more powerful with 21 Bhp on tap in Comparison to Karizma ZMR's 17.6 Bhp and Yamaha R15's 17 Bhp. So, if you wanna pay less for more power then simply go for New Pulsar 220 F.
Engine Of New Bajaj Pulsar 2200 F
New Bajaj Pulsar 220 F gets all new 220cc oil cooled carburetored engine with 21 Bhp of power at 8500rpm and 19 NM of torque. Other changes to the engine insides include new combustion chamber, all new port geometry for optimized thermodynamics, new valve coat material to eliminate cardon formation, new design short skirt lower friction piston, an all new camshaft and 33% larger oil cooler.
Pulsar 220 F gets the performance boost with 32 venturi carburettor, the bigest ever used in India. In addition, the intake port in the cylinder head has been modified, along with higher lift and duration cam. A larger resonator and catalytic convertor is also used to increase performance. It also uses temperature based ignition mapping system through which the ignition timing is optimized to acheive good startability, quick warm up and outstanding torque. Pulsar 220 F features the standard five speed gearbox with one down and four up pattern.
New Bajaj Pulsar 220 F looks better and smart than the outgoing model. It features all the ‘all-black’ theme like the recently launched new pulsar 150 & 180. Starting from the forks, swingarm, wheels and engine are all in a rich shade of black and that makes the bike look much leaner and meaner. It is the most stylish bike available in India after the Yamaha R15 & Karizma ZMR. Though it resembles its siblings in most sense the voluminous front fairing and the fairing mounted mirrors distinct the new Pulsar 220 F from others.
It comes with six spoke alloy wheels, stylish body panels, clear lens indicators and exposed chain. It offers a little under-seat storage cubby that can be unlocked via a cable release located under its lockable side panel. The new Pulsar 220 F also get the new 3-D graphics, redesigned console background and slightly revised clip-on handlebars. The tachometer face has also changed, while both front and rear brake callipers are now finished in gold.

Bajaj Avenger

2010-05-15T07:07:00.001-07:00

Bajaj Avenger is a cruiser bike from the stable of Bajaj Auto. Bajaj Avenger is modeled along the lines of Kawasaki Eliminator as it draws the styling and other design cues from Bajaj Eliminator which had an air-cooled, single cylinder Kawasaki engine. This bike from Bajaj Auto offers the ultimate cruiser experience to the rider. With high stability and long cruising delights, Bajaj Avenger DTSi offers wider saddle seat, special backrest besides the Bajaj trademark 200cc powerful DTSi engine.

Looks & Styling
Bajaj Avenger is steeply angled and offers long travel front suspension, smooth matt-finished triple clamp, clutch and front brake levers and chrome finished rear-view mirrors and bar-end weights. These features lend Bajaj Avenger DTSi the appearance of a vintage cruiser.

Control & Comfort
Talking of control and comfort- Bajaj Avenger is amazingly comfort as it offers the rider a unique experience with its extra long wheelbase; couch-style seating that allows the rider a feet-up, almost lazy seating position and a comfortable, unhurried pace. Bajaj Avenger's massive 1475 mm wheelbase and heavy handlebar provide it excellent straight-line stability. The Avenger's long-travel suspension at the front and non-adjustable, hydraulic shock absorbers and coil springs at the rear result in a very comfortable ride.

Engine & Performance
Bajaj Avenger engine is equipped with Bajaj patented DTSi technology that is known for optimum combustion and giving out better performance. The new Bajaj Avenger DTSi features a modified engine of Bajaj Pulsar 200. It delivers 12.88 kW (17 hp) @ 8000 rpm. Avenger boasts of a top speed of 114 km/h and reaches 0-60 km/h in just 5.18 seconds and 0-100 km/h in 20.03 seconds.

Mileage and Economy
The DTSi engine of Bajaj Avenger gives a mileage of about 40 kmpl in city conditions, which is pretty good considering Indian rods, traffic and the 200 CC engine.

TVS Apache

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TVS Apache is an exciting offer from TVS. A powerful blend of contemporary design and engineering, TVS Apache is superbly styled with fantastic finish. The mighty machine has sleek finish with lines that flow smoothly and seamlessly. Having a muscular design theme, TVS Apache has arrow shaped headlamp and fairing combo. OverDrive, BS Motoring and Autocar named it Bike of the Year 2006. BBC Top Gear named it Design of The Year 2006 for Two Wheelers.

Looks and Styling
The specially designed headlamp along with triangular front mudguard impart it an aerodynamic look. The large 16-litre fuel tank imparts TVS Apache's front a heavy look. Due to the elongated tank design and the lower height, the centre of gravity is closer to the ground.

Build features of TVS Apache include a matt-black finished alloy wheels, aluminum die-cast sub-frames, dual cradle chassis, six-spoke, rectangular-section swing arm for the rear wheel and a straight, and low-set handle bar. When one rides the bike, the design brings him in a lean-forward position. The bike is available in colors like Classic Nero, Fiery Rojo, Pure Azul and Burnished Argent.

Control and Comfort
Salient features regarding control and comfort in the bike are Light weighted and sporty rearset foot pegs, Racing GT stripe which epitomizes the RTR FI 160 racing pedigree, Forged brake lever which is lighter in construction and having great looks, Split grab rails that ensures optimum mix of design and functionality, Silencer designed with details and sound engineering, Engine fairing that saves the RTR engine from elements and harsh riding conditions, Black alloys which are Light weight and can cope up with the tough surfaces, and Aerodynamic air scoops directs air towards the engine unit to help better cooling efficiency.

Engine
TVS Apache is powered by a 147.5cc engine, which produces a peak power of 13.5 bhp at 8,500 rpm. The engine has innovative features such as intake and exhaust resonators for better low-end torque; high voltage spark plug that produces a longer flame front, which also ensures that spark duration lasts as much as six times longer; RCF Technology that enables all gear start; and low friction roller cams and a constant velocity (CV) carburetor resulting in better fuel efficiency. The bike gives the mileage of approximate 55km/l.