MV Agusta will be on Indian road by 2012

 Italian superbike maker MV Agusta has confirmed that it will launch its bike range in India beginning 2012.

The niche bike maker’s CEO Giovanni Castiglioni has paid heed to India’s growing superbike market and decided to join rivals like Ducati and BMW Motorrad here. Since volumes will be very low the bikes would be imported as completely built units (CBUs) from Italy. The MV Agusta range consists of the Brutale series (920, R 1090, RR 1090 and the new Brutale 675) as well as the F3, F4 and F4 RR F3 superbikes.

Toyota Land Cruiser facelift

As rumours are to be believed, the posh Toyota Land Cruiser is up for a makeover. Launched way back in 2008, its been over four years and tops the list of those waiting for a facelift. The powerful SUV with an imposing stance had been introduced at an equally bulky price tag of Rs 81.64 Lakhs for its base variant.The new Land Cruiser is expected to adorn quite a few redesigned features. There is however no compromise on the massive structure which is still the same. The engine capacity reflects the size of the current  Land Cruiser SUV. The 4500 cc V8 engine splashes out 285 Bhp peak power and 650 Nm top torque output. The 6-speed automatic gearbox together with the majestic engine offers a smooth drive efficiently zooming its way into the every nook and corner of the cities

What will you choose?

Yamaha R15 version 2.0

Engine type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Cylinder arrangement	Single cylinder
Displacement	149.8cc
Bore & Stroke	57 × 58.7mm
Compression ratio	10.4:1
Maximum power	17PS/ 8,500rpm
Maximum torque	15N.m / 7,500rpmm
Starting system	Electric start
Lubrication	wet sump
Fuel tank capacity	12 liters
Fuel supply system	Fuel Injection
Ignition system	T.C.I
Primary / Secondary reduction ratio	3.042 / 3.133
Clutch type	Wet Multiple-disc
Transmission type	Return type 6-speed
Gear ratios	1st=2.833, 2nd＝1.875, 3rd=1.364, 4th=1.143, 5th=0.957, 6th=0.84

Frame type	Delta box
Caster / Trail	26° / 98mm
Tire size (Front / Rear)	90/80-17 / 130/70-R17
Brake type (Front / Rear)	Hydraulic, single disc (Front / Rear)
Suspension type (Front / Rear)	Telescopic / Linked type Monocross
Headlight	Lo beam12V/35W X1, Hi beam12V/35W X2
Battery	12V, 3.5Ah (10H)

Overall length x width x height	1,970mm x 670mm × 1,070mm
Seat height	800mm
Wheelbase	1,345mm
Minimum ground clearance	160mm
Kerb weight	136Kg

Hero Karizma

Engine
Type	Air cooled, 4 - stroke single cylinder OHC, fuel injection
Displacement	223 cc
Max. Power	13.15 kW (17.6 bhp) @ 7000rpm
Max. Torque	18.35 N m @ 6000 rpm
Acceleration	0-60 kmph in 3.7 sec
Bore x Stroke	65.5 x 66.2 mm
Compression Ratio	9.0 : 1
Starting	Self Start
Ingnition	DC – FTIS (Full Transistorised Ignition System)
Engine oil grade	SAE 10 W 30 SJ grade (JASO MA Grade)
Transmission & Chassis
Cluch	Multi-plate wet
Gear box	5 Speed constant mesh
Chassis Type	Diamond Frame
Dimensions
Length	2110 mm
Width	805 mm
Height	1175 mm
Wheelbase	1350 mm
Ground Clearance	159 mm
Kerb Weight	159 kgs
Minimum Turning	2.50 metre