Honda SP 125 

 

 Honda SP 125 Launch Date: 

 

In the crowded entry-level motorcycles segment, Honda SP 125 has quietly rose through the ranks. It is one of the top-selling bikes in the country. Based on popular CB Shine model, Honda SP 125 was first launched in India in 2019. 

 

 Honda SP 125 Price: 

 

Drum and Disc are the two variants for SP 125. The standard drum brake variant comes at a price of Rs 81,407 (ex-showroom Delhi) and the Disc brake one is offered at a price of Rs 85,407. 

 

 Honda SP 125 Features: 

 

With a muscular fuel tank design, sporty headlamp and taillamp, and five-spoke split alloy wheels, the motorcycle impresses with its premium appearance. The instrument section is all-digital and displays real-time fuel efficiency, average fuel efficiency, distance-to-empty, and indicators such as that of service due, gear position and eco mode. While the headlight is LED, the taillamp is a halogen bulb. Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue, Matte Axis Grey Metallic, and Striking Green are the five colours dedicated for this bike. 

 

 Honda SP 125 Performance: 

 

The 123.94-cc engine is four-stroke and Si-based. It can generate a maximum power of 8kW at 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 10.9 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The bike is offered with five gears and a multi-plate wet clutch assists the transmission. As far as the suspensions are concerned, the frontal system is telescopic and the one at the rear is a five-step adjustable hydraulic one. Honda claims the bike is powered by eSP Technology which gives 16 per cent higher fuel efficiency. A combined braking system with an equaliser handles the braking duties. The ACG starter motor will not let you feel any noise as the engine gets started. It rides smoothly until a speed of 65-70 kmph, but at higher acceleration, there are some vibrations and noises. One can expect a mileage of 6-65 kmpl. 

 


 Honda SP 125 Capacity: 

 

The drum variant weighs (kerb) 116 kg and the disc one has a weight of 117 kg. The bike has a fuel tank storage of 11 litres. 

 

 Honda SP 125 Rivals: 

 

It will compete with bikes like Hero Glamour, TVS Raider 125, and Honda Shine.

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The MT-15 is a little motorcycle, with its look unchanged from before, emulating Yamaha's larger MT-09 and MT-10 naked bikes. The alien-like appearance attracts a lot of attention. The bike looks fantastic in this new red and white colour scheme. Its current MotoGP-inspired livery, which surrounds the bike in black paint and Monster Energy insignia, adds even more beauty to its basic design.
 

Looks and built 
 

The Yamaha MT-15 has all-LED headlights and taillights, however the indicators remain bulbs.  Apart from the usual information and warning lights, the negative LCD instrument cluster displays the gear position, shift light, and mileage indication. In addition, the motorcycle's side stand has an engine cut-off feature. 
 

Riding ergonomics
 

Like the R15 v3, the MT-15 BS6 uses the same deltabox frame, front conventional telescopic fork, and rear monoshock unit. Steel box swingarms are used on the MT-15's rear swingarm. It's significantly quicker to steer, with a shorter wheelbase and updated suspension geometry, and can easily be flicked from one corner to the next.
 

Engine and Power
 

The 155cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled 4-valve motor on the Yamaha MT-15 produces 18.6PS horsepower and 14.1Nm of torque. In comparison to the BS4 variant, engine outputs are decreased by 0.7PS and 0.6Nm. The MT-15 BS6 and the R15 BS6 have identical engine tunes, however the naked MT-15 BS6 has a shorter final drive ratio (due to a larger rear sprocket), making it faster for commuting. The motorbike gets Variable Valve Actuation, just like the R15 v3. The technology enables the 155cc engine to achieve peak performance at more revs. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission with a slipper clutch and assist. The assist function minimises lever effort, while the slipper clutch prevents the rear wheel from locking up during forceful downshifting.
 

Safety Features
 

The Yamaha MT-15 rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with a 100-section tubeless front tyre and a 140-section tubeless radial in the rear. As opposed to traditional rubber, the latter has a stronger sidewall, which improves cornering. It has single-channel ABS with a 282mm front and 220mm rear disc for braking.

Hero Splendor Plus 
 
Splendor Plus is Hero Motocorp's one of the best-selling products in the market. Kick-start with alloy wheels, self-start with alloy wheels, self-start with alloys and i3S, are the three variations of the motorbike. While the motorcycle's appearance has stayed constant, Hero has introduced a new Black and Accent variation as well as a 100 Million Edition to keep the market interested. The wheels, engine, and chain cover have all been blacked out. It comes in five colour variants: Matte shield gold, Black with silver, Black with purple, Black with sports red and Heavy grey with green. 
 

 Looks and built: 
 

The Hero Splendor BS6 has a rectangular halogen headlamp with rectangle-shaped halogen turn indicators mounted on the front. A small visor, which is an extension of the motorcycle's plastic panels, is also included, along with a rectangle-shaped halogen tail lamp at the back. As an instrument cluster, the Hero Splendor Plus has analogue dials that display the speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and other information. Splendor Plus has a ground clearance of 165 mm, a height of 1052 mm, a length of 2000 mm, a wheelbase of 1236 mm, and a width of 720 mm. 
 

 Riding ergonomics: 
 

A tubular double-cradle frame underpins the new Hero Splendor Plus. The motorcycle's suspension is handled by telescopic forks in the front and five-step adjustable hydraulic dual shock absorbers in the back. The Splendor Plus provides a luxurious ride that glides effortlessly even over speed bumps and rugged terrain. The motorcycle is equipped with large 18-inch tubeless tyres. Both of the Hero Splendor Plus BS6's tyres are 80/100 section 18-inch units with the identical dimensions. 
 

 Engine and Power: 
 

The Splendor Plus's 100cc carbureted engine has been modified with Hero's 'XSens technology' fuel-injection system. At 8,000 rpm, the engine now produces 7.91bhp and 8.05Nm, while at 6,000 rpm, it produces 8.05Nm. This is a 1.3bhp loss, with torque staying unchanged but reaching 1000rpm later. The engine is still paired with a four-speed transmission. 
 

 Safety Features: 
 

From a safety standpoint, this Commuter bike is equipped with a Multiplate Wet Clutch Slipper Clutch. This commuter motorcycle's braking responsibilities are handled by a 130 mm drum unit on both ends, as well as an IBS (integrated braking system) as an added safety feature.

TVS Raider 125 Launch Date 

 

The bike was launched in September last year. Loaded with several features which are backed by stylish looks, TVS is making its 125-cc offering to the budget buyers. 

 

 TVS Raider 125 Price: 

 
The bike has two variants?drum brake and disc brake. The company recently raised the price of TVS Raider 125 by Rs 1,600 and now the drum brake variant will cost Rs 84,573, while the disc brake version will cost Rs 89,089. 
 

 TVS Raider 125 Features: 

 

At first instance, TVS Raider?s great sporty look will really grab your attention as the bike definitely gives a feel of a 150 or 160 cc machine. It comprises LED headlight and taillight, a five-inch digital display, along with two ride modes: Eco and Power. The bike also has an idle stop-start system, gear indicators. The suspension is equipped by a gas-charged 5-step preload adjustable mono-shock suspension at the back and the company's special ?Low friction? suspension on front. The top variant adds TFT display, Bluetooth and Voice Assistant features. It also has a side-stand down kill addition. A USB port is an optional feature. The fuel tank capacity is 10 litres. TVS Raider 125 is available in four colours: Wicked Black, Blazing Blue, Striking Red, and Fiery Yellow. 

 

 TVS Raider 125 Performance: 
 

The 124.8cc engine is three-valve and air-cooled engine. It generates maximum power of 11.4hp at 7,500 rpm and maximum torque of 11.2Nm at 6,000 rpm. TVS claims that the speed of 0-60 kmph takes 5.9 seconds, while the average is 67 kmph. The top speed is clocked at 99 kmph. 

 

 TVS Raider 125 Capacity: 

 
Like other sporty-look bikes, this one has a split seating arrangement in which two people can enjoy a ride comfortably. It also has an under-seat storage system, which is one of the first in the segment. The kerb weight of the bike is 123 kg. 
 

 TVS Raider 125 Rivals: 

The model competes with Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Honda SP 125.

Yamaha XSR155 
 
 Yamaha XSR155 Expected Launch Date: 
Yamaha XSR155 was launched early in Thailand and is expected to be launched in India by December 2022. Yamaha XSR155 is a period-style bike with a four-valve engine with a capacity of about 155 cc with 6 speed manual motor with a maximum power of about 19bhp. 
 
 Yamaha XSR155 Price: 
Yamaha XSR155 expected price range outset from Rs. 1,36,000 and Rs.1,40,000 comes in 4 wonderful hues, entitled Premium Grey, White/Red Sports Heritage, Black Elegance, and Green Wanderlust. 
 
 Yamaha XSR155 Mileage: 
Yamaha XSR155 bestow mileage differs in city and highway. Urban mileage is about 48.58km/litre. Freeway mileage range from 52.02 km/ litre 
 
 Yamaha XSR155 Features: 
Yamaha XSR155 bike modeled with the liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor. The contour of the tank is much the same as that of the droplet and the back end part ended up with a hook top seat with a height of about 810mm which gives Yamaha XSR155 a classy retro style look. The head and tail lamp are both wrapped with LED illumination. The bike uses a Delta box frame and it shows up with an assist and slipper clutch. Braking structure is carved with disc brakes at both ends, whereas upfront telescopic forks and single-channel ABS aid the braking. The bike perks up with tubeless tyres with alloy wheel type. The bike turbine contributes 10,000 rpm and the torque ideals are about 14.7Nm. Ground covering is round to 170mm, and the gizmo cluster is powered by an LCD gleam. 
 
 Yamaha XSR155 Performance: 
On one side of all the above-mentioned features, the face value of the bike made a big blunder for bike lovers, which made them switch their thoughts over the competitors of the Yamaha XSR155 
 
 Yamaha XSR155 Design: 
Yamaha XSR155 bike weighs about 134kg; with a curvy body countenance which gives Yamaha XSR155 a classy top-notch glimpse! 
 
 Yamaha XSR155 Rivals: 
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220, Suzuki Intruder 150 & Yamaha FZ X, Hero Electric AE-47, Suzuki Gixxer FX, Bajaj Avenger Street 160, Yamaha FZS-FI V3, Hero X Pulse 200T, TVS Apache RTR 160 are the rivals of Yamaha XSR155.

Suzuki SV650 
 

When it comes to street bikes, the 650cc class is what most prefer. The Suzuki SV650 is a capable machine with the right features to make it one of the best street bikes ever. 
Since its release in 1999, it has been one of the leaders in the street bike segment in major countries across the world. 
 

 Suzuki SV650 Launch Date: 
 

The new version of the SV650 is expected to be launched in India in February 2023 or later. 
 

 Suzuki SV650 Price: 

 

Taking a hint from other markets, the Suzuki SV650 is expected to cost about Rs. 6.2 lakhs ex-showroom, Delhi. 
 

 Suzuki SV650 Design: 

 

This street bike is well balanced despite most of the mass being put to the front end. The SV650 is built around an exposed frame giving it a fearless stance. 
Although it has retained most of its design cues since 1999, the newest model has a few extra defining lines on the tank and headlight crown. An upswept exhaust does most of the talking in the rear. 
The SV650 is expected to be launched in Metallic Matte Black paint scheme. The tank is painted matte black, the rest of the body in metallic black while the frame and rims are painted dark blue. The three tone paint scheme makes it stand out of the crowd. 
The earlier models however came in Metallic Silver, Glass Sparkle Black as well as Metallic Matte Black. 
 
 Suzuki SV650 Dimension: 

 

The dimensions and design of the SV650 has adequately matched the middle-weight street-bike segment. It is just 2.5 feet in width and 7 feet in length. 
An absence of a bash-plate on an already exposed engine, makes the engine and silencer bend-pipe even further. With a ground clearance of 135mm however, the SV640 should be able to negotiate through the streets well enough. 
The bike weighs 198 kilograms which is slightly lower than many Royal Enfield models. 
 

 Suzuki SV650 Features: 

 

Apart from essential readings, the compact full digital LCD instrument cluster also displays coolant temperature, oil pressure, ABS alert, gear position, fuel consumption pattern and riding range. 
Suzuki’s Low RPM Assist feature under the EFI system adjusts the RPM according to the movement in traffic. This feature makes it quite impossible for the bike to stall while wading through traffic. 
The TI-ISC (Throttle-body Integrated Idle Speed Control) feature patented by Suzuki is included as a standard in the SV650. This system eases starting, regulates engine idling and reduces emissions. 
 

 Suzuki SV650 Engine and Performance: 

 

A 645cc liquid-cooled 90 degree V-twin engine is mated with a 6-speed transmission. This mill produces 76 BHP at 8,500 RPM and 64 Nm torque at 8,100 RPM. 
Better engine management is given to the SV650 through its Engine Control Module (ECM). This system enhances the engine settings to provide better linear throttle response. 
The gear ratio is lower on this street bike to give better pickup. 
 

 Suzuki SV650 Mileage: 

 
The Suzuki SV650 is popular among street bikes for returning a mileage of about 25 to 30 kilometres a litre. It has a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 litres. 
Both cylinder heads of this V-twin engine feature Suzuki’s Dual Spark Technology that has higher combustion efficiency thereby, giving cleaner emissions and better fuel efficiency. 
 

 Suzuki SV650 Rivals: 

 

This midweight street bike has very few contenders. Direct rivals in terms of price and class include Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Z650, Aprilia Tuono 660, Benelli TNT 600i, Triumph Trident 660, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, CFMoto 650 NK, KTM Duke 690 R and Yamaha MT-07. 
Kawasaki Vulcan S 650, Kawasaki Versys 650, Honda CB 650 R, Honda CBR 650 R, Triumph Tiger Sport 660, Suzuki V-Strom 650 and Ducati Scrambler are other noteworthy contenders to the Suzuki SV650.

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