Suzuki GS 150R

To pump up some heat in the 150cc bike segment, Suzuki launched its new kid the new Suzuki GS150R bike. The new bike is in line with the design of Suzuki R models and the appeal is one that matches international super bikes such as the Suzuki GSR 400 and GSR 600.

Suzuki GT 500

There has been many motorcycle manufactures that have tried to put a large capacity two stroke engine into their bike while remaining unsuccessful. This was until the Suzuki GT500 showed up and took advantage of the situation with the Suzuki GT500. The Suzuki GT500 offers bikers the first two-stroke engine that requires very little maintenance and offers an oil-injection directly into the crankcases. The GT500 offers innovation that was unseen during its release in 1976.

Bajaj Platina 125

It started about a year back with the Bajaj XCD125 that aimed to change the face of entry level bike segment completely. Besides offering 100cc fuel efficiency, 125cc performance and 150cc features for the price of an executive 100cc bike, it also forced every other manufacturer to rethink strategies for this under-exploited segment that had always been looked at as a compromise between 100s and 150s.

Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler

When Honda launched the Unicorn, it immediately became the 150cc favorite for people looking for practicality and Honda reliability. However there was something lacking in the Unicorn which took away the youth from purchasing it. It was style, features and some jazz. Thus the hope for a new Unicorn started long ago in 2009, but Honda only fulfilled it in 2010.

So how did they do it, and how did the Unicorn become the motorcycle of the year from various leading publications?

Yamaha Gladiator SS

Yamaha Gladiator SS is a bike that was launched as an answer to the losing identity of Yamaha in the Indian biking industry. Yamaha promised bike enthusiast a performance-driven motorcycle and hence it launched a sporty bike in the 125cc segment; and although the price of this bike is well higher than the Hondas or the Bajajs at Rs 46,350 (ex-showroom), this has become a killer on the roads and a head turner in the parking lots.

Ducati Monster

Credited as the bike which saved Ducati in troubled times the Ducati Monster was first launched in 1993 to critical acclaim. Sharing parts from several model ranges it took the frame from the 916 family, married to a carburetted aircooled engine ranging from the M400 through to the M900 (M400, M600, M750, M900). With bodywork designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi it was an instant hit with its back to basics design remit, light weight, sportsbike handling and awesome exhaust note.

Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si

Here comes the first Indian bike producer to bust credit crunch myth with its launch of the bike named the XCD 135 DTC-SI. The company, as promised has launched about the six new series and this being the first one in a span of about six months. This is the latest "sporty commuter" bike, as it is now known as and is focused at the rider for whom style matters and with it comes another aspect that is the fuel consumption, which is also vital when you consider the Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si. The performance of this bike from the Bajaj is excellent which fulfills its promise of delivering the best. The XCD 135 is powered with a new 135 cc engine which incorporates the swirl induction tech introduced initially on the XCD 125.

Ducati Streetfighter

 

As motorcycles go, the recent Ducati Streetfighter, idea of Ducati designer Damien Bassett is another champ for the Italian company situated in Bologna and it's starting to live up to its designation. Damien headed this project, thought of the idea and came up with the Streetfighter, just more than a year ago.

TVS Apache RTR 160 Fi

Bikes are counted as most lovable and likable possessions. There are many things that can be graded as great and valuable with the bikes.

TVS needs no introduction and is counted as a renowned brand that churns out top most models of bikes. The latest bike model introduced by this famous brand is the TVS Apache RTR 160 Fi. This bike model has got the best of make that works as a magnet for the bikers and prompt them for its purchase.

Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTSi

Bajaj bikes sparked off a new revolution in the Indian biking industry with the new DTSi technology with the launch of new Bajaj Pulsar 200cc . The DTSi is nothing but digital twin spark ignition of engine to ensure power and performance without missing on comfort. It also aids in giving good mileage of the bike.

Suzuki A50

The Suzuki A50 (1971 - 76) was a simple idea to create a 49cc clone of their immensely popular A 100 commuter motorcycle. That 100cc bike had proved to be highly popular as a basic, reliable ride around town. Suzuki kept the A 100 frame and specs as they were, only replacing the engine. This created a more affordable, lower powered motorcycle that was a best-seller, especially in Asia, where versions of the bike are still found.