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CONTENTS
Volume 12 | Issue 03 | OCTOBER 2016
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FIRST RIDE
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Bolognas 160-PS adventure sport bike
becomes even more o-road capable
REGULARS FIRST RIDES

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EDITORIAL
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62 56 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
The 2016 edition of Kawasakis mean, green,
14 LETTERS litre-class track machine is here
16 TECHNOMAIL
18 IGNITION 62 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
32 NEW PRODUCTS This Italian factory bobber from Moto Guzzi
34 BOSCH TECHNO BIBLE denitely looks the part, but how does it ride?
36 IDLE CHATTER
38 DESIGN TRENDS 68 Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello
104 BI GARAGE Moto Guzzi have entered the Scrambler fray,
126 BI GBU and there are only 1,000 units up for grabs
SHOOTOUT FEATURES
72 Yamaha Ray ZR v Honda Dio 80 TVS Tyres Factory Visit
Moto-scooter duo in a tussle Getting to grips with the rubber wrapped
around our wheels
86 Merida Crossway Urban 20D

72 98 A city-slicker bicycle with some
serious street credentials
98 Riders Wanderlust
A reader relates the tale of his two-wheeled
adventures in enchanting Iceland
SPORT
108 MotoGP: Brno, Silverstone, San Marino
120 Indian Motor Sport

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a queen. It gets its regular check-ups way these people abuse such a good will inspire even more people Pune - 411 040
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it at the Isle of Man TT in the late 1950s. I am interested in buying a Suzuki GS
Who knows? 150R. The dealerships in West Bengal say NOTE
For years the likes of Jarno Saarinen that the model has been discontinued, Dear Readers,
Thank you for the
and King Kenny have often been credited although there has been no official word large number of
from Suzuki until now. The motorcycle is
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we request you
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but this is still up for debate. So if you have also featured on the companys official
to send them in
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cracked the inner sanctum of knowledge, website. Is the GS 150R no more? Or are a proper format.
The Knee Out Riding Style please could you reveal your source? I Suzuki planning to revive the bike? I would Firstly, please ensure
that your letters are
I have been a regular reader of your could eat out for free for a year or more with like to know. part of the e-mail
great magazine for many years. Every time such valuable information in my pocket. Arunava Das, West Bengal itself, and not an
attachment. Only
I return to India, the first thing I do is buy Keep up the great work. pictures, wherever
the latest issue for a concise update on Jim Gannon, by e-mail Dear Arunava, necessary, may be
The GS 150R is no longer visible on sent as attachments.
all things two wheels. I have just finished Secondly, please
reading the August 2016 issue and enjoyed Hello, Jim, Suzukis website and that is as clear an mention the subject
your coverage of the World Ducati Week. We are glad to know that you enjoy indication as you could probably get in the subject line.
For example, if
I must say it would take a brave (or ex- reading our magazine. Thank you for your that Suzuki have, in fact, discontinued your letter is for the
tremely well-informed) man to state that kind words. As for who introduced the the model in India. You could always Letters column,
please mention
Paul Smart was the rider who introduced knee out riding style in our coverage of opt for their other 150-cc street bike LETTERS in the
the knee out riding style; nicely qualified the World Ducati Week, Paul Smart was offering, the Suzuki Gixxer, instead. subject line. If it is
a technical query
by stating knee out rather than knee the one to introduce it in the international to be answered by
down. For years we have debated who racing scene. In fact, when he first did us, please mention
TECHNO MAIL and
introduced knee out or knee down, and so, his riding style was described as so on. Otherwise
we are yet to get a definitive answer. I re- untidy by the commentators of that your mail could
member getting my knee down for the first time. As you so aptly observed, it would land up in the spam
bin. This will ensure
time at the Siberia Corner at Phillip Island, be nearly impossible to pinpoint who that your letters
going home and telling it to my father. first introduced that riding style to the and queries are
published regularly.
He said he remembered a bike meeting motorcycling world in general, especially Editor
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I am an avid fan of Bike India and would the performance of my bike? where may I get the same in Mumbai? EXCL
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Yamaha
Honda
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magazine in the cleaning kit. Please advise me.

country. I have a You may get the clutch mechanism Amit Gupta, Mumbai MOTO GUZZI V7
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checked properly by an expert who

NINJA ZX-10R
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question
regarding my can diagnose the problem. Also ensure We recommend that you buy the
five-year-old that the rooting is checked thoroughly. whole cleaning kit which comes with
Yamaha FZ-S. As for performance enhancement, you proper instructions to maintain the
may opt for high-lift cams, which will air-filter. A proper cleaning kit will
TIPS
The bike has
done 50,000 km require an expert to fit properly. keep the filter clean, which, in turn,
and I want to will also help the engine breathe
change its piston Unhappy With Honda Dio better.
and cylinder. I Headlight
want to replace I own a Honda Dio 2012. I am not very Can One Go One Size Up?
happy with its headlight, because it does I am a regular reader and also a big fan of Maintaining
the current carburettor set-up with that
not seem to be your magazine. I love it because it helps the tyres of
from the new FZ (that is, the fuel-injected
very powerful me find the answers to most of my bike- your bike
149-cc one). I also want to fit a Daytona
and is not really related questions. I wanted to know is essential
exhaust on my FZ for added performance.
helpful. I was about tyres. I own a Bajaj Pulsar 200NS as badly
Can it all be done? Please advise me.
wondering if I that has clocked about 17,000 kilometres. maintained
Awaneesh Tripathi, Lucknow
should replace I would like to change the standard tyres can
the headlight Eurogrip rear tyre and wanted to know if I cause
It is possible to convert your
bulb with a could go up a size. I am planning to fit the accidents that
carburettor FZ into a fuel-injected one,
powerful one or Continental 140/70 R17 tyre. Will can be fatal
but the cost involved would not justify
the effort. You may, however, go ahead ask the Honda upgrading from a 130/70 R17 to a 140/70
Always fill
with replacing the current set-up with service centre to R17 be a good idea? Will it affect the pick-
air from a
the standard cylinder and piston look into the up and fuel consumption? I also want to
proper filling
meant for the carburettor model. As matter. fit a K&N RC 1060 air-filter for better
station to
for the Daytona exhaust, you may I would also like to know if a K&N air-filter performance. I hope you can help me
specifications
improve the performance of the bike would be beneficial in terms of power with these questions.
given by the
by fitting it, but see to it that the and economy. Please advise me. Suresh, by e-mail
manufacturers
service personnel at Yamaha tune the Krishna Kum, Pune
to avoid
bike up accordingly. Fitting the Pulsar 200NS with a
undesired
You may replace the standard 140/70 R17 will definitely have some
handling and
Frail Clutch-cable headlight bulb of your Honda Dio with negative effect on fuel efficiency and
fuel efficiency
I own a Yamaha SZ-R (2011 model). I a halogen unit. Fitting a K&N air-filter pick-up. We would recommend that
results
always get it serviced from the Yamaha alone would not result in noticeable you stick to the tyre size that is
service centre. performance or economy gains that specified by Bajaj. If you still want to Regularly
The bike will you have in mind. You may also upgrade to a wider tyre, we would ask check the tyre
soon be clocking consider fitting a free-flow exhaust you to look for a 140/60 R17 tyre. As for tread depth to
18,000 system to enhance your scooters the K&N filter, you can go ahead and fit ensure ample
kilometres. power. it. It will help the engine breathe traction.
There is a better. Immediately
problem with K&N Air-filter Maintenance replace tyres
the quality of the clutch-cable, which I wish to know how to maintain a K&N that have
keeps snapping from time to time. I have air-filter. Is it necessary to buy the whole shallow tread
replaced it thrice since I bought the bike cleaning kit? If not, depth as they
and recently it snapped again. I want a what alternative are not able
proper solution to this problem. method can be to provide
Furthermore, what other modifications adopted to clean optimum
can I undertake, apart from air-filter the air-filter? Is it traction

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MILWAUKEE-EIGHT:
NEW TWINS FROM
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Harley-Davidson have introduced their new big V-twin engine line, Milwaukee-
Eight, in the 2017 Touring line-up. Its only their third new engine line in 80 years
A
FTER NAMES LIKE SHOVELHEAD, PANHEAD, 114 is being offered in the top-end CVO models such as the
and Flathead, the new Milwaukee-Eight V-twin Limited and the Street Glide.
engines actually derive their name from H-Ds While the old 103 delivered between 74 and 86 PS, and 124
home city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United and 138 Nm, depending on tune, the new 107 betters those
States of America. The Eight signifies the eight- figures by between eight and 11 per cent. The Road King and
valve layout. There are two displacements available: 107 cubic Street Glide put out about 90 PS and a hefty 151 Nm, while
inches (~1,750 cc) and 114 cubic inches (~1,860 cc). These two the Twin-Cooled 107 surely betters 90 PS and puts out a bit
replace the 103-inch (1,670-cc) big twin and 110-inch (1,802- more torque, rated at 154 Nm. The old 110 was close to 100
cc) Screamin Eagle units. PS and made 156 Nm. The new 114 should put out 100+ PS,
In its standard guise air-cooled with an oil-cooler the making 168 Nm across a more relaxed rev spread. When the
107 will initially be offered in the 2017 Touring models: Street 107 moves to the Softail and, eventually, the Dyna line, we may
Glide, Road King, Road Glide and the Ultra Classic Electra still expect 80+ PS and 145+ Nm. The 2017 Touring models also
Glide, while the Twin-Cooled unit, with liquid-cooled heads cut acceleration times by over 10 per cent. Initially, only the
and radiators, will feature in high-end models such as the Ultra Touring line-up will get these engines but these will eventually
Limited and Road Glide Ultra as well as the TriGlide trike. The be available across the range.

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Displacement: 1,746 cc
Bore x Stroke: 100.00 x 111.12 mm
Max Power: Not disclosed (95 PS at 5,400 RPM,
estimated)
Max Torque: 154 Nm at 3,250 RPM
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Fuel Efficiency: 18.3 km/l (claimed)
Harley-Davidson
Milwaukee-Eight 107
air-cooled with oil-cooled cylinder-heads
Max Power: Not disclosed (85-90 PS at 5,250
RPM, estimated)
Harley-Davidson
Milwaukee-Eight 114
liquid-cooled (cylinder-heads and radiators)
Max Power: Not disclosed (100-105 PS at
5,250 RPM, estimated)
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Yet Another Italian Masterpiece

MV AGUSTA OF ITALY ARE KNOWN FOR features entirely new bodywork, with no
their excellent motorcycles. Recently, resemblance to the existing F4, which sets
the company went one step ahead and this bike apart from the standard one.
collaborated with the iconic Milanese Components such as the intake manifold,
coachbuilders, Zagato (known for fuel-tank, battery and exhaust system
designing some really cool-looking
cars), to create a one-off motorcycle for
were designed specifically for the Z.
The final result of the collaboration
Changes in
a Japanese entrepreneur. This one-off
motorcycle, based on the F4, is called the
between MV Agusta and Zagato gives an
impression that this is an entirely new Leadership Team
at Hero MotoCorp
F4Z with the Z denoting collaboration motorcycle, and that was the aim of both
with Zagato. This is no ordinary custom the companies. The Japanese collector
bike; in fact, it has been created to had requested exclusivity and uniqueness
showcase the heritage of both the and we can attest that MV and Zagato AT ITS RECENT MEETING, THE BOARD
aforementioned brands in a package that have delivered quite well. Although this of Directors of Indias largest two-wheeler
is highly desirable. is a one-off piece made exclusively for manufacturers, Hero MotoCorp, has
For starters, the bodywork of the the Japanese client, the F4Z just goes to announced the re-appointment of Pawan
F4Z is an amalgam of aluminium and show that MV Agusta have the capability Munjal as the chairman of the company for
carbon-fibre. The bike has relatively large to create extremely gorgeous collectibles the next five years, starting from 1 October
body panels, a feature often seen on and we hope that the company wont stop 2016. His current tenure as the chairman was
limited-edition collectible cars. The F4Z with the F4Z. scheduled to come to an end at the end of
September this year.
Aiming to consolidate the companys
leadership position in the domestic market
while continuing its expansion strategy
overseas, the Board also announced two
changes in the leadership team. Vikram
Kasbekar, Head of Operations and Supply
Chain, has now been appointed as a member
of the Board, while Neerja Sharma has been
appointed as the company secretary and
chief compliance officer.
Kasbekar brings with him nearly four
decades of experience in the area of supply
chain management, operations, project
engineering and manufacturing (all of which
are key focus areas for Hero MotoCorp) and
has been with the company for 14 long years.
In his expanded role Kasbekar will also take
charge of aspects such as risk mitigation,
global operations strategy, operational cost
management, and compliance.
Meanwhile, Sharma brings with her over
a quarter of a century of experience in areas
of governance and compliance. As a key
member of Heros leadership team, she will
guide the team in all secretarial functions
while addressing all priorities and challenges.
Bicycling for Awareness

IN AN ATTEMPT TO SPREAD AWARENESS AMONG PEOPLE ABOUT THE
benefits of bicycling and curbing pollution, a group of 55 cyclists from
Jalandhar undertook a 210-kilometre-long ride from Jalandhar to
Pathankot and from there on to Dharamshala. The participants, aged 10
to 72 years, comprised students, medical practitioners, and industrialists,
among others. These members of the Jalandhar Biking Club now plan to
bicycle to Bhutan, a ride of 800 kilometres, according to Randeep Singh.
The 55-strong Jalandhar Biking Club
contingent pose for a group photograph

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Although the Enduro is based on the standard
Multistrada, it comes with additional kit for
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On the occasion of the launch Ravi Avalur,
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Moto Guzzi Confirm V9 for India

MOTO GUZZIS LATEST V9 CRUISER WILL
soon be seen on Indian roads as parent
company, Piaggio, have confirmed
that they will bring the V9 Roamer and
Bobber to India soon. The bikes feature
Moto Guzzis trademark transverse
V-twin engine that displaces 850 cc and
is mated to a six-speed transmission
with shaft final drive. The V9 Bobber,
as the name suggests, is a minimalist
motorcycle with blacked-out detailing
and almost no chrome. The Roamer, on
the other hand, is much flashier with a
superb paint-job and several chrome
elements. We are happy to say that we
have ridden the V9 Bobber. Please turn
over to page 62 to read more about this
Italian machine destined for India.

Attractive New Gixxers
JUST BEFORE THE FESTIVE SEASON, SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE INDIA PRIVATE
Limited have revamped their Gixxer range with multiple styling updates
and even fuel-injection for the SF, starting with the special-edition Gixxers,
which have received numerous changes such as a maroon seat, clear-lens
tail-light, a brand-new metallic grey colour scheme, and attractive graphics.
Called the Gixxer SP, the naked street bike is available for Rs 91,698 (on-
road, Pune). Moving on, Suzuki have also introduced the Gixxer SF with all
the changes that are available on the Gixxer SP. The special-edition Gixxer SF
is available for Rs 1 lakh (on-road, Pune).
Apart from these two special-edition
Gixxers, Suzuki have launched a fuel-
injected version of the Gixxer SF, priced at
Rs 1.05 lakh (on-road, Pune).
All in all, it appears that Suzuki are well
set to dazzle their prospective customers
this festive season with these new Gixxers.
UM India on
Expansion Spree
UM MOTORCYCLES INDIA ARE CURRENTLY ON A RAPID EXPANSION
PATH FOR the company recently opened a new dealership in
the diamond city of Surat in Gujarat. This is the seventh UM
dealership in India and, like the other dealerships, it will serve as
a showroom-cum-service centre.
UM have already opened dealerships in major cities like Jaipur,
Mumbai, etc. The company plans to expand rapidly with nearly
50 dealerships that are expected to come up soon. All the current
showrooms sell the entire UM range, comprising of the Renegade
Commando and Renegade Sport S.
Special Edition of
Suzuki Access 125
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
recently launched a special edition of their
popular scooter, the Access 125, with its price
starting at Rs 55,589 (ex-Delhi). The special-
edition Access 125 comes with revised styling
with a retro theme. The maroon leatherette
seat-cover, brown floorboard, and round
mirrors together make it a trendy retro-looking
modern scooter. The special-edition scooter
retains standard features such as easy self-start,
chrome headlamp surround, analogue-digital
instrumentation and a mobile charging socket.
Mechanically, the Access 125 SE remains the
same as the standard Access 125. There is a disc
brake version as well, priced at Rs 58,900 (ex-
Delhi).
With the SE, Suzuki hope to attract the trend-
conscious ones who want to stand out in a crowd.

Honda Hornet Gets Festive Makeover

HMSI HAVE GOT INTO THE FESTIVE MOOD. THEY HAVE big part of the package. This has only been enhanced by the
announced two new colour options for the recently launched Striking Green and Mars Orange liveries, with matching stripes
CB Hornet 160R. The sporty commuter has been targeted at on the alloy wheels. These two new colours are offered in
Indias younger crowd and as such looks have always been a addition to the five existing colours.
New Colourful Garb

for the Dream Yuga
HONDA MOTORCYCLE AND SCOOTER INDIA (HMSI) HAVE UNVEILED A
brand-new dual colour version of the 110-cc Dream Yuga. This new version
of the motorcycle will be available without any additional cost to the
customer and bears a price-tag of Rs 53,458, ex-showroom in Pune.
The new dual-tone Black with Athletic Blue Metallic (according to
Hondas description) will be available in addition to the existing range
of five colour options. This takes the availability of colour options for the
Honda Dream Yuga to six.
The motorcycle is powered by a 110-cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder
engine with Hondas signature Honda Eco Technology (HET), which, Honda
claim, helps enhance the bikes fuel efficiency. Transmission is via a four-
speed gearbox.
Metro Launch Radial Tyres

METRO TYRES LIMITED HAVE LAUNCHED A BRAND-NEW SET OF RADIAL
tyres for motorcycles starting at Rs 3,092. The new range, developed at the
companys research and development facility in Punjab with technology
shared by Germanys Continental Tyres, will be available for 150-cc
motorcycles as well as 200- to 250-cc motorcycles.
These new tyres feature extra flexibility in the sidewall while the treads
have higher rigidity. The plies in the tyres run radially without crossing over
each other, thus allowing the tyres to flex more easily. According to the
company, these tyres offer numerous benefits, including higher grip (both
on straights and under cornering), a more cushioned ride quality and lower
rolling resistance, which, in turn, lead to improved fuel economy.

Preview:
Intermot 2016
One of the biggest motorcycle shows in Europe is due to be held
in a few weeks. Here is a curtain-raiser
THE 10TH EDITION OF GERMANYS MEGA will cater to the growing number of adventure Honda Motorcycles are expected to surprise
motorcycle show, the Intermot, which is held in riders the world over. Their second bike could the visitors with a new motorcycle, though
Cologne biennially, is just round the corner and be a bagger-styled K1600. This iteration of the we dont really know what to expect from the
this year a lot of action is anticipated by many of K1600 is aimed at rivalling Ducatis XDiavel. famous Japanese marque. Apart from Honda,
Europes finest motorcycle manufactures. We also expect Austrian bike-makers KTM to other Japanese manufacturers like Yamaha,
Aprilia will be present at Intermot with showcase the new generation of the RC and Duke Kawasaki and Suzuki are all going to be present
their entire line-up and also a super special series. KTM might also use the stage at Intermot at the show as well.
motorcycle by the Dutch bike builder, Rolf van der to unveil their revamped adventure series, Triumph are expected at the show although
Heide, who has built a lightweight carbon-fibre mainly the 1190 and 1050 Adventure models. there is no news of the British marque coming
motorcycle around the Aprilia RSV4 engine. BMW We expect the Italian exotic motorcycle to Cologne with a new product. We are eagerly
are expected to launch two new motorcycles. manufacturers, Ducati, to unveil their new 900- looking forward to the show with a view to
One of them will be a variation of the G310R cc sport tourer that was shown to a select media bringing you an in-depth report of all the
platform, probably an adventure variant, which during the recent World Ducati Week. happenings.

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BOSCH TECHNO BIBLE
WATER JACKET
A water-cooled engine has a hollow chamber in the outer walls of the cylinder block
and head. The chamber is filled with water, which works as a coolant to maintain the
engines temperature at the optimum working level. Since these parts of the engine
have a double outer layer, it is referred to as a water jacket.
FIRING ORDER
In a multi-cylinder engine, the firing order is the sequence in which
the power stroke is initiated in a cylinder. Typically, in a four-
cylinder engine, the firing order is 1-3-4-2. The firing order for the
BMW six-cylinder in-line engine is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
FOUR-VALVE HEAD
An engine breathes through the valves in the cylinder-head, located at the top of
each combustion chamber. The inlet valve is always larger than the exhaust valve,
and two of each comprise a four-valve head. More valves allow an engine to breathe
better and reduce frictional losses. In a four-valve setup, the spark-plug is located
optimally in the centre of the combustion chamber.
FOUR-VALVE HEAD
Four valves two intake valves and two exhaust
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BOSCH
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MANIFOLD AIR-PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The manifold air-pressure sensor with temperature
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the intake manifold. The volume of air that reaches the
engine cylinder can be calculated from the measured air
pressure and the engine speed. This input variable is used
to calculate the amount of fuel that needs to be injected.
The micromechanical sensor contains a piezo-resistive
sensor element, which generates a measurable electrical
voltage when pressure is applied. This voltage is then used
in measuring the air pressure. The temperature sensor
measures the intake air temperature, allowing the engine
management system to adjust the amount of injected fuel.
STEPPER MOTOR
A type of brushless DC motor that converts
electrical pulses into a specific number of
rotational movements. The movement created
by each pulse is precise and repeatable,
making a stepper motor highly effective for positioning applications. In a
motorcycle, it controls the idle speed when the throttle is closed.
RIDE-BY-WIRE
A term used to describe the use of electronics or electro-mechanical function
instead of traditional mechanical linkages for the physical riding aspect of the
vehicle. At present, the throttle and brake lever use sensors to determine their
position and allow the control units to generate a response equivalent to what
it would feel like with traditional mechanical operations at work. In case of the
throttle, the throttle position sensor sends a signal to the motor that operates
FORCED INDUCTION the butterfly valve in the inlet manifold.
Motorcycle engines, especially those in sport bikes, are capable of revving

extremely high and running equally high compression ratios 200 PS
from 1,000 cc is the current benchmark globally. When more power is
needed from less displacement, forced induction is the answer. A turbine,
either driven by the crankshaft (called a supercharger) or by the exhaust-
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intake stroke and, thus, greater power and torque output. For instance,
the 998-cc supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes up to 326 PS and 165
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Idle Chatter by Aninda Sardar
Just the other day I was watching take a look at the high-octane world of MotoGP or World Su-
perbike Championship or the legendary Dakar Rally. From
the earliest days of motorcycle racing the success of the rider is
Lone Wolf McQuade where Chuck as dependent on the team that supports him as on his own
skills. Without the support of an able team, even the most gift-
Norris almost single-handedly ed rider may not be able to make his mark on the global stage.
Take the living legend that is Valentino Rossi, for instance.
tears down an entire drug cartel. He practically inherited the brilliant Jeremy Burgess and his
crew when the other living legend, Mick Doohan, retired from
Unfortunately, in the real world the ballistic world of Premier Class motorcycle racing. When
Rossi moved to Yamaha, he ensured that Burgess and the crew
however much we may want to be like went with him. If you think that this was an act of friendly loy-
alty, then youve only got a small part of the game. While Im
Texas Ranger J J McQuade, truth is it sure there were loyalties involved, I am willing to wager that a
man of Rossis intelligence understood that to continue to be at
the top of the game he would need a team that was at the top of
is the team that matters as much as its game. His much-lauded and obviously visible success de-
pended on the behind-the-scenes success of this team. With-
the leadership out that support, Valentino would still be the wonderfully gift-
ed rider that he is but, perhaps, not nearly as successful.
Now, I am no Valentino Rossi and my successes are much
less obvious to anyone beyond 10 feet of me. They are the
WE ALL HAVE CHILDHOOD ACTION HEROES humble successes of any average man, although no less cele-
whom we continue to idolise, either overtly or at a subdued brated in my head than any championship win of Rossis. And
level. Im willing to bet that in a majority of our cases these ac- yet, much as I would like to play the lone wolf of my fantasies,
tion heroes would be lone wolves, one man armies, if you my success, however small and humble, is only a part of the
please. I am also willing to bet that there are several of us who success of my team (which includes everyone from my team
secretly wish to emulate these heroes. In short, we wish to be leader to the trainees and interns). In this, my final column
those inspiring (even if thoroughly fictional) characters that our here at Bike India, I would, there-
peers and juniors, and, perhaps, even seniors would look up to. The Bike India team fore, like to thank every member of
In that fantasy world we can ride a bike as fast as a MotoGP (there have been that wonderful team for their sup-
legend, drive like the late great Ayrton Senna, do daredevil some changes since) port and I wish them every success
stunts like Kevin Carmichael on a bike or Ken Block in a car, with ace designer as I bid adieu.
build a bike like Jeremy Burgess, run a motor sport team like Glynn Kerr @anindasardar
Ron Dennis and run a media network like Rupert Murdoch.
How I wish I could do it all and be the hero that saves the
day...every day!
The reality I exist in, however, is just a little bit different for I
am extremely gifted when it comes to the inability to multi-
task. There are some things I can do well, some I can do to an
acceptable level; some I do poorly and then there are others
that I cant do at all. And I certainly cant do any of these at the
same time, which is precisely why I need a team of people to
work with. My success is always a part of the success that is
scripted by the team around me.
In a sense, therefore, the situation I find myself in isnt much
different from what exists in the world of motor sport. I mean,

FEATURE DESIGN TRENDS
Youd be hard
pressed to find a
more eclectic
mix of bikes
JUDGING BY
APPEARANCES
Design guru Glynn Kerr recounts his recent experience of acting as a
judge at one of Californias popular classic motorcycle show
ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT: DIANE MORETT
I
F YOURE A PETROL-HEAD, one has a strong following of local devotees. them ridden regularly, and as devoted a
of the great things about California is that Its not on a par with the Quail by any group of owners as youll find anywhere.
theres a local bike or car show organised means, but its not trying to be. And The informality helps bind the diversity
virtually every weekend over summer, thats exactly how everyone likes it. of interests, as does the random layout of
and usually several during the week too. Youre unlikely to stumble across a the display. A few clumps of similar
Add to that the slow rate of corrosion that concours-condition Brough Superior or brands or nationalities suggest an early
occurs due to the relatively low humidity Rollie Frees record-breaking Vincent at attempt at order, or owners just naturally
levels, and you have a high number of the A&S event. You will, however, see an magnetised to their own kind. But at
old vehicles to be found in running or eclectic selection of older bikes, many of some point, this usually breaks down
easily restorable condition. Sun-bleached into anarchy, and new arrivals are
plastics and typically high mileages are a vaguely instructed to park wherever you
down-side, although long, straight roads can find a slot. Its a gathering, not a
mean reduced stress on the moving parts. museum, after all.
So those miles dont count in quite the In past years, Ive brought along one of
same way as a vehicle thats spent its life my own bikes to display. This year,
in the Swiss Alps or central London. Lots though, I was asked to judge the
of old, running vehicles means lots of entrants, which immediately gave the
interest, which, in turn, results in an whole thing a different slant. At first, I
abundance of shows. didnt consider myself adequately
The annual classic motorcycle show qualified. There are blokes who can spot
held by A&S Powersports in Roseville Scrutinising is a serious affair a reproduction foot-peg rubber at 100

The annual
A&S show is a
family event
Chalmer
DeCheccos
delightful 1961
Honda CB92
125-cc twin
Ducati staged
a major XDiavel
test-ride during
the morning
Interesting
FT500-based
flat-tracker, finally
demonstrating
what the FT was
supposed to
stand for
BMWs turned
out in force for
the German
contingent
Rick Gautier
with his winning
1977 XLCR Caf
Racer
yards. I am not one of them; although group. But how do you compare a
after decades of ownership, I can perfect multi-year restoration with a
probably tell a real Guzzi or Ducati part mostly original time capsule? Each has
from a fake under close scrutiny. That its merits. Maybe, more categories would
limited knowledge would have qualified help, although from my experience of
me to judge precisely two out of all the running the Motorcycle Design Awards
bikes at yesterdays gathering, which over the years, that can create as many
hardly makes me an oracle of wisdom. problems as it solves. Fortunately, my When did you
But after assurances that it was more task this time was simply to decide, not to ever see a cast
about personal taste and gut instinct than organise, although that didnt help the silencer?
extensive expertise, I capitulated. So dilemma. And with only 90 minutes to
yesterday I set off, clipboard in hand, to survey the field and reach a decision,
make a few peoples day. And offend there wasnt time to dwell on the
everyone else. situation. Did the bike stop me in my
After reviewing a dozen or so bikes, I tracks? Yes? Okay, five points. Was it
noticed that my score range was between original, well, restored, or tastefully/
eight and nine out of 10. That revealed imaginatively modified? Okay, another
both the high quality of the bikes on two points. Was it a model of
display, and the reality that I would have significance? A further two points. Did I Rick Gautiers
to get far more critical to avoid a dead have a problem dragging myself away winning 1977
heat among almost the entire amassed from it? The final deciding point. XLCR Caf Racer

Alone in his class, Blair Beck The fact that no entry scored the full contemporaries in either performance or
deserved to win anyway with his 10/10 was simply down to the logic that handling in its day. Such is nostalgia,
immaculate Penton Six Days one should always reserve that for a level and the different expectations we have.
of faultless perfection thats unlikely to Now its a classic enough said.
ever materialise (in college, it gives The British section was the most
students, even the best ones, something prolific, and, in turn, the most difficult
to strive for). Here, it allowed a margin to judge. Out of four Norton
of error, just in case someone actually Commandos, two hit the 9/10 mark,
did wheel Rolland Frees Vincent into while Richard Hardmeyers 49
the arena two minutes before the Triumph PR5 matched them out of age,
judging was due to close. As it was, the condition and sheer charm. While Dan
highest scores won their categories, Perrys gorgeous silver 850 Commando
with a second visit to review the best was acknowledged as the bike I would
deserving in the case of any matching most like to take home, Chuck Talleys
scores. No coins were flipped, although 750 won the award overall. The
heads were duly scratched, and pencils Triumph didnt go home without a
nibbled, during that second process. medal, though that one won Best of
Starting, appropriately, with the Show. Could a bike logically win Best
American section, John Adairs of Show when it hadnt won its own
interesting 1942 H-D Flat Head, and category? I left that paradox for others
Ingo Pfeiffers 97 faultless Street to figure out.
Tracker lost out by a hair to Rick This year saw a couple of additions to
Gautiers XLCR. Only 4,000 examples the classic show, with Caf Racer and
of Willie G Davidsons failed attempt at Custom categories bringing newer,
a caf racer were built, so the rarity, modified bikes into the arena. Turnout
increasing desirability, and immaculate was somewhat under-whelming, but,
condition of this early 1977 example hopefully, the word will get out, and
together got it Best in Class. Today, entries will multiply over the coming
nobody cares that it couldnt compete years. Fernando Cruz won the former,
with its Japanese and European with his modified Yamaha XS750, while
Richard
Hardmeyer
won Best of
Show with his
1949 Triumph
PR5
Dean Court
with his
hand-made,
Indian-themed
device head
to head with
one of Indians
more recent
offerings

Michael Lee
was very happy to
win the Japanese
category with
his unrestored
Yamaha DS6B
Fernando
Cruz with his
interesting take
on a 1978
Yamaha XS750
Chuck Talley
won the British
group with
his tastefully
modified 750
Commando
Another bike
I could have
happily taken
home, 1956 Gilera
150, with proud
owner Chalmer
DeChecco
Dean Courts homespun bicycle-based seemed to me like a rigged election. I Jim Lowery with his
tidy 1955 BMW R25/3
Indian board-tracker replica perfectly was tempted to abstain just out of spite,
captured the spirit of those earlier but Blair Becks Penton 125 Six Days
machines. After the show, it was yours was faultless and impressive, so it was a
for $2,000 (Rs 1.33 lakh) or best offer. deserved victory.
BMWs had a monopoly on the And, finally, there was the scooter
German group, with three different section. Bruce Cuttings 1957 Cushman
contenders all tying for top place. But Eagle was unashamedly original, which
when I returned for the second round of was duly appreciated, but Kent
judging, two of them had already Perrymans restored Vespa stole
disappeared, which resolved the whole everyones heart. The paint wasnt true
issue. Jim Lowerys lovely 1955 R25/3 to Vespa, but it suited the little wasp
would probably have won it in any case. perfectly, and the decision in this
Early Japanese models have a category was a no-brainer.
growing following, and there was a After the official handing out of the
good turnout to support it. Chalmer awards, it was time to go off in search of
DeChecco brought along his stunning a cold beer. The summer heat, along More charm than Maurice Chevalier
1961 CB92, which drew in the points with a fine haze, care of the wildfires lovely restored 1963 Vespa. Kent
Perryman (l) and his Vespa
league with Michael Lees 1970 Yamaha burning further south, had been
DS6B. It was a hard call, but the oppressive further aspects of the
Yamaha won by a hair on originality California lifestyle that has to be
(believe it or not, this is an unrestored balanced with all the good bits. Only
example) and novelty. Hondas on one owner demanded to know my
display ranged from a Z50 Monkey reasoning for why his bike hadnt won,
Bike to a six-cylinder CBX from 1979. and that was more out of wanting to
Chalmer did win the Italian section, improve his chances for future shows
though, with his 1956 Gilera 150. rather than seeking any form of
The Other category (I guess it could vengeance. It was a good crowd, and a
have been the None of the Above worthwhile reminder of why we do this
group) had just one contender, which crazy thing called motorcycling.

DUCATI MULTISTRADA ENDURO ................................................................ 46
KAWASAKI ZX-10R ........................................................................................ 56
MOTO GUZZI V9 BOBBER............................................................................. 62
MOTO GUZZI V7 II STORNELLO ................................................................... 68

DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200 ENDURO
Brilliantly
Versatile

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The Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro is a very different type of Multistrada, one
that is intended to be ridden off-road as well as on tarmac. We put it through
its paces in Sardinia with results that can only be called highly satisfying
STORY: ROLAND BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY: MILAGRO

Y
OU DONT HAVE take the Enduro long to show the value other Multis, made from thicker
to speak Italian to of that. After barely 10 kilometres on a aluminium, and bolted to the frame
know that winding coast road we all stop, select rather than the engine. The handlebars
Multistrada Enduro riding mode and then turn are 50 mm higher for easier use when
means many sharp left, stand up on the pegs and standing, on heavy-duty foot-rests that
roads, or that the gun the Ducati up a steep, bumpy path come with crash-resistant and easily
1,200-cc V-twin of of gravel and sand, with plenty of adjustable brake and gear levers, plus
that name has been a hit hairpin bends. quickly removable rubber inserts.
over the last six years, This is a proper off-road test, and the This all helped as soon as we rode off
having brought a new level of 1200 Enduro passes it with flying the road and on to that steep dirt path,
versatility to the familiar Bolognese colours. It thunders out of the turns, where, despite being tall, I could reach
format of style, speed and sweet kicking up dirt with its rear Pirelli but the bars easily enough, and the slim seat
handling. However, despite their talk of with the traction control moderating the combined with the well-positioned foot
four bikes in one, even Ducati never big V-twin lumps torque. It glides over controls to make riding while standing
really pretended that the original Multi, bumps, ruts and occasional rocks, its up easier than on most adventure bikes.
with its 17-inch front wheel and distinct 200 millimetres of well-controlled semi- The Ducati felt pretty big and heavy
lack of crash protection, was designed active suspension soaking everything up with a kerb weight of 254 kg its only
for unmade roads, let alone for places and its wire-spoked 19-inch front wheel a few kilos lighter than BMWs R 1200
where there wasnt a strada at all. and chunky aluminium bash-plate GS Adventure but it was very
The 1200 Enduro, on the other hand, making light of the tricky terrain. controllable, helped by the engines
is a very different type of Multistrada, The Enduros off-road competence easily used low-rev power delivery.
one that is intended to be ridden off- (especially with knobbly Scorpion The big desmo lump is basically
road as well as on tarmac. A few of its Rally tyres fitted) is hardly a surprise, unchanged from the Testastretta unit
core components, including the tubular given how seriously Ducati had introduced last year, although first gear is
steel frame and the 1,198-cc, DOHC approached the project. The firm must shorter, overall gearing is lowered by
eight-valve V-twin engine, are shared have been tempted to toughen up last three extra teeth on the rear sprocket, the
with existing Multistradas. Almost years revamped Multi with a few bolt- air intakes are higher (for increased
everything else from the longer-travel on accessories but instead they went wading depth) and the silencer is raised
suspension and stiffer, twin-sided far further. to improve clearance. That means the
swingarm to the big fuel-tank, new That tank, for example, is a complex, Enduro benefits from the Desmo
ergonomics and considerably beefed-up 30-litre plastic creation that is flanked on Variable Timing technology that gives
protection is purpose-built. each side by protective aluminium very smooth low-rev delivery, allowing
On the launch in Sardinia it doesnt plates. The bash-plate is longer than the Multi to chug forward sweetly from

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The fact that such a big, heavy adventure Hand-guards
give useful
bike worked so well on those trails was even protection but
hold the easily
more impressive broken indicators
Drive modes
change character,
and power output;
between 100 and
160 PS
New twin
has Desmo
Variable Timing
for improved
response at all
revs and higher
torque, too

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below 2,000 revolutions per minute, flaw in that respect is the hand-guards,
which in first is now only 16 km/h. which give useful protection but hold
Good As with the other Multi models there the easily broken indicators. And,
accessories dont are four riding modes, all giving different inevitably, it shares with other adventure
come cheap: engine maps and also dedicated settings bikes the drawback that tyre technology,
beefy Touratech for suspension, traction control, wheelie for all its advances, hasnt yet come up
panniers control and ABS. Enduro mode (like with rubber that works remotely as well
Urban) has a soft throttle response and a both on and off road.
maximum of 100 PS rather than the full The press-launch magic that even
160 PS of Touring and the sharper Sport. Ducati (or Pirelli) cant replicate in the
As usual (but unlike most real world is the way that we emerged
manufacturers systems), you can fine- from the lunch stop on to Multistradas
tune just about every parameter with a that were fitted not only with accessory
few presses of the button on the left bar. Touratech aluminium panniers, but also
Its a brilliantly versatile (that word with the Scorpion Trail II tyres that the
again) system that helped make the bike wears as standard. These were
Ducati remarkably rider-friendly on dirt infinitely better suited to the afternoons
for such a big and powerful bike. road route, but would have been the
Throttle response was superbly crisp, Enduros Achilles heel on the dirt.
and the resultant acceleration immense, It was soon clear that the Enduro is
with the chunky rear Scorpion finding almost as superb a road-going all-
improbable levels of grip and the rounder as the other Multistradas, and,
Ducati Skyhook electronics allowing a modest amount of in fact, has some distinct advantages. Of
Suspension sideways action in complete control. course, that big V-twin lump felt as
allows electronic Perhaps, the only slight wonderfully grunty as ever, if anything
damping disappointment was that the 75-km off- even more lively and responsive due to
adjustment road section was mostly tight first- and the lower gearing, and was so long-
second-gear stuff, rather than the more legged that I cant see the bike seeming
open dirt roads that would have allowed stressed on a long trip despite a
the Ducati to confirm its off-road marginally revvier cruising pace. The
stability and suitability at higher speeds. Enduro seemed to sound even rortier
But in a way, the fact that such a big, than normal; perhaps, because noise is
heavy adventure bike worked so well on reflected up by the tank and side-panels.
those trails was even more impressive. Straight-line performance was as
The more expert off-road riders were immense as ever, especially in Sport
exploiting the Enduro modes lack of mode which gave a notably sharper
rear-wheel ABS to skid the rear end into response than Touring, with a sweet
turns, then power-sliding out, having throttle action and an impressively
turned off the traction control and fine- strong delivery from 5,000 RPM or
tuned the power output to give Tourings below. We didnt have much call for the
full 160 horses. Being less of an expert, I softer Urban mode, or the standard-
sharpened the throttle response with the fitment cruise control, but the Ducatis
Desmo Variable Touring map but mostly kept the TC on, back-lit buttons were easy to use, and
Timing leads to the colourful 5.0-inch TFT screen was
and generally stuck to steering rather
strong response;
than skidding into turns. as informative as it was attractive.
bash plate
stronger than
I was also glad to retain the front- One obvious Enduro asset is that big
other Multis wheel ABS, which worked remarkably fuel-tank, which increases capacity by
well even on downhill sections, given 50 per cent and extends realistic range to
the very loose surface. And I was 400 km or more, even at my easily
seriously impressed by the semi-active beaten average of just less than 7.0
Skyhook suspension, especially after Id litres/100 km. It also gives some useful
pressed a few buttons to firm up the leg protection. And I was impressed by
Sachs units slightly from the Enduro the screen, which is easily adjusted on
modes standard settings. With 200 mm the move in familiar Multi style, and on
of very well-controlled travel (30 mm its highest setting gave a turbulence-free
more than the other Multis) it coped ride although Im very tall.
well with everything from ruts to I was less impressed by the fact that
occasional boulders. the hand-grips dont give full wind
One rider crashed at a gentle pace and protection, that heated grips dont come
was back up with minimal damage to a as standard, and that the redesigned
bike that looks a lot more robust than two-part seat is not adjustable for height
other Multistradas. Perhaps, its only like the other Multis. Nevertheless, it

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seemed comfortable, and, at 870 mm, is with Boschs brilliant cornering ABS
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SPEC TALK bike. (There are 20 mm higher or lower grabbed a big handful without
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro options.) Despite its shallower geometry worrying. In normal use the stoppers
and longer wheelbase the Enduro was were predictably powerful. The Enduro
Price: Rs 17.44 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune)
respectably manoeuvrable at low speed. also follows its Super Adventure and
ENGINE And its chassis performance was Tiger Explorer rivals with a useful hill-
Configuration: Liquid-cooled 90 V-twin excellent on the open road too. As youd hold feature that locks either brake
Valve-train: DOHC, eight valves, Desmo Variable Timing (DVT)
expect with all that travel the ride was with a firm press of lever or pedal when
Displacement: 1198.4 cc
Bore x Stroke: 106 x 67.9 mm plush, whether the Ducati was floating the bike is stationary.
Compression ratio: 12.5:1 over village speed-humps in Urban Thats just one more on a list of
Fuelling: Bosch fuel-injection, oval throttle bodies mode or flattening smaller bumps on its standard features that also includes
Maximum Power: 160 PS at 9,500 RPM firmest setting in Sport. Most of the 140- cornering headlights, keyless ignition,
Maximum Torque: 136 Nm at 7,500 RPM km afternoon route was on twisty roads, Bluetooth integration, an under-seat
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
where the wide bars leverage helped the USB port and a centre-stand. Mind
Transmission: Six-speed, chain final drive
bike steer precisely and easily despite its you, the Enduro doesnt come cheap,
CHASSIS more relaxed geometry (rake is 25 rather especially as most will doubtless be
Type: Steel trellis frame than 24 degrees; trail just one mm longer enhanced with accessories such as the
Front suspension: 48-mm inverted telescopic Sachs, 200-mm at 110 mm, due to an offset front axle) Touring Pack of hot grips, handlebar
travel, electronic adjustment via Ducati Skyhook Suspension
and longer wheelbase. bag and those broad but beefy
Rear suspension: One Sachs damper, 200-mm travel, electronic
adjustment via Ducati Skyhook Suspension No doubt, the other Multi models Touratech panniers.
Front brake: Two, four-piston Brembo radial monobloc callipers, with their shorter suspension travel and The classy Multistrada Enduro isnt a
320-mm discs with cornering ABS 17-inch front wheels would have felt bike for everyone; and for some serious
Rear brake: Twin-piston Brembo calliper, 265-mm disc with ABS slightly sharper, but the Enduro gave adventure riders its chain drive will
Front wheel: 3.00 x 19 inch; wire spoked away very little while providing a very remain a major flaw. But the Enduros
Rear wheel: 6.00 x 17 inch; wire spoked
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II / Scorpion Rally
stable ride. The only times I really all-terrain ability and toughness add a
Rear tyre: 170/60 ZR17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II / Scorpion Rally noticed a drawback was occasionally new dimension to the Multistrada,
Rake/trail: 25/110 mm when using an extra touch of front brake finally justifying Ducatis old advertising
Wheelbase: 1,594 mm on entering a tightening turn, when the line about the Multi being four bikes in
Seat height: 870 mm forks dipped noticeably unless I was one. Its an exciting, characterful, hugely
Tank capacity: 30 litres
very gentle with the lever. capable machine that is arguably as
Weight: 225 kg dry; 254 kg kerb
Then again, the Enduros Brembo complete an all-rounder as any of its
Monobloc front callipers are plumbed rivals in the class.

KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R
Race Bike for

the Road
A badge on the petrol-tank proudly claims
Winner of the World Superbike Championship
2015 and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R justifies
the claim to the last letter
STORY: ANINDA SARDAR

PHOTOGRAPHY: SANJAY RAIKAR
I
TS DIFFICULT ZX-10R, which this new model replaces posture immediately communicates the
not to respect a globally, is obvious while the changes bikes intent. Without ever having raced
motorcycle like the are subtle. For instance, the windscreen bikes before I find myself in a proper
Kawasaki Ninja on this bike is slightly wider while race crouch with legs tucked in and out
ZX-10R. Just last subtle intakes on the sides of the of the way and the head almost too ready
year, a similar signature lime-green-and-black fairing to duck down under that screen. The
machine had create smart channels for the air so that ZX-10Rs track-focused intent is all too
stormed to the top rider fatigue from being buffeted by the clear. This is not the kind of bike you
two levels of the wind is reduced. The odd-looking chin want to take on a long ride to nowhere.
World Superbike at the base of the gaping air intake On this bike youd know exactly where
Championship at sandwiched between the headlamps is you are headed (probably a racetrack)
the hands of the brilliant Jonathan Rea also new and improves aero efficiency, and youll be equally sure where you
and Tom Sykes, taking Kawasaki to the according to Kawasaki. The all-digital want to finish your day: on the top step
top of the Constructors Standings with instrumentation with its characteristic of the podium. In fact, the seat height on
421 points. That is nearly a full 100 colour changing LED tachometer has this bike is 22 millimetres taller than on
points ahead of second-placed Ducati. been retained from the old bike but as I the previous bike while the headstock is
And here I was staring at this beautiful head towards the rear, the tail section closer by 7.5 mm.
(not just visually) machine, about to seems different. I cant quite put my Before you get going it is important to
swing a leg over it. No, I simply could finger on it until a bit of research familiarise yourself with all the tech that
not stop the thumping inside my rib- informs me that the new Ninja ZX- youre surrounded by, because the 2016
cage. The fact that the bikes ability to 10Rs tail section is indeed new and model of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
perform was way beyond my own only slimmer than before. boasts of five levels of traction control (the
added to the thumping. Gingerly, almost too cautiously, I outgoing version had three) and three
Visually, the resemblance to the old swing my leg over the seat and the riding levels of launch control settings and one

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Instrumentation of the old bike has The ZX-10R is the first production bike to Several of the improvements on the bike
been retained in the 2016 model get Showas Balance Free Forks are courtesy their experience in WSBK
The purpose of this bike is to carve

racetracks with the sharpness of a Ninjat

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that manages engine braking. There are control ensures optimum traction from at standstill should you twist the throttle
different modes that can be selected by conditions ranging from a dry race circuit with the same gusto as an angry
pushing the toggle button with your left to wet city roads and everything in schoolteachers wrist on an errant
thumb. The Full mode allows the rider to between. Additionally, there are other students ear. An angry howl leaves you
access 100 per cent of the engines power trick gizmos such as an Inertia in no doubt as to what this motorcycle
while the Middle mode allows 80 per Measurement Unit (IMU) developed by might be capable of. The bore and
cent and a Low mode limits power Bosch that measures inertia along six stroke, the compression ratio and the four
availability to just 60 per cent, which, different axes, five of which are measured 47-mm Keihin throttle bodies may be
mind you, is still 120 PS! The and one is calculated. Thanks to this the same as that of the engine in the
aforementioned launch control settings cutting-edge piece of kit the bike has a previous version, but a lot has been
allow the rider to optimise launches by better sense of the chassis orientation changed. For starters, the cylinder-head
preventing wheel-spin and unwanted and is, therefore, better able to stay on the is new, the valves are now of titanium
time-consuming wheelies. Meanwhile, intended line. In comparison to all this with the exhaust valves being one mm
the engine braking control system space-age technology, the humble ABS wider than before, at 25.5 mm. The
actually allows the rider to access just the and the hlins electronic steering crankshaft is lighter and, as a result, its
desired amount of engine braking. Not damper seem almost pedestrian. moment of inertia is lower than before,
too much, not too little. There is a Quick I thumb the starter reverentially and which, in turn, helps reduce engine
Shifter as well so you can pretty much go the liquid-cooled 998-cc straight four vibrations. The pistons, too, arent the
through the slick six-speed gearbox with engine fires up instantly and settles into same; they are lighter and made of a new
the throttle wound wide open. For an unintimidating hum. But dont be material and the cylinder walls are
downshifts you have to resort to the fooled by this apparent docility. The thicker. A lot of work has also been done
clutch again. The five-level traction bikes ferocious nature can be heard even by Kawasaki in improving airflow
Tail section is all-new and slimmer than The liquid-cooled 998-cc in-line four The windscreen is now wider and the
on the old bike. Seat height is taller too pushes out 200 PS, 210 with ram air odd chin under the intake is a new aero aid

SPEC TALK
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price: Rs 16.4 lakh (ex-Pune)
ENGINE
Configuration: Liquid-cooled, in-line, four cylinder
Valve-train: DOHC, 16 valves
Displacement: 998 cc
Compression ratio: 13:1
Fuelling: Digital fuel-injection, four 47 mm Keihin throttle bodies
Maximum Power: 200 PS at 13,000 Nm (210 PS with ram air)
Maximum Torque: 113.5 Nm at 11,500 RPM
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Transmission: Six-speed constant mesh gearbox with
QuickShifter, chain final drive
CHASSIS
Type: Aluminium perimeter frame
Front suspension: Showa 43-mm fully adjustable USD
Balance Free Forks
Rear suspension: Ohlins horizontal Back Link with Balance Free
gas charged monoshock
Front brake: Twin 330-mm discs, Brembo M50 Monobloc four-
piston callipers
Rear brake: Single 220-mm disc, single-piston calliper
Front wheel: 17-inch
Rear wheel: 17-inch
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax RS10
Rear tyre: 190/55-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax RS10
Rake/trail: 25.0/107 mm
Wheelbase: 1,440 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Weight: 204 kg (kerb)
with the air-box being 25 per cent theres good reason for that. Thanks to
larger and the air-filter itself being 60 inputs from Rea and Sykes the
per cent larger. swingarm is now 15.8 mm longer which
Despite all that thumping inside the has also resulted into a 15-mm (approx)
chest, which I daresay outdid the increase in the bikes wheelbase. This,
vibrations from the bikes engine, which no doubt, improves straight line stability.
is actually rather refined, this Ninja is Meanwhile, that electronic steering
surprisingly easy to ride. Theres grunt damper keeps the front end stable under
available from the bottom of the rev- harsh acceleration. What makes the
range and there is a certain linearity of biggest impact on the bikes handling
delivery that almost makes you forget ability, however, is that oh-so-
that this is a focused super-sport predictable front end. Even for a slightly-
motorcycle. In fact, below 7,500-8,000 better-than-rookie rider like me, the
RPM the bike feels rather manageable aforementioned predictability gives so
but get into the hot zone beyond this rev much confidence that despite my fears I
range and suddenly youll find your brain found myself pushing harder and harder. and rebound, both of which are
trying to catch up with the bike. The This bike almost makes it too easy. One hydraulically managed. The other reason
acceleration at this point is ferocious and of the reasons for this predictability, ascribed to this wonderful front-end feel
youll find yourself reaching everywhere according to Kawasaki, is the Showa is the proximity of the headstock, which
much too quickly. Its almost scary and Balance Free Forks (note the nitrogen is now 7.5 mm closer to the rider, thus
yet thrilling at the same time. In between canister on each of the shocks). Making putting more weight on the front. The
shots during our photo shoot I frequently their dbut for the first time on a rear suspension is a fully adjustable gas-
found myself scaring the wits out of production motorcycle on this Kawasaki charged hlins monoshock.
myself and finishing the acceleration run Ninja ZX-10R, these forks allow the Although an aspect like ride quality is
with a wide grin pasted on my face. Its functions of the front suspension to be of little consequence in such a track-
exhilarating beyond words. isolated so that a tweak to damping, focused motorcycle, it would be wise to
On the dynamic abilities aspect, this which is controlled via the compressed remember that a majority of Indian
Kawasaki is at its sublime best and nitrogen, will not affect the compression owners will end up riding this bike on

FIRST RIDE
Wider screen our far from perfect roads. And for these the one instance when I had to haul on quality. The only other observation I
and discreet smart roads, which can vary from being super the stoppers with some loose gravel have about this motorcycle is that this is
channels reduce smooth to rough to completely broken, under those grippy Bridgestone Battlax not everyones kind of bike. You cant
wind buffeting the ride quality is definitely stiff. It wont RS10 tyres (120/70 ZR17 up front and really go on a tour with this. I mean, you
kill your back but it will shake things up 190/55 ZR17 at the rear), not once did can, but that is not this Ninjas intended
quite a bit. the ABS or traction control feel the purpose. The purpose of this bike is to
For stopping duties the Kawasaki need to intervene. carve racetracks with the sharpness of a
Ninja ZX-10R gets a pair of 330-mm To cut a long story (that has the Ninjato (short sword used by ninjas).
discs with Brembo M50 Monoblocs up possibility to be longer still) short, the So, if youre looking for a powerful, big-
front and a single 220-mm disc with an Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a fantastic capacity sporty motorcycle to enjoy on a
A host of
changes to the
aluminium single piston calliper at the motorcycle. It is fast yet predictable random Sunday ride with your friends,
geometry and rear. Bite from these stoppers is enough for the newcomer to get used to. then dont even look here but if you have
suspension ferocious (necessary, too, given the It has brilliant dynamics and plenty of access to a racetrack and enjoy wearing
means excellent rapidity with which you need to shed stopping power and more than enough out your knee-sliders, then at less than
predictablity speed if youre thrashing it around a technology to keep you out of harms Rs 17 lakh, ex-Pune, theres no better
where dynamics racetrack) but progressive and, way. Perhaps, its only negative, so far as bargain than the 2016 model of the
are concerned therefore, predictable. Indeed, barring India is concerned, is the stiff ride Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.
Gearcheck
Rider: Aninda Sardar
Helmet: Shiro R-15
Jacket: Spidi
Gloves: Frank Thomas
Boots: TCX Evo R-S2
Tail lamp is an all-LED unit and its design Exhaust is all-new and helps the ZX-10R The swingarm is now 15.8 mm longer
resembles an upside down Batman symbol comply with tightening emission norms than before. Wheelbase is longer too

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MOTO GUZZI V9 BOBBER
Factory
Bobber
This is a bike for short hops and
round-town riding, aimed at the new
breed of relatively young, urban
riders who will be more impressed
by its USB ports phone-charging
ability than by speed or comfort.
Read on for our first ride review
STORY: ROLAND BROWN

PHOTOGRAPHY: ADAM BOLTON & GUZZI

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I
T MAKES A LOT also creating a shinier sidekick, the V9
of sense that Moto Roamer, using many of the same
Guzzi are components.
attempting to One shared component is the engine, a
borrow some new 853-cc unit that gets its capacity from
marketing dimensions of 84 x 77 millimetres, against
inspiration from the 80 x 74 mm of the 744-cc unit that
Harley-Davidson by powers the V7s. Like the smaller lump,
creating a simple, stripped- its a 90-degree transverse V-twin with
down naked V-twin, called the pushrods and two valves per cylinder.
Bobber. After all, Harley sold more than Cooling comes mainly from air coming
2,60,000 bikes last year, while Guzzi past those sticking-out pots, though it
production barely topped 10,000 despite does also have a revised lubrication
a steady increase of late. system that incorporates oil jets to help
Guzzi would love just a fraction of cool the pistons.
those extra sales, especially in the huge At the bottom end the V9 unit also gets
US market where the marque from new crankcases, plus an uprated
Mandello del Lario makes little transmission system featuring a beefier
impression, despite its long history of drive shaft, single-plate dry clutch, and
producing V-twin tourers and cruisers. the six-speed gearbox introduced last year
Harley, on the other hand, have long had with the V7 II models. Theres a little
success with simple models, including the more power and torque to contend with:
Street Bob and Fat Bob, whose names a maximum of 55 PS at 6,250 revolutions
recognise the bobbers that were originally per minute, up from the V7 units 48 PS
made by cutting down big American or so; and a peak torque figure of 62 Nm
V-twins in the 1930s and 40s. that is an increase of a couple of Newton-
Moto Guzzi do not have that same metres.
bobber tradition, but they do have a pair The Bobbers chassis is also new,
of mid-sized V-twins, the V7 Stone and although in typical Guzzi style this
Special, that in recent years have involves another variation of the twin-
frequently been modified by their owners downtube, tubular steel frame and fairly
to give a minimalist image. With the new simple, twin-shock suspension layout
V9 Bobber, the factory is essentially that has served the firm for half a
doing a similar job itself, while century. Theres nothing very
new about the non-adjustable

telescopic forks, which
offer 130 mm of travel, nor
about the simple shocks,
which are adjustable for pre-load only
and allow 97 mm of rear-wheel travel.
What is eye-catching about the
Bobbers chassis is its pair of finely
spoked, 16-inch cast aluminium wheels,
and especially the fat, almost balloon-like
tyres that wrap round them. The big
Contis do as much as anything to give the
Bobber its eponymous style, in
conjunction with a pair of fairly
abbreviated aluminium fenders and a
thin, almost bench-like dual-seat that add
to the visual impact.
The other vital part of the Bobbers
look is its deliberately downbeat finish.
The matte black tank and rear fender

have flashes of orange (grey is the colour to realise that its just as docile and rider- not engine speed. (You can, however,
option) that are almost invisible from the friendly as the V7 models. adjust the shift light to come on at any
side. And almost everything else is black, The bigger engine does have a slightly revs you choose.)
including fork sliders, wheels, engine, stronger punch, but straight-line So the Bobber was quick enough to
exhaust, seat, side-panels, and rear shock performance is pleasant rather than fun, and its chassis showed a similar
springs. exciting. The Guzzi rumbled up to a bit ability to provide enjoyable riding with
So, too, is the one-piece handlebar, more than 100 km/h rapidly enough, fairly laid-back feel. Inevitably, those fa
which is almost flat but gives a relaxed, heading for a top speed of about 160 tyres gave a slightly vague steering feel,
upright riding position because its bolted km/h, and occasionally setting off a but the wide handlebar provided plenty
to risers. That seat is just 780 mm off the warning light in the speedo when I of leverage with which to tip the Guzzi
ground, which helped give the Guzzi a revved it hard rather than short-shifting into a turn, despite its relatively lazy
manageable feel, as did its respectably low through the six-speed box, which steering geometry.
weight of just over 200 kg with fuel. This changed very cleanly. The tubular brace linking the fork
might be a mean-looking bike with a hint That sixth cog helped give a nicely sliders doubtless helped keep the front V9s transverse
of aggression, and a time-honoured long-legged feel but couldnt prevent the end pointing the right way. Those shocks V-twins bigger
Guzzi shake to the right when you blip mirrors getting a bit blurry at higher revs. felt pretty crude and under-damped on bore and longer
the throttle at standstill; but youve only Im not sure at what revs exactly because bumpy roads but never threatened to let stroke take the
got to let out the light clutch and the white-faced analogue speedo isnt things get out of control. The Conti capacity to 853
accelerate away, with the V-twin pulling matched by a rev-counter, and its digital Milestones had a respectable amount of cc from 744 cc of
sweetly and fairly smoothly from low revs, display can show fuel consumption but grip, too; enough to get the Bobber the V7

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If you want more

chrome then get the V9
Roamer instead, which
is blinged out quite well
If you fancy a laid-

back V-twin with
an Italian slant, a
V9 Roamer: The Bobbers Glitzier Relation
Guzzis new V9 family begins with two look, and shares the Bobbers generally tough look and a
closely related models, the other being good build quality. Its slightly higher
the Roamer. This shares the 853-cc
engine and most chassis parts, but is a
handlebar gives a fractionally more
upright riding position but the main
contrastingly rider-
much shinier cruiser that follows a long
line of colourful, chrome-plated V-twins;
difference is the larger-diameter front
wheel, which has a narrow 100/90-19 tyre friendly character,
including the Florida, Nevada, and instead of the Bobbers 130/60-16 one.
Bellagio. Thats likely to give slightly slower you wont go far
With its bright red or yellow paint steering and reduced wet-weather grip,
and chrome on parts, including the
handlebar, exhaust, and shock springs,
but performance in other respects should
be virtually identical. As will be the price
wrong with the
Bobber
the Roamer has a much more upbeat in most markets.
scraping occasionally in turns, though

cornering clearance was adequate for a
bike like this.
The V9 duo have a simple, wheel-
speed controlled traction control similar to
the V7 II system, with the addition of a
second mode for slippery roads. That
might be useful in the rain. The Bobbers
ABS-equipped brakes got the job done,
too, though the V7-style front combo of
320-mm disc and four-piston Brembo
calliper required a firm squeeze of the
lever for serious slowing.
What wasnt so good was that the
forward-set foot-rests and upright riding
There is hardly anything
position put most of my weight through
new about the twin
the thinly padded seat, which combined
rear suspension which
is only adjustable for
with the short-travel shocks to give a ride
preload that was tough on the spine. Those
chubby tyres must add a bit of cushioning

SPEC TALK
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Price: Rs 16 lakh (estimated, ex-showroom)
ENGINE
Configuration: Air-cooled 90 transverse V-twin
Valve-train: Pushrod, two valves per cylinder
Displacement: 853 cc
Bore x Stroke: 84 x 77 mm
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
but big bumps gave a painful jarring. the bike to give an on-board computer
Fuelling: Magneti Marelli fuel-injection
The Bobber is certainly no long- function. Along with recording trip data, Maximum Power: 55 PS at 6,250 RPM
distance machine, not that many this allows an Eco Ride function (just in Maximum Torque: 62 Nm at 3,000 RPM
prospective owners are likely to mistake case you dont know youre riding slowly) Clutch: Dry single-plate
it for one. Its respectably fuel-efficient and can record and even warn about how Transmission: Six-speed, shaft final drive
engine (most riders will average about 5.0 far youre leaning the Bobber in bends. CHASSIS
litres/100 km) would give a range of Theres also a long list of other Type: Double-downtube cradle frame
over 250 km despite the compact, 15-litre accessories, including a few practical Front suspension: 40-mm telescopic, 130-mm travel
tank, but I cant see many Bobber items such as a bikini fairing and luggage Rear suspension: Twin shocks, 97-mm travel,
riders covering that distance in one rack, but mostly cosmetic stuff, including adjustments for pre-load
Front brake: Four-piston Brembo calliper, 320-mm discs with ABS
hit very often. billet aluminium levers, mirrors, foot-rest
Rear brake: Twin-piston Brembo calliper, 260-mm disc with ABS
This is a bike for short hops and covers and locking fuel-cap. Whether all Front wheel: 16-inch cast aluminium
round-town riding, aimed at the new that will be enough to help the Bobber Rear wheel: 16-inch cast aluminium
breed of relatively young, urban riders capture some of the sales that have made Front tyre: 130/90 x 16 inch Continental Milestone
who will be more impressed by its USB Harleys Street Bob and Fat Bob such Rear tyre: 150/80 x 16 inch Continental Milestone
Rake/trail: 26.4/116.1 mm
ports phone-charging ability than by long-running hits remains to be seen. But
Wheelbase: 1,465 mm
speed or comfort. Some of them will if you fancy a laid-back V-twin with an Seat height: 785 mm
doubtless pay extra for the accessory Italian slant, a tough look and a Tank capacity: 15 litres
MG-MP, the Moto Guzzi Media contrastingly rider-friendly character, you Weight: 199 kg (no fuel)
Platform, which connects smartphone to wont go far wrong with the Bobber.

MOTO GUZZI V7 II STORNELLO
Scrambling Guzzi
A numbered plaque on the top yoke, below the chrome-rimmed clocks,
confirms that the Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello is one of a limited run of
1,000 units. We just came back from the first ride
STORY: ROLAND BROWN
PHOTOGRAPHY: ADAM BOLTON & GUZZI

FIRST RIDE
1960s and 70s, and was produced in
dual-purpose form with distinctive
white paintwork and red frame.
The new V7 II Stornello gets similar
treatment and, as the first part of its
name suggests, its heavily based on the
existing base-model Stone, upmarket
Special and sporty Racer. Theres no
change in the pushrod-operated, shaft-
drive V-twin motor, whose sticking-out
cylinders were angled forward in last
years redesign, to give some additional
leg-room.
All three existing V7s are attractive
bikes with a distinctive Moto Guzzi
look, and the Stornello fits in well. Its
most obvious change is a new high-level
Arrow exhaust, which doesnt affect the
motors modest maximum output of 48
PS. Gaitered front forks and wire-
spoked wheels with heavily pattered
tyres contribute to the rugged image.
In reality, the Stornello isnt designed
for remotely serious off-roading, but
Guzzi have incorporated some fresh
details to make it seem a bit special. A
numbered plaque on the top yoke,
below the chrome-rimmed clocks,
confirms it is one of a limited run of
1,000 units. Its oval, competition-style
number boards and both mud-guards
are made from aluminium; the dual-seat
has a neatly stitched Moto Guzzi logo
I
on its rear.
The Stornellos wide, slightly raised
one-piece handlebar and a marginally
taller, thicker dual-seat give a bit more
leg-room, in combination with
unchanged foot-rests. But with an
unchanged tubular steel frame and
T WAS SURELY manufacturers have essentially kept on conventional road-going suspension
only a matter of time building modestly powered, not very travel the Stornello is no lanky adventure
before Moto Guzzi high-tech, transverse V-twins for year bike. Its seat is a relatively restrained 798
created a scrambler-style after year, and have recently found millimetres off the
This plaque
model to join their V7 II family increasing number of riders interested in announces that ground and, at 186
of middleweight V-twins. Apart from just that kind of bike. this is the first of kg without fuel, the
the obvious high-profile example set by Guzzis marketing people know that the 1000 units that Guzzi is light
their old rival from down the road in they are on to a good thing. Hence last will be made enough to be easily
Bologna, Guzzi have already seen their years revamp to create the V7 II trio of
existing trio of 744-cc roadster models models, with their updated engine and
(Stone, Special and Racer) customised transmission. And now the latest
with an off-road look by numerous addition to the family, the Stornello: a
owners, and have assisted this process limited-edition, off-road styled
via their Garage programme of derivative designed to take on the
accessories. similarly themed Scrambler models from
So the Stornellos arrival is timely, Triumph and BMW, as well as Ducati.
especially given that the existing V7s In the Stornellos case, as with
have been selling well in many markets, Ducatis Scrambler, theres a strong
benefiting from the current popularity of historical link with the name, which
rider-friendly, customisable twins, means Starling in Italian. The original
especially ones with some heritage. Stornello was a small-capacity single that
Italys oldest and most traditional was popular in the home market in the

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manageable even for relatively short or Guzzis V7 II revamp, and worked
inexperienced riders. efficiently, the shaft-drive transmissions
Provided youre not hoping for traditional crudeness thankfully gone. SPEC TALK
storming performance or all-terrain Provided you stick to the road, the Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello
versatility, youre unlikely to be chassis is up to the job, too. The gaitered
Price: NA
disappointed by the Stornello. It rides forks and twin rear shocks were
much like it looks, assuming those reasonably compliant yet well- ENGINE
competition plates dont hint at race- controlled, combining good ride quality Configuration: Air-cooled 90 transverse V-twin
Valve-train: Pushrod, two valves per cylinder
ready performance. On the contrary, the with fairly light, neutral steering that Displacement: 744 cc
softly-tuned V-twin accelerated gently helped make the Stornello entertaining Bore x Stroke: 80 x 74 mm
and without drama from low revs, stayed on twisty roads. The shocks give only 111 Compression ratio: NA
sweet through the mid-range, and didnt millimetres of rear-wheel travel, Fuelling: Magneti Marelli fuel-injection
vibrate too much even when revved hard. confirming that theyre not designed for Maximum Power: 47.6 PS at 6,700 RPM
Maximum Torque: 59.6 Nm at 3,250 RPM
There was enough power to put 150 anything rougher than a gravel drive. Its Clutch: Wet multi-plate
km/h or a bit more on the speedo, but a shame Guzzi didnt fit the superior, Transmission: Six-speed, shaft final drive
few riders are likely to bother. The damping-adjustable units from the
Stornello prefers a more relaxed pace. It Racer, but even so I didnt have too CHASSIS
was happy being short-shifted through much complaint. Type: Double downtube cradle frame
Front suspension: 40-mm telescopic, 130-mm travel
the six-speed gearbox, which was The tyres, from Italian supermoto Rear suspension: Twin shocks, 111-mm travel,
updated to good effect last year in specialist GoldenTyre, gripped fine on adjustments for preload
Front brake: Four-piston Brembo calliper, 320-mm discs with ABS
Rear brake: Twin-piston Brembo calliper, 260-mm disc with ABS
Front wheel: 18-inch wire-spoked
Rear wheel: 17-inch wire-spoked
Front tyre: 100/90-18 GoldenTyre
Rear tyre: 130/80-17 GoldenTyre
Rake/trail: 27.5/117 mm
Wheelbase: 1,450 mm
Seat height: 798 mm
Weight: 186 kg

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tarmac, while providing a suitably It all adds up to an attractive,
chunky look. Theres only a single reasonably versatile roadster that is
Brembo disc at the front, as well as the pleasant rather than exciting to ride, but
rear, but that was enough for respectable works sufficiently well to entertain
stopping power, aided by a decent ABS experienced riders as well as novices.
system. The simple traction control Those neat details mean that its priced
system might occasionally earn its keep, at the level of the glitzy Racer rather than
especially in the wet. the more competitive Stone and Special,
Like the Stone and Special, the so its expensive for a bike of such
Stornello should make a reasonably modest performance.
practical roadster. That softly-tuned Perhaps, Guzzi will introduce a slightly
V-twin is pretty economical, giving a 300 less fancy model with a similar look and a
km-plus range from the big 21-litre tank. lower price when the Stornellos
The generously sized and well-padded 1,000-strong run is finished. But until
seat should let most owners cover that then, given its limited-edition status and
distance in reasonable comfort, too, at feel of genuine quality, that price seems
least one-up. (Like the other V7s, the reasonable for an enjoyable, rider-friendly
Stornello is a bit small and underpowered bike that adds a touch of off-road style, if
for carrying a pillion.) The shaft-drive not true riding ability, to its V7 siblings
transmission minimises maintenance. timeless V-twin appeal.
There was enough power to put 150 km/h or

a bit more on the speedo, but the Stornello
prefers a more relaxed pace
Thicker dual seat Big 21-litre fuel

provides more leg tank means 300+ km
room while looking between fuel stops
utterly retro
No major
engine update
Special Arrow
apart from last
exhaust system more
years forward-
for style rather than
angled pots
boost in power
The crudeness of the Gaitered forks with

shaft-drive is now gone wire wheels provide
thanks to last years the period look
transmission revamp

SHOOTOUT YAMAHA RAY ZR v HONDA DIO
Among the many aggressively-styled moto-scooters that have surfaced, there has undoubtedly
convenience and sporty appeal like never before. Now, with the advent of the Yamaha Ray ZR,

STORY: JIM GORDE PHOTOGRAPHY: SANJAY RAIKAR
been one, the Honda Dio that truly stands out, balancing
theres a challenger to this champion. Is it sharp enough, though?

S
TYLE IS A results of other industries trying to cater to
dominating aspect of this particular lifestyle.
our lives. Theres no One such example is the new Yamaha
doubt about that. Ray ZR, actually pronounced razor, as I
While a tiny margin of became aware from the television
people dont really care commercial that recently played more
about the brands they than the actual programming. The new
wear or how they Ray ZR is essentially a Ray Z with more
appear to others in attitude; the one that wanted to be your
what theyve chosen so new brother, which, in turn, was a
long as theyre Cygnus Ray with a bit less attitude than
comfortable, its a vastly different world the ZR. What it is, to me, is a successful
out there. One that tends to show more olive green colour scheme with yellow
respect to a monkey in a suit rather than tattoo graphics from the popular Yamaha
an intellectual dressed in casual shorts FZ stickered on to the scooter and,
and flip-flops. In an ideal world, the appreciably so. The gas-damped
fashion capital would be a throng of monoshock with a brilliant gold finish
people in jeans and T-shirts, but, as we and golden wheels was some bling I was
can plainly see from the situation around actually sort of excited about.
us, its far from it; and, worrisomely so, it Ive never ridden a small scooter with a
seems to be getting worse. gas-damped monoshock and thats
An evolution of teenage and wannabe- probably the sole reason I was looking
teenage devil-may-care style has arrived forward to the Yamaha Ray ZR. That,
in the form of swag; where, at first, it and the fact that it looks like the sort of
seems you melt all your dignity and self- scooter Arnold Schwarzenegger would
worth into chains for your neck and caps ride in Commando.
for your teeth. While some may find it Another one that actually managed to
amusing to behold at first pants get my eyebrow raised was the new
getting evidently lower as they tend to choice of colour for the Honda Dio.
process the idea before them there are While their palette consisted mainly of
many who actually take it seriously and two-tone shades, the simple act of turning
consider it a lifestyle. While Im certainly the whole thing matte-grey makes it more
not trying to offend those who have interesting. Plus, if ever there were two
adopted the lifestyle and turned it into a moto-scooters asking for the spotlight,
lucrative career, Im trying to get to the these are them.
bottom of how many are exposed to the Unfortunately, our Ray ZR didnt have
Ray ZR console tries

to look space-age; dual
storage pockets are useful

Dios simpler console Ray ZRs Batman- Dios back-side Front disc is quite Dio gets combi-
looks functional and style rear-end bears looks clearer and progressive; headlamp brakes; large lighting
quite elegant separate turn indicators more modern looks sharp but is weak layout looks smart

the golden monoshock or the wheels.

The Yamaha dealer confirmed that the
SPEC TALK Gearcheck bling bits were not on offer, yet.
Yamaha Ray ZR (Disc) Rider: Aninda Sardar The Honda Dio has been the most
Helmet: Shiro R-15 attractive, rakish designed moto-scooter
Rs 63,446 (OTR, Pune) for a while; in fact, for over a decade. It
Jacket: RevIt! GT-R Air
Overall star rating 1111 Gloves: Frank Thomas built upon the success of its more
everyday sibling, the Activa, Indias best-
selling scooter ever, and that was key. It
Riding Gear Partner was a more modern, youthful offering that
Height 1115 mm
Wrangler Sun Shield was backed by legendary reliability and

simplicity of operation: exactly what
Saddle Height
someone in their growing years with a

775 mm
fresh licence looking to dominate the

streets on something without a manual
Ground Clearance 130 mm
transmission sought.
Fast forward to the present and the
Wheelbase 1270 mm
Dio is still on sale, post a facelift. The
Length 1820 mm
Gearcheck new panels and revised headlamp unit
DIMENSIONS Rider: Anosh Khumbatta
Width: 700 mm Kerb Weight: 103 kg
Battery: 12V / 5.0 Ah, Analogue speedometer, odometer Helmet: KBC
Jacket: Teknic
ENGINE FUEL EFFICIENCY Gloves: DSG
Configuration: Air-cooled, Overall*: 42.5 km/l
single cylinder Highway: 50 km/l
Valve-train: SOHC, two-valve City: 40 km/l
Displacement: 113 cc Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.2 litres
Ignition: CDI Range: 221 km
Starting: Electric and Kick * is 75% city riding and 25% highway
Bore x Stroke: 50 x 57.8 mm
SPEEDOMETER ERROR
True Speed Indicated Speed
Fuel Supply: Carburettor
19.7 km/h 20 km/h
Maximum Power: 7.2 PS at
38.1 km/h 40 km/h
7,500 RPM
57.2 km/h 60 km/h
Maximum Torque: 8.1 Nm at
76.0 km/h 80 km/h
5,000 RPM
Power-to-Weight: 69.90 PS/ BRAKING
tonne 60 km/h to standstill:
20.22 metres / 2.48 seconds
TRANSMISSION
Clutch: Centrifugal ACCELERATION
Gears: Variomatic Standing Quarter-mile (0-
Primary Drive: V-Belt 400m): 24.41 s @ 83.31 km/h
Final Drive: Gear Roll-On: 30-60 km/h 6.09 s
CHASSIS Top Speed: 86.31 km/h
Type: Underbone
Brakes (Front): 170-mm disc
Brakes (Rear): 130-mm drum 70
9.48
Tyre (Front): 90/100-10, MRF 60
Tyre (Rear): 90/100-10, MRF 50

4.92
Suspension (Front): 40
Telescopic fork, 95-mm travel 30

1.86
Suspension (Rear): Coil 20
spring with hydraulic 10
damper, 75-mm travel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rating
Design & Style: 11112
Powertrain: 1111
Performance: 1111
Fuel Eff iciency: 1112
Safety: 1111
Ride Quality: 1111
Handling: 1111
Braking: 1112

have shed the lean image and made it down on the Dio in the numbers game
look more muscular. The engine has and that shows in the acceleration figures.
grown from 102 cc to 109 cc and delivers The Dio takes 8.84 seconds to get from 0 SPEC TALK
8.0 PS and 8.8 Nm, packing HET to 60 km/h, whereas the Ray ZR is over Honda Dio (CBS)
(Honda Eco Technology) to improve half-a-second slower at 9.48. In terms of
efficiency. Apart from the addition of top speed too, the Ray ZR tops out at Rs 53,114 (OTR, Pune)
Hondas Combined Braking System 86.3 km/h, while the Dio goes on to 93 Overall star rating 1111
(CBS), the Dio remains the same km/h. Not much in there, but the Dios
mechanically. slightly faster at the top with its 10 per
The Ray ZR, on the other hand, packs cent higher power. Both feel equally
Height 1133 mm
a 113-cc BlueCore air-cooled single that refined, so theres really nothing between
makes 7.2 PS and 8.1 Nm. Its slightly them on that front.
Saddle Height
765 mm
The Ray ZR looks like the sort
of scooter Arnold Schwarzenegger Ground Clearance 158 mm
Wheelbase 1238 mm
would ride in Commando Length 1781 mm
DIMENSIONS
Width: 710 mm Kerb Weight: 105 kg
Battery: 12V / 3.0 Ah, Analogue speedometer, odometer
ENGINE FUEL EFFICIENCY

Configuration: Air-cooled, Overall*: 54.75 km/l
single cylinder Highway: 60 km/l
Valve-train: SOHC, two-valve City: 53 km/l
Displacement: 109 cc Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.3 litres
Ignition: CDI Range: 290 km
Starting: Electric and Kick * is 75% city riding and 25% highway
Bore x Stroke: 50 x 55.6 mm
SPEEDOMETER ERROR
True Speed Indicated Speed
Fuel Supply: Carburettor
20.0 km/h 20 km/h
Maximum Power: 8.0 PS at
38.2 km/h 40 km/h
7,000 RPM
56.1 km/h 60 km/h
Maximum Torque: 8.77 Nm
75.2 km/h 80 km/h
at 5,500 RPM
Power-to-Weight: 76.19 PS/ BRAKING
tonne 60 km/h to standstill:
29.02 metres / 3.43 seconds
TRANSMISSION
Clutch: Centrifugal ACCELERATION
Gears: Variomatic Standing Quarter-mile (0-
Primary Drive: V-Belt 400m): 23.15 s @ 87.40 km/h
Final Drive: Gear Roll-On: 30-60 km/h 6.18 s
CHASSIS Top Speed: 93.00 km/h
Type: Underbone
Brakes (Front): 130-mm drum
Brakes (Rear): 130-mm drum, 70
60
8.84
combined braking system
Tyre (Front): 90/100-10, MRF 50
4.23
Tyre (Rear): 90/100-10, MRF 40
Suspension (Front): Link- 30

1.49
type with hydraulic damper 20
Suspension (Rear): Coil 10
spring with hydraulic damper 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rating
Design & Style: 11112
Powertrain: 11112
Performance: 11112
Fuel Eff iciency: 11112
Safety: 1111
Ride Quality: 1111
Handling: 1111
Braking: 1111

Dios under-seat storage Ray ZRs storage affords The Ray ZR is actually very good to a criterion for you, the Ray ZRs seat
offers enough room for a a bit more room even with a ride. The mildly-stepped seat is height, at 775 mm, is 10 mm more than
half-face helmet half-face helmet in there comfortable and theres enough knee the Dios. The Dio, however, offers 18
room. It also feels wider and the litres of under-seat storage volume. The
equivalent of a car with a wide-body kit Ray ZR has 21 litres under the seat, plus
on. Its very flickable and the weight twin storage bins up front.
distribution feels just right. The Then theres the matter of the asking
suspension setup is neither too stiff nor price. The Honda Dio costs Rs 53,114
too soft; its just right, and lean-ins and on-road in Pune, while the Ray ZR,
changes of direction are handled with without the front disc brake option, will
ease. However, I just wish the brakes had cost you Rs 60,662 (OTR, Pune); add
a bit more bite. The Dio, meanwhile, Rs 2,800 more for the front disc. It isnt
feels slightly stiffer and a bit heavier at the the stop-on-a-dime kind but is
rear. Other than that, it looks leaner, but progressive enough.
feels more solid and picks up well. The If you want the safe option which,
initial punch is good and it feels the more now, has seemingly been reborn on the
urgent of the two. The flickability is just dark side with its after-dark shade of
as good as that of the Ray ZR and its shadow, the Dio can do no wrong.
handling inspires confidence. However, if you want to be bold and ride
From the practicality aspect, though, out on a unique, sharply designed moto-
both scooters weigh the same, at 105 kg, scooter, and either want or can get over
and even have similar fuel-tank the swag factor, the Ray ZR certainly
capacities: 5.2 litres for the Ray ZR and makes a strong case for itself. The Dio
5.3 for the Dio. Their economy, however, feels sharper and more willing, and the
reflects quite a difference in efficiency. added power makes a difference in the
The Ray ZR returns 42.5 km/l, right places. Make no mistake, the Ray
translating into a 221-km range on a full ZR is an excellent ride, but the Dio just
tank, while the Dio delivers 54.75 km/l, has that much more of an edge over it.
Is that the Ray ZRs? Dio gets a much adding up to a range of 290 km. If size is Either way, you cant go wrong, really.
How did the designer edgier septagonal
miss that? looking-glass
The Ray ZR is an excellent ride,

but the Dio just has that much
more of an edge

FEATURE TVS TYRES FACTORY VISIT & TYRE TEST
Thats How We Roll

Tyres are a crucial part of the motorcycles setup. We all know that, but how much
do we really know about them? To delve a little deeper, Bike India visited the TVS
Tyres plant in Madurai, and even tested out some of the firms latest products
STORY: HARKET SUCHDE PHOTOGRAPHY: TVS TYRES
The bias cutter

automatically cuts
ply according to
predetermined
width and angle

The extruder
prepares uncured
rubber for shaping
into tread and
sidewall
The tyre-
building machine
assembles all the
components of
the tyre before
curing
M
ADURAI IS Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Pantnagar,
known as the Uttarakhand. The company also has an
temple town. The in-house R&D facility for the
Meenakshi development of new tyres, a facility
Temple present that has earned a slew of awards and
here, with its whose products cater to the whos who
majestic and of the Indian two-wheeler
colourful gopurams manufacturing market. It isnt just
or gateway spires, OEMs, though, because TVS also
its thousand pillars, and seminal manufacture tyres for the after-market
architecture make it one of Indias segment in India, and distribute them
mainstays of history and culture, along through an extensive dealer network.
with lending the city its nickname. I, Some of the many insights offered to
however, wasnt in Madurai for that, us during the tour included the actual
because the city has another, slightly construction of the tyre, such as a
lesser known claim to fame too. It is the detailed explanation of vulcanisation
hometown of TVS Tyres, which is why and the fact that the black colour of the
I found myself here, heading to the tyre can be attributed to the infusion of
TVS Srichakra factory to witness the carbon black into the rubber (pure or
process that results in the creation of a compound) during the development of
tyre, and even have a go on a few of the tyre. The carbon black is infused
these creations. into the tyre to help reduce the amount
Before we hit the test-track, of wear the tyre suffers. We also got to
however, we were given a tour of the witness the process through which the
facility and an insight into the step-by- rubber for the tubeless tyre is flattened
step process of tyre manufacturing. through an extruder, after which the
Before we go into that, though, lets tread and the tyre-wall were fused
briefly consider TVS Srichakras together, chopped in a bias cutter and
background. The company is the then cured and processed to finally end
youngest in Indias tyre manufacturing up as a fully-fledged tyre. We were
scene, having been established about walked through the whole process in
31 years ago in a 90-year-old industry. minute detail, and even given a tour of
TVS Tyres produces 2.3 million tyres the factorys R&D facility. The entire
every month from its two plants, in tyre development process was

FEATURE TVS TYRES FACTORY VISIT & TYRE TEST
explained to us here; from software The third motorcycle I tested was the braking. Lastly, I had the opportunity to
simulation to lab testing and, finally, Honda CBR 250R which was wearing test TVSs Conta range of scooter tyres
road-testing a tyre. PROTORQ radial tyres. PROTORQ is on the Honda Activa. The tyres were
Having witnessed the birth of the TVS premium motorcycle tyre line, and satisfactory round corners, and also
tyre, it was now time to get hands on, I was very impressed by these tyres in adequate under braking.
and take cognizance of its capabilities in particular. The level of grip and control Evaluating A quick tap on the brakes to stop, and
the real world. We had four test vehicles they offered me round corners was the PROTORQs the switching off of the ignition marked
sporting brand-new TVS tyres from excellent, as was cornering the end of what had been both an
th
across the range. I started off with the h composure
their posure capabilities at TVS insightful and thoroughly enjoyable day
TVS Apache RTR 180 and the new d intense
under ntense Tyres test track for us at the TVS Srichakra facility.
Remora tyres it was sporting. The
Apache felt even more assured
round corners with these tyres
than it had with the previous
ones that came as stock on the
bike, although under intense
braking you could feel a little
bit of a wobble. Next it was
time for the Pulsar 200 NS and
the Eurogrips it was riding on.
Sadly, the Pulsars front brakes
werent at peak functionality,
which resulted in a situation
where I couldnt really push it to
high speeds and test its comfort
under hard braking. The tyres
provided acceptable grip round
corners, though.
TVS TYRES TESTED
TVS Apache RTR 180 Honda CBR 250R Bajaj Pulsar 200NS Honda Activa
Remora tyres PROTORQ radial tyres Eurogrip tyres Conta tyres
Front 90/90-17 Front 110/70 R17 Front 100/80-17 Front 90/100-10
Rear 110/80-17 Rear 150/60 R17 Rear 130/70-17 Rear 90/100-10

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FEATURE MERIDA CROSSWAY URBAN 20D
Riding
Green
We get our hands on Meridas Crossway Urban
20D, and come away impressed
STORY: ANOSH KHUMBATTA
PHOTOGRAPHY: SANJAY RAIKAR
F
OUNDED AND the moment I laid my eyes on the
headquartered in bicycle, helped along by world-class
Taiwan, Merida has fittings like the Shimano gears, Tektro
been making quality disc brakes and Alexrims wheels. The
bicycles for the last 44 frame is made of Meridas Racelite
years. The company 6061 aluminium, moulded by a
has been building over proprietary techno forming process to
two million bicycles a lend strength and rigidity without
year at five plants; one adding weight. The bike has a wide
in Taiwan, three in China and one in range of gear ratios with three chain
Germany. The Crossway Urban 20D is plates up front and eight sprockets at
their best-selling model under the leisure/ the rear, giving it 24 ratios that start as
commuting segment, and the example low as 28/32 and go up to 48/11,
we reviewed came with a 48-centimetre allowing riders to choose the ideal
aluminium frame in an attractive yellow combo to suit most conditions and
and black colour scheme. gradients. The 622-millimetre (24.48-
The quality of fit and finish stood out inch) wheels are shod with 40-mm

FEATURE MERIDA CROSSWAY URBAN 20D
The gear indicators on both

bars are easy to read, gears
engage with a positive click
The Shimano
derailleurs work well
and seem sturdy
The Tektro brakes

bite down on 160-mm
steel discs for positive
stopping power
(1.57-inch) wide street biased Kenda tyres with to shed speed. A plus-point is the dual
an external diameter of 700 mm (27.55 inches). mounting points on the frame; the
The tyres and wheels seemed to do well on our manufacturer has provided space to mount two
Need to Know
roads, and didnt seem too heavy, as the bicycle brackets for water bottles, or for one bottle and Merida Crossway Urban 20D
required minimal effort to get rolling. one air pump. We did notice the lack of quick- Price: Rs 28,493 (Pune)
The Shimano EZ fire shifters do a great job release handles for the seat and wheels. What Frame Type: Racelite 6061 aluminium alloy
of snapping the derailleurs into position, and this means is that you will require a spanner Drivetrain: Shimano derailleurs, three-speed
the chain hops over to the desired ratio without handy to take off a wheel or even to do a simple cassette sprockets (front), eight-speed cassette
wasting time and with minimal fuss. A nice seat-height adjustment. sprockets (rear)
touch is the hydraulically-actuated Tektro Setting off, the narrow seat feels comfortable, Front suspension: Rigid
braking system, with 160-mm discs at both and has forward and back adjustability in Rear suspension: Rigid
ends. Braking is confidence-inspiring, addition to height adjustment. The Brakes: Tektro hydraulic discs, Tektro levers
requiring minimal pressure on the short levers 660-millimetre wide handlebar terminates in Wheels: Double-walled, disc rim
tough rubber grips, which Tyres: Kenda K1024 700 x 38C
widen out towards the end to
allow you to rest your palms
upon them, and the plastic complaints about discomfort or ride quality,
pedals offer loads of grip to even when we headed off the main road and up
most casual sports shoes. a dirt track.
Controls fall easily to hand, If you are looking for an eco-friendly
while the shifters come with transport option through the city, the Merida
easy-to-read indicators that Crossway Urban 20D seems to tick all the right
tell you what ratio you are in. boxes as a light, easy to use bicycle that brings
The left-hand shifter works world-class fittings together in an affordable
the front derailleur, while the package. The bike feels light on the move, is
right-hand shifter works the easily manoeuvrable, and provides you with
rear. Getting through Punes your daily cardio on the way to work. The fact
traffic was a breeze aboard that it costs nothing to run and creates no
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FEATURE RIDERS WANDERLUST
Mystical Iceland
on Two Wheels
STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY: HAROON RAFIQ
This is the tale of one of Bike Indias readers who, along with his better half,
undertook an epic trip through Iceland on a BMW R 1200 GS. Here, in his own
words, are all the glorious sights and experiences he witnessed
I
N OUR CONTINUING GLOBAL Keflavic airport in the capital city of Reykjavik, we could only
motorcycle rides, this summer my wife, see snow all around as we looked out of the window from
Farzana, and I decided to explore another 20,000 feet. Whoever said it was summer in Iceland? Upon
part of Europe which was a little outside landing we learned that Icelandic weather had thrown up a
our comfort zone. We zeroed in on sudden dampener and that they had unexpected heavy snowfall
Iceland, a country often defined by its at the beginning of summer that blanketed most of the east and
dramatic volcanic landscape of geysers, hot north of the country, making it too dangerous for motorcycle
springs, waterfalls, glaciers and black-sand travel in those parts. This forced us to alter our route, travel
beaches a nomadic dreamland where the plans and hotel bookings completely. I soon picked up our
brave and brutal Vikings once ruled the rugged rental BMW motorcycle and had a discussion with the people
region. The place literally breathes fire and ice because at the shop regarding climate forecast and alternative route
glaciers and volcanic springs can be found close to each other. possibilities before heading back to our hotel. Subsequently, the
Iceland is not a destination; it is an adventure. Its a topographic wife and I strolled around the serene capital city of Reykjavik,
and climatic mlange. Our ride sprang surprises and mind- visiting the lovely seafront area and then taking in the sights and
boggling vistas at every twist and turn of the road. attractions around the downtown area. The next day we would
As our Iceland Air flight made its final descent towards the start the ride on a cautious note with prayers for good weather

as we were warned to look out for dangerous cross-winds and
possible snow.
As we loaded our luggage and got astride our motorcycle, we
hit multiple glitches. The GPS power cable snapped, the
helmet intercom was not working the list just went on. An
hour later we fixed all the problems and were soon riding out of
city limits, accompanied by heavy cross-winds that tossed us all
over the road. Nevertheless, the ever changing spectacular
landscape kept up our spirits.
Our first stop was the Kerid crater which was formed after a
volcanic explosion 3,000 years ago. We then proceeded further
to the Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and then on to the famous
Skogafoss waterfalls on Route One. The locations and
surroundings of these were absolutely breathtaking. Finally, we
made our way to the southernmost village in Iceland, Vik,
which was our destination for the day. The day came to

Riding in almost virtual

seclusion, those seven eventful
days have been an overdose of
awesomeness for both of us
an end with a sumptuous dinner. ocean. We rode a little further and finished an exhausting day at
On a cloudy morning in Vik, breakfast over, we headed Hofn.
towards Dyrholaey, which is a peninsula of volcanic origin. A The next morning we woke up to the sound of light showers.
short distance away we arrived at the Black Sand Beach, where After a simple breakfast we finally made the painful decision to
one also comes across the very unique Reynisdrangar rock backtrack to Vik as the route further east and north was mostly
formation, sculpted with great precision by Mother Nature. At covered in snow and some roads had been closed off.
the Black Sand Beach, the sight of the black sand and the Therefore, we abandoned our original plans and decided to
contrasting milky white froth of the sea waves was a delight to explore central and western Iceland instead.
the eyes. We headed westwards on what was a largely wet ride amid
We then made our way eastwards, towards Hofn. This time pelting rain. Along the way we entered the second largest
the brutal cross-winds were pushing us to the edge of the road, national park in Iceland, the Skaftafell National Park, and
threatening to almost end our trip on a bad note. As we cruised explored on foot the hiking trails. First, the Svartifoss falls,
along the Skeidflotur flood plains, one noticeable aspect of which are surrounded by dark lava columns, and, second, the
Iceland was the stark changes in scenery: one minute youre hiking trails took us to the spectacular Vatnajokull Glacier, the
riding through hard, impenetrable rock, and the next moment biggest glacier outside the polar region. It was a three-hour
its fertile and rich farmland, after which you come across hills, rejuvenating walk in the very lap of nature that saturated our
followed by plains as far as the eye can see. Our next halt was at visual sense. We got back into the saddle and made a brief stop
Jokularson Glacier Lagoon with jaw-dropping scenery of at the roadside Laufskalavarda site, which, once a farm, was
icebergs floating in the lagoon that slowly find their way into the destroyed by the first recorded volcano in the year 894.

According to the local tradition, everyone passing by it is continental drift between the North American plate on the left
supposed to place a stone at its site to bring good luck, so we and the Eurasian plate on the right can be clearly seen in the
also did our part. We called it a day after a nice seafood dinner. cracks or faults. The other major attraction here is the worlds
On day four, with the sun shining bright overhead, we first parliament, Altingi, set up in the year 930. We took a highly
started out further westwards on highway one through winding relaxing stroll in this spectacularly scenic place and, post lunch,
roads that cut across rugged mountains and arrived at started our journey towards the western part of Iceland,
Solheimahasandur, the famous site of the 1973 US Navy plane Borgarnes, which has a population of 1,800. Here we visited the
crash in Iceland wherein the pilot managed to miraculously Settlement Center, a museum featuring the history and
save all crew members. After an eight-kilometre walk to the settlement of Iceland and settled down for a nice and yummy
crash site we hit the road again, heading west towards the small vegetarian dinner within its premises.
and enticing fishing town and old harbour of Eyrarbakki. Here That evening we checked into the hotel in Borgarnes. The
we took in the sights before we finally settled into the town of hot water here had an overwhelming odour of rotten eggs. On
Laugarvatn for the night. enquiring we learned that our hotel, like many other hotels in
After a sumptuous breakfast we left the confines of our super Iceland, used water from natural hot springs which had a strong
cosy cottage at Minniborgir and headed towards the UNESCO odour of sulphur, thus saving energy and expenses. After
world heritage site, Thingvellir National Park, located on the breakfast we headed towards the famous Golden Circle route
famous Golden Circle route of Iceland. The Park is situated in a that led us to Geysir. The English word geyser has been
rift valley that marks the crest of the mid-Atlantic ridge notable derived from this Icelandic Geysir. The place is full of geo-
for its unusual tectonic and volcanic environment. The thermal geysirs out of which presently only one, named

Strokkur, is active. The blowhole sends out hot water gushing

at high speed at regular intervals, climbing up to a height of 100
feet. There are numerous smaller natural hot water springs all
around, some of which are used by the local people to boil eggs
and also bake Icelandic rye bread in underground boxes. We
decided to call it a day close to Geysir.
Day seven was the concluding day of our memorable
Icelandic motorcycle adventure. We started from Geysir in an
eastward direction, heading to the enchanting Gulfoss
waterfalls. These spectacular waterfalls are located in the canyon
of the Hvita river. It seems that the gorge was formed by flash
flood waters that forced their way through cracks in the basalt
lava layers. It is a combination of two waterfalls and it is well
nigh impossible to describe the brilliance of this place in words.
From there we headed in a southwest direction to the town of
Hveragerdi that sits atop a 5,000-year-old lava field and has a
lot of geo-thermal activity. Soon we passed by the big power
station in the area that uses the natural hot water springs to
power its turbines. We also visited the only shopping complex
in the world that straddles two continents. The mid-Atlantic
ridge and Eurasian ridge pass under this complex and its an
area of high earthquake and tremor activity. It was affected by
the earthquake in 2008. From there we started our final lap into
the concrete jungle of Rekjavik, making our way through
evening traffic and arriving back to our hotel.
Riding in almost virtual seclusion, those seven eventful
days have been an overdose of awesomeness for both of us. It
was mesmerising and breathtaking, intimidating and, at times,
very frightening, mystical and surreal. The Icelanders are
among the nicest and most helpful people we have ever come
across. No wonder Iceland stole our hearts in more ways than
we can count.
(You can watch all of Haroon and Farzanas global rides at
www.rideforpassion.com)

GARAGE
HONDA CB Hornet 160R
The Sting Has Left the Building
I
T IS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN I, WITH A HEAVY HEART, HAVE TO BID FAREWELL TO MY LONG-TERM
Honda CB Hornet 160R. There are many things I will miss about this naked street commuter from the Honda
Photographs taken by Pentax K20D Lens: Pentax f3.5-5.6 18-55mm ALII
stable. The ride and comfortable seat for one, the smooth and refined engine that just purred along without
any bother, no matter the conditions, being another one. Personally, though, the biggest factor about the
Hornet that I will miss is definitely the looks I got while riding around town. The edgy styling and orange paint-
job gave the bike a decidedly cool appearance, and not that wishy-washy understated stuff either; no, the
Hornet screams, Look at me! from every angle, and I will always love it for that. So, goodbye dear Hornet, you
have been a capable city-commuting companion.
Harket Suchde

HONDA CB Shine SP
Aint No Sunshine
A
S A LOYAL ENTHUSIAST OF THE ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET, I HAVE Its suspension is set up to offer a great balance between ride quality,
always had a bit of disdain about other motorcycles. Perhaps, it which is pliant, and handling. The bike is certainly nimble, making
is endemic to users of this British-Indian bike and Id be lying if I short work of filtering through traffic. Even with a pillion on board and
said that six months ago, when I was given the key to the Honda CB the suspension at its stock setting things remain quite comfy. The bike
Shine SP and told that this would be my long-term bike, I received it also returns excellent fuel economy. The only thing I can really grumble
gleefully. Would I really enjoy riding a 125-cc commuter motorcycle? Half about is the lack of an engine kill switch. Beyond that, I can say with
a year later, I can tell you that I am a changed man and my views about some authority the bike has helped changed my perceptions and it
this motorcycle have undergone a complete transformation. was in a downcast frame of mind that I bid adieu to the Honda CB
With its 124.73-cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine putting out 10.6 PS Shine SP.
and 10.3 Nm, the CB Shine SP offers decent performance, almost sprightly. Aditya Dhiwar

GARAGE
TVS PHOENIX
No Old Flame,
This One
I
HAVE BEEN RIDING THE TVS PHOENIX FOR
quite a while and, though it has been long, Ive
never really had any reason to complain
whatsoever. Not only has it proved itself an apt
commuter, one that is hassle-free and efficient,
its also very comfortable with its wide and
comfortable seat, ensuring that home-office-
home commutes remains stress-free. It boasts
of good ergonomics, too. I like the handlebar-
seat-footpeg relation. It keeps me relaxed.
The Phoenixs 125-cc engine is powerful not
only for my daily commute but also good for the
occasional ride to a nearby spot out of town.
Furthermore, its very reliable. The Phoenix
recently returned from a service. Speaking of
which, Ive always had a pleasant experience at
the TVS service centre. Whatever niggles that
were present were taken care off then. Alls well
in the end.
Santosh Wadhai
TVS Scooty Zest 110
Confidence-inspiring
Companion
O
VER THE PAST SIX MONTHS, THE
TVS Scooty Zest 110 has been more
than just an allotted long-term
scooter to me. It has taught me how to be
confident and ride as if theres no worry.
All this comes from the overall features of
this excellent scooter. The Terrific
Turquoise blue colour stands out among
all two-wheelers. Other useful features
such as its boot capacity, front storage
space, and phenomenal fuel efficiency are
among the reasons why it is so difficult to
let go of this scooter. The Zests ride
quality is great. I was able to attain a top
speed of 80 km/h quite comfortably. Many
a time I see myself zoom past other
motorcycles on the road with all eyes on
me. If you ask me, it is far ahead of all
others in its segment and I would
definitely recommend it to those looking
for a good scooter.
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Results, reports and all the news from the racing world
Number 35 Ends
35-year Drought
If the outcome of MotoGPs return to Austria had Italy celebrating
Ducatis first triumph in 100 races, then the Grand Prix of the Czech
Republic was a reminder that, after many barren years, Britain can
once again justifiably call itself a player in Grand Prix racing
REPORT: NEIL MORRISON PHOTOGRAPHY: DPPI

SPORT MotoGP BRNO
MotoGP
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RACK CONDITIONS happened before the race, when the rain same with Ducati wins? The trio spent
ensured this was a real race stopped the quantity of water became the first nine laps trading positions, with
of two halves. Upon almost zero very quick. So I think Marquez, Barbera and Viales never far
drawing the curtains on everybody was surprised by that and away.
Sunday morning, expected to make flag-to-flag, said By contrast, those early laps were
forecasters were proved right. In the Dovizioso. Meanwhile, Lorenzo echoed sobering watching for the eyes of Yamaha
morning it rained. Then it rained some many riders thoughts on choosing the bosses. Despite Lorenzos strong start, he
more. But crucially, and to ensure this soft front. We tried it in the morning and plummeted down the order at a worrying
race was one of strategy, that very rain at the end it was like new. It almost rate. Rossi, too, was out of his comfort
stopped an hour before the flag appeared unthinkable it could suffer near zone. The first laps were a nightmare,
dropped. terminal wear. he said post-race. I was desperate. Ten
Another shower was unlikely, leaving Several, including Lorenzo and Rossi, laps passed before he breached the top 10.
riders pondering whether the track would gambled on the harder rear, while Crutchlow, meanwhile, was an even
dry, necessitating a bike-swap for Crutchlow, Loris Baz [Avintia Ducati] more distant 15th at the close of lap one.
intermediates, or even slicks. With and Tito Rabat [Marc VDS Honda] But, as Germany had shown, patience
conditions in the German Grand Prix still fitted the harder compound front and was key. Soon, their tyres would come
fresh in the memory, the factory Ducatis, back. After the warm-up it was clear that into their own.
Marquez and Viales all expected to pit the softer front was on the limit, said On that same lap came the first sign of
during the 22 laps. Crutchlows crew chief Christophe the Ducatis use of the softer front. The
Temperatures had risen from morning Bourguignon. Then when we saw that it hapless Dovizioso had little choice other
to early afternoon and rain had ceased, stopped raining around one oclock, he than pulling to the outside of the track,
leaving conditions noticeably different came into the garage and said he was after a strip of the Michelin rubber had
from morning warm-up. Another factor: going with that. It proved to be an torn off. By then Crutchlow was really on
this was the first premier class race to be inspired choice. the move, posting the fastest lap the ninth
held in outright wet conditions at the The early laps were always going to time around. With Rossi not far behind,
Brno circuit in spite of its inclusion in the favour those with the softer compounds the pair soon bridged the gap to the
GP calendar in every year since 1987, fitted. Marquez shot into an early lead leading men, which, at five laps, had
barring one. Going into the race, the before a three-pronged Ducati attack, stood at over 10 seconds.
speed at which the track dried was an consisting of Iannone, Scott Redding Crutchlow was by the fading Redding
unknown factor. [Pramac Ducati] and Dovizioso, hampered by the same front tyre
Thus, the majority of the field chose swallowed him whole. Surely, what they degradation as Dovizioso on lap 14
Michelins soft front and rear wet. What say about London buses couldnt be the and within two more Iannone was

Marquez had ridden with the
intelligence and calm that have come to
define his season throughout. The
23-year-old sought out wet puddles, and
never overly-exerted his soft-soft
combination to score another crucial
podium place. Honestly, I expected a
flag-to-flag race but the humidity kept it
wet and it was impossible to go to slicks,
he said after extending his title lead to 53
points. Then when I realise it will be all
race in wet, I said, I need to manage the
tyres.
The extension of his advantage was in
part due to an apparently baffling decision
powerless to relinquish the lead to the I made the perfect choice. Rossi bows by Lorenzo to pit for a bike swap just after
Englishman, that first grand prix victory Behind, Iannones front was also in down to he had posted his fastest time. As he ran
within his sights. trouble. In a shot, Rossi, who knew his Crutchlow after from one bike to the other, crew chief
Apart from a moment at Turn 10, the tyre choice was correct once he the Brit conquered Ramon Forcada signalled for him to stay
grip offered by the hard-hard tyre recognised the track was not going to dry Brno with the first machine. Rejoining on
combination on track that was drying in out fully, was past. At one point I slicks only to pit again a lap later,
some places, still wet in others, was understand that, maybe, today doesnt Lorenzos chance of scoring points was
enough. The lead was 1.5 seconds and dry enough for a flag-to-flag race. From over. Only later would his reason for
then a few laps later it was four, said an that moment I know my choice was pitting become clear.
exultant Crutchlow. But with four laps better. I just tried to ride well and didnt Team-mates Using the same combination as
to go, I nearly had a crash. I changed to make mistakes. It was great fun, said at it again, Rossi Crutchlow, an advancing Baz finished a
sixth gear where normally we would keep Rossi, who finished seven seconds overtakes Lorenzo mightily impressive fourth, just three
fifth. So then I just said, Calm down! behind Crutchlow, his title bid gaining a early on in the seconds from the podium. I was 13th and
But I was just cruising around. Honestly, boost of sorts. race stopped looking at the pit board, he said.
When I looked next, I was P6 and
suddenly I thought that the podium was
here and I needed to push harder! A fine
day for the Avintia squad, Barbera
managed his soft-soft combination
brilliantly for fifth, with Eugene Laverty
[Aspar Ducati] making it three Ducati
GP14.2s in the top six.
Danilo Petrucci [Pramac Ducati] was
never comfortable all weekend, but
collected seventh, ahead of a disgruntled
Iannone and Viales, both relieved to
finish with their fronts chunking. The
third man to use the hard-hard
combination, Rabat was 10th.
MotoGP Result
POS. RIDER TIMING
1 Cal CRUTCHLOW 4744.290
2 Valentino ROSSI +7.298
3 Marc MARQUEZ +9.587
4 Loris BAZ +12.558
5 Hector BARBERA +13.093

SPORT MotoGP BRNO
Moto2
J
UST AS JOHANN ZARCO
[Ajo Kalex] was building up an
unshakeable head of steam, down came
the rain. The Frenchman nabbed his second
straight pole position from Sam Lowes [Gresini
Kalex] at the death on Saturday. Yet on race day
he was nowhere, leaving Jonas Folger [Dynavolt
Kalex] to break free from the off.
If anyone was handed an early morning
reprieve, it was Alex Rins [Pons Kalex]. Off the
pace for most of the weekend, the Spaniard
challenged Folger early on, before the German
pulled clear in worsening conditions to win by a
comfortable five seconds. Lowes gave chase, but
he, too, had no answer for the man in front,
leaving the podium positions set in place in the
final laps. Moto2 Race Result
It was a fairly relaxed race, to be honest, POS. RIDER TIMING
except for the last few laps, when I risked a 1 Jonas FOLGER 4530.342
lot to gain the four-second advantage. It was 2 Alex RINS +5.175
long but we finally did it, said Folger, who 3 Sam LOWES +9.021
climbs to fourth in the championship. 4 Mattia PASINI +14.763
Zarcos lead over Rins, meanwhile, was 5 Alex MARQUEZ +17.959
reduced to 19 points.
Moto3
J
UST AS BRAD BINDER Moto3 Race Result
[Ajo Red Bull KTM] had one POS. RIDER TIMING
hand on the Moto3 world 1 John MCPHEE 4536.087
championship, his rear Dunlop tyre gave 2 Jorge MARTIN +8.806
way, and showed that even in this year of 3 Fabio DI GIANNANTONIO +9.777
dizzying consistency, the South African is 4 Enea BASTIANINI +10.654
human after all. 5 Niccol ANTONELLI +13.872
Binder was leading in near
underwater conditions with only laps to go, leaving McPhee with an
McPhee [Saxoprint Peugeot] able to insurmountable eight-second lead.
give chase. That was until he fell foul of Jorge Martin [Aspar Mahindra] took
the wet track at Turn One with three advantage of wet-weather specialist
Khairul Idham Pawis [Honda Team
Asia] mid-race mistake to collect a dbut
podium, after holding off promising
rookie Fabio Di Giannantonio [Gresini
Honda], who finished third.
We had a good rhythm after warm-up
and I just had to keep calm. Im
absolutely delighted to bring it home,
said McPhee, the first Scottish winner of
a solo GP since 1962.

Viales Ends
Suzukis Long Wait
Ten years after Suzuki won its first MotoGP race, Maverick Viales
won the companys second, running away out front and leaving
the pursuing pack to entertain the 75,000 fans
REPORT: MAT OXLEY PHOTOGRAPHY: DPPI

SPORT MotoGP SILVERSTONE
C
AL CRUTCHLOW,
Valentino Rossi, Marc
Marquez and Andrea
Iannone used
Silverstones wide, open
spaces to slug it out for
much of the race, while
Jorge Lorenzo endured yet another
nightmare. Viales victory made some
more history he was the seventh
different premier-class winner in seven
races; the first time thats happened since
the dawn of Grand Prix racing in 1949.
The main reasons behind this thrilling
unpredictability are MotoGPs new
unified software, new Michelin tyres and
a run of inconsistent weather.
MotoGP
This was one of those great races where While Viales continued his regal he attacked Rossi, making a rough pass Marc and Rossi
no one had a clue who would win: rain- progress, all hell was breaking loose on the nine-time champ as they exited had quite a few
affected practice and qualifying had behind, with Crutchlow, Rossi, Marquez Copse, waving an apology to his friend hairy moments,
prevented everyone from doing long runs and Iannone locking horns. Silverstone is as they sped towards the Maggots/ fortunately no one
crashed
to fully assess tyre wear. And that turned wide, open and fast, so it creates similar Becketts section.
out to be a big plus for Suzuki, who kinds of races to Phillip Island: lots of Rossi soon had him back, getting a
always struggle when the more room for riders to choose different lines better drive on to the main Hangar
experienced teams have time to get 100 and run crazy close to one another. straight and re-passing the Ducati. Then
per cent dialled in. The battle swung this way and that. At he got stuck into a vicious duel with
When the lights went out, Viales first Marquez seemed to have the upper Marquez. The pair made contact at least
shot straight into the lead, but moments hand in battle but he soon realised he had once, reawakening memories of Sepang
later the red flags came out following a made a mistake on tyre choice he 2015. But this was different, said Rossi
huge smash involving Pol Espargaro chose the soft front and he soon found he later. Because this time both of us had
(Monster Yamaha) and Loris Baz was struggling with stability into corners. the same target.
(Avintia Ducati). The restart was pretty And he also had rear-end pumping Iannones race ended when he lost
much a carbon copy Viales swept issues, losing places to Crutchlow and the front at the Brooklands right-
past Crutchlow to take the lead on the then Iannone and he fought to keep his hander, with six laps to go. I had arm
first lap and pulled off a kind of magic RCV on the straight and narrow. pump in my right arm for the first time
disappearing act: by lap two he was nine- All that allowed Rossi to get the better in years, he explained. I was basically
tenths ahead, by lap five 2.2, by lap ten of the skirmish and move into second at riding with my left arm only; when I hit
3.7, and by lap 13 of 19, 5.1; then he eased one-third distance. It seemed as if he a bump, the front folded.
off to finish thee seconds ahead. would then set off in pursuit of Viales, When Iannone fell he left Crutchlow
The bike was perfect; I could use the but he had neither the pace to chase the in second, the Brit having forced his way
front more and had great corner speed, Suzuki nor the speed to escape the past both Rossi and Marquez. But
said the 21-year-old, who quits Suzuki in clutches of Marquez and the rest. Marquez, no matter that he had a world
November. I couldnt believe it, to By half-distance the man on the move title at stake, still wasnt finished. He
escape like that with so many great riders was Iannone, who was scything through retook Rossi and then went after
behind me. Finally, I won a MotoGP the pack. Sixth for the first half of the Crutchlow. On the penultimate lap they
race! The front-row start was the key, and race, hanging around at the back of the swapped positions several times until they
now I want more! This win is so great, group, he suddenly seemed to find some appeared to touch at the end of the 200-
especially for the team and the factory extra speed that took him past Pedrosa mph (322 km/h) Hangar straight.
who deserve it for all their work. and Crutchlow in a couple of laps. Then Marquez didnt have enough front grip

There he goes, championship advantage from 53 points
Maverick Viales
MotoGP Result
to 50. But three points is not so much, POS. RIDER TIMING
got the lead early he admitted. The good thing is to be on 1 Maverick VIALES 3903.559
on in the race and the podium and to be in an exciting battle 2 Cal CRUTCHLOW +3.480
he converted that
like that. My battle with Marc was strong 3 Valentino ROSSI +4.063
into a win
but fair, even though I know he has a 4 Marc MARQUEZ +5.992
special treatment for me! 5 Dani PEDROSA +6.381
Crutchlow too Marquez missed the podium for only
was at his best the third time this year but was happy and the bike [was] slow to turn, so was
at Silverstone enough. I tried to manage the race with using my elbows all the time trying to
bagging P2 Valentino because he is my main manage the front.
championship rival, so the positive was Pedrosa was also happy after one of his
to dare entering the corner, so he ran on we lose only three points, said the strongest showings on Michelins.
to the asphalt run-off, which dropped The young 2013/2014 champ. Five laps from the end Dovizioso led the next group, six seconds
him behind Crutchlow, Rossi and Spaniard (Viales) I started to attack and, maybe, I took further back, taking sixth place,
Pedrosa. By the finish he could only leads the way with many risks to try and finish second. After comfortably ahead of Aleix Espargaro
manage to overcome his team-mate. veterans like Rossi the first four laps I felt the soft front was a and Lorenzo, who had yet another
Ahead of him Crutchlow kept his following mistake because it was moving too much nightmare. And this time in the dry! We
head down to finish half a second ahead made a gamble with the setting, but it
of Rossi, who was 1.9 seconds ahead of didnt work, said the reigning champ,
Marquez, who bettered Pedrosa by now a distant third on points.
four-tenths. Danilo Petrucci (Pramac Ducati) and
While Viales had ploughed a lonely Alvaro Bautista (Aprilia) completed the
furrow out front, the next four all knew top 10. Alex Lowes, subbing for the
they had laid on some major injured Bradley Smith at Monster
entertainment for the fans. It was great to Yamaha, had an impressive MotoGP
be a part of that battle, said Crutchlow dbut, finishing 13th, just behind Laverty
after his third podium in three races. I and in front of Hector Barbera (Avintia
had a great battle with Marc and Ducati). Redding finished last after two
Valentino, and I gave as good as got. My tumbles: he had changed his rear tyre
congratulations to Maverick for the win. before the restart and the tyre kept
Rossi had reduced Marquezs pushing the front.

SPORT MotoGP SILVERSTONE
Moto2
H
OME HERO SAM LOWES
(Federal Oil Kalex) was firm
favourite for a British GP win
after dominating practice and qualifying.
But it was not to be the young Briton
was chasing leader Tom Luthi
(Interwetten Kalex) when he was wiped
out by series leader Johann Zarco
(Ajo Kalex).
The pair were just behind Luthi Luthi, Morbidelli and
who had missed the previous race due to Nakagami on the podium
a head injury when Zarco dived across at Silverstone
the inside kerb to collide with Lowes.
Zarco stayed on but was given a
10-second penalty which dropped him to
22nd. The incident was a nightmare for
Lowes, who was going all out for a home Moto2 Race Result
win, but it may also play a major part in POS. RIDER TIMING
the outcome of the world championship. 1 Thomas LUTHI 3849.473
2 Franco MORBIDELLI +0.856
After the Austrian GP Zarco led closest-
3 Takaaki NAKAGAMI +1.179
rival Alex Rins (Paginas Amarillas Kalex)
4 Hafizh SYAHRIN +1.359
by 34 points; after this race his advantage 5 Jonas FOLGER +1.970
had been reduced to just 10 points.
The only potential winner who

ended up on the floor was Jorge
Navarro (Estrella Galicia Honda), who
had charged through from 18th on the
grid, only to be wiped out by another
rider with two laps to go.
That incident split the huge lead
pack, leaving Binder to fight for the
win with team-mate Bo Bendsneyder
and Francesco Bagnaia (Northgate
Mahindra). Binder crossed the line
0.183 seconds ahead of Bagnaia,
with first-time podium finisher
Moto3 Bendsneyder a further 0.336 seconds
back. The top eight were separated by
one second.
Moto3 Race Result
B
POS. RIDER TIMING
RAD BINDER (RED BULL Mahindra rider win so far. For much of the race the 1 Brad BINDER 3839.142
KTM) scored his fourth win of Bagnaia (21) was leading group comprised a dozen or 2 Francesco BAGNAIA +0.183
simply superb in 3 Bo BENDSNEYDER +0.336
the year to move 86 points clear in Silverstone however,
more riders, positions changing every
the Moto3 title chase, but this was corner, with plenty of bumping and 4 Stefano MANZI +0.787
he could only
possibly the South Africans toughest barging along the way. 5 Nicolo BULEGA +0.802
managed to get P2

SPORT MotoGP SAN MARINO
Pedrosa pins it to
silence the Rossi euphoria
For the first time in history, MotoGP has its eighth unique winner in as
many races. The top class of racing has never known variety like it. And
while attention has been drawn to the four first-time winners, at Misano it
fell to Dani Pedrosa, MotoGPs forgotten man, to ensure the run continued
REPORT: NEIL MORRISON PHOTOGRAPHY: DPPI
MotoGP
T
HE RACE COULD laps in, it was clear barring disaster the crowd how to recognise an upset
and quite possibly should - they would not be troubling the when they saw one. But now it was their
have been the podium places. The top three were man scampering to defend even as
homecoming fairytale for decided. Or so it appeared. Pedrosa honed in. On lap 20, the
Rossi, which would not only Climbing two places on lap one, Spaniard was over half a second faster
have satisfied the 1,00,000-strong crowd Pedrosa one of only two men to than the leader. An attack was inevitable.
that turned every grandstand into a choose Michelins soft front option - Little by little I saw that I was gaining
shade of vibrant yellow, but also soon made short work of first Dovizioso, distance, said Pedrosa. Maybe 11 laps
potentially reignited a late title push that then Viales to sit fourth a quarter of the to go I saw that if I kept the same pace
he had recently been keen to play down. way into the race. Yet three seconds and then I would have a chance for victory.
Looking to adopt the approach that two bikes still stood between him and Once a wall of noise and yellow, the
had worked so well at Jerez in late April, the lead. A tall order for any man, let stands grew quieter by the lap.
Rossis intention was to dictate the pace alone one who has only stood atop the Given how strong he was around the
from the front, but Lorenzo had other podium just twice in twelve races. circuits first sector, it was fitting that
ideas. Yet the fast-starting Spaniards But by lap eight Pedrosa was really Pedrosa chose the tight turn-four hairpin
attempts to break free were quickly motoring, showing exactly why each of to make the races decisive move. With
thwarted, Rossi reeling him in within a the top three qualifiers had earmarked just over six laps to respond, Rossis
lap. By the end of lap two Rossi was close him as a podium threat on Saturday. hopes of a famous win were dashed. Not
enough to pounce. He did just that, his Unluckily for those circulating ahead - that his effort was found wanting. The
trademark ruthless edge totally in check, and most in attendance - he was just Yamaha M1s sweet handling and
at turn 14, forcing Lorenzo to sit up. getting started. turning ability aided the nine-time world
Tough but ultimately clean, the Italian First he passed Marquez with a hard champion through the circuits final
was where he wanted to be. Now he only move at turn 14. On lap 16 he smashed triple right/double left combination. But
had to stave off his team-mate, who surely the official lap record the first man to Rossi was riding beyond himself. A
was his main obstacle to victory. lap in less than 1m 33s in racing mistake three laps from home decided it.
At first Lorenzo struggled to keep up, conditions and was second a lap There would be no home win.
the Majorcan falling into no mans land later, pouncing on a powerless An eighth different winner from eight
with a fiery Marquez a second behind. Lorenzo, exactly where he had done races and a ride of undeniable quality
Both Viales in fourth and Dovizioso the same to Marquez. that ranked amongst Pedrosas very best.
fifth had started promisingly. But six Years of watching Rossi had taught I knew the key was to not make any

Yellow-country
folk cheering for
MotoGP Result
POS. RIDER TIMING
their king
1 Dani PEDROSA 4343.524
2 Valentino ROSSI +2.837
3 Jorge LORENZO +4.359
4 Marc MARQUEZ +9.569
5 Maverick VIALES +15.467
I pushed but then started to feel that if I

continue with this riding style, there was
more possibility to crash, he said.
Viales had hoped for more. But
feeling Michelins medium rear tyre did
not offer the grip he had hoped for. A
shit tyre, he was heard shouting to a
mistakes and try not to fight much, Surprisingly, third team member after the race.
he said. I didnt think about the victory was Lorenzos best. Realistically this was the best we could
until the last ten laps. I knew I could There were some have achieved. Turning issues held
catch Valentino so I tried to keep my corners where I Dani was in Dovizioso back from finishing higher
focus. said Pedrosa, who was still able couldnt stop the bike as well but finally a league of his than sixth, in what was a difficult home
to post a 1m 33.0s lap the penultimate it was all working well. Rossis pace was own, overtaking round for Ducati.
time around. very consistent and he didnt make MotoGP icons one Finishing a highly credible seventh,
Unable to hide his displeasure at mistakes. In some laps I just needed after the other Pirro felt he could have finished even
finishing second, Rossi acknowledged one-tenth of a second, he openly with impeccable closer to his temporary team-mate had it
Pedrosa was simply the better man on the admitted. This is the first time he had style
not been for a poor start. Crutchlow was
day. I was doing a very good pace alone finished lower than second here. furious to receive an initial time penalty
but then Pedrosa arrived. I tried to resist, Marquez proved his newly found for repeatedly running off track at turn
I lost a bit of time when he overtook me. I maturity yet again, having experienced one, which, he felt, cost him eighth
tried to do another lap behind him at the the perils of riding at the limit in morning place. After race direction saw that he
maximum pace, but he was too strong. If warm-up. The title leader had fallen at had gained no advantage, they
I am not in Misano, I am very happy, but turn one moments after posting the fastest overturned the penalty. Thinking he
today was more important to arrive first. I time. Unable to find the optimum feel finished as top Satellite in the end, the
wasnt able, but it was a great race and a with Michelins front in the race, younger Espargaro was not impressed
very good weekend. Marquez once again kept points in mind. when Crutchlows penalty was
overturned, leaving him ninth, a place
Nail-biting behind the Englishman. Bautista
action thanks to completed my best weekend with
Marc, Dovi and
Aprilia to finish a commendable tenth.
Dani
MotoGP Championship Standings

POS. RIDER BIKE PTS.
1 Marc MARQUEZ Honda 223
2 Valentino ROSSI Yamaha 180
3 Jorge LORENZO Yamaha 162
4 Dani PEDROSA Honda 145
5 Maverick VIALES Suzuki 136
6 Andrea DOVIZIOSO Ducati 99
7 Andrea IANNONE Ducati 96
8 Cal CRUTCHLOW Honda 93
9 Pol ESPARGARO Yamaha 89
10 Hector BARBERA Ducati 81

SPORT MotoGP SAN MARINO
Moto2
A
T THE CLOSE OF THIS
shootout it was the turn of Johann Zarco
(Ajo Kalex) to look bewildered. The pole-
sitter had just finished a frustrating fourth after
voicing his plans to break clear of the field on
Saturday evening.
The Frenchman had no answer for runaway
leaders Alex Rins (Pons Kalex), still riding with a
healing but painful left collarbone, and Lorenzo
Baldassarri (Forward Kalex), who ensured the
26-lap encounter went down to the wire.
First, Rins broke clear of a frantic scrap to
build up a lead of 1.7 seconds. But soon
Baldassarri was on the chase, closing in for a
famous win. The Italian passed by at Quercia,
two laps from home and resisted a brave Rinss
Moto2 Race Result last lap attack to claim a famous home win, his
POS. RIDER TIMING first in grand prix racing. Takaaki Nakagami
1 Lorenzo BALDASSARRI 4245.885 (Honda Asia Kalex) finished third.
2 Alex RINS +2.523 I only realized I had beaten Alex when I
3 Takaaki NAKAGAMI +6.199 crossed the line. I still cant believe it, gasped an
4 Johann ZARCO +8.942 exultant Baldassarri. Rins had the consolation of
5 Franco MORBIDELLI +10.016 reducing Zarcos championship advantage to
three points.
Moto3 Moto3 Race Result
G
POS. RIDER TIMING
OING BY THE INITIAL LAP 1 Brad BINDER 3937.556
times, Enea Bastianini (Gresini Honda) 2 Enea BASTIANINI +0.262
seemed like he was enjoying his best 3 Joan MIR +1.416
ride of an underwhelming year, taking the fight 4 Nicolo BULEGA +1.534
to runaway title leader Brad Binder. But in 5 Jakub KORNFEIL +4.278
reality pole-sitter Binder (Ajo KTM) was
toying with his younger rival, remaining in
Bastianinis shadow until lap 18.
Allowing the Italian by at first and seeing
Bastianini could not match his own pace,
Binder knew where he would attack: the
frightening Curvone, taken flat in sixth gear.
With flawless precision, it was there on the
final lap that the South African made his
winning move. Another crash for Jorge
Navarro (Estrella Galicia Honda) ensured
Binders title lead would grow to a near
insurmountable 106 points. podium spot after qualifying a lowly 16th. needs to finish second in Aragon to clinch
Austria winner Joan Mir (Leopard KTM) I tried to manage the gap to fight for third the world Moto3 crown. On the last lap I
showed guile to beat another home hero, before getting into second to see what made my move. Everything worked
Nicolo Bulega (Sky VR46 KTM) to the final Bastianini could do, explained Binder, who perfectly,he said.

SPORT INMRC
INMRC Hots Up
The Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) is considered
the pinnacle of racing on two wheels in India. Here are all the results from
round three of the big races in this competition
REPORT: HARKET SUCHDE PHOTOGRAPHY: MMSC
T
HE INMRC IS THE PROVERBIAL HOLY INMRC Super Sport
grail of motorcycle racing in India and this, the third National Championship
round, was full of action, drama, and cut-throat
competition. Here is the competition-wise TVS Racings Jagan Kumar is the
breakdown of the all the electrifying races. championship leader and the one to
watch in the Super Sport 165 National
INMRC Stock 165 Championship, but in race one he was
conspicuous by his absence. Jagan lost
Antony Peter has been a dominant force in the Stock 165 races, pole position on a technical
and continued his dominance in race one of the third round of disqualification, started from the back of
the competition. Joseph Mathew pushed him throughout the the grid, and crashed out on Turn Two on
race, though, eventually finishing just half a second behind him. Kannan Karnan, winner of the Pro-Stock the second lap. This and another strong
Race two, however, was another story altogether. Mathew took 165 race competitor, K Rajini, also bowing out
the lead on the very first lap and held on to it, and while Peter due to technical issues meant K Y Ahmed
had battled for second spot and re-claimed it with three laps to INMRC Pro-Stock 165 clinched an easy victory. Jagan was not to
go, Anish Shetty suddenly surged ahead on the last lap, climbing be denied in race two, however, for he
from fifth spot to finish second. Hari Krishnan has been the leader of the rose to the occasion and crossed the
pro-stock races so far, but he had to settle chequered flag nearly two seconds ahead
for just one third-spot finish across both of Sarath Kumar and Deepak Ravikumar
races in this round as his competitors who clinched the second and third spots
really stepped up their game. Kanan respectively in both races.
Karnan and Dinesh Kumar finished first KY Ahamed (#2), winner of the Super
and second respectively, with Prabhu A Sport Indian 165 race
coming in a distant third in race one. The
podium looked almost nothing alike for
race two, though, as the latter clinched
second spot, with Rajiv Sethu coming in
first and the aforementioned Hari
Krishnan taking the last spot on the
podium.
Antony Peter,
Stock 165 Race One winner of the
Pro-Stock 165 Race One Super Sport Indian Race One
POS. RIDER TIMING POS. RIDER TIMING POS. RIDER TIMING
Stock 165 race
1 Antony Peter 13:21.828 1 Kannan Karnan 12:40.607 1 K Y Ahmed 12:05.530
2 Joseph Mathew 13:22.315 2 D Dinesh Kumar 12:41.444 2 Sarath Kumar 12:12.355
3 Anish Shetty 13:26.890 3 Prabhu A 12:45.290 3 Deepak Ravikumar 12:12.516
Stock 165 Race Two Pro-Stock Race Two Super Sport Indian Race Two
POS. RIDER TIMING POS. RIDER TIMING POS. RIDER TIMING
1 Joseph Mathew 13:15.875 1 Rajiv Sethu 12:30.730 1 Jagan Kumar 12:06.640
2 Anish Shetty 13:16.507 2 Prabhu A 12:38.378 2 Sarath Kumar 12:08.308
3 Antony Peter 13:17.602 3 Hari Krishnan 12:38.486 3 Deepak Ravikumar 12:10.166

SPORT TVS ONE-MAKE RACE
Apache Attack, TVS-MMSC Apache

RTR 200: Open
Pillai, with T Ramakrishnan following
close behind in third place.
Round III
The six-lap Open category is where all TVS-MMSC Apache
the action was, even though first place RTR 200: Novice
was comfortably captured by Kannan
Karnan with over three seconds to spare, The Novice race, as is the norm, runs for
The TVS Apache RTR 200 One-make the second spot was anything but a
foregone conclusion. Sri Lankas Jaden
only four laps, and the riders made the
most of those laps to try and claim victory.
Championship is progressing apace, with Gunawardena and home town boy Yashas R L was particularly impressive on
the riders getting to terms with their

Arvind Ganesh battled it out for second the day, winning both races in round
spot, the former clinching it at the end by three with many seconds to spare.
machines and putting up some sublime just over half a second the margins
were that tight.
Kamran Alam also put up a good
showing, finishing third in back-to-back
performances. Heres all the action from Race two saw Karnan continue to races. In race one, second place was
dominate; this time around he had a acquired by Hari Prasath R, and Yuvaraj
the races much bigger lead, too, and showed not S took the plaudits for first runner-up in
just talent but also consistent performance race two. However, the latter in particular
REPORT: HARKET SUCHDE at a high level to mop up the race with had an extremely close-fought battle with
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUXUS MEDIA what was close to a staggering 14-second Alam, who eventually finished with a
T
lead. Second place was awarded to Vivek paltry 0.263 seconds to spare.
HE TVS APACHE RTR 200 ONE-MAKE
Competition is an evolution of TVS Racings Open Class Race One Novice Class Race One
POS. RIDER TIMING POS. RIDER TIMING
previous one-make race, the TVS RTR 180 One-
1 Kannan Karnan 13:17.989 1 Yashas RL 09:01.585
make Championship. As is clear from the name, in
this years competition the racers are battling it out 2 Jaden Gunawardena 13:21.168 2 Hari Prasath R 09:14.317
astride race-spec versions of TVS flagship Apache RTR 200, 3 Arvind Ganesh 13:21.892 3 Kamran Alam 09:15.274
and now, with the third round under way, the riders have Open Class Race Two Novice Class Race Two
familiarised themselves with these machines. This has led to a POS. RIDER TIMING POS. RIDER TIMING
competition that is even more intense in some cases, with some 1 Kannan Karnan 13:19.835 1 Yashas RL 08:49.976
close-fought finishes in evidence at the Madras Motor Race 2 Vivek Pillai 13:33.715 2 Yuvaraj S 09:03.026
Track (MMRT). 3 T Ramakrishnan 13:34.413 3 Kamran Alam 09:03.289

SPORT HONDA ONE-MAKE RACE CHAMPIONSHIP
Honda One-make CBR 150 Novice Race
T
HE CBR 150 NOVICE RACE IS THE ENTRY-
Race Round III

level one-make competition in terms of Hondas
racing offerings here in India, and as such runs for a
couple of laps less than the CBR 250 Open.
Seventeen riders qualified for the race, which spans
The third round of Hondas indigenous racing across two legs of four laps each. Soorya P M
championship took place at the Madras Motor Race

and Anish Shetty were part of their own Anish Shetty,
personal battle finishing a fraction of a second winner of CBR
Track (MMRT) in Chennai over the race weekend, with apart in both races of the competition, and
swapping the one-two between themselves.
150R Novice
category
Indias young racing contingent putting on a show for
the throngs of fans present
REPORT: HARKET SUCHDE PHOTOGRAPHY: HONDA
Mathana Kumar,
winner of the CBR
250R Open
Honda All-Ladies Race
H
ONDAS EFFORTS TO PROMOTE
womens racing in India have given birth to the
Honda All-Ladies Race, and the girls definitely
CBR 250R Open stepped up, and how. Aishwarya Pissay had to fend
T
off A Ryhana Bee throughout the four-lap race to
HIRTEEN RIDERS TOOK TO THE TRACK ON IDENTICAL clinch top spot. Shruthi N rounded off the top three. It should
race-spec Honda CBR 250Rs to see who would emerge triumphant in come as no surprise that four of the seven participants in this race
round three of the CBR 250R open. The two six-lap races culminated in a were from Indias two-wheeler racing hub of Chennai.
strong weekend for riders belonging to Hondas Ten10 Racing academy.
Mathana Kumar continued his resolute performances in the competition (L-R) A Ryhana Honda Ladies Race
with another set of victories over the weekend, with Hari Krishnan taking two second Bee (second Place), POS. RIDER TIMING
spots, and Ananth Raj P taking third spot in the first race of the round before Aishwarya P M 1 Aishwarya Pissay 09:49.114
conceding it to Rajiv Sethu in race two. (Winner) and 2 A Ryhana Bee 09:49.564
Shruthi N (third Place) 3 Shruthi N 10:06.350
Honda-MMSC CBR 250R Open Race One CBR 150 Novice Race One
1 Mathana Kumar 12:20.800 1 Soorya P M 09:02.273
2 Hari Krishnan 12:22.797 2 Anish Shetty 09:02.312
3 Ananth Raj P 12:32.051 3 Mahesh Murali 09:03.395
Honda-MMSC CBR 250R Open Race Two CBR 150 Novice Race Two
1 Mathana Kumar 12:23.810 1 Anish Shetty 08:53.364
2 Hari Krishnan 12:24.052 2 Soorya PM 08:53.692
3 Rajiv Sethu 12:33.133 3 Piyush Ranjan 08:56.269

SPORT RED BULL ROAD TO ROOKIES CUP
Road Clear for the Rookie Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup
POS. RIDER
Race One
TIMING
The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup had its second and final round at the 1
2
Aaron Gunawardena
Sachin Choudhary
08:57.368
09:20.422
MMRT in Chennai, and we were on hand to witness history being made 3 A S Alexander 09:21.865
Race Two
REPORT: HARKET SUCHDE PHOTOGRAPHY: RED BULL POS. RIDER TIMING
T
1 Aaron Gunawardena 09:03.310
WO ROUNDS, SIX 2 Sachin Choudhary 09:10.101
races, one elusive spot, and a 3 A S Alexander 09:34.239
historic occasion for Indian Race Three
motor sport. The second and POS. RIDER TIMING
final round of the first ever 1 Sachin Choudhary 09:01.111
Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup took 2 A S Alexander 09:22.302
place in Chennai, with a tantalising prize 3 S Varoon 09:24.414
up for grabs: a chance to compete in the
qualifying round of the MotoGP Rookies the race as a clearly jubilant Sachin
Cup being held in Valencia, Spain, in gushed, It has still not sunk in that I
November. An expert panel of judges have actually won the Red Bull Road to
would run the rule on all the contestants, Rookies Cup and will be going to Spain.
and the Indian racer who showed the I do not have words to fully express how
most potential would be picked for this happy I am. I learned from the mistakes I
coveted honour. The winner wouldnt made in the last round and gave it my best
just have a chance to test his mettle feat for the 16-year-old who has only been Red Bull Road this time. I have put in a lot of effort to
against the best, but also to receive racing competitively since June 2016. He to Rookies Cup make it here and this win is truly
training and hone his skills in Spain. had to work hard to persuade his family Winner Sachin rewarding.
Seven youngsters between 13 and 17 to let him race. He now has to juggle his Chaudhary We will keep a close eye on Sachins
years of age hit the track and as the dust racing career with his board exams, progress when he travels to Europe and
settled, Sachin Chaudhary from seeing as he is currently in the 10th grade. takes a shot at the fairytale launch-pad to
Ahmedabad emerged victorious. Quite a All those worries faded away at the end of his racing career.

SPORT SUZUKI GIXXER CUP
Gixxer Races Get

Into the Groove
Its the third round of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup and the
competition is heating up. Here is how the riders faired
during the race weekend at Sriperumbudur
REPORT: HARKET SUCHDE PHOTOGRAPHY: SUZUKI INDIA
T
HE EXPERIENCE OF scrap at every step along the way, Rajnikanth B exuberance, vigour and perseverance
the previous two rounds and particularly in race two where he finished (second place), when it came to race time. Joseph
a deeper familiarity with the just 0.015 seconds in front of Vivian Meka Vidhuraj Mathew and Antony Peter were at their
Suzuki Gixxer SF race bikes Gladwin, who was tailed all the way to (winner), and impervious best, clinching the first and
Prabhu V (third
has resulted into some the finish-line by Rajnikanth B, who second spots respectively on all of three of
place)
exhilarating competition and tight eventually finished just 0.167 seconds the four-lap races. Clinton Cordeiro,
finishes in the Suzuki Gixxer Cups behind Gladwin. The front pack had left Amarnath Rajan, and Alan Fernando all
Novice and Open championships. On a the remainder of the 20 competitors in took a solitary second runners-up spot
characteristically hot day at the Madras their wake; no mean feat considering the each in the three races respectively.
Motor Race Track (MMRT), the riders one-make structure of the race meant
took to the tarmac for two races in the their machines were essentially identical. Open Class Race One
Open category and three races in the POS. RIDER TIMING
Novice category in their attempt to win Suzuki Gixxer Cup: Novice 1 Meka Vidhuraj 13:42.516
their respective championships. 2 Rajanikanth B 13:43.453
As the name suggests, the Novice 3 Prabhu V 13:44:238
Suzuki Gixxer Cup: Open category of the Gixxer Cup features the
Open Class Race Two
newer, younger and less experienced Meka Vidhuraj POS. RIDER TIMING
Meka Vidhuraj came out on top in both racers who are still developing their skills (24), winner of the
1 Meka Vidhuraj 13:32.811
races, but dont let the back-to-back out on the track. They more than made Suzuki Gixxer Cup,
2 Vivian Gladwin David 13:32.826
victories fool you. He had to fight and up for their lack of experience with Open category
3 Rajanikanth B 13:32.993
Novice Race One
POS. RIDER TIMING
1 Joseph Mathew 08:58.965
2 Antony Peter 09:04.755
3 Clinton Cordeiro 09:21:862
Novice Race Two
POS. RIDER TIMING
3 Alan Victor Fernando 09:25.974
Novice Race Three
POS. RIDER TIMING
3 Amarnath Rajan 09:12.665

SPORT NEWS
Nataraj T triumphs at the Dakshin Dare

THE EIGHTH EDITION OF THE MARUTI SUZUKI DAKSHIN DARE
saw motorcycles compete in their own category, alongside two separate classes
for cars. The rally was flagged off by Ram Suresh Akella, Vice President, Sales,
Maruti Suzuki, on 31 July, with participants heading towards Coorg and Shimoga
where several off-road stages had been laid out. After five days of battling the
course, the rally concluded in Goa.
Nearly 2,200 kilometres from the start, and with several formidable rally stages
thrown in, it was Nataraj T who finished first in the Ultimate Bikes category
astride his TVS RTR 450 FX, with a time of 05:26:33. He was followed by Febin
Jose with a time of 06:12:18 while third place went to Akash Aithal, who finished
the rally in 06:16:07.
The Secret To Agree,

to Danis Or Not To Agree
BY RECENT STANDARDS, RELATIONS BETWEEN
Success the Movistar Yamaha team-mates Valentino Rossi and Jorge
Lorenzo have been fairly cordial. As it turns out, that was only
on the surface. The duos mutual disdain was clear for all to see
at the post race press conference at the San Marino GP with
the reigning World Champion criticising what he thought was
an overly aggressive overtaking move by living legend Rossi on
THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT DANI PEDROSAS WIN AT MISANO the second lap of the race at Misano.
was a spectacular one but what was it that made MotoGPs perennial un- My opinion was that the overtaking was maybe too ag-
derdog return to top form? The warm temperatures at Misano were a factor gressive, said Lorenzo. He didnt need to overtake like this,
of course. They meant fewer issues with retaining heat in the bikes tyres; but its his style. Other riders overtake more cleanly. Rossi
his choice of tyres for the race was almost unique with only one other rider responded with some laughter and said, Thats not true. I
running the same combination. What set Dani apart however was his unique dont know what I can say to you or what I can say to Marc
riding style, which meant he was able to use Michelins grippier front option. Marquez who has overtaken like this more than ten times.
His brilliant performance however was not a complete surprise. There were Why are you saying this? Its not true.
rays of light at Silverstone too. Dani himself admitted that the day of testing at The argument continued for a minute or two with Rossis
Brno was crucial for it allowed the team to confirm if the new parts on the bike chuckles clearly riling the Spaniard. You have to be polite and
were of any actual benefit. For the test in Brno we had a different chassis and listen to someones opinion, protested Lorenzo soon after.
some parts. So what we did at that test was recheck all the parts to see if they With Lorenzo entering his final stretch as a Yamaha rider, the
were any better. At the end we went back to what we had before and tried dif- indication is clear that both may allow their mutual contempt to
ferent settings on the standard parts. I liked this a bit more than the new parts. show more regularly.
I could start feeling the tyres better and I was less unhappy since it was already
a step better, Dani explained. We decided to use this setting for the next race
to see how it helps me understand the tyres better. As a result, little by little,
I learnt how to ride better with these tyres at Silverstone. Here (at Misano) I
have learnt even more, he added.
Keen to see an improvement in performance, HRC allowed Pedrosa to
seek the advice of Juan Martinez one time crew chief of Nicky Hayden
on matters of preparation and approach. The performance also came after it
emerged that Pedrosa will have a new crew chief for 2017. Giacomo Guidotti
currently working in Scott Reddings corner will move from Pramac Ducati
to HRC, moving Pedrosas right-hand man Ramon Aurin to work alongside
Jack Miller [Marc VDS Honda].

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FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
ALLOY WHEELS
ACCELERATION
(Rs, OTR PUNE)
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PEAK TORQUE
*Ex-showroom
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FUEL TANK
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Bikes
APRILIA www.aprilia.com
MANA
We Say: The only lightweight motorcycle with an automatic transmission.
Also See: No options yet.
Mana 850 GT ABS 14.64 lakh 839.9 76/8000 73/5000 A/7 218 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
DORSODURO
We Say: An absolute hoot of a dual-purpose bike.
Also See: BMW R 1200 GS
Dorsoduro 1200 ABS 16.70 lakh 1197 130.5/ 8700 115/7200 6 NA NA NA 15 NA NA NA
CAPONORD
We Say: NA.
Also See: Ducati Multistrada 1200, BMW R 1200 RT
1200 ABS 18.04 lakh 1197 125/8250 114/6800 6 NA NA NA 24 NA NA NA
Rally 21.01 lakh 1197 125/8250 114/6800 6 228 NA NA 24 NA NA NA
TUONO
We Say: NA.
Also See: Honda CB1000R, Triumph Speed Triple, Yamaha FZ1
V4 1100 RR 20.07 lakh 1077 175/11000 120/9000 6 185 NA NA 18.5 NA NA NA
V4 1100 Factory 21.20 lakh 1077 175/11000 120/9000 6 184 NA NA 18.5 NA NA NA
RSV4
We Say: NA.
Also See: BMW S 1000 RR, Ducati Panigale R, Honda CBR 1000RR, Yamaha YZF-R1, Suzuki GSX-R 1000, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
RSV4 RR 22.43 lakh 999.6 201/13000 115/10500 6 180 NA NA 18.5 NA NA NA
Race Pack LE 24.45 lakh 999.6 201/13000 115/10500 6 180 NA NA 18.5 NA NA NA

APRILIA to BAJAJ AUTO
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FUEL TANK
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TESTED
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ENGINE
GEARS
(km/h)
(litres)
(km/l)
PRICE
ABS
(kg)
BAJAJ AUTO www.bajajauto.com
CT100
We Say: Affordable and frugal commuter.
Also See: Hero HF Dawn, Honda CD110 Dream, TVS Star City
CT100B 35,512 99.27 8.2/7500 8.05/4500 4 109 NA NA 10.5 NA NA NA
CT100 41,033 99.27 8.2/7500 8.05/4500 4 109 NA NA 10.5 NA NA NA
CT100 (Alloy) 44,305 99.27 8.2/7500 8.05/4500 4 109 NA NA 10.5 NA NA NA
PLATINA
We Say: Reasonably decent looks mated to the CT100s frugal genes.
Also See: Hero Splendor NXG, TVS Star City, Yamaha YBR 110
Platina 100 44,134 102 8.2/7500 8.6/5000 4 107 8.18 91.5 11.5 71.5 NA NA
Platina 100 ES 51,411 102 8.2/7500 8.6/5000 4 108 8.18 91.5 11.5 71.5 May 15
DISCOVER
We Say: Good commuters, Discover 150 has good poke.
Also See: Hero Passion X-Pro, Honda Livo, Shine, TVS Star City+, Victor, Yamaha Saluto
Discover 125 (Drum) 57,964 124.6 11.5/8000 10.8/6000 5 118 5.96 98.45 7.2 68.25 May 14
Discover 125 M (Disc) 61,420 124.6 11/8000 10.8/5500 5 118.5 6.25 103.7 7.2 68.25 NA NA
Discover 150S (Drum) 60,553 144.8 14.5/8500 12.75/6500 5 129 NA NA 10 NA NA NA
Discover 150F (Disc) 68,928 144.8 14.5/8500 12.75/6500 5 130 NA NA 10 NA NA NA
V
We Say: Good alternative to de rigueur premium commuters.
Also See: Honda CB Unicorn, Suzuki GS150R, Yamaha SZ-RR
V15 70,880 149.5 12/7500 13/5500 5 135.5 8.12 100.13 13 62 Jun 16
PULSAR DTS-i
We Say: Good fusion of performance, efficiency and looks, great value for money.
Also See: Honda CBF Stunner, CB Unicorn 160, Suzuki GS150R, Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR
Pulsar LS 135 DTS-i 70,826 134.66 13.5/9000 11.4/7500 5 122 5.18 112.1 8 63.75 Jan 10
Pulsar 150 DTS-i 78,701 149.01 15.06/9000 12.5/6500 5 143 5.4 115 15 55 May 10
Pulsar 180 DTS-i 82,272 176.8 17.02/8500 14.22/6000 5 147 4.98 117.5 15 51 Jun 09
Pulsar 220 DTS-i 95,859 219.9 21.04/8500 19.12/7000 5 152 4.7 132.5 15 42.25 Jul 09
PULSAR NS
We Say: Value for money, a modern bike for a lakh of rupees.
Also See: KTM 200 Duke, TVS Apache RTR 200
Pulsar NS 200 1.01 lakh 199.5 23.5/9500 18.3/8000 6 145 3.83 133 12 44.5 Aug 12
PULSAR AS
We Say: Compact and usable street bike with an affordable price-tag.
Also See: Yamaha Fazer
Pulsar AS 150 90,235 149.5 17/9500 13/7500 6 143 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
Pulsar AS 200 1.04 lakh 199.5 23.5/9500 18.3/8000 6 153 3.83 133.2 12 44.5 Aug 15
PULSAR RS
We Say: Good amount of kit at a fair price.
Also See: KTM RC 200, Honda CBR 250R
Pulsar RS 200 1.34 lakh 199.5 24.5/9750 18.6/8000 6 165 NA NA 13 NA NA NA
Pulsar RS 200 ABS 1.47 lakh 199.5 24.5/9750 18.6/8000 6 165 NA NA 13 NA NA NA
AVENGER
We Say: Powerful and torquey, great combo of style and value. Pillion seat could be more comfortable.
Also See: No alternatives yet
Street 150 82,423 149.01 14.54/9000 12.5/6500 5 148 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
Street 220 92,281 219.9 19.03/8400 17.5/7000 5 150 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
Cruise 220 92,281 219.9 19.03/8400 17.5/7000 5 155 4.8 118 14 34 Sep 10
Cruise 220 Desert Gold Edition 92,281 219.9 19.03/8400 17.5/7000 5 155 4.8 118 14 34 NA NA

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(kg)
BMW MOTORRAD www.motorrad-deutschemotoren.in
TOUR
We Say: Among the most powerful and refined touring bikes available today.
Also See: Kawasaki Ninja 1000, Aprilia Caponord 1200, Moto Guzzi Sport, Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
R 1200 RT 22.95 lakh* 1170 110/7750 120/6000 6 263 NA NA 25 NA NA NA
K 1600 GT 27.00 lakh* 1649 160/7750 175/5250 6 332 NA NA 24 NA NA NA
K 1600 GTL 29.65 lakh* 1649 160/7750 175/5250 6 348 NA NA 26.5 NA NA NA
ADVENTURE
We Say: Arguably among the best all-round motorcycles there are.
Also See: Aprilia Dorsoduro, Ducati Multistrada, Triumph Tiger Explorer
S 1000 XR 25.00 lakh* 999 160/11000 112/9250 6 228 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
R 1200 GS 18.60 lakh* 1170 125/7750 125/6500 6 238 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
R 1200 GS Adventure 20.75 lakh* 1170 125/7750 125/6500 6 260 NA NA 30 NA NA NA
ROADSTER
We Say: NA.
Also See: Aprilia Tuono V4R, Benelli TnT 1130, Kawasaki Z1000, Moto Guzzi Griso, Triumph Speed Triple.
R nineT 23.50 lakh* 1170 110/7550 119/6500 6 222 NA NA 18 NA NA NA
R 1200 R 16.65 lakh* 1170 110/7500 119/6000 6 227 NA NA 18 NA NA NA
S 1000 R 22.05 lakh* 999 160/11000 112/9750 6 183 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
K 1300 R 19.20 lakh* 1293 175/9250 140/8250 6 243 NA NA 19 NA NA NA
SPORT
We Say: NA.
Also See: Aprilia RSV4, Honda CBR 1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 1000, Yamaha YZF-R1, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, ZX-14R
S 1000 RR 21.10 lakh* 999 199/13500 113/10500 6 204 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
K 1300 S 21.95 lakh* 1293 177/9250 140/8250 6 245 NA NA 19 NA NA NA
DSK BENELLI www.dskbenelli.com

TnT 25
We Say: Refined and peppy single-cylinder Benelli motorcycle.
Also See: Honda CBR 250R, KTM 200 Duke
TnT 25 2.04 lakh 249.2 28.16/9800 21.61/8000 6 159 4.85 119.09 17 NA Dec 15
TnT 300
We Say: Extremely well-balanced entry twin-cylinder motorcycle.
Also See: Kawasaki Z250, KTM 390 Duke
TnT 300 3.58 lakh 300 38/11500 26.5/10000 6 196 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
TnT 600
We Say: Rather affordable four-cylinder street and touring machines.
Also See: Triumph Street Triple, Kawasaki ER-6n, Ninja 650R, Hyosung GT650N, GT650R
TnT 600i 6.71 lakh 600 85/11500 54.6/10500 6 231 NA NA 15 NA NA NA
TnT 600 GT 7.03 lakh 600 85/11500 54.6/10500 6 243 NA NA 27 NA NA NA
TORNADO NAKED TRE

We Say: Red-blooded three-pot Italian muscle bikes.
Also See: Ducati Streetfighter, Kawasaki Z800, Z1000, Triumph Speed Triple, Yamaha MT-09, FZ-1
TnT 899 11.16 lakh 898 121/10000 85.6/8000 6 202 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
TnTR 1130 13.82 lakh 1131 137/9500 114.2/7500 6 202 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
DSK HYOSUNG www.dskhyosung.com

GT250R
We Say: 250 V-twin that is dated now.
Also See: Honda CBR 250R, Kawasaki Ninja 300, KTM RC 390
GT 250R 3.50 lakh 249 28/10000 22/8000 5 188 4.02 140 17 NA Jun 12

BMW MOTORRAD to DUCATI
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CAPACITY (cc)
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FUEL TANK
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TESTED
RATING
ENGINE
GEARS
(km/h)
(litres)
(km/l)
PRICE
ABS
(kg)
GT650R
We Say: A good V-twin sports bike however, a bit costly.
Also See: Kawasaki Ninja 650R, Triumph Street Triple
GT 650R 5.68 lakh 647 74/9000 60.9/7500 6 215 2.61 NA 17 NA Mar 11
AQUILA
We Say: The only 250cc V-twin cruiser in India.
Also See: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
GV250 Aquila 3.38 lakh 249 26.5/9500 21.7/7000 6 167 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
AQUILA PRO
We Say: A big improvement over the ST7 and good value for money.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 883 Superlow
GV650 Aquila Pro 6.20 lakh 647 75/9000 62.1/7500 5 240 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
ST7
We Say: A good cruiser but pricey.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 883 SuperLow
ST7 6.99 lakh 678.2 58.5/8000 57.3/7500 5 244 3.09 167 18 NA Apr 10
DUCATI www.ducati.com
SCRAMBLER
We Say: A fun and agile Ducati you can use everyday.
Also See: Hyosung GT650N, Kawasaki Ninja ER-6n, Triumph Street Triple
Icon 6.38 lakh* 803 75/8250 68/5750 6 186 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
Classic 7.54 lakh* 803 75/8250 68/5750 6 186 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
Full Throttle 7.54 lakh* 803 75/8250 68/5750 6 186 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
MONSTER
We Say: Light and nimble, a good buy.
Also See: Aprilia Tuono V4R, Benelli TnT, Kawasaki ER-6n, Triumph Street Triple, Speed Triple, Yamaha MT-09, FZ1
821 Dark 9.00 lakh* 821.1 112/9250 89/7750 6 188 NA NA 15 NA NA NA
821 9.50 lakh* 821.1 112/9250 89/7750 6 188 NA NA 15 NA NA NA
1200 19.86 lakh* 1198.4 135/8750 118/7250 6 182 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
1200 S 24.33 lakh* 1198.4 135/8750 118/7250 6 182 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
MULTISTRADA
We Say: The motorcycle equivalent of a luxury SUV.
Also See: BMW R 1200 GS, Moto Guzzi Stelvio, Triumph Tiger Explorer
1200 14.03 lakh* 1198.4 160/9500 136/7500 6 232 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
1200 S 16.59 lakh* 1198.4 160/9500 136/7500 6 235 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
1200 Enduro 17.44 lakh* 1198.4 160/9500 136/7500 6 254 NA NA 30 NA NA NA
1200 S Pikes Peak 20.61 lakh* 1198.4 160/9500 136/7500 6 235 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
DIAVEL
We Say: Looks big and heavy, but is light and nimble.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special, Triumph Rocket III, Yamaha VMAX.
Diavel 13.83 lakh* 1198.4 162/9250 130.5/8000 6 239 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
Diavel Carbon 16.98 lakh* 1198.4 162/9250 130.5/8000 6 234 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
SBK
We Say: Powerful track-tool with a price-tag to shame executive sedans.
Also See: Triumph Daytona 675R, BMW S 1000 RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R, Ninja H2, Suzuki Hayabusa
959 Panigale 13.69 lakh* 955 157/10500 107.4/9000 6 200 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
1299 Panigale 32.48 lakh* 1285 205/10500 144.6/8750 6 190.5 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
1299 Panigale S 40.07 lakh* 1285 205/10500 144.6/8750 6 190.5 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
Panigale R 46.25 lakh* 1198 205/11500 136.2/10250 6 184 NA NA 17 NA NA NA

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FAB REGAL RAPTOR www.regalraptorindia.com
CRUISER
We Say: NA
Also See: Hyosung Aquila GV250
Cruiser DD350E 2.96 lakh* 320 23.1/8500 22/6500 5 184 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
Daytona 3.33 lakh* 320 23.1/8500 22/6500 5 184 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
BOBBER
We Say: NA
Also See: Hyosung Aquila GV250
Bobber 3.22 lakh* 320 23.1/8500 22/6500 5 180 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
HARLEY-DAVIDSON www.harley-davidson.in
STREET
We Say: Brilliant all-rounder, the first affordable cruiser with a Harley-Davidson badge.
XG750 Street 750 4.69 lakh* 749 47.5/NA 59/4000 6 222 3.83 154 13.1 NA Jun 14
SPORTSTER
We Say: Value packed, classic and timeless looking motorycles that proudly boast of their heritage.
Also See: Hyosung Aquila Pro GV650, Hyosung ST7, Suzuki Intruder 800
XL883N Iron 7.67 lakh* 883 52/5750 69/3750 5 255 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
XL1200C Custom 9.10 lakh* 1202 67/5750 96/3500 5 255 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
XL1200X Forty-Eight 9.30 lakh* 1202 67/5750 96/3500 5 252 NA NA 7.9 NA NA NA
DYNA
We Say: Comfortable, easy to ride and powerful - these no-nonsense cruisers flaunt their H-D branding.
Also See: Honda VT1300CX, Indian Scout
FXDB Street Bob 10.64 lakh* 1585 75/5250 124/3500 6 305 NA NA 17.8 NA NA NA
FXDF Fat Bob 13.05 lakh* 1585 76/5250 126/3500 6 320 2.6 NA 18.9 NA NA NA
SOFTAIL
We Say: Authentic and original to Harleys, one of their best-selling lines ever!
Also See: Indian Chief, Suzuki Intruder M1800R, Triumph Thunderbird
FLSTF Fat Boy 15.45 lakh* 1690 78/5250 132/3500 6 331 NA NA 18.9 NA NA NA
FXSB Breakout 16.70 lakh* 1690 74/5010 130/3000 6 322 NA NA 18.9 NA NA NA
FLSTC Heritage Classic 16.89 lakh* 1690 74/5010 130/3000 6 339 NA NA 18.9 NA NA NA
V-ROD
We Say: As fun to watch as it is to ride - unlike any other Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Also See: Ducati Diavel, Suzuki Intruder M1800R, Moto Guzzi California, Yamaha VMAX
VRSCDX Night Rod Special 21.92 lakh* 1247 120/8000 111/7250 5 302 NA NA 18.9 NA NA NA
TOURING
We Say: Long distance touring at its finest - torquey, immensely comfortable and of course addictive!
Also See: Indian Chieftain, Moto Guzzi California
FLHR Road King 25.00 lakh* 1690 86/5010 138/3500 6 371 NA NA 22.7 NA NA NA
FLHXSE Street Glide Special 29.76 lakh* 1690 86/5010 138/3500 6 372 NA NA 22.7 NA NA NA
CVO
We Say: The most expensive set of two wheels in India.
Also See: BMW K 1600 GT L, Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, Indian Roadmaster
FLHTKSE CVO Limited 49.36 lakh* 1801 96/5010 156/3750 6 433 NA NA 22.7 NA NA NA
HERO MOTOCORP www.heromotocorp.com

HF
We Say: All the Hero MotoCorp qualities at an affordable price.
Also See: TVS Star, Yamaha Crux, Bajaj Platina
HF Dawn 43,813 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 109 NA NA 10.5 NA NA NA
HF Deluxe 46,425 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 109 9.39 91.11 10.5 68.25 Jan 07
HF Deluxe Eco 50,705 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 9.39 91.11 10.5 68.25 NA NA

FAB REGAL RAPTOR to HONDA
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SPLENDOR
We Say: Perfect commuter if you can do with the looks.
Also See: TVS Star Sport, Honda CD110 Dream, Yamaha YBR 110, Bajaj Platina
Splendor+ 50,080 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 109 NA NA 11 NA NA NA
Splendor Pro 50,745 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 NA NA 11 NA NA NA
Splendor Pro Classic 55,337 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 NA NA 11 NA NA NA
Splendor iSmart 55,346 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 8.0 90 8.7 77 May 14
PASSION
We Say: A Splendor will save you a few grand.
Also See: Yamaha Crux, Bajaj Platina, Mahindra Centuro
Passion Pro 53,136 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 112 NA NA 12.8 NA NA NA
Passion Pro ES 57,303 97.2 8.36/8000 8.05/5000 4 116 NA NA 12.8 NA NA NA
Passion X Pro 60,218 109.1 8.7/7500 9.36/5500 4 116 8.02 95.82 9.5 70 Apr 13
SUPER SPLENDOR
We Say: Splendor hops onto the executive bandwagon.
Also See: Honda Shine, Suzuki SlingShot, TVS Phoenix,
Super Splendor 57,703 124.7 9.12/7000 10.35/4000 4 121 6.99 100.83 13 73.25 Oct 10
GLAMOUR
We Say: The Glamour actually looks much better than the Super Splendor. Worth the extra dough.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 125, TVS Phoenix, Yamaha Saluto
Glamour 60,995 124.7 9.13/7000 10.35/4000 4 125 9.64 94.9 13.6 72.75 Sep 05
Glamour FI 71,416 124.7 9.13/7000 10.35/4000 4 129 8.80 94.9 12 80.75 Aug 06
IGNITOR
We Say: Stunner in a new avatar.
Also See: Honda CB Stunner, Yamaha Saluto
Ignitor 66,330 124.7 11/8000 11/5000 5 129 6.50 100.3 9 62.25 Oct 12
ACHIEVER
We Say: Every bit a Unicorn, except for the ride quality.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 150, Honda CB Unicorn, Suzuki GS150R
Achiever 66,518 149.1 13.5/8000 12.8/5000 5 138 6.25 110.8 12.5 57.5 Dec 05
HUNK
We Say: Stunning looks, efficient engine and good performance.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 150, Honda CB Trigger, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR160
Hunk (F/R Disc) 78,743 149.2 14.4/8500 12.8/6500 5 146 5.08 107.16 12.54 51 Dec 07
XTREME
We Say: Pricey but much better than the CBZ and the Achiever. Too skinny at the front.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 150, Honda CB Trigger, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR160
Xtreme 75,424 149.2 14.4/8500 12.8/6500 5 145 5.55 110.8 12.4 60.25 Nov 06
Xtreme Sports 83,100 149.2 15.8/8500 13.5/7000 5 145 5.67 109.6 12.4 47.25 Sep 15
HONDA www.honda2wheelersindia.com
NAVI
We Say: An affordable automatic... ...bike?
Also See: Maybe an old Bobby?
NAVI 44,140 109 8/7500 8.83/5500 V 110 10.1 83.4 3.8 51 May 16
CD110 DREAM
We Say: Reliable, refined, bare-bones commuter..
Also See: Bajaj Discover 100M, TVS Star City, Yamaha Saluto RX
CD110 Dream 51,679 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 105 7.82 86 8 72.5 NA NA
CD110 Dream ES 54,608 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 105 7.82 86 8 72.5 Nov 14
DREAM NEO
We Say: One of the most fuel efficient bikes in the country.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 100, TVS Star City, Suzuki Hayate
Dream Neo 53,391 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 105 7.82 96.5 8 72.5 Aug 13

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DREAM YUGA
We Say: One of the most fuel efficient bikes in the country.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 100, Suzuki Hayate, TVS Star City, Yamaha Saluto RX
Dream Yuga 56,266 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 108 7.82 96.53 8 72 Aug 12
LIVO
We Say: Good styling and performance always welcome in the commuter segment.
Also See: Suzuki Hayate, TVS Star City, Yamaha Saluto RX
Livo 57,936 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 111 8.16 92.7 8.5 70.25 NA NA
Livo (Disc) 60,454 109.2 8.36/7500 8.63/5500 4 111 8.16 92.7 8.5 70.25 Sep 15
CB SHINE
We Say: Low gearing make it really quick through gears. Top speed could have been better with taller gearing.
Also See: Hero Glamour, TVS Phoenix, Yamaha Saluto
CB 125 Shine 60,254 124.7 10.4/7500 10.7/5500 4 119 7.04 100.4 10.5 78.75 NA NA
CB 125 Shine CBS 65,656 124.7 10.4/7500 10.7/5500 4 119 7.04 100.4 10.5 78.75 May 06
CB 125 Shine SP 64,763 124.7 10.4/7500 10.7/5500 5 121 6.27 105.37 11 NA NA NA
CB 125 Shine SP CBS 69,307 124.7 10.4/7500 10.7/5500 5 121 6.27 105.37 11 NA Jan 16
CB UNICORN
We Say: Among the smoothest mills around. Great ride-handling combo. Available wqith a choice of motors.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 150, Suzuki GS150R, TVS Apache RTR160
CB Unicorn 74,561 149.1 13.5/8000 12.8/5500 5 146 6.10 111.3 13 58.92 Dec 06
CB Unicorn 160 78,036 162.7 14.7/8000 14.6/6000 5 135 5.64 116.3 12 55.5 NA NA
CB Unicorn 160 CBS 80,563 162.7 14.7/8000 14.6/6000 5 135 5.64 116.3 12 55.5 Feb 15
CB HORNET 160R
We Say: Desirable name-tag and muscular design make it a perfect all-rounder for the young.
Also See: Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ-S, Bajaj Pulsar 180
CB Hornet 160R 85,278 162.7 15.88/8500 14.76/6500 5 140 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
CB Hornet 160R CBS 91,245 162.7 15.88/8500 14.76/6500 5 142 5.77 114 12 55 Feb 16
CBR 150R
We Say: Refined engine, great handling and riding position; loses out on bottom-end and mid-range performance.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200, Yamaha YZF-R15
CBR 150R 1.30 lakh 149.4 17.8/10500 12.6/8500 6 138 4.86 131 13 38 Jun 12
CBR 250R
We Say: Just the bike for India, a perfect all-rounder for city and highway.
Also See: Hyosung GT250R, KTM RC 200
CBR 250R 1.68 lakh 249.6 26.5/8500 22.9/7000 6 161 3.47 155 13 35.75 NA NA
CBR 250R ABS 1.98 lakh 249.6 26.5/8500 22.9/7000 6 167 3.47 155 13 35.75 Jun 11
CBR 650F
We Say: That 650-cc four-cylinder sport-tourer we were all waiting for.
Also See: Benelli TnT 600, Kawasaki Ninja 650R, Triumph Street Triple
CBR 650F 7.40 lakh* 649 87/11000 62.9/8000 6 211 NA NA 17.3 NA NA NA
CB1000R
We Say: Practical. Both in and out of town.
Also See: Benelli TnT 1130, Ducati Monster, Kawasaki Z1000, Triumph Speed Triple, Suzuki GSX-S1000, Yamaha FZ1
CB1000R 12.74 lakh* 999 125/10000 100/8000 6 217 2.1 NA 17 16 Aug 09
CBR 1000RR
We Say: NA.
Also See: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R 1000, Yamaha YZF-R1
CBR 1000R FireBlade 16.59 lakh* 999.6 181/12250 114/10500 6 200 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
GL1800 GOLD WING

We Say: The most iconic grand tourer in the world.
Also See: BMW K 1600 GT L, Harley-Davidson CVO Limited, Indian Roadmaster
Gold Wing Audio Comfort 28.50 lakh* 1832 118/5500 167/4000 5+R 421 NA NA 25 NA NA NA
Gold Wing Airbag 31.50 lakh* 1832 118/5500 167/4000 5+R 423 NA NA 25 NA NA NA

HONDA to KAWASAKI
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INDIAN www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-in
SCOUT
We Say: Charismatic cruiser with a more urgency than its bigger siblings.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Street Bob, Fat Bob
Scout Sixty 11.99 lakh* 999 78/7300 88.1/5800 6 253 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
Scout NA 1133 101.6/8000 97.7/5900 6 254 NA NA 12.5 NA NA NA
CHIEF
We Say: The first, no-nonsense steps to an iconic motorcycle.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Softail, and Touring, Moto Guzzi California, Triumph Thunderbird
Chief Dark Horse 22.00 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 357 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
Chief Classic 25.50 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 370 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
Chief Vintage 28.50 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 379 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
Springfield 30.60 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 372 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
Chieftain 32.00 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 385 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
ROADMASTER
We Say: The fully loaded luxury tourer.
Also See: BMW K 1600 GT L, Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special, CVO Limited, Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
Roadmaster 34.95 lakh* 1811 74.1/5075 138.9/2600 6 418 NA NA 20.8 NA NA NA
KAWASAKI www.kawasaki-india.com
Z250
We Say: Quarter-litre twin-cylinder streetbike at a good price.
Also See: Benelli TnT 300, KTM 390 Duke
Z250 3.21 lakh* 249 32/11000 21/10000 6 168 3.7 147 17 NA Jul 15
Z800
We Say: Aggressively styled streetbike at a hard-to-resist price.
Also See: Benelli TnT 899, Triumph Street Triple, Yamaha MT-09
Z800 8.13 lakh* 806 113/10200 83/8000 6 229 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
Z1000
We Say: One of the meanest looking streetbikes you can opt for.
Also See: Aprilia Tuono V4R, Benelli TnT 1130, Honda CB1000R, Suzuki GSX-S1000, Triumph Speed Triple, Yamaha FZ-1
Z1000 12.87 lakh* 1043 142/10000 111/7300 6 221 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
VERSYS
We Say: A touring Kwacker for all-road use.
Also See: Suzuki V-Strom, Triumph Tiger 800
Versys 650 ABS 6.79 lakh* 649 69/8500 64/7500 6 216 NA NA 21 NA NA NA
Versys 1000 ABS 13.28 lakh* 1043 120/9000 102/7500 6 249 NA NA 21 NA NA NA
NINJA 300
We Say: A true performance bike in India.
Also See: KTM RC 390, Yamaha YZF-R3
Ninja 300 3.76 lakh* 296 39/11000 27.5/10000 6 172 2.56 160 17 NA May 13
ER-6n
We Say: Versatile street bike.
Also See: Benelli TnT 600i, Triumph Street Triple
ER-6n 4.87 lakh* 649 72/8500 64/7000 6 201 NA NA 16 NA NA NA
NINJA 650R
We Say: Most versatile motorcycle.
Also See: Benelli TnT 600, Honda CBR 650F, Hyosung GT650R, Triumph Street Triple
Ninja 650R 5.53 lakh* 649 72/8500 64/7000 6 209 2.04 NA 16 NA Sep 12
NINJA 1000
We Say: Smooth and comfortable mile-muncher.
Also See: Suzuki GSX-S1000F
Ninja 1000 12.87 lakh* 1043 142/10000 111/7300 6 230 NA NA 19 NA NA NA

GBU
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NINJA ZX-10R
We Say: One of the most rider-friendly litre-class superbike there is.
Also See: Aprilia RSV4, Honda CBR 1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 1000, Yamaha YZF-R1
Ninja ZX-10R 16.40 lakh* 998 200/13000 113.5/11500 6 201 2.10 276 17 NA Dec 13
NINJA H2
We Say: The first supercharged big bike on sale in India.
Also See: BMW S 1000 RR, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Suzuki Hayabusa, Yamaha YZF-R1M
Ninja H2 29.10 lakh* 998 s/c 200/11000 133.5/10500 6 238 NA 300 (L) 17 NA NA NA
NINJA ZX-14R
We Say: Very refined performance and power delivery for a hyperbike.
Also See: BMW K 1300 R, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Honda VFR 1200F, Suzuki Hayabusa
Ninja ZX-14R 17.90 lakh* 1441 200/10000 158.2/7500 6 268 NA 300 (L) 22 NA NA NA
KTM www.ktm.com/in
DUKE
We Say: A bike which loves to be ridden aggressively and features updated technology.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS, Benelli TnT 300, Kawasaki Z250
200 Duke 1.66 lakh 199.5 25/10000 19.2/8000 6 136 3.73 135 10.5 NA Jan 12
390 Duke 2.28 lakh 373.2 43.5/9000 35/7000 6 150 2.46 162 10.5 NA Sep 13
RC
We Say: A serious track-tool for learner and enthusiast alike.
Also See: Honda CBR 250R, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Yamaha YZF-R3
RC200 1.95 lakh 199.5 25/10000 19.2/8000 6 149 3.68 131 10 NA Apr 15
RC390 2.49 lakh 373.2 43.5/9000 35/7000 6 159 2.72 163 10 NA Apr 15
LML www.lmlworld.com
FREEDOM
We Say: NA
Also See: Mahindra Centuro, TVS Star Sport
LS 55,355 109.2 8.5/7750 8.6/5000 4 119 8.2 98.2 12.5 51 Sep 13
MAHINDRA 2WHEELERS www.mahindra2wheelers.com

CENTURO
We Say: A commuter with many innovative features
Also See: Honda Dream Yuga, Hero Passion, TVS Star City, Bajaj Discover
Centuro Rockstar 50,960 106.7 8.5/7500 8.5/5500 4 126 8.66 93.56 12.7 49 NA NA
Centuro Disc Brake 60,214 106.7 8.5/7500 8.5/5500 4 126 8.66 93.56 12.7 49 NA NA
MOJO
We Say: A compact sport-touring offering that also works as an everyday bike.
Also See: Honda CBR 250R, Royal Enfield Classic 350
Mojo 1.88 lakh 295 27.2/8000 30/5500 6 165 NA NA 21 NA NA NA
MOTO GUZZI www.motoguzzi.com

1200
We Say: Immensely fun muscle bike, and a capable tourer (Sport).
Also See: Benelli TnT 1130, BMW R 1200 R, BMW R nineT, Ducati Monster, Triumph Speed Triple
Griso 8V SE 18.06 lakh 1151 110/7500 108/6400 6 222 NA NA 16.7 NA NA NA
STELVIO
We Say: Fun adventure tourer with its Italian heart driven by a shaft.
Also See: BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, Ducati Multistrada, Triumph Tiger Explorer XC
Stelvio 1200 NTX ABS 20.64 lakh 1151 105/7250 113/5800 6 257 NA NA 32 NA NA NA

KAWASAKI to ROYAL ENFIELD
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CALIFORNIA
We Say: Relaxed but quick long-distance tourer that loves the open road.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, Street Glide Special, Indian Chief Classic
1400 Audace 22.08 lakh 1380 96/6500 121/3000 6 299 NA NA 20.5 NA NA NA
1400 Eldorado 22.24 lakh 1380 96/6500 120/2750 6 318 NA NA 20.5 NA NA NA
1400 Touring SE 23.80 lakh 1380 96/6500 120/2750 6 337 NA NA 20.5 NA NA NA
MV AGUSTA www.mvagusta.com
BRUTALE
We Say: Motorcycle meets art, both in their raw forms.
Also See: Aprilia Tuono V4 1100, Benelli TnTR 1130, BMW S 1000 R, Ducati Monster, Triumph Speed Triple
Brutale 1090 20.10 lakh* 1078 144/10300 112/8100 6 183 NA NA 23 NA NA NA
Brutale 1090 RR 24.78 lakh* 1078 158/11900 100/10100 6 183 NA NA 23 NA NA NA
F3
We Say: Among the most exotic middle-weight super-sport bikes on sale.
Also See: Ducati 959 Panigale, Triumph Daytona 675R
F3 16.78 lakh* 798 148/13000 88/10600 6 173 NA NA 16.5 NA NA NA
F4
We Say: Probably the most exotic litre-bike today.
Also See: BMW S 1000 RR, Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-1000R, Yamaha YZF-R1
F4 26.87 lakh* 998 195/13400 110.8/9600 6 191 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
F4 RR 35.71 lakh* 998 201/13600 111/9600 6 190 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
ROYAL ENFIELD www.royalenfield.com

BULLET
We Say: The subtle Enfield makes a come back with a UCE heart.
Also See: No options, there are no alternatives to a Bullet but a Bullet itself!
Bullet 350 1.24 lakh 346 19.8/5250 28/4000 5 180 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
Bullet Electra 1.39 lakh 346 19.8/5250 28/4000 5 187 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
Bullet 500 1.77 lakh 499 26.1/5100 40.9/3800 5 193 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
CLASSIC
We Say: Royal Enfield fuses old world charm with modern retro lines.
Also See: There is no other bike like the Classic
Classic 350 1.48 lakh 346 19.8/5250 28/4000 5 187 NA NA 13.5 NA NA NA
Classic 500 1.89 lakh 499 27.5/5250 41.3/4000 5 190 4.75 131 14.5 NA Jan 10
Desert Storm 1.92 lakh 499 27.5/5250 41.3/4000 5 190 4.75 131 14.5 NA NA NA
Classic Chrome 2.01 lakh 499 27.5/5250 41.3/4000 5 190 4.75 131 14.5 NA NA NA
THUNDERBIRD
We Say: Pseudo-cruiser with a focus on touring.
Also See: No alternatives as yet
Thunderbird 350 1.60 lakh 346 19.8/5250 28/4000 5 192 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
Thunderbird 500 2.02 lakh 499 27.5/5250 41.3/4000 5 195 4.65 NA 20 NA NA NA
HIMALAYAN
We Say: All-new Royal Enfield motorcycle that is a credible adventure-tourer and a genuine all-rounder.
Also See: No alternatives as yet
Himalayan 1.76 lakh 411 24.5/6500 32/4000-4500 5 182 4.70 133.2 15 26 Jul 16
CAF RACER
We Say: Classic British bike which is fun to ride, easy to maintain and affordable too.
Also See: There is no other bike like the Continental GT
Continental GT 2.24 lakh 535 29.1/5100 44/4000 5 184 4.11 143 13.5 NA Dec 13

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SUZUKI www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in
HAYATE
We Say: Suzukis answer to the commuter competition.
Also See: Bajaj Discover 100, TVS Star City, Yamaha Cruz
Hayate EP 59,277 113 8.7/7500 9.3/5000 4 107 8.26 94.71 10 68.5 Aug 12
SLINGSHOT
We Say: Stylish commuter equipped with a refined engine.
Also See: Hero Super Splendor, Honda Shine, TVS Phoenix, Yamaha Saluto
SlingShot Plus SEU 59,640 124 8.6/8500 10/6000 5 128 7.65 97 12 59 Oct 10
GS150R
We Say: Well packaged all-rounder from Suzuki.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 150, Hero Xtreme, Honda CB Unicorn 160, Yamaha SZ
GS150R 80,818 149.5 14/8500 13.4/6000 6 149 5.46 108 15.5 59.75 Feb 09
GIXXER
We Say: Street sport bike which brings style, handling and efficiency together well.
Also See: Yamaha FZ-S, Honda CB Trigger, Hero Hunk
Gixxer 89,500 155 14.8/8000 14/6000 5 135 5.85 111.45 12 47.75 Oct 14
Gixxer SF 97,800 155 14.8/8000 14/6000 5 139 4.82 116.2 12 47.75 May 15
Gixxer SF-Fi MotoGP Edition 99,600 155 14.8/8000 14/6000 5 139 4.82 116.2 12 47.75 NA NA
BANDIT
We Say: Value for money, versatile and practical.
Also See: Ducati Monster, Honda CB1000R, Triumph Speed Triple, Yamaha FZ1
Bandit 1250SA 13.58 lakh 1255 98/7500 108/3700 6 254 2.19 250 19 15.25 Jul 10
V-STROM
We Say: Capable, but pricey adventure sports tourer.
Also See: BMW R 1200 GS, Ducati Multistrada, Kawasaki Versys, Triumph Tiger
V-Strom 1000 17.21 lakh 1037 100/8000 103/4000 6 228 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
GSX-S
We Say: GSX performance now for the street.
Also See: Benelli TnT 1130, Honda CB1000R, Kawasaki Z1000, Ninja 1000, Triumph Speed Triple, Yamaha FZ1
GSX-S1000 15.45 lakh 999 145/10000 106/9500 6 209 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
GSX-S1000F 16.01 lakh 999 145/10000 106/9500 6 214 NA NA 17 NA NA NA
GSX-R
We Say: Carrying on the Gixxer tradition of high performance.
Also See: BMW S 1000 RR, Honda CBR 1000RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Yamaha YZF-R1
GSX-R 1000 20.14 lakh 999 185/12000 116.7/10000 6 203 2.07 NA 17.5 11.80 Jul 10
HAYABUSA
We Say: One of the worlds fastest motorcycles, officially on sale in India.
Also See: BMW S 1000 RR, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
GSX-1300R 17.75 lakh 1340 197/9500 155/7200 6 266 NA 300 (L) 21 NA NA NA
INTRUDER
We Say: Attention magnet.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Iron 883, Harley-Davidson Breakout, Triumph Thunderbird Storm
M800 12.70 lakh 805 53/6000 66/3600 5 269 2.91 NA 15.5 NA Jan 12
M1800R 20.07 lakh 1783 128/6200 160/3200 5 347 2.1 209 19.5 13 Jan 09
TRIUMPH www.triumphmotorcycles.in
BONNEVILLE
We Say: Modern classic trying to re-live the good old days.
Street Twin 8.67 lakh 900 55/5900 80/3200 5 224 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
Bonneville T120 10.88 lakh 1200 79/6550 105/3100 5 NA NA NA 12 NA NA NA
ThruxtonR 13.68 lakh 1200 97/6750 112/4950 5 230 NA NA 16 NA NA NA

SUZUKI to UM
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(Rs, OTR PUNE)
CAPACITY (cc)
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*Ex-showroom
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(0-60 km/h)
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FUEL TANK
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TESTED
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GEARS
(km/h)
(litres)
(km/l)
PRICE
ABS
(kg)
DAYTONA
We Say: The only world-class non-Japanese entrant in the extremely competitive Supersport arena.
Also See: Ducati 899 Panigale
Daytona 675 12.35 lakh 675 118/12300 70/9900 6 189 NA NA 17.4 NA NA NA
Daytona 675R 13.99 lakh 675 118/12300 70/9900 6 189 NA NA 17.4 NA NA NA
ROADSTER
We Say: Stripped-down racers for the road.
Also See: Benelli TnT 600i, TnT 899, TnT 1130, Ducati Monster, Honda CBR650F, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Suzuki GSX-S1000, Yamaha MT-09
Street Triple 9.12 lakh 675 79/11050 57/8375 6 188 NA NA 17.4 NA NA NA
Speed Triple 13.25 lakh 1050 127/9300 105/7800 6 214 NA NA 17.5 NA NA NA
TIGER
We Say: Versatile and comfortable on-off-roader with a choice of displacements.
Also See: BMW R 1200 GS, Ducati Multistrada, Suzuki V-Strom 1000
800 XR 12.25 lakh 800 95/9250 79/7850 6 213 NA NA 19 NA NA NA
800 XRx 13.64 lakh 800 95/9250 79/7850 6 216 NA NA 19 NA NA NA
800 XCA 16.12 lakh 800 95/9250 79/7850 6 221 NA NA 19 NA NA NA
1200 Explorer XC 23.35 lakh 1215 137/9300 121/6400 6 267 NA NA 20 NA NA NA
THUNDERBIRD
We Say: The British laid-back cruiser.
Also See: Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Heritage Softail Classic, Indian Chief, Suzuki Intruder M1800R
Storm 17.62 lakh 1699 98/5200 156/2950 6 339 NA NA 22 NA NA NA
LT 20.45 lakh 1699 94/5408 151/3550 6 349 NA NA 22 NA NA NA
ROCKET III
We Say: The largest capacity series-production motorcycle on the planet.
Also See: Ducati Diavel, Yamaha VMAX
Roadster 26.99 lakh 2294 148/5750 221/2750 5 367 NA NA 24 NA NA NA
TVS www.tvsmotor.co.in
STAR
We Say: Adds style to your commute without being too heavy on the pocket.
Also See: Bajaj Platina, Hero CD Deluxe, Honda Dream Neo
Sport 52,854 99.7 7.4/7500 7.5/5000 4 95 9.5 85 12 63 Apr 07
Star City+ 55,200 109.7 8.4/7000 8.7/5000 4 109 7.68 90.8 10 67 Jul 14
VICTOR
We Say: Familiar name is back, now more powerful than ever.
Also See: Honda Livo, Bajaj Discover, Suzuki Hayate
Victor (Disc) 58,509 109.7 9.6/7500 9.4/6000 4 112 7.01 103.4 8 61 May 16
PHOENIX
We Say: A capable commuter.
Also See: Honda CB Shine, Bajaj Discover 125ST, Yamaha Saluto
Phoenix (Disc) 66,672 124.5 11/8000 10.8/6000 4 116 7.52 96.4 12 63 Nov 12
APACHE RTR
We Say: Great looks, nimble traffic carver with power through the complete rev range.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar 180, 220, AS 200, Honda Unicorn, Honda Hornet, Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ-S
RTR160 80,616 159.7 15.4/8500 13.1/6000 5 136 5.04 118.7 16 50 NA NA
RTR180 87,053 177.4 17.3/8500 15.5/6500 5 137 4.64 124 16 45.25 Jul 09
RTR180 ABS 98,900 177.4 17.3/8500 15.5/6500 5 137 4.64 124 16 45.25 NA NA
RTR200 4V Carb 1.00 lakh 197.7 20.5/8500 18.1/7000 5 148 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
RTR200 4V FI 1.17 lakh 197.7 21/8500 18.1/7000 5 148.5 4.13 125.4 12 NA May 16
UM INDIA www.uml.co.in
RENEGADE
We Say: A new wave of cruisers.
Also See: Hyosung Aquila GV250, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
Sport S 300 1.49 lakh* 280 24.8/8500 21.8/7000 6 172 NA NA 18 NA NA NA
Commando 300 1.59 lakh* 280 24.8/8500 21.8/7000 6 172 NA NA 18 NA NA NA

GBU
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
ALLOY WHEELS
ACCELERATION
(Rs, OTR PUNE)
CAPACITY (cc)
PEAK TORQUE
*Ex-showroom
KERB WEIGHT
PEAK POWER
NUMBER OF
(0-60 km/h)
TOP SPEED
FUEL TANK
OVERALL
Nm/RPM
PS/RPM
TESTED
RATING
ENGINE
GEARS
(km/h)
(litres)
(km/l)
PRICE
ABS
(kg)
YAMAHA www.yamaha-motor-india.com
SALUTO
We Say: Smooth, stylish and refined all-rounder.
Also See: Hero Super Splendor, Honda Shine, Suzuki SlingShot, TVS Phoenix
Saluto RX 53,533 110 7.5/7000 8.5/4500 4 98 NA NA 7.2 NA NA NA
Saluto 125 62,331 125 8.3/7500 10.1/4500 4 112 NA NA 13.6 NA NA NA
Saluto 125 (Disc Brake) 64,215 125 8.3/7500 10.1/4500 4 113 NA NA 13.6 NA NA NA
SZ
We Say: Commuter with a 150cc heart and a 125ccs price tag.
Also See: Hero Achiever, Bajaj Discover 150
SZ-RR 2.0 75,765 149 12.1/7500 12.8/6000 5 134 NA NA 14 55 NA NA
FZ
We Say: Great-looking naked bike; has worked wonders for Yamaha in India.
Also See: Hero Hunk, Honda CB Trigger, TVS Apache RTR160
FZ-16 2.0 FI 84,797 149 13.1/8000 12.8/6000 5 132 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
FZ-S 2.0 FI 93,131 149 13.1/8000 12.8/6000 5 132 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
FAZER
We Say: The FZ with a fairing, little underpowered for serious touring.
Also See: Bajaj Pulsar AS 150, Pulsar 220
Fazer 2.0 FI 98,861 149 13.1/8000 12.8/6000 5 132 NA NA 12 NA NA NA
YZF-R15
We Say: Indian performance biking taken to the next level.
Also See: Honda CBR 150R, KTM RC 200, Bajaj Pulsar RS 200
YZF-R15 S 1.30 lakh 149.8 17/8500 15/7500 6 131 5.12 130.2 12 NA Aug 08
YZF-R15 2.0 1.33 lakh 149.8 17/8500 15/7500 6 136 4.89 130.3 12 NA Dec 11
YZF-R3
We Say: A credible twin-cylinder supersport motorcycle.
Also See: Benelli TnT 300, Kawasaki Ninja 300, KTM RC 390
YZF-R3 3.69 lakh 321 42/10750 29.6/9000 6 169 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
MT-09
We Say: The roadster motard we were all waiting for.
Also See: Benelli TnT 899, Kawasaki Z800, Triumph Street Triple, Speed Triple
MT-09 ABS 10.20 lakh* 847 115/10000 87.5/8500 6 191 NA NA 14 NA NA NA
FZ1
We Say: The biggest and the baddest FZ there is.
Also See: Aprilia Tuono V4R, Benelli TnT 1130, BMW S 1000 R, Honda CB 1000R, Suzuki Bandit 1250S
FZ1 11.43 lakh* 998 150/11000 106/8000 6 214 NA NA 18 NA NA NA
YZF-R1
We Say: MotoGP derived technology places the new R1 among the best superbikes in the world.
Also See: Aprilia RSV4, BMW S 1000 RR, Honda CBR 1000RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R 1000
YZF-R1 22.34 lakh* 998 200/13500 112.4/11500 6 199 NA 300 (L) 17 NA NA NA
YZF-R1M 29.43 lakh* 998 200/13500 112.4/11500 6 200 NA 300 (L) 17 NA NA NA
VMAX
We Say: A 200-PS naked street bike.
Also See: Ducati Diavel, Triumph Rocket III
VMAX 27.35 lakh* 1679 200/9000 166.8/6500 5 310 NA NA 15 NA NA NA

YAMAHA to HERO
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
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ACCELERATION
(Rs, OTR PUNE)
CAPACITY (cc)
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*Ex-showroom
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(0-60 km/h)
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FUEL TANK
OVERALL
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(km/h)
(litres)
(km/l)
PRICE
ABS
(kg)
Competition Bikes
KAWASAKI www.kawasaki-india.com
KLX110
We Say: Non road-legal dirt bike for your kids to start on, finally.
Also See: No options
KLX110 2.65 lakh* 112 7.3/7500 8.0/4500 4 76 NA NA 3.8 NA NA NA
SUZUKA www.suzukaracingmotorcycles.com
SRM250
We Say: NA.
Also See: NA
SRM250 AC 2V 3.40 lakh 223 16.3/7000 17.5/5500 5 115.5 NA 120 6 NA NA NA
SRM250 LC 2V 3.45 lakh 223 16.3/7000 17.5/5500 5 115.5 NA 120 6 NA NA NA
SRM250 4V 3.65 lakh 250 22.4/8500 20/7000 5 116.5 NA 135 6 NA NA NA
ATV
We Say: NA.
Also See: Suzuki Ozark 250
A24 110 1.76 lakh* 110 7.5/NA NA A NA NA 65 NA NA NA NA
A54 125 1.78 lakh* 125 8.1/NA NA A NA NA 65 NA NA NA NA
A64 250 1.93 lakh* 250 17/NA NA A NA NA 80 NA NA NA NA
ATV
We Say: NA.
Also See: Suzuka A64 250
Ozark 250 QuadRunner 5.45 lakh* 246 NA NA 5A 199 NA NA 9.5 NA NA NA
QuadSport Z400 8.45 lakh* 398 NA NA 5 193 NA NA 9.1 NA NA NA
Scooters
APRILIA www.aprilia.com/in_EN
SR 150
We Say: Exciting moto-scooter, and the most affordable Aprilia.
Also See: No options yet
SR 150 65,000* 154.4 11.6/7000 11.5/5500 V 122 NA NA NA NA NA NA
SRV
We Say: An easy-going, but quick and extremely potent city ride which also loves the highway.
Also See: No options yet
SRV 850 13.43 lakh 839.3 76/7750 76.4/6000 V 249 NA NA 18.5 NA NA NA
SRV 850 ABS 13.92 lakh 839.3 76/7750 76.4/6000 V 249 NA NA 18.5 NA NA NA
HERO MOTOCORP www.heromotocorp.com

PLEASURE
We Say: Great looks and goodie-loaded, this is the ideal jump for the econo-commuter who wants more.
Also See: Honda Activa, Suzuki Lets, TVS Scooty Zest
Pleasure 50,047 102 6.8/7000 7.8/5000 V 104 12.18 80.9 5 47 Feb 06
MAESTRO EDGE
We Say: New Hero 110-cc scooter wants to have an edge over the competition.
Also See: Honda Dio, TVS Wego, Yamaha Fascino
Maestro Edge LX 57,370 110.9 8.4/8000 8.3/6500 V 109 10.37 88.7 5.3 52 NA NA
Maestro Edge VX 58,466 110.9 8.4/8000 8.3/6500 V 110 10.37 88.7 5.3 52 Jun 12
DUET
We Say: In-house 110-cc premium scooter set to be the new flagship scooter.
Also See: Honda Activa 3G, Suzuki Swish, TVS Jupiter Yamaha Ray Z
Duet 56,058 110.9 8.4/8000 8.3/6500 V 116 10.37 88.7 5.3 52 NA NA

GBU
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
ALLOY WHEELS
ACCELERATION
(Rs, OTR PUNE)
CAPACITY (cc)
PEAK TORQUE
*Ex-showroom
KERB WEIGHT
PEAK POWER
NUMBER OF
(0-60 km/h)
TOP SPEED
FUEL TANK
OVERALL
Nm/RPM
PS/RPM
TESTED
RATING
ENGINE
GEARS
(km/h)
(litres)
(km/l)
PRICE
ABS
(kg)
HONDA www.honda2wheelersindia.com
ACTIVA i
We Say: Revised the scooter market and is an improvement over the old Activa.
Also See: Suzuki Lets, TVS Scooty Pep+, Hero Pleasure
Activa-i 51,398 109 8/7500 8.74/5500 V 103 8.49 90 5.3 63.5 Sep 13
ACTIVA 3G
We Say: More power and big improvement overall compared to its smaller-engined sibling.
Also See: Suzuki Access, TVS Wego, Yamaha Ray-Z
Activa 3G 54,798 109 8/7500 8.83/5500 V 108 10.8 89 5.3 53.5 May 09
ACTIVA 125
We Say: More power and big improvement overall compared to its smaller-engined sibling.
Also See: Suzuki Swish, Vespa VXL125, Yamaha Fascino
Activa 125 61,311 125 8.67/6500 10.12/5500 V NA 7.76 92 NA 46.75 NA NA
Activa 125 Deluxe 65,857 125 8.67/6500 10.12/5500 V NA 7.76 92 NA 46.75 Jun 14
DIO
We Say: An Activa with good looks. Pillion foot rest is a pain though.
Also See: Suzuki Lets, TVS Scooty Zest, TVS Jupiter
Dio 53,114 109 8/7500 8.6/5500 V 106 10.49 93 5.3 54.75 Mar 12
AVIATOR
We Say: Positioned for the premium market. Good, but expensive.
Also See: Suzuki Access, TVS Jupiter, Yamaha Fascino
Aviator 56,184 109 8.1/8000 8.8/5500 V 102 10.83 83 6 52 NA NA
Aviator (Disc) 61,847 109 8.1/8000 8.8/5500 V 102 10.83 83 6 52 3 3 5 Dec 09
LML www.lmlworld.com
SELECT
We Say: NA
Also See: Suzuki Access, Mahindra Duro, Mahindra Rodeo, Mahindra Flyte
Select 4 (ES) 50,978 149.5 8/5500 13.2/3500 4 123 NA NA 8 NA NA NA
STAR EURO
We Say: NA
Also See: Honda Activa 125, Vespa VXL150
Star Euro 150 (ES, Disc) 57,918* 150.8 9.5/8000 NA CVT 112 NA NA 7 NA NA NA
Star Euro 200 Funky (ES) 61.793* 199.9 9.25/6250 19.9/4000 4 122 NA NA 5.5 NA NA NA
MAHINDRA 2WHEELERS www.mahindra2wheelers.com

GUSTO
We Say: Smart scooter with many practical aspects.
Also See: Honda Activa, Suzuki Lets, Access, TVS Scooty Zest, Jupiter
Gusto DX 47,600* 109.6 8.1/7500 9/5500 CVT NA 14.1 76.4 6 45 NA NA
Gusto VX 51,600* 109.6 8.1/7500 9/5500 CVT NA 14.1 76.4 6 45 Nov 14
Gusto 125 DX 49,700* 124.6 8.7/7000 10/5500 CVT NA NA NA 6 NA NA NA
Gusto 125 VX 53,700* 124.6 8.7/7000 10/5500 CVT NA NA NA 6 NA NA NA
RODEO
We Say: Flyte gets a style change.
Also See: Honda Aviator, Suzuki Swish
Rodeo UZO125 49,860* 124.6 8.15/7000 9/5500 V 106 NA 87 4.5 NA NA NA
LETS
We Say: A lightweight 110cc automatic Suzuki
Also See: Honda Activa-i, Mahindra Rodeo, TVS Scooty Zest, Yamaha Ray
Lets 60,700 112.8 8.83/7500 9.0/6500 V 98 9.58 92.9 5.2 49.75 Aug 14

HONDA to YAMAHA
FUEL EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC START
ALLOY WHEELS
ACCELERATION
(Rs, OTR PUNE)
CAPACITY (cc)
PEAK TORQUE
*Ex-showroom
KERB WEIGHT
PEAK POWER
NUMBER OF
(0-60 km/h)
TOP SPEED
FUEL TANK
OVERALL
Nm/RPM
PS/RPM
TESTED
RATING
ENGINE
GEARS
(km/h)
(litres)
(km/l)
PRICE
ABS
(kg)
SWISH
We Say: The Access gets a sporty look
Also See: Honda Dio, Mahindra Rodeo, Yamaha Fascino
Swish 125 65,600 124 8.7/7000 9.8/5000 V 110 7.77 92.6 6 42.2 May 12
ACCESS
We Say: Effortlessly quick and a nimble handler but priced on the higher side.
Also See: Honda Activa 125, Mahindra Gusto 125
Access 125 65,800 124 8.7/7000 10.2/5000 V 102 9.7 102.12 5.6 43.25 Jun 16
TVS www.tvsmotor.co.in
SCOOTY PEP+
We Say: An engine upgrade makes it even more desirable.
Also See: Honda Activa, Hero Pleasure, Mahindra Gusto
Scooty Pep+ 49,165 87.8 5/6500 5.8/4000 V 95 12.2 74 5 50.67 Nov 05
SCOOTY ZEST
We Say: Venerable badge gets a larger heart and contemporary design.
Also See: Honda Activa i, Suzuki Lets, Yamaha Alpha
Scooty Zest 110 55,843 109.7 8.02/7500 8.8/5500 V 98.5 7.94 90.4 5 51 Dec 14
WEGO
We Say: A good city runabout.
Also See: Honda Activa, Honda Dio, Hero Pleasure
Wego 59,808 109.7 8/7500 8/5500 V 105 10.35 84 5 40 Jan 10
JUPITER
We Say: Good features and comfort for the price.
Also See: Hero Maestro, Honda Dio, Yamaha Fascino
Jupiter 57,289 109.7 8/7500 8/5500 V 108 9.98 88.78 5 43 NA NA
Jupiter ZX 59.351 109.7 8/7500 8/5500 V 108 9.98 88.78 5 43 Nov 13
VESPA www.vespaindia.com
125 / 150
We Say: If you love retro, buy the Vespa. 150 is thew most powerful single-cylinder automatic scooter on sale
Also See: Honda Activa 125, Suzuki Access
VXL 125 86,177 125 10.06/7500 10.6/6000 V 114 9.36 101 6 45.25 Jun 13
SXL 125 91,025 125 10.06/7500 10.6/6000 V 114 9.36 101 6 45.25 NA NA
VXL 150 93,800 150 11.6/7000 11.5/5500 V 114 NA NA 6 NA NA NA
SXL 150 98,200 150 11.6/7000 11.5/5500 V 114 NA NA 6 NA NA NA
YAMAHA www.yamaha-motor-india.com
CYGNUS RAY
We Say: Stylish scooter with a Yamaha badge.
Also See: Honda Dio, Suzuki Lets, TVS Wego
Ray Z 57,696 113 7.1/7500 8.1/5000 V 104 9.48 86.31 5.2 42.5 Nov 12
Ray ZR 60,662 113 7.2/7500 8.1/5000 V 103 9.48 86.31 5.2 42.5 NA NA
Ray ZR (Disc Brake) 63,446 113 7.2/7500 8.1/5000 V 105 9.48 86.31 5.2 42.5 Oct 16
CYGNUS ALPHA
We Say: Practical city runabout with large underseat storage.
Also See: Honda Activa-i, TVS Scooty Zest, Hero Maestro
Alpha 58,198 113 7.2/7500 8.1/5000 V 105 NA NA 5 42.5 Apr 14
Alpha (Disc Brake) 61,784 113 7.2/7500 8.1/5000 V 105 NA NA 5 42.5 NA NA
FASCINO
We Say: The lightest scooter yet from the Yamaha stable.
Also See: Honda Activa 3G, Hero Maestro, Mahindra Gusto, TVS Jupiter,
Fascino 62,541 113 7.1/7500 8.1/5000 V 103 8.64 89.35 5.2 NA Oct 15

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BSA www.bsamotorsindia.com WAVE DX
Top speed: 25 km/h
STREET RIDER Tested: NA
Top speed: 25 km/h Wave Dx 35,750* 48V 250W - 105 - 70
Tested: NA Extra Miles 38,500* 48V 250W - 117 - 100
Street Rider 36,600 48V 250W 1260 75 - 70
E-SPRINT
* ex-showroom, Chennai
Top speed: 45 km/h
ELECTROTHERM www.yobykes.in
* ex-showroom, Delhi
Tested: Aug 11
E-sprint 37,997* 48V 800W - 91 - 65
ELECTRON ER
Top speed: 25 km/h CRUZ
Tested: Aug 11 Top speed: 25 km/h
YO Electron ER 22,200* 48V 250W - 81 NA 65-70 Tested: Aug 11
Cruz 34,750* 48V 250W - 91 - 75
XPLOR
Top speed: 25 km/h ZION
Tested: NA Top speed: 25 km/h
YO Xplor 31,705* 48V 250W - 91 NA 55-60 Tested: NA
Zion 32,990* 48V 250W - 74 - 70
SPARK
Top speed: 45 km/h PHOTON
Tested: Aug 11 Top speed: 45 km/h
YO Spark 34,000* 48V 900W - 114 4.5 60 Tested: NA
Photon 40,750* 48V 1.5kW - 111 - 50
EXL
Top speed: 55 km/h
Tested: Aug 11
LOHIA AUTO www.lohiaauto.com
FAME
YO EXL 37,500* 48V 1kW - 115 NA 55-60
Top speed: 25 km/h
Tested: Aug 11
HERO ELECTRIC www.heroelectric.in Fame 28,999 48V 250W 1270 70 NA 60
MAXI GENIUS
Top speed: 25 km/h Top speed: 25 km/h
Tested: Mar 09 Tested: Aug 11
Maxi 31,750* 48V 250W - 75 - 70 Genius 29,999 48V 250W 1230 89 NA 60
OPTIMA PLUS OMA STAR

Top speed: 25 km/h Top speed: 25 km/h
Tested: Mar 09 Tested: Aug 11
Optima ++ 34,250* 48V 250W - 82 - 70 Oma Star 31,499 48V 250W 1230 89 NA 60
Oma Star DX 36,500 48V 250W 1230 89 NA 60
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