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Yamaha set to launch 2015 YZF R1 & R1M

November 4, 2014 by Team Bike India Leave a Comment

The YZF-R1 is a motorbike icon, and Japanese auto-maker Yamaha’s flagship. Now, Yamaha used the celebrated EICMA show in Milan as the launchpad for the 2015 avatar of this legend, and its performance-oriented sibling, the YZF-R1M.

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR to launch at EICMA

November 3, 2014 by Team Bike India Leave a Comment

The Internet and its spies have yet again leaked an image of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 in its factory RR guise, a week before its debut at EICMA in Milan. [Read more…]

Oil Is Well: TVS TRU4 Synthetic 10W30 Engine Oil

October 31, 2014 by Jim Gorde Leave a Comment

TVS Motor Company have launched a new engine oil – TVS TRU4 Synthetic 10W30 – a fully synthetic blend. TVS TRU4 Synthetic meets Japanese Automotive Standards Organisation (JASO) MA2 and American Petroleum Institute (API) SL. The new synthetic oil blend will improve clutch operation and make it smoother, while ensuring better low temperature starting ability and a longer service life. It is available in 900-ml and 1-litre packs, priced at Rs 525 per litre.

“Synthetic oil flows better in cold weather, making engine starts easier and offering better protection. In addition, synthetic oil resists viscosity changes at extremely high temperatures unlike conventional oil, which can break down or evaporate at such temperatures, causing damage to the engine. Synthetic oil is slicker than conventional oil and therefore enables smoother, cooler engine operation resulting in better power and better fuel economy” said Mr. K Venkateswarlu, Vice President – Parts Business, TVS Motor Company.

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Harley-Davidson India extend line-up with Softail Breakout, Street Glide Special and CVO Limited

October 30, 2014 by Jim Gorde Leave a Comment

The big bike end of Harley-Davidson’s India line-up has received three new additions in the Softail, Touring and CVO categories with the new Breakout, Street Glide Special and Limited models. [Read more…]

MV Agusta to launch the Turismo Veloce

October 29, 2014 by Team Bike India Leave a Comment

The Varese based company has finally launch the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce, which will go on sale between March and April next year. [Read more…]

New Kawasaki Ninja H2 wrapped in Pure Silver

October 28, 2014 by Team Bike India Leave a Comment

Kawasaki’s latest promo video features the Ninja H2 in pure silver. Well, the paintwork on the H2 known as “silver-mirror”, is actually created by inducing a chemical reaction that forms a layer of the precious metal. The paintwork has already been spotted on the track-only H2R, and will now be available on the street-legal Ninja H2 as well.

Kawasaki officially plan to unveil the Ninja H2 at EICMA motorcycle show in Milan on the 4^th of November.

Check out the Ninja H2 dressed in all its bling, in the video below:

Story: Ryan Lee

Kawasaki to launch the 2015 Vulcan S cruiser

October 27, 2014 by Team Bike India Leave a Comment

The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer, once again, are in the limelight revealing their entry-level cruiser – the Vulcan S – which will officially make its début at the EICMA this November.

The Vulcan S is powered by a 649cc, 4-stroke, parallel twin engine, also seen in the Ninja 650 and ER-6n, producing 61 PS and 63 Nm of torque in its cruiser avatar, and is mated to a 6-speed transmission. The 2015 Vulcan S boasts of an array of features which include adjustable foot pegs, comfortable “Ergo-Fit” seat, adjustable handlebars, optional ABS and an analogue/digital instrument console.

Kawasaki are offering the 2015 Vulcan S in four colour options- Metallic Royal Purple, Pearl Crystal White, Candy Lime Green and Flat Ebony. It has been reported the Vulcan S will be priced at approximately $7,000 (Rs 4.2 lakh) and $7,400 (Rs 4.5 lakh) with ABS.

Kawasaki already have the Z250 and the ER-6n motorcycles in India so it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Kawasaki’s new entry-level cruiser, the Vulcan S, will also arrive in India soon.

Story: Ryan Lee