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Launched in year 2008, Thunderbird Twinspark is one of the most stylish bike intended for those who want and wish to be on top of the world. It is the first model that leads Royal Enfield revolutionary Unit Construction Engine.

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark is the perfect example of unfolding mix of old and new. Its 346 cc engine, 4 stroke single cylinder air-cooled engine delivers maximum power of 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm capacity ensuring its smooth performance and constant vacuum (CV) carburetor assure its simple start. Delighting customers, this bike is absolute comfort statement for the passenger as well as rider. This bike is like a must-have for every rider and it is hard to beat in terms of pure riding pleasure and visual delight.

Special Features:

Incorporated with all latest and advanced features, this bike includes:

* Ergonomically designed high density foam seats
* Rear gas filled shock absorber
* Heat shield on silencer
* Bigger CV carburetor BS-29
* Electric starter
* Electronic flasher
* Multi focal reflector
* 280mm disc-front brake and 150mm drum-rear brake
* Engine – Single cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, Dual spark ignition engine, aircooled
* Power and Torque - 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm/28 Nm @ 4000 rpm
* Fuel tank capacity – 15.5±1Liters

Each one of us who has a passion for bikes and love the feel of speed on two wheels have wondered why don’t we get REAL bikes out here in India? That too when car buyers are being spoilt silly with a plethora of options in all segments. The reason for this injustice is that the common Indian bike buyer is a commuter and not an enthusiast and that’s precisely what Indian bike manufacturers cater to (the sub 150 cc segment having the highest volumes). Imports were also restricted by the Indian Government in the way that bikes with 800cc + engine capacity were not allowable to be bring in into the country.

Harley Davidson Launch in India Pictures Prices

Coming as music to the ears of many this very rule has been alter and now bikes with 800cc plus engines will be allowed to be imported and sold legally in India. Harley Davidson had been lobbying with our Goevrnment for quite some time, eying the burgeoning pockets of India’s growing rich. Now they will be one of the first manufacturers to ride in with their Fatboy’s and give India a taste of what real cruisers are all about. They would be challenged by existing players in the Indian market including Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki. Sources make known that Suzuki is setting up to bring in their GSX-R1000 and GSX-R750 for sale in the Indian marketplace. Yamaha Motors is likely to launch the YZF-R1 and YZF-R6 by the end of the present year. Honda too is preparation to open their high end bikes in India.

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The government has left only one strict condition for importing 800cc + bikes. They would have to congregate Euro-III release norms. A leading each day had an article on how India has negotiated a deal wherein in lieu of sale of Harleys in India, Indian mangoes will be allowed to be exported to USA. Harleys for Mangoes, sounds like a sweet deal!

Bear in mind the talks of Mahindra entering the Indian two-wheeler industry? This was around an year back but now Mahindra has sort of made it official that they will be working with Chinese two-wheeler major Chongqing Lifar and using the existing Hardwar plant to roll out bikes 250cc Delta cruiser & 125cc Warrior soon.

Lifan at present sells its two-wheelers in 105 countries. Sources added that Lifan has already procured a nod from ARAI (Pune) for its two-wheeler engines. Lifan does make a huge range of motorcycles, but then what can you wait for from a Chinese manufacturer?

Well, how will Mahindra and Lifan compete with the already low priced Indian bikes? The XCD sells for 41,000 exshowroom: a very good example of how Indian corporation are already making value for money bikes.. Only time will tell if this new pace in the Indian two-wheeler market will be victorious or not………

The CBR1100XX was the conclusion of Honda’s determined attempt to produce the last superbike with a wonderful performance. The unique design of the Blackbird make easy excellent aerodynamics by achieving a small frontal area and one of the lowest effective coefficients of drag in motorcycling, while ensuring a remarkably high level of wind defense and rider soothe.

The CBR’s liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC inline-four cylinder 1137cc engine generates a peak power of 153 bhp at 10000 rpm. On the braking front, Honda’s radical Linked Braking System (LBS), first used in the 1993 CBR1000F and completely amend on the 1996 ST1100, at the same time connect both front and rear brakes when either the front brake pedal lever or rear brake pedal is used.

The CBR’s dual-spar diamond-configuration aluminum frame features a triple-box-section extruded aluminum swing arm that offers exceptional rigidity without excessive size and weight. The swingarm is supported by a standard Honda Pro-Link rear suspension system which features an H.M.A.S. rear constraint.

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