General SBK Discussion Thread

[MAN_UTD]

Guys help me out if there is any used bike for sale. Mostly I prefer model between 1998-2002. PM me. I stay in mumbai.

[s_and_m]

There is no upper limit on the cc's.

But, if you say that you cannot import below 800cc machines, how did Ducati 696 get launched here? And what about the legal 600's that are raced by pro racers at the South Indian Tracks? Confused? Read on...

The law 'roughly' says that, any motorcycle above 800cc can be imported without the expensive homologation process, as Completely Built Units.
If you get them homologated through ARAI, you can import any below 800cc bike too.
So, Ducati 696's release was delayed due to homologation process, while other bikes were available.

Then. there's Transfer of Residence (TR) Mode that enables one to pay the taxes and import any motorcycle, without homologation obviously, as it would be a registered bike. Taxes for an 'abroad registered' bike, can go as high as 150% though.

Of course, this is limited to only one 'importing' rule. Some other rules are bound to be broken if you want to import yourself, like that rule about showing country of origin certificate & other documents, because they're just not practical.

Man, how many times did I repeat this info on Xbhp?

Thanks You should put it up as a sticky then

BTW, the homologation charges are a one time thing for a model or is that to be coughed up for every bike sold? I'm asking this coz I read somewhere... vaguely remember that homologation charges are like 15-20 L.. again, correct me if I am wrong.

Please can anyone post the new updated/slashed prices for Ducati bikes in India?

Found this info on xBhp somewhere.. don't exactly remember, but I had downloaded the file at that time. The prices are for June 2010 in Mumbai...

[strider]

Yes you can. Geography does not really change the brake specs!

Thanks Ken..

[nitrosatya]

Please can anyone post the new updated/slashed prices for Ducati bikes in India?

[csgup1]

ducatis are wonderful bikes. However after seeing a few friends race with them and having niggling problems, I am not so sure how they handle extended periods of stress like racing puts on them.

[TenHut]

Ducati is a Ducati! Anyday! Or night!

Ken one day I would wanna be on an Inline 4 pitted against u on a Duc on a track. I have got a beef with you

[sheelpriye]

Ducati is a Ducati! Anyday! Or night!

I know Sir and they have the most accomplished records in WSBK.

I don't know how expensive the service shall turn out to be and in the current year if being exclusive goes I would pick(if given a choice that is) an Aprilia RSV4

[ken cool]

at least they feature at the 'top-end' in my chart.

Ducati is a Ducati! Anyday! Or night!

[sheelpriye]

.they would always top a Indian's superbike chart.

at least they feature at the 'top-end' in my chart.

[MACH50]

fireblade makes you feel like you are pro at superbiking.... and the moment you hop on to R1, your pride comes crashing down..

Exactly..........Fireblade is wonderful....its for everyone,
Next is GSXR1000-common man's Superbike.
ZX10R is for race lunatics and R1 is for pros at racing.

Japs aren't even in top 3

All Japanese Superbikes are relatively easy on the pockets,European Superbikes on the other hand,is too much a investment for some added things-only pros can enjoy.So it does not matter whether the Jap 4 did or did not top the shootout.............they would always top a Indian's superbike chart.

[csajal]

Yes you can. Geography does not really change the brake specs!



Just a small update for the sake of info: the 696 did not get launched!

+1 to that... Ducati launched the ultra gorgeous 848, and the only way it got launched in spite of being in the power league of the 600s (~130 bhp) is because of the fact that on a power scale it's 848cc which by the book is legal How about that!! the Grand Pa making the law forgot to make a check on the power figures

[ken cool]

Guys...Does the brake pads specification change with the Geography?

Since my 2008 R1 Aussie Spec, Can I order the OEM brake pads from US?

Yes you can. Geography does not really change the brake specs!

But, if you say that you cannot import below 800cc machines, how did Ducati 696 get launched here?

Just a small update for the sake of info: the 696 did not get launched!

[strider]

Guys...Does the brake pads specification change with the Geography?

Since my 2008 R1 Aussie Spec, Can I order the OEM brake pads from US?

[Samarth 619]

I think you cannot IMPORT a bike of cubic capacity less than 800 to protect local manufacturers, but I don't think there is an upper limit to the cubic capacity of a legal imported bike.

As far as local sbks go, you can buy any cc that the manufacturer has to offer, and I don't think there's an upper limit to how high in cc's a bike can go (some1 correct me if I am wrong)

There is no upper limit on the cc's.

But, if you say that you cannot import below 800cc machines, how did Ducati 696 get launched here? And what about the legal 600's that are raced by pro racers at the South Indian Tracks? Confused? Read on...

The law 'roughly' says that, any motorcycle above 800cc can be imported without the expensive homologation process, as Completely Built Units.
If you get them homologated through ARAI, you can import any below 800cc bike too.
So, Ducati 696's release was delayed due to homologation process, while other bikes were available.

Then. there's Transfer of Residence (TR) Mode that enables one to pay the taxes and import any motorcycle, without homologation obviously, as it would be a registered bike. Taxes for an 'abroad registered' bike, can go as high as 150% though.

Of course, this is limited to only one 'importing' rule. Some other rules are bound to be broken if you want to import yourself, like that rule about showing country of origin certificate & other documents, because they're just not practical.

Man, how many times did I repeat this info on Xbhp?

[s_and_m]

I think you cannot IMPORT a bike of cubic capacity less than 800 to protect local manufacturers, but I don't think there is an upper limit to the cubic capacity of a legal imported bike.

As far as local sbks go, you can buy any cc that the manufacturer has to offer, and I don't think there's an upper limit to how high in cc's a bike can go (some1 correct me if I am wrong)