So our wait is over and Benelli has launched its quarter liter naked street fighter TNT25 to take on the competition with its rivals. Lets checkout its power, looks, styling and whether its rivals need to worry about it.
With the launch of Honda CB Hornet 160R we have a competitor in the 150cc class which has come when the brands like Yamaha FZ -Fi and Suzuki Gixxer already reigning in the same segment. Let’s check it out how the new Honda CB Hornet 160R fares against the rest of the competition.
BMW Motorrad has globally unveiled its first sub 500cc motorcycle- the “G 310 R” is designed and developed exclusively by the home team of Bavarian Motor Works at their Germany based facility. The new G 301R has taken the design cues from their elder sibling- S1000R. BMW has taken the crucial decision of coming into the sub 500cc motor class by undergoing joint venture with TVS Motors India.
It was near Dushera, and I was looking for a bike to buy in the 150cc segment. I did a short research and had to decide between Gixxer 155 and Yamaha FZ. I had already test ridden my friend's Gixxer and I like the Gixxer's aggressive style more than the FZ's, so I decide to go with the Gixxer.
Shaft drives are something that you don’t really see that often in bikes today, but back in the day, it was a huge deal. There was a very good reason for it though. Shaft drives are something that is good to have on your bikes, period. Yes, today there are chain and belt drives available, but still there is something about shaft drives that make them so much special.
I am a proud owner of Suzuki Gixxer from last October, the bike is an excellent piece of engineering crafted beautifully by the Japanese engineers and my decision to take Suzuki Gixxer was worthy. It’s the most awarded bike in 2014 and feels proud to say that I too voted for my bike.
The bikes when needed to hold into an upright position, the side stands are of no use there. Hence in this case paddock stands come to the rescue to hold the bike upright without any wobbling.
We are going to discuss about miscellaneous body armor for all of our biker friends on a budget. We have this article to inform you that even with a small amount you can practically protect your entire body from tip to toe.
One day when I went to a Yamaha showroom I saw an Astral Blue FZ-S V2 showcased. The sculpted tanks and the Blue Core emblem caught my attention. On inquiring the sales person I got the details like 149cc engine combined with a 5 speed gear box producing raw power of 9.7kw/8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 12.8 N-m. The rear wide tire and the front 41mm hydraulic suspension were awesome and I FELL IN LOVE WITH HER.
In case of a mishap, your foot will be saved by the shoes, but with ankle boots, there is an added advantage of getting your ankle saved as well. So why risk something that you can very well protect?
