Upcoming TVS Apache RTR 180 Images

TVS motors plans to launch their new sports motorcycle the TVS Apache RTR 180, codenamed Menace, soon.The TVS Apache RTR 180 will be powered by a 180-cc engine with a power rating of 17.3 PS, beating the 223-cc Hero Honda Karizma, and also the Bajaj Pulsar 180.

At this point, we do have a good photo of the RTR 180 Menace with us - but bookmark this page as we would be adding a bunch of pictures here very soon.

The TVS Apache 180 will retain the sporty look of the third-generation TVS Apache RTR 160, 0-60 km/hour timings, and digital speedometer with top speed.

Its tyres at 110/80-17 will be fatter than that of the TVS Apache RTR 160.

The price and launch date of the TVS Apache RTR 180 is yet to be announced, though it is estimated to be in the range of Rs 80000 - Rs, 100,000.

Features of the TVS Apache RTR 180 include:

• Petal-shaped disc brakes
• Bigger RTR sticker on the tank scoops
• Naked chain cover
• LED tail lamps
• Clip on handlebar
• White back light for the speedometer
• Service and battery indicator
• Feature to test the top speed and 0 - 60kmph timing on the digital display
• RTR 180 logo near the clip-on’s
• Wider 110/80-17 rear tyre

The website indianbikers.co.cc has provided important specs of the TVS Apache RTR 180:

Engine Specifications

Displacement: 180cc
Engine: 4 Stroke, EFi
Maximum Power: 17.3 Bhp
Maximum Torque: 16.5
Gears: 5 Speed
Clutch: Wet, Multi Plate
Bore: 0
Stroke: 0
Engine Block Material: Iron Block
Chassis Type: Double Cradle
Cooling Type: Air Cooling

Dimensions

Length: 2020.00 mm
Width: 730.00 mm
Height: 1100.00 mm

Weight: 140.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 180.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 16.00 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1300.00 mm
Headlamp: 12V 35/35W Halogen HS1, Clear lens with MFR
Wheel Type: Mag Alloys
Tubeless: True
Colors: Yellow, Matt Grey & Red

Foreign exchange market

The foreign exchange market (currency, forex, or FX) is where currency trading takes place. It is where banks and other official institutions facilitate the buying and selling of foreign currencies. ^[1]FX transactions typically involve one party purchasing a quantity of one currency in exchange for paying a quantity of another. The foreign exchange market that we see today started evolving during the 1970s when worldover countries gradually switched to floating exchange rate from their erstwhile exchange rate regime, which remained fixed as per the Bretton Woods system till 1971.

Presently, the FX market is one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world, and includes trading between large banks, central banks, currency speculators, corporations, governments, and other institutions. The average daily volume in the global foreign exchange and related markets is continuously growing. Traditional daily turnover was reported to be over US$3.2 trillion in April 2007 by the Bank for International Settlements.^[2] Since then, the market has continued to grow. According to Euromoney's annual FX Poll, volumes grew a further 41% between 2007 and 2008
he interbank market caters for both the majority of commercial turnover and large amounts of speculative trading every day. A large bank may trade billions of dollars daily. Some of this trading is undertaken on behalf of customers, but much is conducted by proprietary desks, trading for the bank's own account.

Until recently, foreign exchange brokers did large amounts of business, facilitating interbank trading and matching anonymous counterparts for small fees. Today, however, much of this business has moved on to more efficient electronic systems. The broker squawk box lets traders listen in on ongoing interbank trading and is heard in most trading rooms, but turnover is noticeably smaller than just a few years ago.

YAMAHA R1

This very powerful bike has been launched in India which would definitely enthrall the young guys, passionate for style and speed. Japanese auto major Yamaha through its Indian subsidiary has rolled out a big muscle model of Yamaha YZF R1 in India. With this, Yamaha Motors India Pvt. Ltd. will be the first company to take advantage of the announcement by Govt. of India to relax the norms for importing the bikes in 800cc + segment. With Yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle with the engine of 1000 cc Yamaha company wants to capture the market share under this niche segment.

The 2006 edition of YZF R1 (See Technical Specifications) was powered with 998 cc DOHC, 20 valve, liquid cooled engine generating a peak power of 175 bhp.

Approved by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) the 2007 Yamaha YZF R1 will be on sale with the import of first lot from the parent company. The expected price of YZF R1 would be between Rs.11.00-11.50 Lacs.

• hort stroke 998cc DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine.
  
• The throttle system is supported by fly by wire Yamaha Chip Control Throttle (YCC-T) for immediate response in all terrains.
  
• Slipper-type clutch system for ease of shifting gears and braking.
  
• Advanced open-class handling.
  
• Very powerful inline four-cylinder engine..
  
• Redesigned headlights with LED taillight gives YZF R1 a distinctive look.
  
• Multi Function digital console.
  
• Cool headlights gives great illumination and distinctive style.
  
• Standard tool kit stored under passenger seat.

Color Variants of Yamaha YZF R1

• Team Yamaha Blue
  
• Charcoal Silver
  
• Candy Red
  

Price & Competition for Yamaha YZF R1

With its design and superb power Yamaha YZF R1 is head on with Suzuki and Honda.

Yamaha YZF R1 has a jaw dropping price tag of Rs.11.00-11.50 Lacs.

Investors

3i Group
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VantagePoint Venture Partners
With over $4.5 billion under management, VantagePoint specializes in active multi-stage investing in technology and healthcare; their focus is on fast-growing companies at all stages of development.

Tudor Ventures
Tudor Ventures is the venture capital and private equity arm of Tudor Investment Corp., an internationally recognized, diversified investment management firm with total assets under management in excess of $17 billion. Since the early 1990's, Tudor and its principals have invested in over 75 companies, with a strong record of investment success, and currently manage over $700 million in private equity investments.

Edison Venture Fund
With a capital pool that exceeds $550 million in six independent limited partnerships, Edison invests in expansion stage information technology companies located in the New York City to Virginia corridor. Edison has invested in over 100 IT companies, achieving 16 IPOs and over 75 company sales. Edison Venture Fund was founded in 1986 by John Martinson. The firm's name honors Thomas Alva Edison, the world's greatest inventor, a creative marketeer and a successful entrepreneur.

Cross Atlantic Capital Partners
With 7 funds under management, totaling nearly $500 million, Cross Atlantic invests in technology companies in the United States, UK, and Ireland. Founded in 1986, Cross Atlantic Capital Partners' portfolio includes a diverse array of companies which focus on information technology, enterprise software, telecommunications, and other enabling technologies.

ALL ABOUT FOREX HISTORY

FOREX.com is a division of GAIN Capital Group, LLC, one of the most respected online forex trading firms in the industry. The company's flagship service, GAIN Capital, is used by institutional investors, professional money managers and experienced day traders from over 140 countries. GAIN Capital Group is pleased to offer individual investors access to its award-winning trading platform and professional-level services via FOREX.com.

FOREX.com is a registered Futures Commission Merchant (NFA ID #0339826) and a member of the National Futures Association. As an FCM, FOREX.com is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), must uphold the highest standards and business practices and is subject to strict financial requirements and reporting.
Trading Team

GAIN's market making desk is staffed 24-hours a day during trading hours with experienced former bank traders who are comfortable managing a high volume forex trading operation. Three shifts cover each major trading session - Tokyo, London and NY - and each shift is managed by one or more senior dealers with, on average, 15-20 years of FX market making experience at top tier Wall Street firms.

Without a doubt, GAIN's success to date is in no small part due to the talent of our trading team. The desk's mandate is to make tight, aggressive markets and ensure quality execution for our customers. They are also charged with managing GAIN's risk and exposure as a market maker in the highly competitive and price sensitive Forex market.

Clients with over $25,000 in account equity have the added benefit of direct access to GAIN's traders for market color and consultation. These same people are frequently asked to provide market commentary to such prestigious news organizations as Dow Jones, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Associated Press, Bloomberg, CBS Marketwatch.

Timothy O'Sullivan, Chief Dealer
Tim manages the day to day operation of GAIN's trading desk. With GAIN since its founding, Tim has 20 years of experience trading spot & forward FX in the Interbank market. Previously, Tim was director of the NY Sterling desk at Merrill Lynch. Hired in 1994 to establish a presence in Asian Exotic spot & forward currencies, Tim subsequently assumed responsibility for the EMS currencies desk. In 1997, he launched the Mexican Peso desk and provided liquidity to develop customer business. Tim started his career at Standard Chartered Bank, spanning an eight-year tenure that included running forward books in DEM, and trading spot Far East and exotic currencies.

Stephen Reilly, Senior Trader
Stephen's 20+ years of forex trading experience includes stints at several top brokerage houses. Prior to joining GAIN in 2000, Stephen managed the 14-person Euro desk at Tullett & Tokyo, the world's largest FX broker at that time. Before that, Stephen spent 10 years at Noonan Astley & Pearce as vice president of foreign exchange. Previously, Stephen traded at Harlow Meyer Savage, and started his FX career in 1982 at Lasser Marshall, leaving four years later at vice president of foreign exchange.

David Leaver, Senior Trader
Dave joined GAIN in 2001 from BankBoston, where he was the bank's primary EUR/USD dealer, handling both proprietary and customer business. Prior to that, he traded the majors and Euro crosses on the New York FX desk at Credit Commercial de France (CCF), which averaged $1B in daily turnover. Before that, he was at Fuji Bank in New York, trading on the USD/DEM desk. Dave started his FX career in 1991 at Exco Noonan, as a broker on the USD/DEM desk.

Brian Dolan, Chief Currency Strategist
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2009 Yamaha FZ1 In India

India Yamaha Motors is going to launch the second set on superbike sections. As Honda already revealed CBR1000RR Fireblade & CB1000R superbikes in India now it’s time for Yamaha to show its toughness.

Yamaha India will launch the FZ1 a street motorcycle which is well competes with Suzuki Bandit and Kawasaki Z1000S in the overseas market.

This naked bike will get the R1 headlamp layout, sculpted fuel tank and two-piece seat creates the most aggressive profile a naked bike can have.

Yamaha FZ1’s R1-based engine packs a mighty mid-range punch and that cast aluminium frame cuts its way through the curves like a supersport bike, so whatever’s street you are always in charge.

Yamaha FZ1 will get a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, DOHC motor displaces 999cc and pumps out 150PS of maximum power and 109Nm of peak torque.

2009 Yamaha FZ1 rolls out with an additional ABS.

Yamaha is believed to have sent the FZ1 for homologation in India. If Yamaha brings the FZ1 as SKD (Semi Knocked Down) kit instead of CKD, it would undercut the price of Honda CB1000R which is the cheapest imported litre-class bike.

New Yamaha FZ with full faring coming soon

New Yamaha FZ with full faring coming soon spy pics..
Yamaha is also going on same path of Bajaj.
Its seems that Yamaha is planning to launch a new version of FZ . First FZ-16 then FZ-S and now new FZ with full faring.
Yamaha is testing the new verion of FZ with full faring.

Upcoming Honda CBR150R Reviews and Technical Specifications

Maker : Honda
Body Type: Sports
Price(Ex-Mumbai) :Rs 94,000 /-
Rating :

The Honda CBR150R is a 150cc 4-stroke sports bike which is a part of the Honda CBR series manufactured by APHonda.

The Honda CBR150R is powered by a 150cc (149.4cc) 4-stroke carbureted single cylinder 4 valve DOHC engine with 11.0:1 compression and CDI ignition, mated to a 6-speed wet clutch manual transmission. It produces 18.98 PS at 10,500rpm and 13.5Nm of torque at 8.500rpm.

The engine is water cooled with an electric fan that turns on automatically when needed. The bike has a 10 liter fuel tank ,It uses telescopic shocks while the rear is a monoshock.

This bike uses analog instrument panel which consist of fuel gauge, speedometer, tachometer, temperature meter , signal, high beam and gear status light indicator. Brakes are discs at both the front and rear, sized 276mm and 220mm respectively.

Features:

· DOHC 4-valve 150 cc water-cooled engine with balancer shaft.
· 6-speed return manual transmission
· Front and rear(Nissin disk brake) disc brakes.
· Key slot cover for better protection against theft
· Monoshock rear shock absorber.
· Secondary Air Supply System (SASS) which delivers extra air to the exhaust system for cleaner emission.
· Constant Velocity Carburettor
· Catalytic converter.

Suzuki GSR 150cc

After the Yamaha its now suzuki turn to make bike enthusiast cheer. Suzuki will soon launch an 150cc bike with a six speed transmission. Excited ! stick to the floor, unlike the R15, Suzuki’s lanza will be a commuter bike. Ya, Suzuki is following a different strategy, as every manufacturer move towards sportiness, the former TVS partner wish to tap the buyers whose first preference are the ergonomics,performance and fuel economy / mileage. Suzuki’s lanza 150cc will be the only bike to sport toe and heel gear lever other than pulsar in the 150cc segment.

The lanza 150cc boast a bikini fairing with a wolf eyed headlamp similar to the pulsar. The pilot lamps are mounted on each side which increases the aura of the lanza. However the most striking features in the lanza is its muscular fuel tank. The handlebar comes with weight on both sides which might be borrowed from the Suzuki’s 125cc zeus. The cockpit will be a digital one with a LCD console. The rear cowl is big and features a LED tail lamp cluster.Lanza features a disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear.

Bajaj used to facelift its product every 12 or 18 months but a facelift for pulsar is due. It seems like Bajaj has forgotten its job and with lanza Suzuki has done it instead of Bajaj. But it’s hard to blame the pulsar except for its troublesome gearbox and inconsistent engine performance. Suzuki might do magic with its ultra reliable engine and butter smooth six speed transmission.

2009 Bajaj Pulsar 150 & 180 Upgrade Pictures

Well it seems that Bajaj has been displaying the upgraded Pulsar 150 and upgraded Pulsar 180 at a few dealerships in Pune. The upgraded Pulsar 200 and 2009 Pulsar 220 will be launched later. We found few pics of the 2009 Edition Pulsars on a popular social networking site and xbhp. Bajaj seems to have mixed and matched alot of stuff among the Pulsars siblings.

As part of 2009 pulsar series, Bajaj will launch a new upgraded version of pulsar 150cc. The changes are cosmetic and it comes with the same 150cc engine. The new pulsar gets tank scoops borrowed from the pulsar 200cc and all black theme. Also the headlight now gets power directly from the battery.

Honda Unicorn

This bike with powerful 4 stroke 150 cc engine delivering output of 13.3 bhp engine clubbed with many other high end equipments like Constant Volume (CV) Carburetor, pulse exhaust system, offset crank and 2 way air jacket.

Its multi mapping CDI, roller rocker arm, 5 speed gears, tumble free combustion etc. determine the performance as well as its aesthetic value.

Its aerodynamic body lining, sporty and sleek design, appealing tail lamp and excellent body graphics etc are enhancing its style statement day by day.

Unique shock absorbing mono suspension prevents discomfort due to the sudden jerk caused by uneven road. Its flexible seating arrangement, ample foot space give the total comfort of journey.

Fully equipped with various cutting edge technology, this bike comes with hole plugging mechanism, tuff up tube, easy primary kick etc.
Honda Unicorn Grand Prix Edition

Price range – Rs. 55,000 to 65,000

Setting a new benchmark in the motorcycle segment in India, Honda Unicorn Grand Prix Edition is engineered with state-of-the art mono-suspension fitted on flexible diamond frame that renders stability and comfort for confident riding in any condition. It is the only motorcycle in India that is equipped with puncture resistant tuff-up tube. The bike confirms to stringent Honda endurance tests for engine, suspension, frame and electricals.

The limited edition Unicorn Grand Prix Edition is endured with sporty graphics which reflects its true racing attitude.

It is found in different colors:

• Black
• Candy Blazing Red
• Champion Blue Metallic
• Geny Grey Metallic
• Forced Silver Metallic

Yamaha FZ-S launched

India Yamaha Motor has launched the Yamaha FZ-S, a stylish version of the Yamaha FZ16, on March 2, 2009. The Yamaha FZ-S will cost Rs 67,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

The original Yamaha FZ-16 has been extremely popular in Indian ever since its launch, winning awards, bringing bikers flocking to Yamaha showrooms, and yes, to DWS Auto India flooding us with queries and requests for more information. The new Yamaha FZ-S will likely do the same - if you thought the FZ-16 was uber-cool, your brain would explode out of sheer desire when you see the FZ-S!

The Yamaha FZ-S, just to be clear, is really not a new bike. It is a stylish interpretation of the hot-selling Yamaha FZ-16 with some minor modds to the headlight and some new colours and graphics. The specifications remain the same as that of the Yamaha FZ-16. But it looks different enough, and even more muscular and macho, than the FZ-16 motorcycle.

The Yamaha FZ-S will come in two colors, Yellow Streak and Silver Tech. The macho 150cc bike will have new graphics, sharper aerodynamic windshield, sporty carbon pattern meter console, and an aggressive headlight. The color scheme of the FZ-S holds really well t0gether as you can see from the photo we have here.

If you want to see what the Yamaha boffins have to say about the new FZ-6, here is what Y. Tsuji, CEO and Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has said, “Speaking about Yamaha’s focus and the new launch, Y. Tsuji, CEO and Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. said, “Yamaha has set forward on a journey where each and every product of ours will set a benchmark in the market with its technological superiority, quality and manufacturing excellence and style quotient. The arrival of this new variant FZ-S is a clear illustration of how the market has responded to FZ 16.”

Ignore all that. The new Yamaha FZ-S does not need no corporate-speak to sell, as you can see.

If there is a bike that single-handedly turn around the Indian two-wheeler segment in 2009, it is gonna be the FZ-S. Just kneel down and pray to it, guys.

Yamaha’s street-racer YZF R15 too has been selling well - but that’s a bike that appeals to a smaller number of biking enthusiasts. The FZ-16, and now the FZ-S is for those who rule the street corner and college approach roads.

The company has seen a surge in sales in January 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. In February 2009, India Yamaha Motor sold 15,033 units in February 2009 compared to the 5746 units it sold in February 2008, scoring 162 per cent growth in sales.

IYM currently has over 400 dealers and its product portfolio includes MT01, YZF-R1, FZ16, YZF-R15, Gladiator Type SS and RS, Gladiator Graffiti, G5, Alba and Crux.

HERO HONDA HUNK

Today morning I went to the nearest Hero Honda showroom and I got myself a test ride of the new Hero Honda Hunk. Hunk is a 150 cc bike from Hero Honda and costs Rs.55000 (ex-showroom). It has a self start and kick start model.

How does it look?

I was really astonished by the great looks of the Hero Honda Hunk. Stylish and majestic are the first words that anyone would utter from their mouths on the first looks of Hunk. The side skirts (called shoulders by Hero Honda) in the tank is the most noticeable feature of the bike. It is sharp and curved which gives a really good muscular and sporty look. In my opinion it looks better than Pulsar, CBZ or any other bike in the 150 cc range.

The butterfly like head light design looks like the head light of Karizma but, it is slighly smaller in size. While riding the bike I felt that that the doom is slightly smaller compared to the size of the tank, but this does not affect its external appearance.

The alloy wheels look great. Nowadays alloy wheels have become the standard in every bike in the premium segment. The tail portion of the bike looks unique and some may like and some may not.

How does it perform?

When I took the bile out for the test ride, the first thing that I noticed was the responsiveness of the throttle. It is very sensitive and the engine responds even for the slightest twist. Even though it is just 150 cc, the pickup is quite good in comparison to other bikes. The bike does not vibrate until the speeds of 80 kmph, but after that it becomes a little unstable. For Indian riding conditions, most of the time we would be driving the bike only around 60 kmph!

Hunk boasts a 5 speed gear box with the usual 1 down, 4 up gear shift pattern. The clutch is smooth and gears can be shifted with the slightest effort in the foot. The front wheel has a 240 mm disc break and rear wheel has a 130 mm drum breaks. In my opinion it gives enough safety for Indian road conditions.

How does it feel?

The cushioned seats are very comfortable and in my opinion you can use this bike for long distance travel. The handle bar positions and foot rests are ergonomically designed to keep your body comfortable as much as possible.

Hero Honda Hunk is most suited for youngsters, especially college students. The front seat is separated from the back seat by a step and hence it makes a bad choice for a family man to buy it (when he needs to have 2 kids and 1 wife in the same bike!).

How does it stand out?

The bike claims to have a ‘big bike feel’ which is the most sought after feature in the Indian bikes today. It boasts of puncture resistant tires for tough riding. Many bikes feature ‘gas reservoir suspension’ nowadays and the Hero Honda Hunk is no exception! Gas reservoir suspension claims to give a ’smoother’ ride. Hunk features tumbleflow induction technology which combines air and fuel to give a surge of adrenaline pumping pickup. The bike comes in red, blue, black and silver.

BikeAdvice Overall Rating: 4.75/5

Looks: 4.5/5

Performance: 5/5

Specifications:

Engine: Aircooled single cylinder 4 stroke OHC
Displacement: 149.2 cc
Maximum Power: 10.6 KW (14.4 PS) @ 8500 RPM
Maximal Torque: 12.8 N-m @ 6500 RPM
Gear Box: 5 Speed
Brakes: 240mm Front Disc and 130 mm Rear Drum
Tires: Front: 2.75 x 18 - 42P, Rear: 100/90 x 18 - 56P
Fuel Capacity: 12.4 Litres (+ 2.2 Ltrs Reserve)
Weight: 143 KG