With the Versys we set out to create a motorcycle that would empower riders to explore fully their individual riding style and find true inspiration on all types of road, in or out of town. Riders who have experienced a wide range of riding conditions and already know plenty about how they like to ride will be very excited by what the Versys has to offer – an added dimension of ride controllability.
I saw some fans to take their Yamaha ATV on the frozen lakes and shopping. I do not want just the fans of Yamaha and Kawasaki here because I’ve seen trucks from Ford on the ice too. I cringe because I wonder if the lake froze their support. There are setbacks and the police are called from time to time. I saw a lot of tragedy there in all seasons. During the winter months, I saw many of these guys almost collided with each other all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and trucks. Imagine all those people out there in the ice dancing at the moment on the edge of the delicate balance of life!
Scooter market in India is dominated by Honda, TVS, Mahindra and Suzuki, all these use to launch new products at times to be in competition. The growing scooter market in India is beckoning international scooter makers and this time Yamaha has been reported to foray in the country with Yamaha BWs125 Fi, a commuter scooter. The gearless scooter has done good for Yamaha in many international markets and now heading towards India after the gala success of Yamaha FZ series in India.
Yamaha BWs125 Fi features a 4 stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve, Fuel injection, SOHC powertrain, it is the same configuration which is used in Yamaha bikes world over. The engine of the Yamaha BWs125 Fi pumps out a top power figure of 6.7 kw at 7,500 rpm and churns out a peak torque of 9.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The scooter uses V-belt automatic transmission. The fuel system of the Yamaha BWs125 Fi is fuel injection that is meant for more power, performance, acceleration and mileage.
The Yamaha BWs125 Fi comes loaded with front disc brake and rear drum type brake, it has front telescopic shocker and rear unit link fork. The most fascinating features is its massive tyres with 12 inch long rim for better stability and grip on road. In addition, Yamaha BWs125 Fi sports 6 litres of fuel tank and 1290mm of wheelbase.
The unique design Yamaha BWs125 Fi will change the scenario overall, when it launches in India, as it has distinctive front view with new design twin headlamp, instrument panel, extra wide handlebars and exposed frame. As other scooters in India, Yamaha BWs125 Fi also host ample storage area in the form of front glove box and under seat luggage box.
This titan of sport-touring was graced with virtually all of the newness given this year to its sporty brother, the K1300S; therefore the GT packs a similar wallop from the big 1,293cc mill. Yet with the GT you can stuff two roomy standard equipment hardbags full of whatever it is you might fill them with while chasing the wind, or running from responsibility for a long weekend.
The German speed tourer picked up a BMW badge and faux venting in the main side cowling to break-up the appearance of the unimaginative acre of bodywork on the previous K bike model. Instruments and instrument trim are freshened up also.
The GT boasts 160 hp at 9,000 rpm with 99 ft-lbs at 8,000 rpm. In addition, BMW claims that 80% of max torque is available as early as 3,500 rpm. The K1200GT produced a claimed 152 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 96 ft-lbs at 7,750 rpm. According to BMW, though the new GT’s engine is nearly identical to the 2009 S model, its more restrictive exhaust and smaller ram-air/airbox capacity account for the lion’s share of a 15 hp deficit to the new S model’s claimed 175 ponies.
With this considerable boost in peak horsepower, the ’09 GT might be back in contention with the rest of the sport-tourers for top-honors in the 1,300cc (give or take) class. Figuring a worst-case scenario 15% loss of ponies to the back wheel, the Beemer might produce somewhere around 135 hp. This puts it on target with the much larger displaced Kawi Concours 14 that’s seen published dyno results of around 134 hp.
the new S 1000 RR setting the foundation for the production-based racing machines ridden by BMW Motorrad’s two works riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus. And obviously the Royal Park in Monza is the ideal place for a presentation of this caliber.
