Honda will launch Superbikes soon. EDIT: CB1000 and CBR1000 RR launched

Bomi · 24th March 2009, 13:32

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Originally Posted by straight6

I doubt you're even allowed to do that.

Cripes! so they expect you to shell out 12 lacs based on looks and specs? Thats a tough decision.

straight6 · 24th March 2009, 16:24

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Originally Posted by Bomi

Cripes! so they expect you to shell out 12 lacs based on looks and specs? Thats a tough decision.

Its OK that they don't give test rides of such bikes. There are more time wasters here then genuine buyers.

greatmana2000 · 1st April 2009, 19:10

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Originally Posted by Parm

have you heard about i-vtec, marine engines, quad bikes and aircraft engines made by honda?

they Also make the best genset engines!

Yes , I have heard of itec , vtec , ltec quad tech , airtech ,but I guess i have not heard much abt a honda diesel engine .

I prefer to call any engine manufacturer good only if the company has had a few diesel engines to its credit .

In India I have seen people go overboard with Sony , Honda for no reason at all .
All i can say is they do manufacture decent performing engines . If Honda did make the best engine , I do not understand where you would place a BMW .. LOL

Ward's 10 Best Engines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

straight6 · 16th April 2009, 23:06

I checked out the showroom in Bombay a few days back. Its still being constructed. The guy supervising it said it will take atleast 10 days. It will open by the end of this month.

This morning I got a call from Honda. The guy said that the bikes will be delivered in 5-7 days as they are already here in Haryana. They have sold around 5 bikes, including a CB 1000 to someone in Bombay. Honda has also tied up with HDFC bank. The showroom will also be the service center. Bikes will be sold through dealers and not directly from Honda.

The Fireblades are from Japan and the CB's are from Italy.

hillram · 16th April 2009, 23:15

CBs from Italy? How on earth? Can someone clarify?

straight6 · 16th April 2009, 23:23

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Originally Posted by hillram

CBs from Italy? How on earth? Can someone clarify?

That bike has been designed and manufactured in Italy by Honda. It was specifically designed for EU.

Ricci · 19th April 2009, 00:04

Straight6,

Since the 1000RR is from Japan, is it restricted to 180km/h or has that been removed for exported bikes manufactured in Japan ?

straight6 · 19th April 2009, 01:14

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Originally Posted by Ricci

Straight6,

Since the 1000RR is from Japan, is it restricted to 180km/h or has that been removed for exported bikes manufactured in Japan ?

What makes you say that the bikes from Japan are restricted to 180 km/h?

Ricci · 20th April 2009, 23:56

@S6

ah, I misunderstood your statement as in being bought from Japan as opposed to manufactured in Japan ? Japanese market has 180km/h speed restriction on all road vehicles if I'm not mistaken , but since there must be export models manufactured in Japan too, they would be shipped without the speed restriction then.

straight6 · 21st April 2009, 05:01

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Originally Posted by Ricci

@S6

ah, I misunderstood your statement as in being bought from Japan as opposed to manufactured in Japan ? Japanese market has 180km/h speed restriction on all road vehicles if I'm not mistaken , but since there must be export models manufactured in Japan too, they would be shipped without the speed restriction then.

There was never a speed restriction. Only the meters (analogue) were restricted to 180 km/h. The bikes would usually go much faster. I have experienced that myself on a Honda X-4.

These days the bikes have digital meters so they cant be restricted that way either.

straight6 · 6th June 2009, 02:00

The Fireblade is 14.60L and the CB is 11.15L on road in Bombay.

jkdas · 6th June 2009, 08:10

Very OT

BikePics - 2007 Honda CB 1000 Home Page on BikePics.Com

lol

straight6 · 6th June 2009, 08:30

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Very OT

BikePics - 2007 Honda CB 1000 Home Page on BikePics.Com

lol

Its way off topic. That link shows a Karizma

.

hiren.mistry · 8th June 2009, 16:46

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Originally Posted by straight6

The Fireblade is 14.60L and the CB is 11.15L on road in Bombay.

Whoa! Thats a lot of money.
I wonder what the financing option be. For the R1 it was 70 (finance):30 (self).

maxj2005 · 8th June 2009, 21:38

Any news if they have started delivery of the vehicles .Last I heard was the showroom in delhi was still under construction or something.
Also got a emil from them saying this a few days ago.

Dear Mr. Jaiswal ,

We are pleased to inform you that, to promote Motor sports in India, HONDA has conducted “HONDA 1 MAKE RACE” in 2008 during the final round of UCAL ROLON National Racing Championship (URNRC). [

To further strengthen and to promote Fun biking culture, we are participating in all five rounds of the championship. This will give a unique opportunity for race enthusiasts to race on the racing circuit with the bikes provided by HONDA.

This year HONDA 1 MAKE RACE event will be conducted in 5 rounds. First 3 rounds will be at “Kari Motor Speed way, Orratukuppai Village, Chettipalayam, Coimbatore” & next 2 rounds will be at “Chennai Racing Circuit, Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur”.
Racing schedule of 5 rounds is mentioned below-
Rounds Date Venue
Round 1 June 6 & 7 Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore
Round 2 July 11 & 12 Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore
Round 3 Aug 22 & 23 Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore
Round 4 Sept 19 & 20 Racing Circuit, Chennai
Round 5 Nov 7 & 8 Racing Circuit, Chennai

The following activities are scheduled during 1st round at Coimbatore :
1) Racing Activity
Honda 1 Make Race would be in two categories
a) Honda CBF Stunner - for novice only
b) Honda CBR150 – for intermediate & experts only
B]2) Other Activities[/b]
a) Safety awareness activities along with some fun activities
b) Display of higher segment bikes

]Accept the Honda Challenge and participate to win the “Honda One Make Race”.

For more details please visit your nearest HMSI dealer or log on to [url="http://honda2wheelersindia.com/onemakerace"]honda2wheelersindia.com/onemakerace

With best regards,
Anup Swaika

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16th April 2009, 23:06	#109
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	I checked out the showroom in Bombay a few days back. Its still being constructed. The guy supervising it said it will take atleast 10 days. It will open by the end of this month. This morning I got a call from Honda. The guy said that the bikes will be delivered in 5-7 days as they are already here in Haryana. They have sold around 5 bikes, including a CB 1000 to someone in Bombay. Honda has also tied up with HDFC bank. The showroom will also be the service center. Bikes will be sold through dealers and not directly from Honda. The Fireblades are from Japan and the CB's are from Italy. Last edited by straight6 : 16th April 2009 at 23:07.
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16th April 2009, 23:15	#110
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	CBs from Italy? How on earth? Can someone clarify?
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19th April 2009, 00:04	#112
Ricci BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 809 Thanked: 1,177 Times	Straight6, Since the 1000RR is from Japan, is it restricted to 180km/h or has that been removed for exported bikes manufactured in Japan ?
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20th April 2009, 23:56	#114
Ricci BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 809 Thanked: 1,177 Times	@S6 ah, I misunderstood your statement as in being bought from Japan as opposed to manufactured in Japan ? Japanese market has 180km/h speed restriction on all road vehicles if I'm not mistaken , but since there must be export models manufactured in Japan too, they would be shipped without the speed restriction then.
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6th June 2009, 02:00	#116
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	The Fireblade is 14.60L and the CB is 11.15L on road in Bombay.
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6th June 2009, 08:10	#117
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Very OT BikePics - 2007 Honda CB 1000 Home Page on BikePics.Com lol
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8th June 2009, 21:38	#120
maxj2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cary NC USA Posts: 112 Thanked: 9 Times	Any news if they have started delivery of the vehicles .Last I heard was the showroom in delhi was still under construction or something. Also got a emil from them saying this a few days ago. Dear Mr. Jaiswal , We are pleased to inform you that, to promote Motor sports in India, HONDA has conducted “HONDA 1 MAKE RACE” in 2008 during the final round of UCAL ROLON National Racing Championship (URNRC). [ To further strengthen and to promote Fun biking culture, we are participating in all five rounds of the championship. This will give a unique opportunity for race enthusiasts to race on the racing circuit with the bikes provided by HONDA. This year HONDA 1 MAKE RACE event will be conducted in 5 rounds. First 3 rounds will be at “Kari Motor Speed way, Orratukuppai Village, Chettipalayam, Coimbatore” & next 2 rounds will be at “Chennai Racing Circuit, Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur”. Racing schedule of 5 rounds is mentioned below- Rounds Date Venue Round 1 June 6 & 7 Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore Round 2 July 11 & 12 Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore Round 3 Aug 22 & 23 Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore Round 4 Sept 19 & 20 Racing Circuit, Chennai Round 5 Nov 7 & 8 Racing Circuit, Chennai The following activities are scheduled during 1st round at Coimbatore : 1) Racing Activity Honda 1 Make Race would be in two categories a) Honda CBF Stunner - for novice only b) Honda CBR150 – for intermediate & experts only B]2) Other Activities[/b] a) Safety awareness activities along with some fun activities b) Display of higher segment bikes ]Accept the Honda Challenge and participate to win the “Honda One Make Race”. For more details please visit your nearest HMSI dealer or log on to [url="http://honda2wheelersindia.com/onemakerace"]honda2wheelersindia.com/onemakerace With best regards, Anup Swaika Note from the Team-BHP Support: Post edited since it contained various [FONT], [COLOR] and [SIZE] tags. Posting with such text formatting should be avoided on Team-BHP as it is inconvenient for members to read post. Kindly go through Announcements section before proceeding. Last edited by GTO : 9th June 2009 at 12:11. Reason: Removing FONT tags. Please do NOT cut-copy-paste from other word processors.
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