Now that more and more bikes are being launched, features that were unthinkable and not so common a few years back like alloy wheels, disc brake, electric start etc are now becoming pretty common.
I made a list of things that bike makers can do to make their 'premium' bikes more appealing(in addition to the features they already have):
1. Multicylinder Engines (better come sooner rather than later!)
2. 4 Valve Head
3. Fuel Injection
4. Full Fairing ( or naked. I dont care as long as the bike goes like it's tail is on fire)
5. Upside down front fork
6. More powerful and brighter headlight (more than 60W)
7. LED Brakelight and indicators
8. Underseat silencer
9. Adjustable brake and clutch levers
10. Hydraulic Clutch (why not!)
11. Steel braided brake hose
12. Radial Tyres
13. Clip-on Handles
14. Digital Backlit Speedo/Tacho
15. Twin Spar Aluminium Chassis
16. Hazard Light switch
17. Rear disc brake
18. Adjustable Monoshock
Care to add any more items to the list?
The thing that bike makers can change readily at not much cost and immediately increasing functionality is the LED brake light and powerful headlight. Visibility for me is a VERY important issue. Anyone who's riddena bike at night on the highway or dark road knows the importance of a good headlight.
And remember that this is what I WISH Indian bikes had, so no comments like 'It'll be too expensive' etc.
