Dual disc brakes for the 150cc bikes Honda CB Dazzler, Hero Honda Hunk and Yamaha R15

The trend of latest attributes in bikes are increasing tremendously well in the Indian auto market. Presently, the premium segment bikes are available with single disc brakes. After getting huge demand of dual disc brakes for the 150cc bikes from the auto market, the leading two-wheeler manufacturers are looking forward to introduce the next generation dual disc brakes bikes in India. It is speculated, Honda CB Dazzler, Hero Honda Hunk and Yamaha R15 might be launched with the dual disc brakes soon in India. However, the officially announced has not yet received by any major auto market leader. Currently, the all three premium bikes are getting wonderful response from the Indian buyers.



Honda CB Dazzler is a upgraded version of already existing Honda Unicorn. It is powered by 4 Stroke, Air Cooled OHC, Single Cylinder which is generating top power output of 14 Bhp at 8000 rpm and produces peak torque of 13 Nm at 5500 rpm with its 149.1cc displacement. On the other hand, Hero Honda Hunk, which is the much popular premium motorcycle brand of Hero Honda motors India.



The Hero Honda Hunk is loaded features with a 149.2cc, 4 stroke, air cooled, single cylinder, OHC configuration. The powertrain of Hero Honda Hunk is offering maximum output of 14.4 PS power at 8,500 rpm and churns out a peak torque of 12.80 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Behind of them, Yamaha R15 might also be available in dual disc brakes. It is presently offering extremely well performance across the country.



It comes loaded with 149.8cc, Liquid cooled, 4stroke, SOHC that produces top power output of 17BHP at 8500 RPM while delivers maximum torque of 15 Nm at 7500 rpm. Hero Honda Karizm ZMR, Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Bajaj Pulsar 220 are currently available with dual disc brakes. Apart from that launch, India bike lovers will see the new bikes in India that includes Bmw K1300s, Honda Interceptor, Honda Cbr, Vibgyor Shark, Kawasaki Ninja 650R and more.

Hyosung GT650R and ST7 to be launched by December 2010

Hyosung Motors, Korean based major two-wheeler manufacturer, is all set to launch two new massive motorcycles Hyosung GT650R and ST7 in India by the end of this current calender year (2010). The company has recently collaborated with Garware Group that will handle all the marketing stuff across the country. All Hyosung Bikes will come in various categories under the segment of the country. According to some news reports, the Hyosung GT 650R is super sports bike, while Hyosung ST7 is an cruiser motorcycle. The new Hyosung ST7 comes loaded with 4 strokes, liquid cooled, 90 V Twin, 4 valves per cylinder and DOHC valve. The power plant of this bike can expect to generate awesome output power of 60 bhp and 63 Nm of top torque at 7500 rpm with its 678.2cc displacement. The price of Hyosung ST7 is believed to be tagged at around Rs. 6,50,000 (ex-showroom).



The new bike has specially designed with advanced attributes to make it more comfy and classy. The Hyosung ST7 might be loaded with 5 speed manual transmission Gearbox along with Wet-Multi plate clutch. Behind of it, Hyosung GT 650R will also getting ready to be hits along with Hyosung ST7 in the Indian auto market. The new bike will attract new customers, who are planning to get next generation super sports bike in India.



The new Hyosung GT 650R is loaded features with 650cc, 4-Stroke, V Twin, 2 cylinders, Liquid cooled DOHC machine which might be offered maximum power output of 54.2kw at 9000rpm while produces peak torque of 60.9 Nm /@ 7250rpm. As per officially reports, the price of new Hyosung GT 650R to be tagged at Rs. 500,000(ex-showroom). The aerodynamic graphics of the bike is sure to attract a large number of new customers providing a greater speed and also proves to be efficient enough. Both Hyosung bikes will take on with major super sports and cruiser bikes in the Indian auto market.

Hero Honda Karizma ZMR and Karizma R difference

Hero Honda Karizma, India's one of the most popular premium motorcycles brand, which is selling by the country's biggest two-wheeler producer, Hero Honda. The company had introduces Hero Honda Karizma R in May 2003. The Karizma R is continuously getting overwhelming response from the Indian buyers. But the beginning of Karizma R was not more effective. After getting huge success from the India auto market, the company was introduces an improved version of Karizma, called as Karizma ZMR Fi. The new Hero Honda Karizma ZMR looks much larger than the existing version of Karizma. The most popular premium motorcycle brand specilally designed for the Indian market by the country's major auto maker, Honda.



The styling of Karizma is inspired by Honda VFR800. The new version of Karizma looking little bit different than the Karizma R. The new model is additionally packed with fuel injected, Oil cooled, fully digital console, new graphic and more, which makes it more stylish and comfy. It comes loaded with 4 Stroke Single Cylinder OHC, Oil Cooled, PGM Fi machine which is offering awesome power output of 17.6 Bhp at 7000 rpm, which is slightly more than Karizma R.



The torque of Karizma ZMR PGM Fi is producing maximum output of 18.35 Nm at 6000 rpm with its 223cc displacement. The new generation Karizma is available with Self Start option only. The Hero Honda Karizma has been creating their strong position in the premium bike segment of the country. Presently, the demand of Karizma ZMR PGM Fi is quickly increasing in the auto market. It also getting tough competition with Bajaj Avanger 220, Yamaha YZF R15, Kawasaki Ninja 250R, etc.

Official ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Schedule/Fixtures

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 is all set to commence in full action from 19th February, 2011. A total of 49 matches will be played between 14 countries from around the world. The official schedule of Cricket World Cup 2011 along with their dates, timing and venue is given below. The tournament will occur in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh).

Groups:

A: Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Canada, Kenya

B: India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Schedule:

• Saturday, 19 Feb, 14:30 – Bangladesh v India, Dhaka

• Sunday, 20 Feb, 9:30 – New Zealand v Kenya, Chennai

• Sunday, 20 Feb, 14:30 – Sri Lanka v Canada, Hambantota

• Monday, 21 Feb, 14:30 – Australia v Zimbabwe, Ahmedabad

• Tuesday, 22 Feb, 14:30 – England v Netherlands, Nagpur

• Wednesday, 23 Feb, 14:30 – Pakistan v Kenya, Hambantota

• Thursday, 24 Feb, 14:30 – South Africa v West Indies, New Delhi

• Friday, 25 Feb, 14:30 – Australia v New Zealand, Nagpur

• Friday, 25 Feb, 9:30 – Bangladesh v Ireland, Dhaka

• Saturday, 26 Feb, 14:30 – Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Colombo

• Sunday, 27 Feb, 14:30 – India v England, Kolkata

• Monday, 28 Feb, 14:30 – West Indies v Netherlands, New Delhi

• Monday, 28 Feb, 9:30 – Zimbabwe v Canada, Nagpur

• Tuesday, 1 Mar, 14:30 – Sri Lanka v Kenya, Colombo

• Wednesday, 2 Mar, 14:30 – England v Ireland, Bangalore

• Thursday, 3 Mar, 9:30 – South Africa v Netherlands, Mohali

• Thursday, 3 Mar, 14:30 – Pakistan v Canada, Colombo

• Friday, 4 Mar, 9:30 – New Zealand v Zimbabwe, Ahmedabad

• Friday, 4 Mar, 14:30 – Bangladesh v West Indies, Dhaka

• Saturday, 5 Mar, 14:30 – Sri Lanka v Australia, Colombo

• Sunday, 6 Mar, 14:30 – India v Ireland, Bangalore

• Sunday, 6 Mar, 9:30 – England v South Africa, Chennai

• Monday, 7 Mar, 14:30 – Kenya v Canada, New Delhi

• Tuesday, 8 Mar, 14:30 – Pakistan v New Zealand, Pallekele

• Wednesday, 9 Mar, 14:30 – India v Netherlands, New Delhi

• Thursday, 10 Mar, 14:30 – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Pallekele

• Friday, 11 Mar, 9:30 – West Indies v Ireland, Mohali

• Friday, 11 Mar, 14:30 – Bangladesh v England, Chittagong

• Saturday, 12 Mar, 14:30 – India v South Africa, Nagpur

• Sunday, 13 Mar, 9:30 – New Zealand v Canada, Mumbai

• Sunday, 13 Mar, 14:30 – Australia v Kenya, Bangalore

• Monday, 14 Mar, 14:30 – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Pallekele

• Monday, 14 Mar, 9:30 – Bangladesh v Netherlands, Chittagong

• Tuesday, 15 Mar, 14:30 – South Africa v Ireland, Kolkata

• Wednesday, 16 Mar, 14:30 – Australia v Canada, Bangalore

• Thursday, 17 Mar, 14:30 – England v West Indies, Chennai

• Friday, 18 Mar, 14:30 – Sri Lanka v New Zealand, Mumbai

• Friday, 18 Mar, 9:30 – Ireland v Netherlands, Kolkata

• Saturday, 19 Mar, 14:30 – Australia v Pakistan, Colombo

• Saturday, 19 Mar, 9:30 – Bangladesh v South Africa, Dhaka

• Sunday, 20 Mar, 9:30 – Zimbabwe v Kenya, Kolkata

• Sunday, 20 Mar, 14:30 – India v West Indies, Chennai

• Wednesday, 23 Mar, 14:30 – First quarter-final, Dhaka

• Thursday, 24 Mar, 14:30 – Second quarter-final, Colombo

• Friday, 25 Mar, 14:30 – Third quarter-final, Dhaka

• Saturday, 26 Mar, 14:30 – Fourth quarter-final, Ahmedabad

• Tuesday, 29 Mar – First semi-final, Colombo

• Wednesday, 30 Mar – Second semi-final, Mohali

• Saturday, 2 April – Final, Mumbai

Get ready for the action packed Cricket World Cup 2011 and book your tickets now!

A growth of 42.75% accounted by Hero Honda !!

Hero Honda, a world famous bike maker, with its ever highest sales has accounted a growth of 42.75% in the current financial year. The company with its ever dynamic products is facing astounding demands and have become the most favourite of the Indian customers. Hero Honda always take care of its user requirements and keep updating them with the latest and most enhanced models time to time. The company with a view of increasing its sales is coming up with its ever powerful and fastest bikes in India. Also the company provides its bikes with the most astonishing and belligerent looks as per the customers demand.




The sales of the company for October 2010 accounted to be 5,05,552 units being 1,51,396 units more than that of the previous year that measures to be 3,54,156 units. With this it is also enquired that this is the first time that Hero Honda crossed a number of 5 lakh with its sales. The company reported an increase of 69,619 units over the April duration of 2010. The company this year has been showing a continuous increase to its sales month by month with growing demands. The enterprise with its hard work and efficient products have made it possible to cross the line of 4 lakh and reach great heights.



The charismatic performance definitely is to force the company to increase its production and also to come up with new products for the customers. Also the Hero Honda assures its customers to keep providing them with ever captivating and outstanding two-wheelers. The company nowadays in a way to become the best seller of the country has also been campaigning for its bikes all over and a recent campaign by the company took place during the Common Wealth Games 2010 which was held in New Delhi.

The Hero Honda with a view to attract a large mob also announced a launch of its 8 new models altogether with different ranges suiting the customer requirements.

Ducati Diavel ready to launch in India

Its time for Indian bike enthusiast to celebrate as the Italian bike manufacturer will soon launch its big devil, Ducati Diavel in India. The recently launched Ducati Diavel is finding its way to Indian markets.

With a 162bhp, 94lb/ft of torque and weight of 210kg/463lbs (dry) is adding new definition to cruisers. The bike is a muscular monster, unchained to take the roads away. It is equipped with a three mode ride by wire throtte and a slipper clutch that makes a 240-section rear.



With a little more spice to the Diavel segment there is Ducati Diavel carbon variant which appoints carbon fiber bodywork with Marchesini wheels to trickle the weight down to 207kg/456lbs.

Coming to the most controversial part of the bike, the excessive bulky size and the exceptional size of the back tire, Ducati comments, “A massive 240 section rear tyre was a perfect example of how Diavel designers used a no-compromise attitude when applying their wish list of features. The sheer width of rubber communicates so much power and style that the R&D team vowed to find a way to make it handle – even if they knew the image would send a seismic shock through the industry.”



Diavel is the local dialect for 'devil' and true to its name the bike gives you the feeling of the real devil unchained to show the real power. Keeping i mind the cruiser tradition, this model is accompanied with a low seat height with just 30.3 inches.

Coming to the tail side of the bike, under it are placed LED taillights. The headlight is rakish with the looks similar to Monster's. The neatness in design can also be sen in the placement of license plate.

Ducati Diavel is loaded with a 50mm Marzocchi USD forks which are fully adjustable. The steering lock is available at striking 70 degree. Which means that the Diavel would be maneuverable at low speeds. The rear shock is placed horizontally underneath the engine and are fully adjustable. Brembo Monoblocks breaks are used in the bike which measure 320mm front discs.

The front wheel measures 3.7×17” with a 120/70-17 Pirelli but when it comes to rear it is created at a sport profile with a massive size of 8×17” rear wheel and 240×45-17 tire.

Ducati has done a real tough job on Diavel and it is evident from is looks. The review of this monter is badly awaited in Indian markets.

Maruti Suzuki sales in October 2010

India’s car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 118,908 vehicles in October 2010, growing 39.2 per cent over the same month last year. This includes 11,353 units of exports. In October 2009, the company had sold a total of 85,415 vehicles including 13,864 units for export markets. For the first time, the company crossed 1 lakh units sales mark in the domestic market in October 2010, touching 107,555 units. The previous highest domestic sales was 95,148 units in September 2010.



The October 2010 sales marked the highest ever numbers in all large volume segments:A2 segment: 77,502 (previous highest 68,921 units in Sep10); A3 segment: 11,621 (previous highest 10,883 units in May10) and C segment: 15,379 (previous highest 14,157 units in Aug10).

In October 2010, the sales in A2 segment grew by 50.7 per cent while in the A3 segment the sales growth was 32 per cent, as compared to October 2009. The sales growth in the C segment was 91.8 per cent while sales in B segment were up 151.2 per cent over October 2009.