Volvo Launches B9R Coach : 9400 6x2

newinthomas73 · 20th October 2010, 20:36

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Originally Posted by ssdubai

The B9R of KSRTC - Kerala

this is to the best of my knowledge, a B7R

ssdubai · 29th November 2010, 15:18

And so KSRTC-Karnataka becomes the first RTC to induct the B9R.
The name :Airavat Club Class.
Now this is one RTC that is a pride for the Taxpayer.
It knows how to do what its meant for - provide service and it also knows how to sustain itself and generate revenue too.
Hats off to these guys

The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Three premium services from KSRTC

tsk13 · 29th November 2010, 21:57

Multi-axle Volvos and Merc in Delhi now. Mann Tours running Merc on daily Delhi-Agra Conducted Tour whereas Rajasthan Roadways Multiaxle operates from Delhi (Bikaner House, near India Gate).

ssdubai · 23rd April 2011, 11:30

Highend stuff based on the Volvo B9R Platform.
Luxuria from Bluehills (Volvo B9R -DC Designed ).
I am sure that such initiatives will redefine Luxury Travel Segment and take it to new heights

Welcome to Super Luxury Buses

jayguar · 23rd April 2011, 21:45

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Originally Posted by ssdubai

Highend stuff based on the Volvo B9R Platform.
Luxuria from Bluehills (Volvo B9R -DC Designed ).
I am sure that such initiatives will redefine Luxury Travel Segment and take it to new heights

Welcome to Super Luxury Buses

Spotted two of these buses in Chennai few days back. I did see the DC logo. I didn't know these were based on B9R. Since I was in a hurry, I didn't bother to stop and have a second look.

speedsatya · 24th April 2011, 00:00

Saw one of these Luxura-Luxury -Super Luxury buses on the ORR ,bangalore.I personally didnt like the look though.One could easily make out that this was another of DC's #$#!$! useless overkill's which if at all look good ,they look good only in pics

Was wondering as to how complicated would accident or body repairs be ? Would be interesting to know more on the specs of this bus wrt suspension and electrical mods

ssdubai · 23rd April 2012, 17:54

Way to go KSRTC ,Its really the Pride of Karnataka and a model for State Transport Companies
The Hindu : States / Karnataka : KSRTC plans to run buses with toilet and pantry

ssdubai · 30th April 2012, 17:20

The Sharma Travels - Volvo B9R I-Shift on the Roads in Bangalore
I-Shift - I-Shift : Volvo Buses

MileCruncher · 30th April 2012, 17:30

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Originally Posted by ssdubai

The Sharma Travels - Volvo B9R I-Shift on the Roads in Bangalore
I-Shift - I-Shift : Volvo Buses

One thing with all these new buses, the operators are also trying to promote the latest features of their buses to attract clientele and be able to charge premium for their offering.

Overall the customer is also getting to know about technology.

Ashley2 · 30th April 2012, 22:27

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

One thing with all these new buses, the operators are also trying to promote the latest features of their buses to attract clientele and be able to charge premium for their offering..

This is the beauty and many will be ready to tell ,the ride was very smooth and its worth paying the premium

ssdubai · 1st May 2012, 21:50

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Originally Posted by Ashley2

This is the beauty and many will be ready to tell ,the ride was very smooth and its worth paying the premium

Yes that's true and its going to be a Technology Driven battle in the Bus Segment in the days to follow. The Commercial Vehicle Industry in this decade is gearing up for a repeat of what happened in the Car Industry in the Past one.

But the real beneficiary in this specific case is the Driver. Gone are the days when Drivers would wrestle with the Gear Selectors ( as though they were gladiators handling a heavy weapon ) and they may be better off with one Pedal less to maneuver with.

Minimal manual intervention in the driving process may also result in smoother rides for the passenger too.

As for the Operators 2012 seems to be a dream come true. With cost of Air Tickets hitting the roof ( and the Indian Railways being choked for funds) the Bus business is going to be on a Joy Ride . The only probable spoil sport could be the much feared Fuel Price Deregulation (Including Diesel) being debated by the Government.

a4anurag · 25th February 2013, 19:00

Digging up a old thread but was wondering what part it could be?!

What is the honeycomb grill and the tank below?

Any connection to the turbocharger?

binaiks · 25th February 2013, 19:02

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Originally Posted by a4anurag

Digging up a old thread but was wondering what part it could be?!

What is the honeycomb grill and the tank below?

Any connection to the turbocharger?

Since there is an air filter sitting right below, guess that is the air-intake.

a4anurag · 25th February 2013, 19:10

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Originally Posted by binaiks

Since there is an air filter sitting right below, guess that is the air-intake.

Is that air intake sufficient for such an engine?!

binaiks · 25th February 2013, 19:15

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Originally Posted by a4anurag

Is that air intake sufficient for such an engine?!

IIRC, it is present on both the sides. This is the old variant. The current ones are of a different design.

29th November 2010, 15:18	#227
ssdubai BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dubai/Bangalore Posts: 49 Thanked: 3 Times	And so KSRTC-Karnataka becomes the first RTC to induct the B9R. The name :Airavat Club Class. Now this is one RTC that is a pride for the Taxpayer. It knows how to do what its meant for - provide service and it also knows how to sustain itself and generate revenue too. Hats off to these guys The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Three premium services from KSRTC
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29th November 2010, 21:57	#228
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 361 Times	Multi-axle Volvos and Merc in Delhi now. Mann Tours running Merc on daily Delhi-Agra Conducted Tour whereas Rajasthan Roadways Multiaxle operates from Delhi (Bikaner House, near India Gate).
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23rd April 2011, 11:30	#229
ssdubai BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dubai/Bangalore Posts: 49 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Volvo Launches B9R Coach : 9400 6x2 Highend stuff based on the Volvo B9R Platform. Luxuria from Bluehills (Volvo B9R -DC Designed ). I am sure that such initiatives will redefine Luxury Travel Segment and take it to new heights Welcome to Super Luxury Buses
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speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	Re: Volvo Launches B9R Coach : 9400 6x2 Saw one of these Luxura-Luxury -Super Luxury buses on the ORR ,bangalore.I personally didnt like the look though.One could easily make out that this was another of DC's #$#!$! useless overkill's which if at all look good ,they look good only in pics Was wondering as to how complicated would accident or body repairs be ? Would be interesting to know more on the specs of this bus wrt suspension and electrical mods
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ssdubai BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dubai/Bangalore Posts: 49 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Volvo Launches B9R Coach : 9400 6x2 Way to go KSRTC ,Its really the Pride of Karnataka and a model for State Transport Companies The Hindu : States / Karnataka : KSRTC plans to run buses with toilet and pantry
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