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Hero MotoCorp aims to introduce low-cost bike soon!

India’s leading two wheeler maker and the world’s largest two wheeler maker by volumes, Hero MotoCorp is aiming to further strengthen its grip in the Indian two wheeler market by making an entry into the low-cost bike segment. This gives an indication that the company wants to get a fair amount of grip in each [...]

TVS Star City – A complete family bike (video)

One thing that always brings a smile to every Indian’s face and also a sense of pride in our people is the time we come across any Desi Jugaad. This common feeling is something which adds to the unity in diversity in our country. These Jugaads get things done for us along with the laughter [...]

2012 Auto Expo – Piaggio showcased MP3 Hybrid 3-wheeled motorcycle concept

Piaggio has recently unveiled the iconic italian scooter ‘Vespa’ at the 2012 Auto Expo Delhi. Along with the Vespa launched in India, Piaggio also showcased its technology capability by showcasing a 3 wheeled motorcycle concept called the Piaggio MP3 (Moto Piaggio 3) trike-scooter with a bi-wheel front and single wheel rear. It was a show [...]

Comparo – Hero Honda Karizma R v/s ZMR

We got a good response for both our article 2011 HH Karizma-R, as well as 2011 HH Karizma-ZMR. Hence bharathautos team decided to have a comparo between both the motorcycles. While there’s been a deluge of new Karizma’s in the last couple of months, choosing one out of the two has become more difficult than [...]

List of upcoming bikes to be showcased at 2012 Delhi Auto Expo

The Delhi Auto Expo is the place where all two wheeler manufacturers showcase their upcoming and future offerings. Today let’s take a look at what bikes are to be expected in the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. However, we cannot confidently assure you that it will be showcased at 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. Two-wheeler manufacturers have [...]

Suzuki to showcase a new scooter at the 2012 Auto Expo

The dynamic and powerful 125cc engine of the Suzuki Access 125cc ensures impressive performance on road and delivers 55 kmpl, it has said to be won the many hearts of the Indian middle-class families. The Suzuki Access 125cc is also said to be very economical on roads and is at par with its competitors like [...]

BA Bike Burnout

While riding a motorcycle is great fun, doing tricks with it is more fun. There are many various actions to learn and do, and this one is easy to learn if you follow the steps as written below. Warning:- Wear ISI certified helmet. Use tight t-shirts and jeans loose shirts may invite trouble for you. [...]

Ghost Ryderz on Pulsar – Tour de India!

Pulsar Stuntmania has skitched its way back with the idea of drifting around India, with India’s most wonderful stunting team, Ghost Ryderz is now going to showcase the best of free style stunting across India, after rocking at the Biker Festival Goa. In association with Pulsar Stunt Mania is going to travel to 8 cities [...]

Garage – Hashim’s CBZ X-treme

Date of acquired – Dec 2009 Efficiency – 44.77kmpl Distance covered – 19,951km COSTS – -Nil- For – Performance, punchy engine, comfort. Drawbacks – Hard gearshifts, vibrations, squeaky rear suspension.   It has been a year since I’m using the Hero Honda CBZ X-treme as my long term bike. It is an excellent power commuter [...]

Snap – Bajaj Avenger 220 with extra grunt

In our first roadtest (January 2010) we test ride the new Bajaj Avenger, powered by an oil-cooled 220cc motor, to rediscover the evolution. The Avenger has been around while now (launched May 2005), it hasn’t been changed over years, but it’s aged well. Bajaj Avenger 220cc in already available select cities and is being dispatched [...]

John Abraham to ride Yamaha V Max in ‘Desi Boyz’

Bollywood actor John Abraham will be seen riding his personal bike Yamaha V Max in his upcoming film ‘Desi Boyz’.  ‘Desi Boyz’ have partly shot in London and producer even arranged to fly John’s bike from India. John has given hot and thrilling performance using his own bike. Reports are that actor himself suggested producer [...]

Bike Modification in India

India has now become the favourite market for all bikemanufacturers. There are more bike enthusiasts then anywhere in the world. That may be the reason that all major giants in two wheeler industry are seeing India as the perfect place to launch their new bike or a new model. In recent past we have seen [...]

Comparo – RTR-FI challenges FZ-S

In BA’s first comparo we shootout YAMAHA FZ-S v/s TVS Apache RTR 160 FI to ride about 30km away from city, shoot the two bikes and evaluate them through in various conditions. Our both the riders Kabeer (YAMAHA FZ-S) and Ajju (TVS Apache RTR 160 FI) are damn confident about their scorching monsters. The FZ-S [...]

Rendered – Hyundai Concept Motorcycle

Hyundai is becoming a larger manufacturer in automobiles by the minute and because they’re seeing such great success, it’s almost easy to imagine Hyundai expanding even more into different markets. And that’s what designer Min Seong Kim envisioned. Kim imagined a world where Hyundai not only produced automobiles and heavy equipment, but also motorcycles. Kim [...]

Garage – Asrar’s TVS Apache RTR 160 Fi

Date of acquired – March2009 Efficiency – 45 Kmpl (City), 50 Kmpl (Highway) Distance covered – 19,482 km Costs – Rear disc plate Rs.726/- For – Looks, performance, excellent headlight, strong breaks Drawbacks – Refinement at high revs, ergonomics for long rides, poor tyres It’s been one and half year since I got this beauty [...]

Tata Motors has launched a refresh version of its popular MUV Sumo, called Sumo Gold. The Sumo Gold gets a slightly updated look and new powertrains. The company unveiled the facelift of the Sumo in Pune and has offered the utility vehicle with two engines – the CR4 diesel and the TCIC diesel. The two engine options are a BS-4 compliant CR4 Turbo motor that churns out 84bhp and 25.5kgm of torque and, according to Tata, delivers a fuel economy of 14.7kpl. The second engine option is a BS-3 compliant 3-litre DI motor that is good for 69bhp at 3,000rpm and 23kgm of torque at 1000 to 2000rpm. Exterior styling tweaks include a mildly tweaked front grille, headlamps and fog-lamps while the interior gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel and updated switches for HVAC and power windows. Tata also claims plenty of work having being done to the suspension for a more pliant ride quality even though the suspension set up remains the same, coil springs at front and leaf springs at the rear. On the rear, the bumper is new and so are reflectors on the bumper. The Tata Sumo comes with an outstanding 36 month, 100,000 kilometer warranty for non commercial buyers while cabbies get a 2 year, 75,000 km warranty. The new Sumo Gold is available in four variants – GX, EX, LX and CX. This model will compete with the recently launched facelifted Bolero in the entry level SUV segment. Tata Sumo Gold (Ex-showroom price, Pune) Models TCIC CR4 CX Rs. 5.23 lakhs Rs. 5.49 lakhs LX Rs. 5.60 lakhs Rs. 5.84 lakhs EX Rs. 5.96 lakhs Rs. 6.10 lakhs GX Rs. 6.60 lakhs Rs. 6.74 lakhs   Also see  - Tata Motors launches Grande Dicor