Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Honda CB400 Super Four Special Edition

HONDA today revealed a limited-edition version of its ancient-but-still-cool CB400 Super Four, but only for the Japanese market.
Just 500 of the Special Edition bikes will be made in both naked and faired “Bol D'Or” forms, going on sale in Japan next month. Despite the fact the CB400 hasn't seen a major model change since its introduction in 1992, with just occasional tweaks seeing it transform from the original NC31 form to the current NC42, it's looking better than ever.
A red frame helps transform it's style, adding an element of aggression that's missing on the stock machine.
Given the trend towards smaller, but still classy, bikes in Europe – witness the CBR250R and the rampant success of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R – you might have thought it would make sense to sell the CB400 over here, too, but at the moment it's remaining a Japan-only model, with a hefty £5800 list price for the naked version and £6300 for the Bol D'Or.

CB 400

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Karizma R 2011 Pictures

Sleek New muffler Cover With a Classy Chrome Finish
Classic Tail Lights And Clear Blinkers



source-HeroHonda.com

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Yamaha sells 350,264 motorcycles in 2010

Yamaha registers growth of 30.7% on annual basis and 69.7% in December 2010

With a slew of new launches in the last three years, Yamaha has come out with bikes, which have been both trendy and performance oriented, and have appealed to the current motorcycle customers as they are stylish and macho and simply run over the competition in the looks and performance department. Even the existing models have been upgraded in terms of fit and finish.



As far as the sales of the company are concerned, the company clocked sales of 350,264 motorcycles in 2010 as compared to 267,895 motorcycles in 2009, a growth of 30.7% over last year. The domestic market recorded sales of 258,987 units in 2010 vs. 218,625 units in 2009, a growth of 18.5% while in export markets, a phenomenal growth of 85% was achieved with the sale of 91,277 motorcycles in 2010 vs. 49,270 units in 2009. In December alone, the company sold 34,839 units this year vs. 20,529 units in December 2009, thereby registering a growth of 69.7%.

The recent launches have been from Yamaha’s range of international models. The other companies have lagged behind in this aspect; most have the same models with (MMC) minor modifications and changes, as far as the highest selling models are concerned. Yamaha has created a niche for itself in the Indian two wheeler market, by launching premium models and let the others slug it out in the mass selling models. Also, the after sales and service have been given utmost importance in the last two years thereby, increasing the confidence of the customer base.
Also, Yamaha’s initiatives such as the Safe riding science workshop, Yamaha Fiesta, Yamaha riding clinic along with the Pan India SZ tour rally have scored well with the customers. The objective was to promote biking culture with safe riding techniques. The Yamaha’s core beliefs of Performance, Innovation and Design have sealed the year for the company.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Yamaha set to end the year on a high note with dual launches

New Delhi, December 10th, 2010: All set to give the year 2010 a spectacular finish, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled two new bikes- 998cc FZ1 and 153cc SZ-R, adding a new credo for the bikers in India with the archetype Yamaha DNA of Performance, Innovation & Design.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Hiroyuki Suzuki, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor said, “India is one of the key markets for Yamaha and we have been constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure & lifestyle. Yamaha offers innovative designs, sporty looks and premium features across models as part of its strategy to give consumers a new thrill in biking. After the successful launch of our superbikes and 150 cc bikes in the Indian market over the last 3 years, we are adding two new bikes to our portfolio corroborating Yamaha’s continued commitment to provide world-class products to its consumers”.

“While FZ1 is a naked sports bike with fuel-injected power and ‘Pure Torque’ for the ultimate riding experience, SZ-R gives the 150cc commuters segment a sporty edge apart from delivering Power, Comfort and Style. SZ series bikes launched in August 2010 and aggressive pricing of Rs 49,000/- have high demand and are gaining popularity across India. Customers have been demanding inclusion of the disc brake version which is now available in SZ-R. We are confident that our new bike models will once again capture the hearts of our customers and will further consolidate our position in the market”, he added.

FZ1, a power packed sports bike comes with a compact design and 998cc DOHC 20-valve engine tuned for tremendous mid-range punch and massive top-end power. The cast aluminum bodywork and a comfortable handlebar position give the bike great looks while ensuring the comfort of the rider. The closed-deck cylinder block provides great strength while allowing a narrow engine in spite of big 77mm bores. The high silicon-content ceramic-composite cylinder lining reduces friction and maximizes heat dissipation for consistent power delivery. Also, the fuel injection with computer-controlled sub-throttle valves provides precise fuel/air mixture for outstanding power delivery through its broad rpm range while ensuring compliance of all emissions regulations.

Its race-inspired curved radiator with twin ring-style fans keeps everything cool under all conditions. The aggressive chassis geometry with supersport inspired 51 percent front wheel weight bias provides quick and nimble handling. The 320mm front discs aided by mono-block four-piston calipers up front and a single 245mm rear disc serve up strong and consistent stopping power.

Other high-tech prominent features of the bike include analog tachometer, digital speedometer, dual trip meter, odometer, water temperature and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn signals. The half-cowl fairing design gives aggressive eye-catching naked profile to the bike. The dual 12V 60/55 watt multi-reflector headlight features a sleek profile for superb aerodynamics and visibility.

Yamaha commitment to technologically advanced machines is accentuated by the bike’s cornering acceleration ability which delivers the maximum amount of drive force in the smoothest manner possible. FZ1 is available in 2 color options - Black and White at an ex-showroom price (Delhi) of Rs. 8,70,000/-.

The 153cc SZ-R is a modern & sporty version of SZ-X which is a powerful, comfortable and stylish commuter. The muscular SZ-R is targeted at commuter customers with their sports-oriented interests and is designed to create the sensation of “High Speed”. The bike comes with front disc brake, tachometer and has tank protector added to the fuel tank to make it appear even larger. Furthermore, the shroud of the standard SZ-X model is replaced by an aerodynamic spoiler that extends out boldly and is given the same silver coloring as the side covers. The bike also has clear lens flasher, colored handle grip end bar, painted muffler end caps along with special graphics. SZ-R is priced at Rs. 55,500/- (Ex-showroom price - Delhi) and will be available in 3 color options – Quality Black, Quality Red and Quality Blue.
With the launch of FZ1 and SZ-R, Yamaha is all set to provide Indian riders a chance to experience true ‘Art of Engineering’, which lies at the heart of Yamaha’s creations. The duo is extremely well engineered, comfortable, stylish and promises to be the best in their respective categories.
info- Yamaha India

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

First Look:2011 Honda V4 Crossrunner


WELL HERE it is: the 2011 Honda Crossrunner V4 800.

With a 782cc V4 liquid-cooled engine housed in an aluminium twin-spar frame, the new Honda looks set to take on the new wave of adventure sports machines currently flooding the market.
It's chain-driven, six speed, weighs 240kg and has a seat height of 816mm.
No mention of many hi-tech gizmos in the information we've received but we'll keep you updated as the story develops.
What's the verdict? Looks very 'Honda', doesn't it?