Bajaj Kratos VS400

                    

Expected Price

 1,60,000 -  2,00,000

Expected launch date

Oct 2016

        Bajaj Kratos VS400 test rides

1. Bajaj Kratos VS400 Launch Date

Bajaj’s most powerful and fastest cruiser will arrive in the Indian market during this festive season – more specifically in November. Read More – Bajaj VS400 Vs KTM Duke 390

2. Bajaj Kratos VS400 Price

Non-ABS variant	Rs 1.50 lakh
ABS Variant	Rs 1.80 lakh

With high level of local components and Bajaj’s ability of making affordable products, we expect that the Bajaj VS400 to be priced very aggressive in the market. The VS400 prices are likely to fall between 1.5 lakh to Rs 1.8 lakh. If launched at this price, it will become the most affordable 300-400cc motorcycle in India.

3. Bajaj Kratos VS400 Specifications

Engine	373.27cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled
Max Power	35bhp @ 8,000rpm
Max Torque (estimated)	30Nm
Top Speed (estimated)	150kmpl – 155kmpl

Power source for the Bajaj VS400 will be a 373.27cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that does duty in the KTM Duke 390 and RC390. However, the engine has been detuned significantly to offer high fuel efficiency. Paired to a 6-speed gearbox, the 373.27cc motor is capable of pushing out a peak power of 35bhp at 8,000rpm and around 30Nm of torque. On the Austrian motorcycles, this powertrain delivers 43.5bhp of power.

4. Bajaj Kratos VS400 Mileage

Minimum	25kmpl
Maximum	30kmpl

About Bajaj Kratos VS400

Preview

Bajaj stunned everyone at the 2014 Auto Expo by unveiling its brand new cruiser concept, the Pulsar VS400. Touted to be the first cruiser in the Pulsar range, it blends the quintessential Pulsar styling cues with considerably bigger proportion.

The Pulsar VS400 gets a very aggressive front with a new curvy headlamp. The muscular tank adorns the motorcycle's digital instrument console. The Pulsar VS400 is powered by a 375cc single-cylinder engine which shares its basic architecture with the one in the KTM Duke 390. While Bajaj has released no details on the engine specifications, we expect this engine to churn out at least 40bhp. While the concept featured upside down forks, the test mules came equipped with traditional telescopic ones, a step taken to keep costs in check.

With the bike's testing going on in full swing, the Pulsar VS400 is expected to hit the showrooms by June 2016. In terms of the pricing, the Pulsar VS400 will demand a premium over the other regular Pulsar models and we expect it to be priced between Rs 1.7 lakh and Rs 1.9 lakh.

HERO HASTUR 250cc

           HERO HASTUR 250cc 

   EXPECTED PRICE

   ₹ 4,00,000

  * Delhi. May vary

Hero Hastur Review

Overview

Hero MotoCorp Limited unveiled an iconic super-premium street-fighter naked sports motorcycle, Hero Hastur 620cc Concept on February 5, 2014. Although, the bike is still in a concept stage but we will soon see the production-spec model by the by mid-2016 or end-2016. This spectacular and eye-catching bike was developed with the help of EBR and has got a sincere treatment in the field of technology and design, a fine work of craftsmanship. It is introduced to compete with some major names in the much acclaimed middle-weight segment and certainly looks like a strong contender. HML is the second largest manufacturer of powered two-wheelers by making almost 6.9 million bikes a year. Let's check out this splendid piece of machinery in detail.

Hero Hastur 620cc Concept is a perfect blend of style, sportiness, comfort and technology along with an extraordinary design. It includes twin projector beam headlights with LED running lights and integrated LED winkers, 17-inch cast aluminum wheels with sticky Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires, a step-up seat, a well sculpted fuel tank, a Panigale-style cooling air tunnels in the tail to cover a removable sub-frame for easy crash repair, LED tail lights, a neatly faired-in and under-engine exhaust, a geodesic tubular chassis, a bright yellow trellis chassis that uses the engine as a stress member for perfect mass centralization and many more along with a wet weight of 160kgs.

Suspension and BrakesHero Hastur 620cc Concept has got a 620cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, over-square parallel-twin engine with a maximum power of 79bhp at 9,600rpm and a maximum torque of 72Nm at 7,750rpm and is mated with a 6-speed cartridge-type gearbox transmission for quicker shifts and efficient power transfer to the rear wheel. It has a top speed of almost 240kmph and takes only 3.8 seconds to reach 0-100kmph acceleration with a mind blowing fuel economy. Its cylinder head has got a Controlled Swirl Injection for decrease in emissions, more power, broader torque and increased fuel economy. It also has a counter-rotating crankshaft which restores feel, speeds steering and improve manoeuvrability by cancelling out the reciprocating mass of the pistons and crankshaft.

Hero Hastur 620cc Concept has got dual disk brakes with 4-piston radial calipers at front and single disk brake at rear. The suspension system includes adjustable inverted forks at front and adjustable monoshock at rear.

Instrument Console

It also has an all-digital instrument cluster which includes a digital fuel gauge, tachometer and speedometer, two digital trip meters, a pass light, a stand alarm, low oil, fuel and battery indicators, a high oil temperature indicator and a chocked air filter indicator.

Shades and Expected Price

Hero Hastur 620cc Concept will be available in a single variant in a combination of Gray and Yellow shade at an expected ex-showroom, Delhi price of INR 4lakhs, which may vary by the mid of 2017.

Specifications

Displacement	620 cc
Maximum Power	78.9 BHP @ 9600 rpm
Maximum Torque	72 NM @ 7750 rpm
No. of Cylinders	2
No. of Gears	6
Ground Clearance	130 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight	160 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres
Top Speed	240 kmph

Hero Hastur: Pros & Cons

Pros

• Looks & Style
  •  Agree
  •  Disagree

  (855 of 1077 agree)
• Technology
  •  Agree
  •  Disagree

  (700 of 904 agree)
• Powerful Engine
  •  Agree
  •  Disagree

  (693 of 875 agree)

Cons

• Delayed Launch
  •  Agree
  •  Disagree

  (513 of 872 agree)

WHEELS & TYRES
Front Tyre	3.5 x 17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso II)
Rear Tyre	5.5 x17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso II)
Wheel Type	Alloys
Tubeless Tyres
Alloy Wheels
BATTERY
Battery Type	Li-ion
Voltage	13.2V
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Overall Length	2015 mm
Overall Width	820 mm
Overall Height	1120 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight	160 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2 litres
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE
0-100 kmph	3.80 secs
Top Speed	240 kmph
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital
Trip Meter	Digital
Odometer	Digital
Clock	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Electric Start
Pass Light
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
LIGHTING
Projector Head Light

KTM DUKE 390 2017

                                            KTM DUKE 390 2017

The present day Duke 390 and Duke 200 are pretty much on par on the feature front. However, to further differentiate them, KTM will offer an all-new full-color LCD instrument cluster on the 2017 Duke 390, whereas the 2017 Duke 200 would continue with the present day Orange backlit cluster.

Another area where the Duke 390 will be superior to the Duke 200, aside from the engine, is in the suspension setup. According to the report, the 2017 Duke 390 will get separate function forks, wherein one side will handle compression damping and the other will do the rebound damping. However, both motorcycles will get a new two-piece frame, the report adds.

Minimum	2 Lakh (Estimated)
Maximum	2.30 lakh (Estimated)

The new KTM Duke 390 price could be slightly higher than the current model that costs Rs 1.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike’s new model, with better body graphics and new features, is estimated to be priced around Rs 2 lakh – Rs 2.30 lakh.

New 2017 KTM Duke 390 Specifications

Engine	373.2cc, single cylinder, liquid-cooled
Maximum Power	44bhp – 49bhp
Acceleration (0-100kmph)	5.6 seconds
Top Speed	169kmph
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Emission Norms	Euro 4

New 2017 KTM Duke 390 Mileage

Expected Mileage

Over 26kmpl

New 2017 KTM Duke 39 Features

– New split headlight
– Revised fuel tank
– Exposed trellis frame
– Larger tank shrouds with contrasting color
-Repositioned instrument cluster
– Black-painted handlebar
– Smaller rear section
– High-mounted LED blinkers

New 2017 KTM Duke 390 Dimensions

Length	2,002mm
Width	873mm
Height	1,274mm
Wheelbase	1,367mm
Ground Clearance	170mm
Seat Height	800mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	11-litre
Kerb Weight	154kgs

New 2017 KTM Duke 390 Competition 

In India, the new KTM Duke 390 will face heat from bikes like Honda CB300F, Kawasaki Z300, Benelli TNT 302 and upcoming BMW G310R.

New 2017 KTM Duke 390 Other Details

Suspension System

Front – WP upside-down
Rear – WP monoshock

Braking System

Front – 300mm Disc
Rear – 230mm single-piston, floating caliper disc
Bosh 9MB two-channel ABS

Tyre Size

Front – 110/70 R17
Rear – 150/60 R17

TVS AKULA 310

TVS AKULA 310

    

                                           

Expected Price	Rs 2 lakh
Launch Date	End 2016/Early 2017
Type	Sports

TVS Akula 310 Highlights

February 3, 2016: The fully-faired version of BMW G 310 R has been introduced as the Akula 310 at the 2016 Auto Expo. The bike looks stunning as it is wrapped up in carbon-fiber fairing and sleek tail. Based on the G 310 R platform, the bike houses the same engine as its naked sibling. It gets a 313cc, single-cylinder, liquid cooled engine that comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The motor generates 33.6bhp of power at 9000 rpm and a peak torque of 28Nm at 7 

00 rpm. The bike can hit a top speed of 145kmph and returns a mileage of 30kmpl.