i20: Even more photos...

Here are some more photos of the i20 in real life. The car however is left hand drive but it should give you an idea about the stuff you can expect in India.

VDO: NFS: Undercover gameplay

More images of i20 released

2009 Wagon R and variant

Suzuki has unveiled the 2009 range of Wagon R models in Japan. The cars follow the same K-car philosophy as the earlier models, but with a longer wheelbase and new fascia. The car is expected to hit India too with the same engine options as the current model. Expect the new Wagon R to hit India by mid-2009.
The Stingray (above) variant is targeted towards the male audience and may also make it to India.

2009 Suzukis...

Following the launches from Honda and Yamaha (and Kawasaki too, though we havent covered them yet |pl accept our apologies|), Suzuki has unveiled its 2009 line up too. New for the Supersport category in the GSX-R1000 with a new look, exhaust system and minor engine upgrade. The rest of the sports range get new paint schemes.

A significant launch however is the Gladius 650 street bike which is heading towards the Italian nakeds with its Japanese reliablity.

Photo Feature: Some of the best car keys

Cars are definitely a form of great artwork (there are exceptions though), and their sheer presence can make a person feel special. However, the keys to these timeless beauties seem more or less the same across various makes and model, but they still induce similar feelings as the cars themselves. 

Click here for selected images of such expensive key fobs...

Bajaj Launches Platina 125 DTS-Si

To gain further marke share in the commuter segement, Bajaj has launched the Platina 125 with the same mill that powers the XCD. Priced at an attractive 39,000 Rs., the Platina 125 is gunning for a major chunk off the current 100cc segment.

Features are as follows:
1 DTS-Si Engine
2 125cc
3 Mileage of 111 kmpl (yeah right!)
4 Electric Start
5 Maintenance Free Battery
6 Auto Choke
7 Anti-Friction DU bushes in Front-Fork
8 Ride Control Switch
9 SNS Suspension
10 ExhausTEC
11 Twin pilot Lamps

Honda Seil launches the new Honda City!

The class leader is back with a bang. The all new Honda City that has created such a big buzz around the Asian market has unveiled today in New Delhi by Honda Seil. While there is no word on the 1.3-litre variant that we expected, Honda Seil offers a 1.5-litre 118PS model in three trims - 1.5 E MT, 1.5 S MT and 1.5 S AT. The base model starts at an ex-showroom price of approximately 8-lakh, while the top end AT values close to 9.5-lakh.

The most significant aspect however is, the safety features like Airbags, ABS etc. are same across all variants - so no compromise on safety either.  For a complete list of features and lisitings, visit the Honda Seil site HERE.

Lambo releases another teaser

Lamborghini have realeased one more teaser image of the upcoming 4-door 4-seater GT concept which will most probably be christened the 'Urus'. Last week we showed you the teaser images that Lambo released prior to the one shown above. The concept will unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

Ferrari Motorcycle Concept

Any motorhead at some point of time is sweapt off his or her feet with the art, engineering or the form of a Ferrari! The same thing happened to a certain bloke called Amir Glinik, who actually went a step further to design his own Concept motorcycle based on the Ferrari lineage. 

To understand the philosophy behind his project and to take a look at more images, CLICK HERE.

Bikes Better than Girlfriends?

Accept it or not, many a times most bikers feel that their bike is much better to spend time and money on, than their girlfriend. Here are 50 reasons, why we think that the bike is better than the babe!

Once you are done reading the post, participate in the poll on the top right corner of 100 Octane.

Just a biker...

The following words were sent to me by a friend over email, and I sincerely feel that it makes a lot of sense. Direct as many people as you can to this post...let's hope it can change some minds.


I saw you;
hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But you didn't see me put an extra £10.00 in the collection plate last
Sunday.

I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the
sidewalk.
But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local Mall.
I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant when you
saw my bike parked out front.
But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by.
But you didn't see me riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.
I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to
the homeless.

I saw you stare at my long hair.
But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for 'Locks of Love'.
I saw you roll your eyes at our Leather jackets and gloves.
But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old ones to those
that had none.

I saw you look in fright at my tattoos.
But you didn't see me cry as my children where born or have their name written over and in my heart.
I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.
I saw you yelling at your kids in the car.
But you didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing she was safe behind me.

I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.
I saw you race down the road in the rain.
But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But you didn't see me trying to turn right.
I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But you didn't see me leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.
I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me.
Because I died that day you cut me off.
I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But you didn't
see me.
I hope you never lose someone that rides.
EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHTS TO RIDE WHAT
WE CHOOSE AND TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE ARE NOT
IN 'YOUR' WAY.

If you do find the original source of these words, please email me the link to rohit.paradkar@gmail.com