suzuki zeus

Suzuki Zeus bike launched

The 125 cc Suzuki Zeus motorcycle will be priced around Rs 46,000.

BY A CORRESPONDENT
May 22, 2006

Suzuki Zeus, the latest bike from Suzuki Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd has been launched. The 125cc single cylinder Suzuki Zeus comes at a price of f Rs 46,084. The bike had a soft launch earlier this year.

Besides Suzuki Zeus, Suzuki India has another motorcycle in the Indian market, called Suzuki Heat. Both Zeus and Heat are part of Suzuki's attempts to come back to the Indian market, which it had left in the late 90s. During its earlier Indian coming, Suzuki partnered TVS for its two-wheeler business.

Suzuki Zeus will be available in three colours, the company said. These are Candy Antares Red (19A), Metallic Titanium Gold (YM3) and Pearl Nebular Black (YAY). To manufacture Suzuki Zeus and Suzuki Heat, the company has invested Rs 200 crore at its Gurgaon manufacturing plant. The production capacity of the plant is 100,000 bikes per annum.

Some of the features of the Suzuki Zeus motorcycle include the stylish instrument cluster with odometer, gear shift indicator, long and inclined seat with a helmet holdet. The front brakes of the Suzuki Zeus are disc brakes, while the rear brakes are drum-types. Below and infront of the engine is a stylish under cowl, offering extra protection to the engine. Suzuki Zeus is a kick-start bike.

The 125-cc bike market is the most crowded 2-wheeler segment in India. Suzuki Zeus and sibling Suzuki Heat will have an uphill task traying to carve out market share in this category.

Suzuki is hoping that its established leadership in the small car segment and the accumulated goodwill will help it make a mark in the Indian bike segment.

SUZUKI ZEUS MOTORCYCLE: SPECIFICATIONS:

ZEUS - 125X SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions And Dry Mass
Overall length 2040 mm
Overall width 770 mm
Wheelbase 1240 mm
Ground clearance 155 mm
Overall height 1125 mm
Dry mass 114 kgs
Engine
Type Four-stroke, Air-cooled,OHC
Number of cylinders 1
Displacement 124 cm3 (cc)

Compression ratio 9.6:1
Carburettor VM18
Air cleaner Non-woven fabric element
Starter system Kick
Lubrication system Wet sump
Transmission
Clutch Wet multi-plate type
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Gearshift patterm 1-down, 4-up
Chassis
Front suspension Telescopic, Coil spring, Oil damped
Rear suspension Swing-arm type, Coil spring, Oil damped
Front brake Disc brake
Rear brake Drum brake (130 mm)
Front tyre size 2.75 -18.42P
Rear tyre size 3.00-18.52P
Electrical
Ignition type Electronic Ignition (CDI)
Spark plug NGK
Battery 12V 9.0kC (2.5 Ah)/10HR
Headlight 12V 35/35W
Brake light/Tail-Light 12V 21/5W
Fuel Tank : Capacities
Including reserve 12.0 L
Reserve 2.1 L

Yamaha Alba

YAMAHA ALBA 106 – Got It!!!

Indian roads will soon witness yet another style statement by Yamaha Motor India Pvt. Ltd. Ranking amongst India’s leading bike makers; Yamaha today announced the launch of its latest bike – the all new Yamaha Alba 106.

The unique design of Yamaha Alba 106 blends youthful style with thoughtful decency. Overall the bike gives an image of robustness and solidity. Giving it a sturdy, macho image are the muscled tank, well-built side and rear panel. While the exciting graphics with the smooth flowing design give the bike its stylish, super cool looks.

With Alba 106, Yamaha has expanded its range beyond the hardcore bikers’ bikes. As per the company sources, the reasonably priced Alba 106 is a low maintenance bike with high fuel efficiency that enhances its value-for-money appeal.
I've just received some info that says the aforementioned motorcycle will be launched shortly in various Indian cities on various dates and times (I kid you not). But the Pune launch is definitely on April 12. Which, imagine my surprise, was yesterday. In the international market, there appears to be an ATV that is eponymous (always wanted to use that word in my blog... there, done).

From what I can tell, that's the 100cc bike that will hopefully replace the Crux (as opposed to run harder beside it). If the market is anything to go by, expect TVS Star or Bajaj Platina matching or exceeding specs. The Alba will be interesting mostly because it represents the new Yamaha face attacking the old problem – volumes. The Alba should give us a good first hand view of how Yamaha intends to resurrect its Indian operation. If they were to come out and say something on the lines of 'the performance commuter that'll thrash the competition', and offer more power in a trade in for a little economy, I will be in their camp. If it turns out to be another template commuter...

Okay, since I typed that in, I've had a new filling in of information. The Alba will, as I feared, run parallel to Crux. Strike one. Now I'm waiting for the details to come... stay tuned.

And here, is the full press release. Now, this is a fairly hilarious document, so please try and control yourselves. Oh, and since I won't insert any comments below, I'll say my piece here. Strike Two. Strike Three. You're out. Okay sorry, I could not resist, so I've emboldened some of the stuff I found funny.
Since the bike has been designed for daily commuting, special emphasis has been given on shaping it for the maximum comfort of the rider. That is why, Yamaha Alba 106 boasts of new aerodynamic cowl, well-sculptured tank, and broad seat for comfortable riding of the pillion rider too. The ideal ergonomics of seat, handlebar, and knee recess on the petrol tank – are all designed for comfortable riding by giving the right posture to the rider.

Keeping the Indian driving conditions in consideration, Alba 106 has perfectly spaced gear ratio for driving in congested conditions without changing gears repeatedly.

At the heart of the machine is the Yamaha’s ever reliable 106cc engine, which gives good combination of torque and mileage leading to less strain on the engine and therefore longer life. Adding style to Alba’s strength are its super cool features, including the innovatively designed indicators and tail light.

Bullet

Don't worry, I am not going to delve on what a Royal Enfield is or its heritage. Being one of the oldest 2 wheeler brands around on this planet, enough has been said at many places (including on this site). So, what's this article all about?

It’s about a loaned Royal Enfield Machismo 500, its torque and eating other Indian motorcycles for breakfast on the open roads.

Styling:
It’s the same. The Machismo styling which is the very similar to the original Royal Enfield Bullets, nothings changed but for small 500 stickers. It's been called many things; AVL 500, Machismo 500, A-500 etc. Loads of chrome as usual, but let’s get on to more important stuff.

Chassis:
No changes to the geometry or handling for this new RE bike. By no changes I mean, no rake or trail or wheelbase or any other change. This is not a bad thing if you think about it, as the current motorcycles are stable and pose no serious problem to the regular user. I was thinking that the test bike may land up with a crash gaurd and that I would need to remove it in the morning before heading out.

All this with the restrictive silencer and a BS29 carb. With these changed into a more easy breathing silencer and/or a better carb, the perfomance could be improved.

The motorcycle I got had over 2,000kms on it and the engine looked spotless, without any oil leaks, even after the trashing I gave it over the distance of about 140kms in all.

Speeds:
Initial acceleration is greatly improved thanks to about 24bhp that the motorcycle makes. 100kmph which is a very comfortable touring speed in India comes quickly and the engine does not feel the strain. At this speed, if you need to overtake quickly, all you need to do it open the throttle and the bike lunges forward to 120kmph.

While testing out in the open highway, I managed to get it up to an indicated 135kmph. At about 125 kmph the motorcycle is stops accelerating fast and needs a bit of coaxing to get it there. At about 130kmph, the windblast is quite significant on the body he best part in this section is the way the motorcycle moves between 60-100kmph. It needs only a few seconds to reach there and anyone who rides on the highways (in India again) knows how badly you need to slow down and accelerate again due to a million variables. This is where this engine really excels and saves you the problem of down shifting and up shifting too many times. Remember our dear friend Torque? He's at play here, making life and overtaking effortless.

Brakes:
Could have been better. The motorcycle makes more speed and has not lost any significant weight over the A350. Then why the same brakes? This is one thing that I really felt needed addressing, more than anything else. The brakes are not bad, but when you manufacture a bike that is quick, it just deserves better brakes.

Gearbox:
The standard 500 never got the 5 speed gear box which it so desperately could have done with. Thankfully the AVL 500 comes with the 5 speed gear box, which in itself is such an improvement over the standard 4 speeder. This is the same 5 speed gearbox that is on the A350 too.

Electricals/ Switch gear:
Ignition is now TCI, not the points that were on the older 500s or the CDI which were on a few of the motorcycles (including mine). ts standard 12v, but did not get to check out the lights since I didn't have the bike with me after dark.
The switch gear has changed (at least from my T'bird) and thankfully does not require me to go to the gym, for example to use the pass beam. The switches positioning has also changed which makes it more comfortable to use.

Mileage:
The motorcycle returned a mileage of about 40kms to about Rs.100 of normal petrol, which is slightly less than 2 litres. How ever this was during the highway runs and climbing up and down Nandi Hills. Pretty respectable.

Comfort:
The seating comfort is the same as the older Machismos and compared to my El Vibrato Thunderbird, this motorcycle felt really smooth and vibrations seem to be reduced significantly (significantly from a RE angle). I am not sure if this is due to some improvement for the A500s or a common feature of all RE motorcycles coming these days, it's a good thing!

Conclusion:
At about 1.11 lakhs

This motorcycle is something Royal Enfield should have released a long time ago, since they had it ready for a while. Well, better late than never! Now with the other manufacturers planning on bigger motorcycles, only time will tell how long the A500 will enjoy its stay at the top of the performance heap.

Apache

TVS new Apache RTR 160

An upgraded Apache

TVS will launch an upgraded version of Apache and the new 160cc variant of Apache is named as Apache 160cc RTR (Racing Throttle Response). Unlike the other manufacturers this is truly an upgraded bike i.e. not only stickering. TVS has turned its ears to the customer’s complaint in some sense and it carries forward some of the boon of the existing Apache for its new offering.

What’s new in styling?

TVS designers have sculpted not designed the Apache. No changes are made as far the front fairing, fuel tank, tail piece and chain cover is concerned. Yet the unchanged tank and tail piece will come in a superb yellow, red, matte grey, silver and black. Let’s see what’s new?

• new engine cowl
• A neat racing stripe runs all the way from the top of the tail lamp to the tip of the front fender and also on the tacho.
• Design upgrades on levers, pedals, grips, bar-end dampers, lights, dash.
• Hero Honda Xtreme type split grab rail
• Bajaj Pulsar type LCD speedometer
• Apart from the LCD speedo, the new dash includes two trip meter, clock, odometer and fuel gauge and an analog tachometer.
• Aircraft type fuel tank lid
• Leaf shaped rear view mirror
• LED tail lamp
• New aluminum foot pegs and aluminum levers

Not just new design here’s new heart too..

The new Apache RTR is powered by a 159.7cc engine which develops maximum power of 15.2bhp at 8500 rpm (1.3bhp less than Pulsar 180cc) and a peak torque of 13.1Nm at 6000 rpm (little greater than pulsar 150cc and Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme). The new engine is not just an overbore of the Apache’s 150cc engine. The engine’s stroke was cut down to 52.9 mm and then the bore grew to 62 mm. Sadly, notchy and much complained Apache gearbox has been retained.

TVS claims the new Apache 160cc RTR can make a top speed of 118kph and can reach 60kph in 4.8s and 100kph in 17.7s.

Changes in the chassis:

Wheelbase is increased to 1300mm from the current 1260mm to accommodate 40 mm longer rectangular swingarm. This is to increase the stability of the bike. The bike gains 2kg (yet lighter than Unicorn and CBZ Xtreme) and the suspension is retuned. But whether the new apache 160cc RTR will have the superb agility possessed by its sibling has to be tested. The two-way adjustable clip-on handlebars are really a nice offering. TVS also joins the India’s first tag, Apache 160cc RTR features 270mm petal disc brake at the front.

Technology at a glance – new petal disc brake design:

The petal disc design is found mostly in dirt bikes. TVS must have inherited the petal design from its racing bikes for its new apache 160cc RTR. New petal disc design brakes provides better cooling and warp resistance, reduces unsprung weight (they are lighter than traditional disc brake) and its wave shape helps in easy cleaning of the brake pads. All of these results in more efficient braking and hence increased stopping power of the Apache. This kind of disc’s design is a proved one and it is also seen in sports bikes such as Kawasaki Ninja ZX – 10 R. Yet, the efficiency of petal design in wet conditions is questionable, if solid disc is offered as optional as in major sports bike it will be a welcome offer.

Pricing and the launch:

The 150cc Apache is the cheapest in its category and hence TVS has the advantage of pricing the new Apache 160cc RTR against other manufacturer’s 150cc products. The new Apache 160cc RTR is expected to be priced around Rs60,000. TVS may launch the new Apache in May itself.

update: here’s the TVS apache RTR 160 promo video

Gladiator

This bike is all set to Re – establish Yamaha as the performance king here in India

Overdrive reports that the 165cc motorcycle shall develop around 16.5 PS and complete a 0 – 60 sprint in less than 5 seconds. Overdrive also reported in its Jan issue, that Yamaha has already sent the bike for homologation.

The bike comes in two tone color, and superb looking engine guard (Something that many riders do as an after market mod). The bike seems to have a very sporty riding position, which can be inferred from the handles, and the rear peg position. The bike does not have a mono shock (Not evident from the pic), and is most likely to have gas/liquid filled shocks. I would have preferred this bike to sport a mono shock, which would add more to its international appeal.

Many of us in India had been expecting such a bike, from Yamaha after their RX and RD series of two stroke engine bikes, but what came from them was not up to the mark, or rather I say at time not up to the competition either. Many of their bikes like Crux R, Fazer, and Libero haven’t been able to make a mark in the market as their earlier bikes did. Off late their Gladiator has been a good product and is certainly the best bike in its class, more for the reason that it gives a big bike feel, and one does feel that it should have had a 150cc engine below the tank.

So Yamaha have answered to all of us, although it’s a bit late considering the last big launch was the RD 350. All hopes alive that this bike is ‘Truly Yamaha

Super Splendor

Hero Honda Motors intends to cash in on the 'Splendor' of the earlier bike.

“The bland-looking Super Splendor makes no secret of its only goal being good frugality.”

Hero Honda Super Splendor
List price (ex-showroom, Pune) Rs 42,430-46,737
Top speed 93 kph
0-60kph 7.37 sec
Kpl 56.9 (overall)
For Switchgear, nimble handling
Against Bland styling, feeble Performance

Hero Honda, the single largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world, has declared its first new model in ages. Intelligently coined the 'Super Splendor' to cash in on the earlier bike's image, it is built with know-how from conglomerate Honda and has to its advantage the gain of becoming the latest entrant to a booming 125cc market. As all the other players have already displayed their wares, Hero Honda has had the time to size each one up before revealing a challenger.
We take a close look at a motorcycle backed by impeccable ancestry, tall expectations and one that comes close on the heels of the heady success of the original Splendor.

Gladiator

Yamaha Gladiator, the latest 125 cc bike from Yamaha Motor India, is out in the market. Yamaha unveiled the 5-speed 'fun bike' in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Yamaha Gladiator will be up against the leaders in the 125 cc executive segment dominated by hero Honda Super Splendor and the Bajaj DTS-i.

The Yamaha Gladiator DX will have electric start and 240 mm front disc brakes, while the standard Yamaha Gladiator will come with drum brakes and kickstart.

At the launch of Yamaha Gladiator in India, company officials also announced said that Yamaha plans to sell 4 lakh bikes in India this year and six lakhs next. Yamaha will also be setting up a new plant to manufacture two wheelers in India between 2008 and 2010. Yamaha also has plans to foray into the scooter segment, for which a feasibility survey is under way.

Yamaha, which was one of the pathbreakers in the 100cc category back in the eighties and early nineties has been steadily losing marketshare in the last few years. Now, it commands a small 4% of the two-wheeler market, which it hopes to raise to 10%.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Single Cylinder Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Sohc
Displacement: 123.7cc
Bore & Stroke: 54 X 54 MM
Max. Power: 8.0 KW @ 7,500 RPM
Max. Torque: 10.4 NM @ 6,500 RPM
Starting: Kick Start / Electric Start
Spark Plug: NGK CR7HSA - R
Gear Box: 5 Speed Constant Mesh
Shift Pattern: 1 Down, 4up
Primary Reduction: 3.4
Final Reduction: 3.214
Gear Ratio: 1 St: 3.000, 2nd:1.777. 3rd: 1.316, 4th:1.045, 5th: 0.875
Clutch: Multiplate Wet Type
Battery: 12V- 2.5AH(Kick) / 5AH(Self)
Head Light: 12HS1(12v 35/35 W Halogen Bulb
Tail Lamp: 12v 21/5w
Indicator: 12v 10w
Chassis Type: Diamond Tubular Type
Caster/ Trail: 26 degree/ 90mm
Suspension Front: Telescopic Hydraulic Type
Rear: Rectangular Swing Arm With Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Brakes Front: Drum Type/ Disc Type
Rear: Drum Type
Tyre Front: 2.75 X 18" 42 P
Rear: 3.00 X 18" 6pr, 52 P
Max Payload: 130Kg
Wheel Base: 1,300mm
Length: 2,065mm
Width: 730mm
Overall Height: 1,100mm
Ground Clearance: 160mm
Tank Capacity: 13 Lts.

Splendor

Hero Honda Motors

In 1984, Hero Honda started as a Hero Cycles Of India and Honda Motors Company Limited of Japan. Hero Honda has the unique distinction of being awarded the Bike maker of the Year award for 3 consecutive years by Overdrive magazine.

Hero Honda is the clear market winner in the two-wheeler segment and boasts of more than 5 million customers. Located at Dharuhera and Gurgaon in Haryana, Hero Honda Motors Limited has over 1500 sales outlets all over India.

Super Splendor

This Bike comes with 125 cc new generation quantum core engine with an output of 9 bhp (6.7 kw). Its relaxing seating arrangement with other comfort features like less strain while clutching and declutching, low noise and less vibration engine etc, makes it more market friendly bike.

For the convenience of the biker, there are few features included here are trip meter, peep hole, large utility box etc. Some safety features included here are pass switch and push cancel indicator switch, muffler with heat shield etc.

It is found in different colors:

• Frost Blue
• Cloud Silver
• Mono Tone Black
• Dual Tone Black
• Blazing Red

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HERO HONDA SUPER SPLENDOR

Engine	4-Stroke OHC, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled
Bore X Stroke	52.4 X 57.8 mm
Displacement	124.7 cc
Compression Ratio	9.1: 1
Max Power	6.72 Kw (9 BHP) @ 7000 rpm
Torque	10.35 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Max Speed	90 Kmph
Clutch	Multiplate Wet
Final Drive	Roller Chain
Ignition	Digital - CDI Ignition (AMI) Advanced Micro Processor Ignition system
Starting	Self Start
Frame	Tubular Double Cradle
Suspension
Front : Rear :	Telescopic Hydraulic Fork Swing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Dimensions (LXWXH)	1995 X 735 X 1095 mm
Wheel Base	1265 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm
Kerb Weight	121 Kg
Tyres
Front : Rear :	2.75 X 18 - 4 PR / 42P 2.75 X 18 - 6 PR / 48P
Brakes
Front Drum Type : Rear Drum Type :	Internal Expanding Type - 130 mm Dia Internal Expanding Type - 130 mm Dia
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 Ltrs. (Min)
Head Light	12V - 35W Multi Reflector Halogen Bulb - AC Type

Splendor Plus

New two-tone body colours PLUS Body colour rear view mirrors PLUS Aluminum die cast rear grip PLUS Heat protector on the muffler. All this and much more to make the biker and his bike stay married forever.

Hero Honda Splendor has come up with all possible features of any standard bikes. Apart from these features, this bike also has many advanced and customer friendly features. This bike is equipped with every safety and comfort features for the convenience of the biker.

Super Splendor

This Bike comes with 125 cc new generation quantum core engine with an output of 9 bhp (6.7 kw). Its relaxing seating arrangement with other comfort features like less strain while clutching and declutching, low noise and less vibration engine etc, makes it more market friendly bike.

For the convenience of the biker, there are few features included here are trip meter, peep hole, large utility box etc. Some safety features included here are pass switch and push cancel indicator switch, muffler with heat shield etc.

It is found in different colors:

• Candy Tahitian Blue
• Hi Performance Red
• Blue Blaze Metallic
• Cloud Silver Metallic
• Chilli Green
• Hi Granite Blue
• Tornado Grey
• Black with Blue Silver Stripe
• Black Calliper Yellow
• Black Old Stripe

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HERO HONDA SPLENDOR+

Dimension & Weight
Overall height	1040 mm
Overall length	1950 mm
Wheelbase	1230 mm
Ground Clearance	159 mm
Kerb weight	100.3kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 litres
Engine
Stroke (2/4)	4 - Stroke, air cooled
No. of cylinders	1
Displacement	97.2 cc
Electrical	12V-2.5AH
Transmission
No. of Gears	4 - speed
Performance
Maximum Power	7.1bhp/8500rpm
Start	Kick start
Suspensions
Front	Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear	Hydraulic spring loaded type with both side action
Brakes
Front	Drum Type (130 mm Diameter) Optional : Disk Type (240 mm Diameter)
Rear	Drum Type (110 mm Diameter)
Tyres
Front	2.75 X 18-4 PR
Rear	2.75 X 18-6 PR

Hero Honda's profile of this bike

The world´s best-selling motorcycle just got better. The Splendor+, a bike that will stop you right in your tracks.

General information
Model:	Hero Honda Spendor+
Year:	2006
Category:	Sport
Rating:	63.4 out of 100.

Shine

Honda Shine

Based on Optimax engine and Ergo-Tec Design this bike is ruling over the two wheeler's market and giving tough competition to its close competitor. Its 4 stroke OHC single cylinder air cooled engine provides output of 10.3 bhp @ 7500 rpm and torque of 10.9 Nm @ 5500 rpm.

Better mileage of 65 kmpl and greater performance are the key features.
Its aerodynamic front crowl, sporty rear crowl, stylised graphics with two tone shades, fully chrome plated muffler, effective tail lamp etc make shiny appeal to the Shine owner. At the same time its logical muffler incline, fuel tank knee grip, excellent tank styling etc. represent its masculine entreaty to the viewer's eyes.
Rider's satisfaction is highly determined by the easy primary start of this bike. Other features responsible for making this bike one of the market capturing two wheeler are CV carburetor, pulse exhaust system, 2 way air jacket engine, offset crank etc.

It is found in different colors:

• Black
• Geny Grey Metallic
• Alpha Red Metallic
• Champion Blue Metallic
• Wild Purple Metallic

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HONDA SHINE

Engine Type	4 Stroke, OHC Single Cylinder, Air Cooled
Displacement	124.6 cc
Net Power	10.3 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque	10.9 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Rear Suspension	3 Step spring loaded hydraulic
Transmission	Constant Mesh, 4 Speed Gear
Ignition	Digital CDI (Multi-Mapping)
Starting	Kick
Front Brake Type	130 mm Drum, 240 mm Disc

Hero Honda Achiever

The Hero Honda Achiever bears a striking resemblance to the Ambition model in terms of overall appearance. Other than the front fairing and the instrument cluster, everything else-- the tank, side panels, or the tailpiece --has been picked up verbatim from the Ambition.
The Achiever is equipped with a four-stroke engine constructed of aluminium-alloy with an air-cooled, and twin-valve equipped motor of 149.1cc displacement. The bike uses the conventional suspension set-up of telescopic shock absorbers up front and rectangular swingarm with adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear.

For a 150cc bike, Achiever scores high on the mileage front. The Hero Honda Achiever delivers an impressive 51.3 kpl in real city conditions and 55.3kpl on the highway. Despite a gem of an engine and good riding quality, the Achiever somehow lacks the killer punch to stand out in a competitive market.

Technical Specifications
Engine	4 - Stroke Air Cooled
Displacement	149.1 cc
Max Power	10 kw (13.4 bhp)
Gears	5
Frame	Diamond cradle
Tyre size (Front)	2.75 x 18 - 42 P / 4 PR
Tyre size (Rear)	3.00 x 18 - 52 P / 6 PR
Headlight	35W / 35W Halogen Bulb
Top Speed	101 kmph
Accleeration	0-60 in 5 seconds
Kerb Weight	134 kg

Unicorn

Honda Unicorn

This bike with powerful 4 stroke 150 cc engine delivering output of 13.3 bhp engine clubbed with many other high end equipments like Constant Volume (CV) Carburetor, pulse exhaust system, offset crank and 2 way air jacket.

This bike with powerful 4 stroke 150 cc engine delivering output of 13.3 bhp engine clubbed with many other high end equipments like Constant Volume (CV) Carburetor, pulse exhaust system, offset crank and 2 way air jacket.

Unique shock absorbing mono suspension prevents discomfort due to the sudden jerk caused by uneven road. Its flexible seating arrangement, ample foot space give the total comfort of journey.

Fully equipped with various cutting edge technology, this bike comes with hole plugging mechanism, tuff up tube, easy primary kick etc.

It is found in different colors:

• Black
• Candy Blazing Red
• Champion Blue Metallic
• Geny Grey Metallic
• Forced Silver Metallic

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HONDA UNICORN

Specifications	Kick Start / Self Start
Dry Weight (Kg)	126 (Kick) 130 (Self)
Kerb Weight (Kg)	139 (Kick) 142 (Self)
Length (mm)	2090
Width (mm)	750
Height (mm)	1095
Wheelbase (mm)	1340
Seat Height (mm)	790
Ground Clearance (mm)	168
Fuel Tank Capacity (Full ) - (Lt)	13
Reserve Tank Capacity - (Lt)	1.3
Performance
Max Speed - (Kmph)	101
Acceleration (0-200m) - (Sec)	12.1
Overtaking Acceleration for 200 m (at 40kmph) - (Sec)	12.1
Mileage (in Indian Mode) - (Kmpl)	60
Body
Frame	Advanced Design Diamond Frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Advance Technology Monosuspension
Front Tyre	2.75 x 18"
Rear Tyre	3.00 X 18"
Front Brake Type	240 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type	130 mm Drum
Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	4 St, Air Cooled OHC Single Cylinder
Displacement - (cc)	149.1
Net Power	13.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm (9.9 kW)
Torque	1.3 Kg-m @ 5500 rpm (12.8 Nm)
Air Filter	Paper Type
Carburettor	CV Type
ACG Power Generating Capacity - (Watt)	125
Oil Capacity - (Lt)	1.2
Transmission	Constant Mesh, 5 Speed gear (1 down - 4 up)
Gear Shift Pattern	1 Down - 4 Up
Electricals
Ignition	Digital CDI (Multi Mapping)
Battery	12V - 2.5 Ah(Kick) 12V - 7 Ah(Self)
Headlamp	Halogen (12V/35W)

Bajaj Discover 135 DTS-i

The Discover 135 indeed comes with a wider 100/90 size (equivalent to Pulsar 150/180) rear tyre. It also sports a 240 mm dia. front disc brake and Gas Filled "Nitrox" rear shock suspension.

Bajaj Discover DTS-i

Bajaj discontinued Discover 125 version and brought into the 110 CC current model in.

Jackie Chan was also roped in initially to promote the Discover and as far as our memory serves us, there was a law suit by Harry Potter C/O Time Warner on Bajaj for using similar fonts and
a Potter look alike.

Anyways, Discover the "Jadoo..."


Technical Specification

Type : 4 - stroke, Natural Air Cooled
Displacement : 111.63 CC
Max Net Power : 6.26 kW ( 8.51 Ps ) @ 7500 rpm
Torque : 9.37 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Transmission : 4 speed constant mesh
Clutch : Wet, multidisc type
Ignition system : microprocessor controlled D CDI
Kick Start
Front & Rear brake : Mechanical expanding show & drum type - 130 mm diametre
System Voltage : 12V ( AC + DC )
Battery Type : 12V, 2.5 Ah
Headlamp : 35 / 35 W Optoprism
Tail Lamp : 5 W
Brake Lamp : 21 W
Turn Signal lamp : 10 W
Front Tyre Size : 2.75 x 17, 4 PR
Rear Tyre size : 3.00 x 17, 6 PR
Fuel Tank Capacity : 10 litres ( 2.3 litres )
Dimensions :
Length : 2030 mm
Width : 760 mm
Height : 1065 mm
Wheel Base : 1305 mm
Ground Clereance : 179 mm
Kerb Weight : 117 Kg

Tvs Victor GX

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF TVS Victor GX

Dimension & Weight
Overall height	1136 mm
Overall length	2017 mm
Overall Width	770 mm
Wheelbase	1200 mm
Ground Clearance	164 mm
Kerb weight	113 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	11 Litres
Engine
Type	Air Cooled, OHC
Stroke (2/4)	4 Stroke
No. of cylinders	Single Cylinder
Bore x stroke	51 mm x 53.5 mm
Displacement	109.3 cc
Electrical	12 V, 35 /35 Watt, Digital ignition
Transmission
No. of Gears	4 - Speed constant mesh
Performance
Maximum Power	8.1 bhp / 6 kW @ 7250 rpm
Max. Torque	8.1 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Start	Kick Start
Suspensions
Front	Telescopic oil- damped, 100 mm Travel
Rear	Hydraulic with co-axial spring, 75 mm travel
Brakes
Front	Drum brake 130 mm dia. at front
Rear	Drum brakes 110 mm dia. at rear
Tyres
Front	2.75
Rear	3.0” x 18

This bike comes equipped with various advanced and market capturing features and equipments. This is the main reason that this category of motorcycle from TVS Motors is giving tough competition to its competitors.

Its 110 cc awesome duralife engine delivers maximum power of 6 kW (8.1 bhp) and maximum torque of 8.1 Nm. Single down tubular frame with engine reduces the discomfort of the vibration. This motorcycle comes with new all up gear mechanism along with convenient gear shifting.

Its rider switch is included in this bike to absorb the optimum rear shock with or without a pillion rider. Telescopic front forks along with rear shocks are present in this bike to provide synchronized suspension system.

Rectangular swing arm for easy gripping and anti-skid special compound tyres make this bike stable in any road condition. Micro processor digital ignition system determines the optimum ignition system.

This Bike comes with different colors:

• Red
• Blue
• Black
• Grey
• Green

Tvs Victor GLX

TVS Motor Company launched in Chennai on May 3 its TVS Victor GLX 125, a power and style-oriented 125 CC motorcycle targeted at the executive segment. This 125 cc 4-Stroke Victor GLX comes with the revolutionary Variable Timing intelligent engines (VT-i) and has been designed for the urban customers on the lookout for a peppy motorcycle combining both economy and performance. Together with the present Victor GL 110 CC the volumes of Victor series will see a boost in the coming months.

TVS Motor Company’s total two-wheeler sales in April 2004 stood at 81,032 units compared to 84,747 units, during the same period last year.

Since our first report on the TVS Victor GLX in September 2004, this bike has put away some serious mileage. Being taken over at that point by diligent correspondent Sushant Balsekar, it now has to traverse Thane to Mumbai on a daily basis. This fresh Victor, while no headturner, provides sincerely practical biking. With great palm-grips, comprehensive instrumentation and smartly buffed aluminium alloy treatment for its triple clamp and surrounding area, the Victor GLX enjoys an upmarket feel that is alien to its segment. We had earlier praised its headlamp and switchgear and they remain as silently efficient as on day one. While our earlier report had it that the bike was showing early spots of corrosion in places, these have neither mushroomed further nor attained any sort of significant proportion over the last five months.

The other unique features of Victor GLX 125 include bigger clear lens speedometer, Aircraft style petrol tank lid, stylish die cast pillion foot-rest and a sporty silencer in chrome with heat shielder. The angular clear lens and dominating multi- reflector headlamp and the side stand alarm adds to the safety of the rider. Victor GLX 125 will be available in dual colours of black-silver, black-yellow Green-Silver and Blue-Silver. For those wanting extra punch to their vehicle have the option of disc brakes and trip & tacho meter.

The VT-i engines technology is based on three fundamental actions namely:
1. Variable ignition timing and superior combustion of fuel
2. Friction reduction
3. Fuel wastage reduction.
These actions facilitate deceleration fuel cut off, faster warm up of the Engine and has a four-curve ignition mapping.

This motorcycle is supported with a rectangular box type swing arm, 5-step adjustable rear shock absorber and 130 dia front & rear brake drum and designed keeping in mind the rider’s safety, style and comfort.

LOG BOOK Distance covered 8,100km Fuel consumption Total fuel consumed 154 litres Average fuel consumption 52.5kpl No. of fillings (brimmed) 11 worst 45.3kpl Best 58.1kpl Total maintenance cost Two schedualed services and oil changes Rs. 479 Running costs Rs 1.09 per km Faults None Likes Silky smooth engine, good headlight Dislikes Lack of a fifth gear Captions: Smooth VT-i engine is reliable. Top drawer switchgear for GLX. Alloy triple clamp and surrounding area offers upmarket feel.

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Specifications

Dimensions (L/W/H) 2002/700/1058mm Ground clearance 165mm Wheelbase 1250mm Fuel tank capacity 16lt Kerb weight 108kg Price (ex-showroom, Pune) 30,990 Engine Layout Single-cylinder,4-stroke, air-cooled Displacement 99.7cc Max power 705bhp@7500rpm Max torque 0.76kgm@5000rpm Specific output 75.2 bhp per lt Power to weight 98.89 bhp per tonne Installation Inclined from vertical Construction Cast iron block, aluminium alloy head Bore/stroke 51/48.8mm Valve gear 2 per cylinder, sohc Compression ratio 9.2:1 Ignition and fuel Digital ignition, single-carburettor Gearbox Type Manual 4-speed, 4 Down Suspension Front Telescopic forks Rear Dual shock absorbers, dual sided swingarm wheels and tyres Made of Wire-spoke Wheel size (front/rear) 1.6x18/1.6x18 inches Tyres (front/rear) 2.75 x 18/3.00 x 18 Brakes Front 110mm disc Rear 110mm drum Acceleration from rest (Surface dry) Kph Sec 10 0.67 20 1.23 30 2.22 40 3.66 50 5.59 60 8.20 70 11.82 80 20.65 Acceleration (kph) 20-40 40-60 60-80 2nd 3rd 4th 3.17 4.95 6.11 - 4.67 6.59 - - 16.18 Braking 60-0kph 19.52m/2.49s Fuel Economy (kpl) Highway 64.1 City 60 Overall 62.05 Speedo error Speedo kph/True kph 20/18,40/37,60/57,80/76