Speedo Cars: 2009

Hero Honda Karizma Bike

How does it look
Indian bikers always wished for a bike like this, a real sporty looking bike, and their dreams have come true with the Hero Honda Karizma. On the first look, people would comment that the bike looks like a fighter jet! The air pocket in the front of the tank has been very precisely carved to blend aerodynamics with beauty.

Hero Honda's Engineers have put in several months of work in developing their flagship model Karizma. It is not easy to bring a foreign style to India without compromising the engine capacity and mileage (which are the most important factors for Indian bikes). The is technically the first bike in India in which the doom blends with the main body of the bike. One big advantage of this is that the handle bars are free to turn because there is no extra weight attached to it (like the head light and dashboard). Hero Honda Karizma is the first bike in India which came with pre-installed alloy wheels.

I like the tail part of Hero Honda Karizma very much. This is perhaps the only bike in India which features dual tail lamps. When you look at the tail part, it does look like a jet. The slogan 'Jet Set Go' is perfect. The seat is little raised for the pillion rider which gives it a really sporty look. The bike has been so perfectly designed that I could not imagine a suggestion for improvement. Considering the overall size of the bike, the tail part does seem to have the right size. In Pulsar, you can notice that the tail is too small compared to the size of its tank, but in Karizma the proportion of the sizes of various parts is perfect.

How does it perform
I can talk about performance all day long, because I have been personally using Hero Honda Karizma for the past four years! But I will try to keep this short and only highlight the main points.

Karizma is undoubtedly the bike with the highest horse power in India. (Considering bikes within the 1 Lakh Range). For a bike of 223 cc, 17 hp is really great! While driving, you can feel the surge of acceleration (and the surge of adrenalin!). You feel like like Hrithik Roshan if you give a full twist to the throttle. My Karizma is the first to dash of when the signal turns green, while others try to catch up with me, I look back to see that they are left far behind!

This bike is suitable both for city riding and riding in highways. As you put the fifth gear and slowly accelerate, the bike maintains its stability upto 110 Kmph, but later it gets a little shaky. I have personally tried going upto 125 Kmph, even though the claimed maximum speed is higher, I wouldn't recommend anyone to go faster than 110.

Looking into the dash board of the Hero Honda Karizma, we can see 2 dials, a RPM meter and a Speedometer and next to it is the digital panel which displays Fuel, a Trip meter, total distance and a digital clock! I really love the clock, I do not need to leave the handle bars to check the time in my wrist while driving! Visit the Karizma Photo Gallery to see pictures of the dash board.

The high beam and neutral indicators are situated in the speedometer dial. The indicators are bright enough so that you can easily see its status in bright sunlight.

Some people may think that such fast sport bikes are risky, but in my opinion, Hero Honda Karizma is the safest bike in India. Provided with adequate wheel base and body weight, the bike comes to halt easily from very high speeds without losing any stability.

How does it stand out

For people who love this bike, it is really hard to admire the competition. Right now Pulsar 220cc seems to be the only competition for Karizma, but I would say that it does not even stand a chance with this legend.

Hero Honda Karizma high cost and size is not just for the looks and power. Along with it you also get something priceless the Self Confidence and the King of the Road feeling. If in your college or institution, you are the only one with a Karizma, imagine the kind of feeling of uniqueness you will get. People will admire you for your bike and you will be known as The man who rides the Karizma.

Too many people have already bought Pulsars, CBZs and Apaches. If you are planning to buy a 150cc bike, wait for a few months, raise some more money and go for the best. Because great people drive great bikes.

Yamaha R15 Bike

Bikes, Yamaha Bikes, Yamaha R15 bike 11:34 PM

Heart on race, wheel on fire

An open invitation for public display of amazing power and engine performance is right here and it’s knocking on your pulse. And, every motorbike lover will love to own the head turning Yamaha R15 from the Yamaha’s portfolio!

Key Features
Watch it voodoo and cast a spell of magic with its forged-piston engine as the powerful 150 cc engine rides past you. If the look doesn’t, the sound will make you crazy about it. The R15 comes with a 150cc Liquid-Cooled robust Yamaha engine which gives you possibly the best ride over rugged terrains, gulled stretches and Indian roads. So who goes to Latasha next?

The Yamaha R15 is a classic 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder and 4-Valve, Fuel-Injected Engine, which means you are contributing in the anti pollution movement with the world! The bike is equipped with forged aluminum pistons in the engine which is usually a sports biking technology, a Delta box frame that offers you solid rigidity and 6-speed gear box, which lets you, well, just zoom through the road.

Great features and outstanding style constitutes this functional genius, which comes directly from the workstation of one of the largest automobile giant, The Yamaha has an awesome torque of 17 bhp from the advanced liquid-cooled 149.8cc engine and you can be sure that it wouldn’t let you down. Featured with liquid cooled engine, that is first of its kind for a two-wheeler technology in India, it performs amazingly well on a rough terrain, without giving much noise. And what more, the absorption of shocks is superb and a rider rarely feels the shocks transmitted to him. No wonder it’s a hot favorite.

Design
The most discussed bikes amongst the bike circles and even the college goers; the Yamaha R15 bike is stealing in looks. Bestowed with a perfect envious body, the Yamaha R15 is all set to hit the road. And soon in the near times the competitors may have to run for their money in the bike market. With the dreamy thing that R15 is, no doubt, the R15 is every bike lover’s dream-come-true bike, at least on roads of India.

Conclusion
No wonder, with its motocross suspension, its superb features and eye ogling style, this is just? Whoa, what a bike?

TVS Apache RTR 160 Fi Bike

Bikes, TVS Apache, TVS Bikes 9:52 PM

The TVS Apache RTR 160 is an excellent sports bike by TVS with a good speed and powerful engine. With looks and design to suit the fancy of almost every kind of user it gives a perfect user sensibility for both family as well as fun riders.

Design and Form

The overall dimensions of the TVS Apache RTR 160 give absolute user comfort. The new Apache RTR comes with some exciting new features like a digital speedometer, petal shaped disc breaks and a clip on the handlebar for different positions. The rear has split grab rail, a made over silencer and LED tail lamps. Not to forget the eye catching colors that it comes in.

Key Features

The bike comes with a 159.7CC engine that is powerful and develops a good torque. When compared to the Apache it has less of stroke and an increased bore. An increased wheel base makes place for a longer swing arm thereby making the bike more stable.
The new Apache has been upgraded with an EFI or Electronic Fuel Injection technology that enhances the power of this motorbike. The bike also gets the name TVS Apache RTR 160Fi due to this technology.

Other Features

The TVS Apache RTR 160 not only comes with an added digital speedometer it also has a clock, odometer, fuel gauge, an analog tachometer and two trip meters. A Naked chain cover, rear disk brakes, and a tank cowl are some of the other interesting features. Useful features like service and battery indicator also make this bike more user friendly.

Verdict

Inclusion of the latest empowering technology and enhancement of ergonomic features makes the TVS Apache RTR 160Fi more sought after. The bike is priced reasonably compared to its features and specifications and is aimed at the rider who wants a fine balance of a family vehicle, efficiency and style.

Bajaj Pulsar 180 dts-i Bike

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Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTSi is a visual treat with its mean muscular aerodynamic shape. Apart from the smashing look, Pulsar has lighter yet stronger alloy wheels, which when coupled with the longest wheelbase (1330mm) enhance the stability of the bike and at the same time make it more agile.

Key Features

The Bajaj Pulsar 180 dtsi places itself on par with other high end bikes and has a full throttle feel. The stronger alloy wheel coupled with a long wheelbase of 1330mm enhances the stability of the bike and also makes it more agile. One can sit with ease on the bike with its superior Shock absorption which reduces the vibrations to a minimum. The engine is improved with a stable chassis, a new design magnesium alloy wheel and Nitrox shock absorbers, rear suspension with triple-rated springs for handling extreme road conditions and terrain. The pillion seating is comfortable and the bike provides a mileage of about 45-50kmpl.

Whiling away, in its own devilish glory, the Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-I has a decent fuel efficiency and gives an average of 45-50 km per every liter of fuel. To its credit off course goes a cool acceleration t and linear and enough power on all the gears!

Design

As always, the pulsar is made to look sleek and cunning on the road. Robust, tough and looks like a devil that?s set to devour, the Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-I is really on. The Bajaj Pulsar 180cc is elegant in its looks with aerodynamic shape and has a flush-fitted tail lamp that?s kinda cool. The bike has an LCD speedo and tachometer console and the fuel tank gives the muscular shaped body to it, that you so go gaga about. The black styling provides the bike a sleek as well as subtle aggression and its scanty dashboard layout and a lighter yet stronger alloy wheels calls for low maintenance, as it wouldn?t rust. Switches are convenient for use and there is a tacho; a beam flasher.

Conclusion

Good looks, stunning style and great performance make the Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i, a great bike. It?s sporty, it?s functional and its fuel efficient and all set to put you on the move. It may look a little on the lighter side while on the toad, but on the whole, its just what you would like to have if you want a bike, that?s both roaring in engine and stealing in style.

Honda stunner CBF Bike

Bikes, Honda 9:59 PM

Get, set and zoooom

Open the door for untrodden roads and hoot along with the call of the wild with the tough and muscular Honda Stunner CBF Self Drum. Don’t be puzzled if you get addicted to it.

Key Features

Great features and outstanding style constitutes this functional genius, which comes directly from the workstation of one of the largest automobile giant, known worldwide as Honda. Featured with a 4stroke, air cooled OHC single cylinder and digital ignition, that facilitates quick start, this gives you a proper mileage of 48 to 50 Km per hour, so that you can cover distances in no time. And you can really do those dash and dribble with it as it has to its credit a maximum torque of 11Nm @ 6500rpm.

Design

The Honda Stunner CBF is possibly custom made for those real ?men? out there. Solid, muscular and extremely masculine, the Honda Stunner CBF Self Drum is synchronized with an aerodynamic design that gives its biker the ultimate freedom to experience its power kick while riding through the wind. And blimey, it is truly a stunner. Decked with a 35W halogen and minted in rocking colors, this is a hit among youngsters for sure and it’s a given.

Conclusion

It has good looks and great style but is minimal in extraordinary good features. Generally a good starter option and does a very good job in giving you comfort, mileage and a tangy, sporty look that’s so in and if you want a bike that’s funky and aver

age in features.

TVS Scooty Streak Moped

Mopeds, TVS 10:30 PM

TVS, the company that has to its credit one of the most successful mini scooters in India, Scooty Pep and it has recently launched Scooty Streak, another promising bike for youngsters. The TVS Scooty Streak is designed to capture the 100 cc plus four stroke scooter market.

While the 90 cc Scooty Pep was targeted towards young women, with the 100 cc plus Scooty Streak TVS plans to get hold on a larger customer base by targeting young male customers as well. TVS Scooty Streak, although a class in itself, has been positioned against bikes like Aviator from Honda, Access from Suzuki and Flyte from Kinetic.

The old looks of the Scooty Pep are retained but the bike still has a new charm to it with super styling and smart looks just right to woo the metrosex scooter riders. New additions include the mobile charger, a lockable glove box, anti skid wide tyers and more. The exterior of the Scooty Streak have been slightly modified to give it a cooler look. The seat is designed to give you a feel of sitting on the bike, the head lamp is slightly tweaked to make it look sharp and the blinkers have been given the triangle shape to give it a young and stylish look. The mirrors on the handle have the body color back to add to the zing. Like in the Scooty Pep, the foot board is plain and easy in the Scooty Streak also. If only the petrol tank had not been fit into the back, it would have so much more cooler to get the fuel filled without getting down like in a bike.

The scooter is available in 5 colors – black, red, blue, pink and mauve, all designed to impress its target segment – teen youth. Moreover, the brand ambassador for the TVS Scooty Streak is Sania Mirza, the youth icon, a strategy sure woo the target segment.

The new Scooty from TVS is equipped with all aluminum shock absorbers to ensure an easy and bump free ride even on pot-holed city roads and enhanced wet braking to ensure safety even on wet roads. The engine is especially designed light weight engine to provide enhanced fuel economy, perhaps the best in the class. With a product so superior, TVS surprises you with its value pricing. Priced at INR 36,000 ex-showroom, the TVS Scooty Streak gives you all the worth for you money, more probably.

BAJAJ PLATINA 125cc Dtsi Bike

Bajaj Bikes, Bajaj Platina 125cc, Bikes, motorbikes 3:04 AM

STREET RIDER
After the success of its Bajaj Platina 100cc, Bajaj auto Ltd has too entered the race of 125cc motorbikes, by introducing its 125cc platina bike. This bike offers great riding experience coupled with user friendly design and advance technology.

DESIGN
It has a fairly simple design, compared to other bikes like Honda Stunner in the same segment. It has ample foot rest and back rest for greater comfort during long drives. The lighter alloy wheels provide with greater stability and road holding ability.

USP
The bike is incorporated with a powerful Bajaj platina 125cc DTS Si engine with a displacement of 125cc. DTS Si engine which results in a maximum speed of 90 Kmph and a mileage of 50 to 60Kmpl. Moreover the engine provides a good start up even in chilling climate.

The available Wet multi disc clutch is highly powerful along with easy gear changes. The incorporated brakes works very instantly for greater safety. The battery provided is maintenance free, which is an added advantage. The bike delivers great performance even at low rpm due to its ExhausTEC (Torque Expansion Chamber) technology. It has unique ride control switch which offers greater mileage per liter.

CONCLUSION
This self starter bike is the most fuel efficient bike in this segment and yet economical compared to other competitors like Hero Honda Splender.

Kawasaki Vulcan 2000

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Oh! It’s an awesome looking bike- the new Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 launched in the latest. One look at it and the first word that comes to your mind is power. With its stylishly curved body and a perfect blend of conventional and modern features, this cruiser is going to steal your hearts away sooner than you realize it!

The motorcycle features huge V-Twin cruisers and a muscled yet flowing design.

The retro design gives a hint of the powerful machine that you are going to lay your hands on. Though the ride is extremely comfortable and the body is designed keeping in mind the physical comfort of the rider.

The Vulcan 2000 is an eye pleasing balance of covered body parts in titanium and black color and gives and extremely polished look from the back to the front. The attention to detail is evident by the beautiful nacelle provided around the headlight which has no less than four bulbs and beams with unsurpassed power on the road.

The marvel of the design is so that the fuel tank ends and seamlessly blends into the saddle holding the passenger seat providing a beautiful flow and comfortable ride. All in all, the latest Vulcan 2000 has looks that are sure to generate every boys envy and every girls love!

A noticeable feature in the design of the bike is its low height. This is the result of the push rod valve actuation that gives a low center of gravity.

BMW X6 M 555 HP Engine

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M Driver's Package the X6 M will hit 171 MPH!

2009 BMW X6 red

2009 aggressive new Concept

X6 engine jacket

X6 M 555 HP Engine

Average fuel consumption in the EU cycle: 13.9 litres/100 kilometres
(equal to 20.3 mpg imp)

2009 BMW X6 white

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BMW calls the X6 a Sports Activity Coupe.

2009 BMW X6 white

BMW X6 white

X6 white photo gallery

BMW X6 white test drive

X6 desktop wallpaper

X6 white Dynamic Performance Control

It's the latter that makes the X6 so special.Don't expect the X6 to be the last vehicle to use Dynamic Performance Control.

Bmw X6 HOT!

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Today was the long-awaited premiere of one of the most anticipated vehicles this year - a concept BMW X6. This crossover with the silhouette coupé launch new compact SUV class called SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle), which means "a sports car for active lifestyles."
BMW X6

Presentation Model X6 place in the international automobile exhibition in Frankfurt.
BMW X6

Visitors could not see the serial version, a concept, though, as claimed by Bavarii, car almost ready for production and will be in car dealerships as early as 2008.
BMW X6

According to Boss BMW designer Chris Bengla (Chris Bangle) for a good concept in the serial model requires very little time. "And, without a doubt, the new X6 falls in that category.
BMW X6

Designer Pierre Leclair (Pierre Leclercq), which owes its car appearance, said that X6" is a sports car, a BMW spirit.
BMW X6

2010 BMW X6 M shows up

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2010 BMW X6 M shows up photo gallery (2009 New York Auto Show):

BMW X6 M shows up

BMW X6 M red

X6 M red side view

X6 M wheel

automotive head lamp

BMW X6 luxury design

X6 M logo rear

Six-speed automatic transmission funnels all that power to BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system. M Sport seats and an M Sport steering wheel are the most obvious changes.