BIKE HORNS

Roots Industries specializes in the manufacture of a wide range and line-up of automobile horns. Roots is a leading supplier to all the major vehicle manufacturers like Ford, Daimler Chrysler, Mitsubishi Lancer, Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota, Tata Motors, Fiat Uno and Siena, TELCO, TVS Motor Company, Kinetic Honda, etc.

Roots Industries Limited places a premium on original technology and innovation. Its technical collaboration with Robert Bosch S.S of Spain in 1995 has helped it to further strengthen its R & D activities and technical competence. This collaboration along with Roots’ indigenous talent has kicked off a spree of growth unmatched in the history of automobile OE manufacturers.

This is in a large part possible due to the full-fledged design, development and test center with the latest CAD/CAM facilities. Its Metrology Lab too is equipped with world-class instruments and related equipment.

Some nice horns made by Roots suitable for bikes and cars.. they are the ones making socially unacceptable sounds on the road.

ROOTS HORNS FOR BIKES

The Roots horn W90 (sounds like skoda laura horn - but louder)

Voltage 12 V; Current Consumption 5.0 A

Fundamental Frequency - High Tone : 500 Hz; Low Tone : 420 Hz

Sound Pressure Level : 112 dB(A) Pair

Weight in Kg: 0.87 ( Set )

Recommended to use in: Cars, Jeeps & LCV’s

Roots Vibrasonic:

The ROOTS VIBRASONIC

Roots Vibrasonic is the one which many fit on Enfield making huge sound on road. This sounds very high and scary ! It is good if you want to be a bully on the road. But if you want to be the DON KING and socially unacceptable try the ROOTS MEGASONIC !

The ROOTS MEGASONIC

The roots megasonic makes such a huge sound that there is no reason to use this horn - it is a cruel piece of equipment purely meant to scare the shit out of someone who is blocking you on the road.

If you fit these horns on your bike.. please dont honk too much !! Also fit a relay.. a relay is used to isolate your control from actual circuit. For example in case of a normal headlight, you flick a switch. Without the relay the entire current would be through one circuit. Normal circuit may be rated for about 7amps. So when you got for a higher wattage you need 10amps. So a relay will just isolate your switch, ie your switch will still have smaller current, with the headlight circuit getting the higher current.

Last but not the lease is price estimate.. estimated street cost for roots vibrasonic is 750 rupees for High-Low pair.. and for Roots Megasonic is about 1250 rupees for high low pair.

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Royal Enfield is surveying bullet 5s riders for their opinion on the Royal Enfield bullet classic 350 cc for India ! We strongly feel this is NOT COOL. Why not bring the original 500cc bullet classic to India with EFI ? Do we Indians deserve less than the Europeans and Americans from our own Indian companies ? This is so SAD but TRUE. The bullet classic 350 cc will have a twinspark engine. It comes in 2 variants - single seat / double seats. The best new feature about the Royal Enfield Classic 350 cc is its tyres - fat MRF Nylogrips (smaller diameter) which also makes the bike a bit shorter.. but the rear tyre is fat and suits the bike very much. Overall, the 1 seater classic 350 rides very smooth, feels good and looks great. (but not as great as its international version). It will be introduced for 88,000 in Chennai and about 1,02,000 in Pune. So if you are planning to buy a 5s, please wait !!! classic is on its way

Picture of bullet classic 350cc

Compare it with the Classic Introduced in Foreign Countries… IS THIS FAIR ?

Yamaha FZ-S Review

Riding the grand success of its muscular and hottest-looking bike Yamaha FZ16 while shattering all cliches in biking, Yamaha has introduced the Stylish Macho Street Fighter - Yamaha FZ-S in India.

Yamaha FZ-S highlights the style quotient and has more flesh to flaunt with purely European international design like new colours & graphics, aerodynamic chiseled windshield, stylish & sporty carbon pattern meter consol, and more aggressive looking headlight. The new Yamaha FZ-S is for stylish and attention seeking Macho Man.

YAMAHA FZS - The new bike by Yamaha

Speaking at the launch of Yamaha FZ-S, Mr. Y. Tsuji, CEO and Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. said, “Yamaha has set forward on a journey where each and every product of ours will set a benchmark in the market with its technological superiority, quality and manufacturing excellence and style quotient. The arrival of this new variant FZ-S is a clear illustration of how the market has responded to FZ 16. Our strategic intent is to provide customers with stylish variant to suite his fashion statement and personality.”

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark - TBTS

For the Royal Enfield, the Thunderbird Twinspark is a big technological leap and is seen as the important product. Also the twinspark engine will help the Bullet maker to comply stricter emission norms.

The TBTS is the same old Thunderbird in design and styling. Just two twinspark badges on the side flanks and a twinspark decal on the rear side are added. There is no UCE (Unit Construction engine) badge or a sticker on the Thunderbird Twinspark.

Special features of the thunderbird twinspark engine:

• Royal Enfield Thunderbird’s new UCE (unit construction engine) adopts the superior twin spark technology for better combustion characteristics.

• Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark becomes the first Royal Enfield product in india to come with an integrated engine.

• The new integrated engine in the Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark employs six clutch plates for reduced clutch lever effort and hence stress free riding.

• Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark integrated engine has auto de-compressor which eases your kicking. Royal enfield has made sure that customers find it easy to start a Royal Enfield.

• Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark uses hydraulic tappet which helps to maintain zero clearance of pushrod at all engine operating conditions enabling uniform valve timing.

New Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark = Reduced Transmission Losses, Lower Friction, Lower Maintenance, Higher Reliability.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark - Leave Home

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark is available in Black, Silver and Red.

Complete list of Changes in the new Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark -> totally redesigned head for the additional spark plug.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark -> New crankcase.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark -> Unitary construction for the engine with integrated gearbox.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark -> standardized Gear shifter and brake positions.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark -> Halogen lamp for fuss free riding at night.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark -> better clutch to handle extra power from the engine.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark -> Hydraulic tappets for precise valve timing and control.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark (TBTS) - What is Twinspark ?

Twin Spark (TS) technology was used first time in Alfa Romeo car in 1914. In the early 1960s it was used in their race cars to enable it to achieve a higher power output from its engines. And in the early and middle 1980s, Alfa Romeo incorporated this technology into their road cars to enhance their performance and to comply with stricter emission controls.

The two sparks on the Twin Spark engines fire at the same time per cylinder and this makes the fuel mixture burn faster than single plug ignition because it is fired from 2 different places simultaneously. So less ignition advance could be used and also leaner mixtures could be burned.

SOME CRAZY COMPARISONs.

Note: it is MAD to compare apples with oranges but both are fruits so we shall compare them. Please note that we have the experience of riding all the bikes we compare here, we hope you gain from our thoughts.

1) Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark vs Yamaha R15

Points to remember while comparing TBTS vs R15:

• Both are good, cost almost the same, TBTS is a cruiser R15 is a racer !
• R15 is high rev engine, TBTS has low rev. (for same power).
• R15 has plastic, TBTS has chrome + solid metal.
• which means… R15 is light, TBTS is heavy (but looks great).
• R15 gears (no false neutral), TBTS has good gears (some false neutrals but no problem really :-))
• R15 body is breakable - punch the faring and see it come off ! ( The R15 starts to look old soon )
• In Indian condition, R15 full faring is good house for dirt and dust.
• RE Chrome shines like new even after many years.

If you have not got the point yet, please note that we do love the Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark TBTS more than the yamaha R15 the Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark is good value for money and will be a good companion for a long long time. On the other hand, sports bike like kawasaki Ninja will soon intimidate the R15 in India but there is no alternative to a Royal Enfield and last but not the least, it is made in INDIA.

2) Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark vs Yamaha FZ16

Points to remember while comparing TBTS vs FZ16:

• FZ16 is a cheaper bike, good value for money - it is a great selling point.
• FZ16 is better to handle in traffic than TBTS (better commuter bike).
• Both look good, but TBTS looks special with all the chrome.
• FZ16 has awesome tyres - much better than TBTS.
• FZ16 is low on maintenance.

etc..etc..etc.. point is that if you want a simple commuter bike - FZ16 is the right choice - but if you want to have some fun, it takes more than 150cc to get that trippin feeling

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark is a COOL bike for The MAN.

Honda Stunner

The 125cc Honda Stunner produces 11bhp at 8000rpm and 11nm of torque at 6500rpm. Honda claims the Stunner can achieve 60kmph from standstill in 5.2 seconds, which ought to make the Stunner one of the fastest 125cc motorcycles in India, if not the fastest. Loaded with goodies like front and rear tubeless tyres, alloys, half fairing and stepped up seat, the Honda CBF Stunner is a cool, beautiful and loaded 125cc motorcycle available in India.

Honda CBF Stunner Specifications:

Engine type: 4 stroke, Air cooled OHC single cylinder
Displacement: 124.7cc
Max power: 11bhp @ 8000rpm
Max Torque: 11Nm @ 6500rpm
Starting system: Kick/self
Gear shift pattern: 1 Down - up
Headlamp: 35/35W 12V Halogen
Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension: 3 step spring loaded hydraulic shock absorver with recangular box type swing arm
Front tyre: 80/100-17? 46p (tubeless)
Rear tyre: 100/90-17 55p (tubeless)
Front brake: 130mm drum (optional 240mm disc)
Rear brake: 130mm drum brake
Length: 2012mm
Width: 734mm
Height: 1113mm
Wheelbase: 1271mm
Ground Clearance: 173mm
Fuel tank capacity: 10 liters (2 liter reserve)
Kerb weight: 129kg

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Yamaha FZ 16

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Yamaha R15

what do YOU choose to RIDE ?

Note: Yamaha fz 16 and Yamaha R15 belong to different category, comparing them will cause !#$%^&*%# confusion… keep it real

Links:

Yamaha fz 16

Yamaha R15

Yamaha FZ-S Review

Yamaha FZ-16 : Urban cool, no-nonsense style

Yamaha Motor India Limited is ready to launch Yamaha FZ-16 on Indian roads by mid September 2008! The bike has all the latest technology features that the customer craves for. The stylish yet innovative FZ-16 has macho and muscular looks redefining the 150cc bikes segment. The Yamaha FZ-16 is an urban-cool motorcycle built for great performance and easy-living functionality, because that’s the whole idea of a bike like this. It keeps it simple, with street-tough naked styling and super-civilized power delivery and a specially designed riding position that gives riders extra confidence at lower speeds.

Yamaha FZ-16 : Serious attitude, Serious power !

The FZ-16 was born for life on the street - taut, muscular and ready for anything. Whatever’s going down on the street, you’re always in charge. The FZ-16 has got heart-pumping knockout performance and it’s got serious attitude on top of that, a lean and mean look that’s all about raw power.

Yamaha FZ-16 : All-out performance, all-round versatility !

Superb man-machine interaction is at the core of the FZ1 inspired performance. Accelerating out of turns you feel it, in fact you will be enjoying yourself so much that the brief ride you had planned will turn into something a bit longer !

Yamaha FZ 16 red (Lava red)

Unlike the Yamaha YZF R15 (sports bike), the Yamaha FZ-16 is a macho street fighter. The bike gets its looks from the global FZ series known for awesome looks and tremendous power. Just one look at the bike is enough to make you fall for it and buy it !

Yamaha FZ-16 : Just one look at the bike is enough to make you fall for it !

Yamaha FZ-16 Design elements: Big center mass, tough looking front forks, tough looking chassis, mid-ship stubby silencer, super wide tyres, rugged shaped body parts !

Yamaha FZ-16, SIZE DOES MATTER !

Everything about this bike is huge and cool - the super wide tyres, the large size fuel tank etc…

Yamaha FZ 16 Specifications

• Engine: 153.7 CC four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder, 2 valves, SOHC

• Power: 15PS @ 8,400 RPM (Estimated)

• Gearbox: 5-speed

• Fuel System: 26mm CV Carb

• Wheels (F/R): 5-spoke 17? die-cast alloys

• Tyres(F/R): 100/60-R17, 140-60-R17

• Brakes(F/R): 267mm single cross-drilled ventilated rotor with 2-pot calipers / 130mm drum

• Suspension: Front: 41mm Telescopic Forks - Rear: Monocross type

• Headlight: 12V 35W Halogen with Multifocal Reflector

• Exhaust System: Mid Ship type, side mounted

• Tank capacity : 13 litres

Yamaha FZ-16 : Street Fighter looks

The Yamaha FZ-16 is surely one of the best looking naked bike in its class with its macho and muscular looks. The macho tank, aggressive front heavy stance and the rear view with street fighter looks will make you fall for it. FZ-16 will be powered by single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve, fuel-injected 150cc engine. The bike would weigh about 124 kg and the top speed will be around 140 km/h.

The mini-Fazer will feature state of the art - YTPS (Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor), for better throttle response and fuel efficiency and will be loaded with a fully digital console with digital readout for RPM, Speed, Trip and Odometer.

Yamaha FZ-16 display

According to reports, the FZ-16 will be launched on September 15th 2008 and the deliveries will commence by Oct. 2008. The FZ-16 is estimated to cost around Rs. 70,000 ex-showroom…

Links:

Yamaha R15

Yamaha FZ 16 vs Yamaha R15

Yamaha FZ-S

Yamaha R15 India Release

Yamaha R15 is all set to roll on roads in India (Mahape - Surat - Bangalore - Bhopal - New Delhi - Chennai - Hyderabad - Mumbai - Pune - all over) and Nepal.

The aim of introducing the Yamaha R15 bike in India is to enrich Indian biker’s riding experience, however it’s not meant for only the riding enthusiasts as was explained by Tsutomu Mabuchi, Managing Director, Yamaha India.

Yamaha R15 India

Tsutomu Mabuchi about the Yamaha R15: “This particular bike looks very racy but actually a very mediocre person can also drive this bike as you have probably seen today”

Yamaha R15

We all shall see & hear a lot of the praise bubble as we always do when something ‘imported looking’ comes to India - however, here are a few cool and not so cool questions we ask ourselves about the yahama R15.

Yamaha R15 looks cool and powerful (compared only to other Indian bikes) - but is it - 150 cc only - 17 bhp ?

Does the Yamaha R15 need to pack much back ? are the rear tires too thin ? rear too ordinary ?

Are the Yamaha R15 features comparable to international (more expensive) bikes or even the international more affordable bikes ? ?

Do we need another affordable sports bike or do we need a real sports bike ?

Is the style / looks comparable to international bikes in the same class ?

Yamaha R15 = too much plastic ?

Yamaha R15 India

Besides all these details however, we strongly feel that the Yamaha R15 certainly has a unique appeal - it is one of the best bikes ever introduced in India. Way to go Yamaha - rock on…

Look at Yamaha R125 (Yamaha R15’s - 125 cc R-series sibling sold in Europe) below and decide for yourself - are you satisfied with the yamaha r15 in India and Nepal ? Yamaha R15 - COOL or NOT COOL ? ?

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Update:

Yamaha R15 in Blazing Red Color !