Passionate Riding: February 2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

CHEVEROLET BEAT

CHEVROLET BEAT

Expected Price in Mumbai: Rs 4,45,000

General Motors India has launched Chevrolet Beat only with petrol engine option but it is available with three variants. All three variants of Chevrolet Beat are powered by the same capacity engine but they differ in terms luxuries and other features. All three variants of Chevrolet Beat are equipped with the 1.2L, 1199cc, 16Valve DOHC petrol engine that produces 80.5PS of maximum power with 108Nm of maximum torque and delivers excellent engine performance. This higher level of power and torque results excellent acceleration and performance thus the car never vibrates even after 100kmph speed. According to the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India), the Chevrolet Beat offers mileage 18.6kmpl in standard test conditions.

Chevrolet Beat is a stylish car which will features funky exteriors with its large raked headlamps, body colored bumper, body colored door handles and ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors), bold and aggressive front grille. The rear view of Chevrolet Beat is also very attractive with its high mounted tail lamps with chrome surroundings on tail lamps, chrome finished tail gate handles and rear spoilers. The interiors of Chevrolet Beat will also very stylish and it is packed with lots of new generation advanced luxurious features that generally luxury segment sedans offer. The dual tone dashboard of Chevrolet Beat is packed with highly advanced instrument cluster, fabric upholstery, leather covered steering wheel, leather covered gear knob, and adjustable, comfortable and sporty seats makes.

The all new Chevrolet Beat is loaded with an array of safety and security features that are 2.5Mph impact proof bumpers, height adjustable front and rear seat headrest, front fog lamps, central locking, front disc brakes, CHMSL, day and night IRVM as standard feature while ABS (Antilock Brake System) that ensures car will never skid out of control in case of hard braking at slippery surface, Dual Front Airbags and Front Seat Belts with Load Limiters are present as option.

Chevrolet Beat PS: It is the base variant of Chevrolet Beat that comes without Power Windows, Roof Rails, Rear Spoiler, Central Locking, Climate Control, Fog Lamps, etc.

Chevrolet Beat LS: This variant is the base model in the Beat LPG series. It comes with features such as Height adjustable Front Headrest and Central Locking.

Chevrolet Beat LT: This is the top end variant in the Beat LPG series. It hosts one more feature in addition to the above variant, Front Fog lamps for better clarity during thick winters.

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Aprilia Mana 850

APRILIA MANA 850

expected Price in India: 311500 INR.

The Mana is a mid-displacement sports motorcycle with engine mapping modes and a unique Gear System that allows automatic or semi-automatic control of the drive system for sports performance.

Part of the massive Piaggio Group, the origins of Aprilia date back to just after the Second World War, when its founder, Alberto Beggio, established a factory in Noale, province of Venice, to manufacture bicycles.
The products of this small workshop laid the foundation for innovation, quality and technological capabilities that have become Aprilia trademarks.

Initially shown at the 2006 EICMA Milan Bike Show, the Aprilia Mana 850 was released as a 2007 model in Europe and has now made its way across the pond as the 2009 Aprilia 850 Mana.
Giving Aprilia its due, this is not a concept machine like those currently being shown by many other manufacturers, but a well-designed and finely executed two-wheeler that looks, feels and handles like an extremely competent mid-displacement sports motorcycle.
Although admittedly less hard-edged than its smaller sibling the 750 Shiver, the Mana has all the performance and handling goodies found on other sports-oriented Aprilia models. Aprilia is renowned for its sports machines and the Mana does nothing to change detract from that reputation.

The Aprilia Mana 850 is unusual in that it features a manual/auto gearbox. The Mana 850's transmission can be switched between a manual 7 speed gearboxes. That is controlled via handlebar mounted buttons, and a CVT (Continually Variable Transmission). And auto with three modes which are sport, touring and rain covering all scenarios. 'Sport' keeps the engine speed near its peak power. 'Touring' lowers the revs slightly to conserve fuel. And the 'Rain' setting reduces torque to lower the chance of any wheel spin. The Aprilia Mana 850's unconventional gearbox is connected to a new 850 cc V-twin developing 75 horsepower and 56 ft lbs of torque, controlled via an electronic drive-by-wire throttle. The Aprilia Mana 850 also features a large helmet storage compartment where the fuel tank is normally found.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Yamaha YZF-R7

The Yamaha YZF-R7 OW02 is a race homologation motorcycle of limited production run of only 500 units. It was designed to compete in the Superbike World Championship and Suzuka 8 Hours endurance races. It has a 749 cc, 20-valve (5 valves per cylinder) inline-four engine DOHC producing 107 hp (80 kW), or 139 hp (104 kW) when the other, unused bank of fuel injectors is activated, and over 162 hp (120 kW) in race trim.

The R7 was built for racing 'out of the box', implied by the chassis, which was derived from information and geometry from the YZR500 machines of the period. The R7 was specified with Öhlins suspension components, a shortened Deltabox II frame and weight of just slightly over the 162 kg (360 lb) minimum of superbike regulations.

The intentions of the R7 were further underlined, with its designation of "OW-02" and the lack of any pillion/passenger provision.