General SBK Discussion Thread

[Sarvajit]

Guys, another statement given by A Reputed member from another site :-->



Now, these are ideally the most appropriate bikes considering the situations... Just hope what he said is true ...

Good...I don't wanna see something better coming from Yamaha (read fully faired) after buying the Ninja!

[dreamchaser]

help me with this...

how can i know the wear or how much more life is there in a used SBK?? because they dont have much projected threads so how will i know if its worn out or it still has life in them....and is there any way to calculate howmuch more ife in the tyre before relplacing??? i had asked this in the tyres UT but was told to post here thats why...please give me a reply

[HydBiker]

how can i know the wear or how much more life is there in a used SBK?? because they dont have much projected threads so how will i know if its worn out or it still has life in them....and is there any way to calculate howmuch more ife in the tyre before relplacing??? i had asked this in the tyres UT but was told to post here thats why...please give me a reply

Every tyre has a Thread Wear Indicator (TWI) marked on the sides and visible at the contact patch when the tyre wears out.

In most cases, you'll know you are loosing grip even before the TWI shows up.

[Sarvajit]

Every tyre has a Thread Wear Indicator (TWI) marked on the sides and visible at the contact patch when the tyre wears out.

In most cases, you'll know you are loosing grip even before the TWI shows up.

Yup-the tyre loses its ideal performance even before it reaches somewhere near the TWI. In any case, SBK tyres don't last more than 5-6K kms. Check with one of the SBK owners for more details.

[dreamchaser]

which year????

hey guys now this year is 2009 and the official yamaha sells 07 R1's(brand new 0 kms ofcourse) if i am not mistaken,in its showrooms right??? so if i plan to sell the bike in say 3 years ie the year become 2012...so will my yamaha be called as a 2007 model bike which makes it 5 years old where as it has been only 3 years!!..this is a weird question but please give me a reply!

[Streetfighter]

It will be a 2007 model but 3 yrs old only.

[pulsar_flame]

@samrath i would like to know that if yamaha launches r6 how much will it cost on road ?

[Samarth 619]

@samrath i would like to know that if yamaha launches r6 how much will it cost on road ?

Frankly, I have no idea about this. I saw a reputed member speaking, and I mentioned it here...

It depends on mode of import, manufacture localization, etc... Too many factors for a mere mortal like me to predict correct.

However, if a 60% localisation method like R15 is used, then of course it might be lot cheaper than we expect. But, such release requires a lot of research & experimentation.

[insane79]

Frankly, I have no idea about this. I saw a reputed member speaking, and I mentioned it here...

It depends on mode of import, manufacture localization, etc... Too many factors for a mere mortal like me to predict correct.

However, if a 60% localisation method like R15 is used, then of course it might be lot cheaper than we expect. But, such release requires a lot of research & experimentation.

i dont think this info is accurate, if yamaha even localize 60% of the R6 parts it still wont be cheap, the bike will still cost ard 6-7lcs, first for yamaha to make R6 parts here is a joke, too much investment in the factory setup & machines especially in these times of recession, Yamaha know that if they do all this effort & make R6 for india it wont sell, sorry to say this but 95% of bikers in india use bikes to commute, this is INDIA they know it, last thing yamaha wants is to take stupid risks, they might come with a 250cc MAX eg r25 or fz250 but regardin the R6 just forget it, it wont happen,

cheers...

[pulsar_flame]

why cant no one do anything about these useless dutys for sbk's....

where does the duty amount go for whom we are paying this ?

[kk_RTR]

Aprilia rs125

hey guys i am looking for APRILIA RS125/250 (2006/2009 model). Does anyone knows who has this bike and wants to sell it. Or else please suggest me a dealer (or importer) from whom i can purchase it. Please suggest a dealer/importer in Mumbai.

thank you.

[pranay]

Hi guys, I found an interesting article. Look who's got a new MT-01. Shahid Kapur.

All eyes on Shahid's bike-Bollywood-Entertainment-The Times of India

Source: TOI

[Aryan]

Hi guys, I found an interesting article. Look who's got a new MT-01. Shahid Kapur.

All eyes on Shahid's bike-Bollywood-Entertainment-The Times of India

Source: TOI

Nice bit of news there. So, Shahid got the official MT, it seems! And it's really heartneing to see all the big stars talking biking; the pictures says it all!

Like the article mentioned - Boys will be Boys!

[pranay]

Nice bit of news there. So, Shahid got the official MT, it seems! And it's really heartneing to see all the big stars talking biking; the pictures says it all!

Like the article mentioned - Boys will be Boys!

Yup. And I respect John Abraham for his immense knowledge about bikes. Seems the other stars do as well. They listening, John talking!

[manav]

Yup. And I respect John Abraham for his immense knowledge about bikes. Seems the other stars do as well. They listening, John talking!

Always, I've had a chance to work with him and I can tell you first hand he is a dyed in the wool biker, and he is also present on xbhp. And no I dont know the UID.