CBR 1000RR The Name Is Enough

Sired by a MotoGP champion and tempered in the fires of world superbike and endurance competition, all- new CBR1000RR Fireblade vividly brings to life searing performance, omniscient control and a thrilling beauty and simplicity of form that sets hearts and minds racing.
Engine Liquid- cooled 4-Stroke 16-Value DOHC inline 4

Specifications
Displacement 999 cm3
Bore X Stroke 76 X 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio 12.3:1
Max. Power Output 131 kW/12,000 min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max.Torque 112 Nm /8,000 min-1 (95/1/EC)
Carburation PGM – DSFI electronic fuel injection
Ignition System Computer – Controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance.
Starter electric
Transmission 6-Speed
Final Drive # 530 O-ring Sealed chain
Dimension (LxWxH) 2,080 x 685 x 1,130 mm
Wheelbase 1,410 mm
Seat Height 820 mm
Ground Clearance 130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.7 Litres (including 4-litre LCD –indicated reserve)
Suspension Front 43 mm inverted HMAS cartridge- type telescopic fork with step less preload, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 120 mm axle travel.
Suspension Rear unit Pro-link with gas- charged HMAS damper featuring 10- step preload and step less compression and rebound damping adjustment,135 mm axle travel.
Wheel Front Hollow –section triple –spoke cast aluminium
Wheel Rear Hollow –section triple –spoke cast aluminium
Tyres Front 120/70 – ZR17M/C (58 W)
Tyres Rear 190/50 – ZR17M/C (73 W)
Brakes Front 320 x 4.5 mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston caliper,*Combined ABS and sintered metal pads
Brakes Rear 220 x 5 mm dual hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper,*Combined ABS and sintered metal pads
Frame Diamond; aluminium composite twin – spar
Caster Angle 23° 18’
Trial 96.3 mm
Kerb weight 199 kg (F: 105 kg; R: 94 kg) * 210 kg (F: 109 kg; R: 101 kg)
CBR 1000 RR

Happy Diwali And Your Gift From Bajaj Is.....

With the onset of the festive season, Pune-based bikemaker, Bajaj Auto has introduced a special new Metallic Orange colour for its premier performance-oriented Pulsar brand. The new colour will be available on the flagship Pulsar 220F DTSi, the 220 DTSI and the Pulsar 180 DTSi. Knowing the young and energy-filled market of Pulsar lovers, Bajaj Auto has released the new paint scheme in order to appeal to the Indian youth and it will be a strong distinguishing factor bringing in a lot of exclusivity along with class and flair. Until now the Pulsar range was limited to four colour tones that included silver, black, red and blue but now with the addition of the Metallic Orange shade, it has added a lot of fresh feel to the Pulsar range. The Pulsar in Orange Metallic colour also sports a two-tone paint job with black centre panels and black footpeg stays.

Mr. S Sridhar, President Motorcycle Business, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said: "Pulsar has proven its performance both on the road and on the sales charts as well as. It is by far the leading sports machine in India with a consistent 50% market share beating its Indian and Japanese competitors by a wide margin. To add more zest to the Pulsar, we have introduced a new two tone orange color that is definitely going to make heads turn. The color is specifically for the young Pulsar lovers and shows a good spectrum from a fresh yellowish orange in the sunlight to a deep, reddish orange in the shade adds a fresh new perspective to the bike."

Happy Diwali

KTM And Bajaj In 125cc Sports

The high-performance range of street bikes to be launched from the Bajaj-KTM collaboration are expected to carry a price tag of more than Rs 100,000 each.

Both companies have been involved in the development of a variety of motorcycles over the past 24 months, starting from 125cc.

The first of these bikes would be launched in the European market by the end of this year, followed by the India launch during the first half of next year.
Rajiv Bajaj, managing director, Bajaj Auto, said, "Whatever product will be out in the market will be at a very significant premium as against brands like the Pulsar. Else, what is the use of bringing such a product?"

The Rs 100,000 or more cost for the Bajaj-KTM range of 125cc bikes would be more than twice the average price of a 125cc bike sold presently in India. These are priced at Rs 43,000-Rs 46,000.

KTM And Bajaj In 125cc SBK

Honda’s 250cc bike by Diwali

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) plans to debut in the 250cc space in the next six months. Sources said the bike will hit the market before Diwali and will be priced at around Rs 1.5 lakh.

“R&D work on the bike is complete and trial production will begin in the next three months. HMSI is banking heavily on this bike as it will its first offering in in this segment, which is heating up,” said the source. TVS is also planning to launch a product in this segment, its first too.
However, before the 250cc bike hits the market, HMSI will introduce upgrades of its 125cc Shine and also launch the upgraded Unicorn (150cc) — the third upgrade since its launch 5 years back.
Another bike that could get volumes and marketshare for HMSI is the 110cc CB Twister, which is its first launch in the highly competitive mass segment. The space is so far dominated by Hero Honda’s offerings and Bajaj’s Discover.
“With Twister we are attempting to revive the mass-market segment and hope to sell around 2.2 lakh units by FY11. The product will also help us increase our market share from 13% to around 15% by the next financial year,” said Naresh Rattan, VP (marketing and sales), HMSI.
Since the pricing of Twister (Rs 44,870- Rs 51,150 ex showroom Mumbai) is premium in the 110cc market, the company is confident of selling good numbers. However, a HMSI dealer, who did not wish to be named, said, “the price of Twister is very close to that of Shine and it might eat into the latter’s market.”
Unconcerned about any cannibalisation, the HMSI official said a price gap will be created as upgrades of Shine and Stunner are launched. Shine currently sells around 25,000 units a month, while the Stunner sells 10,000 units.
Meanwhile, HMSI’s 15-lakh-unit Manesar plant is running at near-full capacity. Rattan said the possibility of setting up a new plant is being considered and a decision will be taken this year.
Despite labour issues in the Manesar belt, HMSI expects to close the year with sales of 1.25 million two-wheelers. It aims to sell 1.5 million units in the next fiscal.
Rattan said HMSI is optimistic of increasing exports as well. “We will close the year with 83,000 units —next year it will be over a lakh units”.

Dna India

Honda VTR 250

Say Hi  to the 2011 Honda VTR250 - a naked, learner friendly machine ideal for restricted licence holders.
The 250cc four-stroke V-twin's destined, at the moment.The Honda Machine With liquid-cooled just 161kg and has a seat height of 775mm, which should make it ideal for newcomers wanting a light bike that's not too tall.
And that's good news, because at 29.9bhp the Honda conveniently falls into the sub-33bhp category, making it legal for restricted licence holders.
We first looked at the little VTR in 2009. Honda didn't import it then and they don't look as though they're going to bother in 2011.
We're waiting for Honda (India) to get back to us over whether they have plans to bring the bike into the country.


2011 Honda VTR250 specs:

Type V-twin 90° liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Layout DOHC
Displacement 250cc
Power 29.9 hp at 10,500 rpm
Torque 22 Nm at 8,500 rpm
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Tubular steel chassis
41mm telescopic fork
Rear Monoshock with adjustable preload/damping
Front tyre 110/70-17
Rear 140/70-17
Seat height 775 mm
Wheelbase 1405 mm
Front two-piston caliper 220mm Disc
Fuel capacity 12.4 litres
Dry weight 161 kg
Colours white, red, black

Fuel Injection OverView

Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s.
A fuel injection system is designed and calibrated specifically for the type(s) of fuel it will handle. Most fuel injection systems are for gasoline or diesel applications. A variety of injection systems have existed since the earliest usage of the internal combustion engine.
The primary difference between carburetors and fuel injection is that fuel injection atomizes the fuel by forcibly pumping it through a small nozzle under high pressure, while a carburetor relies on low pressure created by intake air rushing through it to add the fuel to the airstream.
The fuel injector is only a nozzle and a valve: the power to inject the fuel comes from a pump or a pressure container farther back in the fuel supply^.

HERO HONDA REGISTERS HIGHEST-EVER QUARTERLY SALES OF 1.2 MN

HERO HONDA REGISTERS HIGHEST-EVER QUARTERLY SALES OF 1.2 MN


REPORTS 5TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF MILLION-PLUS UNIT SALES

•TURNOVER (NET SALES & OTHER OPERATING INCOME) GROWS BY 12%

Highlights of Q1, FY’10-11

•Total cumulative sales for Q1 FY10-11 stands at 12,34,039 units, growth of 10 per cent

•Total turnover (Net Sales & Other Operating income) Rs 4296.61crores •Net profit after tax at Rs. 491.69 crores

•EBIDTA margin for the quarter 14 per cent

•Fifth consecutive quarter of million-plus unit sales

New Delhi, July 29, 2010: Riding on its highest-ever quarterly sales of 1.2 million, Hero Honda Motors Ltd (HHML), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, today announced its first quarter (April-June) results for the Financial Year (FY) 2010-11, with continued market leadership and steady growth.
The Q1’11 also marked the fifth consecutive quarter registering sales of over one million two-wheeler units.
Fuelled by its all-time high monthly sales of 4.35 lakh unist (in May) and yet another four-lakh plus sales in June, Hero Honda registered a total turnover (Net Sales & Other Operating income) of Rs 4296.61crores. The company’s turnover was Rs 3829.16 crores in the corresponding period last fiscal.
The company reported profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 491.69 crores and EBIDTA margin of 14%, in the face of a steep rise in commodity prices in the first half of the quarter and additional expenditure incurred on account of conversion to new emission norms. The company’s PAT for the corresponding period last fiscal (April – June’ 09-10) was Rs 500.11 crores
Dr. Brijmohan Lall, Chairman, Hero Honda Motors Ltd, said “The value systems ingrained in the very foundations of Hero Honda’s culture combined with our strong partnerships, dealer network, joint venture partners as well as customers’ confidence have continued to drive our success in the market. We are committed to adhering to the highest standards, and will continue to strive towards achieving new landmarks and milestones.”
Mr. Pawan Munjal, MD & CEO, Hero Honda Motors Ltd said, “It has been a record quarter of highest-ever numbers, and we could have done even better but for the short supply of some components. On the other hand, it was a challenging quarter for the bottom line due to the rise in commodity prices. Switching over to the new emission norms also added to the expenditure, even as we witnessed substantial increase in input costs in the first half of the quarter.
“Going forward, we are striving to meet continuously rising demand of our products in the market. Accordingly, we are scaling up production in our existing plants to meet the expected market demand.”
Q1 of FY ‘11 witnessed growth from all segments of Hero Honda models. The refreshed models of Glamour and Glamour FI - introduced in April’10 are doing very well in the deluxe segment. Sales of Pleasure have also recorded a growth of over 50 per cent and have crossed the threshold of 25,000 unit sales per month.
Hero Honda, as the Presenting Partner of the Queens Baton Relay, and a Partner of the XIX Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010, has initiated a slew of programmes to generate the spirit of sports and connect with customers across the country.
In yet another validation of Hero Honda’s popularity amongst its customers, the company recently won the “Most Preferred Brand of Two-Wheelers" award at the CNBC Awaaz Consumer Awards.