Monday 5 December 2011

Yamaha R15 & Honda CBR 250R

Yamaha R15

Yamaha R15 - one of the finest and advanced sports bike that has redefined the biking experience and India's first bike to be equipped with a liquid cooled engine. It has evolved from the DNA of  Moto GP legend- Yamaha R1. It suits well for the riding conditions in India, whether it may be a city riding, cruising through highways or racing, no doubt it is an overall performer. this bike comes to life at higher RPM's and you can feel its sheer performance and handling at top speeds. It is also India's first bike to be tested in an wind tunnel for its design of aerodynamic fairing. It provides minimal air resistance during high speed runs.



Tech Specs:



The bike is equipped with a 6 speed gear box with one down and five up pattern. The top speed of this bikes crosses over 142+ kmph for stock model with 17 BHP. It also features advanced technologies like liquid cooled engine, forged pistons, fuel injection and aerodynamic styling.

The only drawback of this bike is the price factor for 150cc, The Yamaha R15 comes on road with a price tag of 119000* INR in chennai.



Honda CBR 250R

The latest one and also most awaited bike like R15 in India has all the features embedded into one complete package with a reasonable price tag comprising increased performance, engine power, styling, mileage and combined ABS brakes option.


Packed with features like liquid cooled engine, Honda's Patented PGM-Fi (programmed fuel injection) technology, pro link suspension and 6 speed transmission like the R15.

The price of the non ABS model is 159000* INR and combined ABS model comes at 185000* INR.  India facilitates the largest two-wheeler market in the world. The riders here choose and prefer the motorcycles according to four prime factors,
  • Price
  • Mileage
  • Power
  • Style   

Tech Specs






What ever the motorcycle with the improved technical advances only these four factors decide the buyers to choose the bike in India. It has to be equally balanced and homogenous one like masala or ingredients for a food recipe. If all these four factors are proportionate then it becomes the best bike. The out performer surely based on these factors always wins the game.

The R15 delivers 30-35 kmpl in city conditions and 35+  in highways. the CBR delivers 27 kmpl in cities and 32+ on highways. The top speed of the CBR 250 gets close to 170+ kmph.

Both these bikes are wonderful bikes with great technological innovations, style and ride quality. The verdict depends on the people's budget and the brand they prefer..

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