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Bajaj has expanded their Discover brand portfolio with the launch of all new Discover 125. Currently Bajaj owns seven different models in Discover brand. Out of seven, three models present in 100cc segment while the other four models comes under 125cc segment. Here you can check out the difference between new Discover 125, Discover 125T and Discover 125 ST.

New Discover 125

The new Discover 125 gets 124.6cc, 4-valve, single-cylinder, DTS-I engine with ExhausTec. The engine is coupled to 4 speed gearbox. It can produce maximum power output of 11.5PS at 8000rpm and maximum torque output of 10.8 Nm at 6000rpm.

Discover 125 T

The new Discover 125 can develop peak power of 11.5PS only while the other Discover models namely Discover 125 T and Discover 125 ST can deliver maximum power output of 12.5PS and 13PS respectively. New Discover 125 offers top speed of 100 kmph while the other models can offer 105 Kmph. Discover 125 T and Discover 125 ST gets 5 speed gearbox but new Discover 125 comes with 4 speed gearbox.

Discover 125 ST

The fuel tank capacity of new Discover 125 is 9.5 litre which is 0.5 litre less than the other models. The overall dimension of the bike is totally different from other models. It measures 1986mm in length, 678mm in width and 1044mm in height. The wheelbase and ground clearance of new model is 1255mm and 165mm respectively.

The new Discover 125 gets the same type of suspension from Discover 125 T. It includes 130mm telescopic suspension at the front and 110mm nitrox twin suspension at the rear. The Discover 125 ST model gets  telescopic fork with anti-friction DU bush as front suspension and nitrox monoshock with gas canister suspension at rear. Discover 125 gets optional 200mm disc brake and 130mm drum brake.

Price (Ex-Showroom –Delhi)                                     

New Discover 125

Disc – Rs 50,000

Drum – Rs 48,000

Discover 125 T

Disc – Rs 54,659

Drum – Rs 51,762

Discover 125 ST – Rs 55,168

 

 

 

Suzuki plans to launch 155cc  motorcycle, Gixxer which is packed with style and performance. It has also showcased the Gixxer at 2014 Auto Expo. We can expect the launch of Gixxer by July of this year at a price of Rs.75,000

The engine and chassis of Gixxer was developed by the engineers who designed the GSX-R series bikes. It gets 155cc, four stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled SOHC engine with 5 speed manual gearbox.  This 5 speed manual gearbox is the conventional (1-down, 4-up) pattern.  The engine can deliver broad low end torque and dynamic mid range of power for strong acceleration. It is expected to churn out 16bhp of peak power.

The engine uses new technology SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance) technology. SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance) is an engine technology which boasts top-class fuel efficiency without compromising power and performance. The engine with SEP cutting edge technology can return a class leading mileage of 63kmpl.

It comes with comfortable seat for both the rider and pavilion. It gets twin holed oval shape exhaust.

It gets an all new digital instrument cluster which includes customizable shift light, speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge.

At the front it gets telescopic forks suspension. It comes with six spoke alloy wheels as a standard with tubeless tyres fitted with the size of 100/80 R17 at the front. A 240mm disc brake is employed for efficient braking in front.

It includes monoshock, rectangular swing arm suspension at the rear. The rear of Gixxer also gets 130mm drum brake and 140/60 R17 tubeless tyres.  It comes with body colored grab rails and normal multi reflector LED’s and not the Swanky LED’s.

TVS  plans to launch a 110cc scooter, Scooty Zest which is based on its most popular Wego platfotm. The company has showcased an all new Scooty Zest at 2014 Auto Expo in ‘Electron Blue” colour. It is mainly targeted to women and will be available in so many colour options. We can expect the launch of Scooty Zest by April 2014 at a price of Rs.47,500.

Scooty Zest comes with a fresh design which gives stylish look to the scooter. It sports a normal headlamp and indicators and the black colour TVS logo.

It is powered by a four stroke, 109.7cc, single cylinder, air-cooled and carbureted engine with CVTi transmission. It is expected to develop maximum power output of 8 bhp and torque output of 7.9 Nm (Expected outputs).The company has claimed the fuel efficiency of 62 kmpl for this Scooty Zest.

It comes with the instrument cluster in white shade with an odometer, speedometer and fuel gauge.

The seat comes with longer and wider seats for comfortable riding.

It comes with both electric and also kick starter. It also gets large under seat storage option as in Wego. It gets telescopic forks for front suspension. It gets the tyres with the size of 90/80 R10. It gets 10” steel wheels

It gets the redesigned turn indicators and tail lights. The tail lamps of Scooty Zest get LED type instead of the existing type bulbs.

 

 

Yamaha has launched their R15 V2 in new shades and body graphics. The R15 V2 offers four shades namely, Rairing Red, Invincible Black, Racing Blue and Grid Gold. It has introduced only the new shades only and there is no mechanical change in their R15 motorcycle. The R15 gets an all new look in terms of colours and graphics.

The company has been developed the new model according to the BS IV emission norms.It sports the same, liquid cooled, four stroke, SOHC, 4 valve engine. The engine can generate peak power of 17PS at 8500 rpm and peak torque of 15 Nm at 7500rpm. It includes hydraulic disc brake at the both front and rear. The fuel capacity of R15 is 12 litres

Mr. Roy Kurian, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd. said, “It has been our hallmark to innovate and introduce products that have a strong connect with our customer base. The ‘R15’ has been a significant milestone in that sense in the company’s history and the torchbearer to introduce and promote racing culture in India. The racing DNA, sporty look and superior technology have been synonymous with the R15 which was graded up to R15 Ver 2.0 in 2011. A lot of thought and hard-work had gone into the conceptualization of the R15 and it has been a huge success for the company. As we launch the R15 Ver 2.0 in 4 new avatars, we are again very confident that this new introduction will help to keep the customer excitement intact in our flagship motorcycle.”

The Prices R15 V2 are as follows

Yamaha R15 V2 – Rairing Red- Rs.1,10,003 (Ex-Showroom -Delhi)

Yamaha R15 V2 – Invincible Black- Rs.1,10,003 (Ex-Showroom -Delhi)

Yamaha R15 V2 – Racing Blue- Rs. 1,12,924 (Ex-Showroom -Delhi)

Yamaha R15 V2 – Grid Gold- Rs. 1,12,924 (Ex-Showroom -Delhi)

 

 

 

Datsun has launched accessory packages for their Go hatchback. Datsun has created new variants with these accessory packages. The new variants are namely, Women Edition, Family Package 1, Family Package 2, Trendy Package, Sporty Package, Essential 1 and Essential 2.

Datsun Go Women Edition:

The features of Women Edition are listed below

• Rear Curtain
• Side window Curtain
• Cushion Pillow kit
• Body graphics
• Mood light
• Rear Parcel tray
• Remote locking security system
• Reverse Parking camera

Datsun Go Family Package 1

The Family Package 1 gets the accessories namely,

• Side window curtain
• Art leather seat cover
• Cushion pillow kit
• Carpet mat
• Remote locking security system
• Rear Parcel Tray
• PVC luggage mat

Datsun Go Family Package 2:

Datsun Go Family Package 2 accessories are as follows

• Door visor
• Fog lamp kit
• PVC luggage mat
• Rear Parcel Tray
• Cushion pillow kit
• Art leather seat cover
• Carpet mat
• Leather steering wheel cover
• Side window curtain
• Body side moulding
• Remote locking security system.

Datsun Go Sporty Package:

The Sporty Package gets more accessories than the other packages. The accessories of Sporty Package are as follows

• Roof Spoiler
• Roof Rail
• Fog lamp kit
• Door Visor
• Alloy wheel
• Exhaust finish
• Body side Molding
• Body graphics
• LED Scuff plate
• Seat cover art leather
• Leather steering cover
• Gear knob leather cover

Datsun Go Trendy Package

The Trendy pack includes the parts such as

• Reverse Parking Camera
• Antenna assembly
• Rear Parcel tray
• Rear speaker set
• Glowing logo

Datsun Go Essential Package

The Essential Package contains two packs namely Pack-1 and Pack-2.

Essential Pack-1

• Remote locking security system
• PVC mat
• Splash guard

Essential Pack-2

• Seat cover fabric
• Body cover
• Splash guard
• Carpet mat
• Rear Parcel Tray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yamaha, the Japanese two wheeler maker to launch an updated version of FZ in the country. The updated FZ has spotted in Chennai. The updated model has already spotted testing at Greater Noida. This updated version looks very similar to the FZ concept which was showcased at 2014 Auto Expo. We can expect the launch of FZ facelift by May this year. It will take on the models such as Bajaj Pulsar 150 NS, Honda CB Trigger and the upcoming Suzuki Gixxer.

It is expected to get the cosmetic changes as well as in mechanical changes. It is expected to get a redesigned 170cc engine from the current model. It is expected to develop maximum power output of 15.6 bhp. The engine can also produce higher torque output figures than the current model.

 

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Instrument cluster and new exhaust are the major changes in FZ facelift. It includes an all new exhaust which looks sportier than the existing exhaust type.  It also gets a fresh instrument cluster and split seat types while the previous model sports single seat. It also receives a clear lens indicators, updated centre console, number plate holder and modified tail lamp.

Yamaha FZ concept at 2014 Auto Expo

Hero has launched the all-new ‘Splendor iSmart’ with i3S (idle Start and Stop System) technology. It was showcased at the recently held Auto Expo. Splendor iSmart is elegantly designed for universal appeal which features exciting body graphics, stylish alloy wheels and meter console.

It is available in four exciting colors with techno graphics

Sports Red

Leaf Green

Excellent Blue

Heavy Grey

 

 

 

 

It measures 1965 mm in length, 770 mm in width and 1095 mm in height. The wheelbase and ground clearance of Splendor iSmart are 1235 mm and 160 mm respectively. The fuel tank capacity of the bike is 8.7litre.

 

 

The bike gets a stylish instrument cluster which includes an analogue speedometer, odometer and fuel meter.

It gets 100cc, air-cooled, 4 stroke, single cylinder OHC engine which can generate maximum power output of 7.8 PS at 7500 rpm and maximum torque output of 8.04 Nm at 4500 rpm.

I3S (idle Start and Stop System) technology which shuts the engine when idling and turns it on, when needed with a simple press of clutch, giving more mileage in congested cities. The Start-Stop function can work only in neutral in geared two wheelers and this technology improves the fuel efficiency of vehicles. This system switches the engine in off state automatically at traffic signals and other brief stops in order to avoid the wasteful fuel consumption.

It gets internal expanding shoe type, 130 mm disc brake at the front. It comes with telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers for front suspension.

The rear of Splendor iSmart gets the same type, 110 mm disc brake. It includes swing arm with adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers rear suspension.

 

Hero has unveiled HX250R, 250cc motorcycle at the 2014 Auto Expo. HX250R comes with sporty look which features lightning bolt design theme. We can expect the launch of HX250R by April of this year. It is expected to be priced at Rs 1.75 lakhs approximately.

The front of HX250R gets twin headlamps, daytime running LEDs with indicators. The digital instrument cluster includes tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature and trip meter.

It measures 2085 mm in length, 735 mm in width, 1145 mm in height and wheelbase of 1370 mm. It comes with large visor for wind protection and wide fairing mounted mirrors.

 

It is powered by a four stroke, 249cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder and Fuel Injected (FI) engine with six speed (1-down, 5-up) gear box. It is expected to produce 31 bhp of peak power.

It comes with split seats and larger tank which extends as part of the front fairing with capacity of 12.9 liter. It also gets sleek under seat exhaust system.

At the front side it gets 300 mm disc brake. It comes with 10 spoke alloy wheels carrying tubeless tyres with the size of 110/80 R17. It includes telescopic forks for front suspension.

The rear of HX250R gets 220 mm disc brake. It includes monoshock trellis swingarm rear suspension and 140/70 R17 rear tyres

 

Datsun has launched their Go hatchback at a price in the range between Rs.3.12 lakhs to Rs. 3.69 lakhs. Datsun Go is based on the Nissan’s Micra platform. The Go hatchback is available in three trim levels. It offers four different shades such as blue, silver, white and red.

It is powered by a 1.2 litre, three cylinder petrol engine with five speed manual gear box. The engine can return an ARAI certified  mileage of 20.63 kmpl. The engine can develop maximum power output of 67 bhp and maximum torque output of 104 Nm.

Follow me headlamps, engine immobilizer, wipers, gear shift guide and digital trip computer are available in all variants.The base level trim D is available with two versions D and D1. The D1 variant comes with left wing mirror, bottle holders and map pockets in the front doors but the D variant does n’t get this type of accessories. It is the major difference between the D and D1.

The top level trim comes with power steering, central locking, wheel covers, body colored bumpers and power windows. The middle level variant, A gets air conditioning, two speaker audio system with aux-in compatibility only. It also includes mobile phone stand, USB port and Jacquard seat upholstery.

The Price details of Go hatchback are as follows

Datsun Go D – Rs 3.12 lakhs

Datsun Go A – Rs 3.46 lakhs

Datsun Go T – Rs 3.69 lakhs

 

Bajaj plans to introduce Pulsar SS200, the lower capacity version of Pulsar SS400 which was unveiled at the Auto Expo. The most awaited bike, Pulsar SS200 has spotted testing near Bajaj’s Chakan manufacturing plant. The Pulsar SS200 will be positioned between the Pulsar 200Ns and KTM Duke 200.

Pulsar SS200 is to be powered by a 199.5cc, 4 valve, liquid cooled, single cylinder, Fuel Injected (FI) engine. The engine will be coupled to 6 speed gearbox. It will include disc brake at front and rear. It will get optional Antilock-Braking System (ABS) and the FI unit which are not present on its Pulsar 200NS.

The front eyebrow graphics of SS200 is totally different from the SS400 and gets the black shade on side of the headlamps. Compact exhaust, twin headlamps, optional ABS, FI unit and digital instrument cluster are the highlights of Pulsar SS200

Pulsar SS200 will get some parts from its sibling Pulsar SS400. It includes the same parts like pointed visor, LED pilot lamps and telescopic shock absorbers. It will be available with more color options including sky blue. We can expect the launch of Pulsar SS200 within three months.

 

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