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May 12, 2010

75 Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler launched [Photos, Price, Initial Details]

The CB Unicorn gets a jazzy sibling in the form of the CB Unicorn Dazzler..

Read the complete Test Ride Review of the Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler here: Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler: Complete Review

Back in 2004, when Honda was about to launch its first motorcycle for India, many bikers were expecting a lot from the world's biggest selling motorcycle brand. But when the 150 cc Unicorn was ultimately unveiled, there was almost a collective groan of despair from the enthusiasts of the country.

In 2010, the Indian motorcycle scene has evolved enough to accept mildly tuned 150 cc motorcycles as executive commuters

The simple lines of the Unicorn coupled with an engine that was tuned to delight the executive commuter, failed to capture the minds and hearts of the youth. In 2004 it was still early days for most Indians to consider a 150 cc motorcycle as an executive commuter.

Over the years, even though the Unicorn have managed to find a band of Honda loyalysts, compared to the presence of other 150 cc bikes on our roads like the TVS Apache, the Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme and of course the Bajaj Pulsar, the presence of the Unicorn has remained modest.

Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler

Honda seems to have taken a leaf out of its Unicorn experience and has launched a jazzy variant of the CB Unicorn, the CB Unicorn Dazzler. (Launch news)

If the Unicorn was blamed for being too conservative, the Dazzler tries to be diametrically opposite.

The engine of the Dazzler has been derived from the proven 150 cc mill of the Unicorn (with a 0.7 bhp increase), but it is the styling which has managed bikers to sit up and take notice.

Meanwhile Honda officials have stated that the CB Unicorn would continue to be in production along with the CB Unicorn Dazzler.

The CB Unicorn Dazzler is basically the same Unicorn Sports Concept that was displayed at the 2010 Auto Expo.

Photos: xBhp.com



May 11, 2010

18 Discover 150 Vs Honda CB Shine Vs Hero Honda Passion Pro [+ Discover 150 wallpapers]

Comparision sheet between the Discover 150, CB Shine and Passion Pro.. Wallpapers of the Discover 150. Courtesy Bajaj Auto

Discover 150 Wallpaper

May 10, 2010

8 Discover 150 DTS-i launched.. at a Shocking Price

Bajaj launches a new 150 cc variant of the Discover family

Just as stated by Mr. Rajeev Bajaj a few weeks earlier, Bajaj Auto has launched a 150 cc variant of the Discover platform of motorcycle. This new variant carries forward the same Discover family looks. The new launch is definitely nothing much for the enthusiats to look forward to, but it surely is one more option for the average commuting biker.

Bajaj Discover 150 DTS-iPhoto Credit: Motoroids

Discover 150 DTS-i: USP

1. Price

2. Torque (pulling ability) which is equal to the Pulsar 150 but with 22 kgs less kerb weight

The positive take away from this (and also the Pulsar 135LS) is that Bajaj has started to think and act "Light"!

So what's new?

  • Apart from alloy wheels and a self start, the Discover 150 DTS-i also gets a front Disc brake as a standard feature


  • A new 144.8 cc DTS-i engine, and


  • A shocking price tag of Rs. 46,000 (Ex-showroom Delhi)

Most of the sites/blogs who have also carried this news have missed the point that this is an extremely enticing price for a person looking for a commuter motorcycle in India. Just compare the following prices with the new Discover 150's price.

May 9, 2010

21 What is a Long Stroke / Short Stroke Engine? Which is better?

What is actually a Long/Short (Under/Over Square) Engine? How do they differ in engine characteristics?

I clearly remember that when the TVS Apache RTR 160 was launched in 2007, TVS made sure to highlight (at least in the print media) that the engine of the RTR was an "Over Square" one. But there was never a proper explanation of what the term "over square" engine meant or what exactly was it's benefit for the rider.

Bore x Stroke

Let me try to explain these terms in as simple English as possible.

The engine size along with the cubic capacity (cc) is also specified as "Bore x Stroke" dimensions of its cylinder.

Bore: The Diameter of the cylinder block

Stroke: The Depth of the cylinder block







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May 8, 2010

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