Sunday, November 9, 2008

BAJAJ DISCOVER 150 REVIEW

BAJAJ DISCOVER 150



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VEHICLE SUMMARY

Name:Discover 150
Model:Sprint
Type:Sports

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement:150cc
Engine:Air Cooled
Maximum Power:14.1ps@8500rpm
Maximum Torque:12.3nm@6500rpm
Gears:5 Manual
Clutch:0

DIMENSIONS

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Turn Circle:0.00 mtrs
Tubeless:True
Colors:Blue

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY

Brakes(Rear):Drum
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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Fuel Guage:Digital
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Tacho Meter:Analogue
Trip Meter:Digital-1
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Speedometer:Digital
Passenger Footrest:True
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Step-up Seat:False
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Low Fuel Indicator:False
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Bajaj Discover 150 DTSi is the latest launch from the house of Bajaj which was unveiled at the Delhi Auto Expo 2008. With this stylish, all new bike, Bajaj expects to rewrite the old stories of success engraved in golden letters by their record selling bikes like Pulsar series. 150 DTSi is the fourth model of Discover series after the successful entries of Discover 125 and Discover 135.

It has got an upgrade in looks as well as the engine, which will be the same as the Pulsar 150cc engine. All new styling includes a new aggressive headlight with the indicators in an unusual place just blow the corners of the headlight. The side gets a stylish black plastic which goes well with the theme of the bike. At the rear LED lights are used and gets a sporty mudguard, which remembers Hero Honda Hunk.

With all these changes Discover 150 DTSi is a less sporty but aggressive and from head to nail a modern bike. The Discover 150 proved to be a very good looking bike. Its got a digital speedometer, which is getting quite common these days and self start and a sporty handlebar. The rear lights resembles that in the XCD 125 and the indicators like the ones in the TVS Flame.

TVS NEO NEW

TVS NEO
Ever heard this name before ? Bebek ? Well, below is the bebek from TVS. In India it do not appeal Indias, it fails to have any impression but in South-East Asia it makes majority of two wheelers. To capture that majority in those markets TVS launched Bebek - TVS NEO this year in Indonesia aiming to produce 100,000 units in market there in first year.
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It is has dual clutch.. Now what is that. Well it has option to switch between automatic and manual transmission. People who cannot properly recall things then remember Hero Honda Street or Kinetic K4, they were actually bebek but none of both succeded to create any mark in India. I think their production has been halted.
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Engine: 109.7cc single cylinder four-stroke (horizontally mounted)

Technical Specification for TVS Neo

Max power: 8.5 bhp@8000
Max torque: 8.5 nm@4500
Ignition: Digital CDI
Fuel supply system: Carburettor
Transmission: Double automatic clutch, wet type
Gearbox: 4 speed constant mesh
Brakes: 220mm two-callier disc/110mm hydraulic drum (f), 110mm drum
Tyres: 2.50x17 (much, much stickier than our Indian goop, made by IRC, a local firm)
Length: 1940mm
Wheelbase: 1260mm
Ground clearance: 150mm
Weight: ~100 kg (± 1 kg between variants)

TVS APACHE RTR REVIEW

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The new 150 from TVS is… the Apache RTR160! One of the most impressive motorcycles I have ever stood next to is the Aprilia RS125, a learner-legal bottom of the barrel motorcycle. Admittedly the barrel is Italian, but still. What impressed me, performance aside, was the styling. Every little nook and cranny has been designed, and not just in terms of shapes. The RS125 is a lovely thing to run your finger along.There are textures, colours and decals… the RS didn’t get dismissed as a tiny bike for newbies. Why am I going on and on about this? Because when they first unwrapped the new TVS Apache RTR 160, I was busy taking in all the details. The designers have crafted all of the ignored, functional bits into consciously designed articles. It’s no Aprilia RS125, granted, but I can’t think of any Indian bike that comes closer. The unchanged tank and tail piece will come in a superb yellow, red, matte grey, silver and black. Notice the new, nifty 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 appears on the tacho. Everything - levers, pedals, grips, bar-end dampers, lights, dash - has received conscious design upgrades. The effect is one of effortless style. The Apache still looks compact and focussed, and now it has pizzaz. There will even be wheel pinstriping.

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But, as I said, these are only part of the story. The other parts are RTR and 160. RTR stands for Racing Throttle Response. The engine has grown to 159.7cc and it’s more than an overbore. The motor’s stroke was cut down to 52.9 mm and then the bore grew to 62 mm. TVS says the extra displacement allowed them to raise the torque while boosting power on top as well. By how much? The RTR is rated at 15.2 bhp (at 8500 rpm) and 1.31 kgm (at 6000 rpm). That’s a two kg heavier bike (still seven kg less than either the Bajaj Pulsar 150 or the Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme) making a little more power and same torque than the first-gen Pulsar 180.

On the track, the RTR proves to be a crisp flyer. Throttle response is immediate and the Apache loves revs. With useable power almost off idle, the 160 will blow through 60 kph in 4.8 seconds, 100 kph in 17.69 seconds (all-figures claimed) and reach a top speed of 118 kph. The gearbox is the same as the old Apache, which is no bad thing. However, the full chain cover now looks a bit odd. One of the journalists at the launch suggested an open chain cover with an integrated hugger. That’s a nice thought…

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On the chassis side, the big change is a whopping 40 mm longer swingarm that brings the wheelbase up to 1300 mm. This is a huge jump for the Apache, but still 25 mm less than the Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme. TVS wanted to improve stability without losing the Apache’s agility. Suspension was retuned and that was basically it. The RTR feels planted and very accurate. Even when bumps have to be handled at full lean, the bike doesn’t run astray. Later, I tried the RTR on the Belgian pave and TVS have ironed out the harsh/bumpy patch in the ride quality. The new RTR still feels firm, but is compliant and will deal with most of the bad stuff.
Now note what’s bolted on the front axle. Yes, that’s India’s first petal disc (the extra surface area of the leading edge improves cooling). It’s a full 270 mm - the same size as a Karizma. The disc is powerful and it produces seriously quick stopping action. What you’ve got is a styling, powerful machine with a great chassis as well. In addition, TVS has given the bike everything it needs to battle the competing 150s. Like the split grab rail, a stylish dash with a LCD speedo, two trips, clock, odo and fuel gauge and an analog tachometer.

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The RTR also has two-way adjustable clip-on handlebars, LED tail lamp (the sole styling detail that I think could have been better), rearset aluminium pegs and aluminium levers. TVS says the Apache will go on sale in May and will be available all across the country at the same time. The current Apache will continue but don’t be tempted to buy the cheaper one. The 150 Apache is among the cheapest of the 150s, so we expect the 160 to slot in at roughly the same price as the CBZ X-Treme - about Rs 59,000 ex-showroom Mumbai.

For those of you who are wondering about the ‘unfairness’ of having a 160 running amuck in the 150s, why not? More power for the same money is always welcome. And as the Americans repeat ad nauseum, there’s no replacement for displacement. The upshot? Coming in the middle of a whirl of re-stickered bikes, the comprehensively upgraded Apache certainly comes as a breath of fresh air.

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What remains to be seen is whether, in one month’s time, it will topple the CBZX, our Bike Of The Year, from its current place at the top of our 150 charts.


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APRILA RSV1000R NEWS

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2007 Aprilia RSV 1000R

Specifications

Engine
Type: V60 Magnesium four stroke longitudinal 60° V twin. Liquid cooling with three way pressurised circuit. Double overhead camshaft with mixed gear/chain drive; four valves per cylinder. Patented AVDC (Anti Vibration Double Countershaft).
Fuel: 95 RON unleaded petrol.
Bore and stroke: 97 x 67.5 mm.
Displacement: 997.62 cc.
Compression ratio: 11.8 : 1.
Maximum power at the crank: 105.24 kW (143 HP) at 10,000 rpm.
Maximum torque at the crank : 10.3 kgm (101 Nm) at 8,000 rpm.
Fuel system: Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. 57 mm throttle bodies. 10.3 litre airbox with Air Runner air scoop.
Ignition: Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system.
Starting: Electric.
Exhaust: Double silencer with three way catalytic converter and lambda probe oxygen sensor (Euro 3).
Alternator: 12 V – 500 W.
Lubrication: Dry sump with separate oil tank. Double trochoid pump with oil cooler. Steel oil tank.
Gearbox: Six speed.
Transmission ratios:
1st: 34/15 (2.27)
2nd: 31/19 (1.63)
3rd: 26/20 (1.3)
4th: 24/22 (1.091)
5th: 24/25 (0.96)
6th: 23/26 (0.8 8)
Clutch: Multi-plate clutch in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control.
Metal braided clutch line. Radial master cylinders with 15 mm piston.
Primary drive: Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.935).
Final drive: Chain.
Transmission ratio: 40/16 (2.5).

Chassis
Frame: Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy.
Front suspension: 43 mm Öhlins titanium nitride (TiN) coated upside-down fork. Adjustable in compression, rebound and preload. 120 mm wheel travel. Shortened fork bottoms with radial caliper fittings.
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy double arched member swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS) linkages. Sachs monoshock with adjustable compression, rebound, preload and length. 133 mm wheel travel.
Brakes:
Front: Brembo double stainless steel floating disc, Æ 320 mm. Radial calipers with four 34 mm pistons and four sintered pads. Metal braided brake line.
Rear: Brembo stainless steel disc, Ø 220 mm. Twin 32 mm piston caliper. Sintered pads. Metal braided brake line.
Wheels: Aluminium alloy.
Front: 3.50 x 17″.
Rear: 6.00 x 17″.
Tyres: Radial tubeless.;
Front: 120/70 ZR 17.
Rear: 190/50 ZR 17 (alternative: 180/55 ZR 17 or 190/55 ZR 17).

Dimensions/Weight/Capacity
Overall length: 2,035 mm
Overall width: 730 mm (at handlebars)
Overall height: 1,130 mm (at windshield)
Seat height: 810 mm
Handlebar height: 830 mm (at bar ends)
Wheelbase: 1,418 mm
Trail: 101.7 mm
Rake angle: 25°
Dry weight: 189 kg, dry
Tank: Capacity 18 litres, 4 litre reserve.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

HONDA CRB1000RR Review

HONDA CRB1000RR

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2007 Honda CBR1000RR

The awesome CBR1000®RR packs MotoGP technology into a Superbike equally at home on the racetrack as it is on the streets.

Features & Benefits

New for 2007

- Black-painted swingarm adds aggressive new look.

- Exciting new colors Black/Metallic Gray and Light Silver Metallic join Red/Black.

Unique features

- Liquid-cooled 998cc inline four-cylinder engine.

- Aluminum frame patterned after the RC211V® MotoGP machine.

- Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) for optimum steering effort and stability.

- Cassette-type close-ratio six-speed transmission.

- Centrally located fuel tank increases mass centralization and allows more compact frame design.

- Radial-mounted front brakes.

- Center-up exhaust system.

- Unit Pro-Link™ rear suspension and swingarm design inspired by RC211V.

- Line-beam headlight features three-piece reflector design.

- Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system features two injectors per cylinder.

- Aggressive styling based on the championship-winning RC211V MotoGP machine.

Engine/Drivetrain

- Liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 998cc four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine features bore-and-stroke dimensions of 75mm x 56.5mm.

- Sixteen-valve cylinder head features 29mm intake and 24mm exhaust valves with a 12.2:1 compression ratio for efficient combustion and high horsepower.

- Intake valve features double-spring design for optimum performance at high rpm.

- Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability and allows 16,000-mile valve maintenance intervals.

- Lightweight nutless connecting rods.

- Iridium-tip spark plugs improve fuel combustion and performance.

- DSFI system features two injectors per cylinder--one upper and one lower--controlled by an electronic control unit (ECU) that senses rpm and throttle opening. Lower injector enhances rideability while upper injector improves top-end horsepower. At lower rpm only the lower injector is working. At higher rpm, both injectors are activated. The system uses 44mm throttle bodies.

- Denso injectors with lightweight valving for faster reaction time and 12 holes per injector improve atomization of fuel mixture for optimum combustion efficiency and power.

- Auto-enriching system is integrated into programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) module, eliminating the need for a manual choke.

- Forged aluminum pistons with moly surface treatment for reduced friction.

- Aluminum composite cylinder sleeves are high-pressure-formed from sintered aluminum powder impregnated with ceramic and graphite. The lightweight composite sleeves provide better wear resistance and superior heat dissipation compared to conventional sleeves.

- ECU provides two digital 3-D fuel-injection maps for each cylinder and two digital 3-D ignition maps for cylinder pairs, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark advance settings for superb rideability.

- Ram-air system allows high volume of cool air to the 8.35-liter airbox for linear power delivery and incredible engine performance.

- Stainless steel four-into-two-into-one center-up exhaust with twin outlets and titanium core increases lean angle and reduces wind drag.

- Liquid-cooled aluminum oil cooler is lightweight and efficient.

- Magnesium ACG cover for lighter weight.

- Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioner.

- Starter gears located on the right side to produce narrow engine and increased lean angle.

- Eight-plate clutch is compact and tough, featuring durable friction plate material.

- Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed transmission is easily accessible for rapid gear ratio changes and maintenance at the race track.

- Durable #530 O-ring-sealed drive chain.

Chassis/Suspension

- Lightweight, twin-spar aluminum frame utilizes RC211V technology.

- Aluminum-hybrid rear swingarm is longest in class for superior traction under hard acceleration.

- New aluminum subframe is lightweight and easily removed for ease of maintenance.

- HESD is a rotary-type steering damper that electronically modulates steering damping based on road speed and acceleration. An ECU senses road speed and acceleration and then sends a signal to a solenoid. The solenoid controls an oil-pressure relief valve within the damper unit. At slower speeds the relief valve is open, allowing for a free flow of oil through the damper unit, resulting in reduced damping force and lighter steering effort. At higher speeds the flow of oil is restricted, resulting in increased damping force and additional stability. HESD is the first steering-damping system that makes it possible to increase high-speed performance while maintaining low-speed handling.

- 43mm inverted aluminum-slider Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) cartridge front fork features spring preload and rebound and compression damping adjustability, and offers precise action and unparalleled rigidity.

- Unit Pro-Link rear suspension system is patterned after the RC211V MotoGP machine. In this system, the upper shock mount is contained within the swingarm rather than the frame. With no top frame mount for the shock, this unique system reduces negative suspension energy from being transmitted into the frame, allowing optimum frame rigidity and improved rideability out of corners. The HMAS shock offers rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustability.

- Front-brake system features radial-mounted four-piston calipers and 320mm floating discs, and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper for exceptional stopping power.

- Super-light, aluminum-alloy hollow-spoke wheels feature race-spec 3.5 x 17-inch front and 6.0 x 17-inch rear dimensions.

- Centrally mounted 4.8-gallon fuel tank is positioned low in the frame, increasing mass centralization and allowing a more compact design. This design positions the rider farther forward for optimum handling.

Additional Features

- High-capacity 350-watt AC generator.

- High-tech instrument display features tachometer, LCD readouts for speedometer, coolant temperature, odometer, two tripmeters and a clock. A low-fuel LED light and shift-indicator light is located in the tachometer.

- Line-beam headlight features three-piece reflector design utilizing two H7 bulbs for optimum light distribution and unique compact design.

- LED taillights for improved appearance.

- Plastic tank shell cover protects tank and airbox.

- One-piece fan assembly increases cooling efficiency.

- Convenient ignition switch/fork lock for added security.

- Folding aerodynamic mirrors.

- Handlebar switches and controls use internationally approved ISO graphic symbols.

- Convenient push-to-cancel turn-signal switch.

- Maintenance-free battery.

- Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

- Purchase of a new, previously unregistered Honda unit by an individual retail user in the United States qualifies the owner for a one-year complimentary membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America® (HRCA®). Benefits include roadside assistance, online access to the Honda Common Service Manual, six issues of the bimonthly Honda Red Rider™ magazine, travel discounts, trip routing and MSF reimbursement, plus access to the HRCA Web site (www.hrca.honda.com). For details on the HRCA, dealers should call (310) 783-3958, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.


Available accessories

- Passenger Seat Cowl (color-matched).

Specifications

Model: CBR1000RR

Engine Type: 998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder

Bore and Stroke: 75mm x 56.5mm

Compression Ratio: 12.2:1

Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Carburetion: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping

Transmission: Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed

Final Drive: #530 O-ring-sealed chain

Suspension
Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear: HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.3 inches travel

Brakes
Front: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston radial-mounted calipers
Rear: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper

Tires
Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear: 190/50ZR-17 radial

Wheelbase: 55.2 inches

Rake (Caster Angle): 23.45°

Trail: 100mm (3.9 inches)

Seat Height: 32.3 inches

Dry Weight: 388 pounds

Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve

Colors: Black Metallic Gray, Light Silver Metallic, Red/Black

Meets current EPA standards.

California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.

2007 Honda CBR1000RR Pricing

Name
2007 Model
("L" designates
California version)
Color
Suggested
Retail Price
CBR1000RR CBR10RR7 Black/Metallic Gray $11,499.00


Light Silver Metallic $11,499.00


Red/Black $11,499.00

CBR10RRL7 Black/Metallic Gray $11,499.00


Light Silver Metallic $11,499.00


Red/Black $11,499.00

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Yamaha XJR400 R Review

Yamaha XJR400 R

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2007 Yamaha XJR400 R
Category: Naked bike

Specifications:

Engine
Model: H501E
Type: Air cooled 4 strokes DOHC 4 valves
Cylinder: Parallel 4
Displacement: 399cc
Bore x stroke: 55.0mm × 42.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.7 : 1
Maximum power: 39kW (53PS)/11,000r/min
Maximum torque: 35N m (3.6kgf m)/9,500r/min
Starting system: Cell system
Lubricating system: Forced force wet sump
Carburetor type: BSR30×4
Ignition system: T.C.I. Formula

Transmission
Primary drive: Chain × gear/2.606 (23/24×68/25)
Final drive: Chain/3.000 (45/15)
Clutch type: Wet multiple plate coil springs
Transmission type: Return type 6 step
Change gear ratio:
1st: 2.733
2nd: 1.947
3rd: 1.545
4th: 1.240
5th: 1.074
6th: 0.931

Chassis
Frame type: Double cradle
Caster/trail: 26°00 ‘/99mm
Front tire: 110/70ZR-17M/C (54W)
Rear tire: 150/70ZR-17M/C (69W)
Front brake: Hydraulic type double disk
Rear brake: hydraulic type single disk

Dimensions/weight/capacity
LWH: 2,085mm x 735mm x 1,085mm
Wheelbase: 1,435mm
Seat height: 780mm
Dry weight: 177kg
weight equipped: 199kg
Oil tank capacity: 2.8L
Fuel tank capacity: 20L

Others
Fuel economy: 31.0 km/L @ 60kph
Minimum turning radius: 2.8m
Battery capacity/type: 12V-8Ah (10h)/YTX9-BS (MF)
Headlight: Halogen valve (60W/55W)

Yamaha DragStar 1100 Review

YAMAHA DRAG STAR 1100

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2007 Yamaha DragStar 1100
Category: Cruiser

Also called:
Yamaha DragStar Eleven
Yamaha DS11

Specifications:

Engine
Model: P610E
Type: Air cooled 4 strokes SOHC 2 valves
Cylinder: V type 2
Displacement: 1,063cc
Bore x stroke: 95.0mm x 75.0mm
Compression ratio: 8.3 : 1
Maximum power: 45kW (60PS) @ 5,750rpm
Maximum torque: 82N m (8.3kgf m) @ 2,500rpm
Starting system: Cell system
Lubricating system: Forced force wet sump
Carburetor type: BSR37×2
Ignition system: T.C.I. Formula

Powertrain
Primary drive: Gear/1.659 (78/47)
Final drive: Shaft/2.874 (44/47×19/18×32/11)
Clutch type: Wet multiple plate coil springs
Transmission type: Return type 5 step
Change gear ratio:
1st: 2.352
2nd: 1.666
3rd: 1.285
4th: 1.032
5th: 0.852

Chassis
Frame type: Double cradle
Caster/trail: 33°00 ‘/136mm
Front brake: Hydraulic type double disk
Rear brake: hydraulic type single disk
Front tire: 110/90-18M/C 61S
Rear tire: 170/80-15M/C 77S

Dimesions/weight/capacity
LWH: 2,405mm x 895mm x 1,100mm
Wheelbase: 1,640mm
Seat height: 690mm
Dry weight: 262kg
Weight equipped: 278kg
Minimum turning radius: 3.2m
Motor oil capacity: 3.6L
Fuel tank capacity: 17L
Fuel economy: 32.0km/L @ 60kph

Electricals
Battery capacity/type: 12V-12Ah (10h)/GT14B-4 (MF)
Headlight: Halogen valve (60W/55W)