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CONTENTS
Volume 12 | Issue 04 | NOVEMBER 2016
44
FIRST RIDE
Harley-Davidson 2017 Touring Range
Our Ed rides the latest H-D bikes powered by their
new Milwaukee-Eight V-twin engines
REGULARS FIRST RIDES

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EDITORIAL
YOU
60 56 Hero Achiever 150
Hero MotoCorps 150-cc commuter
14 LETTERS
in a new avatar
18 IGNITION
32 TECHNOMAIL 60 Moto Guzzi MGX-21
34 NEW PRODUCTS Flying Fortress
36 BOSCH TECHNO BIBLE
An Italian cruiser with extreme style and an
38 DESIGN TRENDS
126 BI GBU intimidating name aimed at American riders
143 DID YOU KNOW 66 Magni Filo Rosso
Roland rides an MV Agusta replica that
ROAD TEST recreates the magic of a bygone GP era
72 Hero Splendor iSmart 110
Heros popular commuter gets smarter
FEATURES
76 Aprilia SR150 82 Intermot 2016
We test Indias rst sporty scooter
Extensive coverage from Germanys
biggest motorcycle show
72 106 102 Your Rides

BI readers go on an epic ride in Assam
106 KTM RC16

An in-depth look at the Austrian rms
MotoGP challenger
SPORT
112 MotoGP: Aragn
116 WSBK: Germany, France
118 Indian Motor Sport

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I also test-rode the Yamaha R15S recently.
Can I consider it as a contender? As for the TOUCH
STAR aforementioned Honda, I would like to know
LETTER if the company is planning to discontinue
this model. Is the launch of the Pulsar CS400
or BMW G310R likely in the near future? I am
Send in your
Lets Spread planning to buy the bike after Diwali.
Chintan Purohit, by e-mail
Safety Hello Chintan, Letters
Awareness Suggest an Able Commuter
The CBR 250R is a good shout for sure,
especially since your purpose is to tour.
Photos
I am 26 years old and I have decided to
As for the R15S, it has a more committed
buy a bike for my daily commute, which
riding position; so you may consider it if
is 60 kilometres to and fro, as well as for
occasional touring. I have zeroed in on the
you are comfortable with that. Both the Ideas
Bajaj Kratos (the Pulsar CS400 mentioned
Bajaj Avenger 150. Please guide me about the
by you in your query) and the BMW G310R
advantages and disadvantages of this bike.
are expected to appear in showrooms by POST
Also let me know your opinion about the
the end of the year. If you are willing to Bike India,
recently launched red metallic colour.
wait till then, you may toss them into the Next Gen
Lohit Bhandari, Goa
mix of your options. Make sure to test-ride Automotive,
all the bikes that you may short-list. That 401B, Gandhi
Dear Lohit,
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The Bajaj Avenger 150 Street is indeed a
decision based on your individual 5th Floor, 2
good choice. Its advantages are that it is
convenience and preferences. Serene Estate,
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fatigue when you are riding, and it even Road,
posts decent fuel economy. In terms of Pune - 411 040
negatives, if we are nit-picking, a possible
annoyance could be the forward-set foot
position which means you require more
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(usually at airports). You guys do a Dear Readers,
great job and I appreciate your work. lot of useful information. I am looking forward Thank you for the
1. The bike should be able to cruise at to buying a Ducati Panigale 959 but there is large number of
I admire Mr Aspi Bhathena. letters! However,
110-120 km/h while touring. no Ducati dealership in Kolkata. Have you we request you
I ride a lot around India during
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my vacations and appreciate your a proper format.
bursts of 130-140 km/h. opening in Kolkata in the near future? Firstly, please ensure
magazines emphasis on safety. Please advise me. that your letters are
Motorcycling/touring is one of the 3. Reliable engine. part of the e-mail
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most dangerous sports in India attachment. Only
because of lack of road manners and Dear Khan, pictures, wherever
necessary, may be
safety awareness. Lets reach out and I have the Mahindra Mojo and Honda CBR As far as we know, Ducati do plan to open a sent as attachments.
educate as many as we can. 250R with ABS in mind right now. I am not showroom in Kolkata, in the By-pass area; Secondly, please
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over time. Editor

IGNITION
All the latest happenings in the world of two-wheelers

EXTREME
AGUSTA
MV Agustas middle-weight supersports,
the F3, goes to the racing department
to return as a special-edition F3 RC
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AKING A FAST BIKE GO EVEN FASTER SEEMS TO BE THE NORM
these days because most motorcycle manufacturers are churning
out highly tuned versions of standard motorcycles that promise
to deliver even greater thrills. The latest to jump into this fray
are Italian exotic bike-makers, MV Agusta, who have launched an
extreme edition of their popular middle-weight sports bike, the F3, called the F3
RC (which stands for Reparto Corse, i.e. Racing Department).
This new F3 started life as a standard model but the Reparto Corse at MV
Agusta got busy making the stock bike not so stock any more.
The first major difference is the racing livery of this motorcycle that makes
it ready for the racetrack, at least in the aesthetics department. The real
change, however, lies beneath that fairing. MV Agusta fined-tuned both the
engines to deliver a better performance on track and on road. The 675-cc in-
line three-cylinder motor in the F3 675 RC develops 128 PS at a whopping
14,400 revolutions per minute and 71 Nm at 10,900 RPM. The F3 800 RCs triple
produces 148 PS at 13,000 RPM and 88 Nm at 10,600 RPM. Although the output
of both the engines remains the same as the standard F3, MV claim that the
motors on the F3 RC have been further refined and optimised for achieving
maximum performance on track and on road.
Along with highly potent engines, the F3 RC also gets a host of electronics
to help make the bike even more rider-friendly. It uses MVs advanced MVICS
or Motor and Vehicle Integrated Control System, which is essentially an engine
management system that alters the performance of the engine based on the
inputs from the throttle. The F3 RC comes with ABS and eight-level traction
control and also three pre-defined riding modes and one more, which the rider
can customise to his or her liking.
The composite frame of the F3 uses a lightweight trellis type front structure
that meets the aluminium alloy side-plates which, according to MV, act as a
fulcrum for the single-sided swingarm. Now, being a track tool, the F3 features
high-end Marzocchi front forks and a Sachs mono-shock unit at the back.
Being a special edition, the F3 RC surely aims to stay exclusive with only 350
examples being produced. And every F3 RC produced will come with a certificate
of authenticity which marks it as a collectible motorcycle.
Will it come to India? Well, we are not really sure about that but we do hope
that someone in the country orders one.
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IGNITION All the latest happenings in the world of two-wheelers
K 1600 Goes Bagger
HAVING UNVEILED THE NEW K 1600 GT AT INTERMOT IN Cologne,
BMW Motorrad revealed to the world yet another six-cylinder
motorcycle based on the K 1600. This new motorcycle, called
the K 1600 B, was shown to the world just after the Intermot
show and the actual bike will be unveiled at the forthcoming
EICMA show in Milan.
The K 1600 B bears a close resemblance to BMW concept
101, which was shown at the Concorso dEleganza Villa dEste
in 2015. Turning that concept into reality is the K 1600 B, which,
BMW say, embodies the concept of Grand American Touring.
This tells us that this new touring bike from Munich is aimed
straight at the American market. The design of the B is more
German than American and it looks sophisticated. BMW say
that the low-slung stance, forward-mounted foot-controls
exclusive forged wheels of the B are what make it a cool-looking
bagger that the Americans love. To us, the bike looks quite
contemporary and sharp.
Powering the K 1600 B is BMW Motorrads signature six-
cylinder engine, which seems to have become the K series
identity. In the B, this motor produces 160 PS and 175 Nm.
The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission that delivers
the power to the rear wheel via a shaft drive. Apart from the
similar engine, the B will also get BMWs Duolever front end
and Paralever rear end, Dynamic ESA (electronic suspension
adjustment) with automatic damping adaptation and reverse
assist. However, Shift Assist Pro, which allows for clutch-less
up-shifts and down-shifts, will be available as an option.
The K 1600 B will be launched in Europe and America soon
and we expect the company to do so in India as well in 2017.
Yamahas Ultimate
Middle-Weight
YAMAHA MOTOR COMPANY RECENTLY UNVEILED A REFRESHED
and highly competitive YZF-R6 in the USA. The bike now
resembles its bigger sibling, the YZF-R1, but there is more than
just the design that matches the litre-class sports bike.
To begin with, the body has been aerodynamically tuned
to further reduce drag. Another thing that comes straight
from the R1 is the 43-mm KYB front forks. The R6 also gets
six-level traction control that can be switched off, new riding
modes, radial mount four-pot callipers with 320-mm discs,
ABS, Yamahas D-Mode, lightweight magnesium sub-frame
and aluminium fuel-tank, a new seat, and a quickshifter as an
option.
The engine, however, remains the same as before and Yamaha
have not divulged power or torque figures. The chassis also
remains the same as before; however, with a new aerodynamic
body and improved front end, the company claims that the bike
will be more stable all around. Unfortunately, this new radical
middle-weight will not be coming to India any time soon.

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MAHINDRA ARE DOING EVERYTHING WITHIN THEIR
power to make sure that their flagship motorcycle,
the Mojo, reaches the top spot when it comes to
affordable touring bikes. Thus this new variant, called
the Mojo Tourer Edition. Essentially, it is still the same
motorcycle we all know, though, with the Tourer
moniker, the Mojo has become focused for touring.
The Tourer Edition comes with an accessory kit
that features a protective guard for the tank, radiator
and engine, pannier mounts for adding solid boxes,
fog-lamp mount with lights, saddle-bag and a carrier,
magnetic tank-bag and a mobile phone holder. With
these accessories, the Mojo Tourer Edition costs
Rs 1.88 lakh (ex-Delhi), which is quite a good deal
considering that you dont have to spend anything
extra to go touring, except, of course, for the fuel.
Ducati to Use
Hero Parts
AT FIRST THIS MAY SOUND A
little odd, but the fact here is that
Hero Motors, particularly the
transmission division of the Hero
Group, has bagged a contract to
manufacture a key transmission
component for the renowned
Italian bike makers, Ducati. Under
this new agreement, the Indian
company will supply gears for
Ducati motorcycle gearboxes.
Hero Motors have been
working hard on strengthening
their position as a global player
in the components industry and
with this contract it seems that
the company has successfully
Bajaj Kratos Coming Soon managed to do that. The company

has invested Rs 150 crore to build
the necessary infrastructure to
BAJAJ AUTO ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON FINALISING THEIR NEW MOTORCYCLE, THE KRATOS, fulfil the demands of international
which, it may be recalled, was first shown at the 2014 Auto Expo under the Pulsar brand-name. clients and plans to invest another
The company calls it the Kratos now and we expect it to be a new sub-brand and not a part of Rs 150 crore to further strengthen
the Pulsar series. We have spotted quite a few Kratos being tested on Pune roads. From this infrastructure.
what we have observed, the styling of the bike is similar to the concept that was shown at the Currently, Hero Motors are
aforementioned Expo. working on expanding their
As for the engine, the Kratos will be using a KTM-derived 373-cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder business in Europe with a view to
engine that powers the 390 Duke RC, albeit in a different state of tune from that in the KTMs. The gaining more knowledge through
Kratos frame was developed in-house by the companys R&D department. tie-ups with European industry
The Kratos will have conventional front forks instead of the upside-down (USD) forks seen on leaders in order to design, develop,
the concept but the rear suspension will be a mono-shock unit. We also expect Bajaj to equip the and test their offering, which
Kratos with ABS and good-quality brakes. The price of this motorcycle is not known as of now but will then be mass manufactured
will be known shortly for the company plans to launch it soon. in India.

Hero Achiever 150 Launched

HERO MOTOCORP RECENTLY INTRODUCED A NEW ACHIEVER 150 WITH announced that there would be a special-edition Achiever 150 which
quite a few updates. The new Achiever 150, priced at Rs 62,800 (ex-Delhi), will have a unique and special paint scheme to celebrate the 70 million
comes with a new BS-IV compliant engine that also features Heros units produced by Hero to date and also to celebrate the 70th year of
patented i3S technology. The single-cylinder, air-cooled, 150-cc engine Independence. Hero will be making only 70 such units, and we suppose
produces a decent 13.6 PS and 12.8 Nm, which, Hero claim, is enough that by now all of them might have been sold out. To read about how this
to propel it from 0 to 60 km/h in just five seconds. The company also new Achiever performs, turn to page 56 for our first ride report.
CB Shine SP Crosses
Ducati XDiavel Launched
DUCATI MOTOR INDIA
1 Lakh Units
recently launched their HONDA MOTORCYCLE AND SCOOTER INDIA (HMSI)
much-awaited muscle- recently announced yet another milestone that
cruiser, the XDiavel, priced was achieved by their popular 125-cc commuter,
at Rs 15.87 lakh (ex-Delhi). the CB Shine SP. In just nine months, the Shine SP
This new Diavel moves managed to cross sales of more than one lakh units,
away from its traditional clearly denoting the bikes potential.
form by slipping into a Speaking on this memorable occasion Y S Guleria,
much more relaxed cruiser- Senior Vice-president (Sales and Marketing), HMSI,
like avatar, although said, Following the legacy of CB Shine, the CB
the design remains Shine SP is one of the highest contributors in terms
unmistakably Ducati of volume towards the growth of 125-cc category
thanks to that floating (AprilAugust 2016). With appreciation from more
rear end, gaping exhaust than one lakh happy customers, the CB Shine SP
tips, exposed trellis frame, with an extra dose of sporty style, performance,
beautifully carved and features and striking looks makes it very special in
highlighted cylinders of the the segment.
Testastretta DVT 1,262-cc
L-twin and that aggressive The 156 horses from its ABS, Ducati Traction
front end. L-twin motor deliver a Control system and Ducati
The XDiavel is the first huge punch in terms of Power Launch as standard.
proper cruiser from Ducati performance and just to The XDiavel will be
but it beautifully retains make sure that you stay on available in Standard and S
that agro-nature which is your XDiavel, Ducati have variants, with the S costing
associated to the brand. equipped it with cornering Rs 18.47 lakh.

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BMWs Smaller GS
BMW MOTORRAD NEED NO INTRODUCTION WHEN IT COMES TO
dual-purpose motorcycles because one of their largest
selling models, the R 1200 GS, has become a synonym for
go-anywhere motorcycles. BMW want to bring the same
experience to riders who cannot afford the R 1200 GS, so
they are currently working on a smaller GS which will be
based on the companys smallest motorcycle, the G 310 R.
Yes, BMW Motorrad are testing a G 310 which looks like
a scaled-down version of the bigger GS. There are not too
many small adventure motorcycles in the market and that
seems to be the inspiration for this new 310-cc GS.
Details of this new GS are not out yet but what we can tell
you, based on the information that we have, is that it will
use the same chassis and engine as the standard G 310 R
although the suspension will be revised to make it more off-
road friendly. BMW Motorrad might just showcase the bike
at the upcoming EICMA in Milan. We are eagerly waiting for
BMW to bring this to India as it will be quite popular among
the touring enthusiasts here.
Wrangler True
Wanderer Announced
WRANGLER, ONE OF THE WORLDS LEADING DENIM BRANDS, RECENTLY
concluded the fifth edition of their annual series, the True Wanderer. This
time Gaurav Siddharth of Lucknow won the competition. The youngster
was presented with a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin along with the title.
Gaurav, an avid motorcyclist, was one of the 10 people who were
selected for this amazing journey wherein riders, clad in Wranglers range
of Sun Shield and Silver Shield apparel, rode to various destinations
across India and documented their journey through a blog. Gaurav rode
from Lucknow to Korba in Chhattisgarh in seven days and blogged about
his journey all along. His experiences were recognised as being the best,
which made him the winner of the 2016 Wrangler True Wanderer award.
Honda Navi Goes to Nepal

SOME TIME AGO, HMSI SHOWCASED THEIR FUN LITTLE NAVI IN NEPAL
and the response was overwhelming and, as a result of that response,
HMSI have launched the Navi in Nepal. Just three weeks after the Navi
was officially shown in Nepal, HMSI dispatched a shipment of 500 units of
the Navi, making it the quickest export shipment for the company.
Y S Guleria, Senior Vice-president (Sales and Marketing), HMSI, said,
After witnessing huge success of the Navi in the Indian market, we wish
to extend this revolution to other parts of the world. Being one of our
largest export markets and a young vibrant country, we are commencing
(L to R) Vinod Prabhudev of Wrangler, Krishna Dorai, GM, Navi exports to Nepal. The overwhelming response received at the Nepal
Wrangler India, Gaurav Siddharth, winner of True Wanderers, Auto Show and first 500 unit export dispatch in a matter of just three
and Vimal Sumbly, MD, Triumph Motorcycles India weeks are an evidence of its surging demand. Navi-lution is on its way
to hit Nepal roads!

Leiidor Jackets Launched
LEIIDOR, A WELL-KNOWN UK BRAND, HAS LAUNCHED A NEW RANGE
of riding jackets in India. The range consists of some really cool
looking jackets that come with high-quality Knox protectors and
optional back protectors as well. The jackets are made of high-
quality material that has been tested extensively for optimum
protection. These jackets are exclusively available on Flipkart.com
and the range starts at Rs 4,399, going all the way up to Rs 8,899. We
will bring you a full review of these jackets very soon.
Goa Vintage Rally

RECENTLY, GOANS GOT A TASTE OF OLD AND VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES
that were part of the first ever Goa Vintage Rally held in Panaji. There were
over 40 vintage motorcycles that participated and many of them were
ridden from various parts of the country.
Judging the event were Bike Indias Editor at Large Navroze Contractor
and Adil Jal Darukhanawala, a veteran in this field. Both the judges had a
tough time picking the winner as almost all the bikes deserved an award.
The award for the best vintage bike went to a Norton 16H from 1942.
There were several other categories, including a best restoration award
that went to a 1965 49-cc Lambretta. A 1965 BMW R50 won the award for
the most-travelled motorcycle. The event organisers, GTDC and Tourism
Ministry of Goa, were sceptical about the event but it turned out to be
a big success because of a large turnout of spectators and participants.
Paris to Saigon on Peugeots

IN 1956, SERGE GRACIUM
AND MICHEL VASLIN OF THE
FRENCH NAVY set out on an
epic journey that saw them
ride their Peugeot scooters
from Saigon to Paris.
Sixty years later, Peugeot
attempted to recreate that
journey albeit in reverse
order. Two brave souls,
Samuel Felice and Ambroise
Prince by name, have set
out from Paris on their
Peugeot Django scooters
and they plan to travel all
the way to Saigon or Ho
Chi Min City in Vietnam.
The adventurer duo has
already crossed India
en route to Vietnam
as you read this. We
wish them a safe and
adventurous journey
all the way to Saigon
and back home.

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situations where the bike could skid performance and fuel efficiency. A
off the road, causing an accident. wider tyre will no doubt provide
Having ABS on a motorcycle is highly
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Engine Replacement wheels. Incidentally, the Indian stick to the standard specifications
I would like to know if it will be possible government has announced that because they give you the best
to replace the engine of my Hero Impulse possible performance and fuel Maintaining
with that of a Hero Karizma. If feasible, efficiency. the tyres of
what is the right way of going about it? your bike is
Please advise me. Is a Helmet Bad for the essential as
Shravan Gandhi, Indore Brain? badly main-
I am 12 years old and I read your tained tyres
Yes, it is possible to replace the magazine regularly. I have a question can cause
engine of the Impulse with that of the which I want to ask. I see a lot of people accidents that
Karizma, but we strongly advise you ride their motorcycles without wearing can be fatal
not to do so. One very important helmets. A few months ago I read in the Always fill
aspect to be borne in mind in this ABS will be mandatory for all newspapers that helmets are not good air from a
regard is that if you swap the engines, motorcycles with an engine capacity for the brain? Is it true? I want my father proper filling
your motorcycle will instantly become of 125 cubic centimetres and above to wear one as well but I dont know how station to
illegal and its insurance will stand from 2018 onwards. This is a to convince him. Please help me. specifications
annulled. In India it is illegal to replace commendable move. Sarang Parmar, Pune given by the
the engine of one bike with that from
manufactur-
another. Should I Opt for Wider Your safety concern is highly ers to avoid
Tyres? appreciated. First of all, we would like undesired
What is the Significance I have been reading your magazine for to say that a helmet that fits well is handling and
of ABS? the past five years never bad for the brain. If it were so, fuel efficiency
I am a big fan of your magazine and I love and I have found motorcycle racers, fighter jet pilots results
the way you come up with excellent that no other and many other people would not put
stories/reports/first rides/road tests every magazine goes their brain at risk. A helmet is a Regularly
month. I have a technical query with into such technical perfectly safe check the tyre
regard to safety. I am aware that a details as you do. I thing to wear tread depth to
number of motorcycles today come appreciate reading and its ensure ample
equipped with anti-lock braking systems the Technomail importance traction.
(ABS). Please elucidate the meaning of feature of the goes beyond Immediately
ABS and why it is important. magazine because that. You may replace tyres
Dhaval Diwan, Gurugram I keep learning a tell your father that have
lot from it. My that a helmet shallow tread
We are glad that you are interested question today is will always depth as they
in learning more about safety. ABS is a as follows. Will it be all right if I run a protect his are not able to
technology that stops the motorcycles wider tyre on my Royal Enfield Classic? I head and that provide opti-
wheels from locking up under hard want to go from the standard tyre to a he will ride more safely every day if mum traction
braking. It makes use of a device that 150 section one. Will it be advisable? Or wears a helmet.

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reducing wheel-spin. Three-level systems allow the rider to usually choose
among wet, dry or race modes to enhance stability, depending on the type
of situation, without intruding and taking away the fun of the ride experience.
CORNERING ABS
As the anti-lock braking system (ABS) makes it way into all sorts of things on
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In isolation, all the
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Yamaha XSR parts are
fine but together,
Design guru Glynn Kerr

its a visual mess
takes cognisance of
peoples grouse about the
latest motorcycle design
trend towards focus on
detail for the sake
of detail
COMPLEX SIMPLICITY
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FEW READERS One reader was comparing the latest But the XSR only throws a token of
letters have appeared Yamaha XSR to the classic XS650, nostalgia on to a thoroughly modern
recently, decrying produced in standard street trim from donor bike. Theres nothing classic about
some of the latest 1968 to 1979. Again, I would have to the FZ-09, with which it shares its
designs, while agree with him that the XSR is a mess of running gear. Its a thoroughly modern
lamenting the absence visual forms, with components design and, as such, the XSR is
of the old ways that competing with, rather then something of a paradox: a metal robot
theyd grown to know complementing, each other. Part of that wearing a cowboy hat and boots. And the
and love. Although I is down to colour. The current fashion of reason is again generational. The 20 and
suspect the authors are painting as much as possible flat black 30-somethings (that is, the majority of
at least one generation, means that almost everything now has a non-leisure motorcycle riders) grew up
if not two, removed from the target similar visual weight. with Japanese multis as the norm, not
audience of the offending newcomers Theres little to focus on, so the eye Nortons and Enfields. Regular
(Im thinking Honda Vultus, Yamaha wanders around confused by the maintenance now just means making
FZ-10...), I take their point. Some complexity of it all rather than guided sure theres petrol in the tank, not
of the more recent designs focus on through it. If the frame were silver or shimming valves.
detail for details sake; rather than polished metal, imagine what a The XSR has just enough classic
presenting an integral identity or difference it would make in holding that gestures to separate it from the Manga-
coherent flowing forms. visual information together. inspired FZ series, and find a different
customer group who dont seem put off
by a 15 per cent price hike. It isnt aimed
at the waxed cotton brigade. If those guys
arent put off by a Made in Japan label,
the Bolt or SCR950 should be right up
their street. And lets also remember that
the XS650, classic throwback that it now
represents, was intended as being right
up to the minute when it was introduced.
Such was the industry standard back
then. Hondas CB750 Four was still
Smooth, another year away.
rounded, In the current neo-retro business, the
traditional (pipe, design, and to an extent the buyer profile,
slippers...) is set by the proportion of neo to retro.
the Triumph The Guzzi V7 and Triumph Bonneville
Thruxton go for the classic look, with simpler,

Images Copyright: Zagato
1 2
3
Image Copyright: BMW
The BMW R nineT aims for middle

ground in the neo-retro alance
4
traditional forms and a conventional tube result has polarised public reaction, with 1 Zagatos teaser although the clumsy, dated seat doesnt
frame layout, while the BMW R nineT some pronouncing it astonishingly ahead of the F4Z help. Most observers agree on one thing,
hits it bang in the centre, mixing old and beautiful, and others hideously ugly. launch though. The windscreen looks like an
new in both looks and technology. While I can appreciate the control it afterthought, and sits uncomfortably with
2 CAD renderings
Sliding up the scale towards neo means must have taken to avoid the stereotypical the rest of the very integral forms. The
increasingly losing the classic simplicity, supersports excesses, the F4Z is not a released shortly result is somewhere between a good
and dialling in visual complexity. particularly attractive, balanced or before the F4Z student degree project, and an early
unveiling were
With increasing busyness (as my old dynamic design to my eyes. The Target Design proposal for Suzuki
accurate
tutors would have called the designs) emphasis is more vertical than horizontal, Katana. The colours are partly to blame
seeming almost a given, a few builders making it look tall and stubby, and the 3 Beauty or the
for the latter.
have been kicking back against the trend, nose treatment around the headlight, beast? Opinions Two considerations should be voiced
and reinterpreting the motorcycle with a while admirably fresh, resembles a on the styling are at this point, though. First, the design
back to basics approach. Not that the hooded cloak more than a motorcycle polarised house Zagato, which created the F4Z,
MV Agusta F4Z is technically simple; far fairing. While were listing the negatives, has been around for nearly a century as an
from it. The bike is based on a production the seat is rather uninspired, and the stock 4 The F4Z styling automotive coachbuilder. Its cars have
F4, the most sophisticated model in and detail-intense F4 mudguard seems looks heavy, been both stunningly beautiful (from
MVs range. But the emphasis is on out of place. Overall, the design looks especially in the 1930 Alfa Romeo 6c 1750 to the 2016
refined flowing forms, instead of a myriad heavy, especially from the rear. Thats rear three-fourths Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato) and
of tiny triangles and origami edges. The mainly due to the vertical emphasis, view downright peculiar (how about the 1962

Images Copyright: Urban Motors
FEATURE DESIGN TRENDS
Lancia Flavia Sport, with its concave rear from the F4Z in terms of mechanical Urban Motors
window). As with most automotive sophistication, and, yes, performance, is The Easy is
design houses that tackle a motorcycle, Berlin-based Urban Motors Jawa more sculpture
the results are inevitably flawed. Car- 350-based confection known as The than a functional
motorcycle
thinking doesnt transpose directly on to Easy. Grabbing attention is its sole raison
bikes, and the struggle that ensues is dtre, and, as such, it does a tremendous
almost always doomed to failure from the job. As a piece of sculpture (which is all
outset. That said, it does give the F4Z a most custom show bikes are), its
certain novelty factor, and the attempt to exquisitely executed. As a motorcycle, it
reflect Zagatos design philosophy in, fails on every level, most notably because
what is for them, a new medium, deserves it alienates a motorcycles most important Detailing is
beautifully done
credit. It should also be noted that the component: the rider.
F4Z was designed as a one-off for a In engineering terms, it makes no
specific Japanese collector with an array sense at all. The front and rear
of Zagato cars already under his suspension, if indeed it exists, is highly
ownership. Whatever his limitations may dubious. The steering is also suspect, and
be artistically, I suppose funds arent the extreme slimness (is that a word? it is
under any such restrictions. now!) versus its dragster-like length
At the opposite end of the spectrum means throwing any precepts of torsional
Motorcycles are supposed to be simple

freedom machines a direct evolution of the stiffness to the wind. And as for the riding
position, the word colonoscopy springs
horse for the lone rider out scouting the range irrationally to mind whenever I look at
that saddle. But I imagine and this is
Super-thin and just a hunch here actually riding it
elegant, but no wasnt in the forefront of its creators
torsional stiffness minds. Urban Motors Peter Dannenberg
or compassion gives us a clue in his philosophy, Those
for the rider who sprint slowly are seen longer! As a
purely sculptural statement, it is truly
stunning, and further evidence that less
can indeed mean more.
Motorcycles are supposed to be simple
freedom machines a direct evolution
of the horse for the lone rider out scouting
the range. Electronics, mechanical
complexity and busy styling may have
taken that in a new direction, but there
are still plenty of models that respond to
that desire for grassroots motorcycling.
And many levels in between.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MILWAUKEE EIGHT LINE-UP .................................. 44
HERO ACHIEVER 150 .................................................................................... 56
MOTO GUZZI MGX-21 FLYING FORTRESS ................................................ 60
MAGNI FILO ROSSO ....................................................................................... 66

Milwaukee-Eight
Sensations
T
HERE ARE ACTUALLY pressure. As in Project Rushmore, the with the big chromed knob, and fired
three versions of the engine changes were made in response up the engine. That famous potato-
Milwaukee-Eight, named to the feedback received from existing potato exhaust sound was still audible
after the V-twins doubled H-D riders who demanded not only on blipping the throttle; a shade
number of valves. The more power and cooler running, but sharper, in fact, because reduced
basic Milwaukee-Eight reduced vibration and width. mechanical noise has left more scope
107 gets its larger 107-cubic The Milwaukee-Eight design while also meeting Euro 4 regulations.
inch (or 1,745 cubic delivered all that, with the four-valve However, the Milwaukee-Eight idles at
centimetres) capacity from a layouts improved flow being most a lower 850 RPM (from 1,000 RPM),
larger bore (100 millimetres, up from responsible for the extra performance thus contributing to its cooler running,
98.3 mm) and an unchanged 111.1-mm (just as the Japanese manufacturers said and the rubber-mounted engine doesnt
stroke, gaining a new oil-cooling about their 16-valve fours in the early jiggle about in the frame anything like
system around its cylinder-heads at the 1980s). There is roughly 10 per cent as much as its predecessor.
same time. The Ultra Classic uses a more torque for a good chunk of the The action of the slipper clutch is
liquid-cooled version, featuring small rev-range, according to H-D, with a slightly lighter, too, though Im not sure
radiators in the fairing lowers, as it did peak torque figure of 151 Nm at 3,250 Id have noticed that. I did find the
with the Twin Cam 103 unit. The exotic revolutions per minute against the Twin otherwise sweet-shifting six-speed
CVO models are powered by a larger Cam units 138 Nm. The reduced gearbox slightly reluctant to find
Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine whose vibration comes from a new balancer neutral at standstill. That apart, the
dimensions of 102 x 114.3 mm stretch shaft, located low down at the front and Milwaukee-Eight sensations were all
the capacity to 1,868 cc. carefully designed to achieve the right positive. Any worry that its Harley
Harleys traditional 45-degree compromise between increased comfort character would be lost with the new-
cylinder angle and pushrod valve and retained character. found smoothness was unfounded.
operation remain, but the 107 has a According to Harley, that meant 75 There was still sufficient vibration to
new, more angular air-filter cover. per cent less vibration at idle; and the provide familiar character, along with a
Internal changes include a move from change was obvious as soon as Id subtly more refined feel that would be
twin to single camshaft, made possible thrown a leg over the Glides low more appreciated the further the bike
by the smaller valves reduced spring saddle, turned on the keyless ignition was ridden.

FIRST RIDE
We were invited by Harley-Davidson to Tacoma,

USA, to ride their 2017 touring range with the
new Milwaukee-Eight engines. Here is an account
STORY: ASPI BHATHENA
PHOTOGRAPHY: HARLEY-DAVIDSON

The new-found performance was converter should all help on a hot day. Oil-cooler on the
welcome, too. The increase was not Youd also need to ride further, and Milwaukee-Eight
remotely dramatic. The Glide pulled load the bike with more accessories such 107 mounted low
from as low as 2,000 RPM just as as extra lights or heated clothing, to
cleanly as ever, and ran out of breath by appreciate its uprated charging system,
about 5,000 RPM; just with a bit more which boosts output by 50 per cent at
enthusiasm. The extra grunt was low revs. And youd need short legs to
probably sufficient to make the new bike gain most benefit from the slightly
accelerate as hard with a pillion and narrower air-filter cover, which would
luggage as the old model did when solo. make getting both feet down easier. At Street Glide
H-D claim a two to three bike length 376 kg ready to roll, the Glide is a heavy continues to
gain from standstill to 97 km/h (60 mph) bike but its seat is low at just 685 mm, offer comfort and
and one to two bike lengths from 97 to and I found it well-balanced and practicality its
129 km/h (80 mph) in top gear. That respectably manageable. famous for
sounds about right, and was particularly It also handled very well at speed,
useful when overtaking a line of main- helped by the new Showa suspension Everything
road traffic. that is the other part of the 2017 Touring except the kitchen
A further claimed benefit is that fuel family update. Up front all the models sink...
consumption is typically improved by get new 49-mm Dual Bending Valve
seven per cent. With no change to the forks, with improved cartridge-style
22.7-litre tank capacity, that should give damping. The same firms rear shocks
a comparable boost to range which, with have larger pistons, and replace the old
owners typically averaging six litres/100 units air assistance with a hydraulic
km or better, was already over 300 km. remote preload adjuster that allows
Our launch route didnt allow between 15 and 30 per cent greater
confirmation of that, and mild weather range, depending on the model. Harley-
meant I wasnt in need of the Eights Davidson say the problem with the
uprated cooling either. But as well as the previous air shocks was not that they
lower idle and oil-cooled cylinder-heads, didnt work well when correctly set up,
its dual-spark combustion, re-routed but that many owners over-inflated them
rear exhaust and repositioned catalytic with a garage air-line or allowed

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pressures to drop too low. on twisty roads, steering accurately with powered, 50 per cent more expensive
That theory makes sense and, in any gentle pressure on the wide handlebars, CVO Street Glide has speakers in its
case, the new setup gave an impressive and with front ends feeling reassuringly panniers, and 600W in total.) The
combination of a plush ride and good taut despite the bikes weight and the infotainment system switched between
damping control. Its difficult to be sure compliant, non-adjustable forks. Grip map and audio with a jab of index
about ride quality without a back-to- from the Dunlop tyres was fine on dry finger; the respectably roomy panniers
back test, because just one big, spine- roads, ground clearance was reasonably closed with a reassuring clunk.
jarring bump can make a big difference generous, and the trio of four-piston Overall, this revamped Street Glide
to the impression, but the Harley Brembo brake callipers, whose ABS has Special, like the other updated Touring
seemed to soak up road imperfections a been recalibrated to suit the uprated models, didnt feel dramatically different
little more efficiently than its suspension, slowed the big V-twins with from its predecessor, but its
predecessor, despite its travel being reassuring ease. improvements were certainly worthwhile
unchanged. In other respects the Street Glide and very timely. The growing
All-new The Glide also stayed nonchalantly Special performed just as it did before, challenge from Indian, in particular, has
Milwaukee-Eight stable at speed, even when being impressing with its bar-mounted inspired Harley-Davidson to fight back
V-twins retain cranked quite hard through fast curves. fairings wind protection, if less so with strongly. This more powerful, smoother,
fin-design but use And I was very impressed by how easily the low screens ability to deliver a cooler-running, more refined, better
modern cooling all the Tourers could be chucked around turbulence-free ride that would allow the suspended machine is a carefully
25W-per-channel audio system to be considered, thoughtfully implemented
heard clearly at speed. (If you need more response that should keep the Glide
volume, the Milwaukee-Eight 114 popular for a few more years yet.
The engine changes were made in response

to the feedback received from existing H-D
riders who demanded more power, cooler
running, and reduced vibration

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Twin-cooled 107 in the Ultra Limited has

cooled heads and makes a bit more torque
ULTRA LIMITED
The fully dressed Ultra Limited gets the new liquid-cooled
version of the Milwaukee-Eight engine, replacing the liquid-
cooled Twin Cam 103 motor introduced with Project
Rushmore. H-D say that as theyd already developed that
system, with its twin radiators in the fairing lowers, it made
sense to transfer it to the new Limited, which with its generous
bodywork is particularly prone to overheating.
Ambient temperatures during my ride werent high enough
to reveal any advantage over the other models new oil-cooled
system, but the Ultra Limited certainly kept its cool on a warm
day, while impressing with its smoothness and overall
refinement. Perhaps, this biggest and heaviest of Harleys
Touring family benefited most from the uprated suspension. For
a bike that weighs over 400 kg ready to roll, it was improbably
manageable, almost agile. That helped make it as enjoyable
being cranked down twisty country roads as it was efficient at
high speed with its cruise control set.

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Rider: Aspi Bhathena
Helmet: Yuvex
Jacket: Spidi
Gloves: Dainese
Boots: Dainese
Riding Gear Partner

Wrangler Sun Shield
Bigger, badder
114 motor in the
CVO bikes puts
out a heftier 168
Nm of torque
CVO STREET GLIDE

The Custom Vehicle Operations machines
now get that larger 114-cubic inch V-twin
with even greater torque than before. Of
course, the 114 is much more refined than the
107. The difference in bottom- and mid-
range performance is evident as the bike is
noticeably more responsive and eager. It also
cruises more effortlessly; the slightest twist of
the throttle has it surging forward with
alacrity and it definitely has an edge over the
107. The liquid cooling keeps the
temperature down to better effect.

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ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL

Theres something unmistakably old-school about the Road
Glide Special, recently restored to Harleys range complete with
Mount Rushmore modifications, and now updated with the
oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine. That bulbous, frame-
mounted, twin-headlamp shark nose half-fairings defiantly
1970s look is misleading because inside it is the same high-end,
twin-speaker BOOM! Box infotainment system as the Street
Glide Specials.
Personally, I prefer the Street Glides looks. I found that
despite Harleys triple-vent system the Road Glides low screen
generated even more of the noisy, audio-drowning turbulence
that is a frequent bagger drawback. Shorter riders seemed less
affected, though, and those big LED headlights are dazzling.
So, too, are some spectacular paint options, including Hard
Candy Mystic Purple Flake.
The Road Glide will be the next addition

to the H-D India line-up
Milwaukee-Eight 107, seen here in the

Road Glide, makes 151 Nm at 3,250 RPM

Road King still remains one of the most
comfortable big tourers in Harleys range
ROAD KING
The most resolutely traditional of Harleys Touring family is arguably
the most versatile, because along with its white-wall tyres and soft
panniers the Road King has a screen that unclips in seconds to turn
this 1950s-style tourer into a naked cruiser. Even with screen in place
it cant quite match the Street or Road Glide for overall wind
protection but I found it gave a quieter ride ironically, theres no
audio system to make the most of it.
Straight-line performance benefited from the Milwaukee-Eight 107
motor just as much as that of the other models, and the Kings new
suspension was similarly impressive. Harley-Davidson have been
building similar looking V-twins for more than half a century, but
most of the previous ones didnt work remotely this sweetly. For
riders willing to trade a little retro style for practicality, the standard
Road King, with cast wheels and hard panniers, is otherwise
identical and slightly less expensive.

FIRST RIDE
SPEC TALK
X
Street Glide Special Ultra Limited CVO Street Glide
$23,699 $26,999 $37,799
PRICE
(Rs 15.76 lakh, in the USA) (Rs 17.95 lakh, in the USA) (Rs 25.14 lakh, in the USA)
Configuration: Air- and oil-cooled Air- and liquid-cooled Air- and liquid-cooled
45 V-twin 45 V-twin 45 V-twin
Valve-train: Pushrod, four valves per cylinder
Displacement: 1745 cc (107 ci) 1868 cc (114 ci)
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 111.1 mm 102 x 114.3 mm
Compression ratio: 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuelling: Electronic fuel-injection
Maximum Power: Not disclosed
Harleys traditional Maximum Torque: 151 Nm @ 3250 RPM 154 Nm @ 3250 RPM 168 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Clutch: Wet multiplate
45-degree cylinder Transmission: Six-speed gearbox, toothed belt final drive
Front suspension: Showa 49-mm telescopic fork
angle and pushrod valve Rear suspension: Twin Showa shocks, remotely adjustable preload
Front brake: 2x four-piston Brembo calipers, 300-mm discs; linked system with ABS
operation remain, but Rear brake: Twin-piston caliper, 300-mm disc; linked system with ABS
Front tyre: 130/60 B19 Dunlop D408F 130/80 x 17 Dunlop D408F 130/80 x 17 Dunlop D408F
the 107 has a new, more Rear tyre: 180/65 x 16 Dunlop D407 180/55 B18
Rake/trail: 26/173 mm 26/170 mm 26/173 mm
angular air-filter cover Wheelbase: 1625 mm
Seat height: 685 mm 740 mm 685 mm
Tank capacity: 22.7 litres
Weight: 376 kg (wet) 413 kg (wet) 376 kg (wet)

HERO ACHIEVER 150
Achievement
Unlocked
Bike India was in Delhi recently to ride the latest rendition
of Heros 150-cc Achiever. Here are our thoughts on this
upgraded 150 commuter from the Hero stable
STORY: HARKET SUCHDE PHOTOGRAPHY: ADITYA DHIWAR
N
OT ALL HEROES This one certainly doesnt wear a cape appreciate: like on big bikes, the
wear capes, they say. or its underpants on the outside. In fact, headlamps turn on as soon as you turn
The brave crusaders compared to its immediate predecessor, on the ignition, and stay on no matter
in the comics with the Achiever looks understated. And that what. The blacked-out alloys are fairly
their superpowers is a good thing, because in an era where standard affair, but go well with the
and miracles are stickers run wild and bikes look like they black, silver and red theme permeating
great fuel for the are screaming for attention, a subtly through the bike. The tank has been
imagination, but have garnished, understated bike makes for a tweaked a bit, and the shape is distinct
no place in the real world. welcome break. Especially considering but not flashy, keeping with the overall
The real world heroes are that Hero are marketing this as a proper styling language of the Achiever 150.
measured by a different yardstick: the commuter, with no claims of sportiness Swing your leg over and into the
ability to consistently deliver, to be tossed into the mix. The headlamp unit is saddle, and you realise that the seat-
dependable, and to always have your retro-looking and the body paint- handlebar-pegs triangle is really sorted.
back; the kind of attributes that Hero matching mirrors complement it well. The riding position is extremely
MotoCorps latest version of the Again, there are no sharp contours or forgiving and comfortable, and you can
Achiever 150 aspires to have. We know absurd protrusions, which is nice to see. see that the team at Heros flagship
that it is a Hero, but does it also have the While the headlamp unit may look old- Centre for Innovation and Technology
potential to be a hero? school, it sports a feature I quite has been hard at work to ensure

FIRST RIDE

Gearcheck
Rider: Harket Suchde
Helmet: KYT
Jacket: Zeus All Terrain
Gloves: Zeus Highway Rider
Boots: XPD X-Ultra
Riding Gear Partner

Wrangler Sun Shield
Need to Know
Hero Achiever 150
Rs 73,364 (OTR, Pune)
Engine: 149.1 cc, SOHC four-
valve, air-cooled, single cylinder
Output: 13.6 PS @ 8,000 RPM,
12.8 Nm @ 5,000 RPM
Transmission: Five-speed, chain
final drive
Brakes: 240-mm disc (F),
130-mm drum (R)
Tyres: 80/100-18 (F/R), tubeless
Tank Capacity: 13 litres
Weight: 139 kg
ergonomics are spot on. The seat is Headlamps

pretty comfortable on its own, too; so always stay on as
covering your daily commute distance a safety feature
should be a pleasant task. The
switchgear is simple to use and feels
pretty sorted; however, the plastic used i3S start-stop
is a little rough around the edges. The can be toggled on
dash is an all-analogue affair and features for greater fuel
a side-stand indicator. Where the engine economy
kill-switch should be, there is a big blue
button reading i3S. This is Heros
start-stop technology which can be
turned on or off based on the users a pass definitive judgement once the engine cuts off after five seconds of idle,
preference. bike undergoes a performance test at and a quick tug of the clutch is all it
I left it on, and pulled out and on to Bike India. takes to fire it up again, so you save
our designated test location. The first Handling-wise, the Achiever 150 some fuel and dont skip a beat at a
thing I noticed was that the engine was feels pretty light and changed direction traffic signal.
high on refinement, purring along quickly and comfortably: attributes that There is a lot going for the Achiever
smoothly and quietly. The next thing I bode well for weaving through traffic. when you take it all in as a package,
noticed was that despite the fact that the The ride quality is decent, with the and it checks most boxes that you look
Achiever 150 sports a 150-cc engine, as setup absorbing all the little bumps that for in a commuter. Again, youll have to
the name suggests, it doesnt feel quite as we experienced with ease. Coming to wait till the road test for fuel efficiency
peppy as any of the other products of the braking, I rode the variant that figures, but price-wise it is already
this displacement available today. This is sports a 240-mm disc upfront. The undercutting its competitors by a cool
explained by its power output, rated at brakes provide the kind of bite you nearly Rs 10,000 with an on-road price
13.6 PS, and torque figure of 12.8 Nm. would expect; however, the progression of Rs 73,364 in Pune. So if your priority
Considering it weighs about as much as is a little lacking. The start-stop system is a 150-cc commuter and youre on a
the next bike, those couple of horses do that I mentioned earlier works pretty tight budget, then the Achiever 150
make a difference, although we can only well. When you come to a standstill, the sure fits the bill.

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MOTO GUZZI MGX-21 FLYING FORTRESS
Bold
Ba ger
Moto Guzzi have released a new model in their
California family, MGX-21 Flying Fortress by
name. We rode it from Milan to Moto
Guzzis Mandello base and back
STORY: ROLAND BROWN

PHOTOGRAPHY: MILAGRO (CERVETTI / ZAMPONI)

FIRST RIDE

T
HERES A GOOD REASON WHY 21 refers not only to the front wheel diameter but to 1921, the
this new model in Moto Guzzis California marques first year of production.
family is the MGX-21 Flying Fortress: a The MGX seemed pretty experimental when the radical
bagger with an American name, bagger was unveiled as a concept at the EICMA show in
batwing fairing, gigantic 21-inch diameter Milan in 2014. Almost two years later its entering production
front wheel, and a blend of carbon-fibre looking almost identical, following positive feedback at US
bodywork and red highlights that help customer clinics. Further American influence is clear in the
make it one of the most visually striking Flying Fortress name, inspired by Boeings B-17 bomber
cruisers of recent years. from World War II.
Guzzi are desperate to make an impression in the Its a striking bike, featuring carbon on its tank and pannier
American market, where you might think Italys oldest bike covers, front mudguard and belly-pan, as well as the centre of
firm would be pretty successful, given the Stateside popularity that big front wheel. The sharp-edged fairing holds an LED
of big, air-cooled V-twins with a heritage theme. On the front light. Splashes of red on the Brembo front brake callipers
contrary, Italys oldest bike firm is so little known across the and cylinder-heads add contrast to a bike that is otherwise
Atlantic, even among owners of American V-twins, that US mostly black.
sales accounted for less than 10 per cent of last years modest Despite those Testa rossa heads, the 90-degree V-twin
total sale of 8,000. lump has the same level of tune as the other California-based
The MGX-21 has been created primarily in an attempt to models, so kicks out a maximum of 96 PS at 6,500
boost Guzzis presence and profile, especially in the States. revolutions per minute. It also follows the others in having
Like the now four-year-old California and its Eldorado and three riding modes labelled Veloce, Turismo and Pioggia
Audace spin-offs, it was designed in Pasadena, California, at (Fast, Touring and Rain) and a three-way adjustable
the Piaggio design studio headed by Miguel Galluzzi. Guzzi traction control system.
say the X in its name stands for eXperimental, and that the The Californias method of rubber-mounting the motor

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The stiffer frame contributed to the bikes stability,
and its suspension also worked well, combining a fairly
plush ride with sufficient damping
An array of lights
and a USB port
behind that fairing,
but it isnt really If Bruce Wayne was
Manoeuvring distracting from California...
assistance system That bat-fairing
gives increased
resistance as bars
approach full lock
Seat is just 740

mm high and very
comfortable
Testa rossa
red-headed V-twin
revs to almost 7,000
but torque peaks at The 21 in the name
Carbon-fibre even just 3,000 RPM is not just this wheel
on the panniers diameter, but also
raises style quotient for 1921: the first
year of production
for the marque
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is also retained but the chassis is beefed up, with the tubular
steel frame being strengthened for increased rigidity with
SPEC TALK thicker front tubes and a reinforced rear section. Up front, the
Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress 45-millimetre forks are kicked out at a lazy 32 degrees and
give just 107 mm of wheel travel. Behind the panniers are twin
Price: Rs 14.75 lakh (in the USA)
shocks with remotely adjustable preload and a relatively
ENGINE generous 120 mm of travel.
Configuration: Air-cooled 90 transverse V-twin Lined up outside a Milanese hotel for its European dbut,
Valve-train: High cam, four valves per cylinder
Displacement: 1,380 cc
the Flying Fortress looked like no other Guzzi, but much
Bore x Stroke: 104 x 81.2 mm about it was familiar. The bars are wide and pulled back. The
Compression ratio: 10.5:1 transverse V-twin motor came to life with that age-old rock to
Fuelling: Magneti Marelli fuel-injection with ride-by-wire the right as I blipped the throttle. It jiggled around in the
Maximum Power: 96 PS at 6,500 RPM frame at idle, and chuffed in familiar fashion through the
Maximum Torque: 121 Nm at 3,000 RPM
Clutch: Dry, single-disc
black-finished pipes.W
That abundance of low-rev torque sent the MGX pulling Might be a
Transmission: Six-speed, shaft final drive
forward effortlessly when I let out its light-action clutch, the handful in traffic
but, in medium-
CHASSIS sweet ride-by-wire throttle response helping make it
Type: Double downtube frame speed turns, it
responsive but not remotely snatchy, even in the slightly
Front suspension: 45-mm telescopic fork, 107-mm travel feels composed
Rear suspension: Twin shocks, 120-mm travel,
sharper Veloce mode. (Theres little difference between the
adjustments for preload
Front brake: Two four-piston Brembo radial callipers,
320-mm discs with ABS
Rear brake: Twin-piston Brembo calliper, 282-mm disc with ABS
Front tyre: 120/70-21 Dunlop Elite
Rear tyre: 180/70-16 Dunlop Elite
Rake/trail: 32/187 mm
Wheelbase: 1,700 mm
Seat height: 740 mm
Tank capacity: 20.5 litres
Weight: 341 kg (no fuel)

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main two modes.) The softly tuned V-twin generates a hefty that weight on the move, and was reasonably easy to aim into
maximum of 121 Nm of torque at just 3,000 RPM, and the bends with a nudge of the wide handlebars.
near-flat curve contributed to its laid-back character. Presumably, the stiffer frame contributed to the bikes
The Fortress was happy to cover ground quickly when stability, and its suspension also worked well, combining a
required, although for maximum acceleration I had to use the fairly plush ride with sufficient damping for reasonably
revs but make sure to change up before the rev-limiter cut in enthusiastic cornering. Ground clearance was good by cruiser
at around 7,000 RPM. The twin, circular clocks are stylish standards, as youd expect of a Guzzi, and the Dunlop Elite
but I found them slightly hard to read, especially in bright tyres were well up to the job. So, too, were the brakes, with
sunlight. Generally, it was best to short-shift through the those radial four-pot front Brembo callipers biting hard, and
fairly sweet six-speed box and enjoy the bikes ability to sit the single rear disc adding some useful force at times, along
smoothly at 125 km/h or more in typically long-legged with a well-sorted ABS system.
Guzzi fashion. The twisty launch route meant I didnt have much need of
The MGX should also live up to its heritage by being able the MGXs standard fitment cruise control. I was still grateful
to cover serious distance. The tanks fairly generous 20.5-litre for the protection from the fairing, which shields hands well.
capacity should give most riders a range of 300 kilometres. I But at much above town speeds its screen generated enough
found the stepped seat fairly comfortable, too, though the wind turbulence to drown out the standard fitment sound
pillion doesnt get as much room. The panniers are useful, system a bagger essential despite its 50W per channel
large and easy to open, and come with inner bags, but arent output. That is a common failing of baggers, with their
big enough for a crash helmet. typically low screens, but annoying all the same.
On the launch route from Milan to Guzzis Mandello base The Fortresss sound system was clever enough to pair easily
and back, the Fortress chassis performance was mixed. That with my phones Bluetooth, and incorporates Guzzis Media
big, carbon-covered front wheel is seriously heavy (Guzzi Platform which allows a smartphone app to display and record
wouldnt say how much heavier than the other Cali models various aspects of the ride. Theres also a handy USB port
smaller wheels it is), and tends to make the bars flop into slow below the instruments, although youll need an accessory to
turns. So the firm has developed a special steering damper that hold a phone because the bike has nowhere to store it. Talking
it calls a manoeuvring assistance system, which gives of accessories, theres a predictably large number, including a
increased resistance as the bars approach full lock. taller screen, numerous billet aluminium and extra carbon-
This presumably helps, but it cant prevent the MGX fibre parts, comfort seats, leather luggage and California-style
feeling distinctly unwieldy at low speeds, even by the footboards to replace the standard foot-rests.
standards of other big cruisers. Perhaps, its because the Even in standard form the MGX-21 is expensive, costing
damper doesnt cut in until the bars have turned by 10 degrees roughly 15 per cent more than the identically powered Audace,
in either direction, but the non-linear resistance seemed to which many riders would find easier to get onwith. But the
make the bike harder to balance, for example when making a Flying Fortress has the fairing, the sound system, the bags, and,
U-turn. Or, perhaps, its the huge amount of trail; at 187 mm, most of all, the radical, carbon-clad look. It also has exclusivity
more than 40 mm up on the Audace and Eldorado. Shorter on its side, because it is being produced in a relatively small
riders, in particular, found the bike hard work in traffic. And number, and sold only in a handful of Guzzi dealers in each
adding a pillion would make it even more demanding. main market.
At least the seat is pretty low, at 740 mm, so allows most If you like the MGXs radical look youd probably enjoy
riders to get both feet down when stationary. And at higher riding it, too, although the feel of that front wheel wont be
speeds the handling was much better. In medium speed turns to everyones taste. Either way, the big, bold bagger looks like
the Guzzi felt very composed for a shaft-drive cruiser that giving Moto Guzzis profile a useful boost, especially in the US,
weighs over 340 kg without fuel. It seemed to shed most of as the old firm heads towards its 100th anniversary in 2021.

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MAGNI FILO ROSSO
The Red Thread

Comes a Full Circle
Its from the beginning: my father, MV Agusta, the race department, three cylinders, Agostini. It
links them all together. Thats how Giovanni Magni, Arturo Magnis younger son, described the
November 2016
Magni Filo Rosso. We rode it on a highway alongside the Malpensa airport runway in Milan
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67
T
HE GRAND PRIX former MV Agusta race team manager touches all our familys history, Giovanni,
replica experience who died last year aged 90, telling how the younger brother, had said before I left
doesnt get much his riders, including Agostini and his workshop. Its from the beginning:
more vivid than this, Hailwood, used to speed-test their factory my father, MV Agusta, the race
especially for those race bikes on Malpensas long straights department, three cylinders, Agostini. It
captivated by GP when the all-conquering team was based links them all together.
racings previous four- nearby at Cascina Costa. That MV racing inspiration is clear
stroke era of the 1960s Half a century later, its a thrill to be at from a glance at the Filo Rosso, with its
and early 70s. Im speed in Malpensa astride an MV- curvaceous fairing finished in the red and
accelerating past traffic on a engined triple that looks unmistakably silver colours that dominated grand prix
road bordering the Malpensa airport of like one of those mighty factory Gallarate racing for two decades, winning 17
Milan, crouched over the long, red petrol fire engines. But this is a street bike, the consecutive 500-cc world championships
tank of an MV Agusta whose high- Magni Filo Rosso, powered by a 675-cc between 1958 and 74 under the
revving three-cylinder engine is powerplant from the modern Brutale 800, management of Arturo. There are yellow,
assaulting my ears with its barely silenced and designed and produced by Giovanni 500-cc-class race plates (but a round
scream. and Carlo Magni, Arturos engineer sons. headlight in the fairing nose), a long tank
On the other side of the airports tall Filo Rosso means red thread in and shapely tailpiece, slender 18-inch
wire fence, the empty runway and access Italian, and the name is appropriate. The wheels, and a trio of black exhausts.
road look inviting. As I cane the Magni phrase refers not to a tachometer red-line, The engine breathes through open
Filo Rosso down the highway alongside, but to the Italian concept of a thread that bell-mouths, and theres a tubular steel
Im reminded of Arturo Magni, the joins historical points. The Filo Rosso twin-cradle frame behind the bodywork,

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but thats where the similarities with an
old race bike end. This frame and the
Giovanni with
box-section swingarm were designed and his father Arturo
constructed by the Magni brothers at and their creation
their workshop in nearby Samarate,
where the family business has been based
since Arturo set up in business in 1977
following the closure of MVs motorcycle
operation.
The Filo Rosso owes its existence
partly to a previous Magni street bike, the
Storia, which Giovanni, who has run the
business in recent years while elder
Era-appropriate forks by
Ottodiquori provide good comfort
brother Carlo worked as senior engineer
at the nearby Agusta helicopter factory,
created three years ago around the four- Magni and MV Agusta:
cylinder engine from MVs Brutale 1090. A Life-long Association
The Storia looked good and performed
well, but used a standard Brutale frame so The Filo Rosso brings the story of the Magni familys
link with MV Agusta a full circle. Arturo Magni actually
attracted criticism from some who
began his career in Gileras racing department, working
remembered the old Magni MVs of the
for the legendary Piero Remor whose four-cylinder design
1970s with their special frames transformed 500-cc grand prix racing. When Remor moved
incorporating chain-drive conversion. to MV Agusta in 1950, Arturo followed, becoming manager
This time MVs smaller, 12-valve triple of the all-conquering MV Reparto Corse that won 75 world
This is exclusivity and a symbol motor is used, not least because Giovanni titles and more than 3,000 races over the next 27 years.
of pride deemed its 120-PS-plus output quite After MV retired from racing in 1977, Arturo set up in
sufficient for a light, racy bike with a business in partnership with his engineer sons, Carlo and
relatively old-fashioned chassis layout. Giovanni. They produced cast wheels under the name EPM
We wanted a frame that remembered the and exotic MV Agusta specials based on the four-cylinder 750
design of the old racing frame but we Sport and America models. A Magni MV typically had a race-
needed it to accept the power of the new type frame with chain drive conversion, tuned engine, plus
engine. And also we wanted a modern tank, seat, fairing and exhaust that made it resemble a grand
steering angle and technology such as the prix race bike. Built in a small number, they were among
the fastest and most desirable superbikes of the 1970s.
suspension, so we have a frame that looks
In the 80s the Magnis also produced kits for Honda
old but works like a modern bikes.
900 Bol dOr fours, BMW boxers and Moto Guzzi V-twins.
The frame is hand-welded from With MV having ceased production, they developed
This triple-clamp is Giovannis
chrome-molybdenum steel, as is the box- closer links with Guzzi, creating specials, including the
own design
section swingarm. The aluminium petrol retro-style Sfida 1000 (Challenge) and more modern
tank is also fashioned by hand on the Australia, named following competition success Down
Under. The Sfida and Australia were updated several
times as production continued through the 90s.
In 1999 the Magni firm, now run by Giovanni (Arturo had
retired; Carlo worked at nearby Agusta helicopters), began
production of the Sport 1200S, powered by Suzukis four-
cylinder Inazuma engine and inspired by the style of MVs
750 Sport. That 70s superbike was also the inspiration for
the more recent Storia, Magnis first MV-powered special,
which used the engine and frame from the four-cylinder
Brutale 1090. In total, Giovanni estimates that Magni has
produced roughly 1,600 bikes over almost three decades.
Ago on his
championship
winning MV Agusta

Magni premises. Giovanni designed the
triple-clamps, which are CNC-machined
by a local specialist. The 18-inch cast
magnesium wheels are also Magni
creations; wheels were among the first
parts that Arturo Magnis EPM firm
produced in the 70s, and theyre still in
demand for classic racing.
Other parts come from local specialists. 2
The suspension looks period, but the
43-mm Forcelle Italia style forks and twin
rear shocks were commissioned from
local firm Ottodiquori, who mostly make
high-end components for Harley-
Davidsons. Brakes were an easy choice:
Brembo, whose four-piston front callipers
are used, is also based near Milan. Clocks
and most other electrical bits are standard
MV but indicators and other bits come
from Rizoma, another local firm. 1 3
The Filo Rosso looks superbly
authentic, especially when its surrounded
by other MVs and specials in Magnis the low, slim single seat, reach across the 1 Chrome-moly get the Rosso started: a press of the
atmospheric workshop. Much effort has long tank to the clip-on bars, and lift a frame is hand- button fires up the engine with a fruity
been made to replicate the look of an MV foot to the high rear-set pegs. The riding welded though far from deafening sound, thanks
race bike, albeit not one particular model. position is almost jockey-like, and the to the combination of mesh-covered bell-
2 Megaphone
The fairing is a replica of the old racing Magnis lightness claimed dry weight mouths and fairly free-breathing silencers.
exhaust adds
fairing, just adapted a bit, says Giovanni. is 167 kg, a few kilos less than MVs The Filo Rosso isnt homologated for
more authenticity
The exhausts remember the three- faired F3 adds to the impression of an road use in most countries (most sold so
cylinder MV, the tank was used by both old-school race bike. 3 Brakes come far have been for track use), and Im
three- and four-cylinder, the saddle is the The retained MV instrument panel from another riding on trade plates.
same shape as the four-cylinder. adds a contrastingly modern touch; this Italian firm After pulling away for a blast on the
Whichever MV the Filo Rosso most can be replaced by traditionally styled Brembo roads north of Samarate, it was a fantastic
resembles, theres no doubt about its clocks if required. Thankfully, theres no experience to be riding this unmistakably
racing heritage when you throw a leg over need for an Ago-style run-and-bump to historic looking bike, and to find it every
Giovanni Magni
We wanted to produce a new bike with an MV It was a lot of work to develop all the
Agusta engine, so two years ago we started this parts. The frame looks like an old one but it is
project. This is the bike that can complete our completely calculated for the new bike. The
story. Magni started with my father at MV Agusta, engine has a lot of power: 125 PS is a lot for
and now we have a new bike with an MV engine this kind of bike! So you cant use an old frame
and three cylinders. I think its a really interesting design. Also the suspension looks old but its
bike for Magni and MV Agusta together. completely new with modern hydraulics inside.
The idea with the Storia was to create a The engine is standard, because if I have
bike that wasnt too expensive so we used to work for homologation it will be easier.
the standard MV Agusta frame, and changed But on this bike there is no air-box and no
the tank, seat, wheels and so on. It has been catalyser, because at the moment we are
successful, but some customers said that if you selling the Filo Rosso mainly to people who
want to produce a real Magni MV you have to want to use it on the track or in demos.
make a new frame, otherwise its not authentic. Some customers want to use it on the road
So thats what we did with the Filo Rosso. I and have made one-off homologation. This
wanted to remember the style of the old racing depends on which country you are in. In Italy it is
bike, especially the three-cylinder bike of Agostini. quite difficult, in other countries it is possible, and
The first prototype was shown at EICMA in 2014, in some like Canada it is easy. We are producing
and the reaction was really positive [interest only to order, so we have a waiting list: at the
following that Milan Show unveiling crashed moment of another five bikes. Assembly takes
the Magni website], so we developed the bike about three days, but only if we have all the
throughout 2015, and started production this year. parts. Normally, we have to wait for something.

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bit as sweet-running, manageable, quick suitably generous ground clearance. Its
and exciting as a modern MV triple. The blend of fairly steep, 25 rake and 85 mm
SPEC TALK controls were light and accurate, and of trail combined with the relatively slim,
Magni Filo Rosso junking the standard MV air-box, 18-inch front wheel to give a light yet
replacing the stubby exhaust and accurate steering feel.
Price: Rs 22.50 lakh (pre-tax, in Europe) modifying the injection system to suit has The suspension worked well, too,
ENGINE done no harm to the three-cylinder belying its old-style look with a
Configuration: Liquid-cooled transverse triple engines throttle response or ability to rev. respectable level of damping, and
Valve-train: DOHC, 12 valves The Rossos low-speed response was sufficient compliance for a reasonably
Displacement: 798 cc impressively smooth, and its mid-range comfortable ride, despite the fairly thinly
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 54.3 mm output sufficiently strong to allow easy padded seat. The fact that the riders
Compression ratio: NA
overtaking on the sometimes crowded weight is shared between bars, pegs and
Fuelling: Digital fuel-injection with ride-by-wire
roads near Samarate. And when I got on seat must help, provided you dont find
Maximum Power: 125 PS at 11,600 RPM (approx)
Maximum Torque: NA
to a faster, near-empty dual-carriageway, the knees-in-your-armpits riding position
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, slipper put my chin on the tank and wound open too cramped. The bike would probably
Transmission: Six-speed the throttle, the bike leapt forward in fine suit a youthful Agostini better than some
style, the retained quick-shifter helping it likely owners, but thats one price to be
CHASSIS quickly and very tunefully howl towards paid for such an authentic look plus the
Type: Double downtube frame the 13,000-RPM max through the gears, ability to corner as hard as the
Front suspension: 43-mm Ottodiquori telescopic, adjustment putting almost 250 km/h on the clock reassuringly grippy Metzeler Z8s allow.
for preload, compression and rebound damping
before I remembered that the Carabinieri Talking of price, the Filo Rossos
Rear suspension: Twin Ottodiquori shocks, adjustment for
are much less relaxed about speed now quality of components and painstaking
preload, compression and rebound damping
Front brake: 2x Brembo four-piston radial callipers,
than they were in the 1960s. hand-assembly (at a rate of roughly one
320-mm discs When I turned off the highway in bike per week) results in it costing
Rear brake: Brembo twin-piston calliper, 230-mm disc search of twistier roads, the Filo Rosso 30,000 (Rs 22.5 lakh) plus VAT. Of
Front wheel: 2.50 x 18 inch; cast magnesium was equally at home, matching its flawless course, you can get many of the same
Rear wheel: 4.50 x 18 inch; cast magnesium high-speed stability with effortless sensations from an MV Agusta F3 for
Front tyre: 110/80-18 Metzeler Roadtec Z8 handling, plus powerful braking from the much less. But for those who can afford it,
Rear tyre: 160/60-18 Metzeler Roadtec Z8 non-ABS-equipped Brembo system. The the Red Thread is magical, and perfectly
Rake/trail: 25/140 mm bike had clearly been well set up by the named: a unique and captivating blend
Wheelbase: 1,370 mm
Magnis test rider at the nearby Pirelli of modern performance and MV Agusta
Seat height: 770 mm
R&D track, where its geometry had been heritage, created by the Magni family that
Tank capacity: 16 litres
Weight: 167 kg
fine-tuned and its foot-rests raised to give helped shape the marques glory days
and has kept its reputation burning
brightly ever since.

New-age Splendor
The Splendor moniker is back. This time with 10 more cubic
centimetres than the original, making a compelling case for
itself in a competitive segment
STORY: ANOSH KHUMBATTA
PHOTOGRAPHY: SANJAY RAIKAR

HERO SPLENDOR iSMART 110
T
HE BIKE LOOKS ATTRACTIVE
at first glance; the black and blue colour
scheme melds well and adds a seamless
flow to the design from headlight, across
tank to tail. The blacked-out engine,
wheels and exhaust lend an upmarket
feel, and the chromed exhaust tip adds
that little bit of character. We are looking at
Heros new Splendor iSmart 110, which is the
first bike to be wholly designed at Hero
MotoCorps sprawling R&D facility in Jaipur, and we like
what we see. It is obvious that quite some thought has gone
into the sculpted fuel tank, colour-coded mirrors, shapely
headlight, angular indicators and split grab-rail, and these
add edginess to the design that was missing in the previous
100-cc iSmart.
I threw a leg over and was greeted by a blue backlit
instrument console featuring a large analogue speedometer in
the centre, flanked by a smaller analogue fuel gauge and a
digital display for odo and trip meter. The usual lights for
neutral, high beam and turn indicators are joined by an
innovative side-stand warning light in red, and the whole
console is clear and easy to read. Thumb the starter button
on the right switchgear and the engine immediately purrs to
life and settles into a smooth tick over. One of the first things
I noticed was the lack of a headlight on-off switch yes,
Hero have gone the globally accepted route of having the
headlight permanently on when the engine is running,
irrespective of the time. Although this may result in varied
gesticulations from pedestrians and fellow motorists on
Indian roads, we feel this is a step in the right direction.
Setting off, the tractable 109.15-cc two-valve engine feels
smooth and the gearing encourages you to shift into fourth
pretty soon. The bike feels torquey enough to pull sweetly
from 30 km/h in top gear, and although gentle vibes start
creeping in at just over 60 km/h, the engine doesnt feel at all
harsh till above 80 km/h. Like its predecessor, this
motorcycle is also equipped with the idle stop start feature,

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SPEC TALK Road test #174
Hero Splendor iSmart 110
Price: Rs 53,100 lakh(ex-Pune)
Overall star rating 1111
Blue-backed instrument cluster is

Height 1055 mm
attractive and modern

Saddle Height 790 mm
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Wheelbase 1245 mm
Length 2015 mm
DIMENSIONS
Width: 770 mm Kerb Weight: 115 kg
Battery: 12V/5.0 Ah, Analogue speedometer, fuel gauge
ENGINE BRAKING i3s is what Hero is calling their stop

Configuration: Air-cooled, single cylinder 60km/h to standstill: 19.86 metres/2.74 s start system
Valve-train: SOHC, two valves 80 km/h to standstill: 41.02 metres/41.02 s
Displacement: 109.15 cc
Bore x Stroke: NA ACCELERATION
Compression ratio: 10.0:1 Standing Quarter Mile (0-400m): 21.25s @
Fuelling: Carburettor 94.29 km/h
Maximum Power: 9.5 PS at 7,500 RPM ROLL-ON 3rd 4th
Maximum Torque: 9 Nm at 5,500 RPM 30-70 km/h 10.51 12.78
Power-to-Weight: 82.6 PS/tonne
Top Speed: 99.88 km/h
TRANSMISSION
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Gears: Four-speed
Primary Drive: Gear 12.03
Final Drive: Chain 6.76
Gearshift Pattern: Four up 3.54
1.16
CHASSIS
Type: Tubular double cradle frame
Suspension (Front): Telescopic fork PERFORMANCE TESTING BY Chrome tip on the silencer is a
Suspension (Rear): Hydraulic shock Anosh Khumbatta
nice touch
absorbers with preload adjustment
Brake (Front): 130-mm drum
Brake (Rear): 110-mm drum
Tyre (Front): 80/100-18 meaning that a kill switch was not missed. Come to a stop at
Tyre (Rear): 80/100-18 a signal, slot into neutral, and in five seconds the engine goes
silent; all you have to do is pull in the clutch and the engine
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Overall *: 67.5 km/l
Rating starts up without fuss even before you engage first gear, and
Design & Style: 1111
Highway: 78 km/l you are on your way. This technology is a boon in stop-and-
City: 64 km/l Powertrain: 1111 go city traffic, saving fuel and working flawlessly every time
Fuel Tank Capacity: 8.5 litres
Range: 573 km Performance: 1111 you come to halt. If you desire to keep the engine running,
* is 75% city riding and 25% highway the feature can be switched off by a blue switch on the right
Fuel Eff iciency: 1111
handlebar, leaving the final decision in the hands of the rider.
SPEEDOMETER ERROR Safety: 1112
True Speed Indicated Speed
The relaxed, upright riding position, ubiquitous among
32.55 km/h 34 km/h Ride Quality: 1111 commuter motorcycles, is very comfortable and provided a
59.59 km/h 63 km/h Handling: 1112 commanding view through Punes streets, while the
81.60 km/h 86 km/h suspension is pliant enough to soak up most road
99.88 km/h 104 km/h Braking: 1111
irregularities while not feeling too soft. The bike feels light
and easily flickable, and the crashguard is quite narrow,

The engine start stop feature can be
switched off should it get obtrusive
Indicators look sharp
making filtering through traffic a breeze, and although km/h in 10.51 seconds when slotted in third and 12.78
the 80-section tyres look quite skinny, I didnt find seconds in fourth. In real-world city riding conditions
them lacking in grip when I attacked a series of bends. this is more than enough oomph for a commuter in Gearcheck
The long and wide seat is comfortable for long this class, and we were greatly impressed with a 64 Rider: Anosh Khumbatta
commutes, and the transmission shifts positively and km/l urban fuel-efficiency figure that was achieved. Helmet: KBC
didnt miss a beat during our test. The Splendor iSmart The bikes frugality was enhanced on the highway, Jacket: Leiidor
110 sheds speed with the help of drum brakes at both where we were able to ride 78 kilometres on a single Gloves: DSG
ends, and although these get the job done, it would litre of fuel. Boots: XPD X-Ultra
have been nice to see a front disc being provided as Hero MotoCorp have done a fine job with this
an option. motorcycle, and we think it is the right recipe to Riding Gear Partner
During our performance test, the Splendor iSmart 110 increase competitiveness in the 110-cc commuter bike Wrangler Sun Shield
covered the quarter mile in 21.25 seconds with a segment, providing contemporary looks, decent
terminal speed of 94.29 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 80 performance and a comfortable enough riding position
km/h in just 12.03 seconds. The top speed achieved was to spend a day in the saddle. Let us now see if it can
99.88 km/h, while the bike accelerated from 30 to 70 challenge the established players in this segment.

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APRILIA SR 150
Hoot ScootWith a 150-cc engine, fantastic brakes, sticky tyres and Italian
good looks we finally have a scooter thats built for a good time
STORY: ANOSH KHUMBATTA
PHOTOGRAPHY: SANJAY RAIKAR

Gearcheck
Rider: Anosh Khumbatta
Helmet: KBC
Jacket: Teknic
Gloves: DSG
Riding Gear Partner

Wrangler Sun Shield
T
HE SCOOTER presence in the Indian market for two unit is the chunky 120-section Vee
market in India has years now, offering us some very Rubber tyre, mounted on a 14-inch black
so far revolved exclusive, very expensive and very alloy, clearly portraying this scooters
around family- powerful European-built superbikes; sporty ambitions. This sporty stance is
oriented vehicles; and now they have presented us with a even more obvious from the side; those
softly sprung and stylish, sporty and affordable scooter: the larger-than-usual wheels, telescopic fork
comfortable enough Aprilia SR 150. The bike is quite a looker and disc brake up front look like they
to drop the kids to and when viewed head-on seems mean business. The overall design melds
school, and with enough slimmer than most scooters available sharp angles up front with gentle curves
space for a weeks shopping here today. The divided headlights flowing towards the rear; this along with
on the floorboard. The family resemble a frown and are positioned low the well-thought-out graphics and dual-
workhorse has certainly evolved from the to lend some aggressiveness to the tone seat all work together to make this
old two-stroke Kinetic Hondas to forward visage, while up top, between one attractive scoot.
modern automatic scooters, with the turn signals, is the companys A quick jab at the starter and the
sculpted panels and snazzy colours to branding and the colours of the Italian engine fires up with an audible purr that
make them a little more fun. Scooters are flag. As we all know, placing these soon turns into a growl as you twist the
surely fun, but we have never really colours on any vehicle immediately throttle. The 150-cc air-cooled SOHC
considered them sporty until now. makes it look faster, and it works here engine revs freely and eagerly, getting the
Italian marque Aprilia has had a too. Under the slightly protruding nose scooter to 60 km/h in less than seven

ROAD TEST
SPEC TALK Road test #175

Aprilia SR 150
Rs 75,151 (OTR, Pune)
Overall star rating 11112
The white-backed meters lack any digitisation, but are
Height 1166 mm
extremely attractive
Saddle Height
780 mm
Ground Clearance 155 mm
Wheelbase 1365 mm
Length 1985 mm
DIMENSIONS
Width: 703 mm Kerb Weight: 122 kg
Battery: 12V/5.0 Ah, Analogue speedometer, odometer
ENGINE FUEL EFFICIENCY

Configuration: Air-cooled, Overall*: NA
single cylinder Highway: NA
Valve-train: SOHC, three City: NA
The 154.4 cc engine packs quite a punch, and the 120-section valves Fuel Tank Capacity: 6.5 litres
Displacement: 154.4 cc Range: NA
tyres give the SR 150 a muscular stance Ignition: CDI
SPEEDOMETER ERROR
Starting: Electric and Kick
True Speed Indicated Speed
Bore x Stroke: 58 x 58.6 mm
20.00 km/h 22 km/h
Compression ratio: 9.4:1
40.00 km/h 44 km/h
Fuel Supply: Carburetted
60.00 km/h 66 km/h
Maximum Power: 10.4 PS at
80.00 km/h 88 km/h
6,750 RPM
100.00 km/h 110 km/h
Maximum Torque: 11.4 Nm
at 5,000 RPM BRAKING
Power-to-Weight: 85.24 60km/h to standstill:
PS/tonne 15.26 metres/1.88 s
80 km/h to standstill:
TRANSMISSION
28.36 metres/2.46 s
Clutch: Centrifugal
Gears: Variomatic ACCELERATION
Primary Drive: V-Belt Standing Quarter Mile (0-
Final Drive: Gear 400m): 21.75s @ 92.56 km/h
ROLL-ON: 30-70 km/h 7.15 s
CHASSIS
Type: Underbone Top Speed:102.06 km/h
The two-tone seat goes well with the scooters sporty nature Brakes (Front): 220-mm disc
Brakes (Rear): 140-mm drum
Tyre (Front): 120/70-14
Tyre (Rear): 120/70-14 13.69
Suspension (Front): 6.90
Telescopic fork 3.26
1.31
Suspension (Rear): Spring
loaded hydraulic monoshock
PERFORMANCE TESTING BY Anosh Khumbatta
Rating
Design & Style: 11111
Powertrain: 11112
Performance: 11111
Fuel Efficiency: NA
Safety: 1111
Ride Quality: 1111
Handling: 11112
Braking: 11111

ROAD TEST
seconds, and on to 80 km/h in just over these anchors, the Aprilia comes to a
13 seconds. The top speed we recorded standstill from 60 km/h in just 1.88
during our test was 102.06 km/h, and the seconds, covering a distance of 15.26
quarter mile was dispatched in 21.75 metres, with excellent bite and feedback
seconds, with a terminal speed of 92.56 allowing precise brake modulation.
km/h; very respectable performance for The view from the riders seat is
this class of vehicle. The SR 150 seems dominated by two white-backed dials,
laid-back at quarter to half throttle, one for the speedo with incorporated
between 40 and 60 km/h, with enough odometer and one for the fuel-gauge,
power standing by for quick overtakes; with the telltale lights for high beam and
and she can cruise comfortably between turn signals placed around. The grips
75 and 85 km/h for extended periods feel soft and comfortable, while the
without feeling one bit strained. switchgear is sturdy, easy to use and
The Aprilia handles like no scooter seems to be built to last. I did notice the
before it; push it into a corner and it lack of a brake lock for the rear brake, a
responds in a predictable manner, feature seen on most scooters in India.
holding its line well thanks to the sticky Down on the floorboard, space is at a
rubber and firm suspension. On the premium, and theres hardly any room to A little more space on the floorboard would have been nice
flipside, the suspension might be too firm pile on shopping bags, especially if you
for someone looking for a plush ride, have large feet; but as I said, this is a fun
especially on bad roads, although I was scooter, more suited to quick blasts than
quite happy with the way the scooter was to market duty. The pillion seat is
sprung, allowing me to get good comfortable, and the fold-away pillion
feedback from the road surface. The foot-rests are a nice touch; when folded
brakes are leagues ahead of the up they seem to be part of the bodywork,
competition, and haul the SR 150 down and blend in well with the design lines.
from speed at a fantastic pace, while still With the introduction of the SR 150,
maintaining composure and no sign of Aprilia have opened the doors to
fishtailing. A 220-mm disc gripped by a performance-oriented scooters, and
dual-piston Bybre calliper handles priced aggressively at around Rs 71,000
braking duties up front, while the rear is (OTR, Pune). We cant wait to see how
taken care of by a 130-mm drum. With the competition responds. Pillion foot-rests fold away into the bodywork
The Aprilia handles like no scooter before

it; push it into a corner and it responds in a
predictable manner, holding its line well thanks
to the sticky rubber and firm suspension

FEATURE INTERMOT 2016
Deutsch Glitz
Germanys most glamorous motorcycle show, the Intermot, was held in Cologne
recently where some of the finest motorcycles from all over the world were
unveiled along with many that were updated for 2017. Equally worthy of
mention were the custom bikes on display
STORY RAVI CHANDNANI PHOTOGRAPHY: MANUFACTURER

APRILIA
2016 SHOW SPECIAL

RSV4 2017
A
PRILIAS FLAGSHIP
motorcycle, the RSV4 was on display
at the Intermot albeit in a refreshed
avatar. For the year 2017, Aprilia have given
the RSV4 a few new components that make
it even better. To start with, the RSV gets
new hlins suspension, new brakes and an
improved electronics package with cornering
ABS. Aprilia claim that these have made the
2017 RSV4 a full second faster (in overall
performance) than its predecessor. The
narrow V4 engine, however, still produces
the same 201 PS and is now Euro 4
compliant.
Tuono V4 1100
T
HERE WERE TWO NEW TUONO
variants that were unveiled at Intermot, namely,
the RR and Factory. The RR retains the same
performance delivered from the 175-PS V4, which is
derived from the RSV4, although a new electronics
package, suspension and brakes have improved the RR
Tuono 125 tremendously. The Factory, on the other hand, has been
made even more track-friendly with a new electronics
package which is largely based on its faired sibling, the
RSV4. The Factory also gets new brakes and updated
suspension components which, according to Aprilia, make
RS 125 it even better on track and road. It also gets ride-by-wire,
fourth-generation Aprilia Performance Ride Control
(APRC) and cornering ABS that has Rear Liftup
Mitigation. Aprilia also said that the Tuono V4 1100 is
now completely Euro 4 compatible.
Tuono 125 and RS 125
A
LONG WITH THE RSV4, APRILIA ALSO SHOWCASED TWO
smaller motorcycles aimed at youngsters. The Tuono 125 is a 125-cc, liquid-
cooled, single-cylinder motorcycle for young riders. This street-fighter is based
on the bigger Tuono and Aprilia claim that it offers the same level of excitement for
younger customers. Just like the Tuono 125, the RS 125 also utilises the same single-
cylinder engine, though the design of this motorcycle is completely different from the
Tuono 125s. It comes with a full fairing, more extreme forward controls and a racier
stance. Like the Tuono, the RS 125 is also a smaller version of the RSV4.

BMW
MOTORRAD
S 1000 R S 1000 RR
B T
MW MOTORRAD SHOWCASED MANY UPDATES AT HE S 1000 RR, BMWS
Intermot and the most interesting was the revamped S range that includes supersports bike, received a slew of
bikes like the S 1000 R, RR and XR. The S 1000 R got even more changes changes that include ABS Pro as an
on the list; many of them optional items. The things that you get as standard optional equipment, BMWs Dynamic
include a more powerful in-line four engine that produces 165 PS, five more than Traction Control as standard across variants,
before. The weight has gone down by two kilos, mainly because of the new HP single-seat version as standard or a dual-seat
titanium exhaust that comes as standard. The R also gets a new frame structure one with no extra cost, attractive new colours
with a lighter rear section of the main frame. Optional items include ABS Pro, HP and wheel options. The S 1000 RR retains the
Shift Assistant Pro, lightweight HP wheels, which are 2.4 kilos lighter, and design same four-cylinder engine although it is now
option wheels. The instrument console has also been revamped. Euro 4-compliant.

R nineT Racer
2016 SHOW SPECIAL

ITH THE TREND OF RETRO-MODERN
machines growing apace, it was presumably the right moment for
BMW Motorrad to unveil two new variants of the R nineT. The
first one is called Racer and it comes with the same air/oilcooled, boxer-twin
engine that produces 110 PS and is now Euro 4-compliant. The Racer also
comes with a modular frame that allows buyers to customise the bike
according to their taste. Lighter wheels, retro halffairing, a new colour
scheme and a few more changes make this motorcycle really attractive.
The second bike is the R nineT Pure, which features similar changes albeit
with a few differences in detailing. Both the bikes look brilliant and offer a lot
to the customer looking to make an impression.
K 1600 GT
T
HIS BIG DADDY OF SPORT CRUISERS GETS A MILD
makeover in the form of wind and weather protection courtesy new
deflectors. The six-cylinder engine, however, stays the same with just one
S 1000 XR change that it is now Euro 4-compliant. BMW Motorrad have also made the
electronic suspension standard on the K 1600 GT. There is a long list of optional
T
items such as the reverse parking assist, shift assistant pro and intelligent
HE SPORTY ADVENTURE
emergency call, which alerts the emergency services in case of an accident. There
bike gets a small boost in power
are three new colours to choose from as well.
output, which now stands at 165
PS. Apart from that, the XR will also be
available in a trendy Ocean Blue
metallic matte colour and with
vibration-free handlebars for added
comfort and increased permissible
weight. The R and XR are now Euro
4-compliant.

DUCATI
Supersport 939
D
UCATI HAD GIVEN A SNEAK PEEK
of this new bike at the World Ducati Week a few
months ago and at Intermot the company decided to
unveil the bike for the world to see. The Supersport is
Ducatis interpretation of a motorcycle that gives you the
thrill of a proper sports bike with the versatility of an
everyday motorcycle. Powering this new Italian machine is
Ducatis famous Testastretta 11 L-twin engine with a
capacity of 937 cubic centimetres and an output of 113 PS
and 97 Nm. The power and torque are spread across the rev
range to make it an easy bike to ride. The engine has the
same electronics package as in the Hypermotard. The
geometry has been kept more towards the flagship Panigale
in order to provide the ultimate riding experience.
The Supersport will be coming to India in 2017.
HARLEY-
DAVIDSON
H
ARLEY-DAVIDSON WERE ALSO engine platform from Harley-Davidson made its actually ridden a few Harley-Davidson models
present at this years Intermot and the dbut just over a month ago and Intermot with the Milwaukee-Eight engine, so if you
only new bikes they showcased were seemed like the right venue to give the want to know more about how these bikes feel,
from the Milwaukee-Eight line-up. The new Europeans a taste of Americana. We have please turn to page 44 for more information.

HONDA
2016 SHOW SPECIAL

CBR1000RR Fireblade SP
O
NE OF THE WORLDS now gets semi-active hlins electronic control
favourite sports bikes, the suspension, selectable torque control,
CBR1000RR finally got updated as selectable engine braking, new ABS,
Honda unveiled the new Fireblade SP at quickshifter, downshift assist, riding modes lighter by two kilos. Styling, too, has been
Intermot. The new Blade has changed select system and power select, titanium updated though it still retains the sharp and
considerably as it is 15 kilos lighter with 11 exhaust and slipper clutch. The engineers edgy design that has always been associated
more horses. Honda have also incorporated a were able to incorporate these changes by with the Blade. It will be launched in India
lot of MotoGP technology in this update. It making that in-line four cylinder engine in 2017.
CB1100 RS
A
LONG WITH THE ULTRA-MODERN SPORTS BIKE,
Honda also showcased the retro-modern CB1100 RS. This
cool new variant has some promising features such as a
sharper chassis geometry, new uprated 43-mm Showa Dual Bending
Valve, front forks, 17-inch cast aluminium wheels, dual radial-mount
four-piston brake calliper, revised exhaust and intake system and
slipper clutch. The 1,140-cc air-cooled in-line four-cylinder engine
remains the same albeit with a few tweaks to make the power
delivery even better. Unfortunately, the CB1100 RS will not be
coming to India any time soon.
Fireblade SP2
M
AKING THE BLADE EVEN MORE SPECIAL WAS
the SP2. This homologation special motorcycle is essentially the
same as SP but it is race-ready as it comes with a host of
specially tuned components for the track. It uses Marchesini wheels
and a revised cylinder-head: valves, combustion chambers and pistons.
Although the SP2 uses the same bore and stroke as the SP, the valve
diameter is bigger with different valve angles. Apart from these changes,
Honda are also going to offer racing kits for the SP2, making it a highly
potent track tool.

KAWASAKI
ZX-10RR
K
AWASAKIS FLAGSHIP
supersports motorcycle, the ZX-10R,
received massive updates in 2015, and, for
2017, the company will be producing this more
extreme version of the ZX-10R, called the RR.
This new bike is based on the standard 10R;
however, the number will be limited. The in-
line four-cylinder motor on the RR features a
revised cylinder which will allow riders to swap
the standard camshaft with high-lift cams that
are available as an option. The crankcase has
been reinforced to handle more power and PS and torque at 113.5 Nm. Along with these, Supercorsa tyres and Brembo radial-mount
torque. The RR also features new tappet the RR will also have lighter wheels, a more callipers. The RR will be launched in Europe
coatings for improved efficiency and reduced dynamic electronics package, quickshifter, soon. We are not really sure if the RR will
friction. Claimed power output stands at 200 revised Showa suspension, Pirelli Diablo come to India.
Z900, Z650 and Ninja 1000
A
LONG WITH UNVEILING THE NINJA 650 AND
ZX-10RR, Kawasaki also announced a few new bikes. Two of
these will be the extreme Z series motorcycles, namely, the Z900
and Z650. The Z900 is said to replace the Z800 and the Z650 will be a
completely new addition to the series. Apart from these two, Kawasaki
will also launch an updated version of the Ninja 1000, the litre-class
sport-touring motorcycle. All three bikes are expected to be shown at
EICMA to be held this month.
Ninja 650
K
AWASAKIS HUMBLE AND VERSATILE MIDDLE-
weight motorcycle, the Ninja 650, was also on display at the show
in a brand-new avatar. This 2017 model comes with a new Trellis Ninja 1000
frame, slipper clutch and new styling, but the biggest change comes in
the form of that new frame. Kawasaki say that the new frame is 19 kilos
lighter than that in the previous generation Ninja 650, which in theory
should make the new bike handle even better. On the engine front,
Kawasaki claim that the fuel efficiency of the 649-cc parallel-twin motor
has improved by 6.8 per cent. The styling of the bike has also undergone
some drastic changes and it now looks much sharper than before.
Kawasaki will be launching the bike in Europe soon and the Indian z900
launch is expected to take place some time in 2017. z650

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2016 SHOW SPECIAL

T
HE T IS A MORE ROAD-FRIENDLY PACKAGE.
It shares many of the electronics of the R. It is powered
by a 1,310-cc V-twin motor that produces 160 PS. The
T gets more creature comforts such as heated grips and seat,
cruise control, and WPs semi-active suspension that
constantly adjusts the damping based on road conditions.
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system come as standard.
1290 Super Adventure R
T
HE AUSTRIANS CAME TO COLOGNE WITH THEIR
adventure motorcycles which have received a few updates for
2017. KTM unveiled the 1290 Super Adventure R and T, both of
which cater to the mile-munching crowd. The R is more off-road
focused and, in order to help it go beyond gentle off-roading, KTM
have revised the WP suspension on the R, making it more rough-
terrain-friendly. The R also comes with LED headlamps with integrated
cornering lights, a new TFT display, cruise control, optional travel
packs that sees the inclusion of hill hold assist, motor slip regulation,
quickshifter, and Bluetooth control for audio and telephony.
Furthermore, the R comes equipped with Motorcycle Stability Control,
multi-mode ABS, ride modes, multi-mode traction control and remote
keyless control to lock the handlebar and open the fuel filler cap.
1090 Adventure R
A
LONG WITH THE BIG DADDY
of KTM adventure bikes, there was this, the
smaller sibling. The 1090 Adventure R at
Intermot had revised suspension that is more off-
road friendly, fully adjustable WP rear shock, off-
road wheels, traction control and lean-angle
sensitive ABS. Apart from these, the 1090 R also
features Motorcycle Stability Control, multi-mode
ABS, and traction control. This multi-purpose
bike will soon be available in Europe and we hope
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SUZUKI
GSX-R1000 and R1000R
P
ROBABLY THE MOST FUN BIKE IN
Suzukis stable, the GSX-R1000 enthralled audiences in
its new avatar. Yes, after more than five years the Gixxer
1000 was finally unveiled with a slew of updates to make it even load of electronics such as 10-level traction control, a new sensor
crazier. To begin with, there are now two GSX-R1000s in the monitoring system and riding modes. The chassis has been
line-up. First up is the standard R1000, which is lighter and worked upon and optimised for even more aggressive riding.
more powerful than any of its earlier iterations. Major changes Suspension has been upgraded, too, and so have the brakes and
have been made in the in-line four-cylinder engine which is the body work.
now lighter and more compact, has higher compression and The R1000R features most of the aforementioned changes
more oversqaure dimensions, Suzukis variable valve timing but it also gets updated suspension, quickshifter, launch-
system, a new valvetrain that comes from MotoGP, new dual- control and a lightweight top triple-clamp, basically making it a
stage intake, and a slipper clutch. The new Gixxer also gets a competition-ready machine.
Bonneville T100
TRIUMPH
I
N AN ATTEMPT TO ATTRACT MORE
customers inclined towards retro motorcycling, Triumph
unveiled a new Bonneville variant, called the T100.
Essentially a Triumph Street Twin, the T100s design is
akin to that of the bigger T120, but the T100 is meant more
for those customers who do not want the higher capacity
of the T120. It uses the same frame, suspension and
parallel-twin motor that do duty on the Street Twin. The
T100 will be available in an array of shades and also in a
fully blacked out version called the T100 Black. The T100
has arrived in India as well at a price tag of Rs 7.78 lakh
(ex-Delhi).
Bonneville Street Cup
B
UILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE STREET TWIN, TRIUMPH
also unveiled the Street Cup version of the same motorcycle. The Cup is
essentially a factory-made caf racer that you can buy straight off the shelf.
Powered by the same parallel-twin motor as the standard Street Twin, the Cup looks
racier. A removable seat cowl, silver stitching, a silver number-plate, a fly screen,
bar-end mirrors, dropped handlebar and striking new colours with coach lines create
an era-appropriate look. The Street Cup, too, is expected to be
launched in India.

V-Strom 1000XT
2016 SHOW SPECIAL

I
T WAS NOT JUST SUPERSPORT
bikes that got all the attention at the Suzuki
stands because another big crowd-puller was
the updated V-Strom that has undergone some
really drastic changes, enabling it to make its
mark in the adventure category. To begin with,
the V-Strom XT gets an updated engine which
is now Euro 4-compliant, though power and
performance remain the same. The XT looks
pretty with its new wire wheels that can
accommodate tubeless tyres as well. Other
features include a new seat for added comfort
during longer hours in the saddle, an aluminium
handlebar that is bend-resistant, Bosch ABS that
is lean-sensitive, adjustable windscreen for better
wind protection and a new 12V outlet in
instrument console.
Along with this big adventure bike, Suzuki
also showcased the smaller version of the
V-Strom, the 650XT, but, unfortunately, that
bike will not be coming to India any time soon.
MT-10 SP
YAMAHA
Y
AMAHAS BIGGEST STREET BIKE, THE
MT-10, was also on display at Intermot, though the
number of changes were limited in this bikes case.
Most of the new additions, such as the quickshifter, full-
colour LCD display and hlins Electronic Racing
Suspension, have been borrowed from Yamahas flagship
sports bike, the YZF-R1. The company has also revised the
engine mapping for a smoother throttle response and power
delivery. A new shade, called silver blue carbon, will be
available now.
MT-09
Y
AMAHA CAME TO INTERMOT WITH THE NEW MT-SERIES OF
motorcycles, the first one being the MT-09. It may be recalled that the
company launched this motorcycle in India this year. However, it had made
its dbut in the international market in 2013 and since then it has got rave reviews
from all over. Thus it was high time for an update. For 2017, the MT-09 gets a new
headlamp unit that looks more Transformers like. The main changes, however, lie
in the suspension department. Yamaha have upgraded the front forks, making them
more adjustable with improved performance. Apart from that, the MT-09 also gets
a quickshifter and a new slipper clutch. The sub-frame, too, has been reduced in
length and it now features a new M-shaped tail-lamp unit. The bike will go on sale
in Europe soon. We are not sure when Yamaha will bring it to India since the
current model is not even one year old in our country.

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FEATURE ASSAM ROAD TRIP
Amazing
Assam
Riding Maniacs, a group of enthusiastic
riders and Bike India readers, embarked
on a 2,500-kilometre-long journey
through the state of Assam. Here is
their account of this ride with a mission
to say no to drugs
STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY: MD ZIAUR RAHMAN

F
IVE BIKERS AND A
pillion from the Riding
Maniacs embarked on a
journey that spanned
either side of the
Brahmaputra: I astride a
KTM 390 Duke, Arup
Nath astride a KTM 200
Duke, Saif on an RC 390,
Ramiz on his Bajaj Pulsar
200NS, and Abhishek and
Shahbaaz on a Hero Honda Hunk. We are
residents of a small town called Dhubri in
western Assam.
We planned this ride from Dhubri all the way
to Ledo and Sadia, spanning Assam from the top
to the bottom. Our main aim was to raise
awareness about drug abuse: Say No to
Drugs. Armed with printouts giving
information about drug abuse and stickers for
our bikes, we set off.
Day One
We started from Netai Dhuboni Ghat, having
been flagged off by Iftekar Ali, District
Superintendent of Police, Dhubri. En route we
stopped over at Rangamati to visit a historic
eidgah built about the 16th century during the
reign of Allauddin Hussain Shah, Nawab of
Bengal. From there we chose the road that
passes through Goalpara, crossing the
Naranarayan Setu that spans the south bank
and north bank of the Brahmaputra. We met
some of our biker friends on the way with
whom we shared our message of Say
No to Drugs. Thereafter we
headed for Guwahati, the capital
city, our destination for the day. Dibrugarh, we visited the historic Jagannath
Mandir in Dibrugarh and also met some of our
Day Two biker friends. We called it a day at Guijan where
We started for Kaziranga the we stayed for the night at a friends cottage.
next day. Some of our friends
were waiting for us en route at Day Five
Nagaon bypass with whom we shared From Guijan we rode to Digboi, where we
our printed material and stickers. We visited the town museum commemorating the
reached our destination a little late first oil well, and carried on towards Ledo via
because one of our bikes had a problem with Margarita to visit the Coal Heritage Park. We
its headlamp. rode on the Steel Well Road to visit a monastery
and then came all the way back to Guijan for
Day Three overnight stay.
We woke up early but resumed our journey in
the afternoon because Kaziranga is an enticingly Day Six
beautiful place. As we reached Jorhat, we Early in the morning we started for Parashuram
decided to carry on till Sivsagar where a friend Kunda but on the way somewhere near
had arranged a place for us to stay over the night. Kakopathar we got trapped in a road blockage.
Here we came to know that there was a problem
Day Four between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, as a
The next day we visited Rang Ghar, Kareng result of which no motorcycle or car could travel
Ghar, and Tolatol Ghar in Sivsagar three either this side or that. Somehow one of our
historic places in Assam. From there we started mates managed to convince them about our
for Tinsukia. On the way, while crossing ride for Say No to Drugs and gained

FEATURE ASSAM ROAD TRIP
While crossing Patshala two of our biker mates suffered a

skid and fall. Fortunately, no one was injured because all
of us had our safety gear on
Day Nine
Now it was time to head back towards Dhubri,
our home town. It was raining heavily as we left
Guwahati. While crossing Patshala two of our
biker mates suffered a skid and fall. Fortunately,
no one was injured because all of us had our
safety gear on. As we neared Dhubri, there were
our biker friends waiting to receive us.
While riding for 2,500 kilometres we had
traversed the eastern and western corners of
Assam, and we are happy to say that we are the
first riders group to do so. We would like to
implore every rider to ride safely.
permission to ride on. Later we decided to visit
Sadia to see the Dhola Bridge under construction
there and then came back to Guijan for an
overnight halt.
Day Seven
We were now on the road to Dibrugarh where
we caught a ferry to Koliajan that separates the
north bank from the south bank of the
Brahmaputra. We decided to call it a day at
Demaji where we stayed at the Circuit House for
the night.
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We were on the road again, crossing North a short 400-word write-up to
Lakimpur, to meet one of our biker friends. He
had arranged a sumptuous breakfast for us, after bikeindia@nextgenpublishing.net with
which we headed towards Tezpur. We rode past Your Rides in the subject line.
Mangaldoi and reached Please note, all riders should wear
Guwahati via Baihata. One of our friends had complete protective gear if they want to
arranged a grand dinner and music on board the
get their pictures published in this space.
Alfresco Grand River Cruise. It was a highly
enjoyable evening.

KTM RC16 MotoGP Dbut:
Aiming for an Alien in 2019
A new name joins the MotoGP grid on 13 November 2016: Austrian brand KTM.
Former Moto2 world championship runner-up Mika Kallio will give the factorys
RC16 its race dbut at the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix
REPORT: MAT OXLEY PHOTOGRAPHY: KTM

SPORT KTM IN MOTOGP
A
S A MATTER OF Hofmann, who first rode the RC16
fact, this is not KTMs during its roll-out at the Red Bull Ring
very first dabble in the last October. Its not been long, so its
premier class. In 2005 very impressive.
the company supplied KTM have chosen the perfect
990-cc V4 MotoGP moment to enter MotoGP, and not just
engines to Team by chance. The category switched to
Roberts but quit after a few races, citing, Michelin this year, after many years with
among other things, the categorys Bridgestone, so while Aprilia, Ducati,
imminent move to 800-cc engines. Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha are adapting
This time KTM are serious. The bikes that were originally built to work
project is all their own, funded by the with Bridgestones, the RC16 was
factory and by Red Bull, another well- engineered from the outset to work with
known Austrian brand-name. KTM Michelins.
have a habit of getting it right. Although And KTM havent had to create their
the company is best known in the off- own electronics system, because their
road arena, winning dozens of world development year has coincided, again
championships, they also know what not just by chance, with MotoGPs first
theyre doing on asphalt. KTM have season of unified electronics. Timing-
dominated the Moto3 class in recent wise, theyve arrived at the right
years, despite huge effort by rivals moment, adds Hofmann. The key for
Honda, and they won success in the every new manufacturer coming into
now-defunct 125-cc and 250-cc MotoGP is the ECU, because you can
championships. build a strong engine and a great frame,
KTM test rider Alex Hofmann, who but collecting enough electronics
raced a Ducati and a Kawasaki in information and data is almost
MotoGP, is very upbeat about the impossible. A few years ago, Honda
The wraps come project. Technically, the bike is within brought in new sensors from Formula
off properly this one second of the top pace, says One, which took MotoGP electronics to
month in Valencia a whole new level. Without the control
ECU, KTM may have said no to
MotoGP, because they probably always
wouldve been several years behind the
best factories.
That, of course, is one reason why
Dorna fought so hard to introduce
unified software.
The RC16 is an all-new machine,
powered by a 90-degree 1,000-cc V4
with pneumatic valves. It is the fourth
V4 in MotoGP, alongside Hondas
RC213V (also 90-degrees with
pneumatic valves), Ducatis Desmosedici
(90-degrees with desmodromic valves)
and Aprilias RS-GP (65-degrees with
pneumatic valves). Suzuki and Yamaha
both run in-line fours.
More interestingly, KTM have chosen
a so-called screamer engine, probably
with a 360-degree crankshaft. Apart from
Honda, all the other factories run so-
called long-bang engines that bunch the
power pulses closer together, for

SPORT KTM IN MOTOGP
various reasons, including the belief that plus an in-line four wasnt considered to A Red Bull KTM you cant widen the torque area.
such a firing configuration gives the rear be a KTM characteristic, he says. In in the premier- Anyway, if KTM decide they need to go
tyre a chance to hook up between the end we didnt really have many class: 1,000-cc V4 another way, I dont see why they
salvoes. Ducatis V4 most probably uses discussions about what configuration to locked and loaded wouldnt. They want to be in MotoGP
a 180-degree crank to this purpose. go for, but more about the angle of the until they reach the top.
Thus, the Ducati, as well as the Yamaha, vee a wider angle avoids the need for Hofmann believes the companys
Suzuki and Aprilia, has a droning a balancer shaft; that sort of decision. small size can be a huge help in reacting
exhaust note. The Honda and KTM There are some restrictions in to new trends and technology. Ive also
have a much higher-pitched screamer building a MotoGP engine. For worked for Aprilia and see how they
note. Its a surprise that KTM have example, the maximum diameter of the have to work within the Piaggio Group.
followed Hondas way, because many bore is 81 millimetres. It doesnt make Their process of reacting in this fast-
people, including Marc Marquez, think sense to build an engine that can reach moving world is too slow because
the RC213V might be easier to ride with 20,000 RPM as the valve sizes are too Romano Albesiano [Aprilias racing
a long-bang engine. small for this to gain anything. So theres manager] has a process of talking to
Pit Beirer, KTMs Motorsports a natural maximum engine speed that Piaggio, asking for some extra budget,
Director, isnt so sure. You have many matches this bore, somewhere between then maybe waiting two months for an
different options and our engine designer 16,500 and 18,000 RPM. answer, then starting work. If Pit calls
Kurt Trieb is 100 per cent sure which Thats one reason why the engine Stefan Pierer [KTM CEO] and says,
way he wants to go. Obviously, this internals of the 1,000-cc four have Look, we have a problem here and itll
direction is close to Hondas, but then we nothing to do with those of KTMs 250- take this much money to solve Stefan
all know Honda have great engine cc single-cylinder Moto3 engine: the may say, Okay, go and they start
technology they know what theyre Moto3 engine is not allowed to rev working right away.
doing and why theyre doing it; so we beyond 13,500. If the KTMs engine is basically
dont feel we are on the wrong road. Hofmann likes the RC16 engine a lot. similar to Hondas RCV, its frame is
Trieb, formerly of Porsche and BMW, When we tested at the Red Bull Ring unique in MotoGPs modern era. Its a
has built many KTM engines, including alongside some of the other teams, Cal steel-tubular trellis unit, the same
the Moto3 unit. There are many [Crutchlow] told me the bike is already concept KTM use in Moto3 and very
advantages to go for a V4, in engine accelerating like a Honda. But also, like the frame used by Ducati during the
performance and mechanical reliability, having a screamer engine doesnt mean Italian companys most successful

Hold on, its
going to get a lot
faster!
Discussions on
how to go even
faster; theyre
within a second
off top pace
Getting to grips
before being ready
to race

SPORT KTM IN MOTOGP
period in MotoGP from 2003 to 2007. do. Now we have to make the front end The future how close to the pace they really are.
And theres an interesting question mark steer, make it stick and get the maximum seems bright and Of course, one thing they already
there: if Ducati hadnt abandoned their feeling. But until we get Pol Espargaro orange for all know is that every single 10th of a second
trellis frame, would they have had all and Bradley Smith on it [KTMs 2017 these folk gained comes at twice the price and twice
those years in the wilderness, failing with and 2018 riders], were not going to effort of the previous 10th. Despite this
their carbon-fibre monocoque and then know. immense task, Hofmann believes KTM
spending the next few years learning So it wont be until the post-Valencia have it in them. There are many good
how to build an aluminium-beam frame? GP tests, when Espargaro and Smith first people involved who know their game.
The RC16 frame looks simple, old- ride the bike, that KTM will find out just The engine guys know its not all about
fashioned even, but Beirer insists its the engine, the electronics guys know its
anything but. The whole frame is not all about electronics and so on; they
fabricated from a very special steel, all know its a package and they work
though I cant say what kind! he says. together. They are as precise as the
We can go very thin on wall thickness in Japanese, but not so complicated, and
some areas and still gain the stiffness we they are as passionate as the Italians, but
want. Also, how you weld each joint and theyre not blinded by passion. Theirs is a
how you bend each tube make a big very interesting approach to MotoGP.
difference to how the frame behaves. The next stage, from 2019 onwards,
Hofmann was immediately impressed will be to sign an A-grade MotoGP rider,
by the bikes corner-exit behaviour. an alien, if you prefer, so they can go for
From the very first day the bike had a race wins and the championship. KTM
great exit, it just wanted to go. Some have the money and they have a strong
bikes transfer the power too far to the sponsorship partner. If over the next two
outside of the corner, making the bike seasons they can prove that the bike is
wobble and move. But it just hooked up capable of achieving podiums, then from
and drove, straight as an arrow. there they can sign the very best riders
Corner-entry performance may be the and thats what you have to do to make it
area where KTM have the most work to really happen.

SPORT
Results, reports and all the news from the racing world

SPORT MotoGP ARAGON
Marquez Leaves
His Rivals Behind...
...in the Race and
on Points
It had been a long time since the world championship leader had won a race 10
races, in fact his longest victory drought since he came charging into MotoGP in the
spring of 2016. Aragon, with its hilly layout and reverse Corkscrew hillside chicane,
has always worked for Marc Marquez. Even if hes made mistakes in previous
Aragon GPs, hes started every MotoGP race at the track from pole
REPORT: MAT OXLEY PHOTOGRAPHY: DPPI
M
MotoGP
ARQUEZS behind Viales, Lorenzo, Rossi, and MotoGP Result
pace had been so Dovizioso. By one-quarter distance POS. RIDER TIMING
impressive in Viales was six-tenths ahead and 1 Marc MARQUE 4157.678
practice that looking as if he might repeat his 2 Jorge LORENZO +2.740
everyone expected Silverstone runaway, with Lorenzo 3 Valentino ROSSI +5.983
him to check out unable to take up the attack. That 4 Maverick VIALES +8.238
from the beginning. changed when Rossi dived past his 5 Cal CRUTCHLOW +13.221
But it didnt quite turn out like that. team-mate and set off after the Suzuki,
Even the first lap was a thriller, with making a block pass on his future team- running short of rear grip and bit by bit
Marquez and Lorenzo nearly colliding mate on lap seven of 21. Viales ran wide Lorenzo closed in for the kill, justifying
in the first few corners and Viales in his efforts to stay with the Italian and his special shark helmet. Viales was still
seizing the initiative to grab the lead. made a couple of mistakes that had holding on to the Yamahas by the skin of
However, Marquez was keen to get Marquez and Lorenzo come past. his teeth until he overshot the first
out front and lay down his pace, so near Marquez, running hard front and corner. Then it was blue versus blue, just
the end of the very first lap he pulled a rear, was now in the groove and taking like Misano.
masterful move on Lorenzo at the Turn big chunks out of Rossis lead until he Lorenzo dived past Rossi up the hill
14/15 chicane to take second. On lap two administered his usual Turn 14/15 move with three laps to go, but somehow
he did the same to Viales to seize the to take the lead at half-distance. From Rossi summoned some extra speed and
lead. And that, it seemed, was that. there it was game over; the series leader stayed right with Lorenzo. It was all
But it wasnt. The very next lap the comfortably leaving the rest behind, building up to a nerve-jangling
former world champ lost the front in a riding sublimely on the ragged edge last-lap confrontation until Rossi ran off
big way on the run up the hill and only as always. the track. And that was that: Marquez
his cat-like reflexes saved a crash, but Immediately the interest focused on way ahead, Lorenzo safe in second and
that moment dropped him back to fifth, the battle for second place. Rossi was Rossi third.

Sam Lowes
celebrating
his win with
a wheelie
Rossi and Lorenzo had a

good fight in Aragon which
saw both the riders end up
on the podium
Marquez hadnt won a race since July front-row start I wouldnt get away
and Rossi had closed the points gap at with the leaders and once youve lost
the previous two races so there was no the front guys, youre not getting them Moto2 Race Result
doubt this was a very significant victory. back, said Crutchlow. I couldnt get POS. RIDER TIMING
After the last two races I had some the rear to work for the first few laps, 1 Sam LOWES 4000.885
doubts but now I feel good again, and because I couldnt get the drive I 2 Alex MARQUEZ +3.289
said the former champ who knew he ended up overheating the front, so I had 3 Franco MORBIDELLI +3.321
would be hard to beat for the title from to let it cool and then push again. 4 Thomas LUTHI +5.181
here. I have a nice advantage, but its Pedrosas front tyre was totally Moto2 5 Takaaki NAKAGAMI +10.722
easy to crash, as we nearly saw today, destroyed, forcing the former 250 champ
S
so we have to stay concentrated for to limp home in sixth, just ahead of Aleix AM LOWES (FEDERAL OIL Kalex) TOTALLY
the next three races which are always Espargaro. dominated the Moto2 race, snatching the lead
so difficult. Ducati had a disastrous race, their halfway through the first lap from Alex Marquez
Lorenzo did well, recovering from a bikes filling seven of the last eight (Estrella Galicia 0.0 Marc VDS Kalex). The Briton was
high-speed fall in warm-up, which, in positions. Dovizioso, who had battled never headed, winning his first race since Jerez.
fact, paid him dividends. It was a with Pedrosa and Crutchlow in the early Former Moto3 world champion Marquez took his
negative that made a positive, he said. I stages, was another who had front-tyre first Moto2 podium by resisting a last-corner attack by
crashed with the hard rear, which felt woes. After four laps the front didnt team-mate Franco Morbidelli (Estrella Galicia 0.0 Marc
good. That forced me to use my second work, said the Italian who went VDS Kalex).
bike to finish the session, which had a backwards to 11th. I couldnt brake with However, much of the attention during the race was
softer rear which moved a lot. From angle and I couldnt use my maximum focused on the battle for sixth place which involved World
that, Lorenzo changed his race tyre from corner speed. Championship contenders Alex Rins (Paginas Amarillas
a medium to a hard. Hayden scored the last point in Kalex) and Johann Zarco (Ajo Kalex), with Misano
Viales showed well until he ran 15th, just behind Eugene Laver winner Lorenzo Baldassarri (Forward Kalex) between
out of grip. When I had grip I could (Aspar Ducati). them. Rins won the three-way duel ahead of Baldassarri,
fight with anyone, said with Zarco just behind in eighth place.
the former Moto3 That result reduced Zarcos championship advantage to
champ, whose Suzuki MotoGP Championship Standings just one point with four races to go and brought Lowes to
just POS. RIDER BIKE PTS. within 40 points of Zarco.
about matched 1 Marc MARQUEZ Honda 273
Marquezs Honda on 2 Valentino ROSSI Yamaha 196
the straight. When I 3 Jorge LORENZO Yamaha 182
lost grip, I nearly hit 4 Maverick VIALES Suzuki 165
Jorge and then Vale, 5 Dani PEDROSA Honda 155
thats why I ran off. 6 Andrea DOVIZIOSO Ducati 124
Crutchlow did well 7 Cal CRUTCHLOW Honda 116
to finish fifth, bettering
8 Pol ESPARGARO Yamaha 106
Pedrosa who has
9 Andrea IANNONE Ducati 96
serious front-tyre issues.
10 Hector BARBERA Ducati 84
I knew if I didnt get a

SPORT MotoGP ARAGON
Moto3 Race Result

POS. RIDER TIMING
1 Jorge NAVARRO 3956.973
2 Brad BINDER +0.030
3 Enea BASTIANINI +0.107
4 Fabio DI GIANNANTONIO +0.162
5 Joan MIR +1.724
After finishing
second in the race,
Brad Binder had
collected enough
points to be
crowned the new
Moto3 Champion
Moto3
B
RAD BINDER (RED Bull KTM) BECAME THE
first South African world champion since Jon Ekerold
won the 1980 350-cc world title with a superbly
determined ride to second in a four-man dogfight for victory.
Jorge Navarro (Estrella Galicia NSF250RW) won the race,
but only just, with Binder three hundredths back, with Enea
Bastianini (Gresini Honda) and Fabio Di Giannantonio
(Gresini Racing Moto3 Honda NSF250RW) right behind.
The top four finishers were covered by less than two-tenths
of a second!
the last few laps the lead pack consisted of 10 riders; until
Binder and the rest forced the pace. Binder moved ahead on the
penultimate lap, only to have all three Hondas go past him in
one go, relegating him to fourth, which would have delayed his
Binder with his world title win. The 21-year-old fought
team, who were back in fearsome style to get back into
really proud of second and become the first world
the youngsters champion of motorcycle racings
achievement 67th GP season.

SPORT WSBK GERMANY
Red v Green
At the German round of WSBK, it
was Ducati v Kawasaki in race one. In
race two the Japanese team once
again took on Ducati and Aprilia.
The outcome was quite interesting
REPORT: RAVI CHANDNANI PHOTOGRAPHY: DPPI
RACE ONE was Davies who claimed victory after a to winning pace. Rea,
The first race of the 10th round of WSBK flawless performance which moved him however, kept his calm and
saw Ducatis Chaz Davies play with up, closer to Sykes, in the points tally. continued. The race was really
Kawasakis Tom Sykes throughout the Sykes tried his best but with a gap of action-packed during the first
race. It all started when Davies, who over 10 seconds, he needed a miracle to six laps as many riders went
started on pole, took an early lead from catch up with Davies. He had to be down. A total of six riders
Tom Sykes, who is known for pulling content with a second-place finish. crashed out of the race,
away from the crowd early in the race. Hayden brought his Honda home in including IodaRacing
However, Davies didnt just stop there; third place, earning yet another WSBK Aprilias Lorenzo Savadori
by the end of lap two, he was already podium this season. and Ducatis Davide
leading the race with two seconds Giugliano. By lap seven, the
separating him and Kawasaki Racing RACE TWO order was Rea followed by
Teams Tom Sykes. Meanwhile, The second race of the German round IodaRacing Aprilias Alex de
championship leader and lead Kawasaki was even more dramatic as the clouds Angelis, who made his way to
rider Jonathan Rea tried catching up opened up and the track was soaking second place after having A very happy
with Sykes and Davies. After being in P3 wet. The race start was initially aborted started 18th on the grid. And just like de Jonathan Rea
for the first six laps, Rea suffered a as the bike setup was changed from dry Angelis, Javier Fors of Barmi Racing after winning the
tumble that made this Irish rider retire on to wet. As soon as the lights went out team rode his Ducati with caution, second race in
lap seven. This promoted Lorenzo after this initial delay, the two Kawasaki which secured him third place. After a Germany
Savadori to third place but, ZX-10R motorcycles took off like rockets. gruelling 16-lap race, Rea had claimed
unfortunately, even he crashed out of the Rea and Sykes were running ahead but victory in the second race of the German
race on lap seven. This opened up P3 for Sykes took a tumble on the very first lap round followed by de Angelis, for whom
Nicky Hayden, who wasted neither time due to cold tyres. He managed to get up this was his best finish of the season, and
nor energy to move up a place. and get back in the race but, in third a very happy Fors, who did his
By the end of 21 laps, the first three unfortunately, the damage to his bike did team proud by giving them their first top
positions remained unchanged and it not allow the Yorkshire rider to get back three finishes this season.

SPORT WSBK FRANCE
Team Red
Reigns
Supreme
At Magny-Cours in France, Chaz Davies
of Aruba.it Ducati proved dominant as he
made his way from the back of the grid
to win both races
REPORT: RAVI CHANDNANI
PHOTOGRAPHY: DPPI
RACE ONE the battle for second and third places Double victory him. With a clear track ahead of him,
The race got under way on a wet intensified with Rea, Sykes, Camier, for Davies saw the Davies wasted no time to throttle his way
Magny-Cours with most of the riders Savadori, van der Mark and even Ducati man move into the lead as the Kawasaki duo
Matthieu Lagrive of Pedercini Racing closer to second recovered after they went wide.
going out on wet tyres barring Ducatis
place in the Cship
Chaz Davies who went out on trying to have a go at the podium. But Rea eventually overtook Sykes to slip
intermediate tyres which gave him a after a tough fight, it was it was van der into second place and, as the chequered
huge advantage later on in the race. Mark who eventually took second flag came out, it was Davies who had
It was Kawasaki Racing Teams Tom place followed by Tom Sykes. Rea, taken yet another victory on the same
Sykes who took off like a rocket as the Savadori and Lagrive were fourth, fifth Davies and day. Rea and Sykes fought till the finish-
lights went out. Behind him the and sixth respectively. Ducati on top line but it was Rea who crossed the white
championship leader and his team-mate, of the podium line 0.495 seconds before Sykes,
Rea, played catch-up as both riders vied RACE TWO flanked by the clinching second place. Sykes had to
for the lead. Hondas Nicky Hayden and The second race of the French round saw Kawasaki duo settle for third.
Michael van der Mark, MV Agustas Davies dominate the Kawasakis despite
Leon Camier and IodaRacing Aprilias Tom Sykes getting an early lead. The
Lorenzo Savadori all tried to play catch- race started off with Sykes in P1, Davies
up with the Kawasaki duo but they just in P2 and Rea in P3. For the first four
couldnt match their pace. Davies gamble laps, the trio stayed in the same order but
at the beginning of the race initially saw on lap five, Rea made his move and
him struggle but as the track began to dry overtook Davies to slip into second
up, the Welsh rider moved up the order, place. For the next 12 laps, the order
slowly gaining pace. As other riders went remained unchanged as Sykes led with
into the pits for dry-weather tyres Davies Rea in second and Davies in third. On
stayed out and with just six laps to go, he lap 17, however, Davies got an opening
was now in the lead. when Rea tried to make a pass on Sykes
With Davies comfortably in the lead, but ran wide, taking his team-mate with

SPORT ARRC ROUND 5
Battle of Delhi
was Sham who triumphed. In third place
was Malaysian rider Mohd Izzat Zaidi,
riding for the RCB KAGE Motobatt
Yamaha YY Pang racing team, who made
the podium just 0.082 of a second ahead
The fifth round of the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) of fourth-place finisher, Mohd Shah
Khairil Hish. The best lap of the race was
2016 was held at Delhis Buddh International Circuit. It attracted achieved by Florianus Roy Brilya
motorcycling talent from all over the world. Here is a report (2:27.020), who, unfortunately, did not
finish the race due to an incident on the
sixth lap.
REPORT: ANOSH KHUMBATTA PHOTOGRAPHY: SRINIVASA KRISHNAN
RACE TWO
On Sundays race, it was once again
Ahmad Fazil Sham who dominated the
class, setting the fastest lap of the race in
the process (2:27.045), and finishing the
seven-lap race just 0.121 of a second ahead
of Indonesian rider Wahyu Aji Trilaksana
of the TPK48 BKMS Indonesia racing
team, also riding a Yamaha. In third place
was Malaysian rider Mohd Haziq Mohd
Fairues, riding for team UMA Racing
Yamaha Maju Motor, making it three
Yamaha riders on the podium. This was a
closely fought race that went down to the
wire, with less than a second separating
the top five finishers at the line.
Race two saw championship leader
Mohd Amirul Ariff Musa being relegated
to fourth place after finishing in 13th place
and not scoring any championship
L
points. Now the championship is led by
EADING RACE TEAMS Maju Motor racing team who took the Ahmad Fazli Wahyu Aji Trilaksana with 113 points, just
descended on the national chequered flag after a hard-fought battle Sham, winner of ahead of Ahmad Fazil Sham and Mohd
capital for a weekend of all-out on Saturdays seven-lap race. Across the both the UB130
Izzat Zaidi who are on 110 and 107 points
racing across four classes: line just 0.601 of a second behind the races
respectively, while Mohd Amirul Arif
Underbone 130 cc, Asia Dream leader was Mohd Amirul Ariff Musa, also Musa is in fourth place with 106 points.
Cup, Asia Production 250 cc, and from Malaysia and riding for team T Pro The Underbone With the standings this close it is
Supersport 600 cc. The atmosphere in Yuzy Honda NTS With WOW. These category featured anybodys championship, and will be
the paddock was electric and there was a top two finishers traded places several very tight racing decided at the sixth and final round.
constant buzz in the paddock area as the times during the race, but ultimately it
motorcycles were unloaded from their
protective shipping crates and prepared Underbone 130 Race One
to race around the 5.125-kilometre circuit. POS. RIDER TIMING
1 Ahmad Fazli Sham 17:19.913
2 M Amirul Ariff Musa 17:20.514
Underbone 130 cc 3 M Izzat Zaidi 17:21.451
RACE ONE Underbone 130 Race Two
After setting competitive times during POS. RIDER TIMING
practice and the third-fastest time in 1 Ahmad Fazli Sham 17:17.612
qualifying, it was Malaysian rider Ahmad 2 Wahyu Aji Trilaksana 17:17.733
Fazil Sham of the UMA Racing Yamaha 3 M Haziq M Fairues 17:17.834

Asia Dream Cup the seven-lap race in style. He was standings after five rounds have Hiroki
followed across the line by Sittipon Nakamura comfortably on top with 183
RACE ONE Srimoontree, 0.519 of a second behind, points, followed by Hafiz Nor Azman at Hiroki
Australian rider Broc Pearson while Malaysias Hafizh Nor Azman 122 points. Broc Pearson and Mohd Nakamura on
dominated qualifying to start from the was able to fight off advances by the rest Febriansyah are tied for third with 114 his way to victory
front of the grid; however, he finished of the pack to secure his place on the points each. on Saturday
Saturdays race last after he had to limp podium. The best lap of the race
a damaged bike across the line. Instead, belonged to Zhou Shung Jun Jie
it was Japans Hiroki Nakamura who (2:24.183), who finished the race eighth.
crossed the line in first place, followed The Asia Dream Cup championship
by Indonesian riders Yassiin Gabriel
Somm and Mohd Febriansyah in Asia Dream Cup Race One
second and third places respectively. POS. RIDER TIMING
The fastest lap of the race belonged to 1 Hiroki Nakamura 17:01.674
Sittipon Srimoontree of Thailand 2 Y Gabriel Somm 17:05.258
(2:24.823), who crossed the line in sixth 3 Mohd Febriansyah 17:06.104
place. Asia Dream Cup Race Two
POS. RIDER TIMING
RACE TWO 1 Broc Pearson 17:01.625
Sunday saw Broc Pearson back in form, 2 Sittipon Srimoontree 17:02.138
starting from pole and going on to win 3 Hafizh Nor Azman 17:02.540
Broc Pearson (7)

leading the pack

Asia Production 250 Race One
POS. RIDER TIMING
1 A Wongthananon 20:35.928
2 Anupab Sarmoon 20:36.163
3 Takehiro Yamamoto 20:37.437
Asia Production 250 Race Two
POS. RIDER TIMING
Apiwat Wongthananon 1 A Wongthananon 20:37.809
dominated the class on 2 Sitthisak Onchawiang 20:38.285
both days 3 Galang H Pratam 20:38.364
Asia Production 250 cc RACE TWO lead over Takehiro Yamamoto, who
Apiwat Wongthananon stamped his retired after an incident on the last lap of
RACE ONE dominance on the Asia Production 250 Apiwat leads the race. Thai rider Sitthisak
After working his way up the order cc class by winning Sundays race as the pack around Onchawiang of AP Honda Racing
through the practice sessions and well, and extending his championship the track Thailand crossed the line in second
setting formidable times during place, 0.476 of a second behind
qualifying, it was Apiwat the leader, while Indonesian
Wongthananon of the Yamaha Thailand rider Galang Hendra Pratam of
Racing team who secured pole position Yamaha Racing Indonesia
for the Asia Production 250 cc races. At fought off the rest of the pack
P2 was his teammate Anupab Sarmoon, and rode a flawless race to finish
and these two fantastic riders dominated third. After Sundays race,
Saturdays race, crossing the line within Wongthananon had a massive
0.235 of a second of each other. 70-point lead over Yamamoto,
Japanese rider Takehiro Yamamoto of with 221 and 151 points
Trickstar Racing, riding a Kawasaki, respectively. Anupab
and Vorapong Malahuan of AP Honda Sarmoonis is third in the
Racing Thailand passed each other championship with 128 points,
several times, but after nine laps it was and may be challenged in the
Yamamoto who secured the third spot last round by his team-mate,
on the podium, furthering his Peerapong Loiboonpeng, who
championship campaign. is at 118 points.

SPORT ARRC ROUND 5
Supersport 600 cc places several times. West started on

pole, lost a couple of places early on,
RACE ONE and had to fight hard throughout the
MotoGP veteran and Superbike World race to regain the lead. He crossed the
Championship rider Anthony Keith line first with a celebratory wheelie,
West of Australia, riding for the Akeno 3.199 seconds ahead of Kraisarta. Captions xxx
Speed WJR Racing team, seemed to Third place went to Malaysian rider xxx xxx xxx k races
come into his own during the third free Azlan Shah Kamaruzam, aboard a on both days
practice and went on to qualify on BikeART Racing Kawasaki ZX6R.
pole, just ahead of Thai racer Decha The best lap of the race went to
Kraisart of the Yamaha Thailand West (1:55.855), who seemed to have
Racing team. Both riders were aboard really taken to the Buddh
Yamahas R6s, but it was West who International Circuit.
dominated Saturdays 13-lap race, and Although he did not make it to the
finished 4.786 seconds ahead of podium during this round, consistent
Anthony West
Kraisart, setting a fastest lap in the performance in the season so far means
had a fantastic
Supersport 600 Race One
process (1:56.402). Indonesian rider that Japanese rider Tomoyoshi Koyama weekend at the BIC
POS. RIDER TIMING
Ahmad Yudhistira, riding a Manual of the T Pro Yuzy Honda NTS With 1 Anthony Keith West 25:21.592
Tech KYT Kawasaki Racing ZX6R, WOW racing team retains the lead in 2 Decha Kraisart 25:26.378
finished third, well ahead of the rest of the championship with 150 points, and 3 XD Dinesh Kumar 25:27.491
the pack. will battle it out in the sixth and final Supersport 600 Race Two
round with Malaysian Mohd Zaqhwan POS. RIDER TIMING
RACE TWO Zaidi of the Musashi Boon Siew Supersport 1 Anthony Keith West 31:03.153
Sundays 16-lap race featured a ton of Honda racing team, who is just seven racers jostling for 2 Decha Kraisart 31:06.352
action, with the top three trading points behind. position 3 Azlan S Kamaruzam 31:10.691

SPORT ONE-MAKE RACES
Honda One Make Race

the rest of the pack at bay to make it on to
the podium. Abhishek V, Ananth Raj
and Anish Shetty kept us entertained
Round IV
while they kept trading places as they
fought for fourth place throughout the
race. The three of them crossed the line
within half a second of each other, but in
The fourth round of the Honda One Make Championship was held at the end it was Abhishek who pulled
ahead and got fourth.
Indias premier racetrack, the Buddh International Circuit (BIC). Find RACE TWO
out what went down there Sundays race saw Rajiv Sethu set the
fastest lap yet again (2.31:805) on lap
REPORT: ANOSH KHUMBATTA PHOTOGRAPHY: SRINIVASA KRISHNAN three, but, unfortunately, could not
finish the race. Abhishek V and Anish
Shetty fought hard through
the five-lapper, keeping the
spectators enthralled as they
traded places. The race was
decided on the last corner of
the last lap, when Abhishek
pulled ahead and crossed the
line just 0.060 of a second
ahead of Shetty. The fact that
the top two were in a class of
their own was evident by the
fact that Amarnath Menon,
in third place, crossed the
line almost seven seconds
after the lead pair.
CBR250R Race One

POS. RIDER TIMING
1 Rajiv Sethu 12:48.696
2 Mathana Kumar 12:49.304
3 Mithun Kumar 12:52.629
CBR250R Race Two
POS. RIDER TIMING
1 Abhishek V 12:52.326
2 Anish Shetty 12:52.386
B
3 Amarnath Menon 12:59.166
ACK FOR ROUND RACE ONE Abhishek V (33)

four, the Honda One-make It was a hotly-contested five laps of the and S Sivanesan
Championship continues to 5.125-kilometre circuit on Saturday, (45) battle for
promote talented racers from which saw young Rajiv Sethu emerge position
across India, and this victorious. The 17-year-old set the fastest
October the races were held alongside lap of the race (2:32.667) on lap two and
the Asia Road Racing Championship at led right to the finish line. Right behind
the BIC in Delhi. Twenty-one of Indias Sethu throughout, Mathana Kumar Rajiv Sethu
top racers battled it out at this world- crossed the line to secure second place, set fastest laps
class circuit, and treated us to some 0.608 of a second behind the leader, on both days of
fantastic racing. while Mithun Kumar rode hard and kept racing

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Shyam Shankar rode a perfect race on Sunday

to take the win
RACE TWO
We once again witnessed some serious
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competitiveness in Sundays race, with the top
HE NEW TVS APACHE RTR four crossing the finish line within just 0.331 of a
200 4V has been doing duty in the second. Shyam Shankar was able to redeem
One Make Championship this year, himself on Sunday, finishing just 0.155 of a second
and the riders in this highly ahead of Prashanth Kumar in second. Arun
competitive class arrived to do battle in Muthukrishnan was able to secure the last step of
Delhi at the BIC in October. The fourth round of the podium, barely a whisker ahead of Rahil
the championship saw tight battles aboard the Peerzade who once again rode brilliantly to set
race-ready blue motorcycles, and we were present the fastest lap of the race (2:46.287), but this was
Prashant Kumar on his way to victory not enough to break into the top three.
to bring the action to you.
on Saturday
RACE ONE best lap of the race on the last lap (2:47.097), but Open Class Race One
Saturdays five-lapper saw the top five racers in a cruel twist of fate was allotted a 15-second POS. RIDER TIMING
bunched up together for the entire duration of the penalty for a false start, demoting him to fourth 1 Prashant Kumar 14:03.350
race, as they traded places and tried to better each place. Next across the line was Aravind Ganesh, 2 Shyam Shankar 14:04.784
other at every corner. Prashanth Kumar, Shyam but he too was penalised, this time 20 seconds for 3 Arun Muthukrishnan 14:04.848
Shankar, Rahil Peerzade, Aravind Ganesh, and a yellow flag violation, sending him down the Open Class Race Two
Arun Muthukrishnan were locked in battle order to seventh place. With these two out of the POS. RIDER TIMING
throughout, until finally it was Kumar who way, second place went to Shyam Shankar, while 1 Shyam Shankar 13:57.809
crossed the line first. Peerzade rode a fantastic Arun Muthukrishnan made it to the third step of 2 Prashant Kumar 13:57.964
race and came through second, having set the the podium. 3 Arun Muthukrishnan 13:58.011

SPORT ONE-MAKE RACES
Suzuki Gixxer Cup Round IV

Twenty-two racers faced off in two Open Class races of the
Suzuki Gixxer Cup held at the BIC
REPORT: ANOSH KHUMBATTA Gixxer Cup Race One
POS. RIDER TIMING
T
1 Aaron Gunawardena 14:10.851
2 Meka Vidhuraj 14:12.635
HE FLASHY, BLUE- lap (2:48.733). Across the line in
3 Vivian Gladwin 14:13.015
liveried Suzuki Gixxer 150 second place was Meka Vidhuraj, less
motorcycles were a sight to than half a second ahead of Vivian Gixxer Cup Race Two
Young Aaron POS. RIDER TIMING
behold as they lined up in Gladwin, who secured third. These
Gunawardena 1 Aaron Gunawardena 14:07.947
the pit-lane of the Buddh three were in a class of their own, and
showing us how 2 Meka Vidhuraj 14:08.472
International Circuit (BIC). We had distanced themselves from the rest 3 Vivian Gladwin 14:08.496
were present to witness two races in of the pack by about 10 seconds during its done
the fourth round of the competitive the course of the race.
Open Class category of the Suzuki
Gixxer Cup, held on the first weekend RACE TWO
of October. Sundays podium was a repeat of the
previous days, with Aaron on the top
PHOTOGRAPHY: SRINIVASA KRISHNAN

RACE ONE step, followed by Meka and Vivian.
Saturdays race was dominated by the These top three once again sped away
young Sri Lankan rider, Aaron from the rest of the pack as they fought
Gunawardena, who seemed for the top spot. Vivian set the fastest
untouchable through the five laps. The lap of the race on the last lap, but even
14-year-old was able to take an early this was not enough to challenge Meka
lead and didnt let up to the end, even for second, as they crossed the line
setting the fastest time around the almost side by side with just 0.024 of a
5.125-kilometre circuit on the very last second between them.

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Also See: No options yet.
Mana 850 GT ABS 14.64 lakh 839.9 76/8000 73/5000 A/7 218 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
DORSODURO
We Say: An absolute hoot of a dual-purpose bike.
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Dorsoduro 1200 ABS 16.70 lakh 1197 130.5/ 8700 115/7200 6 NA NA NA 15 NA NA NA
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CT100B 35,512 99.27 8.2/7500 8.05/4500 4 109 NA NA 10.5 NA NA NA
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Pulsar 180 DTS-i 82,272 176.8 17.02/8500 14.22/6000 5 147 4.98 117.5 15 51 Jun 09
Pulsar 220 DTS-i 95,859 219.9 21.04/8500 19.12/7000 5 152 4.7 132.5 15 42.25 Jul 09
PULSAR NS
We Say: Value for money, a modern bike for a lakh of rupees.
Also See: KTM 200 Duke, TVS Apache RTR 200
Pulsar NS 200 1.01 lakh 199.5 23.5/9500 18.3/8000 6 145 3.83 133 12 44.5 Aug 12
PULSAR AS
We Say: Compact and usable street bike with an affordable price-tag.
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Pulsar AS 150 90,235 149.5 17/9500 13/7500 6 143 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
Pulsar AS 200 1.04 lakh 199.5 23.5/9500 18.3/8000 6 153 3.83 133.2 12 44.5 Aug 15
PULSAR RS
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Pulsar RS 200 1.34 lakh 199.5 24.5/9750 18.6/8000 6 165 NA NA 13 NA NA NA
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Also See: No alternatives yet
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TnT 300
We Say: Extremely well-balanced entry twin-cylinder motorcycle.
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TnT 600i 6.71 lakh 600 85/11500 54.6/10500 6 231 NA NA 15 NA NA NA
TnT 600 GT 7.03 lakh 600 85/11500 54.6/10500 6 243 NA NA 27 NA NA NA
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TnT 899 11.16 lakh 898 121/10000 85.6/8000 6 202 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
TnTR 1130 13.82 lakh 1131 137/9500 114.2/7500 6 202 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
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GT250R
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Also See: Honda CBR 250R, Kawasaki Ninja 300, KTM RC 390
GT 250R 3.50 lakh 249 28/10000 22/8000 5 188 4.02 140 17 NA Jun 12

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GT650R
We Say: A good V-twin sports bike however, a bit costly.
Also See: Kawasaki Ninja 650R, Triumph Street Triple
GT 650R 5.68 lakh 647 74/9000 60.9/7500 6 215 2.61 NA 17 NA Mar 11
AQUILA
We Say: The only 250cc V-twin cruiser in India.
Also See: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
GV250 Aquila 3.38 lakh 249 26.5/9500 21.7/7000 6 167 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
AQUILA PRO
We Say: A big improvement over the ST7 and good value for money.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 883 Superlow
GV650 Aquila Pro 6.20 lakh 647 75/9000 62.1/7500 5 240 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
ST7
We Say: A good cruiser but pricey.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 883 SuperLow
ST7 6.99 lakh 678.2 58.5/8000 57.3/7500 5 244 3.09 167 18 NA Apr 10
DUCATI www.ducati.com
SCRAMBLER
We Say: A fun and agile Ducati you can use everyday.
Also See: Hyosung GT650N, Kawasaki Ninja ER-6n, Triumph Street Triple
Icon 6.38 lakh* 803 75/8250 68/5750 6 186 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
Classic 7.54 lakh* 803 75/8250 68/5750 6 186 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
Full Throttle 7.54 lakh* 803 75/8250 68/5750 6 186 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
MONSTER
We Say: Light and nimble, a good buy.
Also See: Aprilia Tuono V4R, Benelli TnT, Kawasaki ER-6n, Triumph Street Triple, Speed Triple, Yamaha MT-09, FZ1
821 Dark 9.00 lakh* 821.1 112/9250 89/7750 6 188 NA NA 15 NA NA NA
821 9.50 lakh* 821.1 112/9250 89/7750 6 188 NA NA 15 NA NA NA
1200 19.86 lakh* 1198.4 135/8750 118/7250 6 182 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
1200 S 24.33 lakh* 1198.4 135/8750 118/7250 6 182 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
MULTISTRADA
We Say: The motorcycle equivalent of a luxury SUV.
Also See: BMW R 1200 GS, Moto Guzzi Stelvio, Triumph Tiger Explorer
1200 14.03 lakh* 1198.4 160/9500 136/7500 6 232 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
1200 S 16.59 lakh* 1198.4 160/9500 136/7500 6 235 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
1200 Enduro 17.44 lakh* 1198.4 160/9500 136/7500 6 254 NA NA 30 NA NA NA
1200 S Pikes Peak 20.61 lakh* 1198.4 160/9500 136/7500 6 235 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
DIAVEL
We Say: Looks big and heavy, but is light and nimble.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special, Triumph Rocket III, Yamaha VMAX.
Diavel 13.83 lakh* 1198.4 162/9250 130.5/8000 6 239 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
Diavel Carbon 16.98 lakh* 1198.4 162/9250 130.5/8000 6 234 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
SBK
We Say: Powerful track-tool with a price-tag to shame executive sedans.
Also See: Triumph Daytona 675R, BMW S 1000 RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R, Ninja H2, Suzuki Hayabusa
959 Panigale 13.69 lakh* 955 157/10500 107.4/9000 6 200 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
1299 Panigale 32.48 lakh* 1285 205/10500 144.6/8750 6 190.5 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
1299 Panigale S 40.07 lakh* 1285 205/10500 144.6/8750 6 190.5 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
Panigale R 46.25 lakh* 1198 205/11500 136.2/10250 6 184 NA NA 17 NA NA NA

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FAB REGAL RAPTOR www.regalraptorindia.com
CRUISER
We Say: NA
Also See: Hyosung Aquila GV250
Cruiser DD350E 2.96 lakh* 320 23.1/8500 22/6500 5 184 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
Daytona 3.33 lakh* 320 23.1/8500 22/6500 5 184 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
BOBBER
We Say: NA
Also See: Hyosung Aquila GV250
Bobber 3.22 lakh* 320 23.1/8500 22/6500 5 180 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
HARLEY-DAVIDSON www.harley-davidson.in
STREET
We Say: Brilliant all-rounder, the first affordable cruiser with a Harley-Davidson badge.
XG750 Street 750 4.69 lakh* 749 47.5/NA 59/4000 6 222 3.83 154 13.1 NA Jun 14
SPORTSTER
We Say: Value packed, classic and timeless looking motorycles that proudly boast of their heritage.
Also See: Hyosung Aquila Pro GV650, Hyosung ST7, Suzuki Intruder 800
XL883N Iron 7.67 lakh* 883 52/5750 69/3750 5 255 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
XL1200C Custom 9.10 lakh* 1202 67/5750 96/3500 5 255 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
XL1200X Forty-Eight 9.30 lakh* 1202 67/5750 96/3500 5 252 NA NA 7.9 NA NA NA
DYNA
We Say: Comfortable, easy to ride and powerful - these no-nonsense cruisers flaunt their H-D branding.
Also See: Honda VT1300CX, Indian Scout
FXDB Street Bob 10.64 lakh* 1585 75/5250 124/3500 6 305 NA NA 17.8 NA NA NA
FXDF Fat Bob 13.05 lakh* 1585 76/5250 126/3500 6 320 2.6 NA 18.9 NA NA NA
SOFTAIL
We Say: Authentic and original to Harleys, one of their best-selling lines ever!
Also See: Indian Chief, Suzuki Intruder M1800R, Triumph Thunderbird
FLSTF Fat Boy 15.45 lakh* 1690 78/5250 132/3500 6 331 NA NA 18.9 NA NA NA
FXSB Breakout 16.70 lakh* 1690 74/5010 130/3000 6 322 NA NA 18.9 NA NA NA
FLSTC Heritage Classic 16.89 lakh* 1690 74/5010 130/3000 6 339 NA NA 18.9 NA NA NA
V-ROD
We Say: As fun to watch as it is to ride - unlike any other Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Also See: Ducati Diavel, Suzuki Intruder M1800R, Moto Guzzi California, Yamaha VMAX
VRSCDX Night Rod Special 21.92 lakh* 1247 120/8000 111/7250 5 302 NA NA 18.9 NA NA NA
TOURING
We Say: Long distance touring at its finest - torquey, immensely comfortable and of course addictive!
Also See: Indian Chieftain, Moto Guzzi California
FLHR Road King 25.00 lakh* 1690 86/5010 138/3500 6 371 NA NA 22.7 NA NA NA
FLHXSE Street Glide Special 29.76 lakh* 1690 86/5010 138/3500 6 372 NA NA 22.7 NA NA NA
CVO
We Say: The most expensive set of two wheels in India.
Also See: BMW K 1600 GT L, Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, Indian Roadmaster
FLHTKSE CVO Limited 49.32 lakh* 1801 96/5010 156/3750 6 433 NA NA 22.7 NA NA NA
HERO MOTOCORP www.heromotocorp.com

HF
We Say: All the Hero MotoCorp qualities at an affordable price.
Also See: TVS Star, Yamaha Crux, Bajaj Platina
HF Dawn 43,813 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 109 NA NA 10.5 NA NA NA
HF Deluxe 46,425 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 109 9.39 91.11 10.5 68.25 Jan 07
HF Deluxe Eco 50,705 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 9.39 91.11 10.5 68.25 NA NA

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SPLENDOR
We Say: Perfect commuter if you can do with the looks.
Also See: TVS Star Sport, Honda CD110 Dream, Yamaha YBR 110, Bajaj Platina
Splendor+ 50,080 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 109 NA NA 11 NA NA NA
Splendor Pro 50,745 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 NA NA 11 NA NA NA
Splendor Pro Classic 55,337 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 NA NA 11 NA NA NA
Splendor iSmart 55,346 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 8.0 90 8.7 77 May 14
PASSION
We Say: A Splendor will save you a few grand.
Also See: Yamaha Crux, Bajaj Platina, Mahindra Centuro
Passion Pro 53,136 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 NA NA 12.8 NA NA NA
Passion Pro ES 57,303 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 116 NA NA 12.8 NA NA NA
Passion X Pro 60,218 109.1 8.7/7500 9.36/5500 4 116 8.02 95.82 9.5 70 Apr 13
SUPER SPLENDOR
We Say: Splendor hops onto the executive bandwagon.
Also See: Honda Shine, Suzuki SlingShot, TVS Phoenix,
Super Splendor 57,703 124.7 9.12/7000 10.35/4000 4 121 6.99 100.83 13 73.25 Oct 10
GLAMOUR
We Say: The Glamour actually looks much better than the Super Splendor. Worth the extra dough.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 125, TVS Phoenix, Yamaha Saluto
Glamour 60,995 124.7 9.13/7000 10.35/4000 4 125 9.64 94.9 13.6 72.75 Sep 05
Glamour FI 71,416 124.7 9.13/7000 10.35/4000 4 129 8.80 94.9 12 80.75 Aug 06
IGNITOR
We Say: Stunner in a new avatar.
Also See: Honda CB Stunner, Yamaha Saluto
Ignitor 66,330 124.7 11/8000 11/5000 5 129 6.50 100.3 9 62.25 Oct 12
ACHIEVER
We Say: Every bit a Unicorn, except for the ride quality.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 150, Honda CB Unicorn, Yamaha SZ-RR
Achiever i3S 62,800* 149.1 13.6/8000 12.8/5000 5 139 6.25 110.8 12.5 57.5 Dec 05
HUNK
We Say: Stunning looks, efficient engine and good performance.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 150, Honda CB Trigger, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR160
Hunk (F/R Disc) 78,743 149.2 14.4/8500 12.8/6500 5 146 5.08 107.16 12.54 51 Dec 07
XTREME
We Say: Pricey but much better than the CBZ and the Achiever. Too skinny at the front.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 150, Honda CB Trigger, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR160
Xtreme 75,424 149.2 14.4/8500 12.8/6500 5 145 5.55 110.8 12.4 60.25 Nov 06
Xtreme Sports 83,100 149.2 15.8/8500 13.5/7000 5 145 5.67 109.6 12.4 47.25 Sep 15
HONDA www.honda2wheelersindia.com
NAVI
We Say: An affordable automatic... ...bike?
Also See: Maybe an old Bobby?
NAVI 44,140 109 8/7500 8.83/5500 V 110 10.1 83.4 3.8 51 May 16
CD110 DREAM
We Say: Reliable, refined, bare-bones commuter..
Also See: Bajaj Discover 100M, TVS Star City, Yamaha Saluto RX
CD110 Dream 51,679 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 105 7.82 86 8 72.5 NA NA
CD110 Dream ES 54,608 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 105 7.82 86 8 72.5 Nov 14
DREAM NEO
We Say: One of the most fuel efficient bikes in the country.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 100, TVS Star City, Suzuki Hayate
Dream Neo 53,391 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 105 7.82 96.5 8 72.5 Aug 13

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DREAM YUGA
We Say: One of the most fuel efficient bikes in the country.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 100, Suzuki Hayate, TVS Star City, Yamaha Saluto RX
Dream Yuga 56,266 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 108 7.82 96.53 8 72 Aug 12
LIVO
We Say: Good styling and performance always welcome in the commuter segment.
Also See: Suzuki Hayate, TVS Star City, Yamaha Saluto RX
Livo 57,936 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 111 8.16 92.7 8.5 70.25 NA NA
Livo (Disc) 60,454 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 111 8.16 92.7 8.5 70.25 Sep 15
CB SHINE
We Say: Low gearing make it really quick through gears. Top speed could have been better with taller gearing.
Also See: Hero Glamour, TVS Phoenix, Yamaha Saluto
CB 125 Shine 60,254 124.7 10.4/7500 10.7/5500 4 119 7.04 100.4 10.5 78.75 NA NA
CB 125 Shine CBS 65,656 124.7 10.4/7500 10.7/5500 4 119 7.04 100.4 10.5 78.75 May 06
CB 125 Shine SP 64,763 124.7 10.4/7500 10.7/5500 5 121 6.27 105.37 11 NA NA NA
CB 125 Shine SP CBS 69,307 124.7 10.4/7500 10.7/5500 5 121 6.27 105.37 11 NA Jan 16
CB UNICORN
We Say: Among the smoothest mills around. Great ride-handling combo. Available wqith a choice of motors.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 150, Suzuki GS150R, TVS Apache RTR160
CB Unicorn 74,561 149.1 13.5/8000 12.8/5500 5 146 6.10 111.3 13 58.92 Dec 06
CB Unicorn 160 78,036 162.7 14.7/8000 14.6/6000 5 135 5.64 116.3 12 55.5 NA NA
CB Unicorn 160 CBS 80,563 162.7 14.7/8000 14.6/6000 5 135 5.64 116.3 12 55.5 Feb 15
CB HORNET 160R
We Say: Desirable name-tag and muscular design make it a perfect all-rounder for the young.
Also See: Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ-S, Bajaj Pulsar 180
CB Hornet 160R 85,278 162.7 15.88/8500 14.76/6500 5 140 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
CB Hornet 160R CBS 91,245 162.7 15.88/8500 14.76/6500 5 142 5.77 114 12 55 Feb 16
CBR 150R
We Say: Refined engine, great handling and riding position; loses out on bottom-end and mid-range performance.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200, Yamaha YZF-R15
CBR 150R 1.30 lakh 149.4 17.8/10500 12.6/8500 6 138 4.86 131 13 38 Jun 12
CBR 250R
We Say: Just the bike for India, a perfect all-rounder for city and highway.
Also See: Hyosung GT250R, KTM RC 200
CBR 250R 1.68 lakh 249.6 26.5/8500 22.9/7000 6 161 3.47 155 13 35.75 NA NA
CBR 250R ABS 1.98 lakh 249.6 26.5/8500 22.9/7000 6 167 3.47 155 13 35.75 Jun 11
CBR 650F
We Say: That 650-cc four-cylinder sport-tourer we were all waiting for.
Also See: Benelli TnT 600, Kawasaki Ninja 650R, Triumph Street Triple
CBR 650F 7.40 lakh* 649 87/11000 62.9/8000 6 211 NA NA 17.3 NA NA NA
CB1000R
We Say: Practical. Both in and out of town.
Also See: Benelli TnT 1130, Ducati Monster, Kawasaki Z1000, Triumph Speed Triple, Suzuki GSX-S1000, Yamaha FZ1
CB1000R 12.74 lakh* 999 125/10000 100/8000 6 217 2.1 NA 17 16 Aug 09
CBR 1000RR
We Say: NA.
Also See: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R 1000, Yamaha YZF-R1
CBR 1000R FireBlade 16.59 lakh* 999.6 181/12250 114/10500 6 200 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
GL1800 GOLD WING

We Say: The most iconic grand tourer in the world.
Also See: BMW K 1600 GT L, Harley-Davidson CVO Limited, Indian Roadmaster
Gold Wing Audio Comfort 28.50 lakh* 1832 118/5500 167/4000 5+R 421 NA NA 25 NA NA NA
Gold Wing Airbag 31.50 lakh* 1832 118/5500 167/4000 5+R 423 NA NA 25 NA NA NA

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INDIAN www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-in
SCOUT
We Say: Charismatic cruiser with a more urgency than its bigger siblings.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Street Bob, Fat Bob
Scout Sixty 11.99 lakh* 999 78/7300 88.1/5800 6 253 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
Scout NA 1133 101.6/8000 97.7/5900 6 254 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
CHIEF
We Say: The first, no-nonsense steps to an iconic motorcycle.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Softail, and Touring, Moto Guzzi California, Triumph Thunderbird
Chief Dark Horse 22.00 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 357 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
Chief Classic 25.50 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 370 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
Chief Vintage 28.50 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 379 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
Springfield 30.60 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 372 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
Chieftain 32.00 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 385 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
ROADMASTER
We Say: The fully loaded luxury tourer.
Also See: BMW K 1600 GT L, Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special, CVO Limited, Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
Roadmaster 34.95 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 418 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
KAWASAKI www.kawasaki-india.com
Z250
We Say: Quarter-litre twin-cylinder streetbike at a good price.
Also See: Benelli TnT 300, KTM 390 Duke
Z250 3.21 lakh* 249 32/11000 21/10000 6 168 3.7 147 17 NA Jul 15
Z800
We Say: Aggressively styled streetbike at a hard-to-resist price.
Also See: Benelli TnT 899, Triumph Street Triple, Yamaha MT-09
Z800 8.13 lakh* 806 113/10200 83/8000 6 229 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
Z1000
We Say: One of the meanest looking streetbikes you can opt for.
Also See: Aprilia Tuono V4R, Benelli TnT 1130, Honda CB1000R, Suzuki GSX-S1000, Triumph Speed Triple
Z1000 12.87 lakh* 1043 142/10000 111/7300 6 221 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
VERSYS
We Say: A touring Kwacker for all-road use.
Also See: Suzuki V-Strom, Triumph Tiger 800
Versys 650 ABS 6.79 lakh* 649 69/8500 64/7500 6 216 NA NA 21 NA NA NA
Versys 1000 ABS 13.28 lakh* 1043 120/9000 102/7500 6 249 NA NA 21 NA NA NA
NINJA 300
We Say: A true performance bike in India.
Also See: KTM RC 390, Yamaha YZF-R3
Ninja 300 3.76 lakh* 296 39/11000 27.5/10000 6 172 2.56 160 17 NA May 13
ER-6n
We Say: Versatile street bike.
Also See: Benelli TnT 600i, Triumph Street Triple
ER-6n 4.87 lakh* 649 72/8500 64/7000 6 201 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
NINJA 650R
We Say: Most versatile motorcycle.
Also See: Benelli TnT 600, Honda CBR 650F, Hyosung GT650R
Ninja 650R 5.53 lakh* 649 72/8500 64/7000 6 209 2.04 NA 16 NA Sep 12
NINJA 1000
We Say: Smooth and comfortable mile-muncher.
Also See: Suzuki GSX-S1000F
Ninja 1000 12.87 lakh* 1043 142/10000 111/7300 6 230 NA NA 19 NA NA NA

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NINJA ZX-10R
We Say: One of the most rider-friendly litre-class superbike there is.
Also See: Aprilia RSV4, Honda CBR 1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 1000, Yamaha YZF-R1
Ninja ZX-10R 16.40 lakh* 998 200/13000 113.5/11500 6 201 2.10 276 17 NA Dec 13
NINJA H2
We Say: The first supercharged big bike on sale in India.
Also See: BMW S 1000 RR, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Suzuki Hayabusa, Yamaha YZF-R1M
Ninja H2 29.10 lakh* 998 s/c 200/11000 133.5/10500 6 238 NA 300 (L) 17 NA NA NA
NINJA ZX-14R
We Say: Very refined performance and power delivery for a hyperbike.
Also See: BMW K 1300 R, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Honda VFR 1200F, Suzuki Hayabusa
Ninja ZX-14R 17.90 lakh* 1441 200/10000 158.2/7500 6 268 NA 300 (L) 22 NA NA NA
KTM www.ktm.com/in
DUKE
We Say: A bike which loves to be ridden aggressively and features updated technology.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS, Benelli TnT 300, Kawasaki Z250
200 Duke 1.66 lakh 199.5 25/10000 19.2/8000 6 136 3.73 135 10.5 NA Jan 12
390 Duke 2.28 lakh 373.2 43.5/9000 35/7000 6 150 2.46 162 10.5 NA Sep 13
RC
We Say: A serious track-tool for learner and enthusiast alike.
Also See: Honda CBR 250R, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Yamaha YZF-R3
RC200 1.95 lakh 199.5 25/10000 19.2/8000 6 149 3.68 131 10 NA Apr 15
RC390 2.49 lakh 373.2 43.5/9000 35/7000 6 159 2.72 163 10 NA Apr 15
LML www.lmlworld.com
FREEDOM
We Say: NA
Also See: Mahindra Centuro, TVS Star Sport
LS 55,355 109.2 8.5/7750 8.6/5000 4 119 8.2 98.2 12.5 51 Sep 13
MAHINDRA 2WHEELERS www.mahindra2wheelers.com

CENTURO
We Say: A commuter with many innovative features
Also See: Honda Dream Yuga, Hero Passion, TVS Star City, Bajaj Discover
Centuro Rockstar 50,960 106.7 8.5/7500 8.5/5500 4 126 8.66 93.56 12.7 49 NA NA
Centuro Disc Brake 60,214 106.7 8.5/7500 8.5/5500 4 126 8.66 93.56 12.7 49 NA NA
MOJO
We Say: A compact sport-touring offering that also works as an everyday bike.
Also See: Honda CBR 250R, Royal Enfield Classic 350
Mojo 1.88 lakh 295 27.2/8000 30/5500 6 165 NA NA 21 NA NA NA
MOTO GUZZI www.motoguzzi.com

1200
We Say: Immensely fun muscle bike, and a capable tourer (Sport).
Also See: Benelli TnT 1130, BMW R 1200 R, BMW R nineT, Ducati Monster, Triumph Speed Triple
Griso 8V SE 18.06 lakh 1151 110/7500 108/6400 6 222 NA NA 16.7 NA NA NA
STELVIO
We Say: Fun adventure tourer with its Italian heart driven by a shaft.
Also See: BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, Ducati Multistrada, Triumph Tiger Explorer XC
Stelvio 1200 NTX ABS 20.64 lakh 1151 105/7250 113/5800 6 257 NA NA 32 NA NA NA

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CALIFORNIA
We Say: Relaxed but quick long-distance tourer that loves the open road.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, Street Glide Special, Indian Chief Classic
1400 Audace 22.08 lakh 1380 96/6500 121/3000 6 299 NA NA 20.5 NA NA NA
1400 Eldorado 22.24 lakh 1380 96/6500 120/2750 6 318 NA NA 20.5 NA NA NA
1400 Touring SE 23.80 lakh 1380 96/6500 120/2750 6 337 NA NA 20.5 NA NA NA
MV AGUSTA www.mvagusta.com
BRUTALE
We Say: Motorcycle meets art, both in their raw forms.
Also See: Aprilia Tuono V4 1100, Benelli TnTR 1130, BMW S 1000 R, Ducati Monster, Triumph Speed Triple
Brutale 1090 20.10 lakh* 1078 144/10300 112/8100 6 183 NA NA 23 NA NA NA
Brutale 1090 RR 24.78 lakh* 1078 158/11900 100/10100 6 183 NA NA 23 NA NA NA
F3
We Say: Among the most exotic middle-weight super-sport bikes on sale.
Also See: Ducati 959 Panigale, Triumph Daytona 675R
F3 16.78 lakh* 798 148/13000 88/10600 6 173 NA NA 16.5 NA NA NA
F4
We Say: Probably the most exotic litre-bike today.
Also See: BMW S 1000 RR, Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-1000R, Yamaha YZF-R1
F4 26.87 lakh* 998 195/13400 110.8/9600 6 191 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
F4 RR 35.71 lakh* 998 201/13600 111/9600 6 190 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
ROYAL ENFIELD www.royalenfield.com

BULLET
We Say: The subtle Enfield makes a come back with a UCE heart.
Also See: No options, there are no alternatives to a Bullet but a Bullet itself!
Bullet 350 1.24 lakh 346 19.8/5250 28/4000 5 180 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
Bullet 500 1.77 lakh 499 26.1/5100 40.9/3800 5 193 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
CLASSIC
We Say: Royal Enfield fuses old world charm with modern retro lines.
Also See: There is no other bike like the Classic
Classic 350 1.48 lakh 346 19.8/5250 28/4000 5 187 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
Classic 500 1.89 lakh 499 27.5/5250 41.3/4000 5 190 4.75 131 14.5 NA Jan 10
Desert Storm 1.92 lakh 499 27.5/5250 41.3/4000 5 190 4.75 131 14.5 NA NA NA
Classic Chrome 2.01 lakh 499 27.5/5250 41.3/4000 5 190 4.75 131 14.5 NA NA NA
THUNDERBIRD
We Say: Pseudo-cruiser with a focus on touring.
Also See: No alternatives as yet
Thunderbird 350 1.60 lakh 346 19.8/5250 28/4000 5 192 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
Thunderbird 500 2.02 lakh 499 27.5/5250 41.3/4000 5 195 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
HIMALAYAN
We Say: All-new Royal Enfield motorcycle that is a credible adventure-tourer and a genuine all-rounder.
Also See: No alternatives as yet
Himalayan 1.76 lakh 411 24.5/6500 32/4000-4500 5 182 4.70 133.2 15 26 Jul 16
CAF RACER
We Say: Classic British bike which is fun to ride, easy to maintain and affordable too.
Also See: There is no other bike like the Continental GT
Continental GT 2.24 lakh 535 29.1/5100 44/4000 5 184 4.11 143 13.5 NA Dec 13

GBU
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
ALLOY WHEELS
ACCELERATION
(Rs, OTR PUNE)
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*Ex-showroom
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SUZUKI www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in
HAYATE
We Say: Suzukis answer to the commuter competition.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 100, TVS Star City, Yamaha Cruz
Hayate EP 59,277 113 8.7/7500 9.3/5000 4 107 8.26 94.71 10 68.5 Aug 12
SLINGSHOT
We Say: Stylish commuter equipped with a refined engine.
Also See: Hero Super Splendor, Honda Shine, TVS Phoenix, Yamaha Saluto
SlingShot Plus SEU 59,640 124 8.6/8500 10/6000 5 128 7.65 97 12 59 Oct 10
GS150R
We Say: Well packaged all-rounder from Suzuki.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 150, Hero Xtreme, Honda CB Unicorn 160, Yamaha SZ
GS150R 80,818 149.5 14/8500 13.4/6000 6 149 5.46 108 15.5 59.75 Feb 09
GIXXER
We Say: Street sport bike which brings style, handling and efficiency together well.
Also See: Yamaha FZ-S, Honda CB Trigger, Hero Hunk
Gixxer 89,500 155 14.8/8000 14/6000 5 135 5.85 111.45 12 47.75 Oct 14
Gixxer SF 97,800 155 14.8/8000 14/6000 5 139 4.82 116.2 12 47.75 May 15
Gixxer SF-Fi MotoGP Edition 99,600 155 14.8/8000 14/6000 5 139 4.82 116.2 12 47.75 NA NA
BANDIT
We Say: Value for money, versatile and practical.
Also See: Ducati Monster, Honda CB1000R, Triumph Speed Triple, Yamaha FZ1
Bandit 1250SA 13.58 lakh 1255 98/7500 108/3700 6 254 2.19 250 19 15.25 Jul 10
V-STROM
We Say: Capable, but pricey adventure sports tourer.
Also See: BMW R 1200 GS, Ducati Multistrada, Kawasaki Versys, Triumph Tiger
V-Strom 1000 17.21 lakh 1037 100/8000 103/4000 6 228 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
GSX-S
We Say: GSX performance now for the street.
Also See: Benelli TnT 1130, Honda CB1000R, Kawasaki Z1000, Ninja 1000, Triumph Speed Triple, Yamaha FZ1
GSX-S1000 15.45 lakh 999 145/10000 106/9500 6 209 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
GSX-S1000F 16.01 lakh 999 145/10000 106/9500 6 214 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
GSX-R
We Say: Carrying on the Gixxer tradition of high performance.
Also See: BMW S 1000 RR, Honda CBR 1000RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Yamaha YZF-R1
GSX-R 1000 20.14 lakh 999 185/12000 116.7/10000 6 203 2.07 NA 17.5 11.80 Jul 10
HAYABUSA
We Say: One of the worlds fastest motorcycles, officially on sale in India.
Also See: BMW S 1000 RR, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
GSX-1300R 17.75 lakh 1340 197/9500 155/7200 6 266 NA 300 (L) 21 NA NA NA
INTRUDER
We Say: Attention magnet.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Iron 883, Harley-Davidson Breakout, Triumph Thunderbird Storm
M800 12.70 lakh 805 53/6000 66/3600 5 269 2.91 NA 15.5 NA Jan 12
M1800R 20.07 lakh 1783 128/6200 160/3200 5 347 2.1 209 19.5 13 Jan 09
TRIUMPH www.triumphmotorcycles.in
BONNEVILLE
We Say: Modern classic trying to re-live the good old days.
Street Twin 8.67 lakh 900 55/5900 80/3200 5 224 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
Bonneville T120 10.88 lakh 1200 79/6550 105/3100 5 NA NA NA 12 NA NA NA
ThruxtonR 13.68 lakh 1200 97/6750 112/4950 5 230 NA NA 16 NA NA NA

SUZUKI to UM
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
ALLOY WHEELS
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(Rs, OTR PUNE)
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*Ex-showroom
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PRICE
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(kg)
DAYTONA
We Say: The only world-class non-Japanese entrant in the extremely competitive Supersport arena.
Also See: Ducati 899 Panigale
Daytona 675 12.35 lakh 675 118/12300 70/9900 6 189 NA NA 17.4 NA NA NA
Daytona 675R 13.99 lakh 675 118/12300 70/9900 6 189 NA NA 17.4 NA NA NA
ROADSTER
We Say: Stripped-down racers for the road.
Also See: Benelli TnT 600i, TnT 899, TnT 1130, Ducati Monster, Honda CBR650F, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Suzuki GSX-S1000, Yamaha MT-09
Street Triple 9.12 lakh 675 79/11050 57/8375 6 188 NA NA 17.4 NA NA NA
Speed Triple 13.25 lakh 1050 127/9300 105/7800 6 214 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
TIGER
We Say: Versatile and comfortable on-off-roader with a choice of displacements.
Also See: BMW R 1200 GS, Ducati Multistrada, Suzuki V-Strom 1000
800 XR 12.25 lakh 800 95/9250 79/7850 6 213 NA NA 19 NA NA NA
800 XRx 13.64 lakh 800 95/9250 79/7850 6 216 NA NA 19 NA NA NA
800 XCA 16.12 lakh 800 95/9250 79/7850 6 221 NA NA 19 NA NA NA
1200 Explorer XC 23.35 lakh 1215 137/9300 121/6400 6 267 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
THUNDERBIRD
We Say: The British laid-back cruiser.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Heritage Softail Classic, Indian Chief, Suzuki Intruder M1800R
Storm 17.62 lakh 1699 98/5200 156/2950 6 339 NA NA 22 NA NA NA
LT 20.45 lakh 1699 94/5408 151/3550 6 349 NA NA 22 NA NA NA
ROCKET III
We Say: The largest capacity series-production motorcycle on the planet.
Also See: Ducati Diavel, Yamaha VMAX
Roadster 26.99 lakh 2294 148/5750 221/2750 5 367 NA NA 24 NA NA NA
TVS www.tvsmotor.co.in
STAR
We Say: Adds style to your commute without being too heavy on the pocket.
Also See: Bajaj Platina, Hero CD Deluxe, Honda Dream Neo
Sport 52,854 99.7 7.4/7500 7.5/5000 4 95 9.5 85 12 63 Apr 07
Star City+ 55,200 109.7 8.4/7000 8.7/5000 4 109 7.68 90.8 10 67 Jul 14
VICTOR
We Say: Familiar name is back, now more powerful than ever.
Also See: Honda Livo, Bajaj Discover, Suzuki Hayate
Victor (Disc) 58,509 109.7 9.6/7500 9.4/6000 4 112 7.01 103.4 8 61 May 16
PHOENIX
We Say: A capable commuter.
Also See: Honda CB Shine, Bajaj Discover 125ST, Yamaha Saluto
Phoenix (Disc) 66,672 124.5 11/8000 10.8/6000 4 116 7.52 96.4 12 63 Nov 12
APACHE RTR
We Say: Great looks, nimble traffic carver with power through the complete rev range.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 180, 220, AS 200, Honda Unicorn, Honda Hornet, Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ-S
RTR160 80,616 159.7 15.4/8500 13.1/6000 5 136 5.04 118.7 16 50 NA NA
RTR180 87,053 177.4 17.3/8500 15.5/6500 5 137 4.64 124 16 45.25 Jul 09
RTR180 ABS 98,900 177.4 17.3/8500 15.5/6500 5 137 4.64 124 16 45.25 NA NA
RTR200 4V Carb 1.00 lakh 197.7 20.5/8500 18.1/7000 5 148 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
RTR200 4V FI 1.17 lakh 197.7 21/8500 18.1/7000 5 148.5 4.13 125.4 12 NA May 16
UM INDIA www.uml.co.in
RENEGADE
We Say: A new wave of cruisers.
Also See: Hyosung Aquila GV250, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
Sport S 300 1.49 lakh* 280 24.8/8500 21.8/7000 6 172 NA NA 18 NA NA NA
Commando 300 1.59 lakh* 280 24.8/8500 21.8/7000 6 172 NA NA 18 NA NA NA

GBU
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
ALLOY WHEELS
ACCELERATION
(Rs, OTR PUNE)
CAPACITY (cc)
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*Ex-showroom
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YAMAHA www.yamaha-motor-india.com
SALUTO
We Say: Smooth, stylish and refined all-rounder.
Also See: Hero Super Splendor, Honda Shine, Suzuki SlingShot, TVS Phoenix
Saluto RX 53,533 110 7.5/7000 8.5/4500 4 98 NA NA 7.2 NA NA NA
Saluto 125 62,331 125 8.3/7500 10.1/4500 4 112 NA NA 13.6 NA NA NA
Saluto 125 (Disc Brake) 64,215 125 8.3/7500 10.1/4500 4 113 NA NA 13.6 NA NA NA
SZ
We Say: Commuter with a 150cc heart and a 125ccs price tag.
Also See: Hero Achiever, Bajaj Discover 150
SZ-RR 2.0 75,765 149 12.1/7500 12.8/6000 5 134 NA NA 14 55 NA NA
FZ
We Say: Great-looking naked bike; has worked wonders for Yamaha in India.
Also See: Hero Hunk, Honda CB Trigger, TVS Apache RTR160
FZ-16 2.0 FI 84,797 149 13.1/8000 12.8/6000 5 132 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
FZ-S 2.0 FI 93,131 149 13.1/8000 12.8/6000 5 132 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
FAZER
We Say: The FZ with a fairing, little underpowered for serious touring.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar AS 150, Pulsar 220
Fazer 2.0 FI 98,861 149 13.1/8000 12.8/6000 5 132 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
YZF-R15
We Say: Indian performance biking taken to the next level.
Also See: Honda CBR 150R, KTM RC 200, Bajaj Pulsar RS 200
YZF-R15 S 1.30 lakh 149.8 17/8500 15/7500 6 131 5.12 130.2 12 NA Aug 08
YZF-R15 2.0 1.33 lakh 149.8 17/8500 15/7500 6 136 4.89 130.3 12 NA Dec 11
YZF-R3
We Say: A credible twin-cylinder supersport motorcycle.
Also See: Benelli TnT 300, Kawasaki Ninja 300, KTM RC 390
YZF-R3 3.69 lakh 321 42/10750 29.6/9000 6 169 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
MT-09
We Say: The roadster motard we were all waiting for.
Also See: Benelli TnT 899, Kawasaki Z800, Triumph Street Triple, Speed Triple
MT-09 ABS 10.20 lakh* 847 115/10000 87.5/8500 6 191 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
FZ1
We Say: The biggest and the baddest FZ there is.
Also See: Aprilia Tuono V4R, Benelli TnT 1130, BMW S 1000 R, Honda CB 1000R, Suzuki Bandit 1250S
FZ1 11.43 lakh* 998 150/11000 106/8000 6 214 NA NA 18 NA NA NA
YZF-R1
We Say: MotoGP derived technology places the new R1 among the best superbikes in the world.
Also See: Aprilia RSV4, BMW S 1000 RR, Honda CBR 1000RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R 1000
YZF-R1 22.34 lakh* 998 200/13500 112.4/11500 6 199 NA 300 (L) 17 NA NA NA
YZF-R1M 29.43 lakh* 998 200/13500 112.4/11500 6 200 NA 300 (L) 17 NA NA NA
VMAX
We Say: A 200-PS naked street bike.
Also See: Ducati Diavel, Triumph Rocket III
VMAX 27.35 lakh* 1679 200/9000 166.8/6500 5 310 NA NA 15 NA NA NA

YAMAHA to HERO
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
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Competition Bikes
KAWASAKI www.kawasaki-india.com
KLX110
We Say: Non road-legal dirt bike for your kids to start on, finally.
Also See: No options
KLX110 2.65 lakh* 112 7.3/7500 8.0/4500 4 76 NA NA 3.8 NA NA NA
SUZUKA www.suzukaracingmotorcycles.com
SRM250
We Say: NA.
Also See: NA
SRM250 AC 2V 3.40 lakh 223 16.3/7000 17.5/5500 5 115.5 NA 120 6 NA NA NA
SRM250 LC 2V 3.45 lakh 223 16.3/7000 17.5/5500 5 115.5 NA 120 6 NA NA NA
SRM250 4V 3.65 lakh 250 22.4/8500 20/7000 5 116.5 NA 135 6 NA NA NA
ATV
We Say: NA.
Also See: Suzuki Ozark 250
A24 110 1.76 lakh* 110 7.5/NA NA A NA NA 65 NA NA NA NA
A54 125 1.78 lakh* 125 8.1/NA NA A NA NA 65 NA NA NA NA
A64 250 1.93 lakh* 250 17/NA NA A NA NA 80 NA NA NA NA
ATV
We Say: NA.
Also See: Suzuka A64 250
Ozark 250 QuadRunner 5.45 lakh* 246 NA NA 5A 199 NA NA 9.5 NA NA NA
QuadSport Z400 8.45 lakh* 398 NA NA 5 193 NA NA 9.1 NA NA NA
Scooters
APRILIA www.aprilia.com/in_EN
SR 150
We Say: Exciting moto-scooter, and the most affordable Aprilia.
Also See: No options yet
SR 150 75,181 154.4 10.4/6750 11.4/5500 V 122 6.9 102.06 7 NA Nov 16
SRV
We Say: An easy-going, but quick and extremely potent city ride which also loves the highway.
Also See: No options yet
SRV 850 13.43 lakh 839.3 76/7750 76.4/6000 V 249 NA NA 18.5 NA NA NA
SRV 850 ABS 13.92 lakh 839.3 76/7750 76.4/6000 V 249 NA NA 18.5 NA NA NA
HERO MOTOCORP www.heromotocorp.com

PLEASURE
We Say: Great looks and goodie-loaded, this is the ideal jump for the econo-commuter who wants more.
Also See: Honda Activa, Suzuki Lets, TVS Scooty Zest
Pleasure 50,047 102 6.8/7000 7.8/5000 V 104 12.18 80.9 5 47 Feb 06
MAESTRO EDGE
We Say: New Hero 110-cc scooter wants to have an edge over the competition.
Also See: Honda Dio, TVS Wego, Yamaha Fascino
Maestro Edge LX 57,370 110.9 8.4/8000 8.3/6500 V 109 10.37 88.7 5.3 52 NA NA
Maestro Edge VX 58,466 110.9 8.4/8000 8.3/6500 V 110 10.37 88.7 5.3 52 Jun 12
DUET
We Say: In-house 110-cc premium scooter set to be the new flagship scooter.
Also See: Honda Activa 3G, Suzuki Swish, TVS Jupiter Yamaha Ray Z
Duet 56,058 110.9 8.4/8000 8.3/6500 V 116 10.37 88.7 5.3 52 NA NA

GBU
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
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(Rs, OTR PUNE)
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*Ex-showroom
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HONDA www.honda2wheelersindia.com
ACTIVA i
We Say: Revised the scooter market and is an improvement over the old Activa.
Also See: Suzuki Lets, TVS Scooty Pep+, Hero Pleasure
Activa-i 51,398 109 8/7500 8.74/5500 V 103 8.49 90 5.3 63.5 Sep 13
ACTIVA 3G
We Say: More power and big improvement overall compared to its smaller-engined sibling.
Also See: Suzuki Access, TVS Wego, Yamaha Ray-Z
Activa 3G 54,798 109 8/7500 8.83/5500 V 108 10.8 89 5.3 53.5 May 09
ACTIVA 125
We Say: More power and big improvement overall compared to its smaller-engined sibling.
Also See: Suzuki Swish, Vespa VXL125, Yamaha Fascino
Activa 125 61,311 125 8.67/6500 10.12/5500 V NA 7.76 92 NA 46.75 NA NA
Activa 125 Deluxe 65,857 125 8.67/6500 10.12/5500 V NA 7.76 92 NA 46.75 Jun 14
DIO
We Say: An Activa with good looks. Pillion foot rest is a pain though.
Also See: Suzuki Lets, TVS Scooty Zest, TVS Jupiter
Dio 53,114 109 8/7500 8.6/5500 V 106 10.49 93 5.3 54.75 Mar 12
AVIATOR
We Say: Positioned for the premium market. Good, but expensive.
Also See: Suzuki Access, TVS Jupiter, Yamaha Fascino
Aviator 56,184 109 8.1/8000 8.8/5500 V 102 10.83 83 6 52 NA NA
Aviator (Disc) 61,847 109 8.1/8000 8.8/5500 V 102 10.83 83 6 52 3 3 5 Dec 09
LML www.lmlworld.com
SELECT
We Say: NA
Also See: Suzuki Access, Mahindra Duro, Mahindra Rodeo, Mahindra Flyte
Select 4 (ES) 50,978 149.5 8/5500 13.2/3500 4 123 NA NA 8 NA NA NA
STAR EURO
We Say: NA
Also See: Honda Activa 125, Vespa VXL150
Star Euro 150 (ES, Disc) 57,918* 150.8 9.5/8000 NA CVT 112 NA NA 7 NA NA NA
Star Euro 200 Funky (ES) 61.793* 199.9 9.25/6250 19.9/4000 4 122 NA NA 5.5 NA NA NA
MAHINDRA 2WHEELERS www.mahindra2wheelers.com

GUSTO
We Say: Smart scooter with many practical aspects.
Also See: Honda Activa, Suzuki Lets, Access, TVS Scooty Zest, Jupiter
Gusto DX 47,600* 109.6 8.1/7500 9/5500 CVT NA 14.1 76.4 6 45 NA NA
Gusto VX 51,600* 109.6 8.1/7500 9/5500 CVT NA 14.1 76.4 6 45 Nov 14
Gusto 125 DX 49,700* 124.6 8.7/7000 10/5500 CVT NA NA NA 6 NA NA NA
Gusto 125 VX 53,700* 124.6 8.7/7000 10/5500 CVT NA NA NA 6 NA NA NA
RODEO
We Say: Flyte gets a style change.
Also See: Honda Aviator, Suzuki Swish
Rodeo UZO125 49,860* 124.6 8.15/7000 9/5500 V 106 NA 87 4.5 NA NA NA
LETS
We Say: A lightweight 110cc automatic Suzuki
Also See: Honda Activa-i, Mahindra Rodeo, TVS Scooty Zest, Yamaha Ray
Lets 60,700 112.8 8.83/7500 9.0/6500 V 98 9.58 92.9 5.2 49.75 Aug 14

HONDA to YAMAHA
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
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ACCELERATION
(Rs, OTR PUNE)
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SWISH
We Say: The Access gets a sporty look
Also See: Honda Dio, Mahindra Rodeo, Yamaha Fascino
Swish 125 65,600 124 8.7/7000 9.8/5000 V 110 7.77 92.6 6 42.2 May 12
ACCESS
We Say: Effortlessly quick and a nimble handler but priced on the higher side.
Also See: Honda Activa 125, Mahindra Gusto 125
Access 125 65,800 124 8.7/7000 10.2/5000 V 102 9.7 102.12 5.6 43.25 Jun 16
TVS www.tvsmotor.co.in
SCOOTY PEP+
We Say: An engine upgrade makes it even more desirable.
Also See: Honda Activa, Hero Pleasure, Mahindra Gusto
Scooty Pep+ 49,165 87.8 5/6500 5.8/4000 V 95 12.2 74 5 50.67 Nov 05
SCOOTY ZEST
We Say: Venerable badge gets a larger heart and contemporary design.
Also See: Honda Activa i, Suzuki Lets, Yamaha Alpha
Scooty Zest 110 55,843 109.7 8.02/7500 8.8/5500 V 98.5 7.94 90.4 5 51 Dec 14
WEGO
We Say: A good city runabout.
Also See: Honda Activa, Honda Dio, Hero Pleasure
Wego 59,808 109.7 8/7500 8/5500 V 105 10.35 84 5 40 Jan 10
JUPITER
We Say: Good features and comfort for the price.
Also See: Hero Maestro, Honda Dio, Yamaha Fascino
Jupiter 57,289 109.7 8/7500 8/5500 V 108 9.98 88.78 5 43 NA NA
Jupiter ZX 59.351 109.7 8/7500 8/5500 V 108 9.98 88.78 5 43 Nov 13
VESPA www.vespaindia.com
125 / 150
We Say: If you love retro, buy the Vespa. 150 is thew most powerful single-cylinder automatic scooter on sale
Also See: Honda Activa 125, Suzuki Access
VXL 125 86,177 125 10.06/7500 10.6/6000 V 114 9.36 101 6 45.25 Jun 13
SXL 125 91,025 125 10.06/7500 10.6/6000 V 114 9.36 101 6 45.25 NA NA
VXL 150 93,800 150 11.6/7000 11.5/5500 V 114 NA NA 6 NA NA NA
SXL 150 98,200 150 11.6/7000 11.5/5500 V 114 NA NA 6 NA NA NA
YAMAHA www.yamaha-motor-india.com
CYGNUS RAY
We Say: Stylish scooter with a Yamaha badge.
Also See: Honda Dio, Suzuki Lets, TVS Wego
Ray Z 57,696 113 7.1/7500 8.1/5000 V 104 9.48 86.31 5.2 42.5 Nov 12
Ray ZR 60,662 113 7.2/7500 8.1/5000 V 103 9.48 86.31 5.2 42.5 NA NA
Ray ZR (Disc Brake) 63,446 113 7.2/7500 8.1/5000 V 105 9.48 86.31 5.2 42.5 Oct 16
CYGNUS ALPHA
We Say: Practical city runabout with large underseat storage.
Also See: Honda Activa-i, TVS Scooty Zest, Hero Maestro
Alpha 58,198 113 7.2/7500 8.1/5000 V 105 NA NA 5 42.5 Apr 14
Alpha (Disc Brake) 61,784 113 7.2/7500 8.1/5000 V 105 NA NA 5 42.5 NA NA
FASCINO
We Say: The lightest scooter yet from the Yamaha stable.
Also See: Honda Activa 3G, Hero Maestro, Mahindra Gusto, TVS Jupiter,
Fascino 62,541 113 7.1/7500 8.1/5000 V 103 8.64 89.35 5.2 NA Oct 15

GBU BSA to LOHIA AUTO
Electric Scooters
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BSA www.bsamotorsindia.com WAVE DX
Top speed: 25 km/h
STREET RIDER Tested: NA
Top speed: 25 km/h Wave Dx 35,750* 48V 250W - 105 - 70
Tested: NA Extra Miles 38,500* 48V 250W - 117 - 100
Street Rider 36,600 48V 250W 1260 75 - 70
E-SPRINT
* ex-showroom, Chennai
Top speed: 45 km/h
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Tested: Aug 11
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ELECTRON ER
Top speed: 25 km/h CRUZ
Tested: Aug 11 Top speed: 25 km/h
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Top speed: 25 km/h ZION
Tested: NA Top speed: 25 km/h
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SPARK
Top speed: 45 km/h PHOTON
Tested: Aug 11 Top speed: 45 km/h
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EXL
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Top speed: 25 km/h
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Top speed: 25 km/h Top speed: 25 km/h
Tested: Mar 09 Tested: Aug 11
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OPTIMA PLUS OMA STAR

Top speed: 25 km/h Top speed: 25 km/h
Tested: Mar 09 Tested: Aug 11
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Oma Star DX 36,500 48V 250W 1230 89 NA 60
Ducati Multistrada Enduro Aprilia SR 150

NEW THIS MONTH
One of the most capable dual-purpose The first single-cylinder Aprilia from
motorcycles gets a harder-core scooter also is the most affordable
sibling. It can be yours from at Rs 65,000 (ex-showroom). Its also
Rs 17.44 lakh (ex-showroom) among the most exciting of its kind
here in India
Pg 129 Pg 139

Did You Douglas
Know? British bike-makers with a
legacy of flat-twins and the first
disc brake on a motorcycle
COMPILED BY: PIYUSH SONSALE
Brothers Edward and William Douglas

ran a foundry in Bristol, England, in the
19th century. One of their customers
started making motorised bicycles in the
year 1902 and even developed a flat-twin
engine in 1905. The Douglas brothers took
over the motorised bicycle business in
1907 and started selling powered bicycles
with 350-cc flat-twin engines under their
family name.
Douglas made the natural progression

to motorcycle manufacture over the next
few years and gained financial strength
after supplying about 70,000 motorcycles
to the British army during World War I.
They even supplied motorcycles to the
British royalty under a royal warrant and
earned a good name for the brand.
Douglas were the first motorcycle 1934 Douglas

manufacturers to install what is arguably Endeavour Motorcycle production at Douglas
the first ever disc brake on a production was continued in a small number during
motorcycle. The credit for being the first World War II. After the War the company
production motorcycle equipped with 1925 focused on making chain-driven 350-cc
a disc brake in its current form goes to Douglas 2HP flat-twins and hoped to regain lost ground
the 1975 Honda CB750. The Douglas in the motorcycle market. Contrary to
disc brake was developed by Research Douglas Motorcycles were activity those hopes, however, the loss of wartime
Association, an independent motorcycle involved in motor sport from their initial business from other product lines plunged
R&D outfit, and borrowed by Douglas for years. William Douglas himself marked the it into financial trouble yet again by the
their RA motorcycle of 1923. This brake companys entry in the Isle of Man TT in the end of the 1940s.
had a spoked disc mounted on the front year 1911 with two other riders. Douglas
wheel axle and the brake calliper rubbed bikes won several victories and podium In their bid to survive, Douglas started
against the disc to shed speed instead of finishes at the prestigious event over the the import and assembly of Italian Vespa
pinching it, as seen in modern disc brakes. next two decades. It is claimed that a 500- scooters in 1950 and made a valiant effort
cc Douglas bike from 1921 was capable for by launching the 350-cc flat-twin Dragonfly
attaining a speed of 160 km/h. However, motorcycle in 1955. However, it became
the companys real success came from dirt- the last bike ever made by Douglas after
track racing. Douglas bikes were popular new owners, Westinghouse Brake and
in off-road races and the trend inspired Signal Company, ceased motorcycle
the company to make purpose-built dirt- 1928 DT production in 1957 to focus on the Vespa
trackers that sold in good numbers. (dirt tracker) business.
In 1932 Douglas became a public limited

company but just two years later it found
itself struggling financially. The company
launched innovative motorcycles such as
the Endeavour of 1934 that had a 500-cc
flat-twin engine mounted across the frame
and a shaft drive. They also diversified into
Douglas other product lines in an attempt to turn
Dragonfly their fortunes around but were eventually
bought over by a company named BAC.

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