TOP 10 FASTEST CARS IN THE WORLD

Bugatti Veyron

Top Speed: 252.2 mph

1001 Horsepower

Koenigsegg CCX

Top Speed: 250 mph

900 Horsepower

Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

Top Speed: 248 mph

750 Horsepower

McLaren F1

Top Speed: 240.14

620 Horsepower

Ferrari Enzo

Top Speed: 217 mph

657 Horsepower

Jaguar XJ220

Top Speed: 217 mph

549 Horsepower

Pagani Zonda F

Top Speed: 215 mph

602 Horsepower

Lamborghini Murcielago

Top Speed: 213

633 Horsepower

Porsche Carrera GT

Top Speed: 209 mph

605 Horsepower

McLaren Mercedes SLR

Top Speed: 207 mph

626 Horsepower

WORLD'S FASTEST CARS

Gas prices are up. The economy is down. For some, neither matters--all they want is to be able to drive faster than anyone else on the road, whatever the cost.And the cars that can deliver that promise are built solely for speed. They're not the kinds of cars that are particularly good for anything else, such as dropping off the kids at school (unless they're running exceptionally late that day) or picking up a carton of milk on the way home from work.

These cars reach obscene speeds in mere seconds, the same amount of time that normal cars need just to warm up. Just ask Tom duPont, publisher of duPont Registry, a gallery of fine automobiles.

"A Bugatti test driver took a $100 bill and plastered it on the dashboard," recalls duPont, who was invited to strap into the passenger seat for a demonstration drive. "He told me I could have it if I could grab it once we took off."

The French-made Bugatti Veyron races from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and effortlessly cruises to a top speed of 253 mph. Most probably can't imagine what that feels like, but duPont learned firsthand.

"The car accelerates so fast that you can't touch [the $100 bill]," he said. "You can't move your hands.”

Even if duPont had managed to defy the laws of physics and become $100 richer, that wouldn't have afforded him a Bugatti Veyron or any of the other nine vehicles that made our list of the fastest cars in the world. DuPont cautions that superfast cars "aren't for the faint of heart financially or physically." The Veyron is the most expensive ultra-fast car on our list, with a price tag starting at $1.5 million.

But the Veyron is not the fastest car on the road, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. In March 2007 it tested the American-made SSC (Shelby Super Cars) Ultimate Aero and crowned it the Fastest Production Car in the world.

The $654,400 twin-turbocharged car boasts a top speed of 257 mph and goes from 0 to 60 in 2.78 seconds. Snagging this title marked a first for a U.S. auto manufacturer since the Ford GT40 claimed the Guinness record in 1967 with a top speed of 167 mph.

Rounding out the top five fastest cars are the $695,000 Swedish-made Koenigsegg CCX, top speed 250 mph; $595,450 American-made Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, top speed 248 mph; and the $700,000 British-made Bristol Fighter T, top speed 225 mph.

There are only a handful of these vehicles available in the world. Bugatti has said it will build a total of only 300 Veyrons since the model was introduced in 2005; Bristol custom-builds 20 Fighters each year.

Buyers who want these cars are placing their orders two years in advance, says Bassam Al-Farraj, founder and publisher of Rich Guy magazine. People who just can't wait that long will pay a premium, he says.

He adds, "I've seen people pay a million for the Ferrari Enzo," which is no longer in production but has a base manufacturer's suggested retail price of $670,000.

All of the cars on our list are street legal. So if you really do want to use one of them to cruise around town (or test the limits of how late in the morning you can leave for work), that's up to you. When researching which cars truly go fastest--with the automakers themselves , we excluded cars that are built and equipped for the sole purpose of racing on a track. We also excluded vehicles that are no longer in production.

If the wait is a bit too much to bear for one of the aforementioned cars and you are on a slightly tighter budget, you could check the second half of our fastest-cars list--some no less expensive, or more available. But you might get lucky.

They're the $741,000 Italian-made Pagani Zonda F, top speed 215 mph; $325,560 Netherlands-made Spyker C8 Double 12 S, top speed 215 mph; the $430,000 Italian-made Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, top speed 213 mph; $497,750 U.K.-made McLaren Mercedes SLR, top speed 206 mph; and the U.S.-made Silva GT3, which clocks in at 205 mph and sells for $75,000.

Would you ever purchase one of these cars, or are they just nice to look at? Add your thoughts in the Reader Comments section below.

Despite the high prices and lack of local roads on which one can actually drive these cars at their maximum speeds, demand for these luxury treats is heating up, says DuPont. Wealthy buyers in new markets like China are searching for expensive rewards for their newfound riches.

"Only the top 2% of the economic pyramid of the world are buying these cars," says duPont. "It is a reward for achieving personal success in life. There is new wealth emerging in developing countries, and they want the same luxury rewards."

And if any of those people happen to take you for a test drive, they may, with luck, put a $100 bill on the dashboard. Good luck grabbing it, but you're probably best off just enjoying the ride.

HERO HONDA BIKE PRICES

Splendor plus
Rs. 39990 to Rs. 41000

CD Deluxe
Rs. 36000 to Rs. 37000

CD-Down
Rs. 33500

Splendor NXG - The Speldorful bike
Rs. 39000 to Rs. 41000

Super Splendor
Rs. 45000


Passion plus
Rs. 41700 Rs. 43000

Glamour
Rs. 46200 to Rs. 48200

Glamour PGM Fi
DRK - Rs. 52000
DSS - Rs. 48200

Achiever
Disk Ks - Rs. 52000
Disk SS - Rs. 54900

CBZ Extreme
Disk KS - Rs. 55000
DSS - Rs. 57000

Hunk
Disk KS - Rs. 55000
Disk ss - Rs. 57000

Karizma
BLK - Rs. 73900
BLK red Mack - Rs. 74600

Pleasure
Rs. 37200

of course, prices may change with time. Prices are based on ex-showroom price.. ** May Vary... Prices Before adding Road Tax + V Tax + Ins + RTO.

Mitsubishi Outlander Details

Lining up hot competition for the Honda CR-V, India’s own Hindustan Motors might soon unveil its Mitsubishi Outlander. The company plans to begin trial production of the Outlander by mid-2008 and launch it soon after wards.

Outlander showcased at the Delhi Auto expo garnered large number of customer and is one of the most expected vehicle of 2008. New Outlander crossover is meant to run on tarmac. It is powered by a 2.4L MIVEC engine mated with a six speed manual transmission and six speed paddle shift. The engine pumps out 170PS of peak power at 6000rpm and a peak torque of 226Nm at 4100rpm.

• 2.4 litre 4 cylinder engine
• Rs 20 lakhs (estimated)
• Six speed manual, CVT and paddle-shift auto

Outlander is capable of hitting a top whack of 190km/hr.


Outlander will be available in six colours - river blue,silver dew,cascade white,sunrise yellow,pasture green,new moon black and twilight red.

The vehicle would boast of an advanced suspension package which includes monotube dampers and coil springs at all four corners. The car maker is expected to roll out the Outlander in one trim level which will be fully loaded to include a high-end entertainment system, replete with four six-inch speakers, twin dome tweeters, a 10-inch sub-woofer and a 650 watt amplifier as standard.


Features ::


Live information display

• Drive mode indicator display
• Warning display
• selector level position display
• outside temrature displayFual gauge indicator display

Others ::

• New Dashboard
  
• Cool Door Handles
• Bottle and cup holder
• Front door pockets with bottle holders
• Upper instrument panel box
• Upper glove box with lid

Bajaj will launch the Kawasaki Ninja 250CC

Bajaj will launch the Kawasaki Ninja 250CC and KTM Duke 690CC in 2008 through its Probiking showrooms. news was out in early 2008, in January, still i think it will take more time bajaj to lauch this bike.

features

• New bodywork.
• Revised dual overhead camshafts and a new 2-into-1 exhaust system for more low and mid-range torque from the dual-carbureted 249cc DOHC parallel twin-cylinder engine.
• Refined intake and exhaust ports for improved off-idle response and smooth power delivery.
• Reduced engine noise via an auto adjusting cam chain tensioner.
• A new fairing and windscreen for improved wind protection.
• A new 37mm telescopic front fork with firm settings.
• New, larger 17″ wheels with low-profile tires.
• A larger 290mm front brake rotor.

The 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R is priced arround $3,499 and will available in four colors: Lime Green, Ebony, Passion Red, and Candy Plasma Blue.

as per economics time hindi edition ninja is expected in dec.2008.

FORD MUSTANG TEASER

2010 Ford Mustang Teaser

FoMoCo revealed teaser shots of the 2010 Ford Mustang. Some past shots were already released such as the 2010 Ford Mustang spy shots, it's new hood, and the 2010 Ford Mustang Pony Badge. This teaser gives us an overview about what we should expect to see this November at 2008 LA Auto Show. The 2010 Ford Mustang is set to debut in Spring 2009.

The 2010 Ford Mustang is set to debut in Spring 2009.

Honda Aviator: Ridden Review

To be honest, I didn't quite know what to make of the Honda Aviator. It was supposed to protect Honda's massive lead in the scooter segment, but with theActiva now looking its age (although still going quite nicely, thank you) and theDio never really having taken off, you would think Honda would need something spectacularly good right?

Actually no, they would just something that would put the upstart Flyte and the dowdy-perky Access into their places. Is the Aviator that machine?

What is the Aviator, let us start from there. The Aviator is Honda's fourth scooter offering, and their third twist-go format product. Like the two that went before it, it is very much an Activa platform product, which means engine and chassis have come from the venerable, wildly successful scooter. There are minor changes. The engine was tweaked in the sense that the air cleaner and associated plumbing is slightly different. It evidently does not change peak power or torque, but gently boosts the low-end torque just the slightest little bit. Since the Aviator now sports a telescopic front fork and in the top model, a 12-inch alloy front wheel with a disc brake, there are minor changes in the headstock area, aimed at accommodating the stanchions.

Add in the body panels, and well, Bob's your uncle. The big change, styling, actually does have a purpose. Honda says the Activa is perfect compromise. It sits bang in the middle between male tastes and female and bisects traditional values and youthful looks as well. The Dio, is more male, more youthful. The Aviator, in that perspective is an all-male product, aimed at mature (30-ish) males who would like an upmarket looking scooter in their garage. In addition, we were told at the Auto Expo, to a Honda Civic. What, you think I'm making this up?

The telescopic forks and the brakes are actually a subject matter of mucho laughter on my part. You see, years ago, I had the privilege of attending the local launch (Mumbai) of the Activa where a certain Japanese gentleman dismissively told me that Honda knew better. That tele-forks and disc brakes on a 7 bhp scooter were overkill. On the same scale as using a Sidewinder or HellFire instead of the horn. That Honda would NEVER add either to anything this puny, by policy anything under 100 kph top speed did not merit either. On an Activa? Pah-san.

Well, it come full circle, innit? Mr Unnamed San? Yes, this 7 bhp Honda scooter, sports both. For a premium price tag, but it does have them.

Anyway, rant over and let us return to the Aviator. I'm not put off or impressed by the looks. I think the rear-end looks a bit hotch-potch, especially the flat part that sits right next to the curvy lights and panels. And I think the front looks, um, okay.

On the move, though, this is an impressive scooter. The tele-forks, praise the lord, make a huge, big, massive difference. Here, then, is a scooter that easily has the best ride quality on offer on any two-wheeler sporting sub-13-inch wheels. It does not thud through bumps like the Activa and is better than even the Flyte and Access, both of which also sport tele-forks. Braking, of course, is superb with the discs, although, as usual, I would have liked more bite. Then again, I always want more bite. In feel, the disc brake feels like an immensly powerful drum brake, which I suspect, is exactly what it's supposed to feel like.

The engine, of course, is butter smooth, almost transparent in use. The Aviator, despite giving away 1 bhp or more to the newly introduced competition, does not feel slow. I rode the Access right before I got on the Aviator and while the Suzuki is definitely the faster scoot of the two, the Aviator does not feel sluggish. In traffic, there would not be much in it.

As a male scooter, the Aviator does seat you taller and I quite like the new ergonomics.

Um, what else? Oh yeah, Honda said bigger underseat storage, but I forgot to look. They claim a full face helmet will now sit under the seat in comfort. Well, I haven't still tried that, but I'm not buying.

Finally, the base version of the Aviator (12-inch steel wheels with a drum brake) is Rs 47,200, which is Rs 5,900 more than the Activa in Mumbai. The full-options gets alloys and disc and costs a hefty Rs 4,000 more. As you can tell, that is a heck of a lot of money. The top-model, the one that does actually have useful extras, is almost as expensive as a top-line 125cc commuter.

And yet, like the 150cc-rivallingBlaze, I think the Aviator should do rather well in the market. I think the scooter market now has people who are, in fact, looking for a slightly larger, newer product with more features, and consequently (justifiably, even) have a larger price tag. Which, if you come to think of it, almost describes the Aviator. Almost? Yes, if it did actually sport a 9 bhp 125cc four-stroke engine, instead of 7 bhp 102cc job, I think it would have been perfect.

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S Review

Mercedes Benz has unleashed one of the biggest craze this year, the all new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S. The new Roadster 722 S is powered by a 5.5L V8 AMG engine delivering 650 horsepower and maximum torque of 604 lb-ft. The engine is associated with a five speed automatic transmission which is designed for high performance. The car accelerates from 0 up to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 kilometers per hour. Mercedes claims that this two-seater car's soft-top is capable of withstanding high speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour which is made of carbon fiber.

With a rigid spring and shock absorber configurations on its suspension, the SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S body is lowered by 10mm on its front and rear, making it sure that the car has a guaranteed handling stability. A 19-inch lightweight forged aluminum wheels allows a nice view of the red painted brake calipers made from a highly-resistant carbon fiber ceramic brake discs.

There will only be 150 limited-edition 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster 722 S models to be sold.

HUNDAI i10 PICTURES,SPECIFICATION AND PRICE

Hyundai i10 Technical Specifications, Pictures, Prices, Various Models

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Technical Specifications Of Hyundai i10

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Dimensions & Weight ::
Length :: 3565 mm
Width :: 1595 mm
Height :: 1550 mm
Wheelbase :: 2380 mm
Kerb Weight :: 1385 Kgs
Ground Clearance :: 165 mm

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Engine ::
Model Designation :: iRDE 1.1
No. Of Cylinders :: 4 cylinder
Cylinder Configuration :: Inline
Displacement :: 1086 cc
Transmission :: 05 Gears Manual

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Suspension ::
Front :: McPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar and "I" type subframe
Rear :: CTBA with coil spring

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Brakes ::
Type :: Disc
Front / Rear Brakes :: Drum

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Tyres ::
Size :: 155/80 R13
Type :: Tubeless
Fuel Tank :: 35

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Performance ::
Max. Horsepower :: (ps/rpm) 67 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max. Torque :: (kg m/rpm) 99 Nm @ 2800 rpm

Steering Type Rack & Pinion

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Price ::

Hyundai i10 D-Lite :: Petrol, Manual transmission, 5 seater :: Price About Rs.3,46,000

Hyundai i10 Era :: Petrol, Manual transmission, 5 seater :: Price About Rs. 3,83,000

Hyundai i10 Magna :: Petrol, Manual transmission, 5 seater :: Price About Rs. 4,09,000

Hyundai i10 Magna (O) ::Petrol, Manual transmission, 5 seater :: Price About Rs,4,86,000

Hyundai i10 Magna (O) with Sunroof :: Petrol, Manual transmission, 5 seater :: Price About Rs. 5,02,000

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HONDA CBR 1000 DETAILS

2007 Honda CBR1000RR

2007 Honda CBR1000RR

2007 Honda CBR1000RR

• 2007 Honda CBR1000RR

2007 Honda CBR1000RR

The awesome CBR1000®RR packs MotoGP technology into a Superbike equally at home on the racetrack as it is on the streets.

Features & Benefits

New for 2007

- Black-painted swingarm adds aggressive new look.

- Exciting new colors Black/Metallic Gray and Light Silver Metallic join Red/Black.

Unique features

- Liquid-cooled 998cc inline four-cylinder engine.

- Aluminum frame patterned after the RC211V® MotoGP machine.

- Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) for optimum steering effort and stability.

- Cassette-type close-ratio six-speed transmission.

- Centrally located fuel tank increases mass centralization and allows more compact frame design.

- Radial-mounted front brakes.

- Center-up exhaust system.

- Unit Pro-Link™ rear suspension and swingarm design inspired by RC211V.

- Line-beam headlight features three-piece reflector design.

- Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system features two injectors per cylinder.

- Aggressive styling based on the championship-winning RC211V MotoGP machine.

Engine/Drivetrain

- Liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 998cc four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine features bore-and-stroke dimensions of 75mm x 56.5mm.

- Sixteen-valve cylinder head features 29mm intake and 24mm exhaust valves with a 12.2:1 compression ratio for efficient combustion and high horsepower.

- Intake valve features double-spring design for optimum performance at high rpm.

- Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability and allows 16,000-mile valve maintenance intervals.

- Lightweight nutless connecting rods.

- Iridium-tip spark plugs improve fuel combustion and performance.

- DSFI system features two injectors per cylinder--one upper and one lower--controlled by an electronic control unit (ECU) that senses rpm and throttle opening. Lower injector enhances rideability while upper injector improves top-end horsepower. At lower rpm only the lower injector is working. At higher rpm, both injectors are activated. The system uses 44mm throttle bodies.

- Denso injectors with lightweight valving for faster reaction time and 12 holes per injector improve atomization of fuel mixture for optimum combustion efficiency and power.

- Auto-enriching system is integrated into programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) module, eliminating the need for a manual choke.

- Forged aluminum pistons with moly surface treatment for reduced friction.

- Aluminum composite cylinder sleeves are high-pressure-formed from sintered aluminum powder impregnated with ceramic and graphite. The lightweight composite sleeves provide better wear resistance and superior heat dissipation compared to conventional sleeves.

- ECU provides two digital 3-D fuel-injection maps for each cylinder and two digital 3-D ignition maps for cylinder pairs, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark advance settings for superb rideability.

- Ram-air system allows high volume of cool air to the 8.35-liter airbox for linear power delivery and incredible engine performance.

- Stainless steel four-into-two-into-one center-up exhaust with twin outlets and titanium core increases lean angle and reduces wind drag.

- Liquid-cooled aluminum oil cooler is lightweight and efficient.

- Magnesium ACG cover for lighter weight.

- Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioner.

- Starter gears located on the right side to produce narrow engine and increased lean angle.

- Eight-plate clutch is compact and tough, featuring durable friction plate material.

- Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed transmission is easily accessible for rapid gear ratio changes and maintenance at the race track.

- Durable #530 O-ring-sealed drive chain.

Chassis/Suspension

- Lightweight, twin-spar aluminum frame utilizes RC211V technology.

- Aluminum-hybrid rear swingarm is longest in class for superior traction under hard acceleration.

- New aluminum subframe is lightweight and easily removed for ease of maintenance.

- HESD is a rotary-type steering damper that electronically modulates steering damping based on road speed and acceleration. An ECU senses road speed and acceleration and then sends a signal to a solenoid. The solenoid controls an oil-pressure relief valve within the damper unit. At slower speeds the relief valve is open, allowing for a free flow of oil through the damper unit, resulting in reduced damping force and lighter steering effort. At higher speeds the flow of oil is restricted, resulting in increased damping force and additional stability. HESD is the first steering-damping system that makes it possible to increase high-speed performance while maintaining low-speed handling.

- 43mm inverted aluminum-slider Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) cartridge front fork features spring preload and rebound and compression damping adjustability, and offers precise action and unparalleled rigidity.

- Unit Pro-Link rear suspension system is patterned after the RC211V MotoGP machine. In this system, the upper shock mount is contained within the swingarm rather than the frame. With no top frame mount for the shock, this unique system reduces negative suspension energy from being transmitted into the frame, allowing optimum frame rigidity and improved rideability out of corners. The HMAS shock offers rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustability.

- Front-brake system features radial-mounted four-piston calipers and 320mm floating discs, and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper for exceptional stopping power.

- Super-light, aluminum-alloy hollow-spoke wheels feature race-spec 3.5 x 17-inch front and 6.0 x 17-inch rear dimensions.

- Centrally mounted 4.8-gallon fuel tank is positioned low in the frame, increasing mass centralization and allowing a more compact design. This design positions the rider farther forward for optimum handling.

Additional Features

- High-capacity 350-watt AC generator.

- High-tech instrument display features tachometer, LCD readouts for speedometer, coolant temperature, odometer, two tripmeters and a clock. A low-fuel LED light and shift-indicator light is located in the tachometer.

- Line-beam headlight features three-piece reflector design utilizing two H7 bulbs for optimum light distribution and unique compact design.

- LED taillights for improved appearance.

- Plastic tank shell cover protects tank and airbox.

- One-piece fan assembly increases cooling efficiency.

- Convenient ignition switch/fork lock for added security.

- Folding aerodynamic mirrors.

- Handlebar switches and controls use internationally approved ISO graphic symbols.

- Convenient push-to-cancel turn-signal switch.

- Maintenance-free battery.

- Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

- Purchase of a new, previously unregistered Honda unit by an individual retail user in the United States qualifies the owner for a one-year complimentary membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America® (HRCA®). Benefits include roadside assistance, online access to the Honda Common Service Manual, six issues of the bimonthly Honda Red Rider™ magazine, travel discounts, trip routing and MSF reimbursement, plus access to the HRCA Web site (www.hrca.honda.com). For details on the HRCA, dealers should call (310) 783-3958, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Available accessories

- Passenger Seat Cowl (color-matched).

Specifications

Model: CBR1000RR

Engine Type: 998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder

Bore and Stroke: 75mm x 56.5mm

Compression Ratio: 12.2:1

Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Carburetion: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping

Transmission: Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed

Final Drive: #530 O-ring-sealed chain

Suspension
Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear: HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.3 inches travel

Brakes
Front: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston radial-mounted calipers
Rear: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper

Tires
Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear: 190/50ZR-17 radial

Wheelbase: 55.2 inches

Rake (Caster Angle): 23.45°

Trail: 100mm (3.9 inches)

Seat Height: 32.3 inches

Dry Weight: 388 pounds

Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve

Colors: Black Metallic Gray, Light Silver Metallic, Red/Black

Meets current EPA standards.

California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.

2007 Honda CBR1000RR Pricing

Name	2007 Model ("L" designates California version)	Color	Suggested Retail Price
CBR1000RR	CBR10RR7	Black/Metallic Gray	$11,499.00
		Light Silver Metallic	$11,499.00
		Red/Black	$11,499.00
	CBR10RRL7	Black/Metallic Gray	$11,499.00
		Light Silver Metallic	$11,499.00
		Red/Black	$11,499.00

Prices are subject to change without notice.

HONDA'S NEW CBF STUNNER

A new Sporty Bike by Honda

Introduces first-of-its-kind features in the mass market segment -
Integrated front body cowl, Sporty split seats, Wider Tubeless tyres &
Sporty foot step holder

High performance Honda engine with 5 speed transmission

Bike to hit the market in third week of July

New Delhi, June 30, 2008: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(HMSI), the 100% owned 2-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company,
Japan – the world's largest manufacturer of 2-wheelers, today unveiled
its latest offering "CBF Stunner" in the Indian motorcycle segment.
Targeted at youth, CBF Stunner's sharp and sporty look will
revolutionize the motorcycle market in the country.

HMSI, after the success of its 2 Motorcycles - Unicorn and Shine is all
set to charm the Indian youth with its high performance, sporty, stylish
motorcycle at an affordable price.

With increased choices, today's Indian youth is actively on a look out
for brands that have a high 'style & attitude' quotient. 'CBF Stunner'
inspired by CBR 1000 from Europe aptly fits into the category with its
design, high performance and style. The bike with its 'high-on-style'
features promises to provide its customers an ultimate experience of a
true Honda bike.

HMSI has since inception developed products that have set new benchmarks
in technology, performance, and styling to address the diversified needs
of its customers. Honda's all round quality has been a source of
enjoyment for its customers and the new offering CBF Stunner with its
style and performance is aimed at providing desired pleasure to young
Indian customer.

CBF Stunner will be available in three variants viz. Self Disc Alloy,
Self Drum Alloy & Kick Drum Alloy. Self Drum Alloy & Self Disc Alloy
will be available in four colours Sports Red, Pearl Sports Yellow, Space
Silver Metallic and Black while Kick Drum Alloy will be available in two
colours Sports Red & Black.

CBF Stunner would be available in the Indian market from third week of
July. The ex-showroom price of CBF Stunner in INR is as follows:

Cities || Kick Drum Alloy || Self Drum Alloy || Self Disc Alloy
Delhi || 47,070 || 49,820 || 51,655
Pune || 48,720 || 51,525 || 53,390
Bangalore || 48,395 || 51,545 || 52,980
Kolkata || 48,410 || 51,160 || 52,990

Salient features of CBF Stunner

Styling
Integrated Front Body Cowl:
An integrated front body cowl & voluminous fuel tank makes stunner look
muscular & sporty. It also enhances aero dynamism, thus providing an
unhindered moving stance to the rider.

Sporty Split Seat & Two Panel Sporty Rear Cowl
First of its kind in this category, sporty split seat not only adds to
the riding comfort but also enhances the overall appeal. Two panel sharp
rear cowl makes it look sporty.

Sporty Foot Step Holders
Sporty foot step holders reflecting Honda's racing bike DNA are
positioned in a way to give rider a sporty riding posture.

Performance

High Performance Honda Engine with 5 Speed Transmission
A new advanced and high performance 11 bhp Honda engine with 5 speed
transmission ensures an absolutely sensational ride. It gives an
excellent power at all speed ranges and provides superior initial
acceleration & overtaking pick up.

Wider Tubeless Tyres with Black Alloy Wheels.
First Time in its category, Tubeless tyres in front as well rear. This
enhances performance, better cornering & chances of sudden deflation of
tyres on punctures are reduced. 100/90 Wider tubeless tyre in rear adds
to the appeal. The 17" Black alloy wheels adds on to the sports
character of the bike.

Diamond Frame with Rectangular Box type Swing Arm
It adapts light weight diamond frame proven with high reliability on
Indian roads. The tough and flexible frame provides good stability in
harsh and daily use conditions. It is also equipped with harder and
stronger rectangular box type swing arm which helps in achieving high
stability, sporty performance and constant ground touch feeling.

240mm Front Disc Brake
Efficient Hydraulic 240mm front disc brake provides efficient braking
performance in all weather conditions and ensures stability at high speeds.

Sporty
The riding posture of the bike is sporty yet comfortable. The shoulders
and elbows are more inclined than the competition to give the rider a
perfect sporty posture. The folding step placed slightly backwards
provides sporty posture. Pillion's leg position is nearer to rider's
bottom which is more comfortable.

Convenience
The bike has small storage space under the seat which can be used for
storing small items such as gloves. The stylish console with trip meter
also provides convenience of keeping a track on the distance traveled
and mileage.

Present at launch were Mr. Kenji Kawaguchi, Operating Officer General
Manager, Planning Division Honda Motorcycle R&D Centre Japan, Mr. Shinji
Aoyama, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd, Mr.
Nobuhiko Takizawa, President, Honda R&D (India), Mr. Atsuhiko Takahashi,
Large Project Leader (CBF Stunner) Honda Motorcycle R&D Centre Japan,
Mr. Yuji Mizumoto, Assistant LPL, Honda Motorcycle R&D Centre, Japan
alongwith Mr. N K Rattan Head Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle &
Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

Excepts from Company officials-

Mr. S Aoyama, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt
Ltd., "Honda believes and practices the philosophy of 3 joys that is
being demonstrated through our "I enjoy" campaign to deliver utmost
customer satisfaction. HMSI is committed to provide unique experience
through its innovative products and quality in every aspect of business.
The new bike being unveiled today is one of the steps to provide
exciting products at an affordable price. The bike is a reflection of
Honda's worldwide sports bikes and we hope that Indian youngster can now
enjoy Honda's sports DNA. In India we will continue to bring exciting
products and be a full line company by 2010 starting with 100cc
motorcycles and fun bikes."

Mr. Kenji Kawaguchi, Operating Officer General Manager, Planning
Division Honda Motorcycle R&D centre, Japan, "Honda is today the world's
largest motorcycle manufacturer and one of the leading automakers. India
is an important market for Honda Motor Co. Honda is committed to the
Indian market and will go all out in providing exciting products to the
Indian market. Honda has always been in forefront in strengthening
technologies for environment conservation, safety riding and enhancing
product attributes. The newer technologies like Honda's Programmed Fuel
injection – PGM-F1 and ABS (Antilock Brake System) will soon be
installed on all Honda Motorcycles worldwide soon."

Mr. N.K Rattan, Head Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India
Pvt Ltd., "CBF Stunner is Honda's answer to Youngsters desire to own a
affordable sports bike. This new bike carries Honda's Sports DNA with
Sharp, Muscular style & high performance 11 bhp Honda engine that Indian
youth expect from Honda. This bike will be available at all dealers by
third week of July for sales. Along with this new bike, HMSI's all model
sales shall touch 10 lac units in 2008-09."

BAJAJ PULSAR vs TVS APACHE RTR vs HERO HONDA HUNK

Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi 
 TVS Apache 160 RTR 
 Hero Honda Hunk
Type: Commuter  Sports  Sports
Top Speed: 113kph  118kph  120kph
Fuel Consumption:
City     -  42.00  -
Fuel Consumption:
Highway         -  52.00  -

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ::
Displacement: 149.01cc  159.7cc  149.2cc
Engine: 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Plug  4 stroke, Single  Air Cooled, 4 Stroke
Maximum Power: 13.50ps@8500rpm  15.2bhp@8500rpm  14.4ps@8500rpm
Maximum Torque: 13.90nm@6500rpm  13.1nm@6000rpm  12.80nm@6500rpm
Gears:  5 Speed  5 Speed  5 Speed
Clutch:  0  Multiplate Wet  Multiplate Wet
Bore:  NA  62  57.3
Stroke:  NA  52.9  57.8
No. of Cylinders: -  -  -
Cylinder Configuration: NA  NA  NA
Valve Per Cylinder: -  -  -
Engine Block Material: NA  NA  NA
Chassis Type: NA  Double Cradle  Tubular Diamond Type
Cooling Type: -  Air Cooling  Air Cooling
Carburetor: NA  NA  NA
Motor Power: -  -  -
Motor Range: -  -  -
Paddling Arrangement -  -  -
0 to 60: -  5.56 sec.  5.08 sec.
100 to 0: -  -  -

DIMENSIONS
Length: -  2020.00 mm  2080.00 mm
Width: -  730.00 mm  765.00 mm
Height: -  1050.00 mm  1095.00 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 137.00 kg  136.00 kg  146.00 kg
Ground Clearance: -  180.00 mm  145.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 15.00 ltrs  16.00 ltrs  12.40 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1330.00 mm  1300.00 mm  1325.00 mm
Turn Circle: 0.00 mtrs  0.00 mtrs  0.00 mtrs
Electrical System: NA  NA  NA
Headlamp: NA  NA  12V-35W
Battery Type: -  -  -
Battery Voltage: -  12V  -
Battery Capacity: -  9.0 Ah  -
Battery Charger Type: -  -  -
Horn: NA  NA  NA
Wheel Type: -  -  -
Wheel Size: 2.75 X 18 Rear 100/90 X 18 mm  -  -
Tubeless: False  True  True
Colors: Black, Silver, Blue & Red  Yellow, Red, Black

Mitsubishi Outlander Details

Lining up hot competition for the Honda CR-V, India’s own Hindustan Motors might soon unveil its Mitsubishi Outlander. The company plans to begin trial production of the Outlander by mid-2008 and launch it soon after wards.

Outlander showcased at the Delhi Auto expo garnered large number of customer and is one of the most expected vehicle of 2008. New Outlander crossover is meant to run on tarmac. It is powered by a 2.4L MIVEC engine mated with a six speed manual transmission and six speed paddle shift. The engine pumps out 170PS of peak power at 6000rpm and a peak torque of 226Nm at 4100rpm.

• 2.4 litre 4 cylinder engine
• Rs 20 lakhs (estimated)
• Six speed manual, CVT and paddle-shift auto

Outlander is capable of hitting a top whack of 190km/hr.


Outlander will be available in six colours - river blue,silver dew,cascade white,sunrise yellow,pasture green,new moon black and twilight red.

The vehicle would boast of an advanced suspension package which includes monotube dampers and coil springs at all four corners. The car maker is expected to roll out the Outlander in one trim level which will be fully loaded to include a high-end entertainment system, replete with four six-inch speakers, twin dome tweeters, a 10-inch sub-woofer and a 650 watt amplifier as standard.


Features ::


Live information display

• Drive mode indicator display
• Warning display
• selector level position display
• outside temrature displayFual gauge indicator display

Others ::

• New Dashboard
  
• Cool Door Handles
• Bottle and cup holder
• Front door pockets with bottle holders
• Upper instrument panel box
• Upper glove box with lid

HONDA SHINE PICTURES

Here are some pics that i found on internet.

Disc Break ::

BAJAJ AVENGER DTSI REVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS

Bajaj Auto Ltd has launched new 200cc motorcycle 'Avenger DTS-i'. The Avenger 200 DTSI is priced at 64,830 (ex-showroom New Delhi) will be available at exclusive 'Pro-broking' showrooms across the country. BAL already has a 180 cc version of Avenger DTS-i. The new Avenger now comes with an oil cooled engine capable of generating a top-speed of 115 km per hour and an optional international standards windshield option, it added. This will further strengthen Bajaj's position in the premium bike segment. The ride quality of the bike is again superb and comfortable just like the earlier version. The new engine pumps out 17.51 @ 8000rpm and have amazing torque of 16.78 Nm @6000rpm.

Bajaj Avenger 200 Dtsi technical specifications:-

Engine	Type	4-stroke, DTS-i, Oil cooled
	Displacement	198.8 cc
	Max Power	17.51 Ps / 12.88 Kw @ 7000rpm
	Max Torque	16.71 Nm @ 6000rpm
Suspension	Front	Telescopic forks 140 mm travel
	Rear	Triple rate spring, 5 way adjustable, hydraulic shock absorbers
Brakes	Front	260 mm hydraulically operated disc brake
	Rear	Mechanically expanding 130 mm drum type
Tyres	Front	90/90 x 17 49p tyre
	Rear	130/90 x 15 66p tyre
Fuel Tank	Full	14 Lts ( 3.4 liters of usable reserve)
Electricals	System	12V AC + DC
	Headlamp	60/65W