The 2010 Bike Launch Speculation Thread

[thebiker2k2]

Sadly tough i don't have the data cable...will upload the pic in the evening..the way the bike was running it seemed like to be in the range of 180-200cc

Beg, borrow or steal a data-cable !! Its difficult to wait till evening for such a scoop...

[frank_dude_007]

That is not supposed to be a speculation. But it is supposed to perform more like a 300-400cc! However, if you did manage to click it, it would be great to see it...

I did not get what you are trying to say sir , can you please elaborate

[abhichotu.abhi]

Where are real speculations?? From past few pages the original topic has been deviated by a margin!!

[Aryan]

That is not supposed to be a speculation. But it is supposed to perform more like a 300-400cc! However, if you did manage to click it, it would be great to see it...

It would be good to get a real performance machine from Honda! FINALLY, I would've something to look forward to, apart from the Pulsars of this world. I have literally NOTHING to upgrade to from a P200!

[Binoy]

hey guys remember I posted about a possible 150+ cc from honda.well today on my way to office in manesar i saw honda guys testing the bike again..this tym i managed to click a snap of it..believe me it was very difficult to ride at 110+ and trying to focus your camera and clicking another person's pic..Sadly tough i don't have the data cable...will upload the pic in the evening..the way the bike was running it seemed like to be in the range of 180-200cc

Buddy please post the pic... all are waiting...

[sheelpriye]

Shouldn't the 4 Valve P-220/180/150's be out anytime now?

wishlist(repetitive) something in the lines of a CBR 400RR
( i know what my sign reads, but then my money plant is just giving green LEAVES instead of bucks)

[spiderweb]

Same here Aryan, even am trying to find some good upgrade from my ZMA-R, nothing worthy as of yet. Looking forward to some performance throwing machine from HONDA & TVS now...

[Coffin On Wheels]

well I will upload the pic pretty soon ...just managed a side view, the tank and the front isn't visible in the pic. the tank is something like that of the twister (i.e bulky)

[Aryan]

Same here Aryan, even am trying to find some good upgrade from my ZMA-R, nothing worthy as of yet. Looking forward to some performance throwing machine from HONDA & TVS now...

Absolutely true. I am bikeless right now, and my ONLY option in the 200cc+ category (barring the super expensive Ninja 250R) is the Pulsar 220 DTS-i. It's not that I do not like the P220, but I want to ride something 'different' now, something more than a mere 20cc upgrade!

[sheelpriye]

Absolutely true. I am bikeless right now, and my ONLY option in the 200cc+ category (barring the super expensive Ninja 250R) is the Pulsar 220 DTS-i. It's not that I do not like the P220, but I want to ride something 'different' now, something more than a mere 20cc upgrade!

Shouldn't an R1 rider ride its mini me?

Yup, there are people who call it pappu motorcycle, no torque and stuff, but if nothing is coming out, this might be an option

Japs are going to be super expensive and Indian companies are taking their own sweet time

[ravi@17bhp]

Whoa!! Lots of excietment, coupled with as-usual higher-segment-power speculation!!!

Most probably that could be a Unicorn Sports version (with some engine tweaks). Well, there is a possibility that it could be a 250cc mill that has been rumoured in the past two months.

Lets wait for the pics and speculate more and set the thread in fire.

PS: I am bikeless now!! Somebody please launch a reasonably 'powerfull' mill very sooooooooooooon.

[Aryan]

@Sheel: If you are talking about the R15, then yes, it is a good machine no doubt, but not the kind of motorcycle that I would be happy with. It lacks torque low down, and I am not someone who can ride it always in the powerband, which evidently kicks in after 4-5k RPMs! Moreover, I won't be happy with a punter of a 150cc motorcycle, after riding something in the likes of 200cc (purely talking about the cubic capacity).

I want something which should have more low and mid-range power than something which wants me to rev it's nuts off before giving me that feeling of moving ahead! The "mini-me" of the R1 is NOT for me; whereas a machine like the R1, well, it sure is!

[sheelpriye]

PS: I am bikeless now!! Somebody please launch a reasonably 'powerfull' mill very sooooooooooooon.

were you considering the ZMR

@Sheel: If you are talking about the R15, then yes, it is a good machine no doubt, but not the kind of motorcycle that I would be happy with. It lacks torque low down, and I am not someone who can ride it always in the powerband, which evidently kicks in after 4-5k RPMs! Moreover, I won't be happy with a punter of a 150cc motorcycle, after riding something in the likes of 200cc (purely talking about the cubic capacity).

Though you won't miss the CC's but to each his own( i didn't after riding a 223/180cc motorcycles)

I want something which should have more low and mid-range power than something which wants me to rev it's nuts off before giving me that feeling of moving ahead! The "mini-me" of the R1 is NOT for me; whereas a machine like the R1, well, it sure is!

I too am waiting and if nothing coming then may head to the nearest PBK in about a year's time, but i am smitten by the 15 and might keep it

[csajal]

@Sheel: If you are talking about the R15, then yes, it is a good machine no doubt, but not the kind of motorcycle that I would be happy with. It lacks torque low down, and I am not someone who can ride it always in the powerband, which evidently kicks in after 4-5k RPMs! Moreover, I won't be happy with a punter of a 150cc motorcycle, after riding something in the likes of 200cc (purely talking about the cubic capacity).

I want something which should have more low and mid-range power than something which wants me to rev it's nuts off before giving me that feeling of moving ahead! The "mini-me" of the R1 is NOT for me; whereas a machine like the R1, well, it sure is!

A big Hoo-Yeah for that Aryan Da!! After riding and getting addicted to my P200, I don't want a P220 as my next upgrad!! It has to something reall big... either I wait to save enough cash for a liter class or someone launches a mighty 400!! Anyways it's a wait

[Aryan]

@chicky: Please stop posting absolute OTs!