2009 Speculation thread: What bikes could be launched?

[Aryan]

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[niks_devil666]

If you guys remember the kawasaki anhelo , it never came out.showcased in ae-2000 with a bajaj logo.I am hoping that Kawasaki will roll out 800cc + bikes (ckd's) along with the 250r.

[Praful]

2009 Speculation thread: What bikes could be launched?

Hmmm.....Lets see.....

Bajaj: Pulsar 196.234 with X@JTUIA Spark Ignition, Discover 180, XCD Super Sprint 75cc

Hero Honda: Super Duper Karizma with Hrithiks face as stickers, Mega Splendor 135cc

TVS: Refreshingly Refreshed Apache RTR 160cc with Green Display

Honda: Yawn!!!

Yamaha: A Libero'ed R15 with fugly looking lights

LOL, now where are the stones.....

[chicane1879]

Hero Honda: Super Duper Karizma with Hrithiks face as stickers, Mega Splendor 135cc

This doesn't seems to be a speculation.The probability of this becoming a reality is extremely high!!

[BANDHAV]

You Are persistent. I think I have said this before!

Yes you have said this before, but Kenda you too are.

Would you mind elobrating this part of your post?

You havnt replied to this.

If you remember the kawasaki ninja 250 was showcased even in 2006 expo.

Seniors has already stated this, but at the cost of repeating them, it was not shown in 06.

[hell_glider]

V-Twin !!!!! Whoever would have posted this initially must have been doing some serious dope !!
But seriously, does Honda even have any v-twin technology at such low displacement levels to lend to HH ?? Or wait a min, do they even have a v-twin ?? at any displacement ??? ............
I really cant believe HHs own R&D wud be so advanced to create a V-Twin !! For that they need to move beyond research on stickers !!

they do have a low displacement parallel twin. the Nighthawk. one of the cleanest, most functional bikes of them all. function over form.

2008 Nighthawk - Honda Powersports

mind...its not cheap. starts around 3800 USD. but its relative. for value offered, its acceptable i feel. problem is if this engine is brought in here, cost will skyrocket.

[satyenpoojary]

If you guys remember the kawasaki anhelo , it never came out.showcased in ae-2000 with a bajaj logo.I am hoping that Kawasaki will roll out 800cc + bikes (ckd's) along with the 250r.

IMO the Anhelo was a BIG loss.... supposed to be a cracker of a machine .... but the RTOs killed it....guess why?

[Samarth 619]

IMO the Anhelo was a BIG loss.... supposed to be a cracker of a machine .... but the RTOs killed it....guess why?

Maybe they were already frustrated with low cost & high power combo. I mean, we all know that Rx100, etc were even used for crimes, etc. too ...

Moreover, earlier & even now, 2 strokes are blamed for dangerous riding, etc... Who can stop the Posers from purchasing these?

Even today, I often see People in Kurta Payjama smoking "2 stroke snow" on my face. What's more, rash driving, no helmet & no indication of overtaking at all!

[hellraiSEr]

Hello speculators,
I heard news about the release of the Pulsar 200 DTS Fi and to verify it, I googled it. Someone has posted pics of a new P200 being tested in the outskirts of Pune. Can anyone confirm if this is a P200 with Fi or just some cosmetic modifications?

[nightwing]

Hello speculators,
I heard news about the release of the Pulsar 200 DTS Fi and to verify it, I googled it. Someone has posted pics of a new P200 being tested in the outskirts of Pune. Can anyone confirm if this is a P200 with Fi or just some cosmetic modifications?

You could have just bought an issue of Bike india three months ago.

[Cyberpunk]

IMO the Anhelo was a BIG loss.... supposed to be a cracker of a machine .... but the RTOs killed it....guess why?

RTO's killed it? Why?

PS: In 2000~2002 it might not have been economically viable but, now it would be perfect! (esp. for our road conditions)
Attached pictures of 2001 Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo

[satyenpoojary]

RTO's killed it? Why?

PS: In 2000~2002 it might not have been economically viable but, now it would be perfect! (esp. for our road conditions)
Attached pictures of 2001 Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo

Oops I thought this was listed somewhere here before!

Its a 2 stroker, This was a time when 2 strokers were considered as taboo for pollution and fuel economy, they simply didnt let it pass the homoglation tests!

EDIT: Oops sorry it was the prowler which was the 2 stroker... got confused with names!

[Cyberpunk]

Its a 2 stroker, This was a time when 2 strokers were considered as taboo for pollution and fuel economy, they simply didnt let it pass the homoglation tests!

But, the Kawasaki KL250 Anhelo was always a 4-Stroke bike!!!
Kawasaki KLE 250 Anhelo 2001: technical specifications
2001 Kawasaki KLE 250 Anhelo Motorcycle Specs

[satyenpoojary]

But, the Kawasaki KL250 Anhelo was always a 4-Stroke bike!!!
Kawasaki KLE 250 Anhelo 2001: technical specifications
2001 Kawasaki KLE 250 Anhelo Motorcycle Specs

Thanks corrected that!
it was the prowler which was the 2 stroker... got confused with names!

[niks_devil666]

@Satyen: The prowler did get out on the roads but for a short time.

So now can you tell us why anhelo got kicked out by the RTO ? (or you were talking abt prowler)