Passionate Riding: March 2011

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

The Ninja ZX-10R is a Kawasaki sport bike and the follow-up to the ZX-9R. It was originally released in 2004 with minor revisions in 2005. It combines an ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes. In 2004 and 2005 the ZX-10R won Best Superbike from Cycle World magazine and the prestigious international Masterbike competition.

Class: Sport bike

Engine: 998 cc (60.9 cu in), 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16 valves

Bore/Stroke: 76.0 × 55.0 mm (2.99 × 2.17 in)

Transmission: close-ratio 6speed, slipper clutch

Wheelbase: 54.7 in (1,390 mm)

Seat height: 32.5 in (830 mm)

Weight: 386 lb (175 kg) (dry)/432 lb (196 kg) (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)

Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection

Front Suspension: 43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs

Rear Suspension: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring.

Front Brakes: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with semi-floating 300 mm (11.8 in) petal discs

Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc with single-piston caliper

Front Tire: 120/70ZR-17

Rear Tire: 190/50ZR-17 190/55ZR-17

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Aprilia RSV 1000 R

The Aprilia RSV 1000 R is a super bike motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 2004. Along with the bike's redesign Aprilia renamed the RSV from RSV Mille to RSV 1000 R. It is offered in three versions: RSV 1000 R is the standard version, the higher spec version is the RSV 1000 R Factory, and Aprilia made a limited edition version called RSV 1000 R Nera.

Class: super bike

Engine: 998 cc V-twin, 4-stroke, liquid cooled

Top speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)

Power: 105.24 kW (143.09 PS; 141.13 hp) @ 10000 rpm

Torque: 10.3 kg·m (101 N·m; 75 ft·lbf) @ 8000 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, chain drive

Brakes: Front: Dual disc, Rear: single disc

Wheelbase: 1,415 mm (55.7 in)

Seat height: 825 mm (32.5 in)

Weight: 189 kg (417 lb) (dry)

Fuel capacity: 21 litres (1,281.5 cu in)

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

TVS NEO

TVS NEO

Expected Price: Rs. 48,000

TVS Motors is planning to launch TVS Neo in India by October 2011. It has 110 cc engine comprised of 4 stroke, single cylinder and SOHC. The powertrain of TVS Neo generates a peak power of 8.5 bhp at 8,000 rpm and delivers a top torque of 8.5 Nm at 4,500 rpm. This moped has both self and kick start options. TVS Neo incorporates with 4 speed gears and automatic clutch. The bike has two clutch technology which is called iRide. You can select between these two according to requirement. TVS Neo is loaded with front disc brake and coil spring suspension at rear end. It also has alloy wheels. TVS Neo has digital dashboard that is comprised of fuel gauge, tachometer, tripmeter and speedometer. The tail lamp and turn indicators are in LED. The TVS Neo has a 4 litres of fuel tank and 1260mm of wheelbase.

The appearance of the TVS Neo is a combination of a bike and a scooter. The headlamp of the Neo is halogen type. The front fender of the bike is sharp in body colour. Black alloy wheels adorn the look of the TVS Neo. Seat arrangement is also superb. Tow riders can seat on it easily.

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Nissan X-TRAIL

NISSAN X-TRAIL

Approximate Price: 26,00,000/-

Nissan X-TRAIL is a sports utility vehicle. Positioned in the D+ segment of luxury cars in India, the car can comfortably seat up to five adults. It has impressive exterior and soft-material interior. X-TRAIL looks a smarter vehicle from any angle. The vehicle has smoothly engineered outer surface. Xenon headlamps and sleek chrome front grille embellish the outlook of the car. Its rear end has gleaming tail lights cluster. It has ample head and leg room for all its lodgers. This SUV include four-speaker CD player, cup holders located behind the center storage console and an excellent air conditioning system. Three 12-volt power outlets are installed within the cabin - one in the driver's box, one combined with the cigarette lighter and one positioned in the boot space in the back area. The car includes Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), ventilated disc brakes, CSR halogen headlights and dual Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags.

Nissan X-Trail is driven by 2.2L turbo diesel engine, which produces maximum power of 136 PS @ 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 314 Nm @ 2000 rpm. Power is distributed to all the wheels via 6-speed manual transmission. The SUV delivers a mileage of 12 kmpl in city roads and 16 kmpl on highways.
In Indian automobile market 3 variants of Nissan X-Trail are available and i.e. Comfort, X-pecial and Elegance. The price of the SUV is in the price tag of Rs 21 Lakh to Rs 28 Lakh (approx). It is available in numerous colors, including Black, Burning Red, Silver Metallic and White 3 Coat Pearl.