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  • Those bridgestones are pretty ordinary compared to the powers for grip but will give much better milege

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    • YouTube - BMW S1000RR is king!

      Japs aren't even in top 3

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      • hi all
        i am frm a small city of orissa called berhampur and few months back my friend had spotted a intruder here here are the pics





        the one on the bike is setu a xbhp member not the owner
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        • Road Tax

          I just have a question related to the road tax on SBKs. Eg: If an SBK is registered in MH and I want to use the same in Bangalore. Do I need to pay the road tax in Bangalore as well. Or is it just one time tax.

          I heard that a bill was passed regarding this. That one time tax paid in any state is enough to use your ride anywhere in India.

          Just want a clarification on this. Thanks

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          • does anyone know the exact c.c. above which we cannot buy a legal superbike???
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            • 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)

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              • Originally posted by s_and_m View Post
                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?
                Last edited by Samarth 619; 07-19-2010, 04:01 AM.
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                • 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?
                  Hammer the racetrack. Pace yourself on the street.

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                  • Originally posted by strider View Post
                    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!

                    Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
                    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!
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                    • Originally posted by ken cool View Post
                      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
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                      • Originally posted by fireblah View Post
                        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.


                        Originally posted by sheelpriye View Post
                        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.
                        Last edited by MACH50; 07-20-2010, 02:50 PM.
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                        • Originally posted by MACH50 View Post
                          .they would always top a Indian's superbike chart.
                          at least they feature at the 'top-end' in my chart.

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                          • Originally posted by sheelpriye View Post
                            at least they feature at the 'top-end' in my chart.
                            Ducati is a Ducati! Anyday! Or night!
                            The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!


                            BMW Motorrad Days 2011

                            Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

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                            • Originally posted by ken cool View Post
                              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

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                              • Originally posted by ken cool View Post
                                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
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                                when i ride bullet before my bullet was solid condition but i once race with a Ceilo car and my engine size. mechancic say bullet is good bike but no racing. it is good for three people and very powerful.
                                one day when i become rich i but ducati and then I race with cars. not now.
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                                IF you're at all going to be a respectable rider one day, leave your pride at the "door."

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