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Yamaha India Launches VMAX Bike at 20 Lakh Price Tag

Overtaking the ordinary by miles and miles, and taking biking in India to a different echelon with astonishing performance and revolutionary muscular styling, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled its legendary flagship muscle bike VMAX. The adrenalin pumping excitement was palpable with the presence of Bollywood hunk and Yamaha’s brand ambassador in India, John Abraham, a passionate biker himself. Adding to the festivity for its fans, Yamaha also introduced Limited Edition of Fazer and FZ Series including FZ-S, FZ16 bikes, which have gained immense popularity amongst the consumers in a short span.

Yamaha V Max Superbike in India

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Yukimine Tsuji, CEO, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd., said, “India is one of the key markets for Yamaha. We are constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure & lifestyle. With the launch of all new VMAX, Yamaha brings a new credo for the bikers in India. Today, Yamaha is offering innovative designs, sporty looks and premium features across models as part of its strategy to give consumers a new thrill in biking. The limited edition of high demand model Fazer & FZ series is in line with this strategy. Also with the festive season round the corner, we expect limited editions to be an instant hit amongst biking enthusiasts”.
Talking about Yamaha’s association with John Abraham as its brand ambassador Mr. Tsuji added, “John is a passionate biker himself and fits the brand Yamaha. We are upbeat about John’s association with Yamaha and confident that it will catapult the concept of biking in India to a new level.”
A biking enthusiast himself, John Abraham will further take Yamaha’s brand image to the consumer. The target audience identifies with him because he signifies the sense of style, speed and ruggedness. Yamaha endeavors to inculcate the rider’s spirit with a sense of freedom as well as promote safe biking culture in the country, and who would be a better promoter than the rider himself (John Abraham).
With the launch of VMAX, the Japanese bike major is all set to provide Indian riders a chance to experience true ‘Art of Engineering’, which lies at the heart of Yamaha’s creations. VMAX offers the very latest in advanced design and technology for an awesome acceleration feeling, combined with bodywork and styling that respects and enhances the iconic image of the original model. The new VMAX is a showcase for some of Yamaha’s cutting-edge engine and chassis technology – from engine control systems to the aluminum frame and the radial-mounted 6-piston front brakes.

Powering the new VMAX is an all-new 1,679cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 65 degree V4 engine. The rear suspension is a link-type Monocross system which is fully adjustable for outstanding grip on the road. With all this brute engine force, the new VMAX delivers an unforgettable combination of innovation and acceleration. VMAX will be available in Metallic Black color at an Ex-showroom price (Delhi) of Rs. 20,00,000/- at select Yamaha showrooms across the country.
Yamaha also launched the limited edition of popular Fazer & FZ series bikes intended to make the customers feel exclusive and special while creating a pride of ownership in them. Only 3,000 units of White color Limited edition FZ16, FZ-S and Fazer models will be produced and will be priced at Rs. 66,500/-,Rs. 68,500/- and Rs. 73,500/- respectively.

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In early 1983, BMW introduced a 1,000 cc, in-line four-cylinder, water-cooled engine to the European market, the K100. The K series comes with a simplified and distinctive rear suspension, a single-sided swingarm. (In 1985 the traditionally powered boxer R80RT touring bike received this monolever rear suspension system and in 1987 the R100RT received it).

In 1985, BMW introduced a 750 cc three-cylinder version, this one smoothed with another first, a counterbalance shaft.

In 1986, BMW introduced an electrically adjustable windshield on the K100LT.

In 1988, BMW introduced ABS on its motorcycles. ABS became standard on all BMW K models. In 1993 ABS was first introduced on BMW’s boxer line on the R1100RS. It has since become available as an option on the rest of BMW’s motorcycle range.

In 1989, BMW introduced its version of a full-fairing sport bike, the K1. It was based upon the K100 engine, but now with four valves per cylinder. Output was near 100 hp (75 kW).

In 1995, BMW ceased production of airhead 2-valve engines and moved its boxer-engined line completely over to the 4-valve oilhead system first introduced in 1993.

During this period, BMW introduced a number of motorcycles including:

• R Series (airheads) – R65GS, R80GS, R100GS,
• R Series (oilheads) – R850R/GS/C, R1100R/RS/RT/GS/S, R1150R/RS/RT/GS/S, R1200C
• F Series - F650 Funduro, F650ST Strada, F650GS, F650GS Dakar, F650CS Scarver
• K Series - K1, K100, K100RS, K100RT, K75, K75C, K75S, K75RT, K1100RS, K1100LT, K1200RS, K1200LT, K1200GT.
• C1 enclosed scooter

The R1200C, produced from 1997 to 2004, was BMW Motorcycles only entry into the Cruiser market. At the other end of the model lineup, the C1, produced from 2000 to 2002, was an enclosed scooter, the only scooter to be offe

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for sale by BMW.

Bajaj Pulsar 375 Confirmed to Launch in 2013

We reported some time back that Bajaj Auto may come up with a new Pulsar series bike as a counterpart of upcoming KTM 390. And now it is finally happening, Mr Rajiv Bajaj, the Managing Director of Bajaj Auto has announced that the Indian motorcycle maker will launch an all new Pulsar in 2013 and most probably, it will be the much speculated Bajaj Pulsar 375 cc. As we had mentioned earlier, the Pulsar 375 cc just would be a Indian counter part of KTM Duke 390, just like Pulsar 200 NS, which has been launched along with KTM Duke 200, earlier this year. This all-new motorcycle is expected to debut sometime in the middle of 2013, after Bajaj launches the KTM Duke 390 in India.

 The Duke 390 is expected to be unveiled at upcoming Milan Motorcycle Show, 2012 in November and the bike could have an Indian launch as early as March 2013. We are expecting the Pulsar 375 to launch few months later, as it will be sharing a plenty of parts with the Duke 390, however at a much cheaper price tag. Trends suggest that the Duke 390 might have a Rs. 2 lakh price tag but, we at BikeDekho expect Bajaj Pulsar 375 to cost somewhere around Rs. 1.4-1.5 lakh.
So, at this price 2013 Bajaj Pulsar 375, which promises to be the most powerful Pulsar ever built, will be reasonable to recreate the dynamics of 350cc and above segment. As per the word on the street, KTM Duke 390 will be heavily based on Duke 200 model and Bajaj can also follow the same mechanism.
You can read the full specification of KTM Duke 390 here

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