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Honda CBR650F – Specifications and Features

Honda introduces the CBR650F, an all-new and remarkably affordable middleweight sport bike that’s built to cover the full range of street riding. This really reminds me of the Yamaha Thunderace and similar motorcycles from over a decade ago, which had some concern for comfort over outright performance.

The Honda CBR650F strikes a terrific balance between full-on sport bike styling, nimble handling, overall performance, comfort and plenty of versatility-all at a great price.

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UM Motorcycles – Who are they?!

United Motors International, US based innovative motorcycle brand is set to enter India with UM Motorcycles at this year’s Auto Expo in Delhi. They have formed a company named UM India Two Wheelers Private Limited. The company will exhibit a few of their latest state-of-art products at the Auto Expo to gauge consumer’s reaction. That will help them formulate their launch strategy.

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The better looking side of the motorcycle. Don’t get me started on the silencer design.

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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.

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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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