Fastest Bikes In India
Fastest Bikes In India
Finally fastest bikes hit the Indian roads,when ever the word bike strike in mind first name is Pulsar 220 then the latest Apache RTR 180,Yamaha R15,Hero Honda Karizma etc...
Two wheeler manufactures are trying their best to showcase the best they have in the two wheeler segment.The 2009 Pulsar is capable of 144 kph top speed.
Yamaha YZF-R15, which was the fastest production bike here before Bajaj's Pulsar 220cc.TVS Apache RTR 180cc trying to make a compition with others.Hero honda karizma most popular bike in India has its own image in Indian raod.
Lets have a look on each bike one by one.
Bajaj Pulsar 220cc: The idea behind the Pulsar was very simple, brief and extremely effective. Bajaj Auto saw a clear space for a hooligan motorcycle that would redefine biking in the country and separate the enthusiasts from the commuters - The Pulsar was the answer. Two wheeler manufacture bajaj claims the new generation pulsar 220cc is fastest bike in the Indian market.It has reached up to 144 kmph. Bajaj Pulsar 220cc DTS-Fi has disk brakes for front and back,it has tubeless tyres, fuel injection is oil cooled engine, NitroX shockers and many other unique features that qualify the bike as smart & macho!
Sports look
Digital indicators
Styling split seat
Stylish handle
Failure detection display
Wide wheel base ( 1350mm)
Wider tubeless tyres
NitroX shockers
5- Gear Transmission
User reported 35kmpl
Fuel tank capacity - 15 ltrs
Price: Rs. 85,000
TVS Apche RTR 180: Nick named the 'Menace' . RTR stand for "Rapid Throttle Response".TVS has launched its new Apache 180 RTR on the Indian road after a great success of 160.Its TVS first bike in India with disc brakes and fuel enjection system and its top speed is 125kph.Take it to a different league making the bike a Class leader in terms of acceleration, performance, styling, ride handling and stability. Apache offering an upgrade of 200cc.The Economic Times reports that TVS is all set to ABS (Anti Lock Braking System) on the new 200cc bike.
Extremely sporty look
Superb finishing
Gas Filled Shocks
Triangular front mudguard
Twin LED tail lamp
Excellent disk break
Digital speedometer with clock
Fuel tank capacity - 16ltrs
5 Speed Gear Transmission
fuel efficiency of 60 Kmpl
Price: Rs. 64,000
Yamaha YZF R15: Daemon is back! R15 is the first model for the Indian market designed in true supersport image.R15 is designed according to Indian roads its going to touch the heart of India roads.The 150cc engine which powers the YZF R15 is the India’s first 150cc liquid cooled engine.Top speed is 135kmphThere is another Yamaha bike launches in India Yamaha Fazer.Its now available in four new colors namely “Impact Yellow”, “Midnight black”, “Sunset Red” and “Racing Blue.
Super sporty look
R-series desgin
Hydraulic, single disc
Electronic fuel injection
150 cc Engine
liquid cooled system
Linked type Monocross suspension
Electric Start
Fuel tank capacity - 12ltrs
6-speed Transmission
Tubeless tyres
Price: Rs. 97,425
Hero Honda Karizma R: Desh ki Dhadkan This is the most popular bike in India.The bike has been perfectly designed and looks like a jet.Karizma is the first bike in India which came with pre-installed alloy wheels.The Hero Honda Karizma is the 223cc flagship motorcycle of Hero Honda its top speed is around 125 km/h and the 0-60 km/h is achieved around 4.4 seconds.
Stylish Sporty look
R-Stand for Racer
Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Dual tail lamps
Air cooled engine
223cc Engine
5 speed Gear Transmission
Analogue Speedometer
Fuel tank capacity - 15ltrs
Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System
Price: Rs. 75,400
Strengths and Weaknesses Comparison: According to Bike India Magazine has done a Comparison of Yamaha R15 with other heavy weights of India Roads namely Apache RTR FI, Pulsar 220 and Karizma.
Bajaj Pulsar 220
Strength: Raw Power, Mid RPM grunt, High RPM grunt Weakness: Handling, Suspension
Apache RTR FI
Strenght: Mid RPM grunt, High RPM grunt, Handling Weakness: Tyres
Yamaha R15
Strength: Handling, Technology, High RPM grunt, tyres Weakness: Low RPM grunt
Hero Honda Karizma R
Strength: Low RPM grunt, Mid RPM grunt, Handling Weakness: High Handle Bar, not Revving machine