30 TVS Jive Test Ride Review.. Is it really " the no tension bike"..??

I check out the new 110 cc TVS Jive, India's first clutch less motorcycle..

If every shop around your house sell the same kind of stuff then from which shop would you buy? From any shop, after all what difference does it make?

after riding motorcycles with clutch for 18 years it actually is a bit awkward not to find one..

TVS understands this and instead of putting another 100-110 cc bike in the market, they have innovated and have launched India's first "clutch-less" motorcycle the Jive and have positioned it as "the no tension bike".

Looks: Nothing to excite, nothing to disappoint.

In the times of 100 cc bikes like the Honda CB Twister, the TVS Jive can be at best described as safe and conservative.

The Jive might not be a head turner, but there is nothing out of proportion on the Jive either, plus the bike is roomy enough even for tall guys.

The orange bike that you see here is a special color that TVS has provided for the demo bikes.

The Jive actually appeared cool and eye catching in this orange shade. According to me TVS should definitely think of providing this color as an option.

22 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Twinspark launched in India (replaces the Bullet Standard 350)

With the Bullet 350 UCE, Royal Enfield replaces the engine of all its models in India with the UCE (Unit Construction Engine) Twinspark engine platform..

The UCE transformation of Royal Enfield models (in India) started with the Thunderbird Twinspark followed by the Classic (500cc & 350cc) models and then the Bullet Electra Twinspark.

Maybe someday I'll ride a Royal Enfield

With the Bullet 350 UCE finally making an appearance on the Royal Enfield website, the UCE transformation of Royal Enfield models in India is now complete.

Bullet 350 UCE

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 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

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

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.

Photo 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.