Honda CB 1000R Review

Honda boosted their image with the introduction of Honda CB 1000R at a suitable Price in India. Honda CB 1000R is one of the most majestic bike around. It comes in alloy wheels, the front flaring, dual tail lamps and a digital dash board are the highlights. The bike comes in Grey, White, Olive and Black body colors and offers amazing pickup with great comfort. This is definitely going to attract the young audience in India. Honda CB 1000R is the bike with 998 CC 4-Stroke 16-Value DOHC inline 4 Liquid – cooled with 6 speed gear box. It has an amazing power of 123.37 hp @ 10000 rpm. It has 310 x 4.5 dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston caliper floating roto and sintered metal pads Front break and 256 x 5 dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads Rear break. Overall length of this bike is 2105 mm and overall height is 1095 mm. This bike comes with 17 liters of fuel tank capacity. Honda CB 1000R has 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120mm cushion stroke front suspension and Monoshock with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 10-step preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment, 128mm axle travel Rear suspension. This bike has Wet mui-plate with coil springs clutchand top speed of this bike is 225kmph. Honda CB 1000R Price, Technical Review, Specification and Features.

Honda CB 1000R Features and Specifications

• 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload
• compression and rebound adjustment
• 120mm cushion stroke Front Suspension
• Monoshock with gas-charged HMAS damper
• 10-step preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment
• 128mm axle travel Rear Suspension
• Pass-light
• PGM-Fl electronic fuel
• injection Carburettor
• Fuel Tank capacity – 17 ltrs
• Low Fuel Indicator
• Low Battery Indicator
• Wheelbase – 1445.00 mm
• Ground Clearance – 130mm
• 310 x 4.5 dual hydraulic
• Disc with 4-piston caliper floating roto
• Sintered metal pads Front Break
• 256 x 5 dual hydraulic
• Disc with dual-piston caliper
• Sintered metal pads Rear Break
• Computer-controlled digital transistorised
• Electronic advance lgnition
• Passenger Footrest

Engine Specifications

• Displacement – 998cc
• 4-Stroke 16-Value DOHC inline 4 Liquid-cooled
• Maximum Power – 123.37 hp(92 kw) @ 10000 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 100 Nm(73.8 ft.lbs) @ 8000 rpm
• Top speed – 225 kmph
• Stroke – 56.5 mm
• Bore – 75 mm
• 6 Speed Gearbox
• Wet mui-plate with coil springs Clutch

Dimensions - Length – 2250.00 mm, Width – 755.00 mm, Height – 1220.00 mm
Colors - Grey, White, Olive, Black

Honda CB 1000R Price

Honda CB 1000R Price in India

• Honda CB 1000R Price in Delhi – Rs. 10,07,874/- approx.
• Honda CB 1000R Price in Mumbai – Rs. 11,13,264/- approx.

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Honda VFR1200F Review

Honda boosted their image with the introduction of Honda VFR1200F at a suitable Price in India. Honda VFR1200F is one of the most majestic bike around. It comes with 5 spoke alloy wheels in front and 7 spoke alloy wheels in Rear, the front flaring, dual tail lamps and a digital dash board are the highlights. The bike comes in Red color with amazing pickup with great comfort. This is definitely going to attract the young audience in India. This is the bike with 1237 CC 4 stroke engine with 6 speed gear box. It offers an amazing power of 127kw/10000min (95/l/EC). It has Dual full-floating 320mm discs with CBS six-piston calipers with ABS Front break and Single 276mm disc with CBS two-piston caliper with ABS Rear break. Overall length of the bike is 2250 mm and overall height is 1220 mm. This bike comes with 18.5 liters of fuel tank capacity. Honda VFR1200F has 43 cartridge-type telescopic fork front suspension and Pro Link with gas charged damper Rear suspension. This bike has Wet mui-plate hydraulic dual clutch. Honda VFR1200F Price, Technical Review, Specification and Features.

Honda VFR1200F

Honda VFR1200F Features and Specifications

• Oil-permeated viscous-type paper fier Air cleaner
• 43 cartridge-type telescopic fork Front Suspension
• Pro Link with gas charged damper Rear Suspension
• PGM-Fl electronic fuel
• Injection Carburetor
• Fuel Tank capacity – 18.5 liter
• Wheelbase – 1545.00 mm
• Ground Clearance – 125mm
• Dual full-floating 320mm discs with CBS six-piston calipers with ABS Front Break
• Single 276mm disc with CBS two-piston caliper with ABS Rear Break
• Digital transistorized with electronic advance Ignition
• Passenger Footrest
• Pass-light

Engine Specifications

• Displacement – 1237cc
• 4-stroke UNICAM 76 V-4 Liquid-cooled
• Maximum Power – 127kw/10000min (95/l/EC)rpm
• Maximum Torque – 129Nm/8750min (95/l/EC) rpm
• Stroke – 60 mm
• Bore – 81 mm
• 6 Speed Gearbox
• Wet mui-plate hydraulic dual Clutch

Dimensions - Length – 2250.00 mm, Width – 755.00 mm, Height – 1220.00 mm
Colors - Silver, Black, Red

Honda VFR1200F Price

Honda VFR1200F Price in India –
Honda VFR1200F Price in Delhi – Rs. 17,50,000/- approx.
Honda VFR1200F Price in Mumbai – Rs. 18,67,000/- approx.

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Honda CBR 250R first ride

It’s easy to mistake the faired-in CBR250R for a larger capacity motorcycle, with styling that resembles Honda’s own VFR1200F. A front fairing extends downwards to shroud its engine bay, also serving to mount the rear view mirrors. The bikes curved visor provides first-rate wind protection at high speed. Neat attention to detail is apparent in the attractive steering head, as well as clip-on handlebars. We liked the 250R’s blue backlit LCD instruments arranged in an easy to decipher layout. An analogue tachometer dominates this bay and you also get a large digital speedometer, in addition to odometer, trip-counter, clock, fuel and temperature readouts.. Switchgear is comprehensive, with smart buffed alloy levers and nice palm grips also part of the latest Honda.

The tank looks classy, feeling equally nice thanks to perfectly sculpted knee grooves. Futuristic flank panels swoop back into the bi-colour tail, split grab bar and edgy brake warning light. Even the lower sections look dandy; beginning in a sharp belly pan, leading into a stubby silencer crafted from blackened stainless steel and neatly executed rider and pillion footrests.

Honda has developed this CBR’s 249cc, 4-stroke, dual overhead camshaft engine from scratch. The liquid-cooled, single cylinder powerplant is fuel-injected using Honda’s PGM-FI system, and employs generous cutting edge technologies to maximize efficiency.

The centrifugal cast, thin-wall cylinder sits offset 4mm from the crankshaft center towards the exhaust, reducing friction between the cylinder and molybdenum coated piston. Its cylinder sleeve exterior is textured for better heat dispersion, while the combustion chamber uses pent roof architecture. There’s an iridium spark-plug for enhanced durability, and a straight port layout with twin-beam fuel injection. A wet air-filter does duty, and the new engine uses four lightweight valves, with thin (4.5mm) stems. The world’s first roller rocker arms for a DOHC engine debut on the CBR250R, with tappet clearances being shim adjusted. Honda has built a recess into the cylinder head to temporarily accommodate the rocker arms, so mechanics need not labor to remove a camshaft when changing shims.

Bearings support the crankshaft journal in another first for any single cylinder Honda, while a balancer cuts vibrations. While peak power developed will be close to 25.8bhp at 8500rpm in India, a maximum torque figure of close to 2.3kgm at 7000rpm is expected.

The engine note is pleasantly gruff, still soft. Engine revs build with a willing thrum the instant you select first, open throttle and let out the well weighted clutch. Throttle response is crisp, the CBR250R enjoying a wide, thoroughly refined powerband even novices won’t hesitate to exploit. Rpm rises in a smooth, purposeful rush through an adequate low end, to meet a meaty mid range and frantic top end rush as expected from this short stroke powerplant (bore and stroke is 76mm x 55mm). You’ve six-gears to play with in the one-down, five-up pattern, each shift accompanied by a light, precise feel at the pedal. The CBR is good for effortless 120kph cruising, with maximum speed likely in the region of 150kph.

A diamond frame, with steel pipe trusses binds the CBR250R together, with 37mm diameter telescopic front suspension, a rectangle section swingarm and Honda’s Pro-link system with 5-step preload adjustment working at the rear. The riding position feels mid way between commuter-friendly upright and sporty. The CBR250R seat offers good padding, helping make this a comfortable bike.

Handling is light, street friendly and stable through the corners; suitable for an occasional track day, but feeling most comfortable as motorcycle better suited to daily use.

Honda is offering top drawer, combined ABS front (296mm floating disc) and rear (220mm) disc brakes, as a paid option. Both calipers use advanced resin-molded pads. The combined system is calibrated to intervene and allocate brake pressure to the front and rear brakes whenever you depress the rear brake, while the front brake lever works independently as on any motorcycle. Both brakes are ABS enabled, the system modulating hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock in every situation.

The C-ABS system works its magic without any drama, is not intrusive and does not call for a rider to alter his braking habits. This clever system will make a pro of most novices.

The practical and city friendly CBR250R is a superbly balanced motorcycle that is going to set a benchmark in India. The 250R launches in India in April 2011, poised to provide enthusiasts a fine combination of style, adequate performance, street friendly handling as well as advanced brakes, at a decent price. The base model CBR250R retails for Rs 1.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), with the ABS variant priced higher at Rs 1.8 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

A segment starting motorcycle from tomorrow, today, it’s going to be a while before we see another bike as good as Honda’s CBR250R.

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Honda Launches Face-lifted Accord

The 8th generation Accord has been a great looker since its introduction in May 2008. The sharp edges, long sleek body and rather muscular stance have definitely helped in the appeal department. Enhancing its looks, Honda has tweaked the car with a minor facelift.

The face lifted Honda Accord is now available in the market. The car boasts of a revised the front bumper, new front grille to offer a bolder chrome look, enhanced the rear with some chrome bezel around the taillights, indicators on the ORVMs and spiced up the package by offering a set of alloy wheels that feature an all new design. These changes are across both the 2.4 liter and V6 models. In addition to these changes, the 2.4 liter model also boasts of a sunroof and wooden like interior inserts as standard. These two features were earlier only available on the V6 Accord.

Speaking about the car, Mr. Takashi Nagai, President & CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., said "Honda Accord has been one of the most successful premium sedans in its category with over 25000 units sold since its launch in India setting new standards in exclusivity, comfort and safety. Our belief in constantly upgrading our products based on customer feedback prompted this launch of an upgraded version of the Accord with unique styling in combination with luxurious features."

The changes are all cosmetic and though they don't seem monumental, one must understand that the Accord was a formidable entry level luxury sedan in the first place.  With the new enhancements, the Accord just becomes a better package to own and the real winner is the customer who opts for the 2.4 liter version, for that is where you are getting more bang for your buck.

The 2.4L Accord comes with 5-speed Manual Transmission and 5-speed Automatic transmission with Paddle shifts. The 3.5L V6 engine features an advanced Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system that switches between six-, four-, and three-cylinder combustion depending on the driving conditions and thereby delivering maximum power of 275 PS during six cylinder operation and impressive fuel economy in VCM mode while cruising.

Honda Accord Pricing:- ex-showroom, Delhi

Accord 2.4 MT – Rs.19.60 lac
Accord 2.4 AT – Rs.20.36 lac
Accord 3.5 V6 – Rs.26.41 lac

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