Volvo B7R reviews?

abhijitaparadh · 4th April 2006, 17:21

Volvo B7R buses have transformed the indian bus transportation scene completely. They rule the expressways and make all other buses look terribly outdated.

But still I have not come across any reviews for these buses.
Does anyone has info regarding the tech spec for the B7R? Comparison of 0-100kmph times with other buses?

It would be interesting if somebody could provide this info.. or give a pointer to where this info could be found.

I dont intend to buy the B7R..but I travel a lot on these buses especially on Bombay-Pune e-way and they amaze me with their speed, stability, refinement etc...so I am just curious

abhijitaparadh · 4th April 2006, 17:43

The tech spec of the buses can be found at
http://www.volvo.com/bus/india/en-in/buses/VolvoB7R/

salilpawar1 · 5th April 2006, 10:50

well, even i like the b7r a lot!!! overdrive magazine had once carried out a review of the b7r. visit http://www.overdrive.in for more details.

BunnyPunia · 24th July 2007, 11:00

Im so much in love with this beast, that i decided to start a lil blog on it : Travelling by Volvo B7R bus in India

I have travelled around 10 times on the B7R, the longest route being Mumbai-Davanagere-Mumbai. Have been scared to death by these too (while riding at 4am on the single lane section after dharwad, and being overtaken by a volvo while i was riding at 100km/h on my karizma)..

I love collecting B7Rs pics too.. Someday i wish to drive one too.. someday..

the latest crde version is more powerful and has an optional fuel tank capacity of 600L!

Su-47 · 24th July 2007, 11:18

I am Just Curious: Has anybody on the forum driven a B7R?

We all know the good things about the B7Rs: comfort, refinement, speed... But, but one sad thing I've noticed about these busses is the discomfort they cause to people with motion sickness. For them, the high seating position, soft suspension and recirculated-air aggravates motion sickness and makes travel hell.

Since, I don't suffer from any kind of motion sickness, I love the transformation they have brought to travel by bus. That is, when I am inside it. When outside, I want to stay away from them as much as possible.

rahul_intlad · 24th July 2007, 11:28

This was a thread which was posted before the B7R became common rail

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ment-pics.html

gemithomas · 24th July 2007, 12:21

Engine:Rear-mounted, 6-cylinder,7-litre diesel
Output7B260 213 kW (290 hp) @ 2100 rpm
Power Torque1200 nm @ 1050 - 1650 rpm
Emissions class:Euro 3
Gearbox:6-speed manual, fully synchronised

kpzen · 24th July 2007, 12:49

I'm a big fan Volvo B7R & have travelled extensively in it. Mainly in Bangalore - Trivandrum route. Its a monster but off late the condition of the Volvo's running to Kerala are going down. It still pulls like no other thing on the road i can feel the massive torque in every gear shift while sitting in it as a passenger. The best part is the driver never puts the first gear, they always start from the second gear from standstill n it still pulls away like a knife through butter.

Shot with W810i at 2007-07-24

BunnyPunia · 24th July 2007, 12:59

kpzen : Thats a nice paint job! and even on indian buses, drivers rarely use the 1st gear until unless he is starting off from an incline..

A KPN Volvo

A sharma volvo

MSRTC shivneri

Dhanalaxmi volvo

Royal cruiser volvo (kolkata-siliguri)

Kesineni volvos

I m now putting up routes with timings and fares for diff volvo operators. I m adding 2-3 routes each day. the info is at Travelling by Volvo B7R bus in India

khanak · 24th July 2007, 13:11

Iv seen some Volvos with advertisements on the sides.

benbsb29 · 24th July 2007, 14:07

I just love these buses, and really do wish to drive one, just a for a few kms too would suffice. I have some pics too.. will post them sometime.

revved_up · 24th July 2007, 14:13

The red volvos in banglaore that run on local routes have advertisements on the whole side glasses.

PRADEEP KUMAR · 24th July 2007, 16:33

Folks,
There are a few prominent omni bus companies in Chennai etc which have TATA (Cummins?) vehicles with exactly same body build of Volvo.
Had the misfortune of travelling in them on 2 occassions -The difference is like Chalk and Cheese.

rjstyles69 · 24th July 2007, 17:52

Volvo's !! Oh yes I love their paint jobs most. Some look whacky and a few others look hot.

Sankar · 24th July 2007, 18:05

Shot at 2007-07-24

Kallada's Volvo boat service... Got in an e-mail forward.

4th April 2006, 17:21	#1
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	Volvo B7R reviews? Volvo B7R buses have transformed the indian bus transportation scene completely. They rule the expressways and make all other buses look terribly outdated. But still I have not come across any reviews for these buses. Does anyone has info regarding the tech spec for the B7R? Comparison of 0-100kmph times with other buses? It would be interesting if somebody could provide this info.. or give a pointer to where this info could be found. I dont intend to buy the B7R..but I travel a lot on these buses especially on Bombay-Pune e-way and they amaze me with their speed, stability, refinement etc...so I am just curious Last edited by abhijitaparadh : 4th April 2006 at 17:24.
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4th April 2006, 17:43	#2
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	The tech spec of the buses can be found at http://www.volvo.com/bus/india/en-in/buses/VolvoB7R/
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5th April 2006, 10:50	#3
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	well, even i like the b7r a lot!!! overdrive magazine had once carried out a review of the b7r. visit http://www.overdrive.in for more details.
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24th July 2007, 11:00	#4
BunnyPunia BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 895 Thanked: 1,257 Times View My Garage	Im so much in love with this beast, that i decided to start a lil blog on it : Travelling by Volvo B7R bus in India I have travelled around 10 times on the B7R, the longest route being Mumbai-Davanagere-Mumbai. Have been scared to death by these too (while riding at 4am on the single lane section after dharwad, and being overtaken by a volvo while i was riding at 100km/h on my karizma).. I love collecting B7Rs pics too.. Someday i wish to drive one too.. someday.. the latest crde version is more powerful and has an optional fuel tank capacity of 600L!
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24th July 2007, 11:18	#5
Su-47 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 692 Thanked: 337 Times	I am Just Curious: Has anybody on the forum driven a B7R? We all know the good things about the B7Rs: comfort, refinement, speed... But, but one sad thing I've noticed about these busses is the discomfort they cause to people with motion sickness. For them, the high seating position, soft suspension and recirculated-air aggravates motion sickness and makes travel hell. Since, I don't suffer from any kind of motion sickness, I love the transformation they have brought to travel by bus. That is, when I am inside it. When outside, I want to stay away from them as much as possible.
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24th July 2007, 11:28	#6
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	This was a thread which was posted before the B7R became common rail http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ment-pics.html
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24th July 2007, 12:21	#7
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	Engine:Rear-mounted, 6-cylinder,7-litre diesel Output7B260 213 kW (290 hp) @ 2100 rpm Power Torque1200 nm @ 1050 - 1650 rpm Emissions class:Euro 3 Gearbox:6-speed manual, fully synchronised Last edited by gemithomas : 24th July 2007 at 12:22.
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24th July 2007, 12:49	#8
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	I'm a big fan Volvo B7R & have travelled extensively in it. Mainly in Bangalore - Trivandrum route. Its a monster but off late the condition of the Volvo's running to Kerala are going down. It still pulls like no other thing on the road i can feel the massive torque in every gear shift while sitting in it as a passenger. The best part is the driver never puts the first gear, they always start from the second gear from standstill n it still pulls away like a knife through butter. Shot with W810i at 2007-07-24
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24th July 2007, 12:59	#9
BunnyPunia BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 895 Thanked: 1,257 Times View My Garage	kpzen : Thats a nice paint job! and even on indian buses, drivers rarely use the 1st gear until unless he is starting off from an incline.. A KPN Volvo A sharma volvo MSRTC shivneri Dhanalaxmi volvo Royal cruiser volvo (kolkata-siliguri) Kesineni volvos I m now putting up routes with timings and fares for diff volvo operators. I m adding 2-3 routes each day. the info is at Travelling by Volvo B7R bus in India Last edited by BunnyPunia : 24th July 2007 at 13:00.
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24th July 2007, 13:11	#10
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Iv seen some Volvos with advertisements on the sides.
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24th July 2007, 14:07	#11
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,223 Times View My Garage	I just love these buses, and really do wish to drive one, just a for a few kms too would suffice. I have some pics too.. will post them sometime.
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24th July 2007, 14:13	#12
revved_up BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 802 Thanked: 791 Times View My Garage	The red volvos in banglaore that run on local routes have advertisements on the whole side glasses.
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24th July 2007, 16:33	#13
PRADEEP KUMAR BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 386 Thanked: 28 Times	Folks, There are a few prominent omni bus companies in Chennai etc which have TATA (Cummins?) vehicles with exactly same body build of Volvo. Had the misfortune of travelling in them on 2 occassions -The difference is like Chalk and Cheese.
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24th July 2007, 17:52	#14
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Volvo's !! Oh yes I love their paint jobs most. Some look whacky and a few others look hot.
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24th July 2007, 18:05	#15
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Shot at 2007-07-24 Kallada's Volvo boat service... Got in an e-mail forward. Last edited by Sankar : 24th July 2007 at 18:07.
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