1 Jan 2011, 2 Wheeler Sales India

January 2011 sales numbers of our Indian 2 wheeler manufacturers..

With all the 2 wheeler manufacturers continuing with positive growth, the highlight in the month of January 2011 was Suzuki Motorcycles India overtaking India Yamaha Motors by just "1" unit..!!

The contribution of Scooters (& Mopeds) for both TVS and Honda (HMSI) is more than that of motorcycles (individual details posted after the graph).

Note:

1. The monthly sales figures include domestic sales as well as exports.

2. It also includes sales of all types of 2 wheelers (Motorcycles, Scooters, Mopeds etc.)

42 How to Apply Brakes on Indian Roads

Some "desi" braking tips from my side..

There are many publication/sources which will give you “expert advice” on how to properly brake on a motorcycle. Most of which are copied gyan either from other sites or from sports bike riding guides.

So what you get to read is good advice but relevant only on perfect roads/tarmac/track (in developed countries)and not really practical when it comes to braking on our “desi” roads.

The experience posted below has been accumulated by yours truly after years of riding, skidding and even painfully falling on our Indian roads.

I was told not to touch the front brake (when I was young)...

8 TVS ready with ABS on its Apache RTR 180

The TVS Apache RTR 180 would get ABS (Anti Lock Braking System) soon..

If the ABS unit works perfectly, then believe me it is worth every paise..

There is no price greater than one's life

The race to be the first Indian manufacturer to feature ABS (Anti Lock Braking System) on a Made in India motorcycle seems to be on between Honda and TVS.

While Honda has started taking bookings for its CBR250R (one of the variant would feature ABS) the deliveries of which are slated to start from April 2011, TVS have started to make some PR buzz to announce to the world that it is ready to plonk in the ABS unit on its bikes.

46 Unforgettable date with the Kawasaki Ninja 250R: Review

A comprehensive review of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R after spending a full day on it..

Synopsis:

1. Duration over which I had the bike with me: 24 Hrs

2. Kms travelled: 160 Kms

3. Ridden in: City Traffic/Open highway, Daylight/Night, Single/with Pillion

4. Lasting impression: Without any doubt, "The Best Motorcycle (till 250 cc) that I have ever ridden"

5. Pleasant surprise: The Ninja 250R is the first motorcycle which has impressed my wife..!!

7 A day with the Ninja 250R: Coming Soon

Coming soon: A day long affair with the Kawasaki Ninja 250R..!!