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A while ago, we brought you buzz about a brand new entry level motorcycle in Japanese motorcycle major Kawasaki’s global sportsbike line up, in the form of the Ninja 300R. This very motorcycle is heading to US shores later this year, at a price of S4,799, which is about $ 600 greater than the price at which the 2012 model year version of the Ninja 250R used to sell for. So, the bigger engined model, which produces significantly more power is just about INR 35,000 higher than the smaller engined model, which has us a little excited.

 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300R Sports Motorcycle FrontIn India, Bajaj Auto, Kawasaki’s Indian partner, sells the Ninja 250R at a price of about INR 3 lakhs. The 2012 Ninja 250R is imported into the country through the completely knocked down(CKD) route, with kits arriving from Thailand, and later being assembled by Bajaj Auto at Chakan, in the India Kawasaki Motor assembly facility. Now that the 2013 Ninja 250R is due for India, we’re wondering whether Bajaj Auto will decide to play Santa Claus and launch the bigger engined 300cc version, at the same price or with a modest price increase to the tune of about INR 30,000 or so.

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300R Sports Motorcycle Profile

Bajaj Auto, has had a long and colorful history of extreme competitive pricing, undercutting the competition every now and then. The Ninja 250R though, with its high price tag, has never been seen as value-for-money. Rather, it has been a motorcycle that is a flagship sportsbike in Bajaj Auto’s range along with the Ninja 650R. However, Bajaj has once again played the value card by pricing the 2012 version of the Ninja 650R very competitively. So, the expectations are at an all time high, for Bajaj Auto to bring the 300cc version, which is a step up from the Ninja 250R.

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300R Sports Motorcycle Rear

The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300R comes with a 296cc, parallel twin cylinder engine that churns out a peak power of 39 Bhp at 11,000 rpm and a peak torque of 27 Nm at 10,000 rpm. The engine is liquid cooled, features a DOHC layout driving 4 valves and is mated to a 6 speed gearbox. With those power and torque figures, performance too is expected to be a step above the Ninja 250R. The Ninja 300R is available in ABS and non-ABS variants globally. The big question remains whether Bajaj Auto will bring the bigger engined model to India. History, seems to suggest that this is likely as Bajaj has been quick to give the Indian motorcycle enthusiast nifty upgrades. We have our fingers crossed.

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Tvs Apache bikes

TVS was once known all over India for a small motorcycle named TVS 50 and then came the Scooty and Scooty Pep which dominated the entire women two-wheeler population. Now TVS is back with a mission to conquer the hearts of young men.

The TVS Apache RTR is an awesome 160cc bike with great performance and sporty looks. The priority for most of the young bikers in India starts with style, size, mileage, cost, power and finally features. TVS could have easily launched a 250cc bike and crowned itself as the manufacturer of the bike with the biggest engine in India. But engineers at TVS knew the Indian needs and came out with Apache RTR.

Right now, the new Apache RTR Refresh edition seems to be the best looking bike in the 150cc segment, but except for Yamaha FZ16 which some people consider more stylish. So the first priority is well take care of. The size of the bike is adequate. Even though it is not as majestic as the Karizma and Pulsar 220, it does a good job of making a 6 feet tall man satisfied with the bike.

According to the customer reviews of Apache RTR that we collected, it seems that a mileage figure of 46-48 kmpl can be labeled to this bike. A price tag of a little over Rs.65,000 for makes this bike affordable for many.

Performance: When I took it for a drive, the first word that came to my mind is WOW. I did not expect such a pickup from a bike in this segment. The throttle response is great and the bike comes to life with the slightest twist. You can easily reach 100kmph within a few seconds and still think that you are in 80kmph.

The riding posture is sporty. You have to extend your arms fully to reach the handle bars and lean forward a little which makes riding at high speed more comfortable because of better aerodynamics.

One thing which I can’t prevent myself from mentioning is that there is noticeable vibration which could be the only reason that you are not satisfied by Apache. Other customers have also noted this. Apache owner Prateek says – “Driving the bike is really a pleasure, but vibrations are there which distract your mind, but they will disappear if you will drive at a constant speed”

The dashboard has some nice digital display which includes the speedometer, fuel gauge, ODO Meter & time indicator. The tachometer dial at the side blends with the display and makes a good looking panel overall.

Final Verdict: This bike is a great buy if you are a fan of TVS, want good pickup, descent mileage and sporty looks. The bike may not satisfy you if you want to use it for touring in the highways because of the vibrations. Comparing this with the other bikes in 150cc segment, Yamaha FZ16 makes a better buy because of international branding and latest technology, but only if you are ready to shell out an extra ten thousand.

Apache RTR Specifications:

Engine: EFi 4 stroke
Displacement: 159.7 cc
Maximum Power: 11.5 KW (15.7 BHP) @ 8500 RPM
Maximal Torque: 13.1 N-m @ 6500 RPM
Gear Box: 5 Speed
Brakes: 270mm Front Disc and 130 mm Rear Drum (Optional Rear Disc Break)
Tires: Front: 90 x 90 – 17, Rear: 100 x 80 x 17
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres

Interesting Things to do:

• Visit Apache RTR Photo Gallery
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• Read my first review of Apache RTR

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BMW, the German luxury car maker is planning a re-entry into the high-end motorcyclemarket in India after a hiatus of 13 years. The initial attempt; a joint venture with the HeroGroup did not take off well.

Speaking about the proposed re entry, a senior official said, "The Company is studying India's high-end and premium motorcycle market to introduce its Motorrad range of super bikes in India". Peter Kronschnabl, president, BMW India added "Our people from BMW Motorcycle are having a look at the market. They are also in discussion with us for feedback on the matter. As soon as we see potential for a viable market entry for sustainable growth, we would take that into consideration."

Another BMW official said that the Motorrad bikes range will cost more than Rs. 10 lakh in India. The premium bike market is less than 500 units a year but is definitely good as far as branding and growth prospectus is concerned. The earlier joint venture with Hero; which took off with the launch of F650 failed to click.

Auto analysts say the market for top superbike models such as the Suzuki Hayabusa, Honda 1000RR Fireblade, Honda CBR 1000R, Yamaha MT01 and Yamaha R1 has grown and enhanced the appetite for Rs 10 lakh plus bikes. Besides, Bajaj has plans to launch big bikes from KTM and Kawasaki stables in the near future.

BMW officials have clarified that the plans are not for the short-term and it would take 1-2 years before things get finalized. The German company has used the brand BMW Motorrad since 1923. BMW Motorrad's G series, F series, R series and K series are available all around the world. Designed for off road, sport and touring purposes; the bikes range from 450 cc capacity to 1300 cc capacity.

The market for small bikes has been kept aside and interest for lifestyle bikes is expanding. This is proven by the sale of 93 bikes by Suzuki, 94 units by Yamaha in the Jan-Dec 2008 period. Mr. Atul Gupta, vice-president, marketing and sales Suzuki Motorcycle India said "We are regularly importing containers of our high-end bike Hayabusa and Intruder. Each container has up to 15 bikes and we are ordering new containers of bikes ever 1-2 months". He added that the company intends to sell 100 more high-end bikes costing up to Rs 12.5 lakh by the end of current fiscal.

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yamaha series

Globally, Yamaha Motorcycles has a performance oriented brand image and is known for their technological excellence. But thats not the case for Yamaha India with their damp and not so exciting current line-up of bikes. Realizing the power and growth potential of the Indian 2-wheeler market, Yamaha is bent on re-establishing themselves in India, only this time aiming for the brand image rather than going after mass market sales. As part of their strategy YMIrecently launched the world class YZF R1 and MT01, furthermore Yamaha will be launching 3 new bikes in India in 2008.

Yamaha YZF-R15

 Sports oriented, Yamaha YZF R15 is a track ready, made for India bike inheriting from the Yamaha R1. The new single cylinder, 4-stroke, 150cc engine has 4-valves, is liquid cooled and will have Fuel Injection. The bike also has front and rear disc brakes. R15 will be launched in India some time in June-July of 2008. Though price and performance specs are not available at this time, current speculation is it’ll be priced around Rs 90,000 and the power output will be around 18 bhp.

Yamaha FZ (150)

 IMO The best looking among the 3, the Yamaha FZ is a mean-looking naked street bike, again made for India inheriting from the European FZ1. FZ will share R15′s 150cc single cylinder engine but will be air-cooled, no further specs available right now. Yamaha FZ 150 will to be launched in India by November 2008.

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super speed bikes

Motorcycle is a popular vehicle with two or three wheels. Today it’s possible to find various types of motorcycles for various needs like long road ride, urban traffic ride, racing and more. Today there are over 200 million active motorcycles in the world. It means 33 motorcycles for1000 people. While developing countries use and develop motorcycles, developed countries mostly prefer cars for transportation. China is the biggest motorcycle market with 54 million motorcycles and India has 37 million motorcycles. After first release of motorcycle in 1868, various types of vehicle were released. How many types of motorcycles are there?


There are 9 main motorcycle types in the world. They are Street motorcycles, Cruisers, Sport bikes, Touring motorcycles, Sport touring motorcycles, Standard motorcycles, Dual-sport and scooters-moped class.
Cruisers are one of the most popular motorcycle types in the world. Their most popular period was 1930 to 1960. Especially today’s big motorcycle brands Harley-Davidson, Excelsior-Henderson and Indian became popular on this period. Their most distinctive feature was their low-end torque engines. Cruisers are giving the driver a charismatic riding position with body is in the back and arms are reaching to direction lengthwise. After 60s, a cruiser type Choppers became popular and they became an icon of popular culture. Choppers’ main feature is their non-traditional style and power feel.
Sport bikes are the signs of men’s speed, acceleration and brake power on the vehicles. They are expensive than standard motors but it’s possible to take more comfort and fuel economy on them. Inline-four engines is the typical engine of sport bikes today. Sport bikes made the speeds over 160 km/h possible and comfortable for motorcycle drivers. Also safety features are very developed on this type.

Touring motorcycles are specifically designed for long distance riding. They have developed wind protection, large capacity fuel tanks and fuel economy. Comfort level on touring motorcycles is high and luggage capacity is larger than standard models. Weight of touring motorcycles is averagely 390–410 kg and with passengers and luggage it may raise to 590–640 kg.
Sport touring motorcycle became popular after 80s. They are a good combination of sport and touring motorcycles. Some motorcycle companies are listing sport touring motorcycles in touring lists and also it’s possible to see same motorcycles in some magazine’s sport lists. Today there’s a high development work on this comfortable and fast motorcycle type. The Honda ST1300 Pan-European is a good and popular example of Sport touring motorcycle class.

Dual-sport motorcycles are off road motorcycles that take also street ride permission. They are mainly light, signal and some more instrument added version of off road motorbikes. They are higher than standard motorcycles and have a strong suspension level so it’s very hard to ride them for a typical motorcycle driver. Supermoto motorcycles are added to this category in recent years. It’s a good combination street motorcycle and road racing- motocross style. Small wheels are also characteristic of this motorcycle type.
Scooter is an urban type motorcycle. Their power is 50–650 cc. Companies produce scooters with a cleaner body style and middle comfort. They have large luggage capacities and this made them popular for carriers and pizza couriers. New scooter models are coming with features like continuously variable transmissions and automatic clutches. Their fuel economy is on highest level especially in daily ride. They have smaller wheels than standard models.
Moped are a good and popular combination of motorcycle and bicycle. They have a small engine. In recent years, their engine is mostly electric motor. Their main feature is that power can be supplied from motor or rider may power up by pedal cycling.

BMW MOTORRAD MOTORCYCLE

BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle brand of the German fellowship BMW, component of its Organized and Call Usage division.The current Pervading Filmmaker of the thing is Hendrik von Kuenheim.BMW Motorrad has produced motorcycles since 1923, and revenues for 2009 were €1,069 1000000 from the merchandising of 87,306 motorcycles,a formation on the 2008 integer of €1,230 cardinal from the sales of 101,685 motorcycles.

In May 2011, the 2,000,000th motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad was a R1200GS. The accompany began as an aircraft engine business in the incipient 20th century and finished Mankind War I. BMW manufactured its eldest bike in 1923, the R32, which featured a flat-twin scrapper engine.

BMW Motorrad relieve uses the flat-twin chinese plan, but now manufactures motorcycles with a difference of engine configurations. All BMW Motorrad’s ride creation takes guess at its pose in Songster, Deutschland,tho’ both engines are manufactured in Austria, China, and China.

BMW Motorrad produced 82,631 motorcycles in 2009, compared with 104,220 in 2008,a get of 20.7% The most favorite model is the R1200GS and its relative R1200GS Adventure, which sold 24,467 units – business for 28% of BMW’s reference production.

Flowing production includes a variety of slam, strand, and whang motivated models, with engines from 450 cc to 1,649 cc; and models premeditated for off-road, dual-purpose, climb, and touring activities. BMW’s first marketing ride, the R1200GS In 2008, BMW introduced the DOHC Scrapper HP2 Diversion,and entered the intellectual off-road contention motorcycle market with the activity of the BMW G450X ride.

Bajaj Auto plans to launch 2-stroke engines in India

Auto major Bajaj Auto has plans to launch two-stroke engines in the India market, sources said. The two-stroke engine had been a success in the past due to its higher torque (power), faster pickup and better vehicle stability due to the smaller engine.

Bajaj which made great strides in the two wheeler market through its DTSi technology has recently introduced the GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) technology in its three wheelers. Bajaj Auto claims that the emissions are lower with GDi engines.

A senior Bajaj Auto executive said, “It is a big leap in the two-stroke technology and we are working to get it on our bikes and other two-wheelers. The gasoline direct injection (GDi) engine has substantially lower emissions than even alternate clean fuels like CNG and LPG. Additionally, it has lower operating costs than four-stroke technology that currently dominates the bike market. ”

The firm presently has a market cap worth Rs. 28,255 crore, PE of 22.78, EPS of 122.57. The company had posted a net profit of Rs. 336 crore in the quarter ended September, 2007 against Rs. 319 crore for the same quarter, last year.

The stock closed on Thursday at Rs. 2795 on NSE, up by 0.44% compared with previous close of Rs. 2782. It touched an intraday high of Rs. 2800 and low of Rs. 2731.

Bajaj Auto Limited (BAL) is working on higher power bikes which will be launched under its own brand. It currently markets bikes up to 220cc and is developing a 250cc and a 300cc bike to tap the high-end domestic bike market.

The new upgrade of Pulsar is also being developed by the company. According to a company official, BAL has already approached an Europe-based motorcycle design consultancy to work out new designs for the bikes and is also taking help from its Austrian bike company, KTM, in which BAL has a stake.

BAL GM (marketing) Amit Nandi said: “The new launches are part of the long-term plan to develop bigger bikes under the Bajaj banner. We are working on that. We have the capability and technology to develop products on our own, which will be leveraged to develop products across different segments.”

Unlike Hero Honda, which is dependent on its Japanese partner Honda Motor Co for technology, Bajaj Auto has developed its own technology over the years. So the company is working on new bikes based on its patented DTSi technology and also its indigenously developed fuel injection technology.