Tuesday 25 February 2014
Monday 10 February 2014
The Hyderabad International Auto Show 2013
The fourth edition of Hyderabad International Auto Show is coming up in 2013. It’ll host a wide range of cars available in India to help prospective buyers make an informed decision through a real comparison under one roof. Plus, the commercial vehicles have been included too this time for corporate clients. Apart from cars, this event will also include several other interesting sport and entertainment activities such as hot air balloons, bike stunting, remote cars, car simulators and night kite flying festival.
Mazda Miata celebrates 25 years of rocking our worlds
For its birthday it hasn't been profiled on 60 Minutes or been to Jay Leno's Garage, doesn't go on aretrospective tour of vintage racetracks or get a special Spyder Zagato edition. That doesn't mean we think any less of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the roadster with a simplicity that was as enjoyable as it was barely believable when it arrived in 1989. A quarter of a century and three generations later, the Miata remains the go-to roadster when you want easy, balanced and economical thrills.
It grew from a 116-horsepower speedster with a five-speed manual transmission and a curb weight of 2,116 pounds, to a 167-hp go-kart with a five-speed manual coming in at 2,480 pounds (in Sport guise). Along the way it's picked up hundreds of awards, including 14 nods on Car and Driver's "10Best" list, its most recent eight-year streak coming to an end last year, the Guinness Book of World Records title as "Best-Selling Two-Seater Sports Car" and innumerable trophies as weekend racer extraordinaire.
We'll see the fourth generation at next year's Chicago Auto Show, and we're certain to hear more about its 25-year milestone this year.
COURTESY:AUTOBLOG
Wednesday 5 December 2012
Bajaj Pulsar 375 expected to be launched in November-2013
We have been constantly reporting every single details of the upcoming Bajaj Pulsar 375, now our good mate at Motoroids
reveal that the all-new Bajaj Pulsar 375 will be introduced towards the
end of 2013, probably in November-2013. The Pulsar 375 will be the most
powerful Pulsar ever built and also be the company’s newest flagship
offering.
As we said earlier, the Pulsar 375 is a counterpart of upcoming KTM 390 (375cc motorcycle), as is the case with the Pulsar 200NS and the Duke 200. The Pulsar 200NS has proved that not only is this a good idea, but that Bajaj and KTM know how to handle the simultaneous development of two models both of which are similar in role and intent but vastly different in positioning and price.
Bajaj’s newest flagship offering will look quite unlike the KTM 390 Duke and would sport a full fairing for the fairing hungry crowd of India. The Pulsar 375 will retain the Pulsar’s value-for-money proposition with healthy specifications and seriously quick performance. The big daddy of all Pulsars is expected to be priced around Rs 1.75 lakh.
Under the skin, the new Pulsar 375 will be a slightly re-worked version of the single cylinder, 375cc motor that is on duty in the Duke 390. Bajaj will inject its much publicized triple spark plug treatment into the 375cc Pulsar and it is also pretty sure that the engine would feature fuel injection.
Initially, the KTM Duke 390 will make its entry into India speculated as early as next-month and by the end of next-year probably in November-2013, the Bajaj Pulsar 375 will be introduced. This indicates that Bajaj Pulsar series will walk in footsteps of the KTM, offering similar performance at a more affordable price point.
Technical Specifications Bajaj Pulsar 375 (Speculated) -
As we said earlier, the Pulsar 375 is a counterpart of upcoming KTM 390 (375cc motorcycle), as is the case with the Pulsar 200NS and the Duke 200. The Pulsar 200NS has proved that not only is this a good idea, but that Bajaj and KTM know how to handle the simultaneous development of two models both of which are similar in role and intent but vastly different in positioning and price.
Bajaj’s newest flagship offering will look quite unlike the KTM 390 Duke and would sport a full fairing for the fairing hungry crowd of India. The Pulsar 375 will retain the Pulsar’s value-for-money proposition with healthy specifications and seriously quick performance. The big daddy of all Pulsars is expected to be priced around Rs 1.75 lakh.
Under the skin, the new Pulsar 375 will be a slightly re-worked version of the single cylinder, 375cc motor that is on duty in the Duke 390. Bajaj will inject its much publicized triple spark plug treatment into the 375cc Pulsar and it is also pretty sure that the engine would feature fuel injection.
Initially, the KTM Duke 390 will make its entry into India speculated as early as next-month and by the end of next-year probably in November-2013, the Bajaj Pulsar 375 will be introduced. This indicates that Bajaj Pulsar series will walk in footsteps of the KTM, offering similar performance at a more affordable price point.
Technical Specifications Bajaj Pulsar 375 (Speculated) -
- Engine - 4 stroke water-cooled single cylinder
- Engine capacity - 373.2cc
- Torque - 33Nm at 7000rpm(est.)
- Power - 42HP at 9500rpm(est.)
- Transmission - 6-speed
- Weight - 142Kg
- Clutch - Hydraulic operated
- Fuel system - Electronic Fuel Injection
Sunday 18 November 2012
Bajaj Discover 125 ST is launched at Rs. 55,740
Bajaj Auto launched its latest offering in the commuter segment, the Discover 125 ST (Sports Tourer) in Tamilnadu at Ex-showroom price of Rs. 55,740. The plus point to achieve success is not only the competitive price tag, rather it is attractive and better value for buyers who are looking for a fuel efficient bike with good power and features.
Now it seems the company has started new strategy to offer new bikes in phased manner. Initially, the Pulsar 200NS was offered in Maharashtra and just last week the Pulsar 200NS was launched in Delhi. The automaker aims to offer the Pulsar 200NS across India by August and is following a similar strategy with the Discover 125 ST which will first be offered in the South.
Bajaj Auto President (Motorcycle Business) K Srinivas said, “Discover ST is not an upgrade to a Discover model, but a new product in B-segment (125cc). It constitutes almost 17 per cent of the market (in the motorcycle segment) of which we have around 30 per cent market share. What we are hoping through this product is more customers will migrate to this segment.”
He added, “Our hope is that customers in the ‘A segment’ will migrate to this and we also gain some market share through this distinguished product. It will be suffice to say we are doing close to 50,000 units in the 125 cc segment. We will be very surprised if we do not increase that number substantially.”
The new Discover ST (Sports Tourer) of Bajaj comes with segment first Monoshock suspension and petal disk. The motor gets the four valve DTS-i engine which generates 13bhp of power and 10.8 Nm torque. It can deliver mileage of 65 kmpl under normal riding conditions. At the supposed price, Bajaj discover will be considerably cheaper than its rivals like Honda Shine, Honda Stunner, Hero Ignitor and Yamaha Gladiator 125.
KTM DUKE 390 Unveiled
Bajaj KTM new street bike Duke 390 has been revealed at the 2012 EICMA Show in Milan, Italy. Duke 390 as a awesome naked street bike look, powered by 373.2cc single-cylinder fuel-injected engine with dual overhead camshafts driving four-valves. Transmission is a six-speed, one-down, 5-up toe-shifted box and power is delivered through an X-ring sealed drive chain. Expect furious performance with the light for its class, 139kg kerb weight new Duke producing a healthy peak power output of 44bhp at 9500rpm, and maximum torque of 3.57kgm at 7250rpm.
The 390 Duke will share platforms with smaller capacity sibling, the 200 Duke as is already on Indian streets. The 390 Duke sports a beefy, steel trellis frame and seats its rider in an upright, still sporty riding posture. Fat, 43mm upside-down front forks are standard, as are an aluminum alloy swing arm and monoshock rear suspension. There’s a radial mounted 300mm disc in front and 230mm rear disc brake, the 390 Duke going a big step-up on its smaller siblings for offering the safety of ABS braking. Low-profile, tubeless radial tyres are provided on both lightweight, alloy rims.
Duke 390 will be manufactured in pune plant. The sources also say that the bike will be exported to European market as well. Duke 390 will be available in Bajaj’s Probiking showrooms across india with price tag of Rs: 200,000, the bike will be available by early 2013.
KTM 390 DUKE SPECIFICATIONS -
| WHEEL BASE: | 1367 +/-15mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE: | 170mm |
| SEAT HEIGHT: | 800mm |
| TANK CAPACITY: | 11 Liter |
| KERB WEIGHT: | 139kg |
| CHASSIS: | Steel trellis, powder coated |
| SUBFRAME: | Alluminium, tapered, 26/22mm |
| HANDLEBAR: | Alluminium, tapered, 26/22mm |
| ENGINE TYPE: | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled |
| VALVETRAIN: | 4-per cylinder, DOHC |
| DISPLACEMENT: | 375cc |
| BORE/STROKE: | 89/60mm |
| POWER: | 44bhp at 9500rpm |
| TORQUE: | 3.57kgm at 7250rpm |
| COMPRESSION RATIO: | 12.6:1 |
| TRANSMISSION: | 6 speed, 1 down, 5 up |
| FUEL SYSTEM: | Bosch EFI, 46mm throttle body |
| CLUTCH: | Wet clutch, mechanically operated |
| FRONT SUSPENSION: | WP 43mm upside down forks, 150mm travel |
| REAR SUSPENSION: | WP Monoshock, 150mm travel |
| FRONT BRAKE: | Four piston, radial caliper, 300mm disc |
| REAR BRAKE | Single piston, 230mm disc |
| ABS | Bosch 9MB two channel |
| WHEELS FRONT-REAR | Cast alloy, 3.00 x 17- 4.00 x 17inches |
| TYRES FRONT-REAR | 110/70 x 17-150/60 x 17inches |
| CHAIN: | X-Ring |
| SILENCER: | Stainless steel silencer, regulated catalytic converter |
Monday 27 August 2012
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R revealed
Kawasaki fans might have a reason to cheer has the company recently revealed the official photos of 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R on the Kawasaki Japan Website. Although complete technical details/specifications are still awaited, we are sure about the fact that Bajaj would definitely want to bring it to India.
The 2013 model of Ninja 250R now looks like the ZX-10R, featuring revised angular bodywork with large slotted vents and a floating mount windscreen. The front turn indicators are now clear lens and housed in the fairing. A set of new alloys with 140mm rubber at the rear, a chiselled tail and new exhaust system complete the set of cosmetic changes.
According to information available on company website, Ninja 250R will possess a new DOHC Parallel Twin engine with new pistons, crank cases and cylinders. Kawasaki claim that the low and mid range torque have been boosted for this bike, though they haven’t revealed the power and torque figures. An optional for various markets digital fuel injection system also makes its debut in the Ninja 250R. ABS is also available as an option now with Kawasaki claiming it to be the world’s smallest unit
Although no official declarations as to what price of new Ninja 250R should be but considering 2012 prices which stand at $4,199 (Approx 2.34 lakh INR), it is estimated that Kawasaki will be pricing the 2013 model in the same bracket.
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