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KTM 250GPR: the orange pocket rocket

November 5, 2012 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

Austrian heavy weights KTM have churned out some of the most radical sets of two wheels like the RC8 and the Duke series etc.

Here’s the low down regarding a 250cc offering from KTM, the first thing which strikes a mind is ‘pocket rocket’. Well many bikers will argue to my saying that “it has every right to be an enthusiast’s dream bike” even thought it’s just a mere kid if compared with its 1000cc KTM big brothers.

This ‘KTM Moto3 Racer’ based production motorcycle churns out a mere 49PS from its 250cc mill, might not sound so appealing but my thoughts are a bit different regarding the GPR. For starters the looks of this pocket rocket simply put is stunning, embodied with amazing lines and killer curves. The fun element on this bike kicks in when its on the track, it’s far from being some motocross engine shoehorned into a steel trellis frame. The KTM 250GPR is just a small step down from Sandro Cortese’s world championship winning Moto 3 machine.

It is a state-of-the-art GP machine with its chassis and suspension totally adjustable, souped up with electronic tidbits like traction control, pit lane limiter etc this pacer is one for the track. Astonishingly its just a mere 85kg in mass and flickering this pocket dynamo is very easy in straits as well as corners. The KTM 250GPR boasts of an impressive top speed of 209+ kmph. Even though it is more of a track bike, the GPR is a fun too ride motorcycle on the streets as well. The KTM 250GPR is priced around £45,000 (INR 39 lakhs approx) in the UK.

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2013 Honda CB150R Streetfire Revealed

November 2, 2012 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

The Jakarta Motorcycle Show was witness to the unveiling of the 2013 Honda CB150R Streetfire

Is Honda’s (HMSI) thinking of bringing the Streetfire in India? Could this bike replace the existing CB Dazzler in the near future? We have to admit that it sure looks like an interesting option.

Unlike the premium Honda CBR150R available in India, CB150R Streetfire seems to have been built for a price. It has streetfighter styling, and the sporty nature is embellished by a new and good looking trellis frame. Like most other 150-cc bikes from Honda, this one also features telescopic front forks, monoshock rear suspension, cast wheels, and a belly pan.

The small single cylinder hints at a 150cc engine, which is oil-cooled to meet strict emission norms, and also sports Honda’s celebrated PGMI fuel ignition (FI) system. The Indian version could shed the FI and oil-cooled systems to make it more cost effective. The Streetfire uses an exhaust similar to the ones on CB Dazzler and interestingly has a kick-starter lever as well. The low seat and a new handlebar would offer an upright riding stance, ideal for city commute.

Indonesia is a price-sensitive market like India, and the CB150R Streetfire will be competitively priced giving it huge potential in Asian markets, if the dominance of small capacity bikes is an indicator.

Picture Courtesy: Jakarta Motorcycle Show 2012

The Jakarta Motorcycle Show was witness to the unveiling of the 2013 Honda CB150R Streetfire


Is Honda’s (HMSI) thinking of bringing the Streetfire in India? Could this bike replace the existing CB Dazzler in the near future? We have to admit that it sure looks like an interesting option.

Unlike the premium Honda CBR150R available in India, CB150R Streetfire seems to have been built for a price. It has streetfighter styling, and the sporty nature is embellished by a new and good looking trellis frame. Like most other 150-cc bikes from Honda, this one also features telescopic front forks, monoshock rear suspension, cast wheels, and a belly pan.

The small single cylinder hints at a 150cc engine, which is oil-cooled to meet strict emission norms, and also sports Honda’s celebrated PGMI fuel ignition (FI) system. The Indian version could shed the FI and oil-cooled systems to make it more cost effective. The Streetfire uses an exhaust similar to the ones on CB Dazzler and interestingly has a kick-starter lever as well. The low seat and a new handlebar would offer an upright riding stance, ideal for city commute.

Indonesia is a price-sensitive market like India, and the CB150R Streetfire will be competitively priced giving it huge potential in Asian markets, if the dominance of small capacity bikes is an indicator.

Picture Courtesy: Jakarta Motorcycle Show 2012

 

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MV Agusta Rivale officially unveiled

November 1, 2012 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

There it stood the masterpiece in blood red, I couldn’t take my eyes on it! Like some Picaso masterpiece I was just spellbound with its aura.

Well my fellow bikers, I ain’t diverting from motorcycles to sculptures, but my introduction to this story is truly about a new masterpiece by another Italian art lover like Pablo Picaso, the MV Agusta motorcycle company have officially unveiled the Rivale at the ongoing EICMA show.

MV have unveiled this ‘hypermotard-styled’ motorcycle in Milan – this will be the Italian marquess third addition to its three-cylinder range and boy it sure looks a stunner. It is the new eye candy from MV, engineers from MV have carried over their iconic three-exhaust pipe system. But when it comes to the rear end of the bike specially with the turn indicators, the bike has a lot in common with the Ducati Diavel which might be a big turn-off to MV Agusta loyalist.

However, the overall package looks quite stunning so far, and if the Varese brand ends up delivering a motorcycle close to what is represented here, it should have another clear winner on its hands. Sources have said to expect the MV Agusta Rivale to feature a stroked-out 800cc three-cylinder mill on similar lines like the Agusta Brutale 800, while availability date and price have not been revealed as of yet.

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BMW Motorrad unveil 30th Anniversary K-series

October 31, 2012 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

The K-series has always been the sort of under rated star performer in a German football squad, the sort of vital cog in the BMW wheel.

Even though the super sleek and ultra sexy S1000RR has been making all the news for BMW Motorrad, the Bavarian giants stint with liquid-cooled four-cylinders dates back quite a few decades. In fact this love affair started almost 30 years back and thus BMW have unveild a special edition K1300S to commemorate three glorious decades of German engineering at it’s best. Aptly named as the “30 Jahre K-Modelle” version of the K1300S is draped in a special white, red and black paint scheme sporting tinted screen. This special edition is laced up with Electronic Suspension Adjustment, tyre pressure monitor (RDC stands for Reifendruckkontrolle) and Automatic Stability Control a.k.a ABS as standard. And the bucket list doesn’t end there this K1300S is souped up with HP shift assistant and HP footrests for both rider and passengers. There’s an Akrapovic silencer, heated grips and an on-board computer, too!

Well, all we can say is that Germans are really good when it comes to spoiling enthusiasts with choices.

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Behind the Scenes With Honda, Bond and Skyfall

October 31, 2012 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

Take a look at this exciting and insightful behind-the-scenes footage from the latest 007 adventure, Skyfall, exclusive to Honda as a partner of this 23rd James Bond film and in the celebratory 50th year of the film’s franchise.

The footage gives an exclusive snapshot of the film’s action vehicle and stunt crew’s preparations for Skyfall with the modified and ‘dressed’ Honda CRF250R motorcycles. The insider commentary about the thrilling opening chase sequence action from Gary Powell, chief stunt co-ordinator, reveals the secrets of some of the chase scene stunts that were filmed on the rooftops of Istanbul. The Turkish guise ‘Police’ and ‘Street Merchant’s’ bikes were created from the class-leading Honda CRF250R motorcycle, courtesy of Chris Corbould’s award-winning Special Effects team, and in this footage shows 007 (Daniel Craig) riding his motorbike though a Turkish street market as he pursues henchman, Patrice (Ola Rapace).

Source: YouTube

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