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Honda India Launches CBF Stunner Fi

rajiv — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:23:09 +0000

The CBF stunner was the Honda's attempt to attract young customers who love performance and style. In a similar bid, Bajaj had earlier announced it would launch sporty version of XCD 125cc. Honda India has succeded well with the Stunner CBF.

Honda showcased the CBF stunner concept at the Auto Expo and since then the enthusiasm of bike lovers have raised anticapting its launch. Now, Honda Bikes India has come up with the Fi variant of CBF Stunner.

The new stunner Fi pumps out 11bhp of peak power and 11Nm of peak torque which is almost same in comparison to the non-fi version. Honda CBF Stunner Fi has been priced at Rs64,700 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Honda CBF Stunner FI Launched!!

rajiv — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:14:50 +0000

Honda has unveiled the new CBF 125 at Intermot Colonge Show 2008. The bike is same as the one sold in India except a few styling changes and fuel ignition. The CBF125 uses a single cylinder 125cc 4 stroke engine which is fueled by electronic injection and compiles with Euro 3 norms. The FI version of the CBF Stunner produces 11bhp and 11NM of torque, similar to the non-FI Indian version.

The CBF125 will be available in four colours - Sports Red, Black, Space Silver metallic. CBF is expected to go on sale for around £2500.

[Via: indiaautomotive]

Royal Enfield has launched the ‘Bullet Classic’ 500 EFi

rajiv — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:50:47 +0000

Royal Enfield has launched the 'Bullet Classic' 500 EFI at the Cologne Internation bike show. 'Bullet', the longest running model in continuous production since 1932, keeps its authentic vintage styling and the brilliant one color appearance from the yesteryears and combines it with newer technology from today.

The new 'Bullet Classic' 500 EFI conforms to the G2 bullets of the early 1950's retaining the quintessential classic British style of post worldwar II times with the same front and rear mudguard, the headlight casing, the fuel tank, the oval tool box, the exhaust fins, speedomter dials, single-seat spring saddle, tail light assembly and the headlamp cap.

The UCE (Unitary Construction Engine) 500cc engine is inspired by the 'Clipper 250′ engine from Royal Enfield from the older times and retains the pushrod construction but comes with electronic fuel injection and develops a healthy 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm and a massive 41.2 nm of torque @ 4000 rpm.

According to Royal Enfield, these figures are good enough to give the bike a cruising speed of 70 mph. The claimed fuel efficiency is 3.5 L/100 kms which equates to around 29 kmpl, which is very decent for a bike with 500cc single cylinder engine.

The bike also comes with electric start as standard and a 280 mm Disc brake at the front. The bike is available in 3 colors - Red, Black and Green. Royal Enfield will launch the Bullet Classic in Germany next month followed by a pan European launch in 2009.

TVS Motor aims 15 per cent of premium bike segment

rajiv — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:33:09 +0000

TVS Motor Company has said that its is expecting to garner a 15 per cent marketshare in India in the premium bike segment. The company has revealed that at least 2.5 lakh Apache RTR bikes have been sold in the country since its launch three years back. As against 4 per cent year-on-year growth in the premium bike segment, TVS has registered a growth of about 32 per cent in this segment.

India's third largest two-wheeler company has said all this on the sidelines of a mass delivery function hosted by them on 19th September in Hyderabad wherein about 250 bikes were handed over to customers. Currently, Andhra Pradesh is currently the second largest market for premium bikes in India after Delhi.

According to a senior representative of TVS Motor Company, Apache is the result of TVS's racing heritage and has been designed to woo youngsters both on looks and performance. He also added that nearly 60,000 to 70,000 bikes are sold on an average, depending on the market trends. He also said that the newly-launched Apache RTR Fi will help the company in enhancing its marketshare in the premium bike segment in India. The model is currently sold in selected cities and would be available countrywide shortly.