Yamaha Gladiator Type-SS Promo Video

Another Yamaha Gladiator Type-SS Promo Video:-



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Yamaha Gladiator Type SS/RS TV Commercial

Yamaha Gladiator Type SS/RS TV Commercial, link mailed by Shivanand Mohanty, posted on youtube by Payeng.



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Yamaha Gladiator Type-SS Promo Video
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Honda CBF Stunner new 125 cc motorcycle from Honda

The sales of 125cc+ motorcycles grown by almost 15% over the period of April 2007-January 2008. Lot of action has been seen in recent past in the 125cc segment as the consumer focus is gradually shifting towards 125cc+ segment from the dominating 100cc segment.

The segment has recently seen new additions like Bajaj XCD, Gladiator SS and RS, TVS Flame and soon to follow is Bajaj XCD Sprint. Manufacturers are increasingly turning to the (so called premium)125cc segment for profit.

With a strategic move by Honda (HMSI) to augment the 12% market share it holds in this segment, the company is like to introduce an all new motorcycle in125cc segment in addition of its existing 125cc Shine. The new bike was earlier expected to be showcased at Auto Expo as the so called sportier version of the Shine, but that didn't happen. But Honda did showcase the CBF concept supposedly based on the unicorn.

Update :- HONDA CBF Stunner will be launched on 30th June

Pictuire of the Honda CBF concept from Auto Expo (taken from xbhp)

Update:- Honda 125 CBF Stunner now launched.

CBF Stunner are available in three variants -- Self Disc Alloy (Rs 51,655), Self Drum Alloy (Rs 49,820) and Kick Drum Alloy (Rs 47,070).

The bike is available in two colours Sports Red and Black.

According to Economic times, the Japanese two-wheeler giant is currently testing out a new motorcycle at its factory in Maneswar, Gurgaon. Codenamed KWFA and christened the CBF Stunner, the new bike is most likely to be launched by August 2008 and is expected to be priced at around Rs 52,000 ex-showroom. With a 125 cc mill, its expected to pump 11 bhp and looks like a ‘baby Karizma’.

Now this remains to be seen how the CBF Stunner actually turns out to be and if it can compete with the XCD Sprint, Galdiator RS / SS, Flame etc.

Related:-
Honda Aviator: details, specifications, pictures & features
TVS Flame 125cc to be relaunched with single sparkplug
Details of new Bajaj XCD Sprint
Yamaha's New Gladiator Type SS & RS
Yamaha YZF R15 and FZ unveiled at Auto Expo

Source:- ET

TVS Flame 125cc to be relaunched with single spark plug engine

Earlier posts:-
Tvs Flame launched at 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai

Madras High Court had earlier restrained TVS from manufacturing, marketing and selling the Flame or the CCVTi technology. TVS will now launch the new 125cc Flame with single-spark plug ignition technology provided by AVL of Austria, as against the originally proposed twin-spark plug ignition technology.

Flame will use a new engine featuring a three-valve dual induction system, using the proven single-spark plug ignition, specially developed, patented and licensed to TVS Motor by AVL of Austria, a world leader in internal combustion engine technology.

Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, said Flame, with single-spark plug ignition, would be launched in March. He expected TVS Motor to distribute 20,000 Flame vehicles in March. The new TVS Flame would be priced at Rs. 46,000 ex-showroom. The new Flame is currently awaiting ARAI approvals.

TVS has decided to play it safe this time by appointing a team who would investigate any patent violations this time. TVS has lost precious time in the legal battle and to make matters worse for TVS the all new 125cc BAJAJ XCD Sprint and Yamaha's New Gladiator Type SS & RS are expected to give TVS a real run for their money.

Note:-
Bajaj was awarded global and Indian patent (195904) for DTSi small engines in 2002 for a period of 20 years.

Related:-

• Yamaha's New Gladiator Type SS & RS
• 125cc BAJAJ XCD Sprint
• TVS Flame Specifications
• Videos of Yamaha YZF R15 and FZ

Read what Mr. Mr Venu Srinivasan, CMD, TVS Motor has to say here.

Details of new Bajaj XCD Sprint 125cc and Discover 150cc

Earlier post:- New Bikes from Bajaj in 2008

Bajaj had earlier announced that they would be launching 3 new 2 wheelers this year at the Auto Expo and so they did: the new 125cc scooter Blade, 125cc XCD DTS-i Sprint and Discover Dts-i 150cc.
But sadly no other models publicly displayed by Bajaj, so all the rumors about possible Pulsar upgrades, a new 300cc etc are still rumors for now.

Discover Dtsi 150cc

Picture of new Discover Dtsi 150cc

Bajaj seems to be strategically raising bar as far performance and displacement is concerned. The XCD Dts-si 125cc offered the features of a 150cc, performance of 125cc and yet a fuel efficiency equal to, if not better than the 100cc bikes at the same price.
With the 125cc becoming the new 100cc, the next logical step was to graduate the existing 125cc buyers towards 150cc and thats were the new Discover 150cc comes in. The pricing is not yet know but it could be anyone's guess that it would be priced competitively in same range as the other 125cc bikes by rival manufacturers. The Pulsar 150cc Dts-i would continue to be a premium and more sportier option in the 150cc segment.
Personally i expected that the Pulsar 150cc would also receive some upgrades to tackle the challenge offered by the new HH Hunk and Apache RTR, but who knows that just might happen soon.

Technical specifications of the Discover DTS-i 150:-
150cc Dts-i engine
14.1PS @ 8500r.p.m
12.3 NM @ 6500r.p.m
Digital Speedometer
New side panels and tail.
Integrated Turn indicators on the tank cowl.

XCD 125 cc DTS-i Sprint

Picture of new XCD 125 cc DTS-i Sprint

If you always felt the XCD was a no fun commuter bike, then yes may be you were right to some extent. The new XCD Sprint looks far more aggressive and sporty than the XCD Dts-si. The XCD Sprint is Bajaj Auto's answer to the 3 valve TVS Flame which so far looked good in comparison with the XCD. The new XCD Spring with its all new 4 valve DTS-i engine pumps out 12.5 ps, the best in the segment. The XCD Sprint gets a front disc brake for more control over the added power and rear Nitrox shock absorbers which should improve the ride quality to great extent. The new XCD Sprint build on XCD platform would co-exist with XCD DTS-si and cater to the people who prefer a bit more sportier 125cc without sacrificing too much fuel efficiency.

Technical specifications of the new XCD 125 cc DTS-i Sprint:-

Engine: 125cc 4 valve DTS-i
Max power: 12.5PS @ 9000r.p.m
Max torque: 10.3NM@ 6500r.p.m
Nitrox rear suspension
17-inch alloy wheels
Front Disc Brakes
Digital Speedometers
Radical led tail light
New side panels and sharp tail design
Tank cowl and new Head Lamp design

Thanks to MG_Biker1806 from xbhp for allowing me to post the pics originally taken by him during the Auto Expo.

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New Bikes from Bajaj in 2008
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Yamaha's New Gladiator Type SS & RS
Yamaha at Auto Expo 2008
Kawasaki superbikes to be available in India
Yamaha YZF R15 and FZ unveiled at Auto Expo
Bajaj Auto to resurrect two stroke Bikes
Tvs Flame launched at 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai

Yamaha's New Gladiator Type SS & RS

Apart from the much hyped Yamaha R15 and FZ, Yamaha displayed new upgraded versions of Gladiator. The Gladiator Type SS (Stylish & Sporty) and Gladiator Type RS (Racing sports). The Gladiator is surely one of the best 125cc in the country and a potential to do much better, with the upgrades the Gladiator looks amazingly stylish and sporty. The new Gladiator would definitely appeal a much younger and wider audience than earlier and hopefully help increase the Yamaha's market share in the country.

Pictures of Yamaha's New Gladiator Type SS & RS

The changes are all mostly cosmetic

Features of the New Gladiator Type SS & RS:-
Air Filter :- High flow paper filter
Handle Grip :- R1 Type Insert Mold Grips
Front Head Cowl :-
a-30mm lower than Gladiator
b-Aero Dynamic Design
Tachometer
Handle Bar :-
a-Semi-Flat type with bar end
b-Front Fork
c-D.U. Metal (Special Material)
Front Fender :- Aero Dynamic Design
Lower Cowling :- Aero Dynamic Design
Seat Leather :- Dimple type/two tone
Grip End :- Race bred grip end
Rear Fender :- Aerodynamic
Muffler End :- Machine Gun Type
Chain Guard :- Half cover sporty looks
Shift Pedal :- Sport toe type Aluminum Shift Pedal
Drive Chain :- Long life sealed chain
Foot Rest :- Aluminum (Rider And Passenger)
Asbestos Free :- Environment Friendly

With all these changes the Gladiator looks much more of 150+cc sporty bike. The Gladiator Type SS & RS would be available in showrooms starting this February. Price of the new Gladiator is not yet known but would be significantly more than the Gladiator and other 125ccs in the segment.

Related:-
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Details of new Bajaj XCD Sprint 125cc and Discover 150cc
New Bikes from Bajaj in 2008
Kawasaki superbikes to be available in India
Yamaha YZF-R125 VS Honda CBR125 VS Kymco KR Sport
2008 Yamaha Raider 1854cc V-twin

New Bikes from Bajaj in 2008

At the Launch of the Bajaj small car : Lite, Bajaj announced launch of Bajaj also said it will launch three two-wheelers in the executive and premium segment during 2008. The company would launch two motorcycles XCD 125 cc DTS-i Sprint and Discover 150 cc DTS-i and one scooter 125 cc Blade within this year.
Picture of Bajaj Blade.

The XCD 125 cc DTS-i Sprint is expected to be performance upgraded version of the XCD with Nitrox suspension in the rear, 17-inch alloy wheels, and Disc Brakes.

The Discover would get a bigger 150cc heart, lean, athletic, muscular styling with power packed performance. Now with the discover graduating to 150cc, I guess the Pulsar 150cc would also get another upgrade. Bajaj cant just stop one of its best sellers. In fact i expect all the Pulsar siblings to get an upgrade at the Auto Expo, something we will figure out in couple of days.

The Blade DTS-i comes in at a time when the 125cc scooter segment has registered a growth and the motorcycle sales were falling. The 125cc scooter segment has now become exiting with recent additions from Suzuki and Kinetic in form of the Access and Flyte. The Blade will have sporty styling with a powerful 125cc, 4-valve DTS-i engine, 12-inch alloy wheels, and Disc Brakes. The Blade DTS-i will have a Front Fuelling system to offer great convenience to the rider at the Petrol Pumps.

Source: Money Control

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What is DTS-i ,DTS-Si and DTS-Fi?
Details of new Bajaj XCD Sprint 125cc and Discover 150cc
Pictures of Bajaj Small car: Lite
Yamaha's New Gladiator Type SS & RS
Yamaha at Auto Expo 2008
Kawasaki superbikes to be available in India
Yamaha YZF R15 and FZ unveiled at Auto Expo
Bajaj Auto to resurrect two stroke Bikes
Tvs Flame launched at 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai

Tvs Flame launched at 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai

Update:-
TVS Flame 125cc to be relaunched with single spark plug engine

As expected TVS Motor Company launched its 125cc ‘Flame’ on 14 dec, in Chennai with an ex- showrrom price of 45,000 and comes with disc brakes as an option.

Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director, TVS Motor, said, “This is the highest technology product in the country. A three-valve bike has been rolled out earlier, but this is the first time that a mass market roll-out is happening.” The company claims that the bike would deliver a mileage of 82 km a litre. Please note the the fuel economy / average claimed is under Indian driving condition and not Ideal driving condition.

The 125cc Flame would be launched all over the country in January and would compete with 125 cc Bajaj XCD, Yamaha Gladiator, Hero Honda Glamor and Honda Shine. Flame, along with a new Star Sport would cater to the entry level and executive segment.

Tvs Flame had earlier run into patent infringement issues as claimed by Bajaj Auto mobiles to its much acclaimed DTSi technology although the company claims the Flame is based on a technology patented by AVL in Austria and the rest of the world.

TV advertisement for Tvs Flame:-

Technical specifications of The TVSS Flame 125 :-

Technical Specifications:

Engine Displacement 124.8 cc
Engine technology CC-VTi, 4 Stroke
Max. Power (Kw@rpm) 7.7kw @ 8250 ( 10.5bhp @ 8250 )
Max. Torque (Nm@rpm) 10 Nm @ 6250
Gear Box 4 Gear constant mesh
Clutch Multi-Plate Wet Type
Bore x stroke (mm) 54.5 x 53.5
Compression Ratio 10:1
Carburettor Type VM Type - UCAL
Clutch Wet, Multi Plate

Wheels ,Tyres & Brakes
Tyres - Front 90 x 90 x 17, Rear 90 x 90 x 18
Brakes - Front Drum 130 dia / Disc 240 dia, Brake - Rear Drum 130 dia

Suspension
Front Telescopic Hydraulic fork, Rear Twin tube 5 step adjustable Gas filled.

Electricals
Head lamp 12V 35/35 W - Halogen
Tail lamp 12V 21W / 5W
Turnsignal lamp 12V 16W
Battery type & capacity 12 V - 5 Ah
Ignition system High Energy IDI System

Dimensions:
Height 1070 mm
Length 2030 mm
Width 760 mm
Wheelbase 1320 mm
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Kerb weight 121 kgs
Fuel Tank Capacity 8.0 Litre
Fuel reserve 2.0 Litre

Performance :
Max. speed 95 kmph

Mileage :
80 kms per litre

Price :
Ex-Showroom price is 45,000/- (Chennai)

Other links:-
1) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
2) TVS Flame 125
3) Bajaj XCD 125
4) Pictures of the new TVS RTR 160 e-FI
5)Tvs Apache 180 cc and 200 cc expected soon.

Suzuki will launch performance bikes at Auto Expo

The Indian power bike segment is hotting up. Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), a 100% subsidiary of Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation, is all set to introduce premium-powered bikes between 125-175cc in the country. The bikes will be exhibited in the upcoming Auto Expo 2008.

“India is a major market for our parent company. We had introduced bikes in the mass market category (100-125cc) under the brand name Heat and Zeus. We are now ready to introduce premium-powered bikes in the country,” Suzuki Motorcycle India vice-president (sales and marketing) Atul Gupta told ET. The company will launch the bikes in April.


Read the full story on the ET.

Update:-
The company will display the, v4 powered Biplane, which was showcased for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show last month.

Related:-
Honda will launch 125cc and 150cc Bikes at Auto Expo.
Maruti Suzuki to show case new concept A star at Auto expo

Bajaj XCD selling XCDingly well

In spite of the news of some problems with the XCD, Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) on Sunday said it has sold 65,000 units of its 125 cc DTS-Si bike XCD within the first 50 days of its launch.
"As much as half of XCD 125 volumes are coming from competition, a majority of them being 100cc users. XCD 125 is a compelling package that 100cc customers are finding very difficult to resist," BAL General Manager (Marketing) Amit Nandi said.
BAL is also ramping up production of XCD from the present 50,000 units a month to 75,000 units a month by November, the company said in a statement.
The company has been saying that it wants to exit from the 100 cc by offering customers a better product which clubs the features of both 125 cc and 150 cc motorcycles.
XCD 125 is the company's main weapon in exiting the high volume, low-margin 100 cc segment.
Source The Economic Times.




Personally i feel that the XCD is an amazing VFM, looks far more modern and feature rich as compared to its 100cc rivals. The xcd loses to the Yamaha Gladiator , Discover in performance and ride quality but beats then in pricing.

Overall its a package that average Indian commuter would find hard to resist. But definitely not for a young and adventurous Biker.

Follwoing are few figure of the xcd vs Gladiator vs Splendor.

Fuel efficiency XCD vs Gladiator vs Splendor nxg
From the nov issue of Overdrive

Bajaj xcd (highway / city / overall) kmpl
65.3 73.6 71.52

Yam. Gladi (highway / city / overall) kmpl
76.4 68.1 70.2

Splendor (highway / city / overall) kmpl
68.75 73.21 72.08

xcd 9.6ps@7000rpm
gladi 11 ps@ 7500rpm

Note:-
Before you call this bullshit and ask how can xcd return better average in city than on highway, let me clarify. The xcd is most fuel efficient in the range of 40 to 45 (as per the mag) and the fuel efficiency of xcd drops above 60. 90 being the top speed. Now the question is can you ride a bike in any city forget the metros, at a constant speed of 40 ??

You may also find the following interesting:-
1) Apache RTR 160 EFi
2) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
3) TVS Flame 125
4) Bajaj XCD 125

Yamaha YZF-R125 VS Honda CBR125 VS Kymco KR Sport part 3

Part3
Kymco KR Sport 125cc



Taiwanese manufacturer Kymco has introduced the KR Sport 125 as the competition from its side for the Honda CBR125. But is there a competition at all ??
The engine is a relatively low-tech unit, air- rather than liquid-cooled, but it does have four valves and a five-speed gearbox, and it works fine. The throttle response is crisp and it has a proper power band, whereas some learner-legal machines feel desperately flat at higher revs. Kymco will win over some potential Honda customers for its size, the CBR 125 is small and so is YZR R125 and is about £300 cheaper.
But thats the end of it. There is nothing that can be compared with the japs in terms of build quality, ride and performance.
Features:-
* Digital Display
o Fuel Level
o Temperature Gauge
o Clock
o Speedometer
o Trip Meter
* Steering Lock
* Painted 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
* Electric Start
* Dual Seat
* Analogue Rev Counter
* Twin Halogen Headlights
* Rear Grab Rail

Specification:
Dimensions and Weight: Length: 2080mm
Width: 710mm
Height: 1160mm
Seat Height: 780mm
Net Weight: 141kg
Maximum Speed: 65mph
Engine : Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder
Type : 4 Stroke, 4 Valve - OHC
Cylinder Capacity : 124.1cc
Maximum Power : 9.6 Kw / 10000 rpm
Maximum Torque : 9.9 Nm / 8000 rpm
Ignition : CDI (Condenser Discharge Ignition)
Gear box : 5 Speed - Manual
Chassis : Lightweight Steel/Alloy Frame
Tyres (Front / Rear) : Fr 110/80-17
Rr 140/70-17
Front Suspension : Hydraulic Front Forks
Rear Suspension : Adjustable Monoshock
Front Brake : 276mm Diameter Disc
Rear Brake : 220mm Diameter Disc

You may also find the following interesting:-
1) 2008 Honda CBR1000
2) Super Bikes Comming soon
3) Yamaha R1 and MT01 in India
4) 2008 Kawasaki Ninja250R
5) Yamaha YZF-R125 VS Honda CBR125 VS Kymco KR Sport
6) Harley Davidson
7) Bajaj acquires stake in KTM

Yamaha YZF-R125 VS Honda CBR125 VS Kymco KR Sport part 2

Part2
Honda CBR





For years the NSR125R was Honda's offering in the 125cc supersports market. Made exclusively for Europe it was styled for performance with an impressive 2-stroke engine. But with growing environmental concerns and the implementation of Euro 1 emissions, the NSR had to be discontinued in 2003.

Meet the new CBR125R, which is set to take up from where the NSR left off. The new 4-stroke 125cc replacement is sure to appeal to a wider segment of new and young riders looking for some competitive spice in their first real motorcycle. The CBR125R takes its style lead from the CBR600RR and new CBR1000RR Fireblade, mimicking their supersports styling and colour schemes. The aggressive race replica style dual headlights and stepped seat only add to the supersports image.Other features include electric start for ease of use, a 6-speed gearbox and disc brakes front and rear.

Specs:-
Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 2-valve SOHC single
Engine Displacement 124.7cc
Bore & Stroke 58 x 47.2mm
Compression Ratio 11 : 1
Carburation VK-type carburettor
Max. Power Output 13 bhp at 10,000 rpm
Max. Torque 10.1Nm at 8,000 rpm
Ignition Capacitor Discharge (CDI)
Starter Electric

Gearbox 6 speed
Final Drive O-ring sealed chain

Length x Width x Height 1,920 x 675 x 1,070mm
Wheelbase 1,294mm
Seat Height 776mm
Ground Clearance 172mm
Fuel Capacity 10 litres
Dry Weight 115kg72mm

Wheels Front U-section 6-spoke cast aluminium
Wheels Rear U-section 6-spoke cast aluminium
Tyres Front 80/90 17M/C 44P
Tyres Rear 100/80 17M/C 52P
Suspension Front 31mm telescopic fork, 109mm axle travel
Suspension Rear Monoshock damper, 120mm axle travel
Brakes Front 276 x 4mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper and sintered metal pads Brakes Rear 220 x 4mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads

You may also find the following interesting:-
1) 2008 Honda CBR1000
2) Super Bikes Comming soon
3) Yamaha R1 and MT01 in India
4) 2008 Kawasaki Ninja250R
5) Yamaha YZF-R125 VS Honda CBR125 VS Kymco KR Sport
6) Harley Davidson
7) Bajaj acquires stake in KTM

Yamaha YZF-R125 VS Honda CBR125 VS Kymco KR Sport

Yamaha YZF-R125 VS Honda CBR125 VS Kymco KR Sport

Part 1 : Yamaha YZF-R125
Part2 : read here
Part3 : read here

Let me make one thing clear that Yamaha currently has no concrete plans for bringing this bike in India any time soon. The bikes that its bringing to India are YZF R1 and MT01.
The battle is between the Japs and a Taiwanese challenger Kymco for the best entry level sports bike in 125 cc. The segment had been dominated by Honda CBR125 in most of the markets around the world so far. But with the Yamaha YZF-R125 equations are about to change.

R-Series styling

MotoGP tech

Part 1 : Yamaha YZF-R125

This is the all-new 2008 Yamaha YZF-R125 motorcycle which will go head to head with the top-selling Honda CBR125R.

The Yamaha YZF-R125 uses an all-new liquid-cooled 124cc, four-valve, short-stroke single cylinder engine, which is claimed to be the most powerful 125cc four-stroke motorcycle available. It has a six-speed gearbox and fuel injection, and a Yamaha YZF-R6 style stubby exhaust with twin catalysts is fitted.

A full size Deltabox beam frame is used to make the Yamaha YZF-R125 feel and ride closer to a full size bike than the Honda CBR125R, and an aluminium ‘banana’ style swingarm, 33mm diameter forks and a 292mm brake disc/Brembo caliper and wide tyres complete the mini-sportsbike chassis.

The styling is close to the new 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 – the short tail and aggressive looking twin headlight fairing are almost indistinguishable from the 600 at distance. Colours are blue/black, red/white, grey/black or yellow/black.

YZF-R125

• R-series engine and chassis technology
• 6-speed gearbox
• Aluminium swinging arm
• Midship muffler

Tech specs:-

Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, single cylinder, SOHC
Displacement: 124.66 cc
Bore x stroke: 52.0 x 58.6 mm
Compression ratio: 11.2:1
Maximum power: 11.0 kW (15 PS) @ 9,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 12.24 Nm (1,25 kg-m) @ 8,000 rpm
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Carburettor: Fuel injection
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Ignition system: TCI
Starter system: Electric
Transmission system: Constant mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission: Chain
Fuel tank capacity: 13.8 L
Oil tank capacity: 1.15 L
Chassis: Steel Deltabox
Front suspension system: Telescopic forks
Front travel: 130 mm
Rear suspension system: Swingarm (monocross)
Rear travel: 125 mm
Front brake: Single disc, Ø 292 mm
Rear brake: Single disc, Ø 230 mm
Front tyre: 100/80-17 M/C
Rear tyre: 130/70-17 M/C
Length (mm): 2,015 mm
Width (mm): 660 mm
Height (mm): 970 mm
Seat height (mm): 818 mm
Wheel base (mm): 1,355 mm
Minimum ground clearance 155 mm
Dry weight (kg) 126.5 kg

The HONDA CBR125 And Kymco KR Sport

The YZF-R125 is definitely most advanced 125 supersport!
It will surely leave the CBR behind
YZF-R125 = 15 PS @ 9,000 rpm. torque 12.24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
as compared to
BR125 = 13 bhp @ 10,000 rpm. torque 10.1Nm @ 8,000 rpm
as compared to
KR Sport 11.8 bhp @ 10,000 rpm. torque 9.9Nm @ 8,000 rpm
note that KR sports is about 15 to 20 kgs heavier than the 2 bikes above.

You may also find the following interesting:-
Yamaha YZF R15 and FZ unveiled at Auto Expo
1) 2008 Honda CBR1000
2) Super Bikes Comming soon
3) Yamaha R1 and MT01 in India
4) 2008 Kawasaki Ninja250R
5) Yamaha YZF-R125 VS Honda CBR125 VS Kymco KR Sport
6) Harley Davidson
7) Bajaj acquires stake in KTM

Bajaj's XCD 125 cc TV advertisement

The TV comertial for Bajaj XCD

Details and pictures click here


Pretty cool advertisement for the Bajaj XCD

TVS Flame 125 cc

The all new 125 cc TVS FLAME
The all new 4 Stroke, 4 geared 125cc FLAME is the most innovative designed offering from TVS designed to win over discerning customers with its futuristic styling and technology. The 3Valve Engine comes with Controlled Combustion Variable Timing Intelligent (CCVTi) technology.

The styling of Flame is inspired by the Delta Wing design found in the latest fighter jets. Called “DeltaEdge”, it gives the bike a unique style while giving it superior aerodynamics. The FLAME boasts of several style statements including, DeltaEdge Headlamps, Sporty DeltaEdge Exhaust, Embedded DeltaEdge Trafficators,LCD Digital Speedometer and a Dual Lens Tail Lamp.
Developed by world class R&D at TVS MOTOR, in collaboration with AVL, Austria, the CCVTi
technology features 2 different intake ports called Swirl port & Power port.
Ø Swirl port creates swirl motion of airfuel mixture in the combustion chamber. This Swirl motion helps in efficient combustion of lean airfuel mixture thus giving highest fuel economy in its class.
Ø Power Port gives high flow rate, which helps in delivering high power.
The engine packs in 10.5 bhp @ 8250rpm
The 125cc FLAME promises to be the best looker in its segment. Keen attention to detail, marks this new offering. DeltaEdge styling coupled with snazzy dual tone graphics translates into an amazing road presence. With the revolutionary new CCVTi technology, the 125 cc FLAME successfully provides the advantage of power, mileage and stunning looks.
TVS FLAME
TVS flame pictures:-TV advertisement:-



Update:- The launch date of the TVS Flame is expected to be mid December and the expected price of The TVS Flame is around Rs. 45000.
Update 2:- Tvs Flame launched at 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai

You may also find the following intresting:-
1) Apache RTR 160 EFi
2) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
3) TVS Flame 125
4) Bajaj XCD 125

Bajaj's new 125 cc 'Exceed' to hit roads in Sept

Update:-
Bajaj sold 65000 XCDs in 50 days.



Bajaj has come up with yet another innovation for ppl who actually care for millage:-

PUNE: Bajaj Auto on Thursday announced a breakthrough with the launch of a new engine for its new two-wheeler range which the company claims gives a mileage of 109 km per litre under ideal test conditions.

The company will launch a new model `Exceed', powered by the new engine, in September, Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajeev Bajaj told reporters on Thursday.

`Exceed' is expected to be priced at Rs 40,000 ex-showroom (Pune) but the actual pricing will be decided later, Bajaj said.
The new engine called Digital Twin Spark--Swirl induction (DTS-Si) surpasses the mileage offered by all current 100 cc motorcycles. The company has applied for a patent for this engine, Bajaj said.

The breakthrough offers a huge opportunity to upgrade the 100 cc customers with an engine which offers the best of both worlds--100 cc mileage and 125 cc performance, top officials of the company said.

The DTS-Si engine is far superior to the conventional 4-stroke engines which dominate the 100 cc segment at present, the said.

General Manager, Marketing, Amit Nandi said brand Bajaj enjoys a market share of 47 per cent in the growing and profitable 125 cc and 150 cc segments against a smaller share of 24 per cent in the declining but larger 100 cc segment.

Bajaj will offer customers a value proposition much superior to the currently over-priced and under performing 100 cc products with the launch of `Exceed' next month, he said. 100 cc customers will upgrade to this 125 cc bike that gives superior mileage and power, he said.

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Engine Details from Bajaj:-
DTS-Si (DIGITAL TWIN SPARK - SWIRL induction)


Introduction
In a conventional single spark plug equipped combustion chamber, the rate of combustion is slow. The spark plug situated at one end of the combustion chamber, ignites the air-fuel mixture and the ensuing flame front spreads like a slowly inflating balloon. There is an inevitable delay for this inflating balloon to reach the furthest part of the combustion chamber. Thus, the combustion is slow and inefficient.

Digital Twin Spark ignition (DTS-i system)

The Digital Twin Spark – ignition, equipped combustion chamber takes care of the slow rate of combustion in a simple but novel way. The cylinder head is equipped with two spark plugs, instead of the conventional single spark plug. By generating two sparks at either ends of the combustion chamber, (approximately 90 to the valve axis) the Air-Fuel mixture gets ignited such that, there are 2 flame fronts created and therefore a reduction in flame travel of the order of 40% is achieved. A fast rate of combustion is achieved leading to a fast rate of pressure rise. The obvious outcome of this is more torque, better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

Digital Twin Spark – Swirl induction (DTS-Si system)

The Digital Twin Spark - ignition or DTS- i is the mother technology for the latest Digital Twin Spark – Swirl induction or DTS-Si technology.

Thanks to DTS- i, a fast rate of combustion and therefore the resulting fast rate of pressure rise is harnessed, by optimally positioning this pressure, to deliver maximum possible work and hence obtain more torque, better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

When burning lean Air-Fuel mixtures, the two plugs provide rapid combustion, but at light loads, opportunity exists to improve the combustion further.

Combustion efficiency in lean Air-Fuel mixture conditions can be further improved by generating high turbulence in the combustion chamber.

Combustion chambers having low turbulence give rise to propagation of a flame front, which is akin to that of a gradually expanding balloon. This results in a slower rate of combustion and thus slower rate of pressure rise. End result is lower efficiency.

When high turbulence is generated and combustion takes place, the surface of the ballooning flame front fragments itself, with projection like fingers, which increases its surface area, thereby improving combustion further.

The straight ports used in conventional engines have limitations in generating high swirl values due to their geometry. One of the ways to generate more swirl is to have a port configuration that promotes this phenomena. An offset port configuration was arrived upon and optimised to generate the required swirl numbers.

Incorporated in the new engine, this results in a swirling motion of the incoming charge, which decays itself into turbulence as the piston moves in the Induction and Compression strokes. This results in the Air-Fuel mixture being more thoroughly mixed and spread around the combustion chamber. Sparks provided by the twin spark plugs ignite this highly turbulent and compressed Air-Fuel mixture, leading to a flame front with high surface area, resulting in a rapid rise of pressure due to rapid combustion. The values of turbulence achieved now, are substantially higher than that of a straight port cylinder head, such as in Pulsar. A combination of DTS-i and Swirl induction thus provides extremely rapid combustion, resulting in high efficiency.

Update:- The real fuel efficiency (average / millage) as offered by xcd is as follows:-

(highway / city / overall) kmpl
65.3 / 73.6 / 71.52

Note:-
Before you call this bullshit and ask how can xcd return better average in city than on highway, let me clarify. The xcd is most fuel efficient in the range of 40 to 45 (as per the mag) and the fuel efficiency of xcd drops above 60. 90 being the top speed. Now the question is can you ride a bike in any city forget the metros, at a constant speed of 40 ??


Engine specification
Type: Four stroke Natural Air-cooled
No. of cylinders : One
Bore: 54 mm
Stroke: 54.4 mm
Engine displacement : 124.58 cc
Compression ratio: 9.5+/- 0.5 : 1
Maximum Net Power: 9.53 PS( 7.01 kW) at 7000 rpm
Maximum Net Torque: 10.85 Nm at 5000rpm
Ignition system: Microprocessor controlled Digital CDI, with TRICS incorporated in Carburettor
Ignition Timing: Variable Timing with Multiple maps
Fuel: Unleaded Petrol, 87 RON minimum
Carburetor: Side draught type,
Ucal – Mikuni VM16 with Auto choke/ Keihin FIE PTE16, with Auto choke
Lubrication: Wet sump, forced
Clutch: Wet, mulit disc type.
Bajaj xcd