2012 Upcoming bikes from Hyosung :
Garware Motors and Hyosung Joint venture will bring Hyosung GT250R in India in 2012. Price is expected as 2 to 2.2 lakh.
Hyosung GT250R India 2012
2012 Upcoming bikes from KTM :
KTM is expected to enter indian bike market with KTM Duke 200, a 200cc bike, 6 speed transmission, expected price : around 1.5 to 2 lakh.
Upcoming : KMT Duke 200 India 2012
Nissan Leaf, the first full electric vehicle finalist in this contest, is the Car of the Year 2011. As it has been usual in recent years, it was a close victory, with 257 points, against the 248 points of Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Opel/Vauxhall Meriva took the third place, with 244 points.
Different approaches in voting by Jury members have produced the final result of this contest. The launch of a mass-production electric car in the market has been more awarded -twenty top points- than the sheer appeal of Alfa Romeo Giulietta or the practical originality of Opel Meriva. In spite of the lack of a large recharging network and the limited range, the Leaf represents a technical and commercial bet that might otherwise satisfy many potential consumers, especially where public incentives will come to reduce the paying price. In the history of Car of the Year, the Leaf brings the award to Nissan 18 years after the Micra, the first Japanese model to win.
The Leaf has been conceived atop an specific platform for electric vehicles, with features typical of a conventional compact car: front McPherson suspension, rear torsion beam, front wheel drive and a practical 5-door hatchback body with remarkable aerodynamics. The pack of lithium-ion batteries sits efficiently for space and weight distribution, under the floor and between the axles. Room for 4/5 occupants and a boot of reasonable volume put the practical side to the vehicle. With mechanical noise reduced to the distant buzz of the electric motor, there is a notorious sonic comfort.
Besides the reigning silence, Leaf surprises to first-time driver with the abundant torque and instantaneous response. The AC motor and a kerb weight under 1.6 tons determine a good performance level. The new Nissan is not properly a zero-emission vehicle if the ‘energy path’ is taken in account, but official ratings are very favourable. Range between recharges –up to 8 hours in a home supply point- varies a lot depending on the style of use.
TECHNICAL DATA
Body: 5-door hatchback
Size: 4.45 X 1.77 X 1.55 m. Wheelbase: 2.69 m.
Transmission: Front wheel drive. Automatic clutch. Single gear.
Tyres/wheels: 205/55-16 (6.5 X 16)
Engine: Electric AC syncronous motor.
Power – torque: 80 kW (109 hp) at 2,730-9,800 rpm – 280 Nm at 0-2,730 rpm
Maximum speed – 0-100 km/h acceleration: 145 km/h – 11.9 s.
Harely Davidson India is gearing up to introduce the Fat Bob cruiser sports bike in Indian automotive industry by the end of 2012. At the 11th Indian Auto Expo 2012, the American auto giant displayed this dynamic two wheeler at their pavilion. The Fat Bob is based on Dyna range of Harley Davidson motorcycle and comes with a different appearance when compared to other Harleys with twin pod headlamps up front. Initially company aims to bring this super sport bike as the completely built unit (CBU) route.
The Harley Davidson Fat Bob style distinct and everything about this two wheeler is giant and bully, starting from the massive 130 section front tyre to the upright expansion this motorcycle packs in. The solid 320 kg kerb weight clearly indicates how heavy this cruiser is. Fat Bob features a flat handlebar making the riding stance of this street-star more of a hotrod. This classy feature seems the perfect fit for Fat Bob due to the hefty torque that its twin cam 45 degree V-Twin engine produces.
The Fat Bob has the heart of an air cooled 1690 cc power-mill that develops a massive 136 Nm of top torque at 3,500 rpm. The air-cooled engine features fuel injection system and also bestow twin cams. The mammoth V-Twin engine also sports a balancer shaft that keeps vibrations in check. The engine of the Fat Bob comes linked with six speed manual transmission gearbox that controls torque flow to the rear wheel via belt drive. As a market strategy, Harley is bringing the Fat Bob in India to rival against the likes of the Triumph Storm and the Rocket III. The iconic British brand Triumph aims to launch this two super-stars in India by the last quarter of 2012.
