The hunger of Indian sports bikers will be satisfied with the Honda Interceptor 800cc.
At the heart of the Honda VFR 800 is its 781cc DOHC 90-degree V-4 VTEC engine, which combines the power characteristics of both two- and four-valve cylinder-head designs. This revolutionary engine runs on two valves per cylinder below 6400 rpm, and then switches to four valves per cylinder to deliver significantly stronger low-end and mid-range torque while maintaining Interceptor’s impressive high-rpm power delivery.
43mm Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) cartridge front fork provides enhanced handling under all riding conditions, while the Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock does the duty at the rear. Ensuring that high speed touring doesn’t leads to backaches.
With four brilliant multireflector headlights which employ two centrally positioned H4 low/high beams positioned under two widely spaced H7 high beams for brilliant nighttime illumination will equally make Honda VFR 800 capable at night too.
These features will surely make Indian bike lover go ga ga and it will be the right weekend motorcycle, which would happily take you to majority of the weekend destination in comfort and style.
Honda VFR 800 Interceptor’s non ABS version would likely cost Rs. 10 lakhs in India, while the ABS version is expected to be priced 2,3 lacs more.
Expected In : July, 2009
Yamaha R125
The most advanced 125 production supersport machine that Yamaha will launch in early 2009 will be YZF-R125. This radical, high-revving, fuel-injected 125 is the work of the same engineers who created our legendary YZF-R1 and YZF-R6 supersport bikes.
Features of Yamaha R125:
-Liquid-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke
-SOHC 4-valve cylinder head
-Wet-sump lubrication system
-Fuel injection
-Electric start
-6-speed transmission
-R6-style mid-ship muffler
-Dual catalysers
-Air Induction system
Expected In : July, 2009
Honda CBR1000RR
The history-making CBR900RR Fireblade completely rewrote the book of Super Sport motorcycle design with a remarkably compact and lightweight configuration based on a ‘Less Is More’ concept that achieved a breathtaking blast of litre-class performance from a 900cc inline-4 engine shoehorned into a highly advanced 600cc-class chassis.
The Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade is a MotoGP race replica with many of its features taken from Honda's top-end racing bikes. The result is a high-performance track and racing superbike that also makes for a perfect street bike.
This machine will soon be seen on Indian roads by mid next 2009.
Expected In : July, 2009
TVS Apache RTR Menace 180
180cc version of flagship product apache RTR will be seen on road by mid 2009. Codenamed as the menace, the new apache RTR 180cc would come with few cosmetic upgrades. But what’s more exciting will be the new powerful 180cc engine.
TVS announced earlier that it would introduce the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) in its forthcoming powerful bikes. However the new apache RTR 180cc menace will not have ABS as it will push up the price. The proposed 200cc version of apache RTR might come with ABS.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 180cc
Engine: 4 Stroke, EFi
Maximum Power: 18bhp
Gears: 5 Speed
DIMENSIONS
Length: 2020.00 mm
Width: 730.00 mm
Height: 1100.00 mm
Weight: 130.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 180.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 16.00 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1300.00 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Top Speed: 135kph
Fuel Consumption(City): 28.00
Fuel Consumption(Highway): 42.00
Expected In : July, 2009
Honda CBR150R
After successfully accepted in Malaysian market. It is speculated that Honda may bring its CBR 150R in India by 2009 in competition with Karizma & R15 competitor and may price of CBR150 will be below one lakh.
The Honda CBR150R is powered by a 149.4cc 4-stroke carburetted single cylinder 4 valve DOHC engine with 11.0:1 compression and CDI ignition, mated to a 6-speed wet clutch manual transmission. It produces 18.5 Bhp at 10500 rpm and 13.5 Nm of torque at 8500 rpm.
Main Features of Honda CBR150R:
- DOHV 4-valve 150 cc water-cooled engine with balancer shaft.
- 6-speed return manual transmission.
- Front and rear disc brakes.
- Key slot cover for better protection against theft.
- Monoshock rear shock absorber.
- Secondary Air Supply System (SASS) which delivers extra air to the exhaust system for cleaner emission.
- Catalytic Converter.
Expected In : July, 2009
Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Made its debut on 1986 Kawasaki Ninja after a long wait will soon be in India by 2009. The Ninja 250R features a six-speed transmission that has been revised for smoother shifting, and is mated to a more durable clutch. An entirely new radiator provides better cooling while being lighter in weight. A new radiator fan is quieter.
Its expected price in India will be around 1.3 Lacs
Expected In : July, 2009
Yamaha R6
What you will feel when you on Yamaha's new R6 a quick progress, not rapid, beneath 70 mph in top, however erst over the legal limit insignificant six takes off as if a scolded cat without so a lot of as a down shift. Drop to moment at this speed and you will find yourself looking at the sky as everything disappears behind you at an alarming rate and it will be interesting to see what the six will do in the quarter mile.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 599cc
Engine: 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, 16-valves, D0HC
Maximum Power: 127 Bhp @ 14500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 65.8 Nm @ 11000 rpm
Gears: 6 Manual
DIMENSIONS
Length: 2040.00 mm
Width: 705.00 mm
Height: 1100.00 mm
Weight: 185.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 130.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 17.30 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1380.00 mm
Wheel Type: Alloys
Expected In : July, 2009
Yamaha Gladiator 165
Yamaha's 165cc Gladiator will develop around 16.5 PS and complete a 0 – 60 sprint in less than 5 seconds and it believed that Yamaha has already sent the bike for homologation and will launch its mid Next Year. Bike was first displayed in last year’s Auto Expo.
Here is some specification of Yamaha Gladiator
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 165cc
Engine: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Maximum Power: 15 Bhp (Expected)
Maximum Torque: 14 Nm ( Expected)
Gears: 5 Speed
DIMENSIONS
Length: 2065.00 mm
Width: 730.00 mm
Height: 1100.00 mm
Ground Clearance: 155.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 13.00 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1300.00 mm
Expected In : July, 2009
Suzuki GSX-R 1000
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 offers something different when compare to other bike in same segment amongst the usual selling points of superb handling, class leading performance it offers switchable ECU maps.
With switchable ECU fuel mapping you can switch to low performance for easy handling in traffic, fuel economy and when riding with cruisers, medium for faster rides with the 600cc and full power for the track and Hayabusa owners.
The engine produces a claimed 136Kw from 999cc production motorbike sure torque is claimed a mere 120Nm but the bike weighs in at 172Kgs. The age of ever less weight equals greater performance and handling is over I think. There comes a point where MORE weight equals even greater performance and handling. And about time some one was brave enough to do it.
The next thing ypu will notice about the inclusion of dual exhaust pipes! as always 2 pipes are better than one in terms of looks. Just like big rear tyres just look better than skinny ones.
Expected In : July, 2009
Honda CBR600RR
Inspired by the Honda RC211V MotoGP the CBR600RR receives the "RR" designation for "race replica" because of its emphasis on racing characteristics such as an advanced braced swingarm, center-up exhaust system, and more aggressive riding position.
Features Of Honda CBR600 RR:
1) Exciting new colors: Red/Black, Pearl Orange/Black, Metallic Silver, and Graffiti
2) Exclusive, MotoGP derived Unit Pro-Link Rear Suspension
3) Dual Stage Fuel Injection System (PGM - DSFI) features two injectors per cylinder.
4) MotoGP-derived Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD).
5) High-revving engine redlines at 15,000 rpm.
6) MotoGP-style center-up exhaust system.
7) Radial-mount front brake calipers combined with radial actuated master cylinder.
8) 41mm Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) inverted front fork.
9) Centrally located fuel tank increases mass centralization for a more compact frame design.
10) Line beam headlights feature three-piece multi-reflector design.
Expected In : October, 2009
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 is created to do everything right. Right from the beginning. Its aerodynamics reminds users that Kawasaki is indeed an aircraft maker. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 is based around Kawasaki motorcycles 1352cc four-stroke engine.
This most powerful of all Kawasaki-branded motorcycles was An inline-four, the ZX-14 is liquid cooled, and has four valves per cylinder. To make the engine super smooth, Kawasaki added two secondary balancers. With absolutely no engine vibration reaching the rider, it almost feels like like the ZX-14 doesn't have a powerband like most motorcycles.
It redlines at 11,000 rpm and the power tops out at 9,500 rpm, but you never notice any rush of power or peaks or valleys in the torque curve. The engine just makes power everywhere in the rev range. The ZX-14’s chassis design is every bit the equal of its power plant.
It is an advanced version of Kawasaki’s unique aluminum monocoque frame, lightweight and very strong.
Expected In : November, 2009
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