BIkes in Kathmandu

TVS Apache 2012 series

2012-08-27T13:39:00.001+05:30

New TVS Apache 180 ABS

CG Automobiles, the authorized distributorof TVS motorbikes for Nepal, has launched the new 2012 Apache series RTR with an all new beast themed styling this august.

The new design , with all excesses eliminated and all curves chisselled to perfection, combines seamlessly with a high performance powertrain to look dynamic, even when stationary for both TVS Apache RTR 160 and TVS Apache RTR 180. The new breed of TVS Apache RTRs shoulders unique LED pilot lamps that are activated on ignition, night or day, which gives it a beast like character in design. The engine has also been made durable with the new aerodynamic package.

New TVS Apache 180 with old one

New TVS Apache 160

The new TVS Apache RTR 160 will cost Rs 209,900 and TVS Apache RTR 180 comes at 223,900. The TVS Apache RTR 160 comes in four dual tone colours, namely green, red, yellow and grey, with black being the base. The new TVS Apache RTR 180 comes in white, yellow, grey and black while the ABS version will be available in white and black.

New TVS Apache 160

Source : THT

Citi Ace 110

2012-08-27T09:36:00.002+05:30

Honeywell International, an authorized distributor of Daelim motorcycles of South Korea, has introduced Citi Ace 110 scooters in the Nepali market.

The Company claims Citi Ace 110 to be a dynamic, sporty, practical in design, and ideal for either private or business use scooter. The front cover of the scooter is detachable, giving the scooty flexibility for either use. It has a four step rotary gear system developed from the previous successful Citi 100 model with technical improvements.

Citi Ace 110 gives a mileage of around 50 kmpl in Kathmandu roads, as claimed by the company.According to the company, it is available for Rs 199,000 with a one-year or 15000 km warranty, 15 free services. Finance scheme is also available.

Source : THT

Need vs Pleasure

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BUllet parked along a simple bike

The Lady

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the rider has the attitude

Brand new clipper 150cc

2012-08-16T15:14:00.001+05:30

Clipper in Kathmandu

It is not digital so wat can police say?

Give a look at the number plate.

Honda Shine 125cc

2012-08-07T18:15:00.000+05:30

PROS:
The bike of choice in Kathmandu, Honda Shine is a simple bike with all features necessary for a person in real need of a motorbike for official or business purpose. It comes in low budget, has a great mileage of more than 50 km per litre (which lasts a long time),excellent pick up and power, less maintenance and a durable engine.

CONS:
Its not a bike for show off and has a very small rear Tyre in comparison to the power and pick up it carries. So, the rear Tyre slips a lot whenever the braking is hard and quick. This bike came into Ktm market at around 22 lot and the initial lots were very much better than the latter ones. The bikes till around BA 39 Pa are of best quality and after that the quality has gone down a bit. The main problem in Shine is its Chain Spoket(holds only about 10000 km at max)and the shock or fork as seen in most bikes.

Pulsar or Dirt Bike

2012-07-17T18:38:00.001+05:30

I don't have a clue how long that motorbike has been parked beside the muddy road of Kathmandu near Talim Kendra but I can tell it was splashed by the muddy water on the road preety well. These photos were taken at around 5 pm and the condition bike was so bad that we turned around just to take a few snaps.

The most interesting thing to me was that after seeing that condition of the pulsar who in the hell was the rider in that Dio to park it there or it happened so that every coming vehicle just targeted that pulsar only. That pool of water on the road was all emptied over the pulsar. The face of the rider must be worth seeing when he finally arrives back to ride back.

As funny and interesting this incident is, it is equally ironic that you can never expect what might happen to your vehicle once you leave it in a public place like this. The need for parking places and the culture to park in a proper place should be developed in kathmandu very seriously. It not only reduces incidents like this but also helps in the security of the bike and unnecessary traffic jam that may be caused.

Don make your bike a victim like this.

Honda Dio

2012-07-13T16:39:00.000+05:30

The new Honda Dio 110cc has just entered the market but here I am going to talk about the older version 102cc. It has been one of the most popular scooter in Nepal since it was launched. The first lot was the 15th and it has been a choice of many since then. However, mileage is a major compromise the rider has to make in case of Dio. The fuel efficiency level does not go beyond around 30 km per liter in average. With all the traffic jam and pot hole road of Kathmandu, the situation is worse.

With honda products, of course, we dont need to compromise in quality and performance. So, Dio has a superb pick up and engine gives no problem until a long time. Dio runs nice and smooth until around 30,000 km. After that mark, however, there are chances of some problems like lesser pick up and some repair work to be done as seen in most Dios in the market. It totally depends on the rider as to how fast the problems occur. If you can ride smooth and there is no multihandling of the scooty than of course you can postpone those symptoms of ill performance to a lot later period.

Honda Dio has an excellent body work and finishing. There is not much problem on its body parts. Its design, obviously, has been the choice of many because of its unique and excellent outlook.
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Information on BIkes in Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-07-06T17:44:00.002+05:30

If you are looking forward to buy a new or a second hand bike then this might be a great news for you.

I am coming up with the latest and unbiased information on most of the bikes and scooters rolling in the roads of Kathmandu. The information is much reliable as it comes from the on road and bike repairing experience of a person who has been running his own workshop for more than 10 years.

The person i am referring to is Mr. Khem Bhattarai and his workshop is located in Gairidhara (recently moved to about 20 meters ahead and inside from the original position from gairidhara towards Lainchour). He is well known for his good services and reliable and practical suggestions.

Due to his busy schedule, it will not be possible to post information about all bikes at the same time so I will be updating the information one by one about most of the bikes in Kathmandu.

If you are planning to buy any bike or would like to know about the real performance of any bike, please feel free to leave a comment. I will try to let you know about the good things and problems of the bike as soon as possible.

14. Fuel Injection

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16. Linked type monocross suspension

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15. Delta box frame

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13. DiASil Cylinder

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12. Designer rear mud guard

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7. New-design middle cowl

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8. Large 220mm diameter -Rear disc brake

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9. New-design 5-spoke type wheels

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10. Exhaust System Design

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11. Double Horn

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6. New tail cowl

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5. LED tail-lights

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4. Wider Radial Rear Tire

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3. Aluminium Swing arm

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2. Split seat

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1. Liquid cooled engine

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