Whoa LML? Whither LML?

chanu · 4th January 2011, 19:35

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Originally Posted by desideep

HI every one the NEW LML model is going to be launched this FEB. i am going to test drive a machiine this thursday have got a special invite from a Dealer. He did inform me that the Officials from LML have asked them and also taken it in written that the new scooter is not be test driven by just any one. this is a demo only model for display purpose in the SHOWROOM.

Thats nice and special desideep, please do share your experience and if possible the pictures. Thanks for the good news that the scooter is going to be launched in Feb '11 I am also keen in the new LML, I am happy that the scooters are coming back on roads.

YC.BALENO.CHD · 4th January 2011, 19:40

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

Is the disc brake version Indian bound or EU bound?

The disc brake is optional. The scooter will be available in 2 stroke an 4 stroke variants in select cities. Chandigarh being one of them. The 4 stroke scooter with the disc brake is their flagship model. I guess the bookings have started and I remember seeing advertisements of the scoot in some national daily.

Regards.

desideep · 4th January 2011, 20:39

The scooter will be avaiable in 38 Different colors. with the so called international accesories. the front crome carrier, rear carrier, crome RVM and things like that... will post some phone and other things in two days.

YC.BALENO.CHD · 4th January 2011, 22:13

A bit of an info:

The NV is still on sale in Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Uttar Pradesh.

The NV LS (with disc brake) retails at Rs.53,732 for two stroke and Rs.58,604 for four stroke (prices ex-showroom Delhi). Quite exorbitant pricing I must say.

Regards.

Spitfire · 5th January 2011, 12:04

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Originally Posted by YC.BALENO.CHD

The NV LS (with disc brake) retails at Rs.53,732 for two stroke

Interesting.. it matches the emission norms presently set?

YC.BALENO.CHD · 5th January 2011, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Interesting.. it matches the emission norms presently set?

I do not have much idea but as it is on sale at Dehli, I guess it should match the norms.

Regards.

devarshi84 · 5th January 2011, 22:04

WHile many may not agree, LML used to be built really well. It definitely beats the Japs in longetivity. A friend of mine has a 14 year old LML running in good shape and there are many more out there too.

polopm · 5th January 2011, 22:38

I do hope LML is back in business. My dad bought a NV Spl in '97. Boy, it rocked !! Oodles of torque and pretty stable for a scooter. Used to whack my friends on road who drove Bajajs'.
Unfortunately we had to sell it few years back after an accident and dad declared himself old to drive it in Chennai traffic.

Cheers !

hillram · 6th January 2011, 00:44

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Originally Posted by desideep

The scooter will be avaiable in 38 Different colors. with the so called international accesories. the front crome carrier, rear carrier, crome RVM and things like that... will post some phone and other things in two days.

38 Colours is amazing.Please post the pictures.Im so eager to see them.

devarshi84 · 6th January 2011, 09:51

nothing to be happy about when they say international styling, they are too broke to customize for local market.

.anshuman · 6th January 2011, 10:26

Long back i had a LML Star in Off white color with matching beige seats, mats and other plastics. It was a wonderful scooter. The only trouble i had was frequent clutch wire breakage. It had better looks, build and performance than the Bajaj Scooters. Will find some pics to post here.

@Desideep: Waiting for the pics and other details.

YC.BALENO.CHD · 6th January 2011, 14:01

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

nothing to be happy about when they say international styling, they are too broke to customize for local market.

It looks very much similar to the standard NV. Just some additions of chrome parts like chrome mirrors, front and rear carriers, chrome badging and chromed grab handle at the rear. Plus clear lens indicators and front n rear lamps.

Regards.

Spitfire · 6th January 2011, 14:12

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Originally Posted by YC.BALENO.CHD

It looks very much similar to the standard NV.

Hey can you get some pics and more details. Especially of the 2 Stroke one? I am still confused how a 2 Stroke (if its the same engine as before) is being allowed to be sold considering the emission norms now. And if not what is this new engine that they have come out with - specs.

Thanks in advance.

georgev · 6th January 2011, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Hey can you get some pics and more details. Especially of the 2 Stroke one? I am still confused how a 2 Stroke (if its the same engine as before) is being allowed to be sold considering the emission norms now. And if not what is this new engine that they have come out with - specs.

Thanks in advance.

same concern i had when i first saw the LML ad., it should 've a cat convertor in place?

Spitfire · 6th January 2011, 15:55

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Originally Posted by georgev

same concern i had when i first saw the LML ad., it should 've a cat convertor in place?

Will only a cat reduce emissions to BS III levels? I doubt..

4th January 2011, 20:39	#48
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	Re: Whoa LML? Whither LML? The scooter will be avaiable in 38 Different colors. with the so called international accesories. the front crome carrier, rear carrier, crome RVM and things like that... will post some phone and other things in two days.
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4th January 2011, 22:13	#49
YC.BALENO.CHD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 261 Times View My Garage	Re: Whoa LML? Whither LML? A bit of an info: The NV is still on sale in Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Uttar Pradesh. The NV LS (with disc brake) retails at Rs.53,732 for two stroke and Rs.58,604 for four stroke (prices ex-showroom Delhi). Quite exorbitant pricing I must say. Regards.
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5th January 2011, 22:04	#52
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Re: Whoa LML? Whither LML? WHile many may not agree, LML used to be built really well. It definitely beats the Japs in longetivity. A friend of mine has a 14 year old LML running in good shape and there are many more out there too.
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5th January 2011, 22:38	#53
polopm BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 457 Thanked: 142 Times	Re: Whoa LML? Whither LML? I do hope LML is back in business. My dad bought a NV Spl in '97. Boy, it rocked !! Oodles of torque and pretty stable for a scooter. Used to whack my friends on road who drove Bajajs'. Unfortunately we had to sell it few years back after an accident and dad declared himself old to drive it in Chennai traffic. Cheers !
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6th January 2011, 09:51	#55
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Re: Whoa LML? Whither LML? nothing to be happy about when they say international styling, they are too broke to customize for local market.
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6th January 2011, 10:26	#56
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	Re: Whoa LML? Whither LML? Long back i had a LML Star in Off white color with matching beige seats, mats and other plastics. It was a wonderful scooter. The only trouble i had was frequent clutch wire breakage. It had better looks, build and performance than the Bajaj Scooters. Will find some pics to post here. @Desideep: Waiting for the pics and other details.
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