Bikes for year 2012 !!! Reviews

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight

Ex-showroom price Rs 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Engine

Fuel Petrol

Installation 1202cc, V-twin, air-cooled, four-stroke

Power 60bhp

Torque 9.59kg

Transmission

Type 5-speed, 1-down, 4-up

Dimensions

Length 2255mm

Width 820mm

Height 1065mm

Wheel base 1520mm

Boot volume 103mm

Chassis & Body

Weight 260kg

Wheels Wire spoke

Tyres 130/90 x 16 - 150/80 x 16 inches

Suspension

Front Telescopic forks

Brakes

Front 292mm disc

Rear 260mm disc

Economy

Tank size 7.9 litres

                                                         

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Hero Ignitor

Ex-showroom price Rs 55,900- Rs 57,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Engine Power: 11bhp at 8000rpm

Torque: 85.27bhp per tonne

Transmission :Gearbox 5-speed, 1-down, 4-up

Dimensions : Length 2010mm Width 710mm Height 1095mm Wheel base 1270mm Ground clearance 175mm Chassis & Body Weight 129kg 

Wheels 6-spoke alloy, 17 inchesTyres 80/100 x 17 – 100/90 x 17 inches

Suspension : Front Telescopic forksRear Hydraulic shock absorbers

Brakes:Front 240mm disc Rear 130mm drum 

EconomyTank size 9 litres

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Honda CBR 150R 

Ex-showroom price Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

EngineFuel PetrolType Liquid cooled, 4 stroke, 149.4ccBore/stroke 63.5mm x 47.2mm

Power 17.5bhp @ 10500rpmTorque 1.29kgm @ 8500rpm

TransmissionType 6-speed ManualGearbox 1 down, 5 up

Dimensions:Length 2000mm Width 825mm Height 1120mm Wheel base 1305mm Ground clearance 190mm Chassis & BodyWeight 138kg

Wheels 17inch alloysTyres 100/80-17 (f), 130/70-17 (r)

Suspension :Front Tube type telescopic forks Rear Tube type monoshock

Brakes :Front 276mmRear 220mmAnti-lock NAEconomyTank size 13-litres

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Hyosung GT250R

Ex-showroom price Rs 2.5 lakh (estimated)

EngineFuel Petrol

Installation V-twinType 249cc, V-twin, air and oil cooled, four-strokePower 28bhp at 10000rpmTorque 2.2kgm at 8000rpmPower to weight 148.4bhp per tonne

TransmissionType 5-speed, 1 down, 4 up

DimensionsLength 1090mmWidth 700mmHeight 1130mmWheel base 1435mmGround clearance 155mm

SuspensionFront Upside-down telescopic forksRear Monoshock

BrakesFront 300mm discsRear 230mm disc

Performance0-20 1.060-40 2.310-60 3.960-80 6.430-100 9.960-120 15.42Braking80-0 kph 31.32m/2.99sec

EconomyCity 26.4kplHighway 33.5kplTank size 17 litres

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Suzuki Hayate 

Ex-showroom price Rs 38,212 (kick-start, ex-showroom, Delhi)/ Rs 40,212 (kick & self-start, ex-showroom, Delhi)

EngineFuel Petrol 

Type 112kg, Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled

Power 8.3bhp at 7500rpmTorque 0.88kgm at 5500rpmPower to weight 74.11bhp per tonne

TransmissionGearbox 4-speed, all-down

Dimensions Length 2030mm Width 720mm Height 1070mm Wheel base 1260mm Ground clearance 165mm Chassis & Body Weight 112kg

Wheels 17-inch, 5-spoke alloyTyres 2.75x17 (f) – 3.00x17 (r)

Suspension :Front telescopic forksRear hydraulic shock absorbers

Brakes:Front 130mm drumRear 110mm drumEconomyTank size 8 litres

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Hero Maestro

Ex-showroom price Rs 44,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)

EngineFuel Petrol

Installation Single-Cylinder 109cc

Power 8.2bhp at 7500rpm

Torque 0.92kgm at 7500rpm

Power to weight 74.5bhp per tonne

Transmission :Type VariomaticChassis & BodyWheels Pressed steelTyres 90/100 x 10 F/R

Suspension :Front Linked, hydraulic dampersRear Monoshock

Brakes :Front 130mm drum (CBS)Rear 130mm drum (CBS)

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Honda VT1300CX

Ex-showroom price Rs 15-18 lakh (estimated)

EngineFuel PetrolInstallation 1312cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, four-stroke

Power 53bhp at 4250rpm

Torque 10.5kgm at 2250rpm

TransmissionType 5-speedGearbox 1-down, 4-up

Dimensions :Length 2575mm Width 900mm Height 1150mm Wheel base 1809mm Ground clearance 125mm Chassis & BodyWeight 309kg

Wheels 9-spoke(front)/7-spoke alloy (rear)Tyres (f/r)90/90x21-200/50x18inches

Suspension :Front Telescopic forks Rear Adjustable monoshock, aluminum swingarm

Brakes :Front 336mm disc (ABS)Rear 296mm disc (ABS)

EconomyTank size 12.8 litres

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Mahindra Rodeo RZ 

Ex-showroom price Rs 48,000 (estimated)

EngineType 124.6cc, Single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke

Power 8.05bhp at 7000rpm

Torque 0.91kgm at 5500rpm

TransmissionType CVTChassis & BodyWheels Pressed steel, 10 inches

Tyres 90/100 X 10 F/R

Suspension :Front Telescopic forks Rear Monoshock

Brakes:Front 130mm drumRear 130mm drum

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Suzuki Swish

Ex-showroom price Rs 46,257 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Engine
Fuel Petrol
Type Single cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke
Power 8.58bhp at 7000rpm
Torque 1kgm at 5500rpm
Power to weight 78bhp per tonne
Transmission
Gearbox CVT
Dimensions
Length 1780mm
Width 650mm
Height 1140mm
Wheel base 1250mm
Ground clearance 160mm
Chassis & Body
Weight 110kg
Wheels 10-inch steel
Tyres f-r) 90 /100 – 10 inches
Suspension
Front telescopic forks
Rear monoshock, stressed engine
Brakes
Front 120mm drum
Rear 120mm drum
Economy
Tank size 6 litres

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Evolution is a fact of life and for the better part, it has always led to new and improved beginnings. When it comes to machines though, how the evolution turns out pretty much depends on the manufacturer. So when Bajaj announced the arrival of their new Discover ST, we were left guessing on what the next step for this popular commuter would be. The first glimpse pretty much got raised eyebrows from all of us. Bajaj, as usual, had got it right again. After the awesome new Pulsar 200NS, we didn’t think the company could do any wrong - and they have proved us right with the new Discover ST.

So why 125 ST when the Bajaj already had the Discover 100, 125 and 150? The Discover saga originated in 2004, and the bike was the first to move away from the ‘just a commuter’ tag in the 125 cc class. And Bajaj didn’t have to do much. A nice, sleek design complimented by a very peppy 125cc motor, the Discover was an immediate hit. The second generation of the Discover spawned 100cc and 150cc variants and gave the brand a good spread throughout the segments. The sports tourer, as they call it, is for those who commute long distances. Makes sense actually considering there are lots of people whose commutes involve in-city travel and highway jaunts as well. The ST then is pretty much the next generation Discover and it gives us a fair idea about what we can expect from Bajaj in the future.