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Tweaked Vintage: Kawasaki Estrella

February 18, 2014 by Jim Gorde 1 Comment

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It looks like a Bonneville, no doubts about that, but what it is, is a very useful Kawasaki 250 called the Estrella.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: 250cc, bike, bj250, classic, estrella, India, launch, motorcycle, new, retro, streetbike, superbike, vintage

Indian Motorcycles enter India

January 22, 2014 by Jim Gorde 1 Comment

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Indian Motorcycle Company, the only real American metal challengers to the iconic Harley-Davidson brand, have finally entered India with their range of Chief motorcycles; comprising three exceptionally detailed models. [Read more…] about Indian Motorcycles enter India

Filed Under: News Tagged With: bike, chief, chieftain, classic, cruiser, India, indian, launch, motorcycle, new, superbike, vintage

Turning Back the Clock: Triumph Bonneville

January 8, 2014 by Jim Gorde Leave a Comment

Triumph Bonneville India 2014 1 web We are the only magazine in India to have test-ridden not just one but two of the best motorcycles Triumph India have on offer. [Read more…] about Turning Back the Clock: Triumph Bonneville

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Filed Under: First Ride, Latest News, New Bike Launches, News, Review Tagged With: 2014, bike, bonneville, classic, India, launch, new, superbike, triumph

Kawasaki W800: Retro-Modern Kwacker

December 26, 2013 by Jim Gorde 1 Comment

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Should the Kawasaki W800 become a part of their India line-up? The company has recently announced the independent coming and it is indeed good news. With the Ninja 300, 650R, 1000, ZX-10R and ZX-14 with another one stuck in traffic, as well as the mean streeter, the Z1000, already on the list, is it time for something a little different?

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The W800 is a machine you would never identify as a Kawasaki at first, if you didn’t already know about it. Its retro styling with essential modern touches make it an attractive alternative to some of the modern iterations of classic bikes available on sale in the country. The W800 packs some seriously delectable elements like the muffler exhaust, ribbed padded seat, and classic analogue dials for the speedo and tacho complete with retro white on black lettering. The wire-spoke wheels with tubeless rubber with a single disc front brake and a drum brake at the rear couldn’t take you further back in time.

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The W800 Special Edition, takes the darker path, and brings a load of matte black styling, with even the exhaust pipes not getting spared. The added graphics also distinguish the models apart.

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On to the numbers, the bike weighs a hefty 217 kg and getting it to move is a 773cc parallel twin motor, making 48 PS at 6,500 RPM and 60 Nm at a lowly 2,500 RPM, paired, fittingly, to a 5-speed transmission. Another key feature are the dual throttle valves with an ECU-controlled second set, allowing for a better flow of power.

The Kawasaki W800 is priced at £ 6,899 (Rs 7 lakh) in the UK, with the W800 Special Edition costing £ 200 more, at £ 7,099 (Rs 7.2 lakh), again, in the UK. With those sort of price tags, each of them sure seems to be quite the desirable package. Give India Kawasaki Motor a shoutout if you want one!

Story: Jim Gorde

Images: Kawasaki Motors Europe

Filed Under: News Tagged With: bike, classic, India, kawasaki, launch, new, retro, superbike, w800

Café Racer Extraordinaire: Triumph Thruxton 900

December 21, 2013 by Jim Gorde Leave a Comment

 

Triumph Thruxton 900 Cafe Racer 2014 1 webThe Café Racer scene has suddenly become a hot topic with the launch of the Royal Enfield Continental GT. While their Café Racer is good and all (it won among the greatest accolade of them all: Indian Motorcycle of the Year), there is only so much you can do with 535cc and 29.1 PS from a big single. Enter Triumph, quite literally, with their range of classic British motorcycles; one of which is the Thruxton 900.

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As far as Café Racers go, the Thruxton 900 is as good as it gets. The proverbial ‘ton-up’ speed, or 161 km/h, is easily achievable, and it can cruise around at that speed all day, if necessary. However, that’s not what it’s about. It’s a hardcore classic, quick British racer and it brings the substance to match its style. That substance comes from an 865cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine making 69 PS at 7,400 RPM and 69 Nm at 5,800 RPM. Those numbers effectively spell out effortless acceleration and loads of grunt. With its typical Café Racer riding position, you ride seated back, crouched over the tank with a low set of handlebars – not really the ideal position for everybody or for a long highway ride. Either way, if you have Rs 6.7 lakh plus tax, insurance and what not to spend, you will surely not be disappointed.

The 2014 Thruxton 900 Café Racer is very likely to will be shown along with the rest of the range at the upcoming Auto Expo. Triumph Motorcycles India are working full force, trying hard to get their dealers up and running as soon as possible, while looking at new dealer partners in more cities across the countries. Triumph officially launched their bikes on November 28,  with prices starting from Rs 5.7 lakh ex-showroom.

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Story: Jim Gorde

Images: Triumph Motorcycles

Filed Under: Latest News, New Bike Launches, News Tagged With: bike, cafe, cafe racer, classic, India, launch, motorcycle, new, racer, thruxton, triumph

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