Motorcycle Apex

Honda has launched its new 125cc sports bike, CBF Stunner, targeting the younger segment on July 21st in New Delhi, India. Priced between Rs 47,070 and Rs 51,655 (ex-showroom), CBF comes in three variants and four colors. It has a 11bhp engine and complements its existing model ‘Shine’ in the same category.

Yogesh in Indiaon2wheels says, “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.”

The company is also planning to launch two more new models this year. N K Rattan, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Head (Sales & Marketing) said, “There will be one or two more new launches in this financial year. We also expect our bikes above the 800cc category to launch in fiscal year 2009 which will be priced above 10lakh.”

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Hyper sport bikes emphasize on top speed and acceleration. These bikes are typically powered by 1100cc engines, weighing around 227kg and attain speeds in excess of 180 mph (290 km/h). The top ones are lined up here…

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird was the world’s fastest production motorcycle when it first appeared in late 1996. Blackbird has earned a solid reputation as a powerful, fast, smooth and very reliable sport-touring motorcycle. As an example of its reliability, Dale Wilson rode a Blackbird 1500+ miles a day for seven consecutive days in late spring of 2007, setting a motorcycle endurance record. The Blackbird name is an obvious nod to the Lockheed SR-71 aircraft.

Engine Type: 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder

Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed

Suzuki Hayabusa

In Japanese, Hayabusa means ‘Peregrine Falcon’, the bird capable of achieving speeds over 200mph or 322kmph. The name has a subtle reference to the competing Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird.

The GSX1300R, powered by a 1299cc inline-4 liquid-cooled engine was capable of doing quarter mile in 10.02 seconds at 143.7 mph. Acceleration was mind-blowing- 0 to 60mph in 3.13 seconds. Following heavy competition, Suzuki revised the GSX1300R for the 2008 model year. The engine size was increased to 1340cc to boost power output. Other notable features include a new 4-2-1-2 exhaust system meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 emission regulations, a slipper clutch, and redesigned bodywork.

The motorcycle in stock form is capable of doing quarter mile in 9.85 seconds at @ 149.7 mph while it can shoot from standstill to 60mph in 2.77 seconds and 180 mph in 18.9 seconds.

Engine Type: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC

Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

The Ninja ZX-14 is currently Kawasaki’s most powerful sport bike. It was introduced at the Tokyo 2005 Show. The Ninja ZX-14 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60mph in 2.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically restricted to 186 mph (299 km/h).

Engine Type: 1352cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline-four

Transmission 6-speed

BMW K1200S

The K 1200 S can accelerate from a dead stop to 60mph in just 2.8 seconds. The K1200S features ABS brakes and a few other creative comforts.

Engine Type: Transverse mounted, 1157 cc, liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder, 167bhp

Transmission: 6-speed

Yamaha FJR1300

Engine Type: 1298cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves

Transmission: 5-speed; Yamaha Chip-Controlled Shift (YCC-S)

Honda is all set to go retro in 2009 with the new design inspired by the ground-breaking CB’s of the 70’s. The CB750 turned the motorcycle world upside-down and went a long way. Considering the air-cooled engine, skinny “right-side-up” fork and dual shocks are carry-over pieces from the original design; the CB1100F would be anything but revolutionary in the sporting bike game today. That’s what makes it look retro.

The CB1100F was on display at the Tokyo 2007 – Tokyo Motor Show along with CB1100R, Forza Z ABS, DN-01, Pride Fighter Concept, EV06 Concept, CB400 Super Four Hyper VTEC Revo, CB400 Super Bol D’OR Hyper VTEC Revo , CB1300 Super Four, CB1300 Super Bol D’OR, CBR1000RR, CBR600RR, Goldwing…..