Watch the launch of the 2.0 version of the Yamaha R15 live on the web..!!
The launch of the new Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 will be telecasted live on webcast from 11:30 AM on Sep 6'th 2011.
Click here to go to the live webcast page.
Also posted below is the first official photo of the new R15 Version 2.0.
I am expecting slightly higher price for the new R15 and maximum around 1Ps (from 17Ps to 18Ps) upgrade in power (if any). Will be updating the complete details post the official launch.
Official Photos, Price, Specs and details of Bajaj's "Bharat" Bike, the Boxer BM150..
The Boxer BM150 doesn't have the Bajaj "B" logo on its tank..
“Bharat Bike”, that’s how Bajaj is calling its new bike the Boxer BM150. This bike seems to be aimed at customers from the villages and towns of India (that’s why the name “Bharat Bike”) where the need for a rugged motorcycle is more.
Posted below are the Official Photos, Specs and the Press Release of the Bharat Bike from Bajaj Auto.
The styling of the Boxer BM150 is reminiscent of motorcycle from the 1970-80’s era. With a “Bigger Engine, a Bigger Frame, Bigger Tyres, Bigger Suspension, Bigger Headlights and a Bigger seat” Bajaj is hoping that the Bajaj Boxer BM150 would make an impression with the rural and town folk of India.
KTM 200 Duke makes it's appearance in Malaysia.. ahead of India
On 26'th Aug 2011, KTM unveiled it's (made in India) 200 Duke in Malaysia..!! It can't exactly be called as a launch as the actual deliveries would commence only from 2012. Also as announced officially a couple of weeks back, the KTM 200 Duke will be launched in India by 2012 Auto Expo (Jan 2012).
The KTM 200 Duke would most certainly be my next bike..!!
Posted below are more photos of the KTM 200 Duke. As expected it looks virtually similar to the 125 Duke except the 200 (in place of the 125) badging on the tank.
Right now there is no point speculating on the Specs or the Price for India and I would rather wait for the official announcement. Anyway the 125 Duke makes 15 Ps with its 125 cc engine and therefore one can make a guess how much power the 200 cc Duke could make.
First photos of the Bajaj Boxer BM150..
Dubbed as the "Bharat Bike" by Bajaj, the new Boxer 150 has been already "soft" launched in a couple of states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Now for the first time photos of this new bike has emerged on the net. This one seems to be taken in Tamil Nadu. Posted below are the first photos of the bike designed for "Bharat"/Rural Indian customer.
Expected Price: It was earlier officially stated that the ex-showroom price of the Boxer 150 would be near the Rs. 40,000 mark. So far there has been no official word on its final price or the engine specs.
It's a Herculean effort to budge rural India from its fixation from the Hero Honda (now Hero) Splendor/CD Deluxe..
150 cc engine on a basic bike
For the developed world a 150 cc is a puny engine capacity but for most Indian's it is the first step towards performance/thrill biking. So when a 150 cc engine is put on what looks like a basic, utility bike, I guess most Indians would be surprised. Especially the ones who will never buy the Boxer BM150.
Finally some official dope on the New Yamaha R15.. No details about the specs, price yet..
The words in the poster/photo posted below has the words "leaner", "meaner"" to describe the new R15 (version 2.0 according to them)..
..but curiously "faster" seems to be missing. So is it just a cosmetic upgrade? Guess will have to wait till 6'th Sep for the official specs.
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