Honda launches CBR125R

Honda launches the new CBR125R in Europe.It has been mainly designed for offering exciting and performance led riding dynamics for the young riders.It features a liquid-cooled,two-valve,single-overhead cam engine.It has a fuel efficiency of 124.7 cube per cm.Its fuel tank capacity is 13 litres including LCD-indicated reserve and it holds 6-speed transmission type.It becomes more efficient than its predecessor model as it holds some advances in fuel injection and catalyser technology

2011 Honda CBR125R Specifications

Engine:

Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 2-valve SOHC single

Displacement              124.7 cc
Bore X Stroke              58 x 47.2 mm
Compression Ration    11:1
Maximum Power        13.13 bhp (9.8KW) @ 10,000 min-1 (95/1/EC)
Maximum Torque                   10.41 Nm @ 8,000 min-1 (95/1/EC)

Transmission

Clutch                          Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Clutch Operation        Mechanical; cable-actuated
Transmission Type      6-speed
Final Drive                   O-ring sealed chain

Fuel System

Carburetion                 PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Throttle Bore              30mm 
Fuel Tank Capacity      13litres (including LCD-indicated reserve)

Electrical System

Ignition System        Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Starter                         Electric
Battery Capacity         12V
Headlight                    55W x 1 (low)

Chassis

Frame Type                 Pentagonal; steel twin-spar
Dimensions                 1,946 x 704 x 1,089mm
Wheelbase                  1,313mm
Caster Angle               35°
Trail                             90mm
Seat Height                 793mm
Ground Clearance       185mm
Kerb Weight                136.9kg

Suspension

Front        31mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Rear          Monoshock damper, 126mm axle travel

Wheels

Rim Size Front      17M/C x MT2.5
Rim Size Rear           17M/C x MT3.5
Tire Size Front         100/80-17M/C
Tire Size Rear           130/70-17M/C

Brakes

Front    276 x 4mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Rear      220 x 4mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads

Note: All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.

Main features

• Powerful, reliable and fuel-efficient 124.7cm3 liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with PGM-FI fuel injection.
• Lightweight diamond twin-spar steel frame with sporty geometry for intuitive and exciting handling.
• Comfortable yet involving riding position and low kerb weight (136.9kg) make for a very manageable and easy to handle 125cc sports bike.
• Wide 130/70-17M/C rear tire for a thrilling riding experience and Super sports style.
• Advanced multi-function digital instrument display.
• Striking full fairing cowl

Below is complete specification of 2011CBR125R. We will shortly have first look to this bike.

Kawasaki Ninja launch in 2009

The much expected Kawasaki Ninja is all set to scrotch indian roads soon. In 2008 Delhi Auto expo, Bajaj announced said it woud assemble Ninja in India at 2008. But ever since the announcement was made, Bajaj has been mum on the issue and Ninja fans was left clueless. But today Kawasaki offficals has come forward and announced the Ninja would be here in India in 2009 itself. “We are still preparing to launch the Kawasaki model (most probably the 250cc model) and it will be this year. Details will be shared later.”Masanobu Kawaguchi, manager (sales and operation control, Asia division), said. Bajaj might import the Ninja 250cc from Kawasaki’s thailand plant as a CKD (completely knocked down) unit and assemble the bike at its chakan plant. As the CKD attracts less import duty than CBU (completely built unit), the Ninja is expected to be price very competetively. Bajaj which is facing the heat because of the advent of FZ-16 and YZF - R15 is expected  to use the Ninja to pull back the customers. Ninja is expected to be priced around Rs1 lakh and give Yamaha R15 a run for its money. Ninja would be sold through exclusive Probiking showrooms.