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News : MotoGP 2012, Lorenzo supports Buddh Circuit for MotoGP

During his visit to India, Lorenzo had tried Buddh International Circuit in New Delhi. Then how Lorenzo's opinion about the circuit?

In a statement to the Times of India, Lorenzo simply admiring the circuit with a length of 5137 km. "Today was a visit to the Buddh circuit is running fine. The track is very modern and wide," Lorenzo said in Crash.

He argues Circuit Buddh feasible to hold a MotoGP race. "Equipped with one of the best race tracks in the world and has held a F1, we can expect India will become next destination for MotoGP," he continued.

Last year this circuit has held F1 race on October 30. In the race, Sebastian Vettel emerged as the champion, runner-up Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso in third podium.

Honda will again showcase the newest products at the event in New Delhi Auto Expo, at 7 to 11 January 2012. Motor that will be taken by the Motorcycle and Scooters India Limited (HMSI) is the latest generation of Honda CBR600F.

In terms of performance Honda CBR600F has an aggressive and sporty design. It is seen from a full fairing with a blend of white, red and black striping and models with acute angle.

Motor with a weight of 194 kg has four liquid-cooled DOHC engine with a capacity of 599cc. The machine was capable of producing power by 100.6 bhp and maximum torque of 47.2 ft-lb.

In the braking system, CBR600F equipped with dual 296 mm discs with three-piston calipers in the front, while in the rear using a 245 mm disc with single piston.

While at the wheel, wheel bolt CBR600F uses five with tires sized 120/70 front and 180/55 17 in X 17 in the rear.

pic from hondamc2012.com

The car manufacturer, Suzuki ready to launch their latest MVP named Suzuki Ertiga in early 2012. Car developed by Maruti Suzuki India is predicted to debut in India Auto Expo in January 2012.

The car is scheduled to enter the Indonesian market with senjumlah advantages, such as keluasaan cabin than other competitors, especially Avanza and Xenia.

As reported by Cardekho, namely Ertiga wheelbase 2734 mm. Obviously this is longer than Avanza-Xenia has a wheelbase of 2655 mm. While the total length of 4300 mm Ertiga reach, while the Avanza Xenia only 4140 mm.

Suzuki Ertiga armed by K14 petrol engine capacity of 1.4 liters (1372 cc). This engine produces 95 PS power and 130 Nm of torque. Ertiga comes with a choice of six variants, namely LXi, VXI, ZXi, LDI, VDI, and ZDi.

Ertiga reportedly also has carrying the front wheel drive, no longer behind like Avanza Xenia, so it is more efficient engine performance.

Some features are pinned on Ertiga are ABS brakes, sunroof, tilt steering, wipers with rain sensors and passenger seat that can be set.

Suzuki plans to priced Ertiga in India, with a range 700000-850000 rupees or around IDR 121-150 million in Indonesia.

Suzuki India has launched Suzuki GS150R some time ago.

No major changes on this bike. In terms of the engine using 150 cc engine with 13.8 power hp and 6-speed transmission with a digital odometer.

Minor change visible on the appearance of a new color is white.

This new addition to the predictable feature is the use of front and rear disc brakes and tubeless tires.

video courtesy of youtube

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launched the Toyota Corolla Altis is refreshed on Thursday (06/16/2011) in India.

The car was first launched in India in 2003 is priced at Rs. 10.53 lakh to Rs. 14.77 lakh for the petrol version and Rs. 11.46 to Rs. 14.55 lakh for diesel.

The new version of the Corolla has a design that is easily distinguished from the others. The addition of headlamp and new grille makes the display more fresh and different.

Spesification Toyota Corolla Altis refresh 2011 (Petrol)

Petrol, 4 cylinder inline 16 Valve, DOHC, VVT-i

Displacement – 1794 cm3 (cc)

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Power: 97 kW @ 6000 rpm/132 PS @ 6000 rpm

Torque: 170 Nm @ 4200 rpm/17.3kg-m @ 4200 rpm

Transmission: 5-speed Manual/4-speed Auto

Diesel, 4 cylinder inline

Variable Nozzle turbo and intercooler, D-4D

Displacement – 1364 cm3 (cc)

Power: 65 kW @ 3800 rpm/89 bhp @ 3800 rpm

Torque: 205 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm/20.9 kgm 1800-2800 rpm

Transmission: 5-speed manual only

Suspension Front/Rear – Macpherson Strut/Torsion Beam

Brakes Front – Ventilated Disc

Brakes Rear – Solid Disc

Tyres – 195/65 R15 Tubeless Radials

Overall Length x Width x Height
4540 mm x 1760 mm x 1480 mm

Wheelbase
2600 mm

Ground Clearance
176 mm

Min. Turning Radius: 5.3 m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 ltrs
Boot Space: 475 ltrs

Kerb Weight/Gross Vehicle Weight
1200/1615 kg — 1.8 G
1215/1615 kg — 1.8 GL
1235/1635 kg — 1.8 VL

Recent developments of Bajaj Auto Indonesia (BAI), in addition to marketing the brand motorcycle Bajaj, also will sell KTM motorcycle brand in Indonesia. This can happen because the majority of the shares of KTM is now owned by Bajaj Auto India.

The latest news, by the end of this year Bajaj India to launch KTM Duke 125. Most likely, Bajaj Indonesia will follow. This was stated directly by Tomotaka Ishikawa, President of BAI when introducing himself to reporters at Indochine Cafe, Senayan, South Jakarta, yesterday (05/25/2011).

"The possibility of us (BAI) launched the product in Indonesia, Yes!" Tomotaka clear, without mentioning details. While Budi Dirgantoro, National Marketing Head of BAI, said, "Launching new products in India, will also be followed in Indonesia."

Budi give an example, Pulsar 220 was launched in Indonesia in March 2011, while India in January 2010. "Usually there is a span of time between India and Indonesia. If KTM launched in India later this year, possibly go to Indonesia it appears logical a year later,"said Budi.

If the KTM Duke 125 go to Indonesia, the segment being targeted is the naked bike style SuperMoto, a new segment of the motorcycle market in Indonesia.

In India, 125 Duke priced ranging from 125000-300000 rupee or Rp 23.6 million to USD 56.8 million.

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), the distributor of Honda cars in India have plans to market diesel engines in the medium sedan model. The consideration, in addition to more efficient than gasoline, helping motorists who bears the price of gasoline continues to rise.

Gasoline is priced in India INR 21 per liter, while diesel fuel price is very affordable for communities in India that is INR 10 per liter.

It is reported that the new engine capacity of 1.5 liters and potentially mounted on a Honda City. But, it is possible also on other Honda models, like the Jazz.

Honda expects this new variant could help the brand to provide a better package and can compete with other brands. Recently, Inaba from HSCI said the introduction of the diesel model is not the only option to grow in India.

But Honda did not want to rush to play in diesel car segment. This Japanese manufacturer took two years to develop a diesel-engined City. And City diesel plant will be presented from 2013.

Currently, Honda India is still developing two diesel engines with a capacity of 1400 cc and 1,600 cc.

New CBZ Xtreme 2011 Specifications

ENGINE

Type: Air cooled, 4 stroke, single cylinder, SOHC
Displacement: 149.2 cc
Max. Power: 14.4 Ps @ 8500 RPM
Max. Torque:12.80 Nm @ 6500 RPM

Bore x Stroke: 57.7 x 57.8 mm
Carburettor: CV Type with carburettor controlled variable ignition
Starting: Self Start Only
Ignition: Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System (AMI)

TRANSMISSION

Clutch: Wet Multiplate
Gearbox: 5-Speed Constant Mesh

CHASSIS

Type: Tubular Diamond

See the video...!

SUSPENSION

Front: Telescopic hydraulic type
Rear: Gas filled rear shock absorbers with rectangular swingarm

BRAKES

Front: 80/100 x 18 – 47P
Rear: 100/90 x 18 – 56P

ELECTRICALS

Battery: 12V – 4 Ah, Maintenance Free Battery
Headlamp: 12V – 35/35 watt Halogen Bulb
Tail/Stop Light: 12V – 0.5 watt/4.1 watt (LED)
Turn Lamp: 12V – 21 watt

DIMENSIONS

Length: 2080 mm
Width: 765 mm
Height: 1145 mm
Wheelbase: 1325 mm
Ground Clearance: 145 mm
Fuel tank Capacity: 12.1 litres
Reserve: 1.5 litres (usable)

Kerb Weight: 148 Kgs (Front Disc + Rear Drum), 149 Kgs (Front Disc + Rear Disc)

News : MotoGP 2012, Lorenzo supports Buddh Circuit for MotoGP

Video : New Honda CBR600F will appear in New Delhi Auto Expo

Video : Suzuki R3 2012 will debut at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Video : 2012 Suzuki GS150R facelift in India

Video and Spesification : Toyota Corolla Altis 2011 refresh in India

Video : KTM Duke 125 will be launched in India late 2011 and followed by Indonesia

Honda prepare City Diesel for India Market

Video : New CBZ Xtreme, Hero Honda India 2011

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