Yamaha YZF R3 Seems too good contender for Our market

Biking scenario is constantly changing in our country people are in need for more powerful things on two wheels, Indians are not only in need of commuting but they also ride bikes for thirst of passion and adrenalin rush factor.
Here is a motorcycle that can do well: It is genuinely an entry-level bike, at 320cc. It has confidently presented sportbike style, and not cbr 250 or 300 sport tourer . It makes me think of a long-ago Yamaha model that was all things to all riders. The two-stroke RD350 twin, which was a sporting motorcycle, could be ridden two-up and also served club racers well for a decade.
The R3’s engine is a parallel twin of 68.0 x 44.1mm bore and stroke, the bore exceeding the stroke by the same high 1.55 oversquare ratio as in the 2015 R1. Yamaha learned the value of having a signature sound from the crossplane-crank R1’s “V-8 voice,” and in giving R3 a 180-degree crank will achieve a syncopated, interesting sound. This is a liquid-cooled sport engine, with DOHC, four valves per cylinder, fuel injection, and forged pistons.

Peak power comes at 10,750 rpm and will likely be in the vicinity of 45 hp. Its “offset cylinders” lessen friction by reduc­ing the angularity of the connecting rods on the power stroke, thereby pressing the pistons less hard against their cylinder walls. The liner-less bore is not hard-plated as in the Nikasil process but instead relies on the hardness of myriad silicon particles already present throughout the part, honed smooth and then treated. This saves 3 to 4 pounds in liner weight and adapts well to production.
A steel frame and swingarm are right for this YZF-R3, just as they were for the first 600 supersport bikes. While we love radical technologies, economical mass production delivers the goods that millions can afford. Weight with the 3.5-gallon fuel tank full is a substantial 368 pounds, but that’s only 16 pounds more than its great uncle, the RD350.
Yamaha’s light sporting twin returns.

 We expecting that Yamaha should release this bike Here In India so as to give head to head with rc 390,cbr 300,ninja 300 and duke 390 Its yet to see if Yamaha makes to sell this bike in our market or alternatively they will launch YZF R250 which is already awailable in Indonisia styling is almost same to YZFR3  but that bike have lower displacement of 250 cc with power of lowered 36 bhp still YZF R250 have fun factor of parrellel twin engine like YZF R3.

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Pulsar 160ns may called just Pulsar 150. Sounds like strategic move by Bajaj !

Front end looks almost exactly same as 200 ns.

Currently lower spectrum of pulsar is consisting of pulsar 180 and pulsar 150 which are soon going to get overhaul, inspired by 200 ns . As globally pulsar 160 ns have been shown specifically in Turky what we can conclude now is as speculated earlier the pulsar 160ns may not called as 160ns instead it will continue to be called as 150. at least images pointing out that.

split seats going to make scary ride for ladies who prefer to sit with one side legs.

 

There is even one more possibility that this new pulsar may kept above current pulsar 150,   

 But why? because as seen in images this bike is outright sporty compare to current pulsar 150 , Just look at its split seat , broad clipon , open type chain or hard monoshock from 200 ns , There is significant amount of power bump is expected over current 15 bhp.

If they employ same 150 cc mil, power will raise around 16 to 16.5 bhp using 4 valve setup it could well go above that if they're employing  160 cc mil. If they place this 160 ns above current 150 pulsar then there are chances about getting  6 speed transmission or else it will be continue getting 5 speed gearbox for usable torque distribution in city traffic, triple spark technology is future for bajaj and we can expect that from this pulsar 160 ns, This new pulsar will compete with Yamaha  FZ v 2.0, Suzuki Gixxer ,  and even Hero Xtreme sports , This pulsar is expected to launch around mid 2015 and as always with Bajaj's aggressive pricing we can expect this bike at price tag of 70 to 75 thousands(ex showroom)     

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Era of Hyperbike starts with Kawasaki H2R!

Though now that the time is here, it is hard to say something new about the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2R that hasn’t already been said. Rebirthing a name that is synonymous with the original superbike war between the Japanese manufactures, Kawasaki has reinstated an old game, and made a bold first move.

At the heart of the new Ninja H2R is a supercharged 998cc inline-four engine which produces 300hp horsepower. You did not read that figure incorrectly. Wrapped around it is a fetching steel-tube trellis frame.
Building a machine that conformed only to Kawasaki’s own desires to make the ultimate motorcycle, it is perhaps refreshing to see a sport bike that isn’t constrained by the rules of a racing series — though Kawasaki has some racing in mind with its carbon-fiber dripping Ninja H2R model.
Essentially a rolling showcase for Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the Japanese OEM hopes that the H2R will serve as a halo product for the rest of the company’s motorcycles, similar to what the Ducati 1199 Superleggera does for the Italian brand, as well as the Japanese firm’s work with its other subsidiaries.

Built as a closed-course model only, i.e. it is not street legal, the Ninja H2R features a centrifugal supercharger, with a focus on outright acceleration. The unit was built from Kawasaki’s extensive knowledge with turbines, as can already be seen on its personal watercraft offerings. Other components were built and design with help from Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ vast knowledge.
For example, the carbon-fiber upper and lower winglets were designed with assistance from Kawasaki’s Aerospace Company. Kawasaki says that these parts increase stability when riding in the ultra-high speed range, and that they were critical to the H2R’s overall design.
And while the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2R might best be known now for igniting a hyperbike ward within the OEMs, it likely also means the dawn of a new era in the motorcycle industry when viewed in retrospect, where smaller capacity engines with forced induction start replacing the naturally aspirated status quo.

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