Bike, Motorbikes and Automobiles

Sora electric motorbike from Lito Green Motion is the latest and glorious bike. The SORA is one of the first all electric bikes. Top speed is 200 km/h (120 mph) and range is set at “up to” 300 km (185 miles) The Sora is capable of going up to 185 miles (300 km) when charged. It also includes a 59 lb ft of torque at the crank which helps raise the acceleration of the bike up to 60 miles per hour in approximately four seconds. The SORA is quiet, clean and efficient. It can be charged and/or quick-charged at home. The Sora can also be charged at a level 2 charging station for long-lasting performance and requires next to no maintenance.
Specification of a Sora electric motorbike………..

Engine and transmission Switch unit
 Engine type: Electric
 Torque: 80 Nm (8.16 kg-m) @ 6000 rpm (cranksh)
 Throttle: Ride by wire
 Engine mounting: Transverse
 Gear box: Automatic, Variator clutch, 1-speed
 Final drive: Belt
Dimensions
 Wheel base: 1498 mm
 Seat height: 800 mm (variable)
 Weight Curb weight: 240 kg
Chassis and suspension
 Frame type: aluminum
Front
 Suspension: Cartridge – upside-down
 Suspension travel: 125 mm
 Fork angle: 25°
 Brake: Twin Disk, Ø310 mm
 Tire: 120 / 70 R17 ZR
Rear
 Suspension: twin shock, Swingarm
 Suspension travel: 127 mm
 Brake: Disk, Ø250 mm
 Tire: 180 / 55 R17 ZR
Other
 ABS available: No
 Top speed: 200 km/h
 Number of riders: 1 person
The Sora features the design elements of Bobber and Cafe Racer bikes, combined in one zero-compromise electric superbike. The electric bike has a range of 185 miles.

The company Honda Motorcycles & Scooter India (HMSI) is planning on launching a 250cc bike in India. Indian bike riders are keenly awaiting for Honda VTR 250. It is expected to be offered within the range of Rs 1,50,000. The sleek body of the new Honda VTR 250 is very stylish, classy and appealing. The appearance of the new Honda VTR is very extraordinary and also very impressive. The bike is designed to stand ahead than others in the class. The look of the bike is very appealing and also very irresistible in just a single glance. The bike has a very authenticated and sophisticated look which is very much in demand these days. The charisma of the new Honda VTR is just incredible. The smart and classy look of the upcoming Honda VTR 250 is sure to attract the huge number of younger crowds.
Specification of the bike
General information
Model: Honda VTR 250
Category: Naked bike
Rating: 76.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Carburettor
Fuel control: DOHC
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 5-speed
Displacement: 249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Power: 32.00 HP (23.4 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque: 24.00 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression: 11.0:1
Bore x stroke: 60.0 x 44.1 mm (2.4 x 1.7 inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 140.0 kg (308.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2286 HP/kg
Seat height: 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,050 mm (41.3 inches)
Overall length: 2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall width: 720 mm (28.3 inches)
Ground clearance: 170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Fuel capacity: 13.00 litres (3.43 gallons)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre dimensions: 110/70-17 54H
Rear tyre dimensions: 140/70-17 66H
Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Single disc

Husqvarna Company is all set to launch its flagship naked bike Nuda 900 in the Indian market. Husqvarna has been associated with off-road machines. It is powered by a modified version of the engine from parent company BMW’s 800cc parallel Twin. It is tall bike and this may be a point of contention for some riders. It has a new cylinder head, camshafts, larger valves, forged pistons, a triple layer head gasket, and a new crankshaft with a new offset. This bike will be a hoot to ride and should do very well in the Indian market.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine type: Twin, four-stroke
Displacement: 898.00 ccm (54.80 cubic inches)
Compression: 13.0:1
Gearbox: 6-speed
Fuel control: DOHC
Power: 103.26 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque: 100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Bore x stroke: 84.0 x 84.0 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management, two engine mappings (switchable by customer)
Cooling system: Liquid
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Power/weight ratio: 0.5934 HP/kg

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type: Tubular steel trellis main frame and rear frame, removable passenger foot pegs
Rake 24.5°
Trail: 101 mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,495 mm (58.9 inches)
Fuel capacity: 13.00 liters (3.43 gallons)

Front suspension: Sachs Up Side Down fork, ø 48 mm
Rear suspension: Cast aluminum dual swing arm, cantilever with Sachs shock absorber, and spring preload mechanically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
Front tire dimensions: 120/70-17
Rear tire dimensions: 180/55-17
Front brakes: Single disc. Brembo four-piston radial calipers with sintered pads
Rear brakes: Single disc. Brembo two piston caliper
Seat height: 870 mm (34.3 inches)
Overall height: 1,220 mm (48.0 inches)
Dry weight: 174.0 kg (383.6 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 195.0 kg (429.9 pounds)
Overall length: 2,190 mm (86.2 inches)
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 liters (0.79 gallons)

Other specifications
Starter: Electric
Electrical: 14 Ah, maintenance free battery.
Color options: Black/white

Expected Launch Date: 31st December 2012
Expected Price: Rs 10 – Rs 13

Aprilia is a second largest motorcycles company of Europe. Italian Motorcycle Company Aprilia is all set to enter into the Indian market with Aprilia Shiver 750. The look of this bike is very fresh and it is a combination between style and technology. It is a brilliant street bike and performs very well. Its look is sportier due to the introduction of a new mini windshield and aggressive wave brake disks. It is so amazing and easy to ride.
Expected Launch Date: 31st December 2012
Expected Price: Rs 7.50 L – Rs 8.50 L
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 749.90 ccm (45.76 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Engine details: Longitudinal 90° V-twin
Power: 95.00 HP (69.3 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Compression: 11.0:1
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 56.4 mm (3.6 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Injection. Ride by Wire integrated engine control system.
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated with the injection
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Starter: Electric
Clutch: Multi-plate in oil bath, hydraulically operated.
Primary drive: Spur gears, transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.75)
Final drive: Chain Transmission ratio: 16/44
Frame type: Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminum side plates by high strength bolts.
Rake (fork angle): 25.7°
Trail: 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension: 43 mm upside-down fork. 120 mm wheel travel.
Rear suspension: Aluminum alloy swing arm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 130 mm.
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-17
Front brakes: Double disc. Stainless steel floating discs. Four piston radial calipers. Metal braided brake line
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Seat height: 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall length: 2,265 mm (89.2 inches)
Overall width: 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,440 mm (56.7 inches)
Fuel capacity: 15.00 liters (3.96 gallons)
Color options: Silver, black, white

BMW is famous for producing bikes that are capable of going around the world and are most popular amongst the adventure riders. After launching its motorcycle range in India BMW is all set to launch the motorcycle range with the BMW F800GS. It is a fully capable off-road machine. This bike is slim, and light, but at the same time the bike is also sizeable, roomy, and potentially adequately well equipped for tackling crossing continents. In terms of ride and handling, the 800GS is supple, thin, tall and suitable for every rider. The top speed for the bike is about 125mph and the seat is too comfortable. So the BMW F800GS is capable of delivering everything you expect from it.
Expected Launch Date: 1st December 2012
Expected Price: Rs 12 – Rs 14
BMW F800GS Specifications:
Engine and Transmissions
Engine Type: Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore x stroke: 82 mm x 75.6 mm
Compression ratio: 12: 0: 1
Displacement: 800 cc
Gearbox: Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated into crankcase
Power: 85 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Max. Torque: 62 lb/ft (83 Nm) at 5,750 rpm
Capacity: 798 cc
Fuel system: Electronic fuel injection
Rated output: 85hp (63 kW) at 7,500 rpm
Starter: Electric
Final drive: Chain
Maximum speed over: 125 mph [200 km/h]
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated

Chassis, Suspensions, Brakes, Tyres and Wheels
Frame: Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension travel: 9.0 inches (230 mm)
Rear Suspension travel: 8.5 inches (215 mm)
Wheelbase: 62.1 inches (1578 mm)
Castor: 4.6 inches (117 mm)
Steering head angle: 64°
Front Tyres: 90/90 – 21
Rear Tyres: 150/70 – 17
Front Brake: Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 300 mm, double-piston floating calipers
Rear Brake: Single disc, diameter 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper
Length: 91.0 inches (2320 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors): 34.2 inches (945 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors): 53.1 inches (1350 mm)
Seat height, unlade weight: 34.6 inches (880 mm) (low seat: 33.5 inches [850 mm])
Dry weight: 392 lbs (178 kg)
Color: Alpine White, Lava Orange Metallic /Black Satin

Aprilia is an Italian Motorcycle Company and it is going to launch a new bike Dorsoduro 1200 into the Indian market with their complete product range. Dorsoduro is one of the best Maxi Motored bikes in the world. It adds more power and less weight than other model. The Aprilia riding modes are employed to help the rider tame all this V-Twin power. The seat is a Spartan but slightly more comfortable
Expected Launch Date: 30th April 2012
Expected Price: Rs 11.75 L – Rs 12.10 L
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Engine details: Longitudinal 90° V-twin
Displacement: 1197.00 ccm (73.04 cubic inches)
Compression: 12.0:1
Transmission type: 6-speed gear box
Power: 130.00 HP (94.9 kW)) @ 8700 RPM
Torque: 115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Bore x stroke: 106.0 x 67.8 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Injection. Integrated engine management system. Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated in the fuel injection system.
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Cooling system: Liquid
Starter: Electric
Clutch: Hydraulically operated multi-plate wet clutch.
Primary drive: Straight cut gears, drive ratio: 40/69.
Final drive: Chain. Drive ratio: 16/40.

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type: Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminum side plates by high strength bolts. Removable rear aluminum sub frame
Rake (fork angle): 27.3°
Trail: 118 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension: Sachs upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 160 mm.
Front suspension travel: 160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear suspension: Aluminum alloy swing arm Piggy-back design Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload.
Rear suspension travel: 155 mm (6.1 inches)
Wheels: Aluminum alloy Front: 3.50 X 17´ Rear: 6.00 x 17´
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc. ABS
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures
Seat height: 870 mm (34.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,528 mm (60.2 inches)
Overall height: 1,205 mm (47.4 inches)
Overall length: 2,248 mm (88.5 inches)
Overall width: 925 mm (36.4 inches)
Fuel capacity: 15.00 liters (3.96 gallons)
Color options: Black, white

Discussion on the subject of vehicles especially bike is never end. A lot of people have the bike dream and desire to understand just what exactly it indicates. Since the beginning of life, humans have desired to recognize the explanation of their dreams. The Bike dream isn’t unique from other kinds of dreams. If you see a bike in your dream indicates that you need to devote time to easy pursuits and recreation.Everyone wants to get a safe and comfortable bike, but it doesn’t need to be super performance-oriented. Choosing a motorcycle is a personal experience, it has to be like that so you can enjoy your new life style as you want to experience it. Your bike should fit your needs, interests and fitness. A comfort bike offers you high handlebars; an upright riding position and a soft, wide seat. You should be more concerned with style. The bike that gets you comfortably from home to work and back is a good bike. But you want to make sure that whatever you will buy at least hold up through the next 2-3 years. Make sure you have good lights at night, and reflective clothing, and to ride safely. It should ensure that you get a good quality start to recognizing precisely.Nowadays, many companies try to make fuel efficient bikes due to increasing gasoline prices and also the Global warming issues. Let’s dreaming & make fantasies about your Dream Motorcycle.

BMW means Bayerische Motoren Werke. BMW K 1300R is Aggressive and pure adrenaline. The special model features a wing of high quality carbon to support the progress engine driving dynamics.
The BMW K 1300 S also arrives with HP footrests for rider and passenger, a tinted windscreen and a paddock stand. The K1300R Power Roadster is a machine riding high performance offers a perfect blend of performance, riding safety devices and techniques. The very finest technology, ergonomics from the people who invented it and a style which is simply unforgettable.
2012 BMW K1300R Model Highlights
• Carbon engine spoiler

• special paintwork in mat metallic Ostra grey and Sapphire black metallic
• Lettering with Sun yellow

Specifications

Engine Type: Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Compression ratio: 13.0: 1
Max. Torque: 140 Nm at 8,250 rpm
Power: 170.31 HP (124.3 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Bore x stroke: 80 mm x 64, 3 mm
Transmission type: Shaft drive
Capacity: 1,293 cc
Rated output: 127 kW (173 hp) at 9,250 rpm
Cooling system: Liquid
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Gearbox: Mesh 6-speed gearbox
Frame type: Cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Front suspension: BMW Motored Duolever
Rear suspension: Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motored Para lever
Wheelbase: 1,585 mm
Castor: 104.4 mm
Dry weight: 217.0 kg (478.4 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 243.0 kg (535.7 pounds)
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Fuel capacity: 19.00 liters (5.02 gallons)
Steering head angle 60.4°
Wheels: Cast aluminum wheels
Tires: front 120/70 ZR 17
Tires: rear 180/55 ZR 17
Front Brake: Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brake: Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper

BMW K 1300R Price: Rs. 1,500,000

HERO HONDA, a well known automobile industry is planning to introduce a 400cc Diesel bike in India. Hero Honda has always fared well in the two-wheeler market in India and continues to rule it as it is one of the oldest bike-maker in India. The new diesel bike would be having new graphics for the diesel bike with a more comfortable seating arrangement. ‘Hero’, who is known for their reliable engines and this diesel version is considered more reliable with optimal performance and because of that this diesel bike promises to be the new best seller for ‘Hero’ group. Every one know that the two biggies company ‘Hero’ and ‘Honda’ have parted and have moved in two ways the ‘Hero’ group drifting alone, with Honda still contributing to Hero’s growth until 2014 based on an agreement signed between them. Hero motocorp is now planning to launch a diesel bike, which is run by a powerful air-cooled 400cc engine that incorporates the all new DFI (direct fuel injection) technology. As the bike will perform by means of diesel, it will distribute a gigantic supremacy to the bike and the bike will be able to package superior than extra out there bikes. This diesel powered engine will be more reliable and great performer. New Hero Honda Diesel 400 mileage is also impressive (30 kmpl). The new diesel bike would be having new graphics for the diesel bike with a more comfortable seating arrangement. It has Dynamic and powerful braking system.

Hero Honda Diesel 400 Bike Specifications:
• Engine Type: Air-cooled (expected)
• Displacement: 400cc
• Compression Ratio
• Maximum Power: 30BHP (Expected)
• Gearbox: 6 Speed Gearbox
• Cylinder Bore: 50 mm
• Starting: Electric Start
• Front Brake: Disc Braked (expected)
• Rear Brake: Disc Braked (expected)
• Wheel Base
• Tire Size
• Wheel Type: Spokes or Alloy
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Capacity: 17 liters
• Fuel Reserve: 3.5 liters
• Fuel Efficiency: 30 kmpl
• Self Start
• Kick Start Available

Price: Rs 1,50,000/- Get On Road Price

Your bike could be your best partner in all the situations and you need to choose a bike which takes you a long way through with a feeling of pride. Make a choice between the bikes and it should be such that is satisfactory in all respects. Gather your thoughts, motivate yourself and help yourself make an unusual choice between the variations. A right symbol of your identity is reflected by the choice you make among the bikes. Never let others disregard you, bike is your passion-be passionate and rock the climatic changes in every situation. Attain the height of flirtism and modesty, all depends on your choice of owning a bike. Your passions for bike have made the manufacturing companies to create variation and have launched many models in the market. Gather the opinions and be yourself to owe a bike that is a mind striker, a heartbeat accelerator and not to forget your agenda of living.