Sunday, March 30, 2008
yamha
Yamaha plans to launch its 150 C.C by 2008
Yamaha might launch a 150 cc in 2008..!! And it might be a model which is available in Indonesia..!!
According to Economic Times, Yamaha Motors has finally made comments on it's plans of launching a 150 C.C Motorcycle. The new 150 C.C Yamaha would probably be showcased in the upcoming Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi and launched by mid 2008.
According to the Economic Times the 150 C.C engine would have 4 valves and should produce around 14 bhp. Also the bike is expected to have sporty looks similar in line of the Yamaha R1.
The above specification might just be similar to a Yamaha product that has been recently launched in Indonesia called the V-ixion. The Yamaha V-ixion is a 150 C.C motorycle. My hunch is that the 150 C.C model planned for India might be based on the same V-ixion model available in Indonesia.
Technical Specification of the 150 C.C Yamaha Vixion...
ENGINE- 149.7 C.C, 4 Stroke
- Liquid Cooled
- Single Cylinder
- 4 Valves
- Power: 11.10 kw (14.88 HP or 15.09 PS) / 8,500 rpm
- Torque: 13.10 nm (1.34 Kgf.m)/ 7,500 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 10.4 : 1
GEARS
- 5 SPEED
DIMENSIONS
- Wheelbase 1,282 mm
- Weight 114 Kg
CHASIS/SUSPENSION- Delta Frame
- Rear: Monoshock
- Front: Telescopic Shock Absorbers
BRAKES
- Front: 245 MM Single Disc Brake
- Rear: 130 MM Drum Brake
TYRES
- Front: 2.75 – 17
- Rear: 90/90 – 17
- Kick & Electric Starter
- Tank Capacity: 12 Ltr
"The legendary Yamaha RX100 used to develop its maximum power at 8500 rpm and its Maximum Torque at 7500 rpm which is exactly the same rpm at which the V-ixion develops its Maximum Power and Torque resectively..!!"
So far so good but the pricing seems to be a bit high to what Indians are used to in this 150 C.C segment. Economic times have quoted a figure of Rs 80,000-90,000 for this new 150 C.C Yamaha. Even the price of the V-ixion is Rp. 18,900,000 In Indonesian currency. Which is about Rs. 85,000 (In Indian Currency)..!!
So we can see that so far there is a stong suggestion that India might get the V-ixion as its 150 C.C offering from Yamaha.
From the specs of the V-ixion it is obvious that it is inclined more towards performance. Engines with 4 valves per cylinder generally of rev happy nature and produce maximum power at a high RPM range compared the usual 2 valves per cylinder engines. The liquid-cooled engine would help to keep the engine cool at high temperatures. The Monoshock and the delta frame would just go to enhance the sporty handling of the motorcycle.
Guess what..?? The legendary Yamaha RX100 used to develop its maximum power at 8500 rpm and its Maximum Torque at 7500 rpm; which is exactly the same rpm at which the V-ixion develops its Maximum Power and Torque resectively..!! Also with just 114 Kg kerb weight and with around 15.09 PS of power, the V-ixion has the potential of being the performance king among the 150 C.C's and might also pose some serious questions at the Pulsar 180.
But if Yamaha does really have the V-ixion in its mind for India, then I would like to see a few changes in it.
- Wider Rear Tyre instead of its 90/90 rear
- A bit more muscular styling
- Maybe a fairing with Digital Speedometers
- And yes, a lesser price
Till now virtually every bike enthusiast in the country has been complaning on why Yamaha does not have any 150 C.C in its Indian arsenal. Now would you guys be interested in the V-ixion if Yamaha decides to bring it in India..??
yamha's new bikes
Scorpio Out! Fazer 250 in !
Saat pertama kali melihat Yamaha Scorpio tersirat pertanyaan negatif mengenai motor 220cc ini. Apakah motor ini pantas dijadikan produk flagship Yamaha Indonesia? Terlihat dari tongkronganya yang serba tanggung bila dibandingkan dengan pesaingnya. Bila disandingkan dengan Honda Tiger Revo, Scorpio terlihat kalah kekar. Bila diadu dengan produk kebanggan Kawasaki Indonesia, Ninja 150 dengan mudah meng KO Scorpio baik secara performa maupun penampilan. Bahkan setelah kelahiran “adiknya” V-Ixion yang serba inovatif nasib Scorpio semakin tidak jelas. Mungkin memang sudah menjadi takdir bagi Scorpio untuk menjadi produk pengisi kekosongan Yamaha pasca pensiunya TZM ataupun RZR.
Kini Yamaha di prediksi akan menghadirkan Fazer 250 untuk menggantikan si “tanggung” Scorpio. Produk yang akan menjadi flagship Yamaha indonesia ini hadir dengan mesin berkapasitas 250cc. Tampilan motor cruiser yang diadaptasi dari Yamaha Brazil ini terlihat begitu kekar terutama jika dilihat dari samping maupun belakang. Sepintas mirip dengan Honda CBF 250 saingan sesama jepangnya.
Fazer 250 memang paling unggul
Dibanding Yamaha Fazer 250, Bajaj Pulsar dan Honda Tiger Revo silahkan minggir. Mungkin memang terdengar begitu arogan. Namun begitulah adanya, Fazer yang memiliki kapasitas mesin lebih besar memang unggul segala galanya bila dibandingkan dengan Pulsar maupun Tiger Revo. Dari segi tampilan luar, terlihat jelas kerapihan rancangan varian terkecil keluarga Fazer ini. Tampilan luar yang begitu kekar menyiratkan aura motor street fighter sejati. Kapasitas tanki bensin Fazer 250 yang mencapai 19,2 liter ini bahkan lebih besar dibandingkan kapasitas tanki “rajanya street fighter” Ducati Monster. Monster S4R yang berkapasitas 1000cc memiliki tanki bensin yang hanya dapat menampung 17,5 liter . Bobot Fazer yang hanya 134 kg ini merupakan yang paling ringan dibandingkan Tiger Revo, apalagi Pulsar yang mencapai 140kg, bahkan bila dibandingkan motor sports eropa Mito sekalipun bobot Fazer masih lebih ringan 1kg. Satu satunya kekurangan Fazer adalah absenya rem cakram belakang. Padahal motor yang telah menggunakan suspensi monoshock ini memiliki tenaga 22 hp dan torsi 20nm pada 6500 rpm. Harusnya masalah konsumsi bensin sepertinya bukan persoalan bagi konsumen motor berkapasitas diatas 200cc. Pertanyaanya tinggal kapan Yamaha akan merilis ultimate light cruiser ini dan berapa harganya? Karena bila di beri harga sekitar 22 atau 23 juta rupiah per unitnya dijamin Yamaha Fazer 250 akan “membunuh” saingan sainganya terutama Tiger Revo maupun Bajaj Pulsar. Mengingat faktor dukungan non teknis seperti image dan jaringan after sales service yang dimiliki Yamaha bisa dikatakan sama kuat dengan yang dimiliki Honda.
Performa Fazer 250
Akselerasi Fazer 250 hampir sama dengan Tiger Revo dan Bajaj Pulsar namun Fazer 250 memiliki top speed 145 km/jam atau lebih tinggi 15 km/jam dibanding Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTSi. Hal ini ditunjang oleh beberapa faktor diantaranya berat kosong Fazer yang hanya 134 kg, ukuran tapak ban Fazer yang lebih lebar dibanding saingannya dan kapasitas mesin yang lebih besar.Tenaga maksimum Fazer 250 adalah 22hp pada 7500 rpm dan torsi maksimumnya adalah 20nm yang dapat diraih pada putaran 6500 rpm. Keuntungan dari torsi besar yang didapat pada putaran mesin menengah artinya Yamaha Fazer 250 dapat bermanufer dengan lincah pada kecepatan sedang antara 50 sampai 80 km/jam. Sebuah kondisi yang sangat ideal apabila motor tersebut digunakan di kepadatan lalu lintas ibukota yang amat membutuhkan tenaga dan torsi besar pada putaran mesin menengah. Sebaliknya apabila untuk dipakai dalam perjalanan jauh Fazer 250 memiliki riding position yang amat ideal karena seperti motor cruiser dan street fighter pada umumnya, memiliki central grafity yang tinggi namun tidak perlu membuat posisi pengendara begitu menunduk sehingga tidak cepat membuat lelah. Ban berukuran 130/70 x 18 memiliki tapak yang lebar sehingga menambah kestabilan motor berkapasitas 250cc ini ketika harus menjelajahi jalanan aspal yang basah atau licin. Sebenarnya Honda Tiger Revo dan Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTSi bukanlah lawan yang sepadan untuk Fazer 250. Karena semestinya Fazer 250 dihadapkan dengan Honda VTR 250, CBF 250 atau Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi.
Statistik vital antara Fazer 250 dengan kompetitornya
bajaj pulsar 300
Bajaj Pulsar 300cc is a hoax?
During a conversion about new bikes in India, my friend was talking about Bajaj, India’s largest and world fourth largest two wheeler manufacturer revolutionary in India. Frankly speaking I am no fan of Bajaj Products I always believe in companies like TVS, Yamaha and Honda when it comes to biking.
Talking about my friend who alerted me about Bajaj’s upcoming release of a new powerful biking which is probably the BAJAJ PULSAR 300CC. At first it was 100CC then 120,150,180,200 and now its 220cc.
So now a 300 cc bike for Indian roads? Are we power drivers? Already Price of fuel is sky rocketing while traffic in parallel increases. Soon I went through a research over internet about Bajaj launching the new 300cc bike to confirm the news.
At last I concluded it is PURELY HOAX. Bajaj has officially not announced any plans to launch 300cc right now in India. So if you come across any news about it then it’s completely one of false gossips.
Above is the picture of Virtual stimulated photography of Pulsar claiming to be 300cc bike from Bajaj.
Lastly guys please don’t offend me I don’t like Bajaj products due to their constant discontinuation of vehicle models. Some of examples are they discontinued Sunny, Chetak, Cub, Super, Wave, Legend, Bravo, Eliminator, Wind 125, Kawasaki 4s Champion, Kawasaki KB 100 RTZ, Boxer and Caliber. No news at all about Blade and Sonic.
Do anyone ever thinked about the customers using the above model vehicles? Are they assured with any availability of Spare parts? So I usually depend on TVS and other companies! Although many companies constantly discontinue vehicles when they are out of fashion but Bajaj has a biggest list.
*This is my personal opinion and it has nothing to do with real criticism if so it is purely due to the coincidence.
Anyways do you have plans to buy a new bike? What’s your choice ?
mahindra scorpio
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