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Honda CBR150R Unveiled – At Auto Expo 2012

By | January 5, 2012 | Events, Honda, Sportbikes, What's New |

The 2012 Auto Expo had all the biking enthusiasts excited when Honda unveiled the CBR150R. That it wasn’t expected, added to the lure.

Honda CBR150R Unveiled - At Auto Expo 2012

The CBR150R is manufactured in Thailand and was first introduced in 2002. It’s a part of many one-make racing championships that Honda organises across Asia, including India. The Honda CBR150R looks exactly like its bigger engined twin, the CBR250R, save for its scaled down look and the black alloys.

The CBR150R has a 149cc engine with fuel injection, an O2 sensor with air induction and a 6-speed transmission. It produces 18PS of power and 12.6Nm of torque. In terms of suspension, the 150R has telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. Disc brakes at both the ends handle retardation duties. The bike has a twin tubular frame which increases stability.

The ground clearance is 185mm, which should allow it to take on the Indian roads aptly. Honda will be selling the 150R in two variants – standard and deluxe. While the CBR250R is available in dual tone colours, the CBR150R will be available in two shades >> Read More

Honda CBR600F – Coming Soon To India

By | December 5, 2011 | Events, Honda, Sport Touring, Sportbikes, What's New |

Introduced in 1987, the Honda CBR600F has become a legend of modern motorcycling, beloved for his brilliant performance for its on-road handling. This enviable achievement is the result of fidelity to the concept of total control, a principle to which the CBR600F has never failed in its long-term development. Regardless of the ability and the experience of the pilot, this fantastic sport has always managed to give great satisfaction driving to his owners, offering an unparalleled feeling on any type of route.

Honda CBR600F - Coming Soon To India

This legacy was fully collection from the new 2012 Honda CBR600F, whose benefits are easily accessible and rewarding for a wide array of bikers and heterogeneous. A goal is not easy, as this required as always a fully integrated design of engine, chassis and ergonomics. And the result of this >> Read More

Ducati 1199 Panigale Official Details – Great New Features

By | November 8, 2011 | Ducati, Sportbikes, What's New |

Supreme performance, superlative technology, magnetic personality, enthralling design: on track or on road, there’s nothing to beat the 1199 Panigale. This model is equipped with Marzocchi’s new 50mm lightweight aluminium front forks and Sachs rear suspension unit.

Ducati 1199 Features - Panigale Features

This version is also equipped with DTC, DQS, EBC and Power Mode combined into the Ducati Riding Modes. The 1199 Panigale is available in standard configuration with optional ABS*.

This new model breaks with Ducati’s Superbike tradition by adding a name to its 1199cc engine capacity, making a significant association to their historic roots in the Borgo Panigale area of Bologna. In an Italian territory known as >> Read More

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale First Look

By | November 8, 2011 | Ducati, Sportbikes, Upcomings, What's New |

Ducati has officially launched  – The 2012 Ducati superbike will be available in three versions – 1199 Panigale, 1199 Panigale S and 1199 Panigale S Tricolore.  The event held in Milan on the eve of the Milan EICMA show was also used to unveil the 2012 range.

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale First Look Picture

The World has got a new contender in the superbike horsepower wars. Ducati broke wraps on its 2012 1199 Panigale Superbike in a press conference .  Ducati’s new superbike is said to be the new benchmark in production motorcycle power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios. If its peak output numbers, claimed to be 195 hp @10,750 rpm and 98.1 lb-ft torque @ 9000 rpm, ring true, it would better the reigning horsepower champion, the BWW S1000RR, which topped our 2011 Superbike Smackdown at a real-world 183.37 hp @ 13,100 rpm.

The new Superquadro engine is claimed to be most powerful twin-cylinder in production. The Superquadro is named after its highly oversquare 112 X 60.8mm L-Twin. Besides its standard L-configuration and Desmodromic valve control system, Ducati started with a clean slate for the >> Read More

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