23 Types of Motorcycle Frames (on Indian Bikes)

The following information has been gathered by me over years of following motorcycles. In case of any incorrect information, please correct me/add to my knowledge..

The basic function of a motorcycle frame is somewhat similar to that of the skeleton in the human body, i.e. to hold together the different parts in one rigid structure.

One of the major benefits (for a motorcycle enthusiast) of using an advanced frame design lies in the sporty handling characteristics of the bike. A well designed frame can add to the joy of riding a motorcycle as the bike would feel more stable, effortless, confident around corners, in straight lines and while braking.



There are a variety of motorcycles frame designs out there. Each having its own Advantage (for the manufacturer) and its own Benefits (for the biker/rider). Posted below are some different types of motorcycle frame designs, their description, advantages and benefits along with the list of current Indian motorcycle models which features these frames.

1. Backbone Frame: The Hero Honda CD100 series of bikes of yore used to feature a “Backbone” frame.

13 Word/Phrase associations with Indian 2 Wheeler brands

What's in a name (word/phrase)? Well.. quite a lot!

If a brand is associated / know by a particular word or phrase, than that could be the best thing in the world for that brand. Some non-motorcycle examples are:

• Dettol = Protection
• BMW Cars = Driver’s/Enthusiasts Car

If a brand is lucky enough to “own a word/phrase”, then all that the brand has to do is to make sure that it makes products which stay true to the image which is reflected in the “word/phrase”.

Posted below is a list of such word/phrases which according to me is associated by Indians to certain 2 wheeler brands. Let me know if you agree/disagree with the list and might have suggestions of your own.

• Honda: Quality

25 KTM 200 Duke Vs R15 Vs CBR250R. But Why..??

Can a Street Bike, Super Sports and a Sports Tourer.. honestly be compared..??

A casual search over the internet will land you on many virtual/keyboard comparo between the KTM 200 Duke, Yamaha R15 and CBR250R, courtesy auto blogs and sites. Even not actually seen the models in flesh (forget riding them) doesn’t deter these online gurus to give you expert gyan.

Comparing a "Street Bike" (200 Duke) with a "Race Track Focussed Bike" (R15) and a "Sports Touring Bike" (CBR250R) is as useless an exercise as trying to find out which a better student between someone who is "brilliant in science" with one who excells in "sports" and another who is great in "fine arts" (in no particular order).

38 Power to Weight Ratio of Made in India Motorcycles: 2012 Comparo

A collection & comparison of the "Power to Weight ratios" of the "Made in India" motorcycles.. in 2012

How “fast/zippy” a motorcycle feels (particularly in which part of the rev range) depends on various factors like

[1] How the Power is spread across the rev range
[2] How the Torque is spread across the rev range
[3] The Weight of the vehicle
[4] The Gearing on the vehicle (tall geared or short geared)

By comparing the “Power to Weight Ratio” of various models, one can get a rough idea of how the bikes stack up against each other. To compare our "made in India bikes" by their "Power to Weight" ratios, I have compiled a list posted below.

In 2012, the KTM 200 Duke has emerged as the bike with the highest power to weight ratio in India (among the Made in India motorcycles) followed by the yet to be launched Pulsar 200NS. Both the 200 Duke and the Pulsar 200NS beats the Honda CBR250R which had the highest Power to Weight Ratio among made in India bikes in 2011.

Although not a "Made in India" model, for those interested about the Ninja 250R; with 33 Ps of Peak Power and 172 Kgs of Kerb weight it has a Power to Weight ratio of 192

No.	Model Name	Max Power (Ps)	Kerb Weight (Kgs)	Power to Weight (Ps/Ton)
01	KTM 200 Duke	25.35	136	186
02	Pulsar 200NS	23.50	145	162
03	CBR250R	25.35	167	152
04	Classic 500	27.56	187	147
05	Pulsar 220F	21.04	150	140

20 Honda CBR150R launched in India with a price of 1.17 lakhs (Ex-Showroom Delhi) [Price/Colors/Specs]

Honda officially launches the CBR150R and announces its price for India..

After unveiling it in the 2012 New Delhi AutoExpo and announing that the CBR150R would make it to India by early 2012, Honda has kept it's word and has now officially launched the bike. Unlike the CBR250R which has been positioned as a "Mini Sports Tourer", Honda seems to be positioning the CBR150R as a "Mini Track bike".



Price:

Priced at Rs. Rs 1,16,385 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the Standard and Rs. 1,17,385 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the Deluxe variant, the CBR150R is pegged at about Rs. 10,000 dearer than its closest rival in terms of specs and body style, the Yamaha R15 Version 2.0. On the other hand it is priced almost at the same price of the KTM 200 Duke.