Showing posts with label Motorcycles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Motorcycles. Show all posts
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa 2008
Check these pictures of the new Suzuki Hayabusa 2008 model. Makes me feel good about a bike that was so desirable, but I would think twice about buying one, just for the not so delighful looks of the previous model. (ok! lets assume I did manage to save up the dough... now do away with that teasing smile). I agree it still is chunky, but improvised drastically in the cosmetics department. The chunky part I guess is required for holding that monster down and making it cut through the wind with ease. You can see how thats intended to happen in one of the pictures.
For some to relate better, this is the new version of the legendary hayabusa - the bike that was made more popular out here bt the movie DHOOM (though a small section called the biking population already knew about it). One of the fastest production bikes, only to be challenged by the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14. I guess with this new one here, someone must be getting ideas for DHOOM 3
Nothing else to say, just enjoy the visual treat.
Picture courtesy: www.bikewalls.com
For some to relate better, this is the new version of the legendary hayabusa - the bike that was made more popular out here bt the movie DHOOM (though a small section called the biking population already knew about it). One of the fastest production bikes, only to be challenged by the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14. I guess with this new one here, someone must be getting ideas for DHOOM 3
Nothing else to say, just enjoy the visual treat.
Picture courtesy: www.bikewalls.com
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
TVS Apache RTR 160 - the hot new bike in town
The new n hot TVS Apache RTR 160 is here finally. Check the video, but before that let me pour out my excitement in words
The bikes already been displayed at few showrooms. It comes after a long wait. Delayed by couple months I guess. Been reading about it. Hope I soon get my hands on it for a test ride.
If this ones in (well it is almost), it clearly displaces the current 150cc category leader the CBZ Xtreme. Yes, it kind-of looks more like the existing simpleton Apache150cc but I wouldn’t be misled, the performance specs, looks and goodies indicate a wild animal approaching
The real story however is when we get the first hand reviews. Hope the bikes lives up to the silent hype. So far it’s been all praises from magazine scribes, the bike groups watching it and the ads of course
160cc, 15.2bhp, 0-60kms in 4.8 seconds, 120kmph top sped (company specs).
The new, well styled digital speedo console beats the one Karizma and Pulsars have.
The split handle bars, with 2 adjustable positions, look awesome.
Rear LED lights and split grab rail… Look mean!
The footpegs and brake+clutch levers look great.
A cool dash of body work at the bottom, the tiny bottom faring.
New Petal discs for the front disc brakes… as big as the ones on Karizma, but crafted differently like petals (than a circular disc). Helps in cooling the disc better.
Check the median strip painted along the center of the bike. You would have seen it on those drag-race cars. It looks cool here too.
And hey the RTR in the name stands for Racing Throttle Response. I hope the growl we hear in the video is real too :) not just a extra bass
What more a very cool ad-video with loads of attitude, am sure the bike too will match up. The price claimed to be around 66K is a decent deal compared to what it offers. Mileage... I don't think its built to give great mileage but 40kmpl should work, no indications as of now.
One small concern… wish it was a 250cc level. 150s are getting way to common here.
Waiting on the Hondas, Karizmas, Pulsars to ‘grow’. Ok am talking so much in the Indian context. No super-bikes discussed here, not as yet
Let’s wait till I return to Bangalore and get some pics myself. Till then Google around and see this video below. I could have cross posted the ones I have seen, but did not want to, plus I am in a hurry, going out of town tomorrow.
THE VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBq7AfP8iHk
The bikes already been displayed at few showrooms. It comes after a long wait. Delayed by couple months I guess. Been reading about it. Hope I soon get my hands on it for a test ride.
If this ones in (well it is almost), it clearly displaces the current 150cc category leader the CBZ Xtreme. Yes, it kind-of looks more like the existing simpleton Apache150cc but I wouldn’t be misled, the performance specs, looks and goodies indicate a wild animal approaching
The real story however is when we get the first hand reviews. Hope the bikes lives up to the silent hype. So far it’s been all praises from magazine scribes, the bike groups watching it and the ads of course
160cc, 15.2bhp, 0-60kms in 4.8 seconds, 120kmph top sped (company specs).
The new, well styled digital speedo console beats the one Karizma and Pulsars have.
The split handle bars, with 2 adjustable positions, look awesome.
Rear LED lights and split grab rail… Look mean!
The footpegs and brake+clutch levers look great.
A cool dash of body work at the bottom, the tiny bottom faring.
New Petal discs for the front disc brakes… as big as the ones on Karizma, but crafted differently like petals (than a circular disc). Helps in cooling the disc better.
Check the median strip painted along the center of the bike. You would have seen it on those drag-race cars. It looks cool here too.
And hey the RTR in the name stands for Racing Throttle Response. I hope the growl we hear in the video is real too :) not just a extra bass
What more a very cool ad-video with loads of attitude, am sure the bike too will match up. The price claimed to be around 66K is a decent deal compared to what it offers. Mileage... I don't think its built to give great mileage but 40kmpl should work, no indications as of now.
One small concern… wish it was a 250cc level. 150s are getting way to common here.
Waiting on the Hondas, Karizmas, Pulsars to ‘grow’. Ok am talking so much in the Indian context. No super-bikes discussed here, not as yet
Let’s wait till I return to Bangalore and get some pics myself. Till then Google around and see this video below. I could have cross posted the ones I have seen, but did not want to, plus I am in a hurry, going out of town tomorrow.
THE VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBq7AfP8iHk
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
MOTORCYCLES without front forks!!
Came across some pics of the London MCN Bike show 2007 shared by a freind on another group. Tempted me to gather this info on one of the bikes seen there and share :)
MOTORCYCLE SUSPENSION:
Hub-center steering (A swingarm in the front)
Hub-center steering is one of several different types of front end suspension/steering mechanisms used in motorcycles. Hub-center steering is characterized by a swingarm that extends from the bottom of the engine/frame to the center of the front wheel instead of two forks. A sort of horizontal forks running to the center of the front wheel, a series of pushrods are used to hold the front wheel in place.
The advantages of using a hub centre steering system instead of a more conventional motorcycle fork are that hub centre steer separates the steering, braking, and suspension functions. With a fork the braking forces are put through the suspension, a situation that leads to the suspension being compressed, using up a large amount of suspension travel which makes dealing with bumps and other road irregularities extremely difficult. Also, having the steering working through the forks also causes problems with stiction, decreasing the effectiveness of the suspension.
Its complicated assembly is only one of the reasons hub-center steering is implemented in relatively few motorcycle models. The telescopic fork steering system is much more commonly used.
Currently, Bimota's Tesi 2D and the Vyrus 984C3 2V and the 985C3 4V are the only production motorcycles using hub-steer.
See pictures. Enjoy!
MOTORCYCLE SUSPENSION:
Hub-center steering (A swingarm in the front)
Hub-center steering is one of several different types of front end suspension/steering mechanisms used in motorcycles. Hub-center steering is characterized by a swingarm that extends from the bottom of the engine/frame to the center of the front wheel instead of two forks. A sort of horizontal forks running to the center of the front wheel, a series of pushrods are used to hold the front wheel in place.
The advantages of using a hub centre steering system instead of a more conventional motorcycle fork are that hub centre steer separates the steering, braking, and suspension functions. With a fork the braking forces are put through the suspension, a situation that leads to the suspension being compressed, using up a large amount of suspension travel which makes dealing with bumps and other road irregularities extremely difficult. Also, having the steering working through the forks also causes problems with stiction, decreasing the effectiveness of the suspension.
Its complicated assembly is only one of the reasons hub-center steering is implemented in relatively few motorcycle models. The telescopic fork steering system is much more commonly used.
Currently, Bimota's Tesi 2D and the Vyrus 984C3 2V and the 985C3 4V are the only production motorcycles using hub-steer.
See pictures. Enjoy!
PHOTOS
Photo courtesy: Googled 'em 
Sunday, November 12, 2006
CBZ X-TREME : Quick Preview
Hi, Finally I start to blog after the very long delay.
But this is sort of a cross post from another write-up of mine.
Good for a start. And yes had to be about a bike :) I went on quick visit to Majestic Mobikes, Bangalore yesterday(Nov11, 2006 actually) and checked out the Bike displayed.
Had the cam so hurried up with few pics, was lucky to find couple of black bikes there (no other colors) No tests ride will have to wait for 2 more days. The on road cost with ES is Rs. 63909/-. The other colors available are Silver, Blue, Red. Got a small video of the firing too, very mellow compared to the classic CBZ.
Looks, I havent changed my opinion in general but yes as I thought the only good things are the Rear panel below the seat, the mags and the exhaust sheild. NO not the speedo. I still believe seperate indications for left and right turns are more user freindly. The body colored mirrors are not an eyesore in this case cos the Bike is all black. The seat seemed very comfy. Some things I did not like were the silver lining to the tank, the chrome speedo, wrinkles in the seat (!!!) Chrome panels on the side sheilds More thoughts but nothing significant to write. Over to the photos...
THE PHOTOS
Photography: Self
Courtesy: Majestic Mobikes
But this is sort of a cross post from another write-up of mine.
Good for a start. And yes had to be about a bike :) I went on quick visit to Majestic Mobikes, Bangalore yesterday(Nov11, 2006 actually) and checked out the Bike displayed.
Had the cam so hurried up with few pics, was lucky to find couple of black bikes there (no other colors) No tests ride will have to wait for 2 more days. The on road cost with ES is Rs. 63909/-. The other colors available are Silver, Blue, Red. Got a small video of the firing too, very mellow compared to the classic CBZ.
Looks, I havent changed my opinion in general but yes as I thought the only good things are the Rear panel below the seat, the mags and the exhaust sheild. NO not the speedo. I still believe seperate indications for left and right turns are more user freindly. The body colored mirrors are not an eyesore in this case cos the Bike is all black. The seat seemed very comfy. Some things I did not like were the silver lining to the tank, the chrome speedo, wrinkles in the seat (!!!) Chrome panels on the side sheilds More thoughts but nothing significant to write. Over to the photos...
THE PHOTOS
Photography: Self
Courtesy: Majestic Mobikes
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