2014 Updated Hero Passion Pro Gets New Features For Buyers

Hero bikes are one of the most reasonable bikes in the Indian auto market. The bikes of the Hero always came loaded with many advanced features at an affordable price tag. The company has updated one of its excellent model Hero Passion Pro with new features. The company has given this model a side indicator, service due reminder and an all black saree guard. The Hero Passion Pro price is lying in the range of Rs.45,850 to Rs.50,850 (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi).





Hero Passion Pro features show that this model is loaded with a robust suspension system that gives a perfect stability and balance on rough roads. The suspension system includes a telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers for the front side while at the rear side, it has been bestowed with swing arm with five step adjustable shock absorber. It is powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine which is integrated with an air cooling technology and got a displacement capacity of 97.2cc. This engine is capable of generating a maximum power of 7.8PS, at an acceleration point of 7500rpm along with a torque amount of 8.04Nm that comes at an acceleration of 4500rpm.





The engine is perfectly mated with a four speed constant mesh manual gearbox and a DC-digital CDI with TCIS type ignition system. It has a cylinder bore measurement of 50mm and a stroke measurement of 49.5mm. The manufacturers have mounted it with a side draft, variable venturi type with TCIS carburetor. It is provided with both kick start and electric start facilities. The multi plate wet clutch four speed constant mesh type gearbox makes the shifting of the gears more easier and smoother. The motorcycle manufacturers have used a tabular double cradle type frame for this bike. It has been loaded with a braking system that gives a high level of security and gives a relaxed ride experience.


Hero Passion Pro pictures reveal that the company has given this updated version new graphics which are inspired by Passion xPro. It also get new body colours and a new design for its instrument cluster that gives it a different and a new stylish look. The big headlamp and the side rear view mirrors look very stylish and the five spoke wheels give it a sporty look. The halogen headlamp which has the power of 12V-35W helps the rider to have a clear vision at dark and even in fogy weather.

Honda Shine-A Commuter With All That A Rider Looks For

Honda bikes are known for their cutting edge technology worldwide. The company always come up with their innovative products. The company launched one more name in its line-up named as Honda Shine. It has most of the class leading features and latest technologies. The Honda Shine price is in the range Rs.48,573 to Rs.55,365 (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi). The price of this two-wheeler is very reasonable. It competes with many of the two-wheelers in the market. Honda Shine features show that it is loaded with a four-stroke, air-cooled, SI engine with an overall displacement of 124.7cc. 

This engine can provide an output power of 10.12bhp at an acceleration point of 7500 revolutions per minute and can give a torque output of 10.54Nm arrives at an acceleration of 5500 revolutions per minute. The engine is mated with a four-speed gearbox with all gears up-shift pattern. It is also equipped with a viscous air- filter and a CV type carburetor that enhances its performance brilliantly. It is provided with a wheelbase of 1266mm and has a ground clearance of 175mm. The larger wheelbase makes the handling part very safe. The kerb weight of this model is 121 kgs. It is blessed with a fuel-tank with a capacity of 11 litres.

The power and torque amount drawn by this engine are amazing. The efficiency of this machine is very good as the engine delivers a maximum power from the optimum input. The mileage and the acceleration of this two-wheeler is tremendous. The four-speed constant mesh gear helps in easy and smooth gear-shifting. The diamond-frame light weight design of this vehicle makes it very stable while riding. The broad alloy wheels make the look very aggressive and sporty. It is powered by a very sound braking system and suspension that enhances the superb handling and control. The braking system includes a 240mm diameter front disc brake and a 130mm diameter drum brakes at the rear wheel, provide proper controlling of the vehicle. This system make the rider safe in the event of unexpected surprises. The suspension system loaded with this two-wheeler enhances the stability and control and make it very safe to run.

 

Honda Shine pictures reveal that it has a sporty and classy look. It possesses variety of colour shades on its prominent parts. It is made available in five different colours as Black with Red stripes, Geny Gray Metallic, Rebel Red metallic, Vibrant Blue Metallic and Black with Gray stripes. The graphics of this two wheeler are painted in mainly Pearl White Shade. It has a pair of broad and sporty wheels that make its overall look very impressive. The stylish new handle bar enhances the stability during ride and also ensures better control to the rider.

Bajaj Discover 100T vs Honda CB Twister- Equal on Everything

The economy bike segment has been clogged with options and choosing the best of them all now demands for more thorough inspection through all the options available. This segment has many variations and almost all the major brands is operating here. Two of the most prominent models which are currently topping the list are Bajaj Discover 100T and Honda CB Twister. While the former is a model mounted upon the trusted DTSi engine and backed by a popular franchise name. The latter is the first offering into the segment from a brand which has been long associated with power and sport biking. Both of these models fall in the category of 100 cc and price range of around INR 50,000. The Bajaj Discover 100T price is INR 49,000 and it is the most expensive model in the segment. The Honda CB Twister price on the other hand, ranges from INR 45,159 to 51,905. 

On the feature list, both of them stand even. The Bajaj Discover 100T features a 102 cc, 4-stroke, DTSi engine, which is capable of producing 10 BHP of power and a 9.2 Nm of max torque. The Honda CB Twister features a similar 4-stroke engine producing 9 BHP of power and an equal amount of torque. Despite being low on power, this offering from the Japanese bike maker impresses with the performance. The Indian bike brand does not lag behind but it leads the pack with a power packed performance coupled with a best in class mileage for which Bajaj bikes are known. The mileage here lies between 60-65 kmpl and 55-60 kmpl respectively. Honda bikes are popular for their refined engine and exceptional performance but they do command style.

Bajaj Discover 100T pictures portray the indigenous style it carries and the make quality is undoubtedly superb. The front has been borrowed from the higher variants of the model and it looks exactly the same as 125 cc bike. The ride quality has improved and now there is a lot better balancing delivered while braking and turning. Honda CB Twister pictures on the other hand, are rather unique as well. The naked rear frame it carries has clicked well with young riders and the smooth ride quality it offers is good enough to get one fall in love with this two wheeler. The braking in both of these has been provided with a disc in t he front and a drum in rear. The verdict is though tough to conclude but it is well clear. The former has been targeted for common commuting purpose where a good performance is counted above looks and a good look is a bonus. The latter is mainly for those who wants more of style with a good pinch of looks.

TVS Apache In TVS's Plans

TVS is the south India based manufacturing industry of vehicles. TVS bikes and scooters has been playing a successful innings in the Indian market. For a few years, it does not have much models which are very popular in the market but now the company is gearing up to regain its position in the auto market and their flagship model, the new automatic scooter Jupiter is an example of that. Similarly, in January 2014 the company will launch an upgraded version of their very popular model scooter Zest. Most probably, the company will launch an upgraded version of TVS Apache with higher displacement next year. This new model will have a longer wheelbase than its sibling. The TVS Apache price is in the range of Rs.70,690 to Rs.83,615. The price of this motorcycle is very affordable.





TVS Apache features show that the models of this series have a powerful engine. The engine of RTR160 can generate a total power output of 15.2bhp and a maximum torque amount of 13.1Nm while RTR180 can generate a power output of 17.03bhp along with a peak torque amount of 15.5Nm. The bikes in this series have got an amazing braking system. The RTR 160 has a 270mm disc brake on the front wheel and a rear 200mm disc drum brake. While RTR 180 has a petal disc brake on both the ends with the disc dimensions of 270mm on the front and of 200mm on the rear wheel. This braking system provides a proper safety and a safe instant halt even at very high speed.

The best part of this system is, the controlling is done by the RLP system without any loss of stopping distance. The RTR series has the basic telescopic fork at the front along with a mono tube inverted gas filled shock with spring aid at the rear end. The mono shock absorber gives a total jerk free ride experience. This suspension system loaded with this motorcycle provides smooth ride with very less friction. The excellent features such as wide rear wheelbase and petal disc brakes provides safety to a great extent.

TVS Apache pictures the bikes in this series has the standard dimensions including the length of 2085mm, width of 730mm and the height is of 1105mm. These motorcycles are very longer and wider. They have got a superb ground clearance of 165mm and the weight is 137kg. The wheelbase of all these variants varies in the range 1300mm to 1326mm. The six spoke alloy wheels of RTR two wheelers gives a very sporty look. In this vehicle a bold and beautiful sticker of its name is pasted at the air scoops, which makes it look sporty and classy.

Honda CB 1000R: A Wonderful Superbike

Honda bikes gave the Indian market its best naked sports bikes. One of its naked bike Honda CB 1000R debuted in the year 2007. this naked sport bike of the company is its cheapest 1000cc vehicle in Indian auto market. The Honda CB 1000R price is Rs.9,97,875 (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi). The price tag is not so high for a 1000cc model. The specification of this model indicate towards its high quality of acceleration and performance. It look is also very stylish and impressive. Together with Suzuki Hayabusa this motorcycle is participated in Saddle-sore, an adventurous journey. The riders have to cover a distance of 1000kms within 24 hours but due to some frame slider issue the Saddle-sore was abandoned.

Honda CB 1000R features show that it is provided with a powerful 998cc in-line four engine. The company has re-tuned the engine of one of its last model CBR 1000R for this new model. This four-stroke engine is loaded with a liquid-cooled system. This 16 valves, DOHC engine can pump out a tremendous power output of 126bhp, which comes at an acceleration point of 10000 revolutions per minute and its torque production is of 100Nm which comes at an acceleration point of 8000 revolutions per minute. The motorcycle features a six-speed constant mesh manual gearbox working as one gear down and rest five gears-up shift pattern. Its fuel- efficiency is not so impressive, it ranges from 15 to 20km per litre.

It has got a split seat and rear-set foot pegs that offers a sporty and stylish riding posture. The handlebars loaded with this vehicle are positioned at quite low height so the rider has to bend forward to reach its handlebar to make him comfortable. This two wheeler is provided with a superb suspension system that enables it to give the rider a relaxed ride experience. It has an adjustable front suspension with 43mm inverted telescopic forks of 120mm cushion stroke while at the rear side it has a gas filled mono shock absorber with 10 step pre-load and rebound damping adjustable. 

 

This system provides a great stability and control even at high speed. It adopted radial mount calipers from its elder sibling. Honda CB 1000R pictures show that it adopted its design styling from one of the models of the company CB600F. The triangular multi reflector headlight and front mudguard of both of the motorcycles are same. Its headlight has a uniquely positioned LED lamp along with a clear lens indicators that are placed very near to its edgy visor makes it to look very attractive. It is also one of the fastest motorcycles which has the top speed of 225km per hour.   

KTM Duke 200 Vs Pulsar 200 NS-The Battle Has Been Commenced

KTM Bikes have been doing immensely well in the Indian two-wheeler arena. Their first two bikes have got an overwhelming success for the Austrian maker. They are being sold here in India through Bajaj outlets. On the other hand, Bajaj Bikes are doing pretty well and at the time they are the 3rd largest two-wheeler maker across India. Now, we have two bikes of both the makers which are facing off with each-other, KTM Duke 200 and Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS. Two ravishing bikes, though they have a tie-up with each other and there will be no combat amongst their bikes. However, we have brought them together as they look similar in many areas. So, let us find out what they have in different.

If we compare them in terms of price, both the bikes stand firm, however, the KTM Duke 200 Price has been kept pretty a little higher than its rival bike . It comes with a price tag of Rs. 1.33 Lakh. Whereas, Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS Price is 85,700. The price of this motor-cycle has been kept keeping the price conscious buyers of the nation.

On the grounds of power, performance, KTM Duke 200 is powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with 199.5 cc displacement. The liquid-cooled and DOHC engine cranks off a maximum power out put of 25 bhp arrives at 10000 rpm. It comes with an utmost torque production of 19.2 Nm accessible at 8000 rpm. All the power goes to the back wheel via a belt to a 6 speed manual gearbox, which has a gear-shift pattern of 1 gear down and rest of the gears at the back. If we take a look on the mileage of this two-wheeler, this naked-wheeler offers a mileage of 28 kmpl in city condition and if you take it on long roads of a highway, it gives 34 kmpl with ease.

As far as Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS performance and power are concerned, it is equipped with a Triple Spark, SOHC engine with 199.5 cc. The 4 valve and liquid-cooled engine scoops out a maximum power out put of 23.17 bhp comes at 9500 rpm and it churns out a peak torque production of 18.3 Nm available at 8000 rpm. All the rich power goes trough a 6 speed manual transmission, which has smooth and cursive gear-shifting. It also has one gear down and 5 gears up shift pattern. In terms of design, both the motor-cycles have a wonderful design. In fact they are much similar and look like identical twins. 200 NS comes in 4; Red, Blue, Black and Yellow and Duke 200 comes in 3 exciting shades such as Ornage, White and Black and KTM Duke 390 being equipped with a heavy and powerful engine.

Suzuki Inazuma 250 Comes with Good Price and Features

Suzuki is a Japanese company and it serves the Indian market from many years with their latest technology. Suzuki bikes are popular amongst the youngsters for their stunning look, design along with a affordable price tag. It serves the Indian market from a long time. The company plans to launch their new model Suzuki Inazuma in the coming months in India. This is naked vehicle which gives a good picture of its power house and engine. Like the GW250 this model will also have a DOHC 250cc parallel twin engine. The power provided by the engine of GW250 is 26bhp and the torque is 24Nm but the exact news about the peak power and the torque of this two wheeler is not known yet. The same power and the torque is expected to be delivered by this new two wheeler. The Suzuki Inazuma price is Rs.1,50,000/- (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi).

The Suzuki Inazuma features show that it has a powerful engine of 250cc, single cylinder, 6 stroke, SOHC air cooed engine. The bore and stroke measurement provided by this engine is 51mm and 55.2mm respectively. It has a good compression ratio of 9.5:1 and a wet multi-plate type clutch. The engine is mated with a 4 speed constant mesh type transmission. It is loaded with standard braking system that provide safety to the rider and the pillion to a great extend. It has a CDI type ignition system. It is blessed with a fuel tank of the capacity of 8 litres that provide an amazing ride experience on full tank. The ground clearance provided to this two wheeler is 175mm that gives the vehicle a proper stand with less efforts. It has a maintenance free battery that is a most important point for any bike rider. The pair of the black alloy wheels look more fabulous and are the main attraction of this vehicle.

Suzuki Inazuma pictures show that it has a overall dimensions including a length of the bike as 2230mm, width of 720mm and the height of 1070mm. This two wheeler look much longer than many of its competitor in the market. The wheelbase of this model is 1260mm. The body panel used in this vehicle make its structure less heavy. The kerb weight of this two wheeler is 180kg. This upcoming bike looks very stunning and stylish. It is made available in total three shades in th India market. That three shades are Black, Blue and Grey and Suzuki is going to unveil the latest Suzuki Inazuma 250 in india soon.