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Its official that Cherolet is all set to launch it premium hatchback model Beat on 4th Jan. 2010. Its stunning looks are for sure better than any in its class. The stylish interiors and peppy 1.2 litre engine is going to give Maruti Suzuki run for its money. Its styling will certainly set a new trend in the market which many will follow. It’s for sure a show stealer when it comes to its gorgeous interiors. Interiors are not only plush but also very practical. Hoped to be priced in league of Maruti Estilo & Hyundai i10, but is clear cut superior to its closest rivals. I bet it’s time for Maruti Suzuki to revamp its swift to tackle BEAT.
I bet you can buy Honda Valkyrie Rune for its sheers looks. But Honda Valkyrie Rune is much much more than that. Honda and only Honda can manage to bring a concept to reality like never before. It is designed to steal the show and to turn heads even faster than it covers the ¼ of a mile. It has a massive 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed engines which provides an ultimate hot rod experience you can ever dream of. Its 6.1 gallon fuel tank is perfect for long range drives. It has a fuel-injection system with six 32mm throttle bodies, a revolutionary Unit Pro-Link rear suspension, Honda Ignition Security System (H.I.S.S.) provides a fool proof safety by completely disabling the ignition system and greatly reducing the possibility of theft.
It has a beautifully crafted LED taillight flush-mounted in the rear fender. Rune comes with a 6.9-liter airbox that supplies a huge quantity of cool, clean air to the engine for maximum performance. Its incredibly powerful 1100-watt alternator supplies its electrical accessories with abundance of power. The Rune has big radial tires, a 180/55R-17 rear and 150/60R-18 front that allows superb grip and a great stability while riding on high speed.
SPECIFICATONS
Model: NRX1800
Engine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 74mm x 71mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Carburetion: PGM-FI with automatic choke
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Transmission: Five-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Suspension:
* Front: Trailing bottom-link; 3.9 inches of travel
* Rear: Unit Pro-Link with single shock; 3.9 inches of travel
Brakes:
* Front: Dual full-floating 330mm discs with three-piston calipers
* Rear: Single 336mm disc with two-piston caliper
Tires:
* Front: 150/60R-18 radial
* Rear: 180/55R-17 radial
Wheelbase: 68.9 inches
Seat Height: 27.2 inches
Dry Weight: 794 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 6.1 gallons
KAWASAKI VULCAN 2000
Kawasaki Vulcan is amongst the largest displacement cruiser motorcycles in the world. Its elite projector-type headlight sheathed in chrome nacelle is a show stopper. Speedometers are mounted on fuel tank with informative LDC display which keeps the rider informed about bike’s various functions. Its massive 52° V-twin, 2053cc four-stroke engine churns out explosive torque and push-rod valve actuation adds to its lower engine height, low center of gravity and comparatively low seat height. Engine Control Unit (ECU) controls its electronic fuel injection, while digital ignition system optimizes its throttle response. Spark plugs are in centre which improve combustion for smooth, reliable power and reduced emissions.
Its low maintenance belt drive is smooth, silent and very dependable. Vulcan has 16 inches, 7 spoke cast aluminum wheels fitted with massive 200/60R radial tires. Dual front 300mm disc brakes with four-piston calipers and single rear disc brakes provide enough confidence at high speed and bring this massive cruiser to a quick halt smoothly. Its big 5.5-gallon fuel tank is excellent for long drives and cross country trips. Comfortable bucket-type front and rear passenger seat provides added comfort and style to the cruiser
SPECIFICATION
2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
Engine: Four-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, dual cams, eight valves Displacement: 2,053cc Bore x Stroke: 103mm x 123.2mm Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 Maximum Torque: 141 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm Cooling: Liquid, plus cooling fins Induction: Digital fuel injection, dual 46mm Keihin throttle bodies Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance Transmission: Five-speed Frame: Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone Rake / Trail: 32 degrees / 7.2 in. Suspension, Front / Wheel Travel: 49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in. Suspension, Rear / Wheel Travel: Triangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in. Front Tire: 150/80-16 Rear Tire: 200/60-16 Brakes, Front: Dual 300mm discs with four-piston calipers Brakes, Rear: 320mm disc with dual-piston caliper Overall Length: 99.8 in. Overall Width: 40.4 in. Overall Height: 45.5 in. Ground Clearance: 5.3 in. Seat Height: 26.8 in. Dry Weight: 750 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 5.5 gal. Wheelbase: 68.3 in. Colors: Two-Tone: Ebony / Pearl Meteor Gray
Royal Enfield offers plenty of add on kits to make it look even better. Here are some for you which I have managed to list. I am sure you will like it.
Twin Seats
To give a period look to your Royal Enfield Bullet you can install spring coiled split seats on rider and pillion seat assembly. You can find these at any Royal Enfield dealers and authorized service points. This accessory is a retro fit only for the new-model Bullet Machismo.
Disc Brakes
Royal Enfield Bullet has now come up with a very affordable and effective disc brake system. This is available with all authorized dealers and service points and can be easily fitted onto your bullet. They offer two types of disc brake kits, one is with a short hose with standard handlebars and other with a longer hose for the Lightning 535cc and models with longer handlebars. But these disc brakes are not retro fit on a few models like Thunderbird, the 2004 Bullet Electra and Bullet Machismo (five-speed). These bikes will need a new fork end to fit this Disc brake kit.
This will facilitate abrupt halt even while cruising at high speed. Resistance to water flooding to a great extent, self adjustment of slack, improved performance in muddy condition and the most important it can easily be incorporated with ABS.
Windshield
Royal Enfield has come up with a special polycarbonate windshield with UV protection which provides great weathering properties. Apart from great impact resistance, it saves the rider from that scorching Indian heat and mellow down the sun glare to a tolerable level. It provides a great feel in long distance drive. It’s available with all the authorized dealers and service centers of Royal Enfield Bullet
Motorcycle Cover
Keeping your Royal Enfield Bullet spic and span is a must to enjoy its beauty for a long time. Royal Enfield’s synthetic silver-coated, plastic-coated, water resistant, logo-emblazoned motorcycle cover is one way to do it. It’s easily washable and protects your Bullet from heat and water and reduces staining.
Saddle Bags
I will say this is something we all have always wanted. Royal Enfield offers hand crafted leather bags of the finest quality, exclusively designed for rugged Indian terrains. The buckles and fittings are made of solid brass to give it a rugged, natural look. It provides sufficient luggage compartment to match your requirements while traveling long distance. It comes with a Royal Enfield logo as well to make it complete. You can find these at any Royal Enfield dealers and authorized Service Points
Ever thought of comparing Suzuki Hayabusa and Yamaha V-Max? I was just wondering why these two have not yet been compared. Mostly, Suzuki Hayabusa is either compared to Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R.
Suzuki Hayabusa and Yamaha V-Max, super sports bikes manufactured by two great Japanese automotive giants are two speed demons. Both differ in their styling, engine displacement and other features.
Suzuki Hayabusa houses a massive 1,340cc, four-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16 valve engine that churns out a mighty 194bhp. The compression ratio is 12.5:1 and the 44mm Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) throttle bodies are added. It also has famous GSX-R series Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS). Suzuki Hayabusa has best power-to-weight ratio and is one of the sharpest super sports bikes to date. It has the famed Suzuki Drive Mode Selector which allows you to exploit all its potential on the road and is the key to its different riding conditions. To reduce the weight, the frame and the swingarm are made out of aluminum alloy and an ABS is available for extra safety.
V-Max is powered by a 1679cc engine. Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) operated Mikuni fuel-injection system uses a quartet of 48mm throttle bodies with 12-hole injectors. The three-processor ECU measures parameters (wheel speed, crank position, temperature, etc) every 1/1000th of a second. Forged aluminum is used to make the pistons which operate inside ceramic-composite cylinder linings. Combustion chamber is a lot flatter and nets an 11.3:1 compression ratio and requires premium quality of fuel. Exhaust-cams are gear driven by the chain-driven intake cams.
The Verdict
It’s hard to find any flaws in these bikes and the thrill of riding these bikes is hard to match. This is clash of the titans. You can’t compare a tiger with a lion. These two are gods of the motorcycling world and just can’t be compared.
Unveiled in year 2003 at North American International Auto Show, Dodge took motorcycling to new heights. 8.3 liter V10 engine churning out massive 500 bhp it’s a monster in itself.
I have been wondering if this is where future of biking lies. Well, very much possible. For the one who have seen robot motorcycles in Terminator Salvation will surely agree to it. At least we can agree on one thing that Tomahawk can be a predecessor of Terminator Salvation kind of motorcycles.
You never know these motorcycles are the ones we have to fight a war with to save the mankind. Just add a few guns here and there on Tomahawk and you have a war machine at your hands. Control it through a remote mechanism and roll it to battle field and it will wreck havoc in the enemy camp.
The concept is same but this is the next generation of VFR. You can call this new VFR closer to a tourer than a sports bike. It’s for the people who are over 40 but still want to ride a sports bike.
The designing of the motorcycle is awesome. The massive 1237cc engine, 170 bhp of power at 12,500 rpm, the MA and TSUYA slash cut rear end looks are breathtaking. That great V4 roar coming out the exhaust and the new Honda dual layered air management system together makes it a great machine.
A fuel capacity of 18.5 liter with 267 kgs of kerb weight makes it more of a sports tourer than a genuine sports bike. Below is the specification sheet to give you a fair idea what VFR1200F is capable of.
VFR1200F Specs
Engine Type 1237cc liquid-cooled 76° V-4
Bore and Stroke: 81mm x 60mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Valve Train: SOHC; four valves per cylinder
Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 44mm throttle bodies and
12-hole injectors
Ignition: Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission: Six-speed (VFR1200F) / Six-speed automatic with two modes and
manual mode (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission)
Final Drive: shaft
Front Suspension: 43mm cartridge fork with spring preload adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single gas-charged shock
with remote spring preload adjustability and rebound damping
adjustability; 5.1 inches travel
Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with CBS six-piston calipers with ABS
Rear Brake: Single 276mm disc with CBS two-piston caliper with ABS
