Superbikes spotted in India

manson · 30th November 2010, 21:46

Saw a nice sounding all red 1198 the other evening at Carters. Sounded different, not sure if those were stock pipes.

manson.

straight6 · 1st December 2010, 10:33

I know the Night Rod rider quiet well. He's also got a gixxer. The Nightster rider has another Harley as well.

A M · 1st December 2010, 19:52

Just spotted a white Yamaha R1 outside "cuppa mocha" sec-9 panchkula. The bike was looking mean upfront. My phone cam sucks bigtime. So I'm sorry for not getting any pics.

insaneroller · 3rd December 2010, 15:07

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sennarossi

You meant that in India or globally? If that's on global scale, I don't think so

Busa's rep globally mate... In India the 1st question is "is that a busa" even if its written Kawa/Honda etc in bold letters... just my experience...

So on a global scale... what's your take...?

//M · 7th December 2010, 13:09

Harley Davidson Super Glide at DLF Promenade, Delhi.

given2fly · 7th December 2010, 14:17

@ Karizma,

Saw one such 2010 R1 in same Raven Black color as above, at NCPA (Mumbai) around morning 7.30 on 28th November. A father and a kid came on it. This one doesn't look inspired at all. In fact, when you compare it with others in the same league, it looks and sounds like a wet crow. Such a sissy! Tch tch tch. Yamaha. Glorious days are behind now. :(

On the other hand, I can't wait to see a BMW S1000R or Kawasaki 2011 ZX-10R! Totally menacing, amazing and exciting machines! In love with both of them.

karizma9292 · 7th December 2010, 17:47

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Originally Posted by given2fly

@ Karizma,

Saw one such 2010 R1 in same Raven Black color as above, at NCPA (Mumbai) around morning 7.30 on 28th November. A father and a kid came on it. This one doesn't look inspired at all. In fact, when you compare it with others in the same league, it looks and sounds like a wet crow. Such a sissy! Tch tch tch. Yamaha. Glorious days are behind now. :(

On the other hand, I can't wait to see a BMW S1000R or Kawasaki 2011 ZX-10R! Totally menacing, amazing and exciting machines! In love with both of them.

It depends on individual taste buddy , its not how it sounds , its how it performs . Ride it to believe it , this bike just handles like a dream . Regarding the sound , it sounds no different than an Italian

nandishpal · 7th December 2010, 17:58

i see nothing wrong with the bike & feel its 1 step ahead of the old styling,the frame & the shot chassis,
this bike for sure behaves like a dream,every time there is a new shape in the market people talk bad about the looks & the performance but over a period of time they out grow it,

konjaril · 8th December 2010, 11:00

Woah woah... Please dont judge superbikes based on the sound they make..

the reason the new r1 makes a different noise than the others is due to its crossplane firing order which is a result of a cross-plane crankshaft having its pistons arranged 90 degrees apart from each other. this was the same technology introduced in the M1 in 2004 i guess. the result is a better and smooth power delivery on road.

the bike has infact raised the bar for the litre class competition out there. I didnt mean any disrespect to anyone. i am just impressed by the new R1

octane1002 · 8th December 2010, 11:15

The new r1 has some serious heating issues which are well documented on the yamahaforums.That couple with the looks(matter of personal taste as karizma put it) have resulted in a somewhat mixed response to this model.

foby.sebastian · 8th December 2010, 11:46

Booooosaaaaaaaaa !!!

navpreet318 · 8th December 2010, 11:57

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Originally Posted by //M

Harley Davidson Super Glide at DLF Promenade, Delhi.

Thats a FATBOY again.I suppose the same one as in the import spottings in delhi thread.

//M · 8th December 2010, 23:45

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Originally Posted by navpreet318

Thats a FATBOY again.I suppose the same one as in the import spottings in delhi thread.

Yes. My bad.

I'm not that good at Harley Davidson models. With my limited knowledge, I thought it was a Super Glide. Thanks again for the correction. Appreciate it.

PPS · 10th December 2010, 23:34

Pic taken from team-bhp facebook fan page.

BIG SARAN · 11th December 2010, 02:06

Damn !!! The RUNE is one massive and intricate piece of machinery. Have seen one myself in person. You gotta see it to believe it.

30th November 2010, 21:46	#2596
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	Saw a nice sounding all red 1198 the other evening at Carters. Sounded different, not sure if those were stock pipes. manson.
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1st December 2010, 10:33	#2597
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	I know the Night Rod rider quiet well. He's also got a gixxer. The Nightster rider has another Harley as well.
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1st December 2010, 19:52	#2598
A M BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Panchkula Posts: 554 Thanked: 649 Times	Just spotted a white Yamaha R1 outside "cuppa mocha" sec-9 panchkula. The bike was looking mean upfront. My phone cam sucks bigtime. So I'm sorry for not getting any pics.
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7th December 2010, 13:09	#2600
//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,201 Thanked: 22,920 Times	Harley Davidson Super Glide at DLF Promenade, Delhi. Attached Thumbnails
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7th December 2010, 14:17	#2601
given2fly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 213 Thanked: 0 Times	@ Karizma, Saw one such 2010 R1 in same Raven Black color as above, at NCPA (Mumbai) around morning 7.30 on 28th November. A father and a kid came on it. This one doesn't look inspired at all. In fact, when you compare it with others in the same league, it looks and sounds like a wet crow. Such a sissy! Tch tch tch. Yamaha. Glorious days are behind now. :( On the other hand, I can't wait to see a BMW S1000R or Kawasaki 2011 ZX-10R! Totally menacing, amazing and exciting machines! In love with both of them.
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7th December 2010, 17:58	#2603
nandishpal BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 492 Thanked: 80 Times	i see nothing wrong with the bike & feel its 1 step ahead of the old styling,the frame & the shot chassis, this bike for sure behaves like a dream,every time there is a new shape in the market people talk bad about the looks & the performance but over a period of time they out grow it,
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8th December 2010, 11:00	#2604
konjaril BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 282 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Re: Superbikes spotted in India Woah woah... Please dont judge superbikes based on the sound they make.. the reason the new r1 makes a different noise than the others is due to its crossplane firing order which is a result of a cross-plane crankshaft having its pistons arranged 90 degrees apart from each other. this was the same technology introduced in the M1 in 2004 i guess. the result is a better and smooth power delivery on road. the bike has infact raised the bar for the litre class competition out there. I didnt mean any disrespect to anyone. i am just impressed by the new R1 Last edited by konjaril : 8th December 2010 at 11:09.
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8th December 2010, 11:15	#2605
octane1002 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: kolkata Posts: 409 Thanked: 863 Times	Re: Superbikes spotted in India The new r1 has some serious heating issues which are well documented on the yamahaforums.That couple with the looks(matter of personal taste as karizma put it) have resulted in a somewhat mixed response to this model.
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8th December 2010, 11:46	#2606
foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thrissur/Kochi Posts: 2,694 Thanked: 2,838 Times View My Garage	Re: Superbikes spotted in India Booooosaaaaaaaaa !!! Attached Thumbnails
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10th December 2010, 23:34	#2609
PPS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 3,720 Times	Re: Superbikes spotted in India Pic taken from team-bhp facebook fan page.
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11th December 2010, 02:06	#2610
BIG SARAN BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NCR Posts: 112 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Superbikes spotted in India Damn !!! The RUNE is one massive and intricate piece of machinery. Have seen one myself in person. You gotta see it to believe it.
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