“POCKET BIKES" (Mini-Motorcycles

These are “mini-motorcycles”, or sometimes referred to as “pocket-bikes.” They are becoming increasingly popular with young adults in our community, and you may have even seen someone riding one down your street. But are they legal to ride? Are they safe?
A Mini-motorcycle or “pocket-bike” is classified as a motorcycle. However, most are not manufactured to comply with the laws that allow them to be used safely on public roadways. They also cannot be registered as a legal motor vehicle. Accordingly, the locations where they may be legally ridden are very limited. Most retailers don’t share this information with you, but that’s not an excuse for you to be uninformed.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW – (these rules pertain to both electric and gasoline powered mini-motorcycles):

Bajaj Launches Avenger 200 DTSi

The launch of the Bajaj Avenger 200 cc DTS-I was accompanied by an announcement that its manufacturing company, Bajaj Auto will gradually step away from the low-margin 100 cc bikes and foray into the more lucrative and larger motorbikes segment. Company insiders claim that the 200 cc Bajaj Avenger bike will definitely serve to enhance the pleasure of riding on the Indian roads. With classic styling, comfortable seating and chic looking features, this bike is set to make you 'Feel like God' again!

SB110-59B (SB110-59B)

SPECIFICATIONS
SB110-59B
CONFIGURE
Colors available
red ,blue ,black,gray,silver
Features
*
Decals (Y/N)
Y
Tool kit (Y/N)
Y
Remote start (Y/N)
N
Remote engine stop (Y/N)
N
Remote alarm (Y/N)
N
Speed limiter (Y/N)
N
Assembly required
steering handle

Suzuki’s Superbikes Hayabusa & Intruder Launched in India

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd introduced its iconic superbikes, the Hayabusa (1300cc) and cruiser Intruder M1800R. BothSuzuki targets to sell more than 350 superbikes per annum. Already Yamaha has introduced its YZF-R1 1000cc superbike and the MT-01, 1670cc, priced in the range of Rs 10-15 lakh. Triumph, the Italian buke maker also has launched its Multistrada, Monste and 1098 super bikes in India, priced in the range of Rs 15-55 lakh. are priced at Rs 12.5 lakh (each) at ex-showroom, Delhi.

Ducati 1198 and 1198S Superbikes Released

UPDATE: Info on the Troy Bayliss Limited Edition
But wait! There’s more! There’s a reason that the Streetfighter will get the Superbike’s 1098 mills…it is because the Superbike line no longer needs them! Ducati will be bumping the rest of the Superbike line (the 1098R has already made the engine displacement jump) to the newly decided upon 1198cc displacement for the World Superbike regulations. More after the jump.

The 1198S will get the 1198R’s traction control and data aquistiion unit (as also seen on the Streetfighter S). This is the same technology that is being used on Ducati’s MotoGP and WSB competition bikes, with 8 traction settings that limit the output from the mighty v-twin. This ensures that the 1198S/R do not make any tears in the Earth’s crust that allow would Satan himself to rise from the netherwold, and start running a muck of things here on the domain for mortal man.

Super Bike VFR1000 from Honda in India

Honda plans to bring a new super bike in India, VFR1000 by the year 2010. It has already announced to launch two new international models as CBU in 2009. According to the industry sources, Honda may introduce CBR1000 and VR800 in India soon. The company has set its eyes on the super bikes market in the country and is assessing the market potential as well. It has admitted that it also plans to bring a higher capacity VFR bike to India next year.“When we launch bikes in India, we started with smaller engine sizes to cater to the masses. Now we are planning to launch a new bike and by the end of this year when Honda launches the new 800cc bike for the Indian market,” HMSI Sales and Marketing head N.K Rattani.The new VFR1000 will be powered by 5-cylinder unit with 3 cylinder facing the front and 2 cylinders at the rear end. The new VFR1000 will also sport Honda’s new combined ABS system making its one of the safest bikes on the road. The VFR1000 model will be a replacement VFR800 and CBR1100XX in the international market.Source:www.cartradeindia.com

Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 178mph (286 km/h)

Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is a sport-touring motorcycle built by Honda. It combines big engine power, Easy operational error-tolerance with touring comfort. The Blackbird production started in 1997 and the last year of production was 2006. The Blackbird was the result of Honda's attempt to build the world's fastest production motorcycle, stealing the crown from Kawasaki
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