TI Cycles launches carbon frame cycles in India

     TI Cycles, a division of Tube Investments of India has launched country’s first carbon frame cycle in India. The carbon frame cycle “Montra” has been indigenously designed and made in India. The Montra series cycles will be positioned as life style products and targets adults in metros who wish to stay healthy and fit.


     The company aims to sell over 1500 Montra cycles in 2011-12. The Montra cycles will be available in three variants – Montra Techno (complete carbon bicycles), Montra Jazz (ally frame with carbon fork and straight handle bar) and Montra Country (alloy frame with carbon fork and dropped handle bar). The Montra cycles has been put to rigorous road tests for over 2000 Km.

     The Montra range of cycles will be priced between Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 60,000. Vibration-absorption features apart from light weight and alloy wheels are the special features of the cycles. The cycles will be available at the retail outlets of TI cycles and also at multi-brand outlets across the country.

Source: The Hindu

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Honda CB Twister named Indian Motorcycle of the Year(IMOTY) for 2010

     Honda CB Twister has been named as the Indian Motorcycle of the Year(IMOTY) for 2010 by a jury comprising of top journalists from various Indian automobile magazines. The jury incuded included Aspi Bhathena of Bike India, Pablo Chaterjee of BS Motoring, Girish Karkera and Debabrata Sarkar of Top Gear India, Vikrant Singh of Auto Bild besides Sirish Chandran and Shubhabrata Marmar of OVERDRIVE.

     CB Twister beat its nearest competitor Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS by mere 3 points. Other bikes in the contention were TVS Jive, Bajaj Discover150, Mahindra Stallio and TVS Max 4R.

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Hero & Honda finally exit for the joint venture

     Hero Motors of India and Honda Motor Company of Japan has officially called off the joint venture in the Indian two wheeler segment. The JV dates back to 1984 in which Hero group held 26% shares, Honda held 26% shares and rest held with other partners. This JV saw a great success in Indian two wheeler segment by introducing the first 4 stroke motorcycles in India. Models such as CD100 and Splendor made a tremendous impact on the market, thanks to its great fuel efficiency.

     Honda will sell its 26% shares to the Hero Group. This makes the company to be wholly owned by Hero Group headed by Munjal family. A new licensing agreement will be signed in which the currently company will continue producing, selling and servicing its current products. The company’s brand name will be changed from Hero Honda to a new one.

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Mahindra Mojo and Stallio motorcycles launched in India

     Mahindra two wheelers has launched two new motorcycles Mojo and Stallio in Indian market priced at Rs 1.75 lakh and Rs 41,000 – 46,999/- respectively (ex-showroom Mumbai).

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Bajaj launches Avenger 220 cruise bike

     Bajaj Auto has launched Avenger 220 cruise bike in the Indian two wheeler market. The Avenger 220 cruise bike is powered by a 220 cc engine which also powers Pulsar 220cc motorcycle. The bookings for the bike is open and deliveries will be made in next 2 weeks.

     Avenger 220cc has a maximum power of 21 PS @ 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 19.12 Nm @ 7000 rpm. It is priced at Rs 76,876/- on road Pune. Colours to choose from are Black, Red, Blue and Silver.

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Yamaha to launch BW 125 Fi scooter in India

     With the success in the premium motorcycle segment, Yamaha is planning to launch a 125 cc scooter in India named BW 125 Fi. Yamaha BW 125 Fi was launched in International markets 2 years ago, and since then it has received overwhelming response from its consumers.

     Yamaha BW 125 Fi is powered by a 125cc, single cylinder and four stroke fuel injection engine. The ride is exceptionally good on both bad and flat roads, thanks to the stiff chassis, twin rear shock absorbers and front telescopic suspension.

     With extra space for storage, and an artfully designed instrument panel and loads of other features, it is expected to become the cat among the pigeons in Indian scooter market.

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Kawasaki thinking big for India

     Japanese super bike manufacturer Kawasaki is planning to launch more of its products in India. It has re-launched itself in India as India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd. reconfirming that they have officially re-entered India for some good business.

     Currently Kawasaki sells its Ninja 250R model through Bajaj Probiking centers. It aims to sell at least 1000 bikes in a year with the launch of new models. The new models will be assembled as CKDs at Bajaj’s Chakan Plant.

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Hero Honda to set up manufacturing facility in Karnataka

     India’s largest two wheeler manufacturer Hero Honda will setting up a manufacturing facility in Karnataka. The plant will be situated on the outskirts of Dharwad and is likely to employ 1000 skilled workers. It will have a capacity to manufacture 1, 00,000 vehicles per annum. This will be the first plant from Hero Honda in South India.

     The Karnataka State Govt. has allotted 500 acres of land for the company. Dharwad is an upcoming industrial town in Karnataka which also houses the Tata Marcopolo bus manufacturing factory.

     Hero Honda is feeling stiff competition from its competitors, thanks to the Japanese invasion. Its bread and butter 100cc motorbike segment is also being challenged and the company is finding had to maintain its top position in the segment. The company has ambitious plans to increase its sales to 5.6 million units with the launch of 12 new products which includes a 250cc motorcycle in the next 18 months.

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Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS launched in Indonesia

     The latest product from Bajaj stable, Pulsar 135 LS is now launched in Indonesia as well. The bike launched has similar dynamics and specifications as that of its Indian counter part with minor changes in the rear fascia.

     Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS is powered by a 135cc single cylinder air cooled engine with maximum power output of 13.5 PS at 9,000 rpm and top torque of 11.4 Nm at 7,500 rpm. The bike returns a fuel efficiency of 65 kmpl.

     Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS is targeted at customers between 18 to 30 years and is priced at Rs 51,000/- (ex-showroom New Delhi).

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