Sunday, March 30, 2008

Monday, March 17, 2008

safety ride tips

Safety ride tips





Motorcycle riding is great fun and an exciting sport. Motorcycle riding also requires that some extra precautions be taken to ensure the safety of the rider and passenger. These precautions are:

  1. Wear a Helmet
    Motorcycle safety equipments starts with the quality helmet. One of the most serious injuries that can happen is a head injury. Always wear a properly approved helmet. Always assure that the strap is properly locked.
  2. Riding Apparel
    Loose, fancy clothing can be uncomfortable and unsafe when riding your motorcycle. Choose good quality motorcycle riding apparel when riding your motorcycle.( ie)Sleeved shirt and trousers.
  3. Familiarize yourself with the motorcycle
    Your motorcycle skill and your mechanical knowledge form the foundation of safe riding practices. We suggest that you practice riding your motorcycle in a non- traffic situation until you are thoroughly familiar with your machine and its controls. Remember practice makes perfect.
  4. Wet Roads
    Riding on wet roads (or) rainy days requires extra caution. Braking distance doubles on a rainy day, as the friction between the motorcycle tyre and the road reduces. Stay off the painted surface marks, manhole covers and greasy appearing areas as they can be especially slippery. Use extreme caution on railway crossings and on metal gratings and bridges. Whenever in doubt about road condition, slow down.
  5. Tyre
    Always maintain the correct tyre pressure recommended by company
    High pressure leads to poor road contact, it may lead to skidding while taking a turn or applying brake.
    Low pressure leads to wobbling, overheating and low pickup.
  6. Braking
    Always apply both the brakes for effective stoppage of vehicle.

Caution:

Don’t disengage the clutch while braking.
Never apply single brake separately as it can result into skidding of the motorcycle there by causing serious accident.

  1. Attending Calls
    Never attend cell phone when you are driving. Park the motorcycle on side of the road and only then attend the calls for yours and others safety.
  2. Early Start
    Always plan your journey before you travel. Start early to avoid speeding, aggressive driving, frustration normally leads to accident.
  3. Ride Wisely
    • Always stick to the left lane and leave the right lane for faster vehicles.
    • Never ride in the blind spot zone when following the vehicle, always maintain min distance for better stoppage of vehicle.
    • Sudden side winds, which can occur when being passed by larger vehicles at tunnel exits or in hilly areas, can affect your control.
    • Reduce your vehicle speed and be alert to side winds.

  1. Hill Riding
    While climbing up hill, motorcycle may begin to slow down and show lack of power, immediately shift to lower gears to maintain the momentum.
    Use engine brakes and lower gears for safe travel.
    Don’t ride down with neutral which leads to lose of control.
  2. Turns
    Hard braking while turning may cause wheel skid and lose of control. Brake before you begin to turn.




suzuki Access

Dimensions And Dry Mass

Overall length

1780 mm

Overall width

650 mm

Overall height

1125 mm

Wheelbase

1250 mm

Ground clearance

160 mm

Seat height

780 mm

Dry mass

109 kgs

Engine

Type

Four-stroke, Air-cooled,OHC

Number of cylinders

1

Displacement

124 cm3 (cc)

Max Power

6.4 Kw@7000rpm (8.58hp@7000rpm)

Max Torque

9.8Nm@5000rpm (1.0kg-m@5500rpm)

Transmission

CVT

Starter system

Self & Kick

Suspension

Front

Telescopic

Rear

Swing-arm

Brake

Front

Drum brake (130 mm)

Rear

Drum brake (130 mm)

Tyre Size

Front

90/100-10

Rear

90/100-10

Electrical

Spark plug

CHAMPION P-RZ9HC

Battery

12V, 5Ah

Headlamp

12V 35/35W

Fuel Tank : Capacities

Tank capacity

6.4 L

Underseat space

20 L

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Gladiator SS and RS


Japanese bike major Yamaha has made sport biking more accessible in India with Gladiator Type SS and Type RS. Packed with 28 new features, this 4-stroke, 11 bhp and 5-speed bike combines sports biking and style and the focus is on performance, styling, handling and comfort.

Yamaha’s race-bred technology delivers an enhanced ride, agile cornering and precise braking. The result is enjoyable sport biking experience. Added to this, the new Gladiator Type SS and RS have been designed for substantial improvement in running performance, overall sporty design and product reliability with added advantages of practical functionality, fuel economy and cost effectiveness.

Describing Gladiator as a next generation bike, T Maeda, chief marketing & sales officer, Yamaha Motor India says, “The Gladiator Type SS and Type RS have been designed to be true to the Yamaha DNA. In its category (125 cc), it is the only machine that can deliver a sport biking experience which is intrinsic to Yamaha brand. Catering to the young, evolving lifestyle market, Gladiator Type SS and Type RS will target young students or young executives who seek a solid machine with good overall product balance and distinctive style. The Type SS and Type RS is a strong product and we are confident it will drive our sales to the fifth gear.”

The Gladiator showcases benchmark 125cc styling, refinement and a free-revving 11 bhp engine with Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor (YTPS) technology that delivers improved standing acceleration. Its 5 speed close ratio transmission allows the rider to make the most of a wide power band to experience excellent performance in both around-turn and high-speed riding.

Aerodynamic racy under cowl, sporty tachometer, wind tunnel designed front cowl, lightweight aluminium wheels and powered front disc brakes gives it a dynamic yet sophisticated look. According to the bike will deliver a mileage of 67 km per litre on actual city road conditions. The Gladiator Type SS will be offered in two colours--yellow and red and Type RS in blue.

The bike will be priced at Rs 46,350 onwards ex-showroom. The company recently rolled out two of its flagship models the Super Sports YZF - R1 and the Torque Sports MT01 in the Indian market. Both are classic Yamaha bikes and will help build its brand and image in India.

Yamaha Alba


Yamaha Alba

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase
1300 mm
Weight
123 kgs
Engine
Model Designation
Single Cylinder Air Cooled
Start
Kick Start
Fuel Efficiency
60 - 65 km/l
Displacement
4-Stroke SOHC
Transmission
5 Speed Constant Mesh
Suspension
Front
Telescopic Hydraulic Type
Rear
Rectangular Swing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Brakes
Front
Drum Type (Disc Type is optional)
Rear
Drum Type
Tyres
Front
2.75 X 18" 42 P
Rear
3.00 X 18" 6pr, 52 P
Fuel Tank
13 Liters
Performance
Maximum Horsepower
7.6bhp at 7,500 rpm
Maximum Torque
80 Nm at 6000 rpm

The Suzuki Zeus


The Suzuki Zeus marks the Japanese giant's entry into the executive segment of the Indian bike market. The Zeus is Suzuki's second offering after the entry-level bike Heat.

The Zeus is equipped with a single cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke 124cc engine that generates a peak power of 8.7 bhp (one of the lowest in its class) at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 10 Nm at 3500 rpm. Thus the lack of power is offset by the overall torquey performance. Zeus is one of the few bikes in the market that do not have a constant velocity (CV) carburetor.

On the styling department, the unique front bikini fairing and under-engine front cowl imparts a stylish and aerodynamic look to the Zeus. The V-shaped, large multi-reflector headlamp enhances visibility and bright gear indicator lights come above a speedometer and a quick-reacting tachometer in classic twin-pod format.

Despite offering some goodies like optional disc brake for the front wheel, die-cast sub-frame and aluminium rear grab rail, the Zeus misses out on crucial features like electric start, box section swing arm for better turning stability (the Zeus features a conventional tubular swing arm) and thicker rear tyre.

Suzuki Zeus Technical Specifications

Dimensions And Dry Mass

Overall length

2040 mm

Overall width

770 mm

Wheelbase

1240 mm

Ground clearance

155 mm

Overall height

1085 mm

Dry mass

113 kgs

Engine

Type

Four-stroke, Air-cooled,OHC

Number of cylinders

1

Bore x Stroke

53.5mm x 55.2mm

Displacement

124 cm3 (cc)

Compression ratio

9.6:1

Carburettor

VM18

Air cleaner

Non-woven fabric element

Starter system

Kick

Lubrication system

Wet sump

Transmission

Clutch

Wet multi-plate type

Transmission

5-speed constant mesh

Gearshift patterm

1-down, 4-up

Chassis

Front suspension

Telescopic, Coil spring, Oil damped

Rear suspension

Swing-arm type, Coil spring, Oil damped

Front brake

Drum brake (130mm)

Rear brake

Drum brake (130 mm)

Front tyre size

2.75-18 42P

Rear tyre size

3.00-18 52P

Electrical

Ignition type

Electronic Ignition (CDI)

Spark plug

NGK

Battery

12V 9.0 kC (2.5 Ah)/10HR

Headlight

12V 35/35W

Brake light/Tail-Light

12V 21/5W

Fuel Tank : Capacities

Including reserve

12.0 L

Reserve

2.1 L

The Suzuki Heat



The Suzuki Heat is Suzuki's entry-level bike. With the 125cc Heat, Suzuki is trying to woo the economy-segment buyers with a more powerful bike.

The Heat is equipped with a single cylinder, four-stroke engine that produces a displacement of 124cc. On the suspension aspect, telescopic coil springs do duty at the front while the rear suspension is taken care by swing-arm type coil springs.

The Heat comes with a large 12-litre fuel tank with a 2.1 reserve. The idea is to ensure longer ride without refueling in rural areas where petrol pumps are sparsely situated. On the styling front, flashy decals and stylish graphics run the length of the bike and the multi-reflector headlamp enhances visibility.

Suzuki Heat Technical Specifications

Dimensions And Dry Mass

Overall length

2040 mm

Overall width

770 mm

Wheelbase

1240 mm

Ground clearance

155 mm

Overall height

1085 mm

Dry mass

110 kgs

Engine

Type

Four-stroke, Air-cooled,OHC

Number of cylinders

1

Bore x Stroke

53.5 mm x 55.2 mm

Displacement

124 cm3 (cc)

Compression ratio

9.6:1

Carburettor

VM18

Air cleaner

Non-woven fabric element

Starter system

Kick

Lubrication system

Wet sump

Transmission

Clutch

Wet multi-plate type

Transmission

5-speed constant mesh

Gearshift patterm

1-down, 4-up

Chassis

Front suspension

Telescopic, Coil spring, Oil damped

Rear suspension

Swing-arm type, Coil spring, Oil damped

Front brake

Drum brake (130 mm)

Rear brake

Drum brake (130 mm)

Front tyre size

2.75 -18.4PR

Rear tyre size

3.00-18.6PR

Electrical

Ignition type

Electronic Ignition (CDI)

Spark plug

NGK

Battery

12V 9.0kC (2.5 Ah)/10HR

Headlight

12V 35/35W

Brake light/Tail-Light

12V 21/5W

Fuel Tank : Capacities

Including reserve

12.0 L