General SBK Discussion Thread

[zincha]

Re: General SBK Discussion Thread

Although people have replied to this query numerous times in other threads but let me explain it again.
Importing a new bike that too a sub 800cc in India will be a costly affair, costly enough that you can add few more to that and can get a Indian invoiced litre class.
What I remember the duty to import a new one would be around 144% on top of the market value at the place from you are buying, adding on to it, there would be shipping and freight charges and loads of paper work involving customs people and DRI. Not to forget, insurance would be 3rd party, means you will not be able to claim anything if something happens to the bike. In addition to it, the parts needs to be ordered from other countries as it would be difficult to get OEM parts here.

In short it would cost you around 12-13lacs , where as you can get a liter class out of showroom in 15.5-16lacs. My two cents : wait for few more months, get a Daytona.

Still if you are persistent on getting one imported drop a mail to goforkrp.com

Hello Prateek.
Thanks you bro. Is Daytona launching the 675 sports in India when it comes? I sincerely hope it does.

[prateek2210]

Re: General SBK Discussion Thread

Hello everyone,
(query for a friend)

Is it possible in any way to import YAMAHA R6 to India?
If so what would be the charges - custom duty, tax, invoice, bills?
What other points should be considered regarding registration, insurance?
Details of contact person would be highly appreciated?
He is currently located in Pune, will probably be relocating b the end of this year.
Any info/opinion/criticism/suggestion from your end will be taken with thanks. Cheers!

Although people have replied to this query numerous times in other threads but let me explain it again.
Importing a new bike that too a sub 800cc in India will be a costly affair, costly enough that you can add few more to that and can get a Indian invoiced litre class.
What I remember the duty to import a new one would be around 144% on top of the market value at the place from you are buying, adding on to it, there would be shipping and freight charges and loads of paper work involving customs people and DRI. Not to forget, insurance would be 3rd party, means you will not be able to claim anything if something happens to the bike. In addition to it, the parts needs to be ordered from other countries as it would be difficult to get OEM parts here.

In short it would cost you around 12-13lacs , where as you can get a liter class out of showroom in 15.5-16lacs. My two cents : wait for few more months, get a Daytona.

Still if you are persistent on getting one imported drop a mail to goforkrp.com

[zincha]

Re: General SBK Discussion Thread

Hello everyone,
(query for a friend)

Is it possible in any way to import YAMAHA R6 to India?
If so what would be the charges - custom duty, tax, invoice, bills?
What other points should be considered regarding registration, insurance?
Details of contact person would be highly appreciated?
He is currently located in Pune, will probably be relocating b the end of this year.
Any info/opinion/criticism/suggestion from your end will be taken with thanks. Cheers!

[prateek2210]

Hey guys!! I have been following a lot of reviews of the Daytona 675r by MCN and others.... I am pretty impressed with the bike and over the fact that it is going to be released in India sometime soon (as if we are living a dream for my generation)...
Anybody knows when these triumphs are launching?? And is the daytona 675r in the lineup?? because the site speaks only about daytona 675. What do the other members think of the bike?

Lets start saving

The "R" is not getting launched, regarding launch dates, just want to say "start saving in lump some amounts" *wink wink*

['nYsus']

Hey guys!! I have been following a lot of reviews of the Daytona 675r by MCN and others.... I am pretty impressed with the bike and over the fact that it is going to be released in India sometime soon (as if we are living a dream for my generation)...
Anybody knows when these triumphs are launching?? And is the daytona 675r in the lineup?? because the site speaks only about daytona 675. What do the other members think of the bike?

Lets start saving

[tanay]

I have found this excellent article on the 1967 GP motorcycle Honda RC 174 (300cc, 6 cylinder):

Honda RC174 Six Motorcycyle - Motorcyclist Magazine

Do go through the entire article. Its worth it.

[prateek2210]

Guys Are there any videos in youtube that compare Panigale and R1? i searched a lot couldnt find one but saw one between Rsv4 and R1..! And Why does the Ducati sound very different from R1 and Gixer? I dont know why even after seeing and reading lots about Ducati and Aprilia My mind is always full of Yamaha.. May be I have become an Yamaha Maniac after owning The BABY R1..

No idea about comparo video but regarding sound, DUcatis are L Twin engine whereas R1 and GSXRs are Inline 4, thats where the sound differs

[Karthik2501]

Guys Are there any videos in youtube that compare Panigale and R1? i searched a lot couldnt find one but saw one between Rsv4 and R1..! And Why does the Ducati sound very different from R1 and Gixer? I dont know why even after seeing and reading lots about Ducati and Aprilia My mind is always full of Yamaha.. May be I have become an Yamaha Maniac after owning The BABY R1..

[Samarth 619]

It's quiet simple, don't try to run before you've learnt to walk... My first bike is a ninja 250r, not because I can't afford to buy a bigger one(moniteraly), but because I can't afford to buy a bigger one, according to my skill level... If you transition from a 150 - 250/400 - 600/1000 I don't see you having any problems... Cheers!!!

I think the concept of power and grip is quite simple for most bikers to understand. A wise biker can go from 150 to 1000 straight and live beyond it. I can give many examples, Rohit Giri being one of them.

The thing is that while riding a smaller bike, you lose grip mostly while panic braking. When using Sbk's, just add that panic acceleration may also cause a loss of grip.

High performance results in tyre being under pressure, at the limits of grip. I remember being pillion to an RD 350, and its MRF Zapper tyres sliding and squealing like an injured dog!


Personally, if I have an Sbk later, I won't take it beyond 10% throttle and 3000 rpm on any surface, except the tarmac. No, not even on cemented roads.

[psych0hans]

After seeing this video i feel kinda uncomfortable coz it seems that he just made a small mistake of giving a bit too much throttle and the bike just lost it. Those who think jumping from a 250 to a 1000 is easy must watch this.
Two questions
1.Is it this easy to lose control on a SBK i mean this could happen to anyone right?
2.Does having Traction control help in avoiding such situations?

It's quiet simple, don't try to run before you've learnt to walk... My first bike is a ninja 250r, not because I can't afford to buy a bigger one(moniteraly), but because I can't afford to buy a bigger one, according to my skill level... If you transition from a 150 - 250/400 - 600/1000 I don't see you having any problems... Cheers!!!

[vinbex]

well..bangalore has treated me so well w.r.t superbikes.in the past two weeks,have seen two ninjas,one cbr,one intruder,one R1 with some other superbike tailing him,and one ducati monster..!wow.......

[<F.I>]

Life With A Superbike

Life with a superbike in India. Experiences shared by enthusiasts about their lives with their two wheeled marvels. Feel free to leave a comment or question. Tried starting a new thread for this but I think mods didn't approve , so felt this is the best place for posting.
Request all xbhpians to spread the word about this to friends and other xbhpians.
Thank You all

[MACH50]

After seeing this video i feel kinda uncomfortable coz it seems that he just made a small mistake of giving a bit too much throttle and the bike just lost it. Those who think jumping from a 250 to a 1000 is easy must watch this.

And I am thinking to jump to 1200cc from 150cc, straight away !!!

Well it is a kind of irresponsible attitude to give the stick to the bike just after coming out of showroom.

One should practice riding the vehicle for atleast 300 kms in every possible situations before going past 4500rpms on this kind of bikes.

Good things come with perseverance and patience.

[Noor]

Thread approved and merged

[Ghost11]

SBK accident

After seeing this video i feel kinda uncomfortable coz it seems that he just made a small mistake of giving a bit too much throttle and the bike just lost it. Those who think jumping from a 250 to a 1000 is easy must watch this.
Two questions
1.Is it this easy to lose control on a SBK i mean this could happen to anyone right?
2.Does having Traction control help in avoiding such situations?

YouTube - suzuki gsxr-1000 crash!!!