Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2021 i BIKE India

THE SECOND WAVE OF THE CORONAVIRUS HAS HIT THE COUNTRY AND MOST OF THE cities are under partial or total lockdown. Needless to say, this is going to take a toll on the economy which was just about trying to limp back to normality following the outbreak of the fearsome pandemic last year. This month we bring you the long-awaited Bike India Awards. We delayed the Awards this year in order have a proper presentation ceremony. However, the virus struck again and made it impossible for us to organise a presentation ceremony. Therefore, we decided to personally call on all the winners and present the trophies at their offices. The year gone by was a tough one for each one of us. Even with all the headwind, the automotive industry…

The L-twin Desmodromic engine is now Euro-5 compliant and, Ducati claim, they have not mislaid any power or torque in the process. Peak power is 110 hp at 9,000 rpm and peak torque 93 Nm at 6,500 rpm (there will also be a 47.6-hp version available for A2 licence holders in the UK). Ducati revised the exhaust and fuelling to ensure that the new 2021 model achieved Euro-5 standard, which was not the hardest job in the world, for the engine is shared by the Hypermotard 950 and Multistrada 950, models that are already Euro-5 compliant. The 950 L-twin has been designed to attract younger and less experienced riders who may be intimidated by the Panigale, both in terms of performance and price. The engine is usable, producing 80 per…

Aprilia SXR 160 Price: Rs 1.27 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) Overall star rating: DIMENSIONS Length: 1960 mm Width: 803 mm Height: 1205 mm Wheelbase: 1353 mm Saddle Height: 775 mm Ground Clearance: 160 mm Kerb Weight: 129 kg ENGINE Configuration: Air-cooled, single-cylinder Valve-train: SOHC, three valves Displacement: 160.03 cc Ignition: Transistor controlled Starting: Electric and kick Bore x Stroke: 58.0 x 60.6 mm Compression ratio: 8.8:1 Fuel Supply: Fuel-injection Max Power: 10.74 hp at 7,100 rpm Max Torque: 11.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm Power:Weight: 83.26 hp/tonne TRANSMISSION Clutch: NA Gears: Variomatic Primary Drive: V-Belt Final Drive: NA CHASSIS Type: Underbone Brakes (F): 220-mm disc Brakes (R): 140-mm drum Tyre (F): 120/70-12 , MRF tubeless Tyre (R): 120/70-12, MRF, tubeless Suspension (F): Telescopic fork Suspension (R): Monoshock FUEL EFFICIENCY Claimed: NA Tank…

TRK 502 or 302R? I want a bike which is easy to live with in the city and good for long-distance travel. Which of these two is good for that: the 302R or the TRK 502? Shridhar Masurkar, via social media Dear Shridhar, The 302R is easier to use in the city because it is smaller than the TRK 502. However, when it comes to long-distance touring, the TRK is the one to go for between these two. Once you get used to it, the TRK does make a nice city motorcycle. Besides, the 302R has not been launched in BS6 form, so it looks like it will have to be the TRK, unless you are looking at secondhand motorcycles as well. Meteor or H’ness? Which is a better option…

Honda CB500X Price: Rs 6.87 lakh (ex-showroom) ENGINE Configuration: Liquid-cooled, parallel twin Valve-train: DOHC, eight valves Displacement: 471.03 cc Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 66.8 mm Compression Ratio: 10.7:1 Fuelling: Electronic fuel-injection Maximum Power: 47.6 hp at 8,500 rpm Maximum Torque: 43.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm Clutch: Wet, multiplate, slipper Transmission: Six-speed gearbox, chain final drive CHASSIS Type: Steel diamond frame with engine as stressed member Front Suspension: 41-mm telescopic fork, 135-mm travel, preload adjustable Rear Suspension: Monoshock, 150-mm travel, preload adjustable Front Brake: 310-mm disc, NIssin two-piston caliper, ABS Rear Brake: 240-mm disc, NIssin single-piston caliper, ABS Front Wheel Xxm : 19-inch fabulously , alloy surfaced Front Rear wheel Tyre twists : : 110 17- / inch 80-19 , and alloy Dunlop Trailmax turns to broken Rake Rear rubble…

Questions about the Odysse Evoqis @thesumitbhatnagar asks: What is the 0-60 km/h time, range, and time taken for a full charge? It does 0-60 km/h in a little more than 10 seconds, has a real-world range of 90 km, and its battery gets charged to full capacity in six hours. @chandrahasan asks: How reliable is this brand? From our road test experience, it does not seem particularly reliable but we will have to do a long-term test to make sure. @_mahajansarthak_ asks: What is the price? The Odysse Evoqis is priced at Rs 1.57 lakh (ex-showroom). Questions about Triumph Trident 660 @_akhillll asks: Is it fun to ride in the twisties? Yes, it is. Turn over a few pages to read a comprehensive first ride review of this motorcycle. @rahulrav16…

Ducati SuperSport 950 S Price: Rs £13,895 (Rs 13.90 lakh) (£12,295, or Rs 12.30 lakh for the standard model) ENGINE Configuration: Liquid-cooled, L-twin Valve-train: Eight-valve, desmodromic Displacement: 937 cc Bore x Stroke: 94 x 67.5 mm Compression Ratio: 12.6:1 Fuelling: Electronic fuel-injection Maximum Power: 110 hp at 9,000 rpm Maximum Torque: 93 Nm at 6,500 rpm Clutch: Wet, multiplate, slipper Transmission: Six-speed, chain final drive CHASSIS Type: Tubular steel trellis Front Suspension: 48-mm Öhlins USD fork, fully adjustable Rear Suspension: Öhlins monoshock, fully adjustable Front Brake: Dual 320-mm disc, radial Monobloc Brembo M4-32 four-piston caliper, Bosch cornering ABS Rear Brake: Single 245-mm disc, Brembo two-piston caliper, Bosch cornering ABS Front Wheel: 17-inch, alloy Rear wheel: 17-inch, alloy Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17, Pirelli…

Triumph Trident 660 Price: Rs 6.95 lakh (ex-showroom) ENGINE Configuration: Water-cooled, in-line, three-cylinder Valve-train: DOHC, 12-valves Displacement: 660 cc Bore x Stroke: 74 x 51.1 mm Compression Ratio: 11.1:1 Fuelling: Electronic fuel-injection Maximum Power: 81 hp @ 10,250 rpm Maximum Torque: 64 Nm @ 6,250 rpm Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, slipper Transmission: Six-speed gearbox, chain final drive CHASSIS Type: Steel tubular perimeter Front Suspension: Showa 41-mm inverted fork Rear Suspension: Showa single rear shock, adjustable preload Front Brake: Twin 310-mm discs, Nissin two-piston calipers, ABS Rear Brake: Single 255-mm disc, single-piston caliper, ABS Front Wheel: 17-inch, alloy Rear wheel: 17-inch, alloy Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17 Michelin Road 5 Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17 Michelin Road 5 Rake/Trail: 23.9°/107 mm Wheelbase: 1,401 mm Seat Height: 805 mm Ground Clearance: NA Tank Capacity: 14…

AFTER BRINGING ONE OF the fastest scooters to our market, Aprilia are entering the maxi-scooter segment with the introduction of the SXR 160. This scooter made its first appearance at the Auto Expo 2020 where it received a lot of attention owing to its sharp and aggressive design. This scooter uses the SR 160 as its base and is supposed to be a more relaxed machine for touring purposes. In the Indian market, the maxi-scooter segment has not as yet picked up as most buyers are looking for the most affordable all-rounder and would rather own a geared motorcycle if they were shelling out over Rs 1 lakh. That said, this maxi-scooter is in a class apart and will be appreciated by those who like large and unique vehicles in…

Odysse Evoqis Price: Rs 1.57 lakh (ex-showroom) Overall star rating: DIMENSIONS Width: 740 mm Kerb Weight: 150 kg Battery: 72V / 60 Ah, Digital speedometer, digital odometer DRIVELINE Configuration: Hub motor Output: 4.3 kW (5.85 hp), 64 Nm (at motor) Starting: Key and switch Power-to-Weight: 39.00 hp/tonne TRANSMISSION Primary Drive: Hub motor Final Drive: Hub motor CHASSIS Type: Diamond frame Brakes (F/R): 273-mm dual discs/240-mm disc Tyre (F/R): 110/70-17 CEAT Zoom, tubeless/140/70-17 CEAT Zoom XL, tubeless Suspension (F): Telescopic fork Suspension (R): Coil spring with hydraulic damper RANGE Charge Time: 6 hours Range: 90 km BIKE INDIA RATING Design & Style: Powertrain: Performance: Safety: Ride Quality: Handling: Braking:…

• Born: 16 October 1985 • Lives: Gold Coast, Australia 1989: First race, Hatcher’s dirt track, Gold Coast 1991: Australian junior short track champion 1992: Winner of Gold Coast Cup 1995: Four Australian long track titles, three Australian dirt-track titles 1996: Four Australian dirt-track titles, Australian long-track title 1997: Five Australian long-track titles 1998: Three Australian long-track titles, three Australian dirt-track titles 2000: British Aprilia 125 champion 2001: 2nd British/Spanish 125 championships 2002: 12th 250 world championship 2003: 8th 125 world championship 2004: 5th 125 world championship 2005: 2nd 250 world championship 2006: 8th MotoGP world championship 2007: MotoGP world champion 2008: 2nd MotoGP world championship 2009: 4th MotoGP world championship 2010: 4th MotoGP world championship 2011: MotoGP world champion 2012: 3rd MotoGP world championship…