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September 2, 2014, 11:04 am

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Hi everyone,

I'm Koushik, a software engineer by profession and a biker by passion. I spend most of my days at Chennai and the rest by riding to various destinations within south india. I came across this wonderful motorcycling community when I was lying in bed for a month after an accident which took toll on my right knees.

To begin my story, It was 5 years ago when I found the biking therapy to be the best way to kill my semester stress. I started my biking therapy on a honda unicorn which was presented to me for completing a year in my college without any arrears.Shift+R improves the quality of this image. Shift+A improves the quality of all images on this page.

Initially, like every other college kid I was showing off my ride and riding skills by pulling off wheelies and provoking drags at every signals. Later then, I realized the importance of riding responsibly and also the importance a good quality lid-jacket-gloves-knee guards which happened to be the first purchase from my first salary.Shift+R improves the quality of this image. Shift+A improves the quality of all images on this page.
Since I was studying in a college which was 80 kms away from my home, I had the opportunity to stay with my friends and ride on weekends to a nearby hill station. This instigated a thirst for touring on motorbikes after which I have been on 3 big road trips.

After four years of extensive riding on my unicorn the quench for more power showed a glimpse inside my heart. It was a tough task to decide between the KTM Duke 200 and the Pulsar 200ns which were selling like cigarettes outside an IT company. After multiple visits to the showrooms and test rides, it was the austrian pocket rocket which made its way to my home.
Ever since I bought the duke, I have started taking the longest route to my office, weekend rides to destinations with lots of curves and I just couldn't resist ripping it...until last month. And there ends my story.

I'm here to ride with fellow bikers and also to get a few hardcore-neighbourhood biker buds who will ride with me in storm, flood, earthquake, tsunami, and traffic.Shift+R improves the quality of this image. Shift+A improves the quality of all images on this page.

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[Photo Feature]: Royal Enfield Sets New Land Speed Record

September 2, 2014, 11:33 am

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A souped-up Royal Enfield Continental GT has set a new Land Speed record in the 500MPPS (Modified Pushrod Partially Streamlined) category, clocking an average unofficial speed of 157.2 kmph. Matt Capri's souped-up Royal Enfield Continental GT, ridden by Nadine de Freitas has modifications to cam shafts, the cylinder head, throttle bodies, piston and exhaust system.

The engine's power output increased to over 60PS and compression ration was increased as well.

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"The great thing about the Continental GT is its chassis and its price point. If you choose to increase the horsepower output, the chassis will handle the additional horsepower. The brakes are exceptional, the frame is exceptional, and it comes with advanced rear suspension,, performance tuner and former motorcycle champion racer Matt Capri said

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in a video. The Speed Week at Bonneville, earlier scheduled to take place from August 9-15 was cancelled due to heavy rain in the area. The Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) - organizers of the event - had announced that Speed Week will be clubbed as a week-long event with the World Finals to take place in late September.

However, motorcycle speed runs started last weekend after volunteers from Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials prepared three tracks where racing ensued on August 24.

Source: Royal Enfield sets new Land Speed record | ET Auto


















Cheers!
VJ :cool:

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Greetings to biker brothers

September 2, 2014, 12:46 pm

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Hi,

The name is Sukhdeep Singh.

The job is at Ministry of Finance.

The aim is to become a uniformed class 1 officer.

The hobby is to ride and feel free.

The dream is to see India as a military and economic superpower.

The way of life is honesty and maintaining lasting relationships.

The favourite vehla time activity is music, painting, cooking and reading.

The idols are 'The Joker' and Batman both!

And the time is 1:16 a.m.
Office tomorrow!!!
Cheers guys. Goodnight.

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New Suzuki Hayate Launched: xBhp News

September 3, 2014, 2:07 am

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Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), launched the new generation Suzuki Hayate.



The Hayate is the bestselling motorcycle from Suzuki India, it now comes with many radical changes, focused on attractiveness, convenience, and smoother ride. Like its brand ambassador Salman Khan, the electrifying heart of the Hayate is retained because it is a solid, entertaining performer for the masses.

The new Hayate comes in with a stunning, visually appealing new look. It gets a new fully painted side cowl with attractive graphics. What this does, is that apart from making the motorcycle look good, it has the added advantage of looking bigger and more imposing. While the new Hayate retains the 4-stroke, air-cooled, 112 cc engine, it has been fine-tuned significantly and the carburetor settings have also undergone improvement. The result is the Hayate offers a much smoother ride as well as improved mileage.

On the convenience front, the new Hayate now comes with a Maintenance Free Battery as well as tubeless tyres with broader rims. This will translate into hassle-free convenience for the rider as well as a much more stimulating and stable ride.

The Hayate will be available in the market at a price of Rs 44,969 Ex-Showroom-Delhi.

Atul Gupta, Executive Vice President, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited, (SMIPL)-

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“The brand new look for the Hayate is very attractive and the upgraded features mean that owners of the new Hayate get a smoother and more convenient ride on a striking motorcycle. At Suzuki, our endeavor is to constantly improve our products to ensure that we continuously satisfy our customers. The Hayate has performed well in all markets. We are sure that the new Hayate will provide a further impetus to our numbers.”

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HAYATE – Commute daily in style

The Hayate is a Japanese word meaning "Fresh Breeze" or "Swift wind". Built with the thought of providing customers with a motorcycle that is comfortable and makes their daily travelling enjoyable, Hayate is a mileage value-packed product.

The 4-stroke, air-cooled, 112 cc engine makes for a peppy ride. Its 10.5 liter fuel tank and unbeatable mileage cuts down trips to the petrol bunk even for daily commuters. The bike comes with aluminum cast wheels and front and rear drum brakes. The aggressive headlight, new-age fender and stylish rear lights give the Hayate a sleek and contemporary look.

The HAYATE is available in 5 colour options – Glass Sparkle Black- Red Graphic (YVB), Glass Sparkle Black- Blue Graphic (ACX), Pearl Mirage White (YPA), Pearl Mira Red/Glass Sparkle Black (JSP), Pearl Moon Stone Grey (YWC).

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TVS scooty prboblem

September 3, 2014, 4:15 am

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Hi ,I have a scooty pep , march 2004 model ,I had purchased a year back, it is used by my wife, Yesterday she faced a problem the scooty refused to start, When I tried to start with the kick starter it did fire up but when sat on it & twisted the throtle the engine died, After 3 more tries with not result kept the scooty.When on main stand the engine did fire up and could twist the throttle grip to 2/3 travel the power mode amber colour light came up.Please sugest the reason for the problem &

Suggestion for New Bike purchase

September 3, 2014, 2:47 am

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Hello everyone,

I am in search of a new bike which satisfies my need. I have previously owned Honda Shine (6 months), pulsar 180 (2.5 yrs). I recently parted my ways with my beautiful black stallion (p 180) and now planning to have something else in the stead. The following bikes are being considered as a replacement.
1. Honda trigger
2. fz/fz-16
3. apache 180 abs only (purely for safety purposes).

My requirements are
1. should be reliable for next 4-5 years.
2. should be a balanced bike and excellent in handling and braking departments
3. rear disc would be nice but can give up if the handling is exceptional (e.g. fz)
4. low maintenance and decent on FE (~40kmpl is enough). I do not ride aggressively and am a sane rider.
5. Budget 80-90k (can stretch to accomodate apache 180 abs).
3. Should have a kick start (no cold start problems)

My brain says buy honda trigger and get over, but my heart desires something more beautiful (in terms of design; not sedate).

Contrary what you hear from people, i loved my Pulsar 180. It was just an awesome machine, heavy and was stable on high speeds. I loved it! Two things i hated was that it was heavy at the front end. The sporty or nearly sporty stance during braking sometimes made me lose balance. Second thing, was the cold start problems. Could never start during winter. I absolutely hated it during November-February. Had to always ask someone to push. God!! It was dysmal. However, it never gave me any maintenance problems. Got it serviced every 3 months/3000 km (which ever is earlier) religiously.

I have two questions in this regard...

1. Is the fz rear tyre a hassle or a boon? While i understand that it is an outstanding machine i do not want to buy a bike thinking about puncture everyday.
2. I hate vibes, and does the apache 180 abs (2014 model) vibrate a lot. if it does in the 50-70kmph region then i want to put it off as well.


Thanks for your valuable suggestions

pulsar 150 to 180!

September 3, 2014, 8:31 am

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Need suggestion about transforming 150 pulsar to 180!

Can I replace pulsar 180/220 footrest kit(braking+gearing system) to 150?

Cagers: Petrol vs Diesel.

September 3, 2014, 9:25 am

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Getting a new cager? Confused between Petrol & Diesel? Then you've come to the right place, try out this excel sheet made by a friend and fellow rider.

Ride hard, ride safe.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzBW...p=docslist_api

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Wiring problem

September 3, 2014, 9:45 pm

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I have Bajaj Avenger 220, and have installed HELLA 100/90 headlight in it. Also I have roots horn with relay installed. After the installation of horn, the upper/dipper switch is heating up as light is switched on!!!
Help please..

Thank you in advance.

"LIVE YOUNG, LIVE FREE "

Suzuki GSR250F breaks cover

September 4, 2014, 6:19 am

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The Suzuki GSR250F is the full faired version of the Suzuki Inazuma and has been launched in the Japanese market

Suzuki has unveiled the new GSR250F in the Japanese two-wheeler market. The Suzuki GSF250 is the full faired version of the Suzuki Inazuma motorcycle which is on sale in our country. The new offering is the third 250cc offering from Suzuki after the street bike offering – GSR250 (Inazuma in India) and the half faired motorcycle – GSR250S.

Changes made on the Suzuki GSF250F is restricted to the cosmetic front and apart from the new full-faired body, the bike also gets equipped with raised handlebars to better suit the touring dynamics of the motorcycle. The Suzuki Inazuma wasn’t the most pretty looking motorcycles in the market but the new fairing has made the GSR250F visually more pleasing. The fairing and windscreen should provide the rider with better protection from windblast at high speeds which enhances the touring capability of the new bike.

No changes have been made on the mechanical front and the Suzuki GSR250F will be powered by the same 250cc motor as seen on the Inazuma. The liquid-cooled, parallel-twin mill churns out 26PS of max power and torque rating stands at 24Nm. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox while braking responsibilities are taken care of by Nissin disc brakes at front and rear. The Suzuki GSR250F employs semi double-cradle chassis, and features telescopic forks at the front and seven-way adjustable mono-shock suspension at the back. The fairing has hiked the kerb weight by 6kg and the Suzuki GSR250F tips the scale at 189kg.It isn’t clear whether Suzuki will launch the GSR250F in our market or not. Given the fact, that the Suzuki Inazuma has the makings of good touring bike, the added fairing will not only boost its touring capabilities but also amplify its visually appeal.

Source: Suzuki GSR250F breaks cover| ZigWheels.com

October 14 extended weekend

September 4, 2014, 12:56 pm

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Greeting biker brothers,

Today i was checking calender for holidays. Being a govt. Employee gives me great pleasure in checking out gazetted holidays!

So we have
2nd oct - Gandhi Jayanti
3rd oct - Dussehra
4th oct - Saturday
5th oct - Sunday
6th oct - Bakrid

And bang!!! We have 5 days at our disposal.
I believe we can plan something here. Maybe a weekend ride.

Especially for people who couldnt get leh'd for whatever reasons.

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successful Saddlesore 1600 kilometers in bajaj pulsar 200 NS

September 4, 2014, 11:03 pm

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Hi XBHP Team,
Good day. I am really proud to say that, I have been completed five years in XBHP family. I sincerely thank to each and everyone in XBHP.
I really congratulating everyone, who all are all successfully completed and got the saddle sore certificate from Iron Butt Association.
I am proud to say to all XBHP members, that I am successfully completed my saddle sore, and I have sent all the needed documents to IBA team, also got reply from IBA that, ride has been approved. Eagerly I am waiting for my saddle sore certificate.
Getting Saddle sore certificate is not a such a easy thing. I tried twice to achieve my goal.
First I thank to my best friend john (xbhp- john blr)who is currently living in Bangalore, who brought me into XBHP biking.
I heartly thanks to my lovable life partner Dr.M.Ambika for her wonderful support and encouragement.
I really Thank to my beloved brother A.D.Elangovan who was given his lovely bike for my saddlesore and his support.
I thank to my best friend sakthi who was motivated me to do this.

It’s doesn’t matter that how long we live in this world, but its matter that how much we have got space in people’s heart.
Thank to god for given me a wonderful peoples in my life.
I love bike travel; I find out that bike riding makes me always happy.
I want to show my identity in biking. I came to know about saddle sore almost eight years back, from that time it, I am so much interested to get IBA certificate.
I thank to XBHP for made my dream came true, I have learned a lot of things through riding friends in XBHP. I have got lot of friends in XBHP.
I thank to few of friends in XBHP for made me to reach this level. There are lot of friends in XBHP but few of friends name I wanted to mention, they are
Delhi XBHP- Abisheak guptha, Sunil
Bangalore XBHP- John, Avin Richards, Pawan Sharma, Sakthi ganesh, Vidhyadhar krishnamoorthy, Dr. sankara Subbu saravanan , Nijish, Jithu, Ravi sanjeev , Praxsans, Nikish, Anand ramaswamy andy, Tejesh, Praful tripathy.
Coimbatore XBHP- Suru, Elangovan, Arun, Ram, Devaraj ultimate, Sivaraj, Iniyavan , Deepak, Sreejith, Thirumoorthi, , Karthick, Keerthi, Aravind, Gowtham, Rammy balaji, Naughty vaish, Coplay, Sathya anand, Kumaresh, Akheel, Ravi, Sampath, Arun bikerpaul,Nisanth, Selva, Raakesh, Mathavan, Muthu, Gopi,Dinesh, Saravanan.
Kerala XBHP- Swroop sundar, Tintu, Aashiq, Biju, Syed, Lijo, Praveen Mathew.
I really thank to everyone in above the list.
Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul. Motorcycle riding gives me a sense of freedom which I don’t get in a car. My senses take on a different significance.


Motorcycle used for saddle-sore = BAJAJ PULSAR 200 NS
Make = 2012
capacity = 199.5 cc


Route Chosen:
Samalapuram(CoimbatoreCity) – Hosur –Bangalore – Chitradurga –Dharwad – Chitradurga- Hosur- Karumathampatty – Palladam.




Total route Map Link : http://tinyurl.com/ph4tvp7

To get IBA certificate was my long time goal, august first week I planned for saddle sore, I thought August 14th and august 15^th will be good time for saddle sore, that time won’t be much traffic also I can get leave from my work.
I informed my life partner about my saddle sore, she said plan properly for this trip. I am waiting for my new bike to come but that will take two months to come, so I called indimotord Bangalore for bike rental, they said bike is available, but the thing is I have to go to Bangalore for bike, that will not be a problem but after finish my ride I have to come back to Coimbatore, that time I will may be too much tired also I can’t take too much of leave in my office. So I called some Coimbatore friends and asked about bike for rentals but they all said that, 200 cc bikes are not available in Coimbatore. Finally I called my brother AD.Elangovan on august 10th.
ME- Hi bro, coming 14^th I am planned to do saddle sore, I need a bike for rental do you know anybody giving bikes for rental?
AD.ELANGOVAN -bro, take my bike, I am not giving for rental , this is for our friendship.
ME- I don’t want your bike bro, the reason why I am saying is, if it anything happens while ride, that will may be make problem in our relationship.
AD.ELANGOVAN- No sentiments , take it for ride, don’t say a word.
ME- Thank you, I will take it.

After that I prepared for saddle sore, before start of the day I bought chocolates, biscuits, first aid kid and etc.
I have chosen my brother in law KM.Govindaraj as my starting witness.

This is not my first time to start bike for Saddle sore.
Few years back I have started with group of five members from XBHP team.
That time I have four friends with me in ride.
My first saddlesore:http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/1...ore-event.html.

This time I have planned for solo ride. Before starting I have little scared, because I don’t have any back up for my ride. I called my friend john.
ME- john, how are you?
JOHN- I am good Mahesh bhai. How are you what’s up?
ME- I am good bro, I am planned for my saddle sore, it’s happening tomorrow I have chosen route up to kittur via Bangalore and come back.
JOHN- wow, sounds looking great bro, take nice road after reach electronic city, I wish you all the best, if you need any help give me a call, if possible we will meet up bro.
ME- sure john, I am planned the same route. I will call you while I am crossing in Bangalore.
JOHN- ok bro ride safe.
Then I got little relaxed.

August 13^th evening I have informed in fual gas station that I will be coming around 1.00 am. I slept early in that night, I woke up at 12.45 and I went to gas station at 1.20, few minutes I have waited for my eye witness to come so I called my biking friends

ME- Bro, I am started.
AD.ELANGOVAN- Bro wish you all the best. You can do it. Give me a call in every stop of riding.
ME- sure, I will.

After that called Mr.Arun
ME- Bro, I am started.
ARUN- all the best brother, be careful.
ME-sure bro, I will.
My both eye witness came to gas station and filled the form, now time 1.30. I started filled petrol for bike. got printed receipt for that. Also used nearby ATM for printed receipt.
Starting form filling finished, fuel filled, Now I started bike.

KM.GOVINDARAJ- wish you happy journey, do well
DR.M.AMBIKA- you can achieve it, ride safe.
ME- thanks to both of you, will see you in 24 hours.

Before few seconds to start my ride, I said to my self that, wow I feel wonderful, I am going to make it as great ride in my life, I can do it, I will win over .



START RIDE
My starting point is Samalapuram, Karumathampatty , Coimbatore.
Odometer Reading Here: 35420
Time: 1:44am
Date: August 14,2014
There are only few miles to catch NH47. After Around 5-10 minutes drive I got NH47.
After reached the national highway I maintained 90-110kms speed. There was no traffic up to salem. After crossing 40 kms from salem road were not good. Some how I manage 50kms. After krishnagiri the road was good but entering in to hosur road works are in progress.
Now I almost crossed 300 kms. So I stopped for fuel in hosur. I filled up petrol and got printed receipt, also got card payment receipt. Had a cup of tea and some fruits.
Check Point - Hosur
Odometer Reading Here: 35724
Time: 5:34am
Thank god there was not much traffic in Bangalore after entering electronic city I have taken nice road. Wow sun just rising in my right side. I enjoyed ride with sun. Stopped for toll ticket, again started, after 20-25 minutes drive I entered in tumkur high way.
I got tired, so I stopped. Time was around 6.45. I called my wife and said that I have crossed Bangalore.
I had two chocolates and water. After that small refreshment I started my drive. Roads were really good so I maintained the same speed 100-120kms
After 30-45 minutes drive there was drizzling, somehow I have managed my drive. I maintained average speed of 60-70kms.
I reached chitradurga. I got fuel station but there was no printed receipt, so I went another station there I got printed receipt, but no card payment so paid cash in that station.
Check point - Chitradurga
Odometer Reading Here: 35974
Time: 8:57 am
I got refreshed in gas station, I had couple of chocolates and started Riding.


I have seen wonderful greeneries from chitradurga to kittur, I enjoyed ride.Roads were nice few places. I have seen big speed breakers. I entered kittur around 12pm.
Here I have planned to turn around from Rani Chennamma Statue, Kittur. But as my fuel has reduced and full of warm climate I needed to stop before 17 kms from my turning point itself which is a Fuel Pump at Dharwad, Karnataka District.
I found a gas station filled petrol and got printed receipt and card payment receipt
Check point –Kittur
Odometer Reading Here: 36222
Time: 12:14 pm


Check Point – Rani chennamma statue, kittur.
This is the place I have fixed to turn back towards my starting point, Rani Chennamma Statue, Kittur, Karnataka District
Now I planned to take U turn, so I have got a person for eye witness there and I turned back to the way I came.
I feel tired so I stopped after 15 kms from kittur I found a small cool drink shop I had 2 lemon soda with salt, got refreshed.
There was drizzling and climate was not good. So I maintained medium speed.
Again I reached chitradurga, I got fuel station and filled up petrol got printed receipt and card payment receipt.
Check Point – Chitradurga
Odometer Reading Here: 36474
Time: 4:38pm (16:38 Hours)


I have done ride around 150 kms. up to this place everything was on my plan. After crossing tumkur there was traffic started, almost 7 pm I have reached nice road, now I got some how relaxed, there was not much traffic. After reaches the electronic city again I got stuck in traffic. Up to hosur there was huge traffic. I stopped after hosur for gas. I filled petrol got printed receipt and card payment receipt.
Check point – Hosur
Odometer Reading Here: 36725
Time: 8:38pm (20:38 Hours)
After few minutes rest again I started ride. There was rain started. I couldn’t ride in rain I stopped ride, I couldn’t see the road clearly. So from here I planned to follow average speed car. The same I did it up to krishnagiri. Now I got tired and taken few minutes rest.
I started ride in rain, I couldn’t ride above 40 kms speed. I reached salem around 11.30
After reaching salem There was heavy rain so I stopped riding. I got too much of tired.
My dress got wet so I changed T-shirt and removed shoe, now I got little relaxed. I had few chocolates. From here to my destination 130 kilometers. I got almost 2 hours and 20 minutes.
I started ride in heavy rain, I encouraged myself. After almost I crossed 20 kilometers, rain was stopped so I started pushing my throttle, so average I used 120kms speed. After I reached karumathampatti I filled petrol and got printed receipt, I taken ATM receipt nearby I informed my friend to come to palladam.
Check Point -karumathampatti
Odometer Reading Here: 37046
Time: 1:14am
Date: August 15,2014
I planned to keep this check point as my ending point and I have reached 1626 kms which is above 1000 miles as per my odometer but I need another10 kilometers as on Google map, I have more time so I planned to travel another few kms so I changed my Ending point to Palladam, Tirupur City.
I went to palladam found gas station, I filled petrol and got printed receipt also got card payment receipt. My friend already reached there so I got end witness form filled.
Check Point –palladam
Odometer Reading Here: 37071
Time: 1:35am
Date: August 15,2014


Totally covered 1651kms / 1025.8 miles.
I felt too much excited. Thank to god for given me enormous power.
Now I can drive again to achieve my next goal.




Thank you.
KP.MAHESH (Mahesh Ponnusamy)

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Say hello to the US$ 1,85,000 Midual Type1 Motorcycle

September 5, 2014, 12:39 am

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In a world of stratospherically priced cars, a few motorcycles do manage to catch up- and the Midual Type1 is one of them. Unveiled at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the meticulously crafted classic looking roadster has been set at an eye watering price tag of US$ 1,85,000 (INR 1,11,46,222/-). Engineer Olivier Midy- the brainchild behind the Type1 project states that the development of the motorcycle took over two decades. Set to go into production in 2016, the Midual Type1 would see a limited production run of 35 units rolling out of its Angers factory. Midual is offering a four year warranty and maintenance plan to the customers for the Type1. Talking of the spec chart of the Midual Type1, propelling duties is done by longitudinally mounted 1036cc boxer engine cranking out a healthy 100 bhp @ 8000 rpm with max torque figures of 100 nm @ 5300 rpm. The monocoque aluminum frame that holds up the engine and the suspension, also accommodates fuel. Rest of the details at the end of the post. Midual is offering a world of customization to buyers. From paint schemes to finishing to leather options- the Type1 customer can choose to have his motorcycle unique than the rest. Interested buyers may visit Midual’s website to reserve their Type1. ENGINE
Type: 25°-sloping flat-twin, transversal crankshaft
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 66 mm
Total displacement : 1036 cc
Compression ratio: 12:1
Max power : 106 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max torque : 100 Nm @ 5300 rpm
Max engine rpm : 8800 rpm
Cooling : liquid, with an expansion chamber + 2 oil radiators
Crankshaft: 180° Boxer configuration, plain bearings
Cylinder heads : DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, INT 36 mm, EXH 31 mm
Timing : spur gears, roller chains, hydraulic chain idlers
Fuel and air supply : electronic injection, diam. 54 mm throttle bodies
Exhaust: 2 catalytic converters + Lambda sensor
Oiling : dry sump lubrication system
Primary gear : spur gears
Transmission : 6-speed, type 525 chain
Clutch : multi-plate, oil bath
Start : electric CHASSIS/DIMENSIONS
Type : double-wall aluminium alloy monocoque, acting as the fuel tank and the body
Front suspension : diam. 43 mm Ohlins FGRT fork, displacement 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear suspension : cantilever, Ohlins TTX 36 shock absorber, displacement 120 mm / 4.7 in
Swinging arm : integral aluminium molded part
Wheelbase : 1505 mm / 59 in
Head angle : adjustable from 24° to 25°
Trail : 100 mm (for head angle of 24.5°)
Front brake : 2 four-piston Brembo calipers, diam. 320 mm floating discs
Rear brake : two-piston Brembo caliper, diam. 245 mm disc
Tubeless spoked wheels : width 3.5 in (front) and 5.5 in (rear)
Tyres : 120/70 x 17 (front) and 180/55 x 17 (rear), Michelin
Wet weight : 239 kg
Mass distribution (front/rear) : 49%/51%
Fuel tank capacity : 14 Litres
Seat height : 810 mm

source: Say hello to the US$ 1,85,000 Midual Type1 Motorcycle - Motoroids.com

Yamaha FZ-s Fi Ridden!

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xBhp rides the recently launched Yamaha FZ-s Fi and finds out if it is an upgrade to the older model.



Text: Avinash Noronha (The Monk)
Photos: Sunil Gupta (sunilg) and Ashish Guliani (orange)

The Yamaha FZ had taken Generation Y’s imagination by storm when it was first launched in India in 2008. With its aggressive street naked styling, fat rear tyre and a fatter fuel tank, the bike raised the bar for other manufacturers to follow. Added to it was the Yamaha build quality, and the company had a winner on its hands. After many minor visual updates over the past 6 years, the Japanese manufacturer has finally answered the fervent prayers of its fans and brought out a revamped bike to once again make a splash in the Indian market. Is the new bike worth being called an upgrade? Let’s find out!









The bike looked great in its original avatar and Yamaha has been smart in not making too many changes. It maintains its trademark aggressive looks, but adds a touch of finesse to the package. The front of the bike gets a facelift with a new sharper headlight dome, and that is just the start of the sharpness! The console is now a clean meter with none of the ‘videogamish’ colours on it. All the information that one wants is clearly visible even in bright sunlight on the all-digital display. The new addition is an ‘Eco’ meter which lets you know when you are riding in the economy range of the bike - a useful feature for those who use this motorcycle to commute. The switches and plastic quality is as expected from Yamaha, though the RVMs do stand out as a trifle cheap in comparison to the rest of the build and also in terms of aesthetics. The tank, tailpiece, taillight and grab rail have all been given the edgy treatment and do add to the visual appeal of the bike. The differences are not drastic, but do add a youthful touch to the V2.0. Some people might find the rear tyre hugger to be very drab as it hides the rear tyre and robs a bit of the macho attitude of the motorcycle. The all new split seats on the other hand are a welcome change in the looks department and give the bike a more purposeful look as compared to its predecessor.




The very neat and clear Instrument Cluster



But the real update to the motorcycle lies under the tank in the form of the Blue Core Technology being used in the bike. The Blue Core technology is not so much a new technology as a different outlook towards design. Yamaha, like other manufacturers, have understood that in this category of motorcycles, fuel efficiency will always be a factor. And this is the underlying focus right from the R&D stage itself. Where the engine is designed not just for maximum power, but also towards improving efficiency and reducing emissions. And to this end, Yamaha have succeeded by increasing efficiency by a claimed 14% and bringing down CO₂ emissions by 29% as well as reducing the engine weight by around 1.5 kg. Impressive things which are not immediately apparent. Instead of the carburettor, the new FZ now runs on fuel injection. It has made the throttle response on the motorcycle far better. The power is delivered smoothly across the rev range and one does not feel any sudden surge of power or flat spots when accelerating. Hidden in this upgrade is a development that people normally do not expect in an upgrade - a drop in power! Yes, the V2.0 gets a marginally smaller engine down to 149cc from the earlier 153cc engine, with a drop in power by 1Ps. On paper, this sounds bad, but in real world conditions you just won’t notice, thanks to the smoother power delivery and the fantastic chassis that the company has designed. In fact both these things go a long way in making the FZ V 2.0 a better package to navigate through the crowded urban traffic, where this motorcycle will find itself most of the time. Yamaha also claims that the motorcycle will be 14% more fuel efficient compared to its previous iteration - a good move indeed in a ‘mileage’ sensitive market where fuel prices are increasing on a daily basis. The youngsters, for whom fuel efficiency is a major deciding factor, will now find it even harder to ignore the FZ.


The extremely well sorted out Yamaha engine





The ride quality of the FZ-s V2.0 is excellent and leaves the rider more than just satisfied. The bike is balanced perfectly and with the new diamond frame and now Fi engine, the bike can be turned on a dime. The V2.0 also sheds some 3 kg to make it an even sweeter proposition. The bike handles like a dream and is a complete point and shoot package, never giving the rider anything to fret about. The tyres from MRF do a wonderful job in the dry and stick to the tarmac under hard braking as well as some spirited cornering. And we also had the chance to take it out for a spin in the dirt and the tyres held their own along with the plush suspension giving a composed feeling when bumping around in the mud. The flip side is the rear drum brake; we did hope to see the V2.0 sport a disc at the rear and are a tad disappointed, though this would of course increase costs. The split seats are broad, soft yet firm and give both the rider and pillion a reason to be happy, at least on short city rides. Whether it is flicking the bike through traffic or taking corners too enthusiastically, the bike feels sure footed at all times and reminds you that it is a true blue Yamaha! The slightly shorter overall length and wheelbase of the bike helps in change of direction, though it does not take anything away from its straight line stability.


Riding posture of the FZ-S Fi is extremely comfortable even for a tall rider






The bike's neutral handling is a boon off tarmac




The lil red thing that helps you ignore the numerous potholes that dot our roads


Drum Brakes were effective, but no disc brake is a disappointment


The front brake gives good feedback even while braking hard


The pillion seat is extremely comfortable, even though it is a split seat




Version 2.0 a big improvement




Good quality switch gear



Is the FZ-s V2.0 a real upgrade over the original? Well we do think so. The revamped Blue Core engine, the Fi, new lighter frame, stickier MRF tyres and fresh styling make it a worthwhile upgrade. What makes it an even better deal is that this bike would cost only around five thousand more than its predecessor. Well worth the extra dough you have to shell out. The motorcycle is available in 4 new colours – Astral Blue, Moonwalk White, Cyber Green and Molten Orange. Though how will the Yamaha fans react to the reduced power and engine capacity is yet to be seen.


The muscular Tank


The rear tyre hugger could have been designed better







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September 5, 2014, 4:59 am

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I have a 2010 Unicorn which was originally fitted with a 7 AH regular battery. I has lasted on for so far but only with regular trickle charging etc. Now I wish to move over to SMF battery. I am very inclined to select 5 AH SMF battery from either Tata Green or Amaron and since that can fit in the original battery case, it is also very tempting for me.

What are the drawbacks of going in for a 5 AH battery in a CB Unicorn except for the fact that maybe one will have to give up on a bit of storage backup. But won't also the smaller battery get charged faster. And in any case these batteries last for 2 years at the best after which they start losing capacity. So is it a big giveaway to sacrifice 2 AH of reserve power ?

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Following up with the launch of the FZ/FZ-S models in India, Yamaha is all to launch the Fazer FI V2.0 in the country by the end of September. Essentially a half faired version of the FZ street-fighter motorcycle, the Fazer gets the same underpinnings as the FZ and will also retain the mechanicals from its naked sibling. In its second outing though, the Fazer 2.0 gets comprehensive updates to the half-fairing, while the rest of the motorcycle is the same as the FZ 2.0.

While retaining the existing design, the lines are sharper and the twin-headlights have a subtle flare on the half-fairing of the 2014 Fazer. Yamaha has cleverly included the faux air scoops from the FZ V2.0 into the half-fairing of the 2014 Fazer, lending a sportier look to the bike. There is also the inclusion of new racing body graphics on the side to complete the new look. The new fairing coupled with the updated FZ’s design manage to look quite appealing, while the leaner design will only add to the agility of the motorcycle.
The Yamaha Fazer also shares it powertrain with the new FZ V2.0 and draws power from the 149cc single-cylinder motor with fuel injection technology that produces 13.1 PS of power at 8000 RPM and 12.8 Nm of torque at 6000 RPM. Power is sent to the rear wheel via a 5-speed gearbox. Yamaha has also incorporated its new Blue Core technology that promises improved fuel efficiency and power on the bike. We did hope to see a bit more power to come on the Fazer, but considering a weight reduction of 3 kgs (current Fazer weighs 141 kgs), there will be improvement in performance.
In terms of suspension, the 2014 Yamaha Fazer V2.0 gets telescopic front forks and a monoshock setup at the rear. The bike rides on 100/80.17 tyre at the front, while the rear gets 140/60/17 tyre from MRF. Stopping power comes from a front disc brake and rear drum brake. There is still no signs of a rear disc brake, much to our disappointment. Keeping the tourers happy, the Fazer 2.0 will come with a 12-litre fuel tank and an impressive range of around 500 kms, while also offering smoother power delivery over its predecessor.
With the inclusion of fuel-injection technology, we were not very surprised to see the significant jump in the Yamaha FZ V2.0’s prices and expect the same with the Fazer V2.0 as well. While the 2014 FZ-S retails at Rs. 82,396/-, the 2014 Fazer FI V2.0 will be priced around Rs. 88,000/- (all prices ex-showroom, Mumbai); competing against the likes of the TVS Apache RTR 160, Suzuki Gixxer and Honda’s upcoming 160cc motorcycle. The Fazer will be available in three colour options namely red dawn, white cloud, and black hawk.



Source: SCOOP! YAMAHA FAZER FI V2.0 | Motoring World
Read more at Yamaha Fazer FI V2.0 Spied, Launch By September End | MotorBeam – Indian Car Bike News & Reviews

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It was a long time I did not ride anywhere and was missing the highway badly. After a lot of plans & plan fails , me along with 3 of my fellow xbhpian bikers decided to ride Srisailam , one of the spectacular hill stations in Andhra Pradesh.:biggrin: Srisailam is located at a distance of about 250 kms from Hyderabad.


Preparation - We carried sufficient water & few other liquids to keep our selves hydrated & energetic all through the day. We also carried some snacks like cakes , buicuits , namkeens & Snickers etc to munch all throughout the day.:)

We met at a common meeting point in Mehadipatnam at 6:40am in the morning from where we started our journey towards Srisailam.

The weather was cool and pleasant and the sky was averagely cloudy. We moved towards the RGI Airport. Soon after crossing the Airport , we were on the narrow State highway. The was a beautiful ride through the rural areas , beautiful landscapes all around which were mostly green due to recent showers in and around Hyderabad.

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I am planning to buy Royal Enfield. Last time i booked Classic 350 and i cancelled my booking because some of my friends said about the bad after sales service and motorcycle complaints and stuffs(Two of them couldn't ride their motorcycles after getting it and another friend had engine problems in his classic 350 ). Then my mind diverted to Duke 200 but each time an RE passes by, my heart just diverts back. Planning to book Classic 350 again but many people saying it has lots of complaints (I even witnessed one customer shouting to RE people that they used his ride which was given for servicing). Many are saying to take Standard 350 or 500. But i like the looks of classic more than standard (a personal choice). I TD Classic 350, CL500 and STD 500 today and i felt more comfortable with 350 (felt more vibes in STD 500 and CL500, may be because of the condition of TD motorcycle they gave me). Showroom guy told CL500 is tough for the mechanics outside since it FI. (One thing i liked CL500 is that it has fuel meter but its inaccurate). Desert Storm doesn't have a color warranty. :(

My needs are:
1) City riding(85% of a month) and weekends trips (may be long trip in near future :) )
2) Comfort (Not opting for thunderbird since not my style).
3) Fuel Efficiency (Higher will be appreciated)

I want to know whether Classic 350 is more than enough (or should i go for CL500) and i have heard loys of complaints on that model even from showroom guys. Friends, what's your views?
And can i change the foot pegs and headlight of Classic to that of Thunderbird's?
Can you help me by pointing out the negatives and positives of CL 350 and CL500 and which would you suggest?

Thanks in advance

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Hiii Xbhpians iam going to sell my current bike p220 in a month & going to buy different street fighter light bike like D200 OR P200 NS but confused about my decision
Iam a huge fan of half faired bikes but as for now i feel all the indian half faired bikes looks outdated to me in styling ( my personal opinion) so wanted to try unique looking bikes like p200 ns & d200.

My driving conditions are 80% city and 20 % highways & i want a bike which feels good in the city and also on the highways with good pleasent crusing capabilities.

D200 and P200 NS shares the same engine components except in some dissimilarities so is the duke really worth for investing extra 45-50k??? over 200NS.

How about the service at ktm ? I want to know the all the pros and cons of the two bikes. How about the reliabilty factor of these 2 bikes??


Waiting for your sugestions :).