Harley Davidson Models to be Launched in INDIA

It’s over, yes, its over, the wait of course for Harleys. Now you can have the complete range of Harley Davidson’s covering all the Five Families available in India. Below is what I presume can be probable models for Indian Market.


Softail:

Air-cooled 1584cc Twin-Cam 96B™ counter-balanced engine reduces vibration for a smooth ride. With a Chrome nacelle and retro ‘cat’s eye’ console, Quick-release, detachable king-size windshield Comfortable Wide passenger seat with backrest Storage, 1940s-style detachable leather saddlebags

Dyna:

Air-cooled, 1584cc Twin-Cam 96 engine, Michelin Scorcher tyres New all black powertrain, Chopped rear fender, Low ribbed solo seat

Touring:

Air-cooled, Twin-Cam 96 Exhaust: Chrome, 2-1-2 exhaust, Harman/Kardon advanced audio system, GTX saddlebags, Low profile, air-adjustable rear suspension.

VRSC:

Liquid-cooled Revolution V-Twin engine, Brushed, straight-shot exhaust with black caps and black exhaust shields, Hydroform frame wraps around the engine, Brembo brakes with ABS for high-performance braking, Low 25.2-inch seat height

Sportster 883:

Air-cooled, rubber-mounted 883cc Evolution engine, Staggered Shorty exhaust, Classic peanut fuel tank, Low front and rear suspension, Low solo Sportster rider seat

VolksWagen Beetle Launched In INDIA

Volkswagen BEETLE Volkswagen, which mean people's car, is all set to launch their most prestigious brand in INDIA, the Volkswagen Beetle by this December 2009. The real 'people's car,' Volkswagen's Beetle, is sure going to hog the limelight. Its main competitor is going to be Fiat 500 which also comes in the same price bracket.

But it’s not going to be cheap by any standards. Volkswagen managing director, passenger car division, Adreas Prinz disclosed. The 'Bug' is expected to be priced around 20 lakhs. This is almost double the price of the Beetle sold in Europe.

It is going to be imported from Volkswagen’s Mexico plant. This will for sure add to the sales of their already running luxury sedans Passat and Jetta in Indian market. Volkswagen is also planning to launch its small car, Polo by early next year.

Rolls Royce Launches GHOST in INDIA

Ghost has entered India, it’s not a joke, and it’s true. Finally it’s here. Well, I am talking about the most expensive Ghosts of all, The Rolls Royce GHOST. The most technologically advances Cars ever produced by Rolls Royce is rolled in Indian market. Prices at US$ 510204 or around 2.5 Cr. in India and hopes to sell around 75 GHOST’s in 2010 as per Rolls-Royce Regional Director Asia pacific Colin Kelly.

Company hopes that this 6.6 L twin-turbo V12, super duper Luxury Sedan with engine as quiet as a Ghost and an unsophisticated design will lure enough Indians to buy one. Rolls Royce is expected to deliver its first car in mid of 2010.
Phantom
Company is expecting to double its sales from last year’s 1,212 units worldwide to around 2500 units. We are looking for sales of 2,500 units globally in 2010, of which two-third is expected to come from the yet to be launched ”Ghost”,” Rolls Royce General Manager (South and East Asia Pacific) Brenda Pek said. She added that in India the company expects to sell 14-16 units this year and increase it to 75 units next year.

Harley Davidson Models to be Launched in INDIA

It’s over, yes, its over, the wait of course for Harleys. Now you can have the complete range of Harley Davidson’s covering all the Five Families available in India. Below is what I presume can be probable models for Indian Market.

Softail: Engine:


Air-cooled 1584cc Twin-Cam 96B™ counter-balanced engine reduces vibration for a smooth ride. With a Chrome nacelle and retro ‘cat’s eye’ console, Quick-release, detachable king-size windshield Comfortable Wide passenger seat with backrest Storage, 1940s-style detachable leather saddlebags

Dyna:


Air-cooled, 1584cc Twin-Cam 96 engine, Michelin Scorcher tyres  New all black powertrain, Chopped rear fender, Low ribbed solo seat

Touring:


Air-cooled, Twin-Cam 96 Exhaust: Chrome, 2-1-2 exhaust, Harman/Kardon advanced audio system, GTX saddlebags, Low profile, air-adjustable rear suspension.

VRSC:


Liquid-cooled Revolution V-Twin engine,  Brushed, straight-shot exhaust with black caps and black exhaust shields, Hydroform frame wraps around the engine, Brembo brakes with ABS for high-performance braking, Low 25.2-inch seat height

Sportster 883:


Air-cooled, rubber-mounted 883cc Evolution engine, Staggered Shorty exhaust, Classic peanut fuel tank, Low front and rear suspension, Low solo Sportster rider seat

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic A Comparison Between 500cc and 350 cc

Guys here I am giving comparison between 500CC and 350CC Royal Enfield Bullet Classic. In production since 1932, Bullet enjoys the reputation of longest running model in the unremitting production. Recently, after 75 years, its new avatar has been launched in the market with new styling and younger look that does not compromise on what is expected from a Royal Enfield. What sets it apart from just about every other motor bike in the market is its authentic vintage styling and styling in single colour. So here we have a bike reminiscent of the native imaginary of British motorcycles, post World War II.

In case you are a diehard Royal Enfield enthusiast just like me, and planning to buy one, I hope the comparison here will help you to make the right choice.

Displacement                                499 CC                                                   346 CC
Engine                         Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV,                      Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke,
                                   SI Engine, Air cooled,                                      OHV, SI Engine,
                                   and Fuel Injection                                             Aircooled, Twinspark

Bore x Stroke                  84 mm x 90 mm                                                 70 mm x 90 mm

Maximum Power             27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm                                      19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm

Maximum Torque            41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm                                        28 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Transmission                5 Speed (left foot gear shift)                              5 Speed (left foot gear shift)

Ignition                              Electronic Ignition                                                 Digital TCI

Carburetor                                                                                                     BS29 / UCAL

Dimensions

Ground Clearance                        140 mm                                                          140 mm

Width                                           800 mm                                                          800 mm

Wheel Base                                 1370 mm                                                        1370 mm

Length                                         2130 mm                                                        2150 mm

Height                                         1050 mm                                                         1080 mm

Tyres

Front                                          90/90 – 18                                                       3.25 – 19

Rear                                         110/90 – 18                                                     110/90 – 18

Electricals

Electrical System                     12 Volts – DC                                                 12 Volts – DC

Head Lamp                         60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN                               60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN

Brakes

Front                                    Hydraulic Disc Brake                                       Hydraulic Disc Brake
                                              (Disc dia 280mm)                                             (Disc dia 280mm)
Rear                                   Foot Operated 153 mm                                    Foot Operated 153 mm
                                    Single Lead Internal Expanding                            Single Lead Internal Expanding


Maximum Speed                      130 Kmph                                                              120 Kmph

Suspension

Front                         Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping,                          Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping,
                                               Stroke 130 mm                                                Stroke 130 mm


Rear                          Swing Arm With Gas Shock                                 Swing Arm With Gas Shock
                                  Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm                                       Absorbers, Stroke 80mm

REVA Electric Car

This is what we call leading from the front, to be a leader is to lead with example, and REVA is doing all this. REVA Electric Car Company is a name to reckon with when it comes to electric cars. They have announced their next generation models the Reva NXR and NXG, both targeted at different customers. Both have been showcased at Frankfurt Car Show.

Together with an American company Bannon Automotive, they are all set to assemble a more spacious and advanced hatchback the REVA NXR. It is fitted with a lithium-ion battery with maximum speed of 105 Kmph and a maximum range of 160 Kilometers per charge. NXR comes with automatic drive and is fun and easy to drive and maneuver. It takes 8 hours to charge the battery completely from any standard household outlet, but it also comes with a special feature of 15 minute fast charge facility, but the great thing is its solar panels on top which is an optional feature. It’s has three doors with a seating capacity of four people.

It’s loaded with some new and exciting features like digital display, keyless entry, dual charge ports, SMS alerts, time to full charge, service and insurance alerts, distance to empty, healing and REVive remote emergency charge, remote cabin heating and cooling, a monthly eco-drive check. Customer support is just a SMS away 24X7 if you ever run out of battery.

Another model which is going to hit the market shortly will be REVA NXG, an e-mini wide enough to accommodate 4-5 people with ease. Its great looking car which from no angle looks like a electric car and rather looks like a futuristic hatchback. It’s far more powerful than the NXR model with a top speed of 130 Kmph and a range of around 200 kilometers per charge. It’s equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels. Other features are more or less same as the NXR.