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Auto-clutch TVS Jive finally reaches North India

March 11th, 2010

TVS Jive Auto clutch TVS Jive finally reaches North India

TVS Motors finally launched its Auto-clutch bike Jive in North India today. TVS is targeting sales of 20,000 units in the region. Speaking at the launch of the Jive in Jaipur, TVS Motor Company General Manager (Sales) S Ram Mohan told reporters the Jive is set to transform the definition of city commuting with convenience being the focus. “We will follow this launch by entering the market of Uttar Pradesh. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are very important markets for us. This new motorcycle will fuel our growth in North India. We expect to sell 15,000-20,000 units per month in these territories,”.

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Yamaha denies rumours of relaunching RX100

February 17th, 2010

Yamaha RX100 India Yamaha denies rumours of relaunching RX100

Yamaha Motor Private Limited, India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Company has categorically denied reports circulating in the media of a possible relaunch of its iconic RX100 motorcycle. Premier automotive publication Business Standard has recently reported that the Japanese bikemaker is currently looking for various opportunities including style, engine type and other factors before launching it. Business Standard also claimed that the company will maintain the same design of the earlier bike that provided some impressive results in the 1985 till 1996, adding that the new Yamaha RX100 will comply with the stricter emission norms and might sport a BS 4 4-stroke engine.

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Bajaj posts over 100% increase in sales in Jan 2010 YoY

February 2nd, 2010

Bajaj Pulsar 135 Bajaj posts over 100% increase in sales in Jan 2010 YoY

Bajaj Auto, under immense pressure after its slide in sales, is now back to its gaining ways. Bajaj Auto’s sales stood at 233,049 units compared to 110,363 units in the same period last year. Add Bajaj’s 3 wheelers and the figure jumps to 266,018 compared to 132,348 units sold in the same period last year. Exports were up by 32.70 per cent to 71,695 units in January from 54,027 units a year ago.

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Hero Honda posts 23.57% increase

February 2nd, 2010

Hero Honda ZMR Hero Honda posts 23.57% increase

World’s largest bike manufacturer Hero Honda managed a 23.57% increase in sales at 389,802 in Jan 2010 over the same period last year. The sales can be attributed to as many as 6 new models from the Karizma ZMR, the refreshed Hunk, the Limited Edition 1 crore Splendor, the new-age Passion Pro, the refreshed Pleasure and the new Splendor NXG with APDV engine to the scooter Pleasure which manages over 18,000 units in Jan 2010.

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ABS For Motorcycles Is No More A Dream!!

January 24th, 2010

ABS Brake Systems

ABS in a car is no more a luxury rather it count as an essential requirement of any modern automobile. While occupants of cars got additional safety of  Air bags, Anti Lock Braking(ABS) and other high end technologies, for motorcyclists those features were a dream. Now at least ABS for motorcycle is no more a dream, Bosch has been developed a workable model of  ABS system for high end motorcycles.

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Spied:- Bajaj Pulsar 220, Launch Expected Soon

January 14th, 2010

2010 Bajaj Pulsar 220cc

Bajaj Auto is all set to launch of a new trimmed version of Pulsar 220. Bajaj Pulsar band has already received a facelift recently, the 220 Pulsar was the only product left out. Now Bajaj is ready for the launch of  toned down Pulsar 220. Like  little brothers, Pulsar 220 also  lost lots of muscles. The fuel tank got a styling scoop like other recently launched Pulsar models. Bajaj (appears to be) is desperately looking for value engineering by designing bikini faring  and many other parts common on Pulsar platform.

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Yamaha Surprises with SZ Concept

January 7th, 2010

Yamaha Motors surprised us by displaying their latest offering for Indian commuter bike segment. We never expected such a surprise launch from  Yamaha. Yamaha SZ is a commuter bike  expected hit Indian roads by next year. The concept shows Yamaha has not done anything out of box, rather they followed recent trend of decorating their machine with plastics. The Yamaha SZ concept looks clean and decent in it’s early version. Anyway now we have to wait till the commercial launch version lands.  Probably Yamaha SZ could be powered by a 125cc engine not larger than that. Stay tuned to Wheelosphere for further updates.

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Soon TVS To Enter Biggies League

December 22nd, 2009

TVS Motors Planning 200cc motorcycle.

TVS Motor Co, had a stable performance this year. Though there were  set backs in sales volumes, the Chennai based firm made many remarkable launches in recent past. Before few weeks, after prolonged legal tussle with  Bajaj  they launched their 125cc offering TVS Flame in new form. While continuing the product launch spree, they launched  the clutch less motor cycle Jive and gearless scooter Wego. Now TVS wants to enter the real game. They are planning to launch a 200cc motorcycle in India.

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Mahindra Two Wheelers Joins Market Share Race

December 19th, 2009

Mahindra SYM Cevalo 125 CC

Mahindra Two Wheelers, the two wheeler arm of India’s utility vehicle major Mahindra and Mahindra is all set for full fledge product launches in coming months. Mahindra could successfully launch two power scooters recently and taste their success in scooter segment. Before the launch of Mahindra Duro and Mahindra Rodeo the sales of their other products were dragging. But the picture is becoming colourful after Duro and Rodeo joins Mahindra 2 Wheelers product list.

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Yamaha To Launch Improved YZF-R1 In India

December 17th, 2009

yamaha yzf-r1 launch in india

Yamaha India, enjoying their eventful second spell here.They were vanished from Indian motorcycling arena for a while.But they made much memorable comeback with the launch of affordable yet truly sporty FZ-16 in India.Then we seen a series of successful launches, in all categories including sports machines.Now Yamaha India promises another excitement for New Delhi Auto Expo.We will witness the launch of an improved Yamaha YZF-R1.

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