Showing posts with label Bike info. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bike info. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Which one makes the bike Economic - Mileage? or Maintenance?
Most of us have confusion about choosing the bike.
Some prefer bikes with lesser mileage and some prefer bikes which provides lesser mileage but low maintenance cost.
Which is better? A Bike with Better mileage? or A bike with Better maintenance?
For this debate let's assume a Story.
The Hero is a commuter who needs to travel 50Kms daily to travel from his home to office and from his office to home.
He travels 20days in a month and in Saturdays and Sundays he wont use his bike.
So for a year He need to travel 50*20*12 = 12000Kms.
Of course all bikes needs regular oil change within every 3000kms since he is using a poor grade engine oil just for Rs. 150.
If our Hero buys a bike that provides a better mileage,
say 70kmpl and more will be his bike's mileage and his bike would give him quite charging maintenance say he spends around 500.Rs extra for each service to make his bike better every time he changes oil. (Rs. 500 is too (too, too, too...) much for a new bike. but its just an assumption.
The Total expenditure will be:
Petrol Charges - 12000/70*50.Rs(price of petrol)= 8600. Rs (nearly)
Servicing and Engine oil - 4*(500+150) = 2600. Rs
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Total = 11,200. Rs
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Suppose if our hero buys a bike with lower mileage and lower maintenance,
say 50Kmpl and more will be his bike's mileage and Rs.0 will be his maintenance cost but still he need to change the engine oil. Still "Rs.0" is not possible for the new bike since it might require at least small screw change or bulb change.
The Total expenditure will be:
Petrol Charges - 12000/50*50.Rs(price of petrol) = 12000.Rs (nearly)
Servicing and Engine oil - 4*(0+150) = 600.Rs
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Total = 12,600.Rs
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This means that an average bike with 70kmpl+ mileage will save you nearly 3600.Rs a year and 1,400.Rs comparatively even if it has poor maintenance cost.
Which means Mileage is more prior than Maintenance for a bike to be owned.
So Make wise plans accordingly...
Some prefer bikes with lesser mileage and some prefer bikes which provides lesser mileage but low maintenance cost.
Which is better? A Bike with Better mileage? or A bike with Better maintenance?
For this debate let's assume a Story.
The Hero is a commuter who needs to travel 50Kms daily to travel from his home to office and from his office to home.
He travels 20days in a month and in Saturdays and Sundays he wont use his bike.
So for a year He need to travel 50*20*12 = 12000Kms.
Of course all bikes needs regular oil change within every 3000kms since he is using a poor grade engine oil just for Rs. 150.
If our Hero buys a bike that provides a better mileage,
say 70kmpl and more will be his bike's mileage and his bike would give him quite charging maintenance say he spends around 500.Rs extra for each service to make his bike better every time he changes oil. (Rs. 500 is too (too, too, too...) much for a new bike. but its just an assumption.
The Total expenditure will be:
Petrol Charges - 12000/70*50.Rs(price of petrol)= 8600. Rs (nearly)
Servicing and Engine oil - 4*(500+150) = 2600. Rs
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Total = 11,200. Rs
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Suppose if our hero buys a bike with lower mileage and lower maintenance,
say 50Kmpl and more will be his bike's mileage and Rs.0 will be his maintenance cost but still he need to change the engine oil. Still "Rs.0" is not possible for the new bike since it might require at least small screw change or bulb change.
The Total expenditure will be:
Petrol Charges - 12000/50*50.Rs(price of petrol) = 12000.Rs (nearly)
Servicing and Engine oil - 4*(0+150) = 600.Rs
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Total = 12,600.Rs
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This means that an average bike with 70kmpl+ mileage will save you nearly 3600.Rs a year and 1,400.Rs comparatively even if it has poor maintenance cost.
Which means Mileage is more prior than Maintenance for a bike to be owned.
So Make wise plans accordingly...
Best Engine Oil for your Bike
According to Indian Biking and the Environmental condition, I would like to suggest 3 Engine Oil Brands according to my knowledge.
- Castrol Power: I will suggest Castrol as the best for the people who loves speed and speed only and doesn't cares about changing the oil periodically (i.e., for every 1500Kms). The Engine oil is very light and hence expect more vibration from the engine also the oil gets dirt easily.It gets Rank 3.
- Elf Gold: occupies Rank 2 Then comes the elf, this engine oil stands better than Castrol Power, but the synthetic Engine oil is not suited for extreme cold conditions and you'll face some problems with increased viscosity. But it ensures smoother drive. Lifetime of engine oil should be slightly more than 1500kms not more than 2000kms.
- Shell: Best Engine oil, which would include both lesser viscosity and Smoother drive. The Engine oil allows you to make race as well as helps maintain your engine good without unwanted dirt. Real bike experience can be enjoyed with the engine oil and you an feel the difference.
- Suppose if you are a biker who concentrates on efficiency of the Engine oil, go for Mobil - fully synthetic, and you need not change the engine oil for 9000Kms and you'll enjoy your bikes efficiency too. I suggest this engine oil for very new bikes. One you complete your first service change to this engine oil, enjoy 9000kms smooth drive, then change to any one of the above.
- suppose if your bike has crossed 3 years and if it was the time to protect your bike's performance also want to increase the life, I suggest the Shell Engine oil for Old cars, am not sure about the name, but i heard that it decreases wearing capability of the engine to the max. believe me i suggested it to most of my friends and they are happy with it.
Hope it was useful for you...
Best 100cc segment Bike - Economy
It gives me immense pleasure to make a review about the 100cc bike segment which is in matured stage (moreover we can call it is in Declining stage) which ruled the Motorcycle segment since 1986 and retained for nearly two decades.
Even now the craze for 100cc bikes has not been reduced that much among the commuters who expect mileage and comfortable riding.
Ooh!!! still the tiny engines has a separate market in India according to foreigners. but we could proudly say even with a tiny engine we enjoy a lot in terms of performance too which has been a special point in the current market situation.
Lets get into our comparison:
The Top bike manufacturers in the 100cc segment are HeroHonda followed by Bajaj, TVS, Yamaha and Honda
Hero Honda with its Passion Pro (latest version of 100cc bike) now leads the sales as well as the sturdiness of the bike makes its to be more economic. The Bikes output power and Torque are more satisfactory and ensures that it is worthy to be praised as a good bike.
Next comes Bajaj Discover 100cc (over taking its predecessor Platina in terms of mileage and gets the next position). The Discover even though built for mileage and ensure top end mileage, the bike also carries a powerful engine which makes the bike fastest in 100cc bikes.
Then comes the TVS Star winning almost in every aspects good mileage, Good performance, Good looks, etc... But the only thing is it has bigger tanks which is also a pros when we speak about traveling long distances.
Yamaha with its Libero G5 and Alba, the same engine in different dresses. Even though the engine size is bigger compared to other bikes, the output power and torque are less comparatively. also it has the heaviest bike category (ranging from 125 to 132kgs)
Honda CB Twister latest launch from Honda. The bike easily wins the other bikes in terms of Top Speed, Pickup and Styling etc...
So in terms of Best torque(Pickup), the order of the bikes falls like this:
So in the Mileage concept, the Beat bikes order will be:
Even now the craze for 100cc bikes has not been reduced that much among the commuters who expect mileage and comfortable riding.
Ooh!!! still the tiny engines has a separate market in India according to foreigners. but we could proudly say even with a tiny engine we enjoy a lot in terms of performance too which has been a special point in the current market situation.
Lets get into our comparison:
The Top bike manufacturers in the 100cc segment are HeroHonda followed by Bajaj, TVS, Yamaha and Honda
Hero Honda with its Passion Pro (latest version of 100cc bike) now leads the sales as well as the sturdiness of the bike makes its to be more economic. The Bikes output power and Torque are more satisfactory and ensures that it is worthy to be praised as a good bike.
Next comes Bajaj Discover 100cc (over taking its predecessor Platina in terms of mileage and gets the next position). The Discover even though built for mileage and ensure top end mileage, the bike also carries a powerful engine which makes the bike fastest in 100cc bikes.
Then comes the TVS Star winning almost in every aspects good mileage, Good performance, Good looks, etc... But the only thing is it has bigger tanks which is also a pros when we speak about traveling long distances.
Yamaha with its Libero G5 and Alba, the same engine in different dresses. Even though the engine size is bigger compared to other bikes, the output power and torque are less comparatively. also it has the heaviest bike category (ranging from 125 to 132kgs)
Honda CB Twister latest launch from Honda. The bike easily wins the other bikes in terms of Top Speed, Pickup and Styling etc...
So in terms of Best torque(Pickup), the order of the bikes falls like this:
- CBTwister - 109cc - 9nm @6000rpm
- Platina - 99.3cc - 8.1nm @4500rpm
- Passion Pro - 97.2cc - 8.05nm @4500rpm
- Discover - 94.3cc - 7.85nm @5000rpm
- Yamaha G5 - 106cc - 7.85nm @6000rpm
- TVS Star - 99.7cc - 7.5nm @5000rpm
So in the Mileage concept, the Beat bikes order will be:
- Discover - Smallest Engine, Lesser weight but with better torque (Best Mileage = 85kmpl+)
- Passion Pro - Upgraded engine with carefully designed for torque (Best Mileage = 80kmpl+)
- Platina - Second best torque produced, the bike's design ensures free flow travel with then bike (Best Mileage = 80kmpl+)
- CB Twister - Topper in Torque, but engine cc is bigger hence mileage = 75kmpl+)
- TVS Star - All time star - strong performance (Best Mileage =75kmpl +)
- Yamaha G5 - Best Mileage (70kmpl +)
The Economic 100cc Bike award goes to Discover 100
Pulsar 220 DTSi - Fear the Fastest Guy
The New Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-i, the all new name of the Bajaj's power packed series of Entry Level Sport bike.
Again the Pulsar has become the leader overtaking its international branded competitor YAMAHA.
Actually, it was bajaj who changed the carburetor Engine into Fuel injected engine, which is too costly and the fuel injector was prepared by Delphi. Hence this replacement of carburetor instead of Fi has saved lots and lots of money along with that Si was an already available technology which also contributed lesser R&D expenses. So the bike was priced less than INR 71,000(which is a steal for Indian youths)
In the latest P220, pulsar had implemented its own carburetor Engine with its equipped technology of swirled induction, which was implemented in tiny 125 and 135cc engines.
The new carburetor which is quick larger than other carburetors provided the bike extra speed and with a better mileage.
The only constraint is pick up of P220Fi is slightly missing in new P220, but the top speed which even crosses 140 gradually is considered to be the best part and makes it a Fastest Indian.
I have decided my next bike. Have you???
Best 150cc bike in India - Comparative analysis
Best 150cc Bike in India (Entry level Sports bike)
I would like to consider the 150cc Bikes only in entry level. So I wont be including R15 in this range since it is an absolute Sports bike.
Now in India we have 6 Major 150cc Branded Bikes they are:
I would like to analyze the best bike on each and every aspects that a bike should be in my following post of Best 150cc bike.
Based on the overall aspects I have ranked the 6-bikes below:
I would like to consider the 150cc Bikes only in entry level. So I wont be including R15 in this range since it is an absolute Sports bike.
Now in India we have 6 Major 150cc Branded Bikes they are:
- Bajaj Pulsar 150
- HeroHonda CBZ XTreme
- Honda Unicorn
- TVS Apache RTR 160 RD
- Suzuki GS150R
- Yamaha FZ-S
I would like to analyze the best bike on each and every aspects that a bike should be in my following post of Best 150cc bike.
Based on the overall aspects I have ranked the 6-bikes below:
- Suzuki GS150R
- TVS Apache RD
- Yamaha FZ-S
- Pulsar 150
- CBZ XTreme
- Honda Unicorn
Rocking Year for Bajaj 2010
The Bajaj, leader of Indian bikes who has been stated that "They'll loose Market" after the Re-entry of Yamaha (with its R15 and FZ-series bikes) and Suzuki (with GS150R).
But times are not for a long time. Pulsar revamped again the statmenet.
The New Pulsar 135, Pulsar 150, Pulsar 180, Pulsar 220i and Finally Ninja. All in a row within a short span of 3 months made a better market competition and out of it Bajaj won because of its Good performance bike engines provided at a low cost with good fuel efficiency too.
So What more to say...
Bajaj has rocked again and made their possession more stronger in the Market.
Bajaj M80 - Semma Bike!!! (Translated : Excellent Bike)
Hi Friends,Its my precious time to speak about Classic Bikes. this time, am going to write about my old favorite bike - Bajaj M80.
When there were no performance bikes within 150cc in India only small bikes were considered to be performing. As that tie mileage was the most important factor considered. Out of which M80 is considered to be the most out-performing with the maximum payload of 30Kgs.
It means that it can carry a Driver, a pillion and a Payload, say for example it can carry more than 170kgs at ease with the tiny 75cc engine.
Specifications:
- Engine Capacity: 74.2cc
- Engine Type: 2 Stroke, petrol
- Output Power: 4.5Bhp @6000rpm
- Engine Torque: 5.5nm @4500rpm
- weight : 83kgs
- Gear: 3 manual
- Fuel Capacity : 4 Ltrs
- Top Speed: 70kmph
- Mileage : 55-60kmpl
also due to lesser weight of the bike, it is easy for us to handle the bike.
Also spare time to view the best ad that you can view on M80. It was around 1993-1994, the ad was sung by most of the people in TamilNadu.
The person who still drives the bike is more lucky and still he would feel that excellent crunch of the bike while changing its gears.
Indian Bikes Review - Start its era again
Hi Pals,
I am very glad that i got a good response from my dear friends and stranger friends, who wanted me to write comments about the bikes again.
I am very grateful to the hope that they kept on me and thank you guys for you comments.
I'll continue my job from today, and will meet all your expectation.
also there was a request from guys to compare bikes with respect to speed, mileage, Style, performance,etc...
Expect them...
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I am very glad that i got a good response from my dear friends and stranger friends, who wanted me to write comments about the bikes again.
I am very grateful to the hope that they kept on me and thank you guys for you comments.
I'll continue my job from today, and will meet all your expectation.
also there was a request from guys to compare bikes with respect to speed, mileage, Style, performance,etc...
Expect them...
Pulsar 200 NS - New Male
Well! Pulsar 200NS is the new Male of the Indian Motor cycles!
Let us review the new male this time!
In the series of spots bike from Bajaj - We had many technologies like DTSi (Digital Twin Spark Ignition) and Four Valved tiny engines (Pulsar 135).
After the success of both the technologies bajaj wanted to bring in a new technology where it should combine both twin spark and Four valve technology and bring a little more better bike in the market.
This paved way for the all new Pulsar 200NS. The Twin spark ignition went to a level up with Triple spark ignition and it really worked for the bigger 200cc engine which will ensure more smoother drive than Twin spark ignition at slower speeds. The Four valves of the engine also improved easier breathing of the engine at higher revs (which is already proved in P135).
Well what is more?
You also have a six speed gear box with satisfactory gear ratio.
Was that's all?
No, you have one more! Its the price of the bike which is going to be as low as 85k-90K.
Also we have one more good news, mileage!!! which is the most important aspect of this bike. Even when it drinks a lot in the higher revs breathing high with four valves, at lower speeds it would be very conservative with the help of the Triple spark which allows us to reap the fruits of mileage in city traffic!
Even when all the specifications favours, riding comfort cannot be reviewed unless or until we have a test ride on it!
Am eagerly waiting for the test ride on Pulsar200NS.
Will update very soon on my experience!
Pulsart 135 LS - User Review by JK
Dear Visitors,
It gives me immense pleasure for me to present you with the User review of Pulsar 135 LS, The smallest yet another rebellious Pulsar. Pulsar 135 LS has over taken all the bikes including Japanese motorcycles of Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda.
Review by J.Keerthi Vaasan
Hi people, i bought my bike on 13th FEB 2010 and i will share my experience with you bikers.As of now i have completed 1000 km & had finished one service.The review part has been divided into 4 categories:Looks, Performance, Handling, Comfort.
1)Looks:Ppl will like the front and side profile.but many gets turned off by the rear esp the tyre hugger(even i do).But it's there to comply with the norms.I also don't like the rear lamp taken from xcd135.I loved the one shown in xcd sprint concept.If bajaj had installed those it wud have completely revamped Ls rear profile by a huge margin.Also the side scoops given in sprint concept wouldd have greatly accentuated the Ls tank by giving it a big bike feel had they given it here.
Overall,with aggressive front & side, and radical rear. its up to u to decide.I bought it coz i am wont be looking at the rear when i am in the bike.So fine with me.
2)Performance:Houses a very rev happy engine.Strain free even at 100km/hr on solo ride.4 valve enhances both performance and efficiency of engine when compared with others(like xcd 135,disco 135) in its segment.The engine exhibits dual nature.maintain it within 4k Rpm mark(around 50 km/hr mark) engine behaves calm stress & vibe free which u wont find in bigger pulsars(P.S:i am not hyping it as being butter smooth like unicorn,GS150 but when compared to its bigger bros this thing is definitely smooth), or rev hard engine gives u pulsar grunt and accelerates from the word go.Of course there is vibes but at a particular speed range typically from 70-80 km and then from 100 km.Elsewhere its stress free.
Braking is done by 240mm front disc & 110 mm drum.overall these two do more than a fine job of stopping the bike from high speeds.(Overdrive performance specs)
0-60km _ 5.5 sec
0-100km_ 17.8sec
60-0km _ 2.5 sec
All these in real world translates into peppy rev free engine ready to blast at flick of wrist amidst heavy city traffic.
Overall a POCKET ROCKET
3)Handling:As This bike is very light(122 kg) it lends a very light nimble feel ready to throw into corners.It turns sharp and deep and confidence inspiring...
However to aid in this nimble nature, the rear suspension is made a little stiff.Hence it feels little hard over pot holes..but those who wont flick their bike much & do regular driving can set their suspension to a softer level, it'll improve the ride quality...
Since the light nature en thrills you with nimble flick able drive, it loses on stability front...In the strict sense this bike is meant to be ridden on tarmac..Switch it to gravels and loose rock you will feel the bike shaking...
But you cant get all guys.light weight gives you flick ability but loses stability over uneven surfaces, adding some weight will get you good stability but you'll lose out on the easy flick-ability front.
4)Comfort:I really hate the seat.Its too damn stiff and pains the butt quickly.So i advice ppl to cushion the seats as soon as you buy.Also the rear shocks is stiff and doesn't absorb the shocks that well.But other than that there isn't much to complain.The seating position is just like elder pulsar.So the bike will be comfortable if these two annoyance is fixed.I am 5'9" and i don't have any problem with the bike..it fits nicely and also has good knee recess.
Summing it up, this bike is a very potent city slicker with good diving characteristics and power.If ridden gently(around 50km/hr.this is the max u can get around in cities most of the time) it gives me around 70kmpl, I have verified it numerous time.If pushed harder mileage ends up at 60kmpl.Rides really well on roads, loses stability over uneven surfaces.The bike may not be that comfortable over long journeys(>500 km) but i ask how many ppl really make those journeys!!!
Indian Bikes review's comments on the Review:
- The Mud Guard of the bike was much needed so as to avoid the Tyre to throw water on the followers during rainy season. Another good reason is the pillion will be worried for the same reason but now there is no problem with Pulsar 135 espeially ladies wearing white sarees will always prefer Pulsar 135 LS
- Seats and Suspension - It was designed considering the heavy luggage it need to carry. May be it would be difficult for solo ride. but with a pillion too heavy (>75Kgs) you'll still enjoy the ride where most of the bikes make it a hell for bike's engine. Still i believe that the Bike's suspension has to be reliable depending on the User's need (let's discuss on this in detail in my following posts)
- Crossing 500Kms is not a big deal with Pulsar135LS, unless or until suitable condition favors. Before that Bajaj 135LS is a commuter and it will suit and perform at the max when to travel less than 50Kms
Best 150cc Bike - Pros and Cons of Bikes - Pulsar and CBZ Xtreme
The Pros and Cons part will reveal the final debate on all the Top 6 bikes, that we consider from the beginning.The pros and cons will be subdivided into 3 parts (i.e., 2 bikes per post).
I hope it will cover possible all Pros as well as cons of the bike.
Pulsar 150 2009:
Pulsar 150 bike is the rocking model of the bajaj from the year 2002. The bike has nearly four Upgrades and hence it is always an evergreen bike available in India.
The Bike has 2 serious upgrades in Engine. The Engine provides a very good 14.01Bhp output power, which is second highest output power from a 150cc Engine. Not only this the bike has a very good torque of 12.76nm@6000rom which is not the best but not like the rest. The new bike design with tank scoops adds looks to the bike.
The main plus point of the pulsar is its furious pick up. The bike is just 129Kgs and hence the torque helps it to reach the best out of the bike very easily. When the bike is at 6000rpm we can see a sharp change in your race, the Pulsar150 really rocks above 6000rpm also. Reaching 85Kmph is not at all a big target for Pulsar but after that the performance of the bike reduces largely.
the Bike is also best to drive at lesser speeds. In the 5th Gear, you can reach from 20Kmph to 80Kmph at just 14.3 seconds, where as other bikes take more than 17seconds to reach 80Kmph in 5th gear.
The sound will be interesting always and at all speeds. you will really shout Wow!!! at the roar of pulsar making you to feel as though you are driving a true sports bike. It will enthuse you to drive more faster. The sound will be like "Drive me more, Lets go!". The Bike has a top speed of 113Kmph second best speed among 150cc engine.
The main draw back in pulsar is the Forks. There is an imbalance in holding the fork of the Bike. The fork in pulsar attached to the Handle bar with the help of a screw which gets loosened because of the forks more telescopic. This causes a slight jerk when the screw was loose which makes the rider to fall immediately. In the 200, 220 and the current 180 pulsars have this problem rectified.
Nothing more to complain about the bike, every thing is good and Pulsar is exactly a Male Bike.
According to me Pulsar is a Strong Companion, who increases your confidence always.
(Over-all Rating: 83%)
CBZ Xtreme ATFT:
CBZ the second 150cc 4 -stroke motorcycle in India, has changed its looks and name into one of the best 150cc bike available now. The bike has good looks and style and designed for taller riders also and new colors and Graphics added recently.
The Bike has the best output power in 150cc segment with 14.4Bhp@8500rpm and excellent torque of engine is 12.8nm@6000rpm which is slightly more than Pulsar 150 anyway. But the Height and Weight plays negatively for the bike. The dry weight which is around 136Kgs and the height of the bike with 18" wheels makes the bike to allow more air to pass through and makes it difficult to drive your bike with utmost power, but still we can reach 125kmph (Speedo-error: Actual 110Kmph ).
The bike has a very good support from the 3rd and 4th Gear where the pickup is at the maximum for these gears.
The bike's sound is very silent and it wont make us to feel that the bike is running at 50-55Kmph. But above 85Kmph the bike shivers but not as bad as pulsar.
The bike's cost is too higher than pulsar 150 but the color and Graphics makes it worthy.
The bike fails to enthuse the rider but the looks enthuse the viewers and makes new fans for the rider.
The mileage tells us the bad news about the engine. The Engine is a well performing drunkard. The small 150 cc engine drinks similar to bigger engines.
According to me, "CBZ Xtreme helps you to make a good show with style"
(Over all Rating: 79%)
That's all for now...
Best Bike of the Year 2009??? - Pulsar 220 i
Well!!! friends here comes the review...I know that i have tested your patience to a higher level. But for the patience you will really love reading this post.
Ok... let's get into the discussion. 2008 was a good year for the Bike enthusiast as there was a great change in the top speed of bikes from just 135kmph(by Pulsar220Fi) to 140kmph(by R15)
But the prices of the best bikes sold in the market was also higher. (80K to 1.1L)
The Year 2009 has brought us a great change which made R15 a smaller machine which was considered the best in 2008. Because the mighty 250 Ninja entered Indian market.
Not only that the revamped Karizma ZMR Fi, which is no more waiting for others, with its excellent pickup and perfect combination of Gear Ratio make it a bike well suited for tracks possibly.
Other than that remodelled FZ series - Fazer 150, Excellent looks and styling but yamaha forgot to upgrade the engine which slightly made the bikers to make it as a second alternative.
The Suzuki GS150R considered to be one among the best but after its launch market grew enormously making it un-noticable. Not a big fall, still it gives the best mileage in 150c bikes
The new Pulsar 180 UG4, completely new with boosted up looks and engine, provides the best out of it than expected also the 150 gets new design but the engine remains the same.
Apache RTR 180 Menace, Next level of bike Enthusiasm with ultimate pickup and top speed and comfort (not for tall guys).
Ninja is the bike that has won the Bike of the Year in India by almost all reviewers. But am not going to support Ninja. Because it was a product that was over-priced in an economical market like india.
Only because of the prie am nopt willing to provide the Best Bike award. If it was priced between 1.5 to 1.8Lacs sure it will be the Bike of the Year for Indian Bikes review site. (Expecting Bajaj to reduce the price).
There is no immediate competitor to ninja, even though Pulsar 220dts-i, Karizma ZMR Fi and Apache RTR180 follows (Pulsar 180 was not included since its family member was included already)
Comparing Apache 180 and Karizma ZMR Fi,
Karizma Fi is completely revamped, but not to the level of the market. In terms of pickup, Karizma hardly over takes Apache below 70Kmph of speed and some times loses too. But above 70Kmph it rules Apache. But for a 220cc bike it is so miserable to compete with a 180cc bike even after spending more than 10K.
But Karizma with its new fairing gains more attraction but which also make the bike more heavier than others.
Pulsar 220i cheaper than the other two and performs better to the satisfaction apve the mark expected.
Not only the lesser price but also good mileage which makes the bike best suited for an Indian who needs power play with his economic bike.
I could hear rumours about Bajaj's poor quality spares. but compare the prices it is around 50% lesser than the other brands which we mention to be a good quality product.
So considering the Pulsar 220i a best bike with the combination of Economy, Performance and Style and wat so ever an indian biker needs.
Pulsar 220-i Best bike of the Year
(Oops! sorry to mention the Runner - None other than the Karizma ZMR Fi - cos he has the best styling and he was designed to rule.
even though he has not won the Best Bike of the Year.
He is the "King Bike of the Year"
again!!!
The All New Honda's CB Twister 110cc sports
Honda CB Twister is a sports addition to the existing current 100cc market dominated by the Hero Honda.Honda's entry into 100cc segment has made Hero Honda to think about upgrading its bikes. Not only Hero Honda all the competitors did not expect such a move. Well, lets look into the bike.
Even though the bike comes with a name sports, it does not exhibit full features of a sports bike. It has a quite decent looks in its own way so nothing to say bad about using it as a commuter vehicle.
The Performance of the Bike is good, it is able to produce 9bhp @ 8000rpm, which could ensure the bike's performance to the next level.
But still the bike fails in terms of top speed where the bike is meant for a top speed less than 100Kmph(in 500mtrs travel). The 0-60 speed is also not that much better since it needs nearly 8secs to reach 60kmph.
Specifications:
Engine Capacity: 109cc
Engine Type: 4 Stroke, SOHC, Air Cooled
Output Power: 9bhp @ 8000rpm
Engine Torque: 9nm @ 6000rpm
Top Speed : 97Kmph
Fuel Capacity: 8Ltrs
Gear: 4 manual Gears
Weight: 108kgs
Pros:
- Excellent Looks and Styling
- Excellent pickup
- Brand Name: HONDA
- Top Speed (<100kmph>
- 4 Gears
- Analogue cockpit
Classification of Sports Bike
The Motorcycle safety foundation has classified the motorcycles into three major classes namely:
- Street
- Off-Road
- Dual-Sport bike
Sport bikes are classified into Six major classifications, they are:
- Entry Level
- Small Capacity
- Super Sport
- Super Bike
- Hyper Sport
- Sport Touring
Entry Level of sport bikes refers to the bikes which are not purely sport bike but gives the rider a feel of the sport bike. The Design and performance will be similar to that of a Sport bike , but the power will e De-tuned for the Longevity and Durability of the engine. (e.g.: Unicorn 150, Karizma R, Pulsar 220, Ninja 250R, Suzuki GS500, etc...).These bikes can be used on Streets legally.
Small Capacity Sport Bike:
Small capacity sports bike are the true sports bike with the tiny engines ranging from 125cc to 400cc. Some times even 50cc engines. These bikes are designed for sports but can also be used as the Legal street bike also. The Frame, motor, sing arm are similar to the entry level bikes but the wheels, tires and body work makes the difference. They are first available in 2-stroke and 4-stroke but now due to emission laws 2-stroke bikes were banned. (e.g.: CBR125R, CBR150R, R125, R15, etc...)
Super Sport:
They are the middle weight sports bike, ranging from 170 kgs to 250 kgs. the bike engine will be ranging from 600cc to 800cc. These bikes are designed for higher speeds and hence it will be flat and hence people with higher heights feel difficult to ride this bike comfortably.
(e.g: CBR600RR, Yamaha R6, etc...)
Discover 150cc - The Smaller gets Smarter
Discover 150cc has come up, but not in its Sprint edition, but in its Newer edition. The expected Discover was much different from actual one. But not more disappointing. To be frank it has it has met the requirement for which it was expected in the 150cc segment. Yes! Mileage! The best mileage in the 150c segment was currently provided by Unicorn and Suzuki GS150R with an best mileage of 63kmpl and 62kmpl respectively. But the new Discover 150 provides you with an awesome mileage of 72Kmpl which is even hard for a 125cc motorcycle.
Everybody would be thinking that when mileage is good then definitely the performance will be bad. astonishingly the performance side did not disappoint too much for the bike's side. The bike delivers 12.75nm@5500rpm which is one among the best torque producing engines which over performs more possibly the Unicorn which has 12.8nm@5500rpm. We could possibly support that Unicorn has better torque but still we should mind the weight of the bike which is around 27Kgs more than that of weight of Discover 150cc.
Specifications:
Engine capacity : 144.8cc
Output capacity : 13Bhp@7500rpm
Engine Torque : 12.75nm@5500rpm
Gear : 5 speed (5-Down)
Fuel Capacity : 8 Ltrs
Weight : 121 Kgs
Pros:
Everybody would be thinking that when mileage is good then definitely the performance will be bad. astonishingly the performance side did not disappoint too much for the bike's side. The bike delivers 12.75nm@5500rpm which is one among the best torque producing engines which over performs more possibly the Unicorn which has 12.8nm@5500rpm. We could possibly support that Unicorn has better torque but still we should mind the weight of the bike which is around 27Kgs more than that of weight of Discover 150cc.
Specifications:
Engine capacity : 144.8cc
Output capacity : 13Bhp@7500rpm
Engine Torque : 12.75nm@5500rpm
Gear : 5 speed (5-Down)
Fuel Capacity : 8 Ltrs
Weight : 121 Kgs
Pros:
- Lightest bike in 150cc segment with just 121Kgs
- Excellent mileage - 75Kmpl on Highways & Overall average mileage of 65Kmpl and more
- Coolest Top Speed of 110Kmph
- Excellent torque 12.75nm@5500rpm with superior accceleration from 0 to 60Kmph within 6 seconds
- Disc covers (Truly not a Pro)
- Price range of 53K to 54K
- new 150cc Engine in the Old 100cc chassis
- Lesser output power (even lesser than Pulsar135cc)
- No fairing cowls as in Sprint edition
- No Digital Speedometer
- No Tachometer
- No special handling features implemented
Honda CB Uniorn Dazzler (Where is CBR150?)
Was it a wise decision that Honda revived Unicorn or Introduced CBR150R.
What is the Strategy behind it?
Well! According to me iit is a wise decision.
Honda CB dazzler is more probably an typical indian bike, which combines a nominal power and better fuel efficiency, which is a plain vanilla which most of the riders prefer.
CBR150R is a super sportr bike which targets indian youths who has passion for speed. If cbr150 was launched it would have been the fastest 150cc bike of india with top speed of 150+kmph.
On the other side, there has been a long time cry from unicorn lovers that an upgraded unicorn would have satisfied them.
So it is even better to upgrade existing bike rather than to introduce a new bike.
But honda needs to take care of the waiting time that makes most of the customers to get diverted to other bikes.
What is the Strategy behind it?
Well! According to me iit is a wise decision.
Honda CB dazzler is more probably an typical indian bike, which combines a nominal power and better fuel efficiency, which is a plain vanilla which most of the riders prefer.
CBR150R is a super sportr bike which targets indian youths who has passion for speed. If cbr150 was launched it would have been the fastest 150cc bike of india with top speed of 150+kmph.
On the other side, there has been a long time cry from unicorn lovers that an upgraded unicorn would have satisfied them.
So it is even better to upgrade existing bike rather than to introduce a new bike.
But honda needs to take care of the waiting time that makes most of the customers to get diverted to other bikes.
Best 100cc Bike - Performance
As discussed, 100cc segment bikes with the Economy its clear. Now considering the performance the order will be shuffled.The Performance here will refer to the Top speed, Pickup and stability of the bike. Also the price would be analyzed.
We already know the details of the 100cc segment bikes that are going to be considered in my previous post. so let me get directly into the focus.
In terms of Higher cubic capacity and Higher output power and torque, Honda CB Twister gets the first position. Its unique engine design was built such that there is only less vibrations even when the bike is above 70Kmph of speed. the bike's price was just 42K (ex-Showroom - Chennai)
Followed to Honda Bajaj Platina comes to rule, with 99.3 cc engine , the bike gives out amazing output power and torque. The wonderful thing is that the bike is very cheap less than 40K and crossed 1Lac mark for the company within 2 months of time after its release to the market.
Yamaha Libero G5 occupies the third position, even the though the data were lower, because of the bigger engine capacity, the bike gives comfortable performance at higher speeds. The price is also placed at (42K to 45K) which is quite affordable
Next comes Passion Pro, Discover and TVS Star. Discover and Passion pro easily defeat TVS Star in all means but not in the consistency. Passion Pro which was the upgraded engine failed in terms of controlling noise. Where as TVS Star with its ability to control noise even above 70Kmph. Discover also loses to TVS Star in this fact. But Discover defeats both the bikes with its top speed which is obtained as a result of its better aerodynamics.
So this is the Order for Performance:
- CB Twister
- Platina
- Libero G5
- Passion Pro
- Discover
- TVS Star
Best performing 100cc segment Bike is Honda CB Twister:
Best 150cc Bike - Racing
Racing is the most important aspect why the people choose 150cc bike in India. The Bikes in India are now upgraded and day by day .Let us consider the top six bikes for this comparison too.
To win the Racing game, what we need in the bike is Pickup and Output power
Pickup is given by Torque. The other factors include bikes aerodynamics and Engine Capacity, etc...
So considering the Torque, 150c bikes are sorted below
- Yamaha FZ-S with 13.6nm@6000rpm
- Suzuki GS150R with 13.4nm@6000rpm
- Apache RTR160 with 13.1nm@6000rpm
- Honda Unicorn with 13nm@5500rpm
- CBZ Xtreme with 12.8nm@6500rpm
- Pulsar 150 with 12.7nm@6500rpm
The TVS Apache carrying the highest Cubic capacity (159.7cc) of the Engine and Output power of 15.2Bhp which is the est n class and make it est suited for racing.
The Unicorn fairing a poor output power stands back behind Pulsar and CBZ Xtreme. and the same case applies to Suzuki GS150R.
The Racing Award goes like this,
- Apache RTR 160
- CBZ Xtreme
- Pulsar 150
- FZ-S
- Suzuki GS150R
- Honda Unicorn
Yamaha - invading Indian Market
Yamaha is all set to start it action to invade Indian market. After getting 44% increase in sales of bikes particularly from performance set of motorcycles R15, FZ16 and Fazer.
Yamaha now wanted to conecentrate on the lower end motorcycle and for the same reason yamaha is all about to launch two new variants - SZ and YBR to revamp the 100cc and 125 cc segment motorcycle sales.
Currently the 100cc segment of Yamaha has Alba, Libero and G5 to which the newer and hotter YBR is going to enter with its fine tuned engine for rugged performance to manage heavy loads concentrating the rural market more.
Yamaha SZ will replace the Gladiator which was one among the respected 125cc motorcycle. So the successor will need to have all the qualities of the Gladiator and Yamaha was more cautious with that. Apart from that a more sportier look which will further enhance the youth to go for the SZ without any second thought.
Gladiator was ruling the 1st position in the 125cc motorcycle performance until the launch of CBF Stunner Fi from Honda.
But Gladiator had the best price for the performance and fuel efficiency it provided.
Lets see whether the new variants increase the sales of the Yamaha is true.
Yamaha now wanted to conecentrate on the lower end motorcycle and for the same reason yamaha is all about to launch two new variants - SZ and YBR to revamp the 100cc and 125 cc segment motorcycle sales.
Currently the 100cc segment of Yamaha has Alba, Libero and G5 to which the newer and hotter YBR is going to enter with its fine tuned engine for rugged performance to manage heavy loads concentrating the rural market more.
Yamaha SZ will replace the Gladiator which was one among the respected 125cc motorcycle. So the successor will need to have all the qualities of the Gladiator and Yamaha was more cautious with that. Apart from that a more sportier look which will further enhance the youth to go for the SZ without any second thought.
Gladiator was ruling the 1st position in the 125cc motorcycle performance until the launch of CBF Stunner Fi from Honda.
But Gladiator had the best price for the performance and fuel efficiency it provided.
Lets see whether the new variants increase the sales of the Yamaha is true.
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