Honda superbikes coming this year-end!

Japanese motorcycle giant Honda has confirmed to launch two sizzling new Superbike in India from its International range by the end the year end. These 1000cc and above bikes will come as Completely Built Units (CBU) and will be priced at Rs 10 lakhs approx.

There's more, Honda will also launch technically advanced 100cc bike this year, which is totally unexpected as the entry-level segment has not shown any significant growth in the recent past.

So, be prepared for several more Honda stunners!

Hayabusa's coming to town!

There's great news from Japanese auto giant Suzuki this time round. The bike that made John Abraham and probably the most popular super bike in India. The bike also happens to be the world’s fastest motorbike ever – Suzuki Hayabusa is ready for its official debut in India real soon. Suzuki has confirmed plans to the Suzuki Hayabusa (GSX 1300R) this September. The super bike in current production has speed limited to 299 km per hour. Jesus!

The good times just don't end there, Suzuki will also launch a second superbike the GXR 1000cc by November this year. God! Aren't we blessed to be living in these times?! And you were cribbing about life the other day, silly boys!

The Hayabusa sports a sexy 1340cc and would cost around Rs 11 lakh! No wonder Suzuki doesn't expect the sales of these super bike to sky rocket anytime soon...


“We will launch the bike in the first week of September,” said Atul gupta, vice-president, sales and marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India. “The demand for big bikes is actually more of a hype. Cumulatively these bikes sell only about 400 units per annum and we don't expect volumes as well. Alongwith the GXR we will probably do 150 units per annum.” Gupta reveals, “We are nevertheless launching the Hayabusa because it will showcase our strength as a bike manufacturer. Moreover these are already available in the grey market so we might as well legalise them.”
Great thinking sir! Bring 'em all on!

Get ready for Honda CBR 1000cc!

The President and CEO, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd, Mr Shinji Aoyama, and the Operating Officer, General Manager, Planning Division Honda Motorcycle R&D Centre, Japan, Mr Kenji Kawaguchi, at the launch of Honda CBF Stunner motorcycle in New Delhi on Monday July 30th 2008.


Honda launched the CBF Stunner in New Delhi this Monday. The 125 cc bike will be priced from Rs 47,070 up to Rs 51,655 (ex-showroom Delhi). HSMI is also planning to introduce two more new models this year, a scooter and a motorcycle. Remember you got the news first on www.madsarmad.blogspot.com. There are more pictures of the CBF in my previous post... check them out as well.


So now the question is, will HMSI would eat into sibling Hero Honda’s market shares?
Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HSMI) said that it would not compete with its sister company, Hero Honda on volumes but by gaining recognition of its brand and customer satisfaction.

“Hero Honda is expanding and we are also expanding. I don’t think we can catch up with Hero Honda….There is no way. To us being number one does not mean scale in business or volumes, but getting recognised as an admired brand and through our customer satisfaction,” Mr Shinji Aoyama, President and CEO.

Honda CRB 1000 RR













This might sound like music to your ears... Honda is gonna tease and please you... the Japanese giant is all set to launch the CBR 1000 real soon. Better start saving!



Here are the specs. of Honda CBF Stunner
Engine type: 4 stroke, Air cooled OHC single cylinder
Displacement: 124.7cc
Price: Rs 47,070 up to Rs 51,655 (ex-showroom Delhi)
Max power: 11bhp @ 8000rpm
Max Torque: 11Nm @ 6500rpm
Starting system: Kick/self
Gear shift pattern: 1 Down - up
Headlamp: 35/35W 12V Halogen
Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension: 3 step spring loaded hydraulic shock absorver with recangular box type swing arm
Front tyre: 80/100-17″ 46p (tubeless)
Rear tyre: 100/90-17 55p (tubeless)
Front brake: 130mm drum (optional 240mm disc)
Rear brake: 130mm drum brake
Length: 2012mm
Width: 734mm
Height: 1113mm
Wheelbase: 1271mm
Ground Clearance: 173mm
Fuel tank capacity: 10 liters (2 liter reserve)
Kerb weight: 129kg

If you still ain't satisfies and need more details click on the link below:
HONDA CBF STUNNER