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Happy New Year...

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t’s the end of 2011 and the beginning of probably the most awaited year in history, with that entire hullabaloo about the possible end of life on Earth. Yes, 2012 is finally sneaking through! Not sure if we too should start believing that the Earth would be taking its final spin, but, we certainly are excited about the new grounds that we might cover in twenty-twelve. So it’s all good for us. Also from the overwhelming support that we have received for our first two issues, the year looks promising for us and we are completely psyched about it.

“Action packed” should be the right expression that describes this New Year’s issue. Our cover story for this month is Wishlist 2012, where we have compiled an elaborative list of all those spanking new wheels that are scheduled to arrive here in 2012. Most of them will definitely be seen at our showrooms in a few months while the rest; we absolutely want it to make it along too. Why not right? We have also taken our test reviews to the next level with full blown reviews of not 1-2-3 but 4 products. We got on all fours in the Toyota HILUX, took on the dusty trails with the Demak DMX R, had a luxurious experience with the Tata ARIA and sped around the city in the sexy new Yamaha R15. Our short road trip to Kakani on the new Yamaha FZ-S should be a breather for all of those who always wanted to make that quick trip. Now get your motors running and head out to the highway soon. For a change, we have added a quiz section that’s based on the technical jargons that were published in Issue 1 and 2 and the winner wins tickets to QFX Cinemas. Though it’s relatively easy we still encourage cheating, just like how most of us made it through school. So get it right, win the tickets, grab your popcorn and enjoy.

We are also starting a readers’ section where we publish your letters and pictures from your auto-life. Totally excited about this since it’s only for you that we have been working our asses off. So, please send us pictures from your auto-life and don’t forget to write to us about anything AUTO! Not every day comes by when you get the chance to be featured in a national level magazine for what you love most. Start typing right away to hello@autolife. com.np.

Finally, thanks to all our supporters and readers for getting us started at a quick pace. Be with us and we will keep surprising you with our passion and commitment for wheels.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

PS: Look around for all those various potholes, bumps and debris on the road with all that road widening construction going around in the capital. Sorry for all those who lost personal property in the process but we really hope traffic jams will now be the talk of yesteryears in Kathmandu.

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Y 2 0 12 TESTS

20 Toyota HILUX

The undestructible

30 Yamaha R15

FEATURES

Racing Instinct V2.0

46 Tata Aria

18 Tokyo Motor Show

36 Riders from Austria

56 Demak DMXR

Tom & Harry and their BMWs

Luxury Wagon Dual Purpose Rider

40 Cover Story - Wishlist 2012

All the beauties potentially lined up for 2012

68 Roadtrip to Kakani

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Read inside and easily make the trip yourself

74 My day at the Spa

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GARAGE

76 Bike Maintenance

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TEST RIDE

DIY guide on Spark Plug change

REGULARS

8 Mailbox

Letters and photos from our readers

12 Motoring Updates

News and Scoops from the Auto Industry

52 AL Tribute

Evel Knievel

62 Gadgets & Collectibles

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62 Gamer’s Zone TEST RIDE

Game Review - “Need for Speed”

64 Movie Reviews

“World’s Fastest Indian” & “The Gumball Rally”

66 Subscriptions 78 Interactive - Quiz

Win Tickets to QFX Cinemas

80 Complete Buying Guide

A full listing of cars and bikes available in Nepal

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MAILBOX

My love for driving sparked from that very day as a kid when I started reversing the car for Dad, from our garage till the driveway. I used to do that religiously every morning and even Dad was kind enough to not kill my enthusiasm by always acting as if he needed my help. I was so eager to learn how to drive back then that I really didn’t make out that he could have actually managed that on his own. I first learnt driving seated on my Dad’s lap, taking control of the steering wheel and with Dad doing the footwork and gearing. For most kids it could’ve been a terrifying moment, but to me it was an everyday treat just like how my friends got an ice-cream right after they returned from school. Amazing times I tell you.

Shrestha By: Shreyas nd Place : Thaila

I had pretty much learnt to drive properly on my own by my early teens. But since I was still underage to be out on public roads, I would just wander around our driveway which was good enough and safer. I used to come home from school and immediately rush towards driving the car around the house after my meals. Yes that was my toy and thankfully I didn’t need to attend driving schools for that. Thinking about that today still makes me feel extremely grateful towards my parents who never discouraged me to have a go at the wheels. Learning how to drive early on helped me get from various point A’s to point B’s not only in Nepal but in Canada and Thailand where I am currently studying and yes driving.

Definitely Thailand is also an awesome place to drive with the wide-open highways and the best part is that there is no speed limit here. Now that’s a blessing for an adrenaline junkie like me and thankfully my license from back home works here too.

Remember the first time you used a gel pen and felt it glide over the paper. That’s exactly how you feel when you drive here.

Driving in Nepal is more like using that lead pencil, which keeps breaking at every other line. But Nepal is sure responsible for making me that driver with the confidence to simply take on just any kind of roads and traffic situation. Driving in Canada and Thailand is almost similar, except the downside of Canada is that there were just too many rules to follow which was irritating at times. Currently I live in Hua Hin in Thailand and frequently drive to Bangkok through this almost 200km highway which takes me around an hour and half to make the trip. Now isn’t that crazy? Do the math and you won’t agree more. Yes driving life is bloody fast down here! Still I have managed some crazy driving in Nepal too and people who know me will swear by it. I used to race around with friends. We did crazy driving all around Kathmandu valley and to Pokhara too occasionally. The fascination for cars and driving fast has always been very strong in me and I don’t think it will ever go away.

But driving like that IS DANGEROUS IN NEPAL. I have got into accidents myself, but I am lucky to have lived to tell the tale.

So drive safe. Unlike here, in Nepal even if you are confident enough you could get into trouble with the over confidence of other road users. Especially young drivers please drive slower and never go beyond your controlling ability. Nobody is a born Michael Schumacher. It comes with experience. So use your head and be careful. But if you want to really drive fast in safer conditions, then come down to Thailand and ring me up! J

WRITE TO US

Dear Autolife Team, ZIMBLY AMMMMAZING! I would like to congratulate Autolife for being Nepal’s first premium English auto magazine. Just picked up and went through it. The closing year 2011 issue (NovDec) of Autolife must be your insightful ever. More than the issue itself it was the vehicle buyer’s and users’ guide that I really liked. I had already gone through the tips in different heads of other magazines and so I wasn’t expecting anything different from you guys either. I was royally wrong. Car maintenance tips, way of presenting road trip, detailing car in the test drive are outstanding. What I liked the most was the simple yet informative way you had presented the information.

You have given ample display of products (by the way Pictorial), which makes your magazine eye catching and lovely to read. There wasn’t any technical overload that tends to some serious page skimming. Please try to cover utility vehicles story in future, which has good percentage of market share in Nepal’s auto industry. I am not a petrolhead or dieselhead but I love my vehicle.

Please keep it up. This issue was Zimbly Ammmmmmmmmmmmmmazing.

Thanks and Regards Anup K.Baral, CEO

Narayani Auto Business Pvt.Ltd. (A dealer of Sipradi for Ktm.) Tata Motors (Passenger Car Business Unit)

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CAR UPDATES

Nissan Sunny diesel launched

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issan India has launched the diesel variant of its mid-size sedan, the Sunny. It is powered by a K9K, 4 cylinder diesel engine of 1461 displacement which can belt out 86 ps of maximum power @ 3750 rpm and 200 nm @ 2000 rpm.

System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Engine Immobilizer, airbags, chrome-plated outside door handles and radiator grille, steeringmounted audio controls, rear A/C vents and remote keyless entry.

This tenth-generation Nissan Sunny is based on the popular V (Versatile) platform, the same as the one used in the Nissan Micra. Similarly, it has an ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of 21.64 kilometres to a litre.

The Nissan Sunny Diesel will be available in six colors namely Bronze Grey, Blade Silver, Storm White, Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black and Brick Red.

It comes equipped with Anti Lock Braking

It is available in two trim levels and prices start at Rs 7.98 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi.

Ford Figo’s Discover

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ord India’s Discover Smart Drive Season 2 kicks off: Winner to ride Figo in Nepal.

The second season of Ford Figo’s Discover ride has simultaneously kicked off from Jammu, Mumbai, Chennai and Lucknow on December 5, 2011. The event has four legs travelling from the North to West, North to East, West to South and South to East respectively.

Nigel Wark, Ford India’s Executive Director for Marketing and Sales mentioned that “Figo is a value for money car and this reflects in the way people have responded to it in the market. We

wish to thank all our customers for making the Figo such a resounding success in its segment and now, its growing acceptance in the world market.”

All the participants were selected online and were given training and driving tips at Ford’s Driving Skills for Life Institute.

The winner will get a chance to drive the Figo in Nepal, which also includes a helicopter ride over the mighty and scenic Himalayas (depending on weather conditions).

Toyota & BMW confirm cooperation

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oyota and BMW have confirmed their engine and technology sharing partnership. The two automobile giants have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which will see BMW supply 1.6 and 2.0 litre diesel engines to Toyota from 2014, in exchange for collaborative research on next-generation lithium-ion battery technology.

The diesel engines will go into certain Toyota’s

European-market models, as a part of Toyota’s planned expansion of its diesel powered range.

Along with research into new lithium-ion technologies, the companies have also agreed to “identify and discuss” other potential projects.

The deal was announced in a joint press conference in the Tokyo Motor Show as BMW celebrated 30 years in Japan.

US Army replacing the mighty Humvees with diesel hybrid L-ATV

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he L-ATV is a top contender to replace the Humvees or Hummer H1 of the US Army. L-ATV’s are light combat all-terrain machine built by Oshkosh Defense.

It takes the strong points of the Army’s classic Hummer and builds on them, while patching up weaknesses that became evident during the Iraq War, such as vulnerability to IEDs. L-ATV’s extended range could get you out of many a tight situation.

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Oshkosh Defense has already supplied the US Army with giant hybrid trucks in the past.

The L-ATV will go the whole-hog in terms of technology being powered by a diesel-electric hybrid, trying to make even the last drop of fuel available in its tank push it a few more meters.

Similarly, the L-ATV delivers new levels of agility to safely traverse rugged terrain and compressed urban areas. The L-ATV can also be equipped with the ProPulse hybrid diesel-electric drive train with exportable power for greater functionality, efficiency and fuel economy. www.autolife.com.np

Skoda Rapid launched

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ess than two months after Skoda announced the start of its production plant at Chakan, the new Skoda Rapid has now been officially launched in India. Volkswagen’s Czech premium car brand Skoda recently rolled out the new Rapid as a part of aggressive plans starting its diverse portfolio of brands in India.

Despite being styled around the same platform as the Volkswagen Vento, the Rapid is a true Skoda and it becomes clear with the looks when its

exterior bodylines and curves are looked upon closely. Ideal for emerging markets like India, Russia and Brazil it delivers mid-sized luxury for small-car money.

Customers have the choice of picking from either a 1.6 litre turbo diesel engine or an MPI petrol unit of the same capacity. Both units make the exact same power as well at 105 hp, but torque differentials are massive between the two models, with the TDI putting down

250Nm between 1500-2500rpm and the petrol delievering 153Nm @ 3800rpm.

The price starts from IC 6.75– 9.19 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).

BMW Unveils 6-series Gran Coupe

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erman automaker BMW has unveiled the new 6-series Gran Coupé. This is the third model in the BMW 6 Series line-up and is the first four-door Coupe in the history of the brand. Powerful engines and sophisticated chassis technology are combined to produce an impressively dynamic driving experience.

With so many of its competitors entering the four-door coupe market, BMW has finally released its own coupe that will rival the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS. It is also equipped with exclusive equipment features and a level of practicality

unmatched by its premium four-door Coupe rivals.

The 6 Series Gran Coupe will be available in two versions; the 640i and the 650i. The 640i will feature a 315 hp Twin Power Turbo 3.0-litre cylinder engine and will be capable of 0 to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds. Similarly, the 650i will sport a 445 hp Twin Power Turbo V8 that boosts performance to 0 to 62 in 4.6 seconds.

Pricing hasn’t been fixed yet but will likely be in March when the Gran Coupe will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.

Ford Big Deal – Mid Night Sale

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ord has done it again. Ford came up with another innovative initiative to offer something different, something more to the customers.

On December 4th 2011, Ford Big Deal – Midnight Sale was announced. It was a unique, never been done before promotional activity in Nepal.

All the customers who booked New Fiesta, Ford Figo and Fiesta Classic on this day got Cash Discount plus assured gifts– Samsung 32”LCD TV/ Samsung Digital Camera/ Samsung DVD Player / Nokia 500.

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The gifts were decided by computerized a lucky draw.

To interact with customers and help them decide the models, Ford Showroom remained open from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight on 4th December 2011.

An overwhelming response was received.

28 Vehicles were booked under this scheme.

The customers who won 32” Samsung LCD TV are – Mr. Sanjib Kumar Udadhaya Mr. Prakash Chaulagain Mr. Khum Bdr. Bhandari Mr. Krishan Gopal Shrestha

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BIKE UPDATES

New Honda CB Dazzler Deluxe

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onda Motorcycle and Scooter India Private Limited (HMSI) has launched the new variant of the existing CB Unicorn Dazzler known as Dazzler Deluxe. The CB Dazzler still retains the same 149.1cc, SOHC 2 valve engine that produces 14 BHP of peak power and 13.1 Nm of peak torque.

The engine is much appreciated for its butter smoothness.

The new Deluxe variant of the Dazzler comes in two new dual tone colour options – Pearl Sunbeam White with combination of Red and Black with combination of Grey.

This variant features new graphics on both sides of the tank and side cowl. This dual tone styling will give the vehicle a sporty look. The CB Unicorn Dazzler Deluxe is priced at IC 66,198 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

H&H Bajaj makes a Millionaire

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H Bajaj, sole authorised distributor of Bajaj Motorcycles for Nepal, on December 11, 2011 handed over Rs 10 million prize money to the winner Mamita Paija for its ‘Bajaj Pati aba Karoadpati’ scheme. Shekhar Golchha, Executive Director of HH Bajaj, expressed his gratitude to buyers for making the campaign which is probably the biggest prize given ever in the history of consumer promotion in Nepal, a big success.

Mamita, a Myaagdi resident was announced the winner from among 11,967 Bajaj motorcycle buyers in a lucky draw broadcast live on Kantipur Television’s ‘Call Kantipur’ show. After being announced winner, Paija said she was extremely

happy on receiving the prize money. She has decided to use the money to pursue her higher education without any problems and to fulfil the needs of her family. Under the scheme, buyers could win Rs 5000 to Rs 100,000 cash through scratch cards on every purchase of Bajaj motorcycle and a chance to win Rs 10 million through the bumper lucky draw.

Non-Stop Motorcycle Ride Record

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amsher Lamsal has set a new world record for the longest duration non-stop two-wheeler ride, riding a motorcycle for 25 hours without putting his feet on the ground.

His successful feat on a Honda CB Twister Bike was adjudicated by Mathura Shrestha of Global Records. Lamsal began his journey on a Sunday morning from Ratnapark and concluded at Narayanghat on the Monday morning. His 900-km ride was not interrupted for fuel refill, food, water or toilet breaks. Currently the record on Guinness Book of World Records is 19 hours, and Lamsal’s feat will not be immediately approved. However the record has been approved by Global World Records and Unique World Records.

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record was assisted by the Community Police, sponsored by Syakar Company and Himalaya Television was the media partner. The event was managed by 81e Pvt. Ltd.

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Stunt Show in Nepal Planet Nepal in association with the Pako New Road Club had organized a stunt show with two Indian professional stunters at the Satdobato Swimming Complex on the 3rd of December, 2011. The stunt show was also complimented with a live band performance by Albatross. Team Fenix, a Nepali motorcycle stunt group kicked off the show. The major attraction of the event was the stunt show put up by MTV Stuntmania 3 winner Trilochan Singh and Mandeep Singh. Both of them performed almost every stunt from the drifts, burnouts, and stoppies to the wheelies, all in different and amazing variations. The most impressive stunts were in the wheelie category with display of various wheelies like the No-hander, high chair, 12’o Clock, Circles, Flamingo, etc. The stunters had amazing control of the bikes. But they could have put up a much better show had they brought in their own customized stunting motorcycle rather than using the stock bikes available here. Anyways it was a delightful experience seeing them display their ultimate stunting skills. These guys definitely deserve a huge round of applause for their showmanship but the event management and promotion could have been a lot better. For instance even we from the media were not granted free access to cover the event which was pretty disappointing.

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BIKE UPDATES

Faster Ducatis in Town

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urbo Motors Trading, the authorized distributor for Ducati Motorcycles in Nepal, has done the unthinkable. They have imported the higher segment Ducati bikes too and have unbelievably added the 1198, Multistrada 1200S and Sports Classic GT1000 to its product portfolio. What’s more amazing is that some of these bikes have actually found interested buyers in spite of the high price range. The bikes are now officially available at the Ducati Showroom in Naxal. If you want to zoom around Kathmandu in one, then get in touch with the showroom for price details. The bikes should be available right on spot if they are in stock at their showroom. Otherwise one has to wait for a maximum delivery period of 2-3 months after booking these stunning beauties.

Raikkonen in Renault in 2012

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ormer world champion Kimi Raikkonen will return to Formula 1 next season after signing a 2-year deal with Lotus Renault GP. The Finn, the 2007 world champion, quit F1 in 2009 to pursue a career in rallying but has decided to return with Lotus Renault for the 2012 season.

“I’m looking forward to playing an important role in pushing the team to the very front of the grid,” Raikkonen said in a statement published on the Lotus Renault website. Renault was forced to search for another driver after Robert

Kubica confirmed last week that he would not be ready to start the 2012 season following his accident in February. The 32 year old Raikkonen recorded 18 race wins with Ferrari in his first spell in Formula One. Team owner Gerard Lopez said, “Kimi’s decision to come back to Formula 1 with us is the first step of several announcements which should turn us into an even more serious contender in the future. Of course, we are all looking forward to working with a world champion. On behalf of our staff, I’d like to welcome Kimi to Enstone, a setting that has always been known for its human approach to Formula 1.”

World Ducati Week 2012 announced

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track events, shows, competitions, music and appearances by top riders.

World Ducati Week (WDW), first held in 1998, brings together Ducatis from every corner of the world, to share their passion for the Italian motorcycles. Last year’s show was attended by 60,000 fans from 28 countries. The event is comprised of race-

Ducati says: “The event has since attracted an ever-increasing attendance of people who enjoy the high-powered fun and community spirit of the iconic brand, with a record-breaking attendance of 60,000 fans from 5 continents and 28 countries recorded at the last event in 2010.” WDW

he 7th edition of the World Ducati Week will be held from 21-24 June, 2012 at the Misano circuit in Italy.

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2012, the countdown has already started, save the date! www.autolife.com.np

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UPDATES

TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2011

The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011, ran for ten days from December 2, 2011 at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku in Tokyo. It ended on December 11 on a successful note. The total number of visitors amounted to 842,600 and the show pretty much displayed to both Japan and abroad the resilience of Japanese manufacturing after overcoming many challenges.

Returning to Tokyo for the first time in 24 years, the Tokyo Motor Show was fitting as any international show with the

participation of brands from Japan, as well as abroad. Many cutting edge products and technology were introduced.

Have a look below at the beauties that were put on display.

So until the next Tokyo Motor Show... “Mobility can change the world.�

The new theme delivers a bright message for the future of the automobile industry.

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Honda AC-X Concept

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Nissan Townpod Concept

Suzuki Regina Concept Suzuki Q Concept Jaguar XKR-S

Honda Micro Commuter Concept

Subaru BRZ Concept Honda EV-STER Concept

VW Beetle

Fender

Toyota Fun-Vii Concept Mazda Takeri Concept

Toyota Aqua Hybrid Concept

Toyota GRMN Hybrid Concept-II Toyota FCV-R Concept

Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept www.autolife.com.np

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INDESTRUCTIBLE First introduced in Japan back in 1967, the legendary Toyota Hilux is today available in its seventh generation update and still enjoys a dominant presence in the global pick-up vehicle market. Renowned for its quality, durability and outstanding reliability, the unstoppable Hilux continues to set new endurance records and conquer the most hostile environments throughout the world. The pickup truck has a worldwide reputation for ruggedness and can be found in virtually every corner of the world. It is sold in 164 different markets worldwide and with more than 12 million sales to date; it ranks as Toyota’s second best-selling model behind the Corolla. The 2011 Toyota Hilux has been given a facelift and an update under the hood. We take a look at what’s new and give our verdict on the update.

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EXTERIOR STYLING

The new exterior design gives the 2011 Hilux a distinctive and recognisable presence, whilst maintaining the legendary toughness. The flowing lines of a new bonnet design extend into a new, more sophisticated, reverse trapezoid-shaped radiator grille. The grille is flanked by powerful headlamp clusters which project beyond the bodywork extremities to enhance turn signal visibility. A new front bumper design incorporates a large air intake flanked by integrated fog lamp housing. The vehicle profile is further enhanced by the robust 15� steel wheel designs, and new door mirrors featuring integrated turn signals.

To the rear, new combination lamp clusters and a new high level stop lamp match the projecting design of the headlamps. The new front and rear wing design do make the Hilux look a lot more modern and better than the previous model.

“The flowing lines of a new bonnet design extend into a new, more sophisticated, reverse trapezoid-shaped radiator grille�

INTERIORS The new Hilux features a refined interior quality with improved levels of standard equipment. But it’s still not the best interior in the sector for style and doesn’t feel quite up-market. Its cabin is dominated by dreary grey plastics, and everything feels reassuringly solid and hardwearing.

Compared with the current crop of sci-fi movie inspired dashboards, the one on the Hilux definitely feels agricultural. The centre cluster is clearly divided into two sections. The upper part incorporates the MP3/CD/USB/RADIO stereo unit and the lower part houses the air-conditioning controls. The driver’s instrument cluster has been redesigned to enhance meter clarity. The cabin is roomier than before and offers easier access with wider opening doors. There are plenty of storage areas for bottles and other items. Sit in the back of the Hilux and you’ll realise it actually has lots of legroom and given the box-shaped cabin, there is plenty of space for four adults to fit comfortably.

INTERIORS

“The cabin is roomier than before and offers easier access with wider opening doors”

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DRIVING IMPRESSION

UNDER THE HOOD The engines remain the same in the 2011 Hilux, but have been tweaked for fuel efficiency and to be less polluting resulting in a slight power increase. The 2011 Hilux 2.5 models now benefits from a 24 bhp increase in power. The improved 2494 cc, 16-valve, DOHC four-cylinder common-rail unit now develops 144 bhp at 3600 rpm and 343 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. This power increase has been achieved through the adoption of a DC motor-actuated, variable nozzle vane-type turbocharger and the use of new injectors. The new injectors offer more precise fuel injection, improving throttle response and performance. The Hilux now claims to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 14.1 seconds, and has a top speed of roughly 170 km/h. The Hilux DLX 2011 range will be available in Double Cab body style, with a choice of 2WD 2.5 D-4D or 4WD 2.5 D-4D powertrains both mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

Standard equipment includes power front windows, electricallyadjustable and heated door mirrors, air conditioning, power steering, ABS, front airbags, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, a rear differential lock, CD/MP3 player, velour upholstery and 15-inch alloy wheels. It will be available in a range of 8 exterior body colours.

To begin our Toyota Hilux review, we set out to first test drive the updated Hilux in the city before driving out to a couple of four-wheel routes around the valley. Drivers switching to the Hilux from a conventional car could probably be surprised with the apparent lack of power with the intercooled diesel engine providing just reasonable on-road urge. The 4-cylinder’s power output of just 144bhp is simply not in keeping with what other manufacturers are offering these days, when up to 160bhp is quite normal. Initially it delivers a lacklustre performance and acceleration is leisurely. With stingy efforts on the accelerator pedal the engine feels like its struggling. But pedal to the metal and it will sit up quickly enough to get you out and around. The engine is relatively quiet for a pick-up truck and is pleasant to drive. The Hilux behaves well and power delivery is smooth and consistent once you get the hang of it. The good forward visibility also makes it easy to manoeuvre in traffic and tight spots. Its huge road presence makes sure you don’t get easily dominated by the irrational public transports. The seats provide ample adjustment for getting set at the wheel but on the downside, some drivers could find it difficult to be comfortable with no seat height adjustment. The steering wheel though can be moved up and down. When parking, it feels heavy and tricky because the rear deck is both very long and almost impossible to see from the driver’s seat.

Parking sensors would have been appreciated. Braking performance is as you’d expect and pedal feel in normal driving is good.

Get off the road and you begin to realize the happiness with which the Toyota treads foot on the dirt. On gravel, it

Type In-Line DOHC Turbo Diesel Displacement 2494cc Fuel Type Diesel Maximum Power

144 Bhp @ 3600 rpm

Maximum Torque

343 Nm @ 2000 rpm

Transmission

5 Manual

Top Speed

160 kmph

Ground Clearance 292mm Dry Weight 1880kg Fuel Tank 76L Price NRs. 44,90,000/-

is very good and can be paddled along enthusiastically without banging and crashing from below. It is well protected underneath, and has steep approach and departure angles for stepping over boulders and across ruts. The seats are comfortable and provide enough grip and support when lurching about off-road. The firm suspension gives the Hilux decent body control when tackling corners, but unfortunately the trade-off for its composure is the ride comfort. The Toyota tends to thump over potholes and bumps shaking the occupants in their seats. Up front the 2011 Hilux comes with the well-proven double-wishbone coil-spring front suspension with twintube dampers and a ball-joint mounted stabiliser bar, and naturally a leaf-sprung rear for durability and to allow for heavy loads to be carried. Usefully, the shift from two- to normal four-wheel drive and back to two-wheel drive can be performed easily whilst on the move. The Toyota Hilux pickup truck also has a rear differential lock which is a ‘must’ for those venturing off-road; because four-wheel drive is no good if you lose traction through the rear wheels. The differential lock senses the loss of

“The Hilux steers, rides, brakes with confidence and is equally capable off road” traction in any of the rear wheels and transmits power to the wheels with the grip. The torque output of 343 Nm available from 1600rpm is acceptable, with the Toyota pulling well along steep uphill slopes too and driving with flexibility at low speeds. The Hilux steers, rides, brakes with confidence and is equally capable off road. Although the majority of Toyota Hilux 4x4’s sold to private buyers will probably never see extreme dirt condition, its ability to perform off-road was crucial to determine its 4x4 potential.

OUR VERDICT Overall, the Toyota Hilux pickup truck has a likeable conservative styling; it’s pleasant to drive and scores with its good interior passenger space and large load area. It’s a pick-up that you can show off to your friends after pimping it with the proper accessories, can serve its purpose as the holiday car fearlessly taking you just anywhere and finally should keep the family happy with the massive space to effortlessly bring home those uncountable shopping sprees. It feels like a car that is built to last. The Hilux is undoubtedly a good pick-up. Over the years, the Hilux has earned a reputation being one of the most reliable vehicles on the road, and this version too should prove the same.

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aunched back in 2008, the Yamaha YZF-R15 is undoubtedly the first Indian bike to be designed in the true super sport image. It not only looked like a mini sports bike but also equally performed like one. In spite of its impressive power delivery and amazing handling characteristics, many were left disappointed with the design of its rear section in the first version. Yamaha India finally decided to upgrade its flagship product after much popular demand and feedback from various discussion forums and its customers. Now the R15 version 2.0, with the totally revamped rear section and mid section along with some engine and chassis tweaks, claims to have drastically improved on what its predecessor lacked, maintaining every bit of its much acclaimed ride quality.

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LOOKS & DESIGN

At first glance from the front, the new R15 isn’t very different to look at. But move towards the rear and you begin to realize the extensive changes that have been made. There is a darker visor up front, new engine fairing design with improved aerodynamic efficiency, mock carbon fibre plastics in the mid section, upsized radial tyres on new alloys at the front and rear, upgraded discs, longer aluminium swingarm, restyled exhaust, and yes a totally new tail section. The sharp R6 inspired tail piece with the split seats, angular LED tail-light and the 130 section rear tyre below easily steals the show here and could pretty much seal the deal for most of those R15 enthusiasts who wished for a better rear in the R15 V1. As with most sports focused bikes, the pillion is surely in for a hard time on the V2.

That the new rear seat set-up is high is testified by the fact that five and half footer like me couldn’t avoid hitting the tail while swinging my leg over to the saddle. Using the rear foot peg to get aboard should be a good solution and make sure the rider has his feet well balanced to bear the weight transfer. The new tyre hugger adds to the purposefulness of keeping you and the bike from getting dirty in the monsoons but is an eye sore on such a sports styled motorcycle. I bet that most of the new owners will definitely be chopping off the rear tyre hugger and boy doesn’t it then look more killer from the rear angle (Have already seen many do that on the new R15’s

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on the streets). The digital instrumental cockpit along with the switchgears has been retained from the earlier version. The overall plastic quality is as good as it was with V1 and feels robust enough to last.

ENGINE & CHASSIS

The motor remains unchanged. It has got the same 149.8cc liquid-cooled engine with maximum power output of 16.8bhp at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 15nm at 7500 rpm. However, the ECU mapping has been tweaked for better response and along with a more rigid clutch axle shaft and a better throttle pulley, Yamaha claims that there will be a decided difference the way the bike pulls from stand-still and while in motion. A revised final drive ratio leading to a taller gearing rounds up the list of changes in the engine. The new R15’s wheelbase has been stretched by 55mm with a new aluminium swingarm, a first in this class. Wrapped around a stylish 10-spoke alloy wheel is a 130/70 x 17-inch radial tyre at the rear, while the front also gets meatier 90/80 x 17-inch rubber. To improve braking efficiency at both ends, the front disc has a bigger carrier to increase cooling, while the rear disc has been upgraded to 220mm.

Yamaha has sadly failed to add power to the new model, but the good part is that the R15 is still one of the most powerful Indian motorcycles you can buy in the market.

The V2.0 is clearly more responsive, with a healthier punch in the bottom and mid-range of its powerband.

RIDE QUALITY

Swing a leg over the YZF-R15 V2.0, and you immediately realize the more aggressive riding position with its forward-set stance from the increased rear set up. It’s a perfect setting for cruising down the road and charging through the corners getting that sportsbike feel. When riding in traffic jams, bikers will have to move closer to the tank and escape the sporty position to avoid that tiring feel in the wrist and at the back. Start the motor, slot into first gear and previous R15 riders can make out the improved power delivery. Unlike earlier R15’s that had to be wound up to really get going, the V2.0 is clearly more responsive, with a healthier punch in the bottom and mid-range of its powerband. The off-theline acceleration feels somewhat better compared to V1. The clutch felt lighter and gearshifts were butter smooth as ever with the six-speed box shifting positively.

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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE

Engine Type Cylinder Layout Cooling System Displacement Bore & Stroke Compression Ratio Maximum Power Maximum Torque Starting Method Lubrication Fuel System Clutch Transmission Final Drive Battery

4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled 149.8cc 57mmx58.7mm 10.4:1 16.8bhp @ 8500rpm 15nm @ 7500rpm Electric Wet Sump Fuel Injection Wet Multiple-disk Return Type 6 Speed Chain 12V/3.5AH

FEATURES

Frame Type Delta Box Overall Length 1970mm Overall Width 670mm Overall Height 1070mm Wheelbase 1345mm Seat Height 800mm Ground Clearance 160mm Front Suspension Telescopic Rear Suspension: Linked Type Monocross Front Tire 90/80-R17 Rear Tire 130/70-R17 Front Brake Hydraulic Single Disk Rear Brake Hydraulic Single Disk Dry Weight 136kg Fuel Tank 12Litre Warranty **** Colours Racing Blue, Sunset Red, Midnight Black

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Rs.3,14,900/-

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The sportier riding position provides a connected and direct feel with the motorcycle that amazingly handles like a dream

The engine sounds the same; solid, throaty and vibration free. The horn honked louder and better, which is quite a necessity for our roads. I did not have the opportunity to measure the fuel efficiency of the bike and Yamaha claims that fuel efficiency remains unchanged. However, mileage should be the last thing on your mind when aboard a performance motorcycle.

DYNAMICS AND HANDLING

On the dynamics front, the bigger tyres and longer aluminium swingarm significantly improve the stability of the new R15. The revised MRF tyres provide solid grip when leaned over or under hard braking. The bite from both the disk brake is hard to fault, and still powerful enough to bring the bike to a screeching halt with a more effective rear disk. I have had the opportunity to race the Yamaha R15 down an international standard race track down at Chennai in the past and after a few runs astride the R15 V2.0 down a couple of winding roads, it was pretty clear that Yamaha has also managed to improve on the R15’s core strength of handling. Yamaha’s Deltabox frame is still instrumental for its rock-solid poise around corners along with the all-new swingarm. The R15 V2.0 feels more forgiving, planted and encourages you to ride harder and faster. The sportier riding position provides a connected and direct feel with the motorcycle that amazingly handles like a dream. While the difference may not be startling for some, Yamaha has managed to improve the R15 discernibly in every area. So the R15 is easier to ride faster around corners, it is better when powering out of corners and much more stable down the straights and off the road. In addition, the bike has lost some of the flickability of the earlier motorcycle, as there is a certain heavy feel to the new bike.

FINAL VERDICT

Leaned over mid-corner, the engine screaming out in the high revs and the tyres fiercely gripping the tarmac, this new Yamaha R15 is a treat for aspiring sportsbike riders. Confident handling, improved power delivery as well as incredible stability make the V2.0 a significantly better motorcycle to ride. The new Yamaha R15 also gives most bikers what they want with the cosmetic makeover. But the R15’s brilliant chassis truly could afford for more power to match its perfectly sorted dynamics and this is a sort of disappointment for enthusiasts like me who were expecting a substantial increase in performance too. Thankfully, the updated YZF-R15 still remains the ultimate 150cc sportsbike. AL

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AUSTRIA Coverage by: Ankit Shakya Wouldn’t you love to get away from all your troubles and obligations? To have no regrets about the past and not a worry about what obstacles the future holds for you?

Wouldn’t it be great if you could pack your bags, get on your bike and just ride into the horizon?

Sadly, not all of us get to do what we want, whatever the reasons may be. But there are a few people out there who just can’t help themselves. They are people who believe that the only path to happiness lies in pursuing the thumps that beat out from your chest. These people crave adventure.

Big Tom and Harry are amongst this niche group. They show enough courage to pursue their passion of travelling the world. Moreover, they do it in style, on their beautiful BMW R1200 GS. A motorcycle made specifically for touring purposes perfectly fits Tom and Harry who have been touring anywhere and everywhere they can on the face of the globe.

On their venture of travelling the world, Tom and Harry made a pit stop in our very own Kathmandu and we felt that it was our duty to let you know about them and their journey from halfway across the world.

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Nonetheless, I would strictly advise any one from getting on their nerves; they can easily snap you like a twig.

More importantly, Big Tom and Harry are serious bikers.

And I mean quit-your-job, sell-your-stuff-to -travel-theworld serious. After working as a General Manager for a software company in Austria, Tom quit his job, gathered up his 10 years’ worth of savings and decided to cash it in to travel the world on his trusty steed. Harr y too quit his job at a German water pump company, sold his car, pulled a few financial strings and set off to travel the world.

On 7th August 2010, Harry kicked off from Vienna, Austria riding to Slovenia then Croatia to Montene gro to Bosnia Herzegovina followed by Albania to Mac edonia to Greece and then Turkey where he planned to go to South Africa but was stopped at the Syrian border due to political turmoil there. Undeterred, he continued to Iran then Pakistan, making his way into India and finally to Nepal. Current distance travelled: 18000 kms Tom’s list is even more impressive. He left Vienna on 5th August 2010 making his way to Slov enia, followed

by Croatia to Bosnia Herzegovina then Mon tenegro into Albania leading to Greece and Turkey then Syria to Lebanon, back to Syria, back to Turkey then riding in to Iran, traveling to Pakistan before going to India and finally to Nepal. Current distance travelled: 331 37 kms

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about Nepal. It Tom and Harry had nothing but good to say ng their stay in Nepal, seemed like they were treated well. Duri National Park, Pokhara, they managed to go to Nagarkot, Bardia were planning on Chitwan, Gorkha and Lumbini. Next, they est Base Camp. going to Jiri and traveling on to the Mt. Ever Kathmandu roads Surprisingly, they didn’t find tackling the between their legs wer all that difficult, despite all the horsepo maintained low they as (and I mean their motorcycles). As long s. road ali revs, the stallions behaved well on the Nep riders providing the Autoland proved to be of great help to the silicone spray for riders with engine oil, octane boosters, and also got a star ter their repairs and maintenance. The riders in a rut. k stuc spray as a gift, just in case they are

Where to Next?

Laos, then Thailand After Nepal, Tom has plans to go to Tibet, a. If he plays his leading to Indonesia and possibly Australi th America.

Sou to cards right, he may even venture on Burma, Cambodia, , Harry also plans to travel to Laos, Thailand rica to USA and Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, South Ame his bike to Australia Canada. At some point, he wants to ship and take a look around.

The Bike and Gear Both riders depend on their BMW R1200GS Adventure to take them around the wo rld. Unlike our normal m otorbikes with a chain drive and wet clutch, the BMWs sp or t a wet clutch with a shaft drive. Since th ey have to travel the world on their bikes, they have their trust y GPS (GPI) navigator on their bikes.

Tom and Harry know their bikes inside ou t, literally. With the aid of a mechani cally well-versed frien d at BMW, the internet and their tru sty manual, Tom and Ha rry perform all the required servicing themselves, and they have their work cut out for them. The gearbox oil needs to be changed every 40000 kms and the engine holds a whoo ping 4 litres of motor oil which needs to be changed every 1000 0 kms with a 0.3 litre top up every 40 00 kms. In addition, the engine valves had to be balanced ev ery 10000 kms. Luck ily, the shaft drive requires practically no servicing for a lifet im e, but they do check up on it every 40000 kms, to main ta in it after some extreme off-roading.

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Spills and Thrills/ Twists and Turns On a trip of such epic proportions, a few spills are inevitable, and obstacles are to be expected. First off, Harry planned on going to South Africa. But, he was halted at the Syrian border due to political instability within the country. Later, while making his way to Pakistan he encountered more problems.

He came to learn that in order to get a visa to Pakistan you need to get it from your home country, and since he was unexpectedly diverted to Pakistan from his planned route to South Africa, he was not prepared. So, he had to fly back to Austria, get his visa approved and return to Pakistan. He was also faced with a few camera and GPI navigation problems.

Harry met with a memorable fall in Turkey. On an off road terrain, he met with an accident, not a major one though.

Since the bike and Harry together weighed up to 480 kgs, a number of helping hands were required to get his bike back on a vertical basis. However, Tom met with a more serious mishap. On a patch of the Karokum Highway in Pakistan, a massive landslide created very unfavourable terrain. This led to Tom’s accident causing him a torn ACL ligament. With the next hospital in Delhi, Big Tom had to fight through the excruciating pain and ride his bike to Delhi where he was attended to at a hospital. Talk about balls of steel. www.autolife.com.np

Their Say “Don’t trust mass media, make up your own mind” - Big Tom “I’m a guy who believes what I see with my eyes.

Always believe your eyes.”- Harry This was regarding the fact that they foun d Iran a beautiful place, and Pakistan just as bea utiful and adventurous. However, according to mas s media, these places are not safe to be at and there is a strict cold wall between Christians and Muslims. How ever, the Muslim people that offered them (Christia ns) help, tea and a hospitable environment spoke othe rwise. AL JANUARY 2012

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pparently, December 21st, 2012 is the predicted doomsday for planet Earth according to a widely held belief based on Mayan prophecies. Seriously, neither you nor us have any idea what is fact or what is fiction behind this predication. Maybe after having watched the Hollywood blockbuster movie ‘2012’, most of us have started to fall for that doomsday crap. Nevertheless, we still have a whole year to look forward to and don’t see any reason to be prepared for the end of the world. Even our auto industry looks hell bent to speed our way through 2012 with numerous fantastic automobile launches lined up for the coming year. Well those of you who have already ended up spending every penny of your savings assuming that the world would end by 2012, kindly flip over to other features. Reading this will be like sprinkling salt over your wounds.

And those of you who still got them cash stacked high up, it’s time you dole them out. Most of these new set of wheels will definitely finds its way into Nepal considering they are either manufactured by our neighbours down south or the brands that already exist here. While the remaining, we definitely wish they’re here in 2012.

2012 *Prices have been mentioned as per in the manufacturing country. Considering the heavy import duty that is levied on vehicles imported into Nepal we leave it up to you to make the prediction on the possible pricing once these wheels finds its way into Nepal, of course also keeping in mind cargo costs and dealer profit margins. Also do note that some of the images are just graphic renders or the nearest visual representation of the product that was available at the time of us going to press.

AUDI

Since we had commenced our wishlist section with the Audi brand, it

would have been foolish to not mention it here. We are really looking forward to 2012 being the year when Audi’s fleet of sleek cars, that effortlessly resonates luxury and performance, marks it debut in Nepal. The A1 in the hatchback segment, the A4 in the saloon segment and the Q3 in the SUV segment should be a good start to get the German wheels rolling down our streets.

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FIAT Fiat is ready with a set of cosmetic upgrades for its Punto hatchback in India. To be called the Punto Evo.

Audi Q3

GEELY Saakha & Universal Automobiles (SAU) is all set to introduce their latest mini crossover Geely LC Cross by early 2012. Prices are expected to start from NPR 1.5 million.

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LAND ROVER Nepal is a Land Rover crazy country and a new Rover is always highly anticipated. Meet the futuristic 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, with base prices starting from $43,995 in the US markets. We hope the paperwork’s for getting some of them here is already underway.

Ford India has got an ace up its sleeve with the upcoming SUV, the ‘Eco Sport’. Pricing will be the key to the Eco Sport’s success and Ford is working towards an aggressive price of roughly IC 10 lakhs for the base model in India. A Fiesta hatchback too is on the cards. We are also looking forward to the 2012 Ford Ranger.

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HONDA The latest Civic is out and the design is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Honda also recently unveiled the new CR-V. We hope Syakar launches these models on our soil by the year end.

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CHEVROLET Chevrolet Sail Sedan

Chevrolet’s versatile SUV Captiva has just been given a face-lift looking even better for it with updates on the engine front too. The new model is expected to be launched in India early 2012. Even a face-lifted Chevrolet Cruze and the Chevrolet Sail saloon and hatchback are expected to be launched in 2012.

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SKODA

The Skoda Rapid which is priced at IC Rs 6.75 lakhs in India should definitely fit the bill for most people in Nepal who are looking forward to a relatively cheap sedan from the premium brand.

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HYUNDAI

Hyundai all-new baby hatch, the Eon was launched at a competitive price tag of IC Rs 2.69 lakhs for the base variant just a few months ago in India.

Alongside the Eon we are also excited about the Verna and soon to be introduced Elantra and revised Sonata. One more wagon on our list is the upcoming facelift version of the Hyundai i20.

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JEEP/CHRYSLER

Saakha Group has been planning to introduce the legendary Jeep Wrangler along with Jeep Patriot, Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Chrysler 300C,

a luxurious sedan car from the Chrysler Group. We are hoping for a 2012 launch.

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TATA The improved, refined and more efficient 2012 Tata Nano along with the updated Tata Sumo Gold should be here in Nepal by the mid year. We are also looking forward to the launch of the Tata Safari Merlin which has been spied being tested in India.

MAHINDRA Long wait should be finally over for classic jeep lovers in Nepal in the form of the Thar and for the SUV enthusiasts in the form of the stylish XUV 500. Also an updated version of the Bolero in India is due and Mahindra will be coming up with a competitively priced Mini-Xylo.

Another addition could be the upcoming shortened Mahindra Verito.

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MARUTI SUZUKI The all new 2011 Swift and Swift Dzire is still due for launch in Nepal.

We are also waiting to see the Kizashi saloon on our roads. Good news is that a successor to the iconic Maruti 800, possibly the Maruti Cervo is in the final stages of testing in India and Maruti’s first crack at the MPV segment will be in the form of the all-new Ertiga.

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi

MAZDA Padmashree Pvt. Ltd will be introducing their first SUV, the Mazda CX-7 in the market. Prices are expected to be around NC Rs.60 Lakhs.

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MITSUBISHI Small car means more sales. So Mitsubishi isn’t the one going to be left out. Leon Motors will be soon introducing the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback in Nepal after its global launch in Thailand in March 2012.

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NISSAN One of the most awaited product for 2012 is definitely the India manufactured Nissan Sunny with its awesome value for money pricing in India. The hatchback Micra too is long overdue for a launch in Nepal.

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RENAULT

SG Global had acquired dealership of the Renault automobile brand in Nepal and planned to introduce six models- Sandero, Clio, Megane, Koleos, Duster and Latitude in the market. All these models and their variants were expected to cost between Rs. 2 million and Rs 6.5 million. We hope Renault cars are soon going to be seen our roads.

Renault Latitude

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VOLKSWAGEN The new third generation Volkswagen Beetle has already been launched in Europe and cost starts from £16,490 in the UK markets. The new update should definitely find buyers here too.

TOYOTA It’s been a long time since the launch of the Toyota Etios and Etios Liva in India. Considering its Japanese reliability and the economical pricing in India, both these cars should definitely make the Toyota sales here in Nepal much higher. We would also love to see the Prius Hybrid and the robust FJ Cruiser.

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DUCATI

HERO IMPULSE

Ducati’s low-cost motorcycle specially developed for the Asian market, the Ducati Monster 795 should find some space in their exotic showroom here in Nepal. Considering the 848, 1198 and Multistrada 1200 are already here, we wouldn’t be surprised to spot the Streetfighter 848, SportClassic GT1000, Diavel and 1199 Panigale too.

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Hero MotoCorp’s first ‘Hero’ branded bike, Impulse should make an appearance in Nepal pretty soon. The 150cc dual purpose bike, has been priced in the Indian market at IC Rs.66,800 and is based on the Brazilian Honda NXR 150 Bros. Should the bike be priced under NC Rs.2 lakhs, other dirt bikes under the 200cc category here in Nepal will definitely find themselves in trouble given the Hero’s reliability and price advantage.

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KTM DUKE 200

SUZUKI INAZUMA

With the Indian launch of the much-awaited KTM Duke 200 around the corner, we could soon find KTM’s in Kathmandu. The KTM Duke 200 is definitely the most awaited motorcycle for both India and Nepal with its radical naked styling and aggressive powerband. Though an official statement of the Duke 200’s price tag hasn’t been released, a logical estimate should peg it somewhere between IC Rs 1.2 to 1.5 lakhs in India.

Suzuki India is planning to introduce the Suzuki Inazuma 250 in the Indian markets. This bike could definitely get Suzuki in the competitive premium motorcycle bandwagon in India if it is manufactured on Indian shores. It will also be cheaper to purchase in Nepal if the manufacturing operations happens in India.

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ROYAL ENFIELD Royal Enfield India had launched the Classic 500 in Chrome and Desert Storm colour options. They might look like just cosmetic variants based on the Classic 500 but there are a few changes under the skin too. With a very lengthy waiting period in India, these new products could take some time to be available in the Nepalese market but should definitely be here by 2012.

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TVS The TVS Motor company’s flagship models, the Apache RTR series bikes are soon to be taken to the next level. A refreshing take on the entire styling and design would be a welcome approach. But our local TVS dealers are yet to introduce the TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS version, which had been launched in India a long time back.

BAJAJ BAJAJ It’s been a long time since Bajaj Auto announced the development of the Pulsar models in new avatar. We hope Bajaj manages to surprise us again with the new Pulsars the same way as when it was first introduced and the bikes finds its way into Nepal within a couple of months from its Indian launch. Fingers crossed!

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That’s it; the almost complete list of new cars and bikes that should be or could be available for sale here in 2012. So who’s buying what?? Now that was for the optimist. If you are still the pessimist who really thinks that the world will end in 2012, then what are you waiting for wasting precious time going through this piece.

Sell your house, ancestral land, children (if you have any), quit the job and do us a favour. Fulfil that lifelong wish of owning Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins, Bentleys and Jaguars by importing all that you can afford, right away.

Seriously! But lord save you should the world continue towards 2013. Brace yourself to be recognized as the urban legend who was the first to import some of the most exotic wheels of earth in Nepal and later spent the rest of the days of his life making ends meet. AL

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luxury wagon We bet most of you out there think that MPV’s (Multi Purpose Vehicle) are actually boring? If you really are one of those kinds, then get down to the Tata showroom here in Nepal and ask them for a test drive of the Tata Aria. We bet on our souls that the Aria experience will definitely change the way you further perceive MPV’s. It actually happened to our teammate Ayush for whom MPV’s had always been the last item on his vehicle buying check list. Still don’t believe us? Then go ahead and read our review.

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EXTERIOR STYLING

Yes we know very well that Tata has been mentioning the Tata Aria as a crossover. But at the end of the day it still is a MPV segment wise. The Aria is sure one the best looking products from Tata. Thanks to the futuristic front end and her dimensions, the Aria does have a phenomenal presence. The double barrel headlights with the low-beam being a projector type on the large sized headlamps makes for a stunning design, all complete with the chrome finished front grille and huge front bumper flanked by round front fog lamps on both sides. When viewed from the side too, the huge beefy looking Aria with those big seventeen inch wheels and flared wheel arches creates an imposing stance. The side views mirrors have integrated turn indicators and can be electronically adjusted and folded away. But we felt that the futuristic front doesn’t gel with the bland rear which has a rather boxy feel. The twin chrome exhaust tip though adds character.

However, there is no doubt that the design is at least proportionate. It has immense presence when viewed from certain angles. Overall fit and finish and paint quality of Tata Aria is also top notch.

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INTERIOR FEATURES & CABIN FEEL When it’s about the interiors, the Tata Aria promises to display the next level of refinement from Tata. Anybody should be shocked to witness the not-so-Tata cabin feel inside. The nicely styled dashboard in the black and plum colour combo on our test car made evident Tata’s Range Rover influence. There’s a clear and concise instrument cluster with a MID (Mini Info Display) that shows information like two trip meters, distance to empty and fuel efficiency. The centre console houses the entertainment, rear view cam and navigation display that you need and USB / Aux connectors are placed in a tiny cubicle below the climate control. The climate control system is efficient and manages to chill the huge cabin in a small amount of time with total of 10 air ducts. High interior quality is apparent and simply puts the Aria years ahead of other Tata cars.

The Aria has so many storage compartments that you will run out of things to keep in them! The dashboard is home to two glove boxes, of which the upper one is cooled. Yes that literally means chilled beer on the move for most of you. But we recommend you stick to Coke as long as you are the one driving. The main lower box is though unexpectedly so small that even the owner’s manual didn’t fit in.

Amazingly there are also 7 overhead storage bins mounted on the roof for the passengers to stash away small stuffs. The door pockets too are deep & wide enough to easily hold 1 litre bottles. Only a centre glove box between the front seats is absent. The lord help you should you forget where you stashed that odd item.

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“High interior quality is apparent and simply puts the Aria years ahead of other Tata cars” The driver’s seat has a decent range of options to get set at the wheels with lumbar, recline and height adjustment and collapsible arm-rests to rest your arm. The steering is tilt adjustable and good to hold with integrated audio and phone controls. But controls on steering wheels get accidentally pressed while driving and another button should have been provided to disable them. The driver’s foot well is also a bit narrow and lacks a dead pedal which is inacceptable for long-distance cruising. Doors auto-lock once you start driving and all 4 power window are one-touch push down, but is lacking one-touch up. The power window disable button though is a well thought of addition.

Tata Aria has a comfortable seating capacity for seven passengers. So the Aria is pretty wide on the inside. The front and middle row seats offer outstanding comfort. Occupants have access to generous legroom and headroom with adjustable seatbacks which can be moved fore & aft. But things aren’t as bright for huge third row passengers. The third row is a bit cramped in terms of space and is best for children or short adults only. At least a seat sliding option should have been provided to the 3rd row too for versatility. The last two rows of seating can also be folded just in case you decide to move your home along in the Aria. www.autolife.com.np

You can also easily switch the AWD mechanism off via a button on the dashboard to maximise fuel efficiency

DRIVE QUALITY The engine is the same 2.2 litre DICOR diesel unit from the Safari generating maximum power of 140 bhp (4000 rpm) with maximum torque of 320 Nm (1700 – 2700 rpm). The engine is refined and performs well except for a bit of turbo lag, which is easily dismissed with a downshift. Its driveability is acceptable even at low speeds, making it easy to drive around and the punchy mid-range makes overtaking effortless. The clutch is light and the gearshift is a nice short throw but isn’t exactly what one would call sleak. The Aria wears an independent double wishbone suspension at the front and a 5 link coil spring at the rear and absorbs sharp bumps well enough to keep nasty jolts out of the cabin. Behaviour & handling at speed is also good enough with the on-demand all-wheel drive system maintaining solid grip especially when taking the turns at higher speeds.

The ADAPTERRA Torque on demand four wheel drive system along with the overall ground clearance of 200mm, should provide enough off-roading capability but don’t expect to go hardcore with the Aria as on a SUV. You can also easily switch the AWD mechanism off via a button on the dashboard to maximise fuel efficiency. The large front & rear disc brakes go about their work just as intended and in emergency situations though, the ESP + Traction Control + ABS + EBD should help keep matters in control.

The high-perched driving position gives a commanding view of the road ahead. Even the rearward view was pretty good for an MPV with the help of the reverse cam but it will take some time getting used to. Rain sensors are another notable feature. The wiper speed gets adjusted and activated depending on rain or water intensity on the windscreen. While the rear door wiper runs automatically when in reverse gear. Top of the line variant also gets auto lighting which means it can adjust light intensity on its own depending on darkness outside. Lastly if you end up crashing, the Aria will automatically unlock all doors, and switch on the hazard lights as well as the in-cabin roof lamp for safety purposes. We though didn’t check for ourselves if it really worked. At the end of the day the on board computer of the Aria showed a fuel average of 11.5kmpl.

TATA ARIA SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

ENGINE

Length: 4780 mm

Type: 2.2L DICOR with Dual Mass Flywheel

Width: 1895 mm

No. of Cylinders: 4

Height: 1780 mm

No. of Valves: 16

Wheelbase: 2850 mm

Displacement: 2179cc

Ground Clearance: 200 mm

Fuel Type: Diesel

Tyre Size: 235/65 R 17

Maximum Power: 140 Bhp @ 4000 rpm

Kerb Weight: 2720kg Seating Capacity: 7

Maximum Torque: 320 Nm @ 1700-2700 rpm

Fuel Tank: 60L

Transmission: 5 Manual

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Top Speed: 170 kmph Fuel Consumption: 13.4kmpl.

FINAL SAY So there’s a lot to like about the Tata Aria. The design is sophisticated, the cabin is very comfortable, interior styling is luxurious, ride quality is good and performance is better than average. The Aria’s potential customers are sure mainly the urban family consisting of husband, wife, parents and a bunch of kids wanting to travel together. But the Aria loaded to the gill with bells & whistles provides an overall luxurious experience comparable to upmarket cars and could tick the checklist even for single folks out there looking forward to make a lifestyle statement. This is surely Tata’s most expensive passenger vehicle till date but unfailingly also delivers on an all round premium experience. AL

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AUTOLIFE TRIBUTE

The Daredevil

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am a lucky, lucky person’... With a Guinness Book of World Records entry of having fractured 433 bones during his entire career and still having survived to tell the tale, nobody else could have rightly justified that statement other than Evel Knievel. Born as Robert Craig Knievel in the town of Butte, Montana on October 17, 1938, he was a popular American motorcycle daredevil and a famed entertainer in the United States and elsewhere between the late 1960s and early 1980s. Dressed and clad in his signature red, white and blue jumpsuit, Knievel would race his motorcycle up steep ramps and over obstacles; the result of which he often crash-landed, thrilling viewers while breaking dozens of bones. His achievements and failures, earned him several entries in the record books and made him a household name and a reputed daredevil.

As a kid, Knievel loved showing off to the other neighbourhood kids by jumping his bicycle and always came home with cuts and bruises. It was at the age of eight after attending a Joie Chitwood Auto Daredevil Show he was later inspired to opt for a career choice to become a motorcycle daredevil. At 13, he got his first motorcycle, and crashed it into a neighbour’s garage, nearly catching the garage on fire when the bike’s gas tank ruptured. After high school, he worked in the copper mines where he drove a large earth mover. But Knievel was soon dismissed when he made the earth mover do a motorcycle-type wheelie and drove it into the town’s main power line. Then Knievel began to find himself in more and more trouble and had earned himself a mischievous reputation. With his frequent visits at the local jail, the jail inspector referred to him as Evil Knievel (‘Evil’ rhyming with ‘Knievel’). But he chose the misspelling ‘Evel’ because he didn’t want to be considered ‘evil’ and tagged the nickname to his name. From the early 1950’s till the 1960’s he spent his life racing stock cars and motorcycles, riding horses in the rodeo, represented the United States Army track team as a pole vaulter and even played minor pro hockey. To support his family financially he switched careers and opened up a Honda motorcycle dealership at Moses Lake and promoted

motocross racing. Despite his best efforts the store eventually closed. Evel then went to work at a motorcycle shop in Sunnyside, Washington. It was here where Jim Pomeroy, a well known motocross racer taught Knievel how to do a “wheelie” and ride while standing on the seat of the bike. Without a way to support his family, Knievel recalled the Joie Chitwood show he saw as a boy and decided that he could do something similar using a motorcycle.

Promoting the show himself, Knievel rented the venue, wrote the press releases, set up the show, sold the tickets and served as his own master of ceremonies.

After enticing the small crowd with a few wheelies, for the first time he proceeded to jump a twenty-foot-long box of rattlesnakes and two mountain lions. Despite landing short, Knievel managed to land safely. With limited money, he then found a sponsor in Bob Blair, a distributor for Norton Motorcycles for his daredevil show.

Blair offered to provide the needed motorcycles and the show was named Evel Knievel and His Motorcycle Daredevils. The show debuted on January 3, 1966, at the National Date Festival in Indio, California and was a huge success. At the next performance Knievel attempted a new stunt where he jumped and spread eagle over his speeding motorcycle in midair. Unfortunately Knievel jumped too late and the motorcycle hit him in the groin, tossing him fifteen feet in air. It was his first crash. After recovering, Knievel started travelling from small town to small town as a solo act.

He chose the misspelling ‘Evel’ because he didn’t want to be considered ‘evil’.

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Then on June 19, 1966, the unexpected happened again in Montana, when he attempted to jump twelve cars and a cargo van. Knievel ended up with a severely broken arm and several broken ribs. Later on May 30, 1967, Knievel successfully cleared sixteen cars in Gardena, California.

After regularly performing and occasionally crashing, he finally received some national exposure and to add to his publicity stint, Knievel jumped the fountains at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas on December 31, 1967. But when he hit the takeoff ramp at Caesar’s Palace, the motorcycle unexpectedly decelerated and caused a landing malfunction and he tumbled over onto the pavement. As a result of the crash, Knievel suffered a crushed pelvis and femur, fractures to his hip, wrist and both ankles and a concussion that kept him in a coma for 29 days. After his crash and recovery Knievel was more famous than ever.

Just five months after his near fatal crash, Knievel surprisingly performed another jump on May 25, 1968, in Arizona, and again crashed while attempting to jump fifteen Mustangs. Knievel ended up breaking his right leg and foot as a result of the crash. Knievel started making more money than ever before, earning approximately $25,000 per performance, and was making successful jumps.

Knievel then decided to do a motorcycle jump across the Grand Canyon but the United States government did not allow him to do the jump. So to keep his fans interested he instead chose Snake River Canyon near Twin Falls, Idaho, that was both wide enough, deep enough and on private property. On February 28, 1971, he then set a new world record by jumping 19 cars with his Harley Davidson XR750cc in Ontario, California and held the record for 27 years. Finally the jump at Snake River Canyon took place on September 8, 1974. But the attempt failed when the prematurely deployed chute caused enough drag to drift him back into the canyon though he had made it across and Knievel luckily survived the jump with only minor injuries. Then on May 26, 1975, in front of 90,000 people at Wembley Stadium in London, Knievel again crashed while trying to land a jump over thirteen redundant singledeck AEC Merlin buses. After the crash, despite breaking his pelvis, Knievel announced his retirement. But after recuperating, Knievel realized that he had spoken too soon, and decided that he would continue jumping. On October 25, 1975, Knievel successfully jumped fourteen Greyhound buses at Kings Island, Ohio. This event scored the highest viewer ratings in the history of ABC’s Wide World of Sports. Knievel made only a few daredevil appearances after that, jumping for the last time in March 1981 in Hollywood, Florida. He then retired and his son Robbie Knievel succeeded him as the family motorcycle daredevil.

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television appearances. In 1993, Evel Knievel was diagnosed with hepatitis C, apparently contracted during one of his many reconstructive surgeries and needed a liver transplant in 1999. The same year Knievel was also finally inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. In 2005, he was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease that required him to be on supplemental oxygen 24 hours a day. With a declining state of health each passing day, Evel eventually passed away in Clearwater, Florida on November 30, 2007, aged 69. Knievel was buried at Mountain View Cemetery in his hometown of Butte, Montana on December 10, 2007 following a funeral at the 7,500-seat Butte Civic Center.

His popularity, especially with young boys, was rampant. He became a hero to a generation of young boys, many of whom were injured trying to imitate his stunts. For years he cheated death, sometimes spectacularly so and the numerous crashes cemented his legend. Men admired him. Their sons wanted to be like him.

Women just wanted him. In one of his last interviews when asked why he performed those daredevil acts inspite of the risk of injuries he replied, “You can’t ask a guy like me why I performed. I really wanted to fly through the air. I was a daredevil, a performer. I loved the thrill, the money, the whole macho thing. All those things made me Evel Knievel. Sure, I was scared. You gotta be an asshole not to be scared. But I beat the hell out of death. God never made a tougher son of a bitch than me.” AL

I really wanted to fly through the air.

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DEMAK DMX-R DUAL-PURPOSE RIDER

ff road motorcycles are a craze here in Nepal, probably because it is the perfect solution for the varying terrain our country has on offer. Many dirt bikes have entered the motorcycling scene in all these years but till today not even one has been able to successfully dethrone the legacy and reliability of the decades old Honda XL series. People still end up buying the rugged preowned Honda XL, XR’s and XLR’s in their quest for the perfect and true blue off roader. So does the Demak DMX-R, the latest off roader in the market, possess all those qualities that can overpower the rusty old Honda’s? I am afraid not. However, it has a different story to tell.

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd had launched the Demak DMX-R back in April 2011 and since then has already sold about forty of these off roaders, which is pretty good for a newly established brand. The Demak DMX-R is very classy and charismatic in its first look. A stylish front headlamp is gracefully placed over the towering front mud guards. The elongated handle bar with hand guards is elegantly placed for a comfy riding position. But the Demak DMX-R has a very outdated analog instrument panel and houses a speedometer, odometer, tripmeter, turn indicator and headlight signals, etc. Sadly, a much needed tachometer is missing. The DMX-R is incorporated with an advanced inverted telescopic suspension ahead and has a two way adjustable mono shock at the rear. The 2.75 inch front tyre is housed in a 21 inch spoke rim and the

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4.10 inch rear is held in an 18 inch spoke rim.

Sturdy disk brakes back and front completes the braking system. The rear section of the DMX-R is also impressive and with well placed tail lights and sporty exhaust pipes looks appealing. With the petal disc brakes front and back, huge hand protectors, inverted front forks, sharp body cuts and adjustable monoshock at rear, the DMX-R does tick all the right boxes design wise. The DMX looks tall and solid. Plastics and paint quality too looks and feels good, but you can still feel the usual china quality here and there in the chassis.

Powering the Demak DMX-R is a 150cc single cylinder engine. The 4-stroke engine comes with SOHC valve configuration for clear emissions and is bestowed with Air Cooled technology. A regular 5-Speed transmission does the job of managing the 13bhp of power and 10nm of torque. The DMX-R can hold 12 litres of fuel with 1 litre for fuel reserve.

Surprisingly, the fuel cap does not have a lock in feature and comes with screw in and out characteristics. Since the cap can be easily opened up like how you open up a water bottle cap, chances are high that DMX-R owners will have their fuel stolen occasionally in isolated areas. The bike is expected to deliver a fuel efficiency of around 35 kmpl.

It looks like a proper off roader with the right looks to garner enough attention on the roads

When I first saw the Demak DMX-R, it looked like a proper off roader with the right looks to garner enough attention on the roads. But, as I set out to test ride the bike, immediately my confidence and appreciation went down. The DMX-R needed to be revved harder to have the bike leaping forward like a true blue dirt bike. Ofcourse, the bike is just a 150cc, but there’s always a certain amount of powerful torque that one looks forward to when aboard a dirt bike. Later though, the performance did improve slightly after I had the clutch cable adjusted properly. In addition, the gear lever seemed put too high from the foot peg and the handlebar brake and clutch lever weren’t placed at

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the right angle. Thankfully these problems are actually adjustable at the service centre and I hope the showroom lays more emphasis on proper pre delivery inspection if they are really serious about selling the DMX-R in good numbers. Minor matters like these could actually be a major let down for potential customers. The engine is smooth enough and fun to ride on the road. In heavy traffic conditions, the bike was agile and easy to handle with the pretty good suspensions.

The seat height was comfortable enough for five and half footer like me and provided a towering view over the vehicles on the road.

However, the bike is less on the top end and one can feel the vibrations creeping in at higher speeds down the highway. The dual disk braking system ensures instant braking in the event of unexpected surprises and the sound suspension present in the bike offers a relatively jerk free exhilarating

SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE

Engine Type Cylinder Layout

SOHC 2-Valve 4 Stroke Forward Inclined Single Cylinder Cooling System Air Cooled Displacement 149cc Bore & Stroke 62mmx49.3mm Compression Ratio 9:1 Maximum Power 13bhp @ 8500rpm Maximum Torque 10nm @ 7500rpm Starting Method Electric/Kick Lubrication Wet Sump Fuel System Carburettor Clutch Manual & Wet Multi-plate Transmission Constant Mesh 5 Speed Final Drive Chain Battery:

12V/7AH

FEATURES

Frame Type*** Overall Length 2070mm Overall Width 865mm Overall Height 1100mm Wheelbase 1400mm Seat Height Ground Clearance 230mm Front Suspension Inverted Telescopic Rear Suspension Adjustable Mono Shock Front Tyre 2.75-21 Rear Tyre 4.10-18 Front Brake Dual Piston Disk Brake Rear Brake Single Piston Disk Brake Dry Weight 130kg Fuel Tank 11Litre Warranty 2 years Colours Black

riding experience even in the twisty and bumpy roads. When taken off road, the bike was quite solid while going over the curbs with its long front fork travels and massive ground clearance of 260mm. The broad tyres ensured proper control and minimized the rate of skidding. It was comfortable bashing through the bushes. Sadly, the Demak DMX-R does not offer the expected zippy acceleration and pick up. The power is enough on the road but not the same on the dirt road. It feels a little sluggish on hill climbs though does the job of tackling mid size hills and soft terrain at its own pace. Off road, the bike feels like the kind with more style and appealing design but a down side on the motor performance. This bike might have sure won dirt bike races in Malaysia, but those bikes were actually well tuned by race engineers for those kinds of events.

Only if that level of tuning was available on the production bikes too. The gearbox needs some level of refinement and the engine needs to be retuned for more off road capabilities. Tweaking here and there could make this bike a proper off roader from a soft roader.

So, is the bike worth to be considered?

Yes, given its massive price advantage over its competititors, the Demak DMX-R is an affordable motorcycle and should make a good bike for city commuting and the occasional off road jaunts.

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Gadgets & LES B i T EC COLL AGV GP-Tech Valentino Rossi Faces Limited Edition Helmet This Limited Edition helmet pays tribute to all those who have helped and supported Valentino Rossi so far in his racing career. The GP-Tech is the top-of-the-range helmet from AGV and was worn by Valentino himself. As every limited edition AGV helmet; the helmet is progressively numbered and sold in a box with special graphics of its own. Designed by Aldo Drudi, the faces replica helmet should make a good collector’s item for any Valentino Rossi fan.

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Let’s face it. Most of us will probably never end up owning our dreams cars anywhere in the near future. So if we can’t afford the real thing, at least we can get ourselves a smaller scale model, right? With this Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 1/18 scale model in your possession you can least boast to your friends that you have a Lamborghini back at home.

PRICE: €35 www.lambodiecast.com Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 1/18 Scale Model Exceed RC Monster Truck MadBeast

Want to look like a real rider when aboard your motorcycle?

Then this stylish riding boot from Puma is what you will need. This 1000v3 boot was developed with the help of Grand Prix riders and is a pro-level boot suited for any kind of road-racing activity due to its improved safety components.

Gone are the days when remote controlled car was meant only for kids. Check out this fuel powered RC Monster Truck which will definitely require a adult to unleash its potential.

This massive 1/8 monster truck comes with Level .28 engine for speed of swiftness, polished aluminum chassis to provide clean look as well as sturdiness, adjustable shocks to have perfect landing. From the front bumper to the back bumper all pieces have been build to last. Use the MadBeast to climb off road terrain, stony hills, rocky backyards, or wherever the road may take you.

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Need for Speed What we loved about NFS: The Run The Run lures players into an underground world of illicit, high-stakes racing. The heat is on – and it isn’t just the fuzz who are after you. Entering the race is just the beginning as you blow across borders, weave through dense urban traffic, rocket down icy mountain passes and navigate narrow canyons at breakneck speeds. NFS: The Run takes the action racing genre to new heights with stunning visuals and car physics that hug the road even at top speeds all built around a gripping storyline.

The cars are hot, the racing is intense and the story will have you at the edge of your seat… all the way from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Empire State building.

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The cars in The Run handle like they should – that is, fast, responsive and tail-happy, ever-keen to drift around corners.

Great and gripping Story Mode Good offline multiplayer mode to play with your friends Hefty collection of licensed cars

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In cases where all the above mentioned risk is covered, it is known as comprehensive policy. But one can choose for all the risk or any one of them as per the requirement.

However, third party liability is the compulsory one. The amount of premium for vehicle insurance is tariff based and depends mainly upon the cubic capacity and the value of the vehicle.

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ALLY THE GUMBALL R

CAR

The stars of the movie: Shelby 427 Cobra, Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona, Porsche 911 Targa, Camaro Z/28, Dodge Polara.

A group of people from different backgrounds have one thing in common: when they hear the world “gumball” whispered by one of the others, they know that it’s time for the Gumball Rally: a no-holds barred, secret, winnertake-all rally across the USA. As thick-headed cop Roscoe (Norman Burton) does his best to stop the titular rally; a vast and varied contingent of contestants prepare to burn rubber from New York to California. The best looking of the racers is played by top-billed Michael Sarrazin; Franco, a delightfully narcissistic Italian road jockey played by Raul Julia, also competes in this anything goes rally. And what goes? Lapchick, the Mad Hungarian, trying to spend 36 hours non-stop on a motorcycle; a van filled with hundreds of gallons of fuel so they don’t have to delay for fuel stops; Raul Julia as the Italian race driver Franco

and his famous first rule of Italian driving. And, in that overfilmed concrete gully known as the LA River, there is the BEST sequence ever shot when a Ferrari Daytona duels with a 427 Cobra. They didn’t rely simply on trick shots and under cranked cameras, often the cars were really driven to their limits.

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“You live more in five minutes on a bike like this going flat out than some people live in a lifetime.”

On 26 August 1967, a 68 year old man set a world record. The record still stands today. 68 year old Munro who worked 20 years to modify his assembly line 1920 Indian 600cc to a 950cc ‘Munro Special’, rid upon the 47 year old motorcycle to tackle the Bonneville Salt Flats at speeds of 305.89 km/h, setting a record for an under 1000cc motorcycle that still remains to be broken.

The World’s Fastest Indian is the story about the lovable rebel Burt Munro, who never gave up on his dream of doing something big, a dream that not everyone took seriously. Although he is loved by those who get to actually know him, he is a cantankerous spirit at heart, and all the criticisms he received only fueled his desires of etching his name into history at break neck speeds. You will come to adore this old man and his relentless pursuit for glory as he overcomes every obstacle in his path in high spirits and a smile on his face. A beautiful story of a man who couldn’t be held back, The World’s Fastest Indian is a great movie and worth a watch.

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he open roads, a few dudes and a couple of bikes. The perfect recipe to make any bike fanatic forget about Saturday night football or the pretty girl that just gave you her phone number.

Every road trip is basically the same. No matter what the distance or the destination; it’s the rush of adrenaline one feels rooted in the spine that fuels the experience of a road trip. There is an unusually rhythmic continuity in the unexpected turns and bumps in a road trip. Maybe it is the feel of the road, the detachment from the routine activities or it could just be the uninterruptable concentration required to keep your vehicle safely on the road.

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ROADTRIP

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e were three friends. We decided to take a road trip. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? That’s the guy code. Don’t ask questions and just start driving. Believe me it’s a good recipe for a married life. We decided to take a trip to Kakani. This decision took us a vigorous 8 seconds.

Our primary reason was the short distance of about 50 kms from the city, secondly, the road leading to Kakani is smooth except for just a few rough patches, thirdly, the fish we get at rani powa, a 15 minute drive from Kakani is superb and finally it is a trip you can very comfortably complete in a days time. Amongst the given aspects, the idea of completing a road trip within a day steals the show.

So off we went on two Yamaha FZ-S bikes, at around mid day from Kathmandu as we are all late bloomers and the bed just wouldn’t let us go until at least and literally the 11th hour. We rode and rode, we stopped and rode. Stopping periodically was essential for us as we specifically had taking pictures on our agenda and also because we have tremendous respect for the inevitable call of nature.

Our trip was short and simple. It normally takes about an hour and a half to reach Kakani but we drove slow and took a lot of breaks. Think about it. You don’t have to worry about overnight stays, your luggage is minimal, and the thought of being close to the city is always comforting. Other factors I noticed during the trip itself would be that cell reception was available all the time, there are many restaurants all the way to Kakani and also there are many restaurants all the way to Kakani (no I didn’t repeat that line by mistake, its just that I like food a lot). Lastly, I also noticed a few tyre puncture repair shops on the way (you might be thinking your tyres are tubeless huh? Well many people are still sticking to their beloved 8 year old bikes). In addition, to make things clear, there are a few hotels in Kakani if you ever plan to stay overnight.

They usually charge between 1000 – 1500 rupees for the night, and the rooms are pretty decent. An overnight stay in Kakani is definitely a good idea. I bet the pollution free surrounding would help you

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really enjoy your morning coffee. You would really enjoy your morning coffee (guess why I repeated that line, hints above).

Riding on a road trip is completely opposite to riding in the city. Yes, you guessed it right, much less traffic (we’re not handing out gifts for correct answers). The other difference in a road trip is that your bike, if in proper condition performs excellent. The handling is better as you mostly get to maintain a certain speed. With this, your gear shifting automatically becomes smoother; you brake less and also are more careful during turns. We have many needfor-speed inspired truckers in our country too. Overall, you evolve as a better driver. Same thing happened with us.

We were driving cautious and smooth. The small instances always make road trips a memory, for example, you find a puddle of water and you use your bike to unleash the festival of Holi on your friend. You find a nice waterfall backgrounded with rocks, you start climbing it and well, slipping down embarrassingly too. You could get really

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tired and feel your muscles give out and a cup of hot tea from the smallest of shops can give you red-bull like wings.

We rode, we played with puddles, we climbed rocks and we drank tea. This somehow felt better than any exotic travel package. Our final destination (no, not the movie) was this nice waterfall where we sat and talked about well, taking another road trip soon. It was around seven now and already dark. We decided to head back home and that’s exactly what we did. We stopped only once and were in Kathmandu by 9 pm.

The best out of the many good parts of a road trip is that the mostly monotonous quality in a road trip actually feels diverse. It could be the same type of road, the same nature of surroundings, the same dudes you have to keep looking at (always deeply wishing they were attractive females), or the same sound of the wind hitting your helmet, and believe me after a while even the songs on your iPod all feel the same.

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small instances always “ The make road trips a memory, for example, you find a puddle of water and you use your bike to unleash the festival of Holi on your friend

“

Despite all this, there is always a seemingly pleasant feeling while on the open roads. Why this happens is harder to answer than solving the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle or trying to figure out why we keep checking the time again and again when we know what time it is. From what I have gathered, it could basically be the connection with the road or the excitement of the final destination (still thinking about the movie?) or just thought of taking a break from the usual chaos of daily life.

So, there you go, that’s the short and sweet road trip for you. It’s basically short, smooth and lots and lots of paraphyletic group of organisms that consist of all gillbearing aquatic vertebrate (or craniate) animals that lack limbs with digits. I could have just said fish but that just sounds too simple. And finally remember drive safe, live longer or maybe just eat lots of fish and at least live healthier. AL

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My day at the Words & Photography : Ankit Shakya

I

’ll be the first one to admit, I had let myself go.

Perhaps it was the 13 years and 125000kms under my belt, I don’t know, but I was leading on to a road that would soon make me nothing but an eye sore.

Maybe that was why he had stopped looking at me the way he used to. And who would blame him? Even I wouldn’t spare myself a second glance the way I had been looking lately. Constant sun exposure had definitely done a number on my paint. The gloss that once turned heads was only a reminiscence of its once effervescent charm. Expecting to look the way I did in my yesteryears would have been absurd, but I was sick of cringing at my own reflection. In addition, with the windows rolled down during the summer, the pollution in the Nepali roads had not been kind to my interiors.

In the past few months, I was feeling down in the dumps, but then one day Jazz, a friend of mine, told me about AutoSpa, and a glimmer of hope resurfaced.

At this point, I was willing to try anything. So, by the end of the week, I was making my way to Lazimpat Uttar Dhoka to visit AutoSpa. And was I a happy camper that day?! Believe me when I tell you, you will be treated like a Bentley. Although I may not have looked as grand as a Bentley, I sure felt like one. The silky shine on my surface at the end of the day felt simply euphoric. To get me to gleam like that, they cleaned the pores on my surface with steam vapour and a PH balanced shampoo. Also, I had my tyres

and rims done. They even get your engine degreased and a UV protective dressing. Talk about your state of the art technology.

Furthermore, since they use eco friendly and biodegradable cleaners you don’t get a free guilt trip while being pampered.

To begin the pampering, they started with a clay bar to remove paint contaminants, tar, bugs, rust and everything else that shouldn’t have been there. After machine polishing my surface, they removed the small scratches and glazed the paint, UV protection included. Swirls and granules were a thing of the past owing to the compounding that they performed on my exteriors. As the ultimate form of protection, they finished off by sealing my pores with sealants. When they made sure I had streak free crystal clear windows, there was nothing else I could ask for.

But the pampering had just begun. Following the extensive detailing on my exterior, they started focusing on the interiors.

Not a carpet was left unturned. Believe me when I say this, AutoSpa can sure make a car feel coddled. They used full vacuum, steam vapour and chemical cleaning for my seats,

Jazz, a friend of mine, told me about AutoSpa, and a glimmer of hope resurfaced

BEFORE

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My new gloss felt smooth as silk, a feather settling upon my hood most probably slip and slide off the surface

seat belts, carpets, mats, roof carpet, doors, AC vents and even the tailgate where I have my spare tyre. Talk about attention to detail. My dashboard and console were treated with steam, biodegradable cleaners and Anti Static UV protection.

erence

See the diff

Got rid of all these scratches

An antiglare treatment on my windscreen with high grade polishing powder and special felt pads to polish out the scratches and contaminants put the cherry on top.

At the end of the day, I felt like I was on top of the world. One can’t expect to be restored to as good as new, but the way I looked and felt before went through a considerable amount of change. I was practically gleaming with their ultra high gloss finish. My new gloss felt smooth as silk, a feather settling upon my hood most probably slip and slide off the surface. The interiors were even more stunning. It certainly exceeded my expectations.

What pleased me the most was the attention to detail I received. My confidence level soared off the charts. After so many years, I finally felt a few eyes on me that didn’t try to burn a hole through my surface. I finally felt good about myself. A little shine up goes a long way. Best of all I seemed to have re-established my man’s attention. The grin on his face sparkled on the hood of my car. As the gleam in his eyes that I thought I’d never see shine for me slowly reappeared, a warm feeling of elation filled my engines and we drove like we had never driven before.

It seems with cars that there are two types of people; those who keep their cars clean and shiny and in good repair, and those that take their cars as tin cans for transportation. Don’t fall into the second type. Treat your car right and we will treat you right. AL

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BIKE MAINTENANCE

DIY: CHANGING YOUR

Spark Plug

Words: Ankit Shakya Photography: Sanat Dangol

T

he spark plug is quite simple in theory: It forces electricity to arc across a gap, just like a bolt of lightning to the combustion chamber of a spark-ignition engine to ignite the compressed fuel/air mixture therein by means of an electric spark, while containing combustion pressure within the engine.

We recommend that you clean your spark plug with a strong solvent and wire brush every 1500 kms, and replace it once it has passed its prime. If your spark plugs show greyish or light tan coloration, your motorcycle is running about right.

First off, let us make things clear, it does not mean that changing spark plugs will result in a large power increase. In most cases, removing even seriously worn out spark plugs will

Things you will need:

From your Wallet:

•

• • • •

Spark plugs Wrench Long socket Bike manual

only result in tiny power gains, typically about 1-2% of total engine output, only restoring it to its peak efficiency.

Therefore, basically, replacing a worn out spark plug with new ones effectively restores the ignition system’s efficiency by reducing misfires, restoring power, enhancing the economy of operation and decreasing emissions. Moreover, by learning to change your motorcycle’s spark plugs, you will definitely cut back on the costs.

And let’s face it, it is always a good feeling to get a bit of grease under your nails and feel the touch of metal on your skin (although we do recommend you wear gloves if you don’t like getting your hands dirty).

Spark plug = Rs 300

Let us begin Step 1 Prop up your bike on its centre stand and clear some space around you. Grasp the motorcycle’s spark plug wires near the spark plug end.

Gently but firmly pull them off the spark plugs. If you yank too hard, you may need to buy a set of wires as well.

Step 2 Now clean around the plug and the area where it fits the engine. Just digging around with a toothbrush is fine. The point is to keep crud from falling to the inside of your engine- that would be bad. Place the long socket over the exposed spark plug and with the help of the wrench unscrew it from the engine.

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Step 3 To determine a normal spark plug, see if the the firing end of the spark plug is brown or light gray, tan or gray. This indicates that the engine is running efficiently. Now check that the the spark plug gap is compatible with the engine manufacturers specification (Check Manual). A gap too small means that the spark duration will be very quick and the spark will be thin and weak, resulting in bad starting and high exhaust emission levels leading to an increase in fuel consumption. If the gap is set too large, the ignition system will not be able to cope with the demands and your bike may misfire.

Step 4 First, screw the new plug in by hand until it is firmly set. Do not force anything. Tighten it properly with the wrench to ensure a snug fit.

Step 5 Replace the spark plug wire. You should hear a snap when they seat.

We recommend that you clean your spark plug with a strong solvent and wire brush every 1500 kms, and replace it once it has passed its prime.

If your spark plugs show greyish or light tan coloration, your motorcycle is running about right.

Do send us your feedback about this DIY. Also feel free to send us any of your motorcycle related DIY that you would like us to feature in our magazine.

WARNING:

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Make sure you let your bike cool down before starting to change the spark plugs or you will be tending to blisters on your fingers.

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The total volume of air or air-fuel mixture that an engine is theoretically capable of drawing into all cylinders during one operating cycle is:

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1

This gauge denotes how fast an engine is spinning.

What is it? a. Speedometer c. Tachometer

b. Dynamometer d. Odometer

b. Displacement or CC d. EFI

5

The removable part of the engine that attaches to the cylinder block directly above the cylinders are:

2

Traction Control reduces the amount of wheel spin during slippery conditions. True or False? a. True

a. c.

Cylinder Head Cylinder Blocker

b. d.

Cylinder Cap Cylinder Cork

b. False

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Which device ignites the air-fuel mixture inside the cylinder of an engine?

a. c.

a. RPM c. Combustion

Spark Plug Ignition Chamber

b. d.

Piston Exhaust

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NEW CAR BUYER’S GUIDE

TECHNICAL

Sunroof

Bluetooth

Fog Lamps

Leather Seats

Steering Adjust

Climate Control

Remote Locking

ABS

Airbags

Top Speed (KMPH)

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Gearbox

Cubic Capacity (CC)

All prices listed are as per NADA’s latest release

Price (NRs)

Updated December 2011

EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY Bama Motors Pvt. Ltd, Thapathali, KTM Tel: 4226655 | 4223022

Chery Models A1 1.3L

17,99,000 1297 5M 82 114 155 N Y N N Y N Y N N

QQ3

15,45,000

Tiggo 2.0AMT

34,00,000 1971 A 123 168 160 Y Y Y N Y N Y N Y

812 5M 67 90 130 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

Vijay Motors Pvt. Ltd, Naxal, KTM Tel: 4414158 | 4433025

chevrolet Models Optra Magnum 2.0 LT

41,25,000 1991 5M 119 314 190 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Aveo 1.4 LT

28,80,000 1399 5M 92 127 165 Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Beat 1.2 LT

23,50,000 1199 5M 80 108 150 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

Spark 1.0 LT

19,50,000

Captiva 2.0 Automatic + LTZ

63,00,000 1991 5A 148 320 175 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Aveo UVA1.2 LT OPTN

24,70,000

Cruze 2.0 LTZ VCDI

61,90,000 1991 5A 148 327 200 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Tavera LT-L8 NEO-2 8 SEATER

38,20,000 2499 5M 78 186 125 N N Y N Y Y Y N N

995

1150

5M

5M

63

75

90

110

145

160

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

-

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt. Ltd, Maitighar Tel: 4239641 | 4231985

Daihatsu Models Terios Super DLX

48,50,000 1495 5M 103 140 NA Y N Y N Y N Y N N BATAS Motors Pvt. Ltd, Gairidhara Tel: 4004644 | 4004645

fIAT Models Linea 1.3 JTD 90HP Dynamic

36,65,999

1248

5M

86

203

155

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Punto 1.2 8V Emotion

27,32,999 1172 5M 67 96 175 N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Go Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, Thapathali, KTM Tel: 4244254 | 4257001

FORD Models Everest 2.5 VRAA

64,00,000 2499 5M 105 330 155 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Diesel Titanium+

41,50,000 1499 5M 90 204 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N

Fiesta Classic 1.6 Lxi Duratorq

24,50,000 1399 5M 67 160 155 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N

Figo 1.2 Petrol Titanium

22,49,000 1196 5M 71 102 NA Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

Ranger 2.5 TD IDI 4wd Deluxe

37,00,000 2499 5M 81 266 NA Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

GREAT WALL

Himchuli Auto International, Kupundole Tel: 5520764 | 5521730

Models Florid 1.5L VVT

19,95,000 1497 5M 103 138 160 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

Wingle 5 2.5TCI SLX

27,50,000 2499 5M 107 300 140 Y N Y N Y Y Y N N Syakar Company, Kantipath Tel: 5549741 | 2383223

HONDA Models

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Accord 2.4 MT

78,50,000 2354 5M 180 222 225 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

City S MT

38,50,000 1497 5M 118 146 175 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

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Bluetooth

Sunroof

Leather Seats

Steering Adjust

Climate Control

Remote Locking

ABS

Airbags

Top Speed (KMPH)

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Gearbox

Cubic Capacity (CC)

TECHNICAL

Fog Lamps

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Updated December 2011

Y

N

N

EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY

Models Civic 1.8S 5MT

58,00,000

1799

5M

130

172

205

Y

Y

CR-V RVSI

76,00,000 1997 6M 167 218 180 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Jazz

34,50,000 1198 5M 89 110 175 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y

HUMMER

Y

Y

Y

Y

Saakha and Universal Automobiles, Tinkune

Models H3

NA

3699 5M 242 328 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Laxmi Intercontinental, Tripureshwor Tel: 4101556 | 4101557

HYUNDAI Models Accent GL

29,95,000 1399 5M 94 124 170 N N N N Y N Y N N

i10 Magna

19,35,000 1086 5M 66 99 140 N N Y N N N Y N N

i20 Asta 1.4 D

28,95,000 1396 6A 90 220 160 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y

Santa Fe GLS with Sunroof

72,95,000 2199 6M 194 420 210 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Santro GL+

17,35,000 1086 5M 62 96 NA N N N N Y N Y N N

Sonata GLS

53,95,000 1998 6M 165 198 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Tucson GLS

60,95,000 1995 6M 177 382 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Choice Motors, Lazimpat Tel: 4441080 | 4441081

JONWAY Models UFO

28,25,000 1584 5M 100 135 150 Y Y Y N Y N Y N Y Continental Associates Pvt. Ltd, Tinkune Tel: 2054003 | 2054004

KIA Models Cerato 1.6L

36,99,000 1591 5M 123 156 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Picanto 1.2L EX 11 m/t

22,75,000

Rio 1.4L EX 5dr

27,49,000 1399 5M 94 125 NA Y N Y N Y Y N N N

Sorento 2.2L Diesel

66,99,000 2199 6M 197 421 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Soul 1.6L

36,99,000 1591 5M 124 156 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Sportage 2.0 EX Diesel M/T

51,49,000 1998 6M 177 392 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

1086

5M

64

97

NA

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd, Uttar Dhoka Tel: 4414626 | 4414628

MAHINDRA Models Bolero SLX

28,20,000

2523 5M 63 180 NA N N N N Y N N N N

Scorpio VLX 4WD

48,55,000

2179

XYLO E8

38,60,000

2498 5M 112 240 135 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

5M

120

290

150

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

CG Automobiles, Jhamsikhel Tel: 5547165 | 5547166

MARUTI SUZUKI Models Alto Lxi

13,99,505

796 5M 46 62 140 N N N Y Y N N N N

Alto K10 Vxi

16,89,350

796

A-Star Zxi

21,18,750

998 5M 67 90 160 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

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67

90

145

N

N

N

N

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Leather Seats

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Airbags

Top Speed (KMPH)

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Gearbox

Cubic Capacity (CC)

All prices listed are as per NADA’s latest release

Price (NRs)

Updated December 2011

EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY

Models Eeco STD 7Seater

16,69,010

1196

5M

73

101

NA

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Grand Vitara MT

70,00,000 1995 5M 164 225 175 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Ritz VDi

25,69,620 1248 5M 75 190 NA N Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Swift VDi

25,97,870 1248 5M 75 190 160 N Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Swift Dzire ZDi

30,49,870 1248 5M 75 190 160 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

SX4 Zxi

33,19,940 1586 5M 102 145 175 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Wagon R Vxi

19,21,000 1061 5M 64 84 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Zen Estilo Vxi

18,95,010 1998 5M 64 84 150 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

800 Std

10,67,850

796 4M 37 59 NA N N N N Y N N N N Padma Shree Pvt. Ltd, Gyaneshwor Tel: 4435688 | 4435631

Mazda Models BT-50

48,50,000 2499 5M 140 330 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N

Mazda3 1.6MT

51,75,000 1598 5M 103 145 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Mazda 2 Hatchback

N/A

1498 5M 102 135 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N

Mazda 6

N/A

2489 6M 170 226 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Leon Motors Pvt. Ltd, Shantinagar Tel: 4622074 | 4622485

MITSUBISHI Models ASX 4WD GLX

79,00,000 1998 6CVT 150 197 190 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Lancer EX GLX

66,00,000 1998 6CVT 150 197 200 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

L200 Sportero 4WD 48,00,000 2477 NA 135 NA 175 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Double Cab L300 Minibus L

38,00,000

2477 5M 75 150 120 N Y NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Outlander

84,00,000

2360 6CVT 170 226 190 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Pajero GLS 3.0 V6

1,30,00,000

2972 5M 185 267 175 Y NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Dugar Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, Balaju Tel: 4362992 | 4350912

NISSAN Models Navara LE

42,00,000 2488 6M 175 403 170 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Sunny 1.6EX

35,00,000 1597 5M 110 148 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Tiida Sedan M

38,00,000

X-Trail LE

85,00,000 1995 6A 150 320 185 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

1598

5M

110

153

170

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Nemlink Int’l Traders Pvt. Ltd, Sanepa Tel: 4006528 | 4410323

PERODUA Models MYVI SX

22,95,000 1298 5M 86 116 NA N N Y N Y N Y N N

Viva 850

16,25,000

PROTON

847 5M 53 76 NA Y N N N Y N Y N N Constant Business Group Pvt. Ltd, Naxal Tel: 2297455

Models Savvy

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Bluetooth

Fog Lamps

Leather Seats

Steering Adjust

Climate Control

Remote Locking

ABS

Airbags

Top Speed (KMPH)

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Gearbox

Cubic Capacity (CC)

All prices listed are as per NADA’s latest release

Price (NRs)

Updated December 2011

EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY Skoda M.A.W, Thapathali Tel: 4216835 | 4268788

SKODA Models Laura 1.8 TSI

51,90,000

1798 7A 118 250 225 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y

Yeti Elegance Petrol 52,90,000

1968 6M 140 320 210 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Constant Business Group Pvt. Ltd, Naxal Tel: 2297455

SSANGYONG Models Korando Active AWD

47,75,000 1998 5M 175 360 180 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Rexton

57,75,000 2696 5M 160 340 180 Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y

Kyron

47,75,000 1998 5M 140 310 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y

Actyon Sports New

35,00,000 1998 5M 140 310 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y

Vijay Motors Pvt. Ltd, Naxal, KTM Tel: 4414158 | 4433025

Subaru Models Forester

75,50,000 2498 5M 170 230 NA Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, Teku Tel: 4250610 | 4250612

TATA Models Aria Prestige

51,95,000 2179 5M 138 320 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Indica V2 Xeta GLS

15,95,000 1193 5M 64 100 145 N N N N N N N N N

Indica Vista Quadrajet Aura

26,95,000 1248 5M 75 190 160 Y Y Y N Y N Y Y N

Indigo CS LE TDI

24,00,000

1396

Indigo Manza Quadrajet 90

30,40,000

1248 5M 90 200 NA Y Y Y N Y N Y Y N

Nano LX

11,88,000

624 4M 35 48 105 N N N N N N Y N N

Safari Dicor VX 4WD

46,95,000

2179

5M

138

320

NA

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Sumo Grande MK II

34,95,000

2179

5M

120

250

140

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Sumo Victa DI Turbo

26,50,000

2956

5M

70

223

175

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Xenon XT 4WD

29,60,000

2183 5M 138 320 160 N N N N Y N Y N N

5M

69

135

165

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

United Traders Syndicate, Sinamangal Tel: 4478301-5

TOYOTA Models Avanza F651RM

39,95,000

1298 5M 90 120 150 Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Corolla ZRE141R

73,70,000

1598 5M 104 145 170 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Fortuner KUN51R

83,90,000

2928 5M 160 343 170 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Land Cruiser Prado 1,54,60,000 2982 5M 129 343 170 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Dual AC Land Cruiser GX

21,906,000 4461 5M 214 430 190 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Rav 4 Auto

93,15,000

2362 5M/4A 167 224 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

NA

1298 5M 86 120 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N

52,50,000

1298 5M 86 120 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Yaris HB

Yaris Sedan

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Sunroof

Bluetooth

Fog Lamps

Leather Seats

Steering Adjust

Climate Control

Remote Locking

ABS

Airbags

Top Speed (KMPH)

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Gearbox

Price (NRs)

TECHNICAL

EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY Pooja International Pvt. Ltd, Panipokhari Tel: 4006605 | 4006606

VOLKSWAGEN Models Beetle AT

NA

1595 6A 115 172 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y

Jetta 1.9 Trendline D

NA

1896

5M

108

250

190

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Passat 2.0 Trendline D 66,25,000 1968 6M 140 320 210 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Manual Polo 1.6 Highline P

28,45,000

1598 5M 103 153 185 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

Tiguan TDI Diesel AT

76,50,000

1968

6A

138

320

NA

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Touareg 3.0 D Auto 1,14,00,000 2967 6M 222 500 220 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Full Opt Vento 1.6

36,75,000

1598 5M 103 250 185 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N

Constant Business Group Pvt. Ltd, Naxal Tel: 2297455

ZOTYE Models Zotye Nomad II 1.5L 24,50,000

1500 5M 105 135 145 N Y N N N N Y N N

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Mileage (kmpl)

Fuel Tank (Litre)

Dry Weight (KG)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

Height (MM)

Length (MM)

Top Speed (KMPH)

Gears

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

All prices listed are as per NADA’s latest release

Cubic Capacity (CC)

Updated November 2011

Price (NRS)

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Cubic Capacity (CC)

Updated December 2011

Annapurna Lifan Company Pvt. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4241521

Models

COOL BOY

DUE

N/A

1,55,500 149.4 13.5/8500 8.5/7500 5 95 N/A 830 1680 250 120 10.5 50 99,900

97 5.5/7500 6.6/5000 4 N/A N/A 750 1208 140 95

4 70

Gipsy

1,85,900 196.9 16/8000 13.8/6500 5 100 N/A 830 1350 240 125 10.5 45

Royal

1,09,900 97.2 6/8000 6/6000 4 80 N/A 760 1320 160 110KG 12 70

Desire

1,06,900 107 6.6/8500 7.5/5000 4 N/A N/A 750 1255 140 90 4.5 65

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apollo

Mileage (kmpl)

Fuel Tank (Litre)

Dry Weight (KG)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

Height (MM)

Length (MM)

Top Speed (KMPH)

Gears

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Cubic Capacity (CC)

All prices listed are as per NADA’s latest release

Price (NRS)

Updated December 2011

Universal Super Impex Jyatha Tole, Tel: 4227337 Models Orion RX 250T

3,05,000 249.4 17.5/7500 18/5500 5 105 N/A 930 1420 280 118 8 35

Orion RX 250M

3,05,000 249.4 17.5/7500 18/5500 5 105 N/A 880 1420 280 118 8 35

Bajaj

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4220094 | 4261200 Models

Avenger

2,39,900

219.89 19/8400 17.5/7000 5

120 N/A 710 1475

169

140

14

35

Discover 100 DTS-Si

1,42,900 94.38 7.5/7500 7.85/5000 5 90 N/A 800 1305 165 108 8

Discover 125 DTS-Si

1,58,900 (Disk) 124.6 11/8000 10.8/5500 5 N/A N/A 800 1305 165 1,53,900

110

8

Discover 150 DTS-Si

1,67,900

144.8

13/7500

12.75/5500

5

110

N/A

800

1305

115

8

65

Platina 100

1,19,900

99.27

8/7500

8/5500

4

90

N/A

805

1275

160

100

13

75

Platina 1,38,900 125 DTS-Si

124.58

9.5/7000

11/5000

4

100

N/A

785

1275

160

100

13

65

N/A

800

1325

170

110

8

65

165

80 N/A

Pulsar 135 LS

1,69,900

134.66

13.5/8500

11.4/6500

5

115

Pulsar 150 DTSi

2,05,900

149.01

15.06/9000

12.5/6500

5

115

N/A

785

1320

160

120

15

55

Pulsar 180 DTSi

2,19,900

178.60

17/8500

14/6000

5

120

N/A

785

1345

165

130

15

50

Pulsar 220F DTS-I

2,44,900

220

21/8500

19/7000

5

135

N/A

795

1350

165

140

15

45

Pulsar 220S DTS-I

2,34,900

220

21/8500

19/7000

5

135

N/A

795

1350

165

140

15

45

DAELIM

AKU Nepal Enterprises Kalimati, Tel: 4288339 | 4286018 Models Roadwin 150R

Roadwin R250 FI

N/A 4,95,000

150 15/10600 12.5/8400 5

120 N/A 780 1380

150

135

249 23/9000 19/8000 5 140 N/A 780 1380 150 160

Demak

15

N/A

15 N/A

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd Uttar Dhoka, Tel: 4414626 Models Cougar 250

3,95,000

249 19/7500 N/A 5 N/A N/A 760 1480 140 140 14 40

2,38,000

150 13/8500 10/7500 5 N/A N/A 840 1380 270 120 8.5 50

DMX-R

DUCATI

Turbo Motors Trading Naxal,Tel: 4435720 Models

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Hypermotard 796

17,50,000

803 81/8000 74/6250 6 200 N/A 825 1455 N/A 155 12.5 N/A

Monster 696

16,00,000

696 80/9000 69/7750 6 N/A N/A 770 1450 N/A 160

15

N/A

Monster 796

17,50,000

803 87/8250 79/6250 6 220 N/A 800 1450 N/A 167

15

N/A

848 EVO

N/A

849.4 140/10500 98/9750 6 N/A N/A 830 1430 N/A

168

15.5 N/A

1198

N/A

1198.4 170/9750 131/8000 6 N/A N/A 820 1430 N/A

171

15.5 N/A

Multistrada 1200 S

N/A

1198.4

150 / 9250

118 / 7500

6

N/A

N/A

850

1530

N/A

192

20

N/A

SportsClassic GT1000

N/A

992

92 / 8000

90 / 6000

6

N/A

N/A

810

1425

N/A

185

15

N/A

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Fuel Tank (Litre)

Mileage (kmpl)

Dry Weight (KG)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

4

N/A

N/A

N/A

1280

150

100

10

N/A

UFO 0150

1,56,500

149.6

8.5/7500

9.2/6000

Auto

80

N/A

N/A

1275

135

100

5

N/A

Xpression Plus+

1,48,994

124

10.5/8500

8.4/7500

5

N/A

N/A

N/A

1280

140

100

15

N/A

Price (NRS)

GLOBAL

Height (MM)

6.5/6000

Length (MM)

7.2/8000

Gears

97

Torque (NM)

1,25,000

GLOBAL

Power (BHP)

G-100

Cubic Capacity (CC)

All prices listed are as per NADA’s latest release

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Top Speed (KMPH)

Updated December 2011

Jai Shambu Automotives Pvt. Ltd Ravi Bhawan, Tel: 4289933 | 4277049

Models

Hartford

International Motor Pvt. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4265336 | 4265337

Models

VR 150H

2,89,000

149

13.5/8500

12.5/7500

5

103

N/A

860

1375

280

115

12

45

VR 200H

3,44,000

197

19/7500

15/6000

5

105

N/A

860

1375

290

130

12

30

Hero

Syakar Company Ltd Kantipath, Tel: 4225377 Models

Achiever

1,78,900 149.1 13.2/8000 12.8/5000 5 110 N/A 800 1290 160 125 12.4

60

1,86,900 (Old) CBZ X-TREME 1,95,900 (SD) 149.2 14.2/8500 12.8/6500 5 110 N/A 800 1325 145 135 15 60.25

2,03,900 (DD)

CD Dawn

CD Deluxe

Glamour

1,09,900 1,19,900 (Kick) 1.24,900 (Self)

1,59,900(DRS) 1,77,900(DSS FI)

Hunk 1,91,900(SD) 2,01,900(DD)

97.2 7.2/8000 7.5/5000 4 85 N/A 790 1230 165 100 10.5 70 97.2

7.2/8000

7.5/5000

4

95

N/A

790

1230

165

100

10.5

72

124.8

9/7000

10.35/4000

4

95

N/A

775

1265

150

115

15

72

149.2

14.2/8500

12.8/6500

5

110

N/A

795

1325

145

135

12.5

50

1355

150

135

15

45

1350

160

145

15

48

Karizma DSS

2,36,900

223

16.5/7000

18.3/6000

5

125

N/A

Karizma ZMR

2,91,900

223

17.5/7000

18.3/6000

5

130

N/A

795 795

Pleasure 1,38,900 102 7/7000 7.8/5000 Auto 80 N/A 750 1240 125 95 5.5 50

Splendor NXG

1,42,900

97.2

Splendor +DRK

1,38,900

97.2 7.4/8000 7.2/5000 4

85 N/A 775 1230 160

110 10.5

60

Splendor Pro

1,42,900

97.2

90

Super Splendor

1,54,900

124.7 9.13/7000 10.35/4000 4

7.7/7500

7.6/7500

7.6/6000

8.04/4500

4

4

100

N/A

N/A

100 N/A

Honda

785

1230

160

100

10

77

775

1230

160

100

11

60

775

1235

150

110

12

75

Syakar Company Ltd Kantipath, Tel: 4225490 | 4226314 Models

Activa

109

8/7500

8.8/5500

Auto

90

N/A

765

1238

145

100

5.3

55

Aviator 1,55,900 109 8/8000 8.82/5500 Auto 85 N/A 790 1256 145 95 6 52

CB Shine 1,66,900(Drum) 1,71,900(Disk)

124.6

10.3/7500

10.9/5500

4

100

N/A

790

1265

175

110

11

80

CB Twister 1,55,900(Drum) 1,63,900(Disk)

109

9/8000

9/6500

4

95

N/A

800

1262

180

100

8

70

CB Unicorn

2,02,900

149.1

13.2/8000

12.8/5500

5

115

N/A

790

1340

180

135

13

60

CB Unicorn

Dazzler

2,09,900

149.1

14/8500

12.8/6500

5

120

N/A

780

1328

162

125

12

55

CBF Stunner

1,78,900

124.7

11/8000

11/6500

5

100

N/A

790

1271

173

120

10

60

1,49,900

102

7/7000

80

N/A

762

1235

145

100

6

50

4,50,000 (Non ABS) 5,15,000(C-ABS)

249

25.3/8500

23 7000

6

155

N/A

780

1370

145

150

13

35

156

18

20

19

20

Dio

CBR 250R

7.8/5500 Auto

CBR 600RR

20,50,000

599

118/13500

66/11250

6

240

N/A

820

1369

135

CB 600F Hornet

16,99,000

599

102/12000

63.510500

6

210

N/A

800

1435

135

86

1,50,900

CB 1000R

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21,99,000 999 125/10000 100/8000 6 240 N/A 825 1445 130 213 17 15

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Mileage (kmpl)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

Height (MM)

Length (MM)

Top Speed (KMPH)

Gears

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Price (NRS)

Dry Weight (KG)

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120

12

N/A

135 11.5

N/A

Models NXR150 BROS

N/A

XR250 Tornado

N/A

149.2 14/8000 13.6/6000 5 N/A N/A 830 1353 245 249 23.3/7500 23.7/6000 6

140 N/A 880 1427 281

Hyosung

Batas Motors Pvt. Ltd Gairidhara, Tel: 4004626 | 4004627

Models

GT250N

5,99,900

249

GT250R

6,70,900

249 26.35/9000 21/6750 5

GT650N

10,65,900

GT650R

26.5/9000

21/6750

5

150

N/A

830

1435

175

160

17

N/A

155

160

17

N/A

647 72/9000 61/7250 6 190 N/A 790 1435 185 200

17

N/A

11,10,900

647

72/9000

61/7250

6

200

N/A

830

1435

165

200

17

N/A

RT 125D

4,49,900

124.5

13.5/10000

11/8000

5

N/A

N/A

790

1350

230

135

7

N/A

RX 125D

4,32,900

124.5 13/8500 11/8000 5 N/A N/A 850 1425 295 130

7

N/A

RX 125SM

4,56,900

124.5 13/8500 11/8000 5 N/A N/A 825 1430 275 130

7

N/A

160

17

35

100

6

45

150 N/A 830 1435

Kawasaki

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4220094 | 4261200

Models

Ninja 250R

7,49,900

249 32/11000 22/8200 6 160 N/A 790 1400 135

Mahindra 2 Wheelers

Shrestha Intl. Trading Concern Teku, Tel: 4251202

Models

Duro Rodeo

N/A

124.6

N/A

124.6 8/7000 9/5500 Auto 85 N/A 760 1245 155 106 4.5 45

PIAGGIO

8/7500

9/5500

Auto

85

N/A

PIAGGIO

770

1290

155

Anna Automobile Pvt. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4229855

Models

BYQ125

N/A

126.3

9.7/8500

8.6/7000

4

N/A

N/A

N/A

1295

180

115

14

45

Citypard 150

N/A

149

11.7/8000

11/6000

5

N/A

N/A

870

1400

150

115

14

45

N/A

90

6.5

50

iShine 100

96.21

N/A 6.81/6000 Auto N/A N/A N/A 1340 130

Rieju

Tunche Trans Himalayan Trading Concern Bhrikuti Mandap, Tel: 4268169 Models Marathon 185

N/A

125

15

20

6

115

Marathon 185 Pro

N/A

125

15

20

6

120 N/A 870 1395 n/a 115

6.5 N/a

Marathon 450

N/A

449

N/A

N/A

5

N/A N/A 900 1485 N/A

8.5

N/A

230 N/A

Tango 250

N/A

870

1395

N/A

115

115

6.5

N/a

N/A

N/A 5 N/A N/A 840 N/A N/A 100 5.5 N/A

Royal Enfield

Dugar Brothers & Sons Pvt. Ltd Balaju, Tel: 4362992

Models Classic 350

4,11,000

346

20/5250

28/4000

5

N/A

N/A

800

1370

140

170

13.5

N/a

Classic 500

4,95,000

499

27/5250

41.3/4000

5

130

N/A

800

1370

140

170

13.5

N/a

Electra Twin Spark

3,95,000

346

20/5250

28/4000

5

115

N/A

800

1370

140

170

13.5

N/a

N/A

346

18/5000

32/3000

4

100

N/A

760

1370

140

150

14.5

35

N/A

346

20/5250

28/4000

5

115

N/A

770

1370

140

170

15.5

35

STD350 UCE

Thunderbird Twin Spark

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Mileage (kmpl)

Dry Weight (KG)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

780

1250

160

110

6

N/a

1,63,888

124

10/8000

10/7500

Auto

N/A

745

1255

120

110

7.8

N/a

Suzuki

Height (MM)

N/A

Length (MM)

Auto n/a

Gears

9.8/5000

Torque (NM)

8.5/7000

Power (BHP)

124

Cubic Capacity (CC)

1,59,888

Price (NRS)

Fuel Tank (Litre)

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Top Speed (KMPH)

Updated December 2011

Ganesh Enterprises Kamalpokhari, Tel: 4422818 | 4423444 Models Access 125

AN 125HK

90

GN125H

1,61,888 124 12/8000 10/7500 5 110 N/A 735 1280 175 107 10.3 35

GS150R

2,07,888 149.5 13.8/8500 13.4/6000 6 110 N/A 790 1340 160 135 15.5 60

GT125 CD Slingshot

1,62,888

124

8.5/8500

10/6000

5

100

N/A

790

1265

160

115

12

60

B-King

N/A

1340

181/9500

146/7200

6

240

N/A

805

1525

120

235

16.5

N/A

Burgman 400

N/A

400 34/7300 36.3/5800 Auto 150 N/A 710 1585 125 210 13.5 N/A

GZ250

N/A

249

20/8000

18.7/7000

5

N/A

N/A

680

1450

125

140

13

N/A

DR200SE

N/A

199

15/8500

17.7/7000

5

N/A

N/A

810

1405

260

115

13

40

Hayabusa

N/A

1340

197/9800

154/10200

6

296

N/A

805

1480

120

220

21

15

GSR600

N/A

599

93/12000

65/9600

6

215

N/A

785

1440

130

185

16.5

20

GSX650F

N/A

656

85/10500

62/8900

6

240

N/A

770

1470

125

220

19

20

GSX-R600

N/A

599

125/13500

68/11500

6

265

N/A

810

1400

130

180

17

15

TVS

AIT Pvt. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4253661 | 4261330 Models Apache RTR 160

2,05,886

159.7

15.2/8500

13.1/6000

5

120

N/A

790

1300

180

120

16

50

Apache RTR 180

2,18,881

177.4

17/8500

15.5/6500

5

125

N/A

790

1326

180

120

16

45

Scooty Pep+

1,26,390

87.8

5/6500

5.8/4000 Auto

75

N/A

740

1230

135

90

5

55

Scooty Streak

1,34,922

87.8

5/6500

5.8/4000

Auto

80

N/A

740

1230

135

90

4.7

55

Star City 110

1,41,928

109.7

8.2/7500

8.1/5000

4

90

N/A

790

1240

165

95

16

67

Jive

1,52,889

109.7

8.4/7500

8.3/5500 Auto

95

N/A

780

1260

165

95

15

65

Wego

1,53,906

109.7

8/7500

85

N/A

770

1275

150

100

5

40

8/5500

Auto

Yamaha

Morang Auto Works Teku, Tel: 4261160 | 4268252 Models

Enticer DLX

88

1,75,900

123.7

11/8000

10.4/6500

4 n/a

N/A

710

1375

140

105

13.5

N/a

Fazer

2,21,900

153

14/7500

14/6000

5

115

N/A

790

1335

160

130

13.5

45

FZ-16

1,99,900

153

14/7500

14/6000

5

115

N/A

790

1335

160

125

12

45

FZ-S

2,14,900

153 14/7500 14/6000 5 115 N/A 790 1335 160 125

12

45

SS 125

1,69,900

123

11/7500

10.4/6500

5

110

N/A

795

1295

155

110

13

70

SZ-R

1,84,900

153

12/7500

12.8/4500

5

105

N/A

802

1320

165

120

14

50

1,74,900

153

12/7500

12.8/4500

5

105

N/A

802

1320

165

120

14

50

YBR 110 Alba

1,40,900

106

7.5/7500

7.8/6000

4

100

N/A

795

1290

173

115

13

65

YBR 125 DX

1,58,900

123

10.8/7500

10.4/6500

4

105

N/A

795

1300

180

115

13.5

60

YZF R15

2,92,900

149.8

17/8500

15/7500

6

135

N/A

790

1290

160

120

12

42

SZ-X

JANUARY 2012

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