New Bikes coming soon!

Our wish-list for last year's Christmas was a bit longer than this,but never mind.For now we can work with this as we usher into the New Year and prepare for new motorcycle launches.If our horoscope is to be believed,it's going to rain motorcycles in 2011.In the coming months,the second largest two-wheeler market in the world will be graced with new bikes from various global firms including the Japanese pocketrockets,German giants,the American chrome-laden cruisers,exotic Italian beauties,some Korean wheels and also the return on the iconic Vespa scooters.Here is a list of hot new metal that we will be getting excited over for the next twelve months

BAJAJ AUTO

We all have got a first taste of the new breed of Pulsars to come our way with the baby Pulsar 135LS.Indigenously developed 4-valve head,engine employed as the stress-member and lightweight frame will be the highlights of the new Pulsar,which will also see a significant capacity increment than the current on-going Pulsar 220 DTSi.Expect the new biggest Pulsar of them all to be a globally competent quarter-litre performer at a handsome price benefit.

2011 PULSAR
EXPECTED: End 2011
PRICE: 1 - 1.5 lakh (ex-showroom )
HIGHLIGHT: The biggest Pulsar will be lighter, quicker and faster


HONDA MOTORCYCLE & SCOOTER INDIA

The all-new quarter-litre fun bike from the big H is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited launches on 2011.Showcased in Thailand, the Honda CBR250R is a 249cc liquid-cooled 4-valve single cylinder motorcycle with absolutely gorgeous looks inspired by the large VFR1200F and has extremely road-friendly character. Easy to ride and weighing about 161kg this next-generation baby CBR packs in enough punch to give its rivals a good run for their money. Available in three colour schemes and an optional ABS variant, nationwide bookings for the Honda CBR250R have already commenced since December 2010 and Honda has stepped on the gas to offer the best possible value to the enthusiast bikers in India.

CBR250R
EXPECTED : April 2011
PRICE : 1.5 lakh (ex-showroom )
HIGHLIGHT : First CBR to be made out of Japan





YAMAHA

Yamaha has a few interesting launches planned for 2011.The Japanese major has been launching new products and upgrades consistently for past three years since it regained ground following the launch of the YZF-R 15 and the FZ-series and the recently launched SZ-series.For 2011,Yamaha will be launching the new upgraded YZF-R 15 in the month of January and the new bike is expected to have significant exterior changes as well as minor tweaks to the engine and a fatter rear tyre along with a split-seat setup.Also on cards are the Yamaha scooter models,the Fino,the BW125 and maybe the big burly Majesty powerscooter.

BW125
EXPECTED: Mid 2011
PRICE: 1 - 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom )
HIGHLIGHT: The R-One-Five gets split seat,fatter tyres and hopefully more power as well!