Tuesday 29 May 2012



  • New digital – Analog combo meter console
  • All secure ignition switch with key shutter
  • Diamond lustre headlight
  • Anti drag fuel tank
  • 5 spoke wheels & front and rear disc brakes.
  • Prism shell LED tail lamp

  • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    Engine
    TypeAir cooled, 4 - stroke single cylinder OHC
    Displacement149.2 cc
    Max. Power10.6 kW (14.4 PO@ 8500 rpm)
    Max. Torque12.80 N m @ 6500 rpm
    Bore x Stroke57.3 x 57.8 mm
    CarburettorCV type with carburetor controlled variable ignition
    StartingSelf Start
    IngnitionAMI - Advanced Microprocessor Ignition Sy
    Transmission & Chassis
    CluchMultiplate wet
    Gear box5 Speed constant mesh
    Chassis TypeTabular, diamond type
    Suspension
    FrontTelescopic hydraulic type
    RearRectuglar swing arm with 5 step adjustab gas reservior suspension
    Brakes
    Front BrakeDisc Dia 240 mm
    Rear Brake DiscDisc Dia 220 mm
    Rear Brake DrumDrum internal expanding shoe type (130 mm)
    Wheels & Tyres
    Rim Size Front18 x 1.85, 5 Spoke cast wheel
    Rim Size Rear18 x 2.15, 5 Spoke cast wheel
    Tyre Size Front80 / 100 x 18 – 47 P
    Tyre Size Rear100 / 90 x 18 – 56 P
    Electricals
    Battery12 V -4 Ah, MF battery
    Head Light12 V -35 WI 35W - Halogen bulb – Trapeze
    Tail Stop Lamp12 V -0.5 WI 4.1W (LED lamps - Clear lens)
    Turn Signal Lamp12 V -21 W (Amber bulb) x 4 nos. (MFR - CI)
    Dimensions
    Length2080mm
    Width765mm
    Height1145mm
    Wheelbase1325 mm
    Ground Clearance145 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity12.1 litre (Min)
    Reserve1.5 litre (Usable reserve)



    SERVICE
    Breakthrough service package with 3 years/40000 kms. warranty period. Plus, 6 Free service benefits up to 560 days.
    FREE SERVICE SCHEDULE
    1st Free Service:
    500 - 750 Kms. or 60 days from the date of purchase, whichever is earlier.
    2nd Free Service:
    2500 - 2800 Kms. or 100 days from the date of previous service, whichever is earlier.
    3rd Free Service:
    5000 - 5500 Kms. or 100 days from the date of previous service, whichever is earlier.
    4th Free Service:
    7000 - 7500 Kms. or 100 days from the date of previous service, whichever is earlier.
    5th Free Service:
    9000 - 9500 Kms. or 100 days from the date of previous service, whichever is earlier.
    6th Free Service:
    11000 -11500 Kms. or 100 days from the date of previous service, whichever is earlier.




Saturday 26 May 2012

CB TWISTER


CLE SUMMARY

Name:CB Twister
Type:Commuter
Fuel Consumption:
City
55.00
Fuel Consumption:
Highway
70.00

VERDICT

FORLooks
Honda brand name
High Mileage
AGAINSTPoor customer service

OUR RATINGS

Appearance:
Comfort:
Features:
Performance:
Value for money:

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement:109cc
Engine:109cc, 4-Stroke
Maximum Power:9 Bhp @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque:9 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Gears:4 Manual
Chassis Type:Advance Design Diamond, twin pipe type
Cooling Type:Air Cooling

DIMENSIONS

Length:1972.00 mm
Width:742.00 mm
Height:1075.00 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Weight:108.00 kg
Ground Clearance:180.00 mm
Fuel Tank:8.00 ltrs
Wheelbase:1262.00 mm
Electrical System:Battery - 12 V:5 AH
Headlamp:Halogen 12V 35/35 W
Battery Type:Maintainance Free
Battery Voltage:12V
Battery Capacity:3 AH
Wheel Type:Alloys
Wheel Size:70/100 -17 - 80/100 -17 mm
Tubeless:





TVS Motor Company unveils 2012 TVS Apache Series

Hosur, 30 April, 2012:

TVS Motor Company today announced the launch of its new 2012 Apache Series RTR with an all new beast themed styling. The new design, with all lines pulled back, all excesses eliminated and all curves chiseled to perfection, synergizes seamlessly with a high performance powertrain to look dynamic, even when stationary. The new design and styling has been incorporated in all TVS Apache models namely TVS Apache RTR 160, TVS Apache RTR 180 and TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS. 
"We have taken the Apache RTR to the next level with obsessive engineering and menacing design.
The priority in every step of the Apache brand's development has been race bred performance.
 Every system, detail and component has been tuned to maximize performance. Apache as a brand
has been very well received," H S Goindi, President-Marketing, TVS Motor Company said. The new
 breed of TVS Apache RTRs will shoulder a hallmark, one-of-its kind pilot lamps, inspired by the
 'eye of fury' - which consists of LED light guide technology combined with new pilot lamps to
form a pair of intense animalistic eyes that is activated on ignition, night or day.

Chiseled and sharp tank shrouds constitute a revolutionary new aerodynamic package which helps
reduce engine heat helping in unbridled top end performance for race enthusiasts and increasing the
 usable power and crispness of response.

The bike sports a sculpted digital console with new muscled styling and race inspired carbon

 fiber cues. The new nocturnal blue backlit display adds to the design element.

Leaner race designed new aggressively angled seat cowls along with a muscled engine
 cowl echoing an aerodynamic razored design, brings the new design full-circle, giving the RTR a racier feel.

The TVS Apache RTR series has best power-to-weight ratio in its class. Sheathed in
 edgy grunge-style graphics in dual colour scheme, the TVS Apache RTR 160 dishes out
15.2 ps of raw power and can be pushed to speeds up to 118 kmph. The TVS Apache RTR 180
however churns out 17.03 ps of bone-crunching power that can reach speeds of up to 124 kmph.

The new TVS Apache RTR 160 comes in four dual tone colours, namely green, red. Yellow
 and grey with black being the base. The new TVS Apache RTR 180 also comes in four
colours of white, yellow, grey and black while the ABS version will be available in white and black.

The new TVS Apache Series RTR is immediately available in TVS dealerships across the country.
 While the TVS Apache RTR 160 will cost Rs. 67,505 (Ex showroom Delhi), TVS Apache RTR 180
 will be Rs. 72,090 (Ex showroom Delhi) and TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS will cost Rs. 82,780
 (Ex showroom Delhi).

Friday 25 May 2012



Yamaha Fazer




After the huge success in 150cc segment with Yamaha FZ16, FZS, Fazer and Yamaha YZF R15, now Yamaha Motor India Pvt. Ltd. Is reported to launch another stunning bike Yamaha Fazer in the 250cc segment. Last year, Yamaha had stormed the Indian motorcycle market with the launch of Yamaha FZ16, FZS, Fazer and Yamaha YZF R15 and now the expected launch of Yamaha Fazer 250cc is the another step forward to capture 250cc segment where a few competitors are there.
The all new Yamaha Fazer 250cc is expected to be endowed with 249 cc, 4-stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft) petrol engine with five speed manual transmission. This 249 cc power-plant produces good power and torque. It produces 20PS of maximum power 20Nm of maximum torque. This higher level of power and torque results excellent acceleration so that Yamaha Fazer 250 cc can break the barrier of 100 kmph in a very shorter span of time.
The Yamaha Fazer brand had been launched to target the Indian youth with its sporty stylish look and high performance engine. Earlier, the 150cc segment was totally dominated by the Bajaj Pulsar and Hero Honda CBZ but the Yamaha is, now, giving tough competition to these bikes. The Yamaha Fazer price is bit higher for 150cc segment but still it is continuously doing well in Indian motorcycle market because of its overall smart design, higher quality levels, full digital console and Yamaha’s brand name. The high performance engine offers excellent power, torque and acceleration. Its stylish and aggressive look, comfy riding position with antiskid seat skin, wider tyres with light weight alloy wheels, attract the youth and sports bike lovers.
The Yamaha Fazer 153cc is available only with one variant and four exciting colours. The 153cc, 4-stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft) petrol engine is also endowed with five speed manual transmission. This 153cc power-plant produces good power and torque. It produces 14PS of maximum power at 7500 rpm with 14Nm of maximum torque 6000 rpm. This higher level of power and torque results excellent acceleration so thatYamaha Fazer can break the barrier of 60kmph in just 5.2 seconds and it can touch the top speed mark of 108.8 kmph.
Yamaha Motor India uses innovative technology to make Yamaha Fazer a comfortable, powerful and stylish bike to offer great ridability, comfort, performance and aggressive look. The 12 liter larger fuel tank makes it able for long and stress free journey on highway. TheYamaha Fazer is loaded with a number of advanced features that offer excellent ridability. Some of its striking features are its aerodynamic large cowl and wind shield make it stylish as well as protect rider from wind blast on highway. Its excellent riding posture makes the long journey on highway more comfortable. Yamaha Fazer is the first bike in Indian auto market which is loaded with the mid-ship muffler that concentrates weight close to gravity point and offers excellent riding control. Its trendy rear view mirrors, sleek graphic design and sporty twin headlamps add more style to the bike. The Yamaha Fazer is packed with the widest rear radial tyre that makes its grip and control better at rough or slippery road and at high speed. Its sporty digital console LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) meters with carbon patterns make it more stylish and offer clear vision.Yamaha Fazer Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy
Earlier, Yamaha bikes were known as worst bike in terms of mileage or fuel economy but now Yamaha Motor India bucks the trend by the launch of its FZ16, FZS and Yamaha Fazer bikes. The Yamaha Fazer is loaded with 153cc, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air-Cooled, SOHC petrol engine with five speed return type manual transmission that delivers excellent engine performance with better fuel efficiency. However, its wider rear tyre reduces its fuel economy but still Yamaha Motor India got success to take 50+kmpl mileage from this bike. The Yamaha Fazer offers a mileage of 43.4 kmpl in urban traffic condition while on highway it gives mileage of 54.2 kmpl.
The new Yamaha Fazer 250 cc might be loaded with 249cc, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air-Cooled, SOHC petrol engine
 that will make the performance of the engine very good and excellent. The all new Yamaha Fazer 250cc is
expected to offer excellent mileage.

Yamaha Fazer Colors

The Yamaha Fazer is available with four stunning colours that are Lava Red, Midnight Black, Flaming Orange and
Electric Blue.
The body of the bike is painted at the fuel tank, side fairings, front mud guard and offers very stylish look to the
Yamaha Fazer.

Acceleration and Pick up of Yamaha Fazer

As we already discussed, Yamaha Fazer is loaded with the powerful engine that delivers excellent
 engine performance. Yamaha Fazeris powered by the 153cc, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air-Cooled, SOHC
 petrol engine with five speed return
type manual transmission that produces 14PS of maximum power at 7500 rpm with
14Nm of maximum torque at 6000 rpm.
 This higher level of torque at comparatively low rev results excellent acceleration and engine performance.
This 153cc power-plant makes Yamaha Fazer to cross the 60 kmph mark in just 5.2 seconds
 and makes it able to touch the top speed mark of 108.8 kmph.
The new Yamaha Fazer 250 cc is expected to be powered by the 249cc, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air-Cooled,
 SOHC petrol engine. The powerful 250cc power-plant makes the all new Yamaha Fazer 250 cc 
able to generate zipper acceleration and pick up.

Appearance of Yamaha Fazer

For any bike that comes in premium 150cc segment; appearance is very important and Yamaha Fazer
 never disappoints the customers in this respect. The front appearance of the Yamaha Fazer
is much impressive with its sporty and stylish look that
makes it like any high end sports bike. The aggressive twin headlamps with stylish windshield, large cowl
and trendy rear view mirrors which is placed on the cowl make the front appearance of the bike very aggressive.
The large 12 liter petrol tank with large tank cowl, LED tail lamps, digital console LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
speedometer and tachometer with carbon pattern add more style to the bike. Sleek graphics on the cowl
 of the bike make it appearance sporty
. The Yamaha Fazer is equipped with light weight black alloy wheels that not only make its look stylish
 but also it enhances the performance of the bike.
The all new stylish cum most-awaited bike Yamaha Fazer 250 cc is also expected to carry same features
 and appearance as the older version of the Yamaha Fazer with minor changes which will be exactly
known at the time of the launch.

Comfort Feature of Yamaha Fazer

Yamaha Motor India uses the new generation technology to make Yamaha Fazer a most comfortable bike in its segment.
 This all new power machine is loaded with a number of advanced features that offer comfort, convenience and excellent
 riding experience with its Digital Console LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) meters for clear vision, Electric-Start
, Low-Fuel and Oil
Indicator, Low Battery Indicator: Wide and Comfortable seats with anti-skid seat skin.
 Tubeless radial tyres are another feature that offer stress free comfortable off-road riding.

Dimensions of Yamaha Fazer

The dimensions of the Yamaha Fazer are – its length is 1975mm, width is 770mm and height is
 1045mm while the height of seat is 790mm.
The wheelbase of bike is 1335mm. The kerb weight of the Yamaha Fazer is 141 kg.
 The ground clearance of the Yamaha Fazer is 160mm that is pretty helpful at bumpy roads.
The dimensions of the all new Yamaha Fazer 250 cc are – its length is 2030 mm, width is 745 mm and height is 1050 mm
while  the height of seat is 780mm.
The wheelbase of bike is 1370 mm. The kerb weight of the Yamaha Fazer 250cc is 139.2 kg.
 The ground clearance of the all new Yamaha Fazer 250cc is very impressive.

Yamaha Fazer Engine

As we already discussed that the Yamaha Fazer is available only with one variant which is powered
 by the high performance
petrol engine. The Yamaha Fazer is packed with 153cc, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air-Cooled, SOHC
 (Single Overhead Camshaft) petrol engine with five speed return type manual transmission
 that can produce maximum power of 14PS at 7500 rpm with maximum
 torque of 14Nm at 6000 rpm. This high capacity engine delivers excellent engine power and performance that results in
zipping acceleration.
The Yamaha Fazer 250 cc is expected to come with a engine capacity of 249 cc, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air-Cooled, SOHC
(Single Overhead Camshaft) petrol engine with five speed return type manual transmission that will produce maximum
 power of 20 PS and a maximum torque of 20 Nm. The engine is expected to be endowed on the bigger
 fuel injected power plant which will  ensure every drop of fuel to be used in a precise way.
This high capacity engine delivers excellent engine power and performance
that results excellent acceleration.

Yamaha Fazer Wheels

Yamaha Motor India uses light weight all black alloy wheels that not only make the look of the Yamaha Fazer
 stylish but also enhance the performance of the bike. Both front and rear sides of the
 bike are packed with the 17” alloy wheel with 100/60  front wheels and 140/60mm rear wheel.
Both front and rear wheels of the Yamaha Fazer are packed  with the tubeless radial
tyres that offer stress free comfortable riding experience even at off-road conditions.
The much-awaited Yamaha Fazer 250cc is expected to be bestowed with the 17”
alloy wheels with the tyre specification as
100/80 – 17 M/C 52 S in the front wheel and 130/70 – 17 M/C 62 S in the rear wheel.
 Both front and rear wheels of the YamahaFazer 250 cc is expected to be packed with the tubeless
radial tyres that offer stress free
comfortable riding experience even at off-road conditions.

Suspension of Yamaha Fazer

Yamaha Motors India uses advanced suspension system to make the Yamaha Fazer a comfortable bike
with easier control.
The Yamaha Fazer is packed with advanced front Telescopic suspension system with seven step adjustable
Mono-cross rear suspension system that reduce jerks on bumpy roads and offer easier handling and exhilarating
 riding experience.
The all new upcoming Yamaha Fazer 250cc is also expected to come with very advanced suspension system with
front Telescopic suspension system and monolink monoshock rear suspension system.

Handling & Control Yamaha Fazer

Yamaha Motor India uses advanced newer generation technology to make the handling and controlling of the
Yamaha Fazer very comfortable. Its advanced front and rear suspension system reduces jerks
 on bumpy roads and enhances handling and control of the bike.
Its aerodynamic cowl and wind shield protect the rider from wind blasts on highway and enhances the stability
of the Yamaha Fazer  and offer comfortable driving experience on long journey. Its larger Hydraulic front disk brake
with rear drum brake decelerate the bike sooner and enhance safety.
 Yamaha Motor India placed the switches at very convenient place of Yamaha Fazer for easy
 access, so there is no need to distract your eyes from road and can enjoy its hassle-free riding.

YAMAHA FZ



Yamaha Bikes

Founded In : July 1, 1955 (Yamaha, Japan)
Headquarters: Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan.
Founder:
Products: Vehicles, ATVs, Motorbikes, Vehicle Engines, personal water crafts.
Founded In : July 1, 1955 (Yamaha, Japan)
Website: www.yamaha.com

As the name implies, the Yamaha Motor Company is a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company.

 Yamaha Motor is the world's second largest producer of motorcycles after Honda. Yamaha made its
 elementary invasion into India in 1985. The most important aspect of Yamaha Motor Company is that 
they aim at satisfying their customers and exceed their expectations. The Yamaha Motor Company
 believes in creating Kando that is touching their heart by making Yamaha an exclusive and trusted brand.
 In other words providing people with a decent amount of choice and living up to their likelihood.
 What provides them the satisfaction is that they believe that they should deliver the first time and
 every time with world class products and services showing their passion for customers. In 2008, 
Yamaha Motor Companyentered into an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to become a joint investor
 in the motorcycle manufacturing company "India Yamaha Motor Private Limited (IYM)". 
The success mantra is that they believe in commitment which makes them grow through continuously 
modernizing their business processes for creating value and knowledge accross their customers which 
ultimately help the company to earn loyalty of the partners and increasing their stakeholder value. AS a result ,
 the goodwill of the company increases and so as the faith of people.
The motto of the company is to put customers first in everything they do and this makes them to

 work on the improvement of most of the loopoles they find and hence decisions are taken by keeping customers
 in mind.
The Yamaha is better known as a company that makes the world its field and offers products for the land,
 the water, the snowfields and the sky, Yamaha Motor strives to be a company that “offers new excitement and
a more fulfilling life for people all over the world”