Hero Honda celebrates 25th Anniversary

The much hyped Karizma-ad has been a disappointment for people who were expecting the FI version,or a higher CC variant or whatever else. The ad has been nothing but a publicity of Hero Honda's 25th Anniversary. Anyway, Congrats Hero Honda!

And it bites the dust...

The Japanese are known for their aftermarket performance products - right from exhaust systems to modchips for the ECU. One of the most well-known names in this business has been 'Trust', better known outside Japan as 'Greddy'.

Sadly however, in recent times, where cheap Chinese knock-offs are plaguing almost every industry, Greddy too was faced the brunt. The company has now declared bankruptcy, after a five year decline in sales. We hope some investment firm or tuner makes an effort to revive the brand. However, knocking off the 60-million dollar debt wont be an easy task.

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VDO: 2K9 Yamaha R1 Commercial

2009 Honda City Launched in Thailand

Thai Honda unveiled the 2009 Honda City eralier today. The car will only be available with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine, however for India, Honda will also offer a fuel-efficient 1.3-litre variant. The car is expected to launch in India by Diwali.

Image Source: Thai Honda via Paultan

Earlier posts on the new Honda City: 

http://100octane.blogspot.com/2008/08/2008-honda-city.html

2009 Yamaha YZF-R6 and FZ6R

Yesterday we revealed the 2009 YZF-R1 to all our readers. But for people who prefer the smaller, more agile 600cc bikes, Yamaha has not one but two bikes on offer. Though not heading for India, they are still a treat for the eyes. The YZF-R6 gets new colors schemes - the Halloween inspired orange-black looks the best according to me. But the schemes are no where close to the kick-ass jobs on the 2009 Honda CBRs.

For starters and learners, Yamaha has launched the FZ6R. Apart from the 'F-Z-6' letters and number, the bike doesn't share anything else with the FZ6 street bike. It uses a detuned version of the old R6 motor and mates it to a new chassis design and a low seating - making it an ideal choice for newbies and female riders. The bike boasts of killer paint schemes and comes at a price much cheaper than Yam's flagship R6.

YZF-R6 Tech Specs:

Engine
Type	599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
Bore x Stroke	67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio	13.1:1
Carburetion	Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission	6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive	Chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front	41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear	220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires/Front	120/70-ZR17
Tires/Rear	180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
Length	80.3 in
Width	27.6 in
Height	43.3 in
Seat Height	33.5 in
Wheelbase	54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle)	24°
Trail	3.8 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change)	3.6 qt
Fuel Capacity	4.6 gal
Fuel Economy**	40 mpg
Wet Weight	414 lb

FZ6R Tech Specs:

Engine
Type	600cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC 16 valves
Bore x Stroke	65.5mm x 44.5mm
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Fuel Delivery	Fuel injection
Ignition	Digital TCI
Transmission	6-speed; multi-plate wet clutch
Final Drive	Chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Telescopic fork, 5.1-in.travel
Suspension/Rear	Single shock, 5.1-in travel
Brakes/Front	Hydraulic disc, 298mm
Brakes/Rear	Hydraulic disc, 245mm
Tires/Front	120/70 ZR17M/C 58W
Tires/Rear	160/60 ZR17M/C 69W
Dimensions
Length	83.5 in
Width	30.3 in
Height	46.7 in
Seat Height	30.9 in
Wheelbase	56.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle)	26.0°
Trail	4.1 in
Fuel Capacity	4.6 gal
Fuel Economy**	N/A
Wet Weight	467 lb (CA: 470)

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