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.

Tvs Star

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

CT 100

This bike comes equipped with various features to make it more marketable. Its 4 stroke air cooled engine delivers maximum power of 8.2 bhp (6.03 Kw) @ 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 8.05 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Rider's comfort is maintained by wider seats and shorter wheel base. Its front suspension is telescopic, and double acting, swing arm, hydraulic type in the rear.


Its well built tubular type body with tubular swing arm and single down tube provide complete masculine appeal to the buyer.

It is further equipped with flowing body side panels, twin pod instrument cluster, rectangular fuel tank etc. It is available with the various lighting fittings like round headlamp with chrome-lipping, tail lamp, oval turn indicator lamps etc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF BAJAJ CT 100

Dimension & Weight
Overall Ht	1065 mm
Overall len't	1950 mm
Overall Wi'th	770 (mm)
WheelBase	1225 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm
Kerb weight	109 kgs
Fuel Tank	9.3 litres
Engine
Type	Air Cooled Type, Keihin-Fie Carburetor, C.D.I
Stroke (2 / 4)	4- stroke, air cooled
No. of cylinders	Single Cylinder, 2 valves
Bore x stroke	54 mm x 45 mm
Displacement	99.27 cc
Electrical	12 V, AC + DC, 35/35 W Head Light
Transmission
No. of Gears	4-speed
Clutch	-
Performance
Maximum Power	8.2 bhp / 6.03 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max. Torque	8.05 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Start	Kick Start
Suspensions
Front susp	Telescopic forks Suspension
Rear susp	Hydraulic, Double acting, Swing arm type
Brakes
Front	Mechanical expanding shoe, Friction type, 110 mm Disc
Rear	Mechanical expanding shoe, Friction type, 110 mm Drum
Tyres
Front	2.75 - 18, 4/6 PR Size
Rear	2.75-18, 6 PR Size