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Bollywood Actor John Abraham Sentenced To 15 Days Jail For Rash Driving

ed — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:32:03 +0000

Bollywood actor John Abraham was sentenced to serve Fifteen days in jail by a Bandra court in a case of rash and negligent driving dating back to year 2006. In April 2006, John had rammed his motor bike into a cycle, injuring 2 people in the accident.

Today, the decision was pronounced and the John was sentenced a jail term of Fifteen days. However, the actor was granted bail from the court. John is a lover of motor bikes and has always professed safe driving. John Abraham has said that the accident that occurred in 2006 was ‘unfortunate’. The actor will now head to Kolkata for Durga puja. After that he will get busy promoting his film Jhootha Hi Sahi.

TVS India To Launch 250cc Variant Of Apache RTR

rajiv — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:08:04 +0000

After the huge success of Apache RTR 160 & Apache RTR 180, TVS India is all set to launch the Apache RTR 250 to compete with the likes of Yamaha R15, Hero Honda Karizma ZMR & Bajaj Pulsar 220. Earlier there were speculations that TVS is going to launch Apache 220 but now it is expected that it will be Apache 250 which will feature a single cylinder, 4 stroke 250cc engine. Though no official announcement has been made about the launch of Apache RTR 220, it is expected to be launched in April 2010. Apache RTR 250 might be the first TVS to come with full fairing. It might also feature ABS setting a new safety standard for performance bikes.

"If the market demands, we will look into the high-powered bike segment of above 200 cc category. This 200cc TVS bike could be either a sports bike or a bike with racing DNA. At this point of time TVS has not made any firm decision on this aspect," TVS Motor Company President (Marketing) H S Goindi said. Internal sources reveal the Apache 250 to be more powerful with the bigger 250cc mill producing close to 30bhp of maximum power with maximum torque of 22 Nm. Apache RTR 250 is also expected to get full faring along with a segment first - ABS. Apache RTR 250 is expected to cost close to Rs. 95,000 to 1,05,000.

Royal Enfield Electra Twin Spark Launched

rajiv — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:00:20 +0000

Royal Enfield India has launched the Electra Twin Spark with Unit Construction Engine (UCE) as the company upgrades its bikes to Bharat Stage IV emission norms which go into effect on the 1st of next month. The Electra Twinspark boasts of 19.8 bhp of peak power at 5250 rpm and a peak torque of 28 Nm at 4000 rpm. Weighing in at 180 kgs, the Electra Twinspark is capable of hitting a top speed of 120 kmph. The bike will be priced at Rs. 94,500/- for the disc version and Rs. 98,500/- for the disc and self start version.

The Electra now comes packed with the power and reliability of Royal Enfields latest Twin Spark UCE engine. Along with the UCE engine come the double benefits of more power , and better fuel economy, more reliability and lesser maintenance. In terms of styling the latest Electra still keeps it simple following the lines of the traditional Bullet but still adding its unmistakably distinctive style to it.

California Superbike School Comes To India

rajiv — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:57:12 +0000

The California Superbike School, the foremost motorcycle racing school in the world, has come to Chennai. The school was started by the legendary Keith Code, arguably the best known and most successful on track motorcycle instructor in the world and today operates in 15 countries, and comes to South East Asia for the first time. The school is dedicated to the improvement of riding skills for racing or just street riding. It has the most successful and comprehensive instruction program for almost all of motorcycling sport, and proudly includes winners of Moto GP and Super Sport Championships.

A few of the champions produced from the school are World Superbike Champion James Toseland, MotoGP 125cc World Champion Thomaas Luthi (personally coached by Andy Ibbot, who will be present at the Chennai Camp), World MotoGP Champions Chris Vermuellen, John Kocinski and Wayne Rainey. Since it's inception 1980, California Superbike School is on four continents, fifteen countries operating at 90 tracks and has trained over 150,000 riders.

The school is brought to India and South East Asia by Preethi, India's largest and most trusted brand of Mixer Grinders. Preethi is offering 24 riders a chance to be trained through a grueling 4-day camp which takes the participants through 4 levels of proficiency. Of the 24 riders, 16 riders are completely sponsored by Preethi. This is in keeping with its singular objective of providing valuable assistance to young, talented dedicated riders, who are unable to access the programs costing in excess of $5000 in the United States. The rest of the 8 vacancies cost Rs. 40,000/-each.

Red Rooster Racing, with it's two years of International Racing experience, partners Preethi in this event by providing bikes, mechanics and tyres for the coaches from California Superbike School. Red Rooster Racing is a unique company dedicated to promoting Indian talent in motor sports. RRR promotes and encourages Indian drivers and riders to compete in most major forms of motorsport in India and South East Asia. The company feels that motorsport is a fantastic avenue for brand building and marketing, as well as R&D possibilities that determine and improve the performance and safety of the vehicle.

200 Units Of Kawasaki Ninja 250R Sold

rajiv — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:53:03 +0000

Bajaj India has managed to sell 200 units of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R . Bajaj tries to justify why the Kawcker is such a hit by saying "What makes this motorcycle unique is its near-perfect combination of performance, riding comfort and ease of handling. As a result it is as popular among casual riders as it among serious enthusiasts. In India, in a market cluttered with overpowered litre class motorcycles, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R will be the only supersport motorcycle whose performance is practical for Indian conditions. And with a price tag of less than Rs.3 lacs, it is well within reach of those seeking a super sport motorcycle."

[Via: Motorbeam]

Yamaha To Launch Scooters In India

rajiv — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:46:55 +0000

Yamaha India plans to introduce scooters in the Indian market in order to tap the potential in the segment. The company is currently conducting a feasibility study on the scooter market, which is expected to be completed by the middle of this year. The feasibility study is focusing on areas such as the model to be introduced and possible time frame of launching the product in the country.

Yamaha India to Launch SZ & YBR

rajiv — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:16:57 +0000

According to a report by leading auto magazine BIKE INDIA Yamaha wants to achieve its target of capturing 10% market share in the coming years by riding on volumes. The Japanese bike maker has been successful in capturing the imagination of the youth by producing performance oriented bikes likes the R15 and FZ series. The firm now wants to introduce new models that would excite the masses who are looking for a reliable commuter bike.

The first bike is the Yamaha YBR , which is loosely based on the Alba. Going by the size and look of the engine it probably will be the 106cc mill used in the Alba, G5 and Crux with a slightly different state of tune. The bike would deliver around 65-70 kmpl and would have a sticker price of Rs 45,000 approx. It has a utilitarian design with a rear carrier and very basic styling. This bike would be targeted mostly at the rural areas and the entry level segment. The accurate figures can only be confirmed once the bike gets into production.

The other interesting bike is Yamaha SZ . The bike is aimed to deliver power with comfort and might sport the 123.7cc engine from the Gladiator range. Obviously seeking buyers who are looking for more out of their commuter bikes. So what they get is more power, comfort and styling. The bike has a nice and beefy front fairing, racy paint/graphics and sporty rear styling with a bold exhaust. However, the concept sans the disc brakes could mean that it would be aggressively priced. Though we hope to see a disc brake variant as well. The fuel economy should touch the 65 kmpl mark and the bike could be offered between Rs 50,000 to Rs 55,000.

[Via: BIKE INDIA]