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155cc Suzuki Gixxer. No, not THAT Gixxer.

This new “Gixxer” is Suzuki’s flagship model for the Indian market. This now “boasts a pioneering style & sophisticated appearance, combined with exceptional riding performance and the best fuel economy in its class, for the Indian market.” That shows that this motorcycle does not have much in common with the typical Gixxers of the world but for the name.

155cc-Suzuki-GIXXER

Info from the press release follows.

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Triumph Motorcycle Store opens in Bangalore

Triumph motorcycle store opens in Bangalore today. Later, in the evening, with much fan fare and music by Thermal and a Quarter, the first owners of each of the models across all the categories were invited onto stage and handed over a ceremonial key. Triumph currently have 50 bookings with their Bangalore dealer.

Dr. Subbu - One of the first Triumph owners in India
Subin and Dr. Subbu – The first official Triumph owners in India.

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Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Specifications

Replicating the  Royal Enfield Bullet 500 specifications here because over time these go away from the official website. Last time around, I learnt this the hard way because I lost most of the AVL engined Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 related information when Royal Enfield decided to phase it out, not only from the showrooms, but also from their website.

This page will keep getting updated as and when I find useful information to be used by owners of this model.

Why the interest and the special treatment to this motorcycle?

Just booked one today.

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9 photos of 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 range

The 9 photos series is back with the 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 range. Where touring meets passion. The 2014 Ducati Multistrada family continues the technically advanced and award-winning range with the Multistrada 1200, 1200 S Touring, 1200 S Granturismo and 1200 S Pikes Peak. All models of this multi-tasking motorcycle feature confidence-inspiring, intelligent electronics to ensure they are instantly ready for every road.S versions also feature the advanced Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS).

Combining ground-breaking design and unprecedented technology, the Multistrada’s Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro Riding Modes enable a truly enjoyable and customisable riding experience separated by just one click. The four-bikes-in-one concept makes instant adjustment to power and torque delivery in addition to electronic adjustment of suspension settings, traction control, ABS and Ducati Skyhook Suspension, instantly transforming the Multistrada 1200 to suit its rider and environment with even more precision.

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Specifications of Harley Davidson FLHXS STREET GLIDE® 2014

Enhanced by Project RUSHMORE, the 2014 Street Glide® model is a bagger with street-wise soul, powered by the new High Output Twin

Cam 103™ engine and featuring a new Batwing fairing with Splitstream vent to reduce rider head buffeting. With stripped down styling, lowered suspension, and a dark, cropped wind deflector, the Street Glide® is inspired by the street and ready to roar with attitude. The innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis, based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swing-arm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today’s more-powerful engines.

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