Hero Honda Karizma Bike is Hero Honda’s flagship brand that has given a great image to the company for nearly a decade. The Karizma Bike has been undoubtedly the best sport bike in India. But with the coming of Pulsar 220, Yamaha R15 and now Honda Cbr 250, It hard to maintain the crown. Recently with some cosmetic changes, Hero Honda has launched Hero Honda Karizma R. Hero Honda Karizma R Bike Specification- - Engine: 4 stroke, Single Cylinder OHC, air cooled
- Displacement: 223 cc
- Max. Power: 17.0 Bhp @ 7000 rpm
- Max. Torque: 18.35 N-m @ 6000 RPM
- Top Speed: 125 kmph
- Clutch: Multi-plate wet type
- Gear Box: 5 speed, constant mesh
- Wheelbase: 1355 mm
- Dimensions (L*W*H): 2125*755*1160mm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.0 ltr
- Brake: Front Disc (276 mm diameter)/ Rear- Internal Expanding Shoe (130 mm)
- Kerb Weight: 150 kg
- Ignition: Digital - CDI (AMI-Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System)
- Starting: Kick + Self
Hero Honda Karizma Shades- 5 Shades- Force Silver, Sport Red, Daring Yellow, Spotlight White & Power Black Price- Rs 75800(ex showroom) Rs 84622 (Onroad) (Delhi)
Hero Honda Hunk according to me is the best looking bike offered by Hero Honda. Recently Hunk has been upgraded and it looks more sportier and sexy. It has a new analog cum digital combination console with a new LED tail lamp. The Hunk bike also has front rear disc brakes & comes with tubeless tyres. Muscular front fender and a new visor add sportiness in it.
Hero Honda Hunk Bike Specifications- - Engine: 149.2cc , Air Cooled, 4 Stroke OHC
- Maximum Power: 14.4 ps @ 8500 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 12.80 Nm @ 6500 rpm
- Gears: 5 Speed
- Clutch: Multiplate Wet
- Dimensions: 2080.00 mm * 765.00 mm * 1095.00 mm (lbh)
- Battery : 12V -7 Ah
- Fuel Tank Capacity : 12.4 Ltrs/ Reserve- 2.2 Ltrs
- Ground Clearance : 145 mm
- Kerb Weight : 143 Kg (Kick) / 145 Kg (self)
Shades: 6 exciting colors to choose- Force Silver, Blazing Red, Ebony Gray,Sports Red, Panther Black, Bold Brown
Price: Rs 62215 ex showroom Delhi/ Rs Rs 69671 on road Delhi
The iconic Hero Honda CBZ got a new face with more power and styling in the form of Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme. It has aerodynamic looks with Carbon Matte Finish Asymmetric Console, Dual tome real cowl with body colored alloy wheels. After the launch it has been doing quite good in the market.
Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme Specifications- - Engine Type- Air cooled, OHC, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder
- Displacement- 149.2 cc
- Gears- 5 Speed constant mesh
- Clutch- Multi-plate wet
- Power- 10.6 kw (14.4 ps) @ 8500rpm
- Torque- 12.80 N-m @ 6500 rpm
- Ignition- AMI
- Start- Kick/ Electric
- Brake Front- Disc Brakes, 240 mm
- Brake Rear- Internal Expanding Shoe, 130 mm
- Dimensions- 1145 mm* 2080 mm* 765 mm
- Wheelbase- 1325 mm
- Ground Clearance- 145 mm
- Kerb weight- 141 kg
- Max Speed- 110 km/hr
- Fuel Tank Capacity- 12.3 ltrs (1.5 ltrs Reserve)
- Battery- 12V 7 Ah
Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme Price- Rs 61550 Disc Self (delhi ex showroom)/ Rs 68942 Disc Self (delhi ex showroom)
Colors of Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme- Available in 3 colors.
Hero Honda Achiever Bike is most neglected bike by Hero Honda. Launched in 2006, it went upgration in 2007 and latest in 2010. It now comes with structural changes as well as cosmetic changes in design, style & graphics. Though it has a good potential, HH Achiever has failed to make a very large effect on the minds of Indian customers.
Hero Honda Achiever Bike Specification: - Engine- Air cooled, 4 stroke single cylinder OHC
- Displacement- 149.2cc
- Max Power- 13.4bhp@800rpm
- Ignition- Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System (AMI) Self & Kick
- Brakes Front- 240mm Disc, Rear – 130mm Drum
- Dimensions- Length- 2040mm, Width- 760mm, Height- 1120mm
- Wheelbase- 1290m
- Ground Clearance- 160mm
- Kerb weight- 138kg
- Fuel tank capacity- 12.5 litres , Reserve 2.3 Litres
- Gears- 5 speed constant mesh
- Battery- 12V 2.5 Ah, 7 Ah (self)
Colors- 5 Exciting colors
Price of Hero Honda Achiever - Rs 55925 (Disc) Ex Showroom Delhi Rs 61657 (Disc) On Road Delhi
Hero Honda Glamour PGM FI is the updated version of existing Hero Honda Glamour model. It has PGMFI technology that is said to offero superior engine performance with improved fuel economy. It comes with real time mileage indicator and bank angle sensor.
Specification of Hero Honda Glamour PGM FI Bike
- Engine Type: Air Cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC
- Displacement: 124.8 cc
- Max Power: 6.72 kw (9 bhp) @ 7000 rpm
- Max Torque: 10.35 Nm @ 4000 rpm
- Starting: Self / Kick Start
- Ignition: FTi - Full Transisterised Ignition
- Gear Box: 4 Speed constant mesh
- Chassis Type Tubular Double cradle Type
- Battery 12V - 2.5 Ah (Kick) / 5 Ah (Self)
- Head Lamp 35W / 35W - Halogen Bulb (Multi-Reflector Type)
- Fuel tank capacity 12 L (Reserve : 1.5 L Approx.)
- Dimensions: Length 2005 mm* Width 735 mm* Height 1070 mm
- Wheelbase: 1265 mm
- Ground clearance: 150 mm
- Kerb weight: 125 kg (Kick) / 129 kg (Self)
Colors: 3 Colors
Price: Disc Rs 58950 (ex showroom ) Rs 64913 (on road)
As the name suggest, Hero Honda Glamour Bike do add a bit of glamour to the existing motorcycle range of hero honda. The bike has good looks with a 125cc engine. The ride is comfortable but the engine power is quite low for a 125cc bike. However it is one of the best selling 125cc bike in India.
Specification of Hero Honda Glamour Bike- - Engine Displacement: 124.7cc, Air Cooled Single Cylinder OHC
- Max power: 9 bhp at 7000rpm
- Max torque: 1.05kgm at 4000rpm
- Ignition: Electronic CDI
- Front Brakes: 215mm disc/130mm drum
- Rear Brakes: 130mm drum
- Length: 1995mm
- Width: 735mm
- Height: 1095mm
- Wheelbase: 1295mm
- Fuel Tank: 13.6 lts
- Kerb weight: 125/129 kg
- Gear- 4
- Dimensions- 2005*735*1070 mm (LWH)
Colors- 6 Colors available
Price- Rs 49300 (drum)/ 51200(disc)
Hero Honda Passion Pro Bike is same Hero Honda Passion Plus mobike with latest features like self start, digital console and new stickers.(Hero hondas are best known to bring bike with cosmetics changes rather than new products). It has a unique twin bulb rear light.
Specification of Hero Honda Passion Pro-
- Engine: Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder OHC (APVD)
- Displacement: 97.20 CC
- Maximum Power: 5.74 KW (7.8 PS) @ 7500 rpm
- Start Type: Electric Start / Kick Start
- Dimension: Height 1075 mm, Width 725 mm, Length 1980 mm
- Kerb Weight: 116 Kg (Kick) / 119 kg (Self)
- Wheelbase: 1235 mm
- Ground Clearance: 155 mm
- Ignition: DC, Digital CDI
- Transmission: 4 Speed Constant Mesh
Colors: Hero Honda Passion Pro is available in 6 Vibrant Colors to choose from.
Price: Rs 45300 Spoke, Self Rs 46300 Alloy Self (Ex showroom-Delhi)
Hero Honda Passion Plus
Hero Honda Passion Plus Bike strong looking bike from Hero Honda Stable. It is one of the good looking (not the best) that we have been seeing from years. Though its only 100cc, it give a big bike feel. Value for money at 44k
Specification Of Hero Honda Passion Plus
- Engine: 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, Single Cylinder, OHC
- Displacement: 97.2cc
- Max Power: 7.5 PS @ 8000 rpm
- Ignition: Electronic CDI
- Starting: Kick Starter
- Wheelbase: 1235 mm
- Ground clearance: 160 mm
- Kerb weight: 116 kgs
- Width: 720 mm, Height 1060 mm, Length 1980 mm
- Gear box 4 Speed constant mesh
- Fuel tank capacity 12.8 L (Reserve : 1.1 L)
Price: Rs 42300 (spoke), Rs 44050 ex showroom
Colors: 6 Exciting Colors
Hero Honda Super Splendor is one of the avatar of the popular brand- HH Splendor. It comes with a 125cc engine that give more power to the people who want to just stick to hero honda bikes.
Price- Rs 46950 (ex showroom delhi)
Technical Specification
- Engine : 4-Stroke OHC, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled
- Displacement : 124.7 cc
- Max Power : 6.72 Kw (9 BHP) @ 7000 rpm
- Torque: 10.35 Nm @ 4000 rpm
- Ignition: Digital - CDI Ignition (AMI)
- Starting: Self Start
- Dimensions : 1995 X 735 X 1095 mm
- Wheel Base: 1265 mm
- Ground Clearance: 150 mm
- Kerb Weight: 121 Kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 Ltrs. (Min)
Colors- 7 Colors
Hero Honda Splendor NXG comes from the family of best selling 100 C.C Splendor bike. As the name suggest. NXG stand for Next Generation. It targets at the youth. It has good looks (except the tail light), better fuel efficiency and of course the reliability of Hero Honda.
Technical Specifications-
- Engine Type: Air Cooled, 4 stroke OHC
- Displacement: 97.2cc
- Max. Power: 7.8 ps @ 7500 rpm
- Ignition: Digital CDI
- Gearbox: 4 Speed
- Start: Kick/ Self
- Kerb Weight: 109 kgs/ 112 kg (self)
- Overall length: 1,965 mm
- Overall Width; 720 mm
- Overall height: 1,040 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,235 mm
- Fuel capacity: 9.5 ltrs
Colors- Available in attractive 6 Colors.
Price- Rs 41650 Spoke, 42650 Alloy Self (Delhi)
Hero Honda Splendor, the bike with never to die spirit was launched in India in 1994. In year 2000, it became the largest selling bike in the world. With regular updates with models like Splendor + , Splendor NXG, Splendor Pro, it is still quite popular in India.
The Bike comes with the 97.2 CC 4 stroke engine that is other name for reliability. It is one of the reason that the Hero Honda bikes are the most respectable in second hand market as it get best resale value.
Price- rs 45,812 alloy (Delhi)
Technical Specifications-
- Engine Type: Air Cooled, 4 stroke
- Displacement: 97.2cc
- Max. Power: 7.4 bhp @ 8000 rpm
- Ignition: CDI
- Gearbox: 4 Speed
- Start: Kick
- Kerb Weight: 109 kgs
- Overall length: 1,970 mm
- Overall Width; 720 mm
- Overall height: 1,040 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,230 mm
- Fuel capacity: 11 ltrs
Colors- 8
Hero Honda CD Dawn is the entry level bike powered by Honda proven 97.2 cc engine. It comes with 4 gear. It suited well for the rural India and gives good mileage. The looks are outdated though.
Price(Ex showroom)- Delhi Rs 33500, Mumbai Rs 35120
Hero Honda CD is a stylish CD Dawn with same 97.2 cc engine and 4 gears. It sports a cowl in front with better lighting. Best part is it comes with electric start and a maintenance free battery.
Price(Ex showroom)- Delhi Rs 39450, Mumbai Rs 41380
Technical Specifications-- Engine Type: Air Cooled, 4 stroke
- Displacement: 97.2cc
- Max. Power: 7.8 Ps @ 7500 rpm
- Ignition: CDI
- Gearbox: 4 Speed
- Start: Kick/ Kick+ Self
- Kerb Weight: 109 kgs (kick start) & 112 kgs (self start)
- Overall length: 1,965 mm
- Overall Width; 720 mm
- Overall height: 1,045 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,235 mm
- Fuel capacity: 10.50 ltrs
- Reserve : 1.80 ltrs
Colours- 6 Colors
The Bike Industry in India has grown tremendously in the last decade making India the second largest producer of motorbikes in the world. Many International motorbike companies have comeup in India. Iconic bike brand- Harley Davidson has launched its range of cruiser bikes. Ducati is also available in India now. Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda have already got good customer base in India. In the 90s, while the stress was on making fuel-efficient bike with engine capacity of 100cc, the trend has changed alot. The youth in India now want stylish, powerful and feature packed machines. With this trend, the bike companies are making powerful bikes along with basic segments of bikes. The best part of our bike industry is that there is a bike for every biker's budget. There is entry level bikes like Bajaj Platina, city with price tag of rs 38 thousand to Harley Davidson cruisers with price 15 lakhs. Lets check the various brands and models of motorbikes that are present in India.
Hero Honda Motorbikes are manufactured by Hero Honda Motors Ltd, that is the world's largest manufacturer of two wheelers. This company started in 1984 with the joint venture of Hero Group of Munjal family and world famous Honda from Japan. Hero Honda Bikes are synonyms for Reliability. These bike are powered with excellent robust engines that runs for year without any trouble. The bikes carry build quality that is par standard, gives good mileage and ask for very less maintenance.
Hero Honda Bike range-
100 cc to 135 cc
- Hero Honda CD Dawn/ CD Deluxe
- Hero Honda Splendor+, Splendor NXG, Splendor Pro, Super Splendor
- Hero Honda Passion+, Hero Honda Passion Pro
- Hero Honda Glamour, Glamour PGMFI
150 cc to 175 cc
- Hero Honda CBZ Extreme
- Hero Honda Achiever
- Hero Honda Hunk
200 cc to 250 cc
- Hero Honda Karizma, Karizma ZMR
Bajaj Motorbikes are second largest selling bikes in India after Hero Honda. The bajaj bikes are value for money. The bikes are with best latest feature yet at economical price. The bikes are efficient and a craze among youth.
Bajaj Bike range-
100 cc to135 cc
- Bajaj Platina
- Bajaj Discover
- Bajaj Pulsar
150 cc to 175 cc
- Bajaj Discover
- Bajaj Pulsar
- Bajaj Avenger
200 cc to 250 cc
- Bajaj Pulsar
- Bajaj kawasaki Ninja
TVS Motorbikes are value for money with good efficiency. The various models offered are-
100 cc to135 cc
- TVS Star/ Star City
- TVS Jive- The only bike in india with auto gear
150 cc to 180 cc- TVS Apace
Yamaha Motorbikes are known in india as a brand with high quality coupled with superb Japanese technology. Recently Yamaha has aggressively positioned well with a battery of launches. The range include-
100 cc to135 cc
- Yamaha Crux
- Yamaha YBR
- Yamaha SS 125
150 cc to 175 cc
- Yamaha SZ
- Yamaha FZ/ FZ-S
- Yamaha Fazer
- Yamaha YZF R15
Above 250 cc
Yamaha YZF R1, Yamaha MT1, Yamaha VMAX
Honda Motorbikes are a craze among new generation. The hondas have superb fit n finish with world class engines that are trustworthy. The range include-
- Honda CB Twister
- Honda CB Shine
- Honda CBF Stunner
- Honda CB Unicorn/ Dazzler
- Honda CB 1000R
- Honda CBR 1000RR
- Honda VFR 1200F
Royal Enfield bikes are the bikes for the big boys. The bikes are retro in style but are highly popular among youth as the bikes are considered to give macho looks. Royal enfield bikes are-
- Royal Enfield Bullet 350cc/ 500cc
- Royal Enfield Electra
- Royal Enfield Thunderbird
- Royal Enfield Classic
Suzuki started a new beginning after breaking tieup with TVS. Suzuki has a big range of performance bike. Hayabusa is a dream bike in India. The bike range of Suzuki include
- Suzuki Slingshot
- Suzuki GS 150R
- Suzuki Intruder
- Suzuki Hayabusa
- Suzuki Bandit
- Suzuki GSX 100
Mahindra is the latest to enter the mobike industry. After buying out Kinetic motors, it has recently launched a bikes- Stallio. Actor Aamir khan is endorsed to promote the Stallio.
Legendary Brand Harley Davidson have also started to set up a dealer network. It offer sportster, Dyna, Softail, V-Rod, Touring, CVO. All these are Dream bikes available from 6 lakhs
