Honda's VFR1200F is powered by a Liquid-cooled 4-stroke UNICAM 76° V-4 engine 1237 cc that generates a peak power of 170 hp (127 kW) and a maximum torque of 129 Nm. The transmission is Six-speed automatic with two modes and manual mode (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission). This superbike sports front dual full-floating 320mm discs with CBS six-piston calipers with ABS and rear single 276mm disc with CBS two-piston caliper with ABS brakes.

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This also means its time for the annual Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey. Into its sixth edition, the Odyssey first took place in 1997 but since 2005, it has been happening on a yearly basis and has ever since has turned into an annual biking nirvana for some.

This year, the ride will kick off from Delhi on the 15th of June, and will cover the highs of Leh-Ladakh as well as the cold deserts of Spiti Valley before ending back at New Delhi on the 28th.

The participating fee has gone up by a small margin but we don't think it will hinder the participating from Royal Enfield fans and owners. We will as usual be there and needless to say it will be a good platform to know our readers better too.

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This question probably powered him to design the CAF-E hybrid motorcycle concept. The CAF-E is a petrol-electric hybrid, powered by a parallel-twin engine with twin superchargers and an electric motor that's fed by a lithium-ion battery pack! According to the designer the bike is a 'parallel hybrid' as the petrol engine and the electric motor work together to produce power.

Cameron reveals that the secret to this arrangement is the transmission which is based around Toyota's Synergy Drive. The Synergy Drive is a computer-controlled gear arrangement that combines the output of both power plants seamlessly according to load and conditions. He further adds that it is very compact and ideal for motorcycle application as it is a stepless CVT type of transmission.

Cameron doesn't think the CAF-E would be very expensive to produce as the hybrid technology showcased in the CAF-E has already been proven in the car world. He expects the bike to retail for the same amount as 'upper-range Harley money' if it gets produced.

As Toyota, Honda and General Motors have already shelled out huge amounts of money to develop the technology while he just adapted it over to two wheels. Tim Cameron is an Australian motorcycle designer who had earlier designed the Travertson V-Rex and VR-2.

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'I got a good deal. It's really fast and so enjoyable to drive. My wife thinks so too, and I'm starting to run out of excuses why I can't let her drive it,' says Guintoli.

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Suzuki GSX-R1000 2009

The Hayabusa is the world's fastest superbike while the Intruder is a cruiser-style machine, and both cost more than Rs 12.5 lakh, largely because of the import duties levied on foreign bikes in India.

Suzuki hopes to be able to sell a total of about 300 units of the two bikes by the end of this year. The company is also expected to bring in more machines from its sportsbike range, including the iconic GSX-R1000.

[Via: indiaautomotive]

2009 Yamaha FZ1 Naked....

Yamaha India now have some interesting plans to tackle this situation. Our sources tell us that the company has sent the FZ1 for homologation in India. We also hear that the Semi-Knocked Down kit or the SKD route is being considered for the bike. This will put the FZ1 in a much lesser price bracket - less than even the Honda CB1000R which is the cheapest imported litre-class bike currently available here.

The FZ1 is powered by a 998cc liquid-cooled engine producing a maximum power of 150PS at 11000rpm. The bike will either sport a quarter fairing or will be a completely naked one. This Yamaha can prove to be the perfect option for the city as well as for those long Sunday morning rides. With the FZ1 entering the market and at a much affordable price, the war of the Japs is definitely going to be a level higher now.

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Honda CB1000R Photos....

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade photos....