YAMAHA Bikes

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Yamaha XJR1300

The XJR1300’s slim racer-style fuel tank and aluminium handlebars show off the aggressive large displacement air-cooled muscular engine. A solo-seat styled design is complemented with an aluminium side cover in the style of a seventies racer number plate with three mesh inserts. The look is complete with a black 4-2-1 exhaust and new styled tail cap design.

• 4-cylinder DOHC 1,250cc air-cooled engine
• 98hp - 108 Nm
• Muscular, stripped back functional beauty
• Largest displacement air-cooled engine
• Raw torque output
• Slim fuel tank design with race-bred look
• 4-2-1 matt black exhaust and new design end cap
• Solo-style seat design
• DLC (Diamond-like Carbon) coated inner tubes front
• 180mm diameter multi-reflector headlight
• Öhlins rear suspension
• Re-designed instrument panel

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Kawasaki W800

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Wishbone Bike for Kids

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Moto Guzzi: California 1400

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Acabion GTBO

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Wheels

The wheel is everywhere on all our cars, trains, planes, machines, wagons, and most factory and farm equipment. What could we move without wheels? But as important as the wheel is as an invention, we don't know who exactly made the first wheel. A wheel is a device that allows heavy objects to be moved easily through rotating on an axle through its center, facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load, or performing labor in machines. Common examples found in transport applications. A wheel, together with an axle, overcomes friction by facilitating motion by rolling. In order for wheels to rotate, a moment needs to be applied to the wheel about its axis, either by way of gravity, or by application of another external force. More generally the term is also used for other circular objects that rotate or turn.

Wheels are very important chapter in human history and development. Wheels have very symbolic importance in all the cultures or religions or nations. We have our own national flag with Ashok Chakra in the centre. So wheels are most important invention made by humans. Wheels brought the world closer and made humans life easy. Today we can’t imagine our lives without wheels.

Maintainance of Bikes

·        You need to regularly check Tyres condition and air pressure. Optimum air pressure in the Tyres is very important for maximum road grip, stability, riding comfort and longevity of the Tyres. Both under-inflated and over-inflated Tyres can be troublesome. While under-inflated Tyres wear unevenly, adversely affect handling, and more likely to fail from being overheated, over inflated tyres make the motorcycle ride more harshly, and more prone to damage from surface hazards, and wear unevenly. Check your tyres for cuts and scrapes on your tires, which could cause a blowout. Also check the tyre treads once a week and have the wheels balanced and the alignment checked if the wear is uneven.

·        Engine oil plays a very important role in ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of the bike. Maintaining a correct engine oil level is important. If possible check engine oil level each day before operating the two–wheeler. Oil level should be between upper and lower marks. Top up engine oil if required. Check for oil leakage.

·        Clean the two-wheeler body surface regularly to maintain the surface finish. Before cleaning the motorcycle, ensure that the ignition switch unit, H.T. Coil and silencer are covered using plastic sheets.

·        Clean the motorcycle using low-pressure water. All painted surfaces should be washed only with water, as kerosene or detergent could damage the paint.

·        The motorcycle battery needs periodical maintenance to ensure a long and trouble free life. Check the electrolyte level against the top and bottom markings on the battery shell. Always top up with distilled water whenever required. Check for any leakage from battery. In case of non-use of motorcycle for long time, battery should be kept fully charged and electrolyte level should be at Top mark.

·        Clean spark plug regularly. Every 750 km for two-stroke bike and every 1,500 km for four-stroke bike. Clean spark points (electrodes) with emery paper.

·        Keep carburettor clean. Every 1500 km, clean out the carburettor float chamber and other parts. Clean jets by forcing compressed air through them.

·        Keep both brakes properly spaced. Keeping them too tight or too loose can be dangerous. Brakes should be tightened as per the rider’s personal style and requirement.

·        Check cables regularly for kinks, bends and frayed ends. Especially check ends. If one or more strands appear broken, replace immediately.

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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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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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