The cost of the kit is Rs. 27,212 and it is the ideal choice for international racers using Honda bikes - Stiggy-Honda, Wilson-Craig-Honda, Hannspree-Althea-Honda, Red Viper. Compared to these tuned bikes the performance in Stunner will be worthy for the money spent. The Leovince is in the news also for its newly crafted top-range 'SBK Factory'silencer -in a oval shape with flat top and bottom sections, lightweight brushed alloy, a short 420mm body and 60mm tailpipe- the link to the engine with AISI 304 stainless pipework with racing type header fittings, a genuine carbon fibre support strap, 3D-style mounted kit - all these talk volumes of the efficiency of Leovince.

[Via: Vicky]

• Racing Exhaust System
• Exhaust Pipe
• Bracket Kit Exhaust

Engine Kit (for R15) - Rs. 31,000/- includes : -

• ECU
• Cam Shift
• Muffler Kit

Body kit (for FZ16 and R15) - Rs. 20,000/- includes : -

• Brake Caliper Bracket
• Brake Disc
• Brake Hose Front
• Brake Hose Rear
• Front Brake Master Cylinder
• Step Plate

Bajaj Auto Ltd had accused TVS Motor of copying its patented technology and moved the courts. In a petition , Bajaj claimed that though it had patent for an internal combustion engine with four stroke, two plugs and two valves configuration, TVS had infringed the rights as it had planned a new motorcycle with similar technology. On February 16, 2008, a single judge restrained TVS from using the technology on its new bike model.

On Monday, setting aside the order, a division Bench comprising justice S J Mukhopadhaya and Justice F M Ibrahim Kalifulla said photographs disclosed a marked difference between three valve configuration of TVS and the two valve configuration of Bajaj vis-a-vis the positioning of the twin plugs in the engine.

Concurring with the TVS' submission that its third valve is not merely a cosmetic change, the judges said improved internal combustion working on four stroke principle of Bajaj and the four stroke internal combustion engine with at least two inlet valve and one exhaust valve of TVS were distinct from each other and both were entitled to equal protection of the Patents Act.

While Bajaj obtained patent for its engine, TVS said it possessed licence for the same technology from AVL of Austria. The judges said that since TVS was supported by valid patent as licensee no interim injunction should have been granted against it.

[Via: motorbeam]

With the Indian Patent Office granting exclusive rights to Bajaj's "ExhausTEC" system used in their bikes, could spell trouble for TVS Motor Co. Ltd. The south Indian auto major has been using the same system to enhance engine performance of the Apache range.

The two firm were in a headlock earlier when TVS was about to launch the 125cc Flame with the digital twin spark technology. Bajaj Auto had filed a case alleging that TVS Motors had used the technology patented by it in 2002.

The court decided in favor of Bajaj Auto and TVS had to withdraw TVS Falme and re-launch the bike with a single-spark. The court ruling also barred TVS from using twin-spart technology on any of its future models.

According to Bajaj the "ExhausTEC" system significantly improves low and mid range torque in a single cylinder four stroke engine. The system involves a simple and effective method of uses an extra chamber with predetermind volume attached to the exhaust pipe.

The TVS big-wigs must be having sleepless nights as the Apache is one of their bestsellers and with the patent being granted they stand a risk of getting into another row with Bajaj. S. Ravikumar, vice-president, Bajaj Auto said that the patent has armed Bajaj with power of infringement and only time will tell what they plan to do next.

Well according to law gurus all is not over yet for TVS as they have an option to file a post-grant opposition within a year of the patent grant and challenge Bajaj's patent. Meanwhile, they can still continue to sell the Apache model questioning the very validity of the patent, and face Bajaj in the court should Bajaj file a legal suit.

[Via: BIKE]

New Pulsar 220cc DTS-FI will also get carbon fibre exhaust which will surely improve the masculinity of the pulsar but also unique exhaust beat.