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New 2012 Honda VFR1200F

By | November 15, 2011 | Honda, Sport Touring, Upcomings, What's New |

The Honda VFR1200F gets new colours, a slightly tweaked engine, revised ride-by-wire throttle and traction control with C-ABS for 2012

Honda vfr 1200f 2012 new superbike

Honda have announced some minor updates for the 2012 VFR1200F. ‘The engine now offers even greater performance, with significantly more refined torque between 2,000-4,000rpm. Changes to the PGM-FI fuel injection system, combined with increased tank capacity, mean the VFR1200F can now travel more than 300km on a single tank of petrol.

A more comfortable seat and the adoption of traction control [which works in conjunction with the bike’s C-ABS] further enhance the bike’s all-round capabilities,’ says a press note from Honda.

The 2012 Honda VFR1200F is also available with optional dual clutch transmission, which has been upgraded and is now supposed to offer smoother, seamless gear changes in any of its three riding modes. ‘Using two electronically controlled clutches, the system offers the choice of manual gear shifting and two fully automatic modes, one for general use (D-mode) and another for high performance riding (S-mode). The VF1200F Dual Clutch Transmission also features new software logic with added functionality,’ claim Honda.

With its bulbous styling and 277kg kerb weight, the VFR1200F is definitely no sportsbike, but its 169bhp, 129Nm V4, Honda-spec refinement comfortable long-distance ergonomics make it a decent sports-tourer and if anything, Honda seem to have improved the big VFR a bit for 2012.

Hyosung to launch GT650N on 13th October?

By | October 12, 2011 | Hyosung, Naked, Upcomings, What's New |

Korean super bike manufacturer Hyosung is all set to launch a sportier, more powerful version of the GT650R, the GT650N. The new bike which is expected to be launched on October 13th is will be assembled in India as a CKD and is expected to be priced around Rs.4.5 lakhs.

Hyosung Naked Bike gt650n pictures launch

Hyosung GT650N will be the third motorcycle from the manufacturer to be launched in India. Just like the earlier two motorcycles, GT650R and ST7, GT650N too will be imported as CKD’s and will be assembled at their manufacturing unit in India.

The GT650N, which is a naked version of the GT650R will help the company to increase its volumes significantly. Garware Motors aims to sell 1,200 bikes in the country within the first year. The GT650N looks alot more muscular and uses the same engine which does duty in the GT650R. The 650cc engine in the Hyosung GT650N produces 72 BHP of power at 9000 RPM and 60 Nm of torque at 7500 RPM. The GT650N will be priced around Rs. 1 lakh cheaper than the GT650R, making the bike value for money for the kind of performance it offers.

The manufacturing unit is co-owned by Hyosung and Garware Motors of Pune. Garware-Hyosung assembling unit is situated in Wai near Pune.The Korean super bike manufacturer is facing stiff competition from other international brands such as Harley Davidson and Kawasaki.

Hyosung GT650 is a tried and tested motorcycle, will feature dual front disc brakes and single disc at the rear, a 6 speed wet clutch for transmission, fuel tank with 17 litres capacity, 17″ alloys, 120/60 front tire and 160/60 rear tire.

Garware Motors recently opened its 9th showroom in the country. The latest showroom was opened in Kerala and the company is optimistic of selling 30 superbikes in the state by the end of the year. Garware Motors has showrooms in other cities indlucing Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolhapur and Chandigarh. With 12 showrooms across India, Garware Motors will launch the GT250R in March 2012, priced around Rs. 2 lakhs. The GT250R which will help the Korean automaker to generate volumes.

2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

By | May 21, 2011 | Aprilia, What's New |

The 2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 is motored by a powerful 1197 cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-Twin engine rated at 130 bhp and 85 lb.ft. of torque.

2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

This large capacity, high performance motard bike has a triple map injection system throttle management, namely Sport, Touring, and Rain mode.

It employs mixed gear/chain valve timing. Its front upside-down fork has fully adjustable compression, rebound damping and spring preload. Its aluminum alloy swingarm with piggy-back design Sachs hydraulic shock absorber also has fully adjustable compression, rebound damping, and spring preload.

Appearance shows off two-tone ultra-light and stiff frame, painted tail fairing, and dual exhaust with black shield. The Dorsoduro 1200 street bike can also be fitted with ABS and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) for optimized safety.

Below table outlines detailed information regarding the 2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 Specs (technical specification) and Data which cover engine system, power and torque, transmission, wheel, brakes, suspension, chassis, dimension and fuel requirements and specs.

Aprilia just released video of its brand new Dorsoduro 1200 dancing through a set of mountain twisties.