Hero Honda’s Profit Drops by 20%
Hero Honda Motors Limited, India's largest two-wheeler producer, reported its biggest fall in every quarter profit in more than 3 years as raw materials rates eroded gains from advanced sales. Hero Honda MD Pawan Munjal said- "I do foresee margins to be under pressure in short term, "For the last few months, the industry has faced many issues of limited supply of rising input costs & components." Bike Manufacturer said it spent 44% more on rubber, steel & other materials in the last quarter such as economical growth in China & Indian market improved commodity prices. Raised prices of its bikes by as much as Rs 1500 in December month. Fight may hike for the Delhi based manufacturer as Honda Co works to expand its completely owned Indian unit after selling its 26% stake in Hero Honda. Gaurant Dadwal said Increasing commodity prices have plainly dented this quarter's profit," Mumbai analyst at Jaypee Services Limited., who has a 'sell' rating on the stock. "With their rate growth in Dec it is possible that they will be able to regain their margins."
Suzuki India to Launch GW250 in April 2011
Suzuki bikes manufacturers are going to unveil the Suzuki GW250 in indian market in upcoming days. The bike with muscular line and an imposing stance will have street presence to dominate the Kawasaki Ninja and Honda CBR250R. On the front performance, the Suzuki GW250 will come furnished with a 250cc four stroke liquid cooled engine which generates maximum power of 26 bhp 8500 rpm and 24Nm of utmost torque at 7000 rpm while the power of Suzuki GW250 is in the league of CBR250R, the maximum torque is less.
The weight of the Suzuki GW250 is more than the Honda CBR250 with those chunky side panels. No official announcement has been made by the company but we anticipate competitive pricing from Suzuki Bikes, and expect that the GW250 should retail with a worth tag of 1.6 to 1.8 lakh rupees. The Suzuki GW250 would be a worthy challenger to the Honda bikes 250 at that cost point.
Hero Honda Launches New Karizma R
Hero Honda India has unveiled the 2011 model of New Hero Honda Karizma R which features new, clear lens turn indicators, graphics, black theme for engine and redesigned engine cowl. Other than these modifications 2011 New Karizma R is similar in conditions of engine power and technology. New Hero Honda Karizma R looks very modish with black mag alloy wheel, double light tailpiece, new fairing, clear lens front indicators, stepped up seat, silencer unit and panel shapes. The fairing isn't a complete which is seen on sport motorcycles but it gels very well with overall design of the bike. Hero Honda Karizma R's engine is same 223cc which develops maximum power of 17bhp. Hero honda is currently selling both Karizma ZMR and Karizma R in India and they have no plans to discontinue the Karizma R as it is selling in very good numbers and is very popular choice among young buyers.
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