All in all, it’s been a great year for Indian motorcycling with some awesome bikes making it to Indian streets. The biggest story though, was of Yamaha making a comeback with not only the launch of their superbikes - the YZF-R 1 and the MT-01, but also with the unleashing of two superb 150 s - the FZ16 and the YZF-R 15 that have been selling like hotcakes. And then, as the year drew to an end, Suzuki played its big bike card to give us the monstrous M1800 R Intruder and the fabulous GSX1300 R Hayabusa. Ah ! What an year it has been indeed!
CBF Stunner Bike
The CBF Stunner had shown promise since the first time it was spotted at the Honda stall as a prototype at this year's Auto Expo.
CBF Stunner Bike
The CBF Stunner had shown promise since the first time it was spotted at the Honda stall as a prototype at this year's Auto Expo.
After endless prodding by the media, the big H finally decided to give us punters a sportier Honda in the form of the CBF Stunner 125. Launched in June 2008, the bike has successfully caught the fancies of the average 125 cc buyers with its stunning looks and sporty appeal that has been derived from Honda's higher capacity sporty offerings in the international market. Honda is now exporting the Stunner to the European markets from its Indian manufacturing base.
Yamaha FZ16 Bike
What was the second stage of attacks from Yamaha on the Indian two wheeler segment is now proving to be the Japanese company’s front line. The FZ16 packs in a great mix of style, performance and refinement - all moulded into what many term as the best looking Indian motorcycle to date.
Yamaha FZ16 Bike
What was the second stage of attacks from Yamaha on the Indian two wheeler segment is now proving to be the Japanese company’s front line. The FZ16 packs in a great mix of style, performance and refinement - all moulded into what many term as the best looking Indian motorcycle to date.
A clone of the much bigger FZs from foreign lands, the FZ16 is great fun to ride as well - both in the city and on the highway too. Armed with a torquey mill, the FZ16 may not have the racy charm of the R15, but there’s no doubt that it performs its city chores exceedingly well.
Suzuki Hayabusa Bike
The GSX1300 R Hayabusa needs no praise. It’s the fastest production motorcycle in the world and there’s absolutely no doubting that once you’re perched in the saddle. It’s performance on the highway is unquestionable but what makes all of us go gaga over the ‘Busa is how easy it is to ride around town as well. With the option of three power modes, the ‘Busa doesn’t bite newbie riders either.
If you’re the type who’s got loads of cash lying spare for a big bike, it’d be a no-brainer to get yourself one of these - afterall this bike did breathe new life into the Indian motorcycling scene!
YAMAHA YZF-R 15 Bike
After numerous failed attempts to excite the Indian buyer with fuel efficient products, Yamaha India was all set to shut the shop and exit from the Indian twowheeler arena.
Then suddenly the Jap major got enlightened and surprised the consumers as well as its rivals when it launched its first premium model for India, the Yamaha YZF-R 15. A true-blue Supersports motorcycle, the R15 has brought Yamaha back into the limelight and once again given it the sort of respect it commanded during the two-stroke era.
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