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Honda's Third hit in the Motor bikes was the CBF Stunner. Due to the increased sale in the 125cc segment of bikes, there was a stiff competition among the Manufacturers. Bajaj leader in sales with its Discover 125. But when the competition from Yamaha's Gladiator, Honda Shine, TVS Flame and Suzuki's Zeus grew , bajaj took necessary steps to upgrade its XCD and Discover.

Bajaj announced the XCD Sprint, aggressive version for sports and Honda introduced the CBF concept into the 125 segments.

It created a great expectation among Bike enthusiasts. Finally, when the bike released styles and looks were abnormally satisfied but the Engine performance not as good as Shine.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 124.7cc
2. Engine Type: 4-Stroke, SOHC
   
3. Output Power: 11bhp@8000rpm
4. Engine Torque: 11nm@6500rpm
5. Tank Capacity: 10Ltrs
6. Weight: 129kgs
7. Top Speed: 102kmph

Pros:

1. Good Looks and styling
2. Good pickup
3. Nice choice for youth

Cons:

1. Poor Engine performance
2. Poor mileage (45kmpl on city)
3. Not as smooth as Shine above 80kmph as Shine

Inspite of its drawbacks, the syling plays a major role and covers all the negatives of the bike.

The Bike is definitely an Hero of 125cc bikes because of its Styling.

Honda CBF Stunner, has come up with its new Fi Engine. Already there is a stiff competition in the 125cc segment of bikes such that the bikes in 125c segment are upgraded periodically and the Stunner which was in the series which had the Shine engine, has not really shined well. so ompany has decided to launch the Fi Variant of the Stunner to add power to the racing style.

According to youth, the Stunner's design was appealing and the power was most disappointing. So the company has decided to launch the Fi version of the Stunner with more power but still the torque remains to be the same similar to the non-Fi version.

The Price is also too high with which we can buy a new 150cc bike with more power which cant be even comparable with Stunner.

I hope Stunner will perform good if it could have an 150cc Engine. Else it would be a great flop.May be CBR150R could have its face similar to stunner!!!

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 124.7cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4 Stroke, SOHC, Fuel Injected
   
3. Output Power: 11.8Bhp @8000rpm
   
4. Engine Torque:11Bhp @6000rpm
   
5. Fuel Capacity: 10Ltrs
   
6. Gear: 5 Speed Gear box
   
7. Weight: 128Kgs(dry)/137Kgs(Wet)
   
8. Top Speed: 105Kmph
   

Pros:

1. Brand Name - Honda
2. Style and Design
3. Over-All-Quality of the Bike
4. Durability and Longevity of the Engine
   

Cons:

1. Very Costly nearing price of 150cc bikes(around Rs. 65,000 in chennai)
   
2. Mileage is not satisfactory comparing to its rivals

Lets see Stunner 150 comes or not???

Overall Rating: 7.1/10

Suzuki GS150R, the Recent bike launched to rock the current 150cc bikes in Indian Bikes Market.

Suzuki GS150R is said to have combined with both raw power and superior design for handling and comfort by the company.

But up to my knowledge, I think that Suzuki GS150R is an Blend of all top bikes in Indian Market. Lets see to it,

• Head Lamp : Pulsar
• Tank : Apache RTR160
• Body Style : Unicorn
• Rear Lamp design: CBZ Xtreme(slightly upgraded)

So What is more left. It has blended all top bikes.

The Unique features of the Bike are:

1. High Quality Speedometer 2. Gear Indicator (First in India) 3. Excellent Torque (Best of all 150cc Bikes) 4. XTP Engine



Specifications:

1. Engine Capacity: 149.5cc
2. Engine Type: 4-stroke, SOHC
3. Output Power: 13.8bhp@8500rpm
4. Engine Torque: 13.4nm@6000rpm
5. Weight: 134 Kgs(dry) / 149 Kgs(Kerb)
6. Tank Capacity: 15.5 Ltrs
7. Gear: 6 Speed - Manual

Pros:

1. Very Smooth Engine with the least Engine noise.
2. Top Speed of 120 Kmph (But it really does more than 125 Kmph)
3. Excellent Ergonomics
4. Excellent Muscular Style
5. Best in Commuter type Bikes

Cons:

1. Sound is not pleasant when we try to drive the bike really crazy.
2. The Size is so big, so short people cannot think of the Bike.
3. Gear Shifting is also smooth until you are an expert in Biking.

Over All Ratings: 8 / 10

Pulsar 135 with its predecessor's name is not worthless when compared with other bikes of its segment.

Pulsar 135 Engine is from Discover 135(old) though there are many upgrades which just brings the bike to the peak of performance. Out of which, i would say the best upgrade was the four-valved engine which provides the bike a better output than we think from a tiny 135cc engine.

First when i started the bike, it was just like XCD engine, but still i could find the difference in the Exhaust sound which sounded something rebellious. Since it was my first ride with Pulsar135 i don't wanted to clock top speed. But once i started my ride smoothly, i shocked to see my bike crossing 65kmph at no efforts. The bike's vibration slightly disturbed me that am driving fast(other pulsars will disturb gradually) . (Vibrations are not like XCD that's really cool). Actually i should not compare it with any of the 125cc or 135cc bikes. Its worthy to be compared with 150cc bikes.

The bike is very light and also carries a small engine tank unlike other pulsar, due to this Kutti (Chotta) pulsar, can rock the roads easier due to lessr weight that it carries.

About pickup, the pulsar135 has a good pickup. Am able to reach 0-60kmph within in 6 secs (with the third gear when crossing 60). the sound that was produced was reduced much in this bike. But i feel that the foot rest gives me more vibratin compared to our bigger pulsars.

Seating position is also good but i dont think that this bike will suit tall guys (say above 5'10''). However the clipon handles and the engine soop will make you feel definitely that you are on a race. So commuters drive carefully.

Smaller front suspensions used in Pulsar 180UG-3, Pulsar 150 UG-3&4, was used in this bike, since the bike weighs only 122Kgs, also it will be best suited.

Other than that arrogant looks, Excellent top speed (111kmph) were also the features that will knock your heart.

Speifications:

• Engine Dsplacement : 134.6cc
• Engine Type : 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, 4 - valved
• Output Power : 13.5Bhp@9000rpm
• Engine Torque : 11.4nm@7500rpm
• Gear : 5 Speed gear box
• Fuel Tank : 8Ltrs (XCD)
• Weight : 122Kgs
• TopSpeed : 115kmph

Hope the bike would disturb both 125cc and 150cc bike segment.

Expecting more and more outcomes interms of innovation and technology.

The Sprint model bikes of Bajaj has a new comer called "Blade" with an good combination of Ultimate racing style with excellent power in its category.


Even though it falls under scooter category. Power, Looks, Style, Top speed makes it a worthy competitor for top 125cc bikes in India.


Blade has the cutting edge technology too. Designed in advanced aerodynamics for extra comfort when driving in wind roads.

Specifications:

1. Engine Capacity: 125cc
   
2. Engine Type: 4-stroke DTSi Engine
   
3. Output Power: 20bhp@6000rpm
   
4. Engine Torque: N/A
   
5. Weight: 163 kgs
   
6. Tank Capacity: 14.5 Ltrs
   
7. Gear: Automatic gear

Pros:

1. Top Speed: >105 kmph
2. 12" Alloy wheels
3. Robust styling
4. Aggressive looks

Cons:

1. Analogue speedometer and tacho meter
2. Lower mileage

The Bike is best for the people who need to have an bike without gear and still wanted to enjoy high speeds.

Have comfort!!! Have Speed!!! Have Power!!! Have Bajaj Blade!!!

Royal Enfield Thunder Bird, is the successful product from one of the World's prestigious place for Superior Bikes.

The Bullet was the long time Hero is the Indian Automobile market, the main reasons why it lose its fame are,

1. Right hand side Gear
2. Less Fuel
3. More Vibration
4. Tough to Handle, etc...

But these draw backs were rectified by the company to the maximum in the Thunder Bird. You'll feel driving an 100cc bike's comfort driving this Monster.

The Bike will be quite difficult on traffic roads while it turns into an beast on highways.

It is possible to cross 500Kms at a strtch using Thunder Bird because of its excellent 28nm torque at just 4000rpm.

Design is Ultimate in the bike inspired by Harley Davidson.

Specifications:

1. Displacement: 346cc
2. Engine Type: 4 Stroke, OHV, single cylinder
3. Output Power: 19.8bhp@5250rpm
4. Engine Torque: 28nm@4000rpm
5. Gear: 5 speed
   
6. Tank Capacity: 15.5Ltrs
7. Weight(dry): 155.5Kgs; (kerb): 170Kgs
   
8. Top Speed: 108kmph

Pros:

1. Style , Design and Performance met together.
2. Excellent Engine torque which results in excellent Engine Lifetime.
3. Comfortable for Long rides.

Cons:

1. Still more changes are needed in terms of Speed
2. Difficult to ride in curves
3. Fuel consumption (always less than 38kmpl)

Lets Expect some more best out of our Monster Makers - Royal Enfield.

It was 2009 when all over the world turned towards the Indian automobile market. It was such cool and unaffected by the world's recession. So lots of bikes won the hearts of youths all around the world started marching towards India to rock Indian hearts.

The one among the best rocker was Yamaha YZFR1 which has become the dream bike of most of the Indians.

The Bike has the Art-of-Racing YZF series bikes are best in performance in terms of speed and R1 being the leader of all YZF Racing bikes, R1 will be provide the ultimate experience for its rider. The Bike comes under super sports and the bike was the best among the super sports bike up to my knowledge.

The Bike is the most matured model i hope so, since it had 6 major up gradations.(1998(launch), 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2009)

When R1 was first launched it had 20Valves, but now it has 16Valves but the power has risen up and the Power ratio was 12.7:1 which was 12.4:1 previously.

Specifications:

1. Engine Displacement: 998cc
2. Engine Type: 4 stroke, DOHC, 16 Valve
3. Output Power: 180Bhp@12500rpm
4. Engine Torque: 118.3Bhp@12500rpm
5. Gear: 6 Speed
6. Weight: 177Kgs
7. Fuel Capacity: 18Ltrs
8. Top Speed: 300Kmph

Pros:

1. Leader of YZF Bikes
2. Top speed is very easy to achieve (within 45secs).
3. Handling and comfort is more satisfactory

Cons:

1. Too costly (11,50,000.RS)
2. mileage is too low (8Kmpl- worst mileage and Hayabusa gives the same worst mileage)

The bike was priced at 11,50,000.Rs and the company expects to sell around 500 bikes a year but my friend said that Yamaha customers will have reduced price.

Any how the bike is a Rocking Star in India.


Overall Rating: 9/10

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:

1. 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
2. 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)
3. 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
   

Any How Keerthi's review was great and we loved it as it showed his strong Passion towards his bike.

The New Yamaha FZ-S, is nothing but the modified Yamaha FZ-16. Th major draw backs of the very naked bike has been rectified in the new FZ-S.

FZ16 lacked nothing except the colors. The FZ-S is fresh and came in two bright colors which makes FZ to a step above, other than that the bike has the same Macho and Muscular style from FZ-16.

The Changes made in FZ-S are:

Yamaha Gladiator, the leader of 125cc segment bikes wanted to make its impression on the higher end bikes also.

So Yamaha has announced its New Gladiator with 165cc.

Expected Specifications:

1. Engine Capacity : 165cc
2. Engine Type: 4 Stroke SOHC Engine
3. Output Power: more than 15.5Bhp@7500rpm
4. Engine Torque: more than 14nm@6500rpm
5. Tank Capacity: 13Ltrs
6. Gear: 5 speed gears
7. Top Speed: 130kmph

Pros:

1. Even when the cubic capacity is higher, it seems the bikes is going to carry a reasonable Engine power of 15.5 bhp (Apache RTR160 - 15.2 bhp)
2. Good Design and Styling
   
3. Bikes top speed which is around 130kmph is the fastest under commuter type of bikes.

The Bike will be hitting the market by the mid of 2009.

The bike will be colored in Blue and Silver and will be priced below 75,000.Rs.

Hope it will be the next success to Yamaha Motors.

Well!!! friends here comes the review...