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Welcome to your home “Panipokhari Heights”, developed by Balaji Investments; a joint venture of “CE Construction, Shiva Corporate and Landmark Developer, is a premium residential township spread over 20 ropanies (approx) in Lazimpath, Kathmandu. Designed for the upper level families, the houses provides the owner with a feel of modern living standard with the higher sophisticated life style in a clean sunny atmosphere. The project started in October 2012 and is scheduled to be complete with 50 luxury houses by mid 2014. Strategically located in the former American embassy property in Panipokhari, Kathamandu with forest at one side providing all the fresh air, and many government buildings is in the neighborhood ensuring safety, the location of the project speaks for itself.

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EDITORIAL ICONIC LEGENDS

Everybody loves a legend. In fact, don’t all of us wish to be one! So this issue is our tribute to some of the legendary stuffs in motoring. Let us start with the review of the latest Toyota Corolla which is now available in Nepal. Ever since its launch in 1966, the iconic Toyota Corolla has always been the poster-child for Toyota’s legendary quality, durability and reliability in more than 150 countries. The new model which is in its 11th generation is all set to take on the mantle and continue the name of the world’s best-selling car. After all this is Toyota’s best and most capable Corolla yet. Then there’s the international review of the bobber Yamaha Star Bolt which comes packed with a history of Japanese reliability and innovation. Stripped back and stylish, the Bolt also provides a perfect entry into the world of customization with a host of aftermarket options available. Talking about legends, how can we miss the unbeatable Joey Dunlop, a true racing icon who set an impossible to forget an amazing record haul of 26 victories in the challenging Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Read more on the man inside these pages on how he easily dominated the TT championship as he blazed past the circuit donning his hard-to-miss yellow Arai crash helmet and straddling on to racing bikes stickered with his favourite number three. Joey Dunlop’s success in the mountain course is something that will live forever and it is incredibly doubtful whether anyone will ever come near his amazing record haul. On the motorsports front, we have featured the upcoming prestigious Isle of Man TT championship as well. It’s a racing spectacle like no other that not only involves great racing skills, but one that requires a lot of bravery to dump the clutch and fly away as the chequered flag is dropped at the start line. Having already claimed the lives of nearly 250 riders in its 107 year history, the IOMTT is one of the most dangerous motorcycle races in the world with racers now averaging speeds in excess of 200kmph in the 60.73kms lap race around the island. And to round off this tribute to everything legendary, we have compiled a story on the evolution of exotic MV Agusta motorcycles as well. An epitome of emotion, performance and speed perfectly clothed in a uniquely desirable design, MV Agusta is an iconic motorcycle brand that has enamoured the motorcycle world unlike any other manufacturer. A leader in terms of both design and performance, MV Agusta has for long manufactured motorcycles that have easily made any biker go weak at the knees. Read more on the history of an exotic brand that has manufactured some of the most performance heavy motorcycles in the world with unsurpassed attention to detail in their design. We hope this issue will be legen…….. wait for it..... DARY !!

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NEWS: INTERNATIONAL

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HERO MOTORCORP

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28 FEATURE GREEN YOUR VEHICLE WITH BG 30

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NY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW TOYOTA COROLLA MAHINDRA XUV500 W4

44 INTERVIEWS ROAD EXPANSION IN KTM

ROAD RACING MAVERICK: JOEY DUNLOP

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66 EVOLUTION MV AGUSTA 70 MOTORSPORTS ISLE OF MAN TOURIST TROPHY 74 FEATURE FIRST CYCLE STAND 76 QUIZ 78 BUYING GUIDE

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BAJAJ HANDS OVER 10 FIRE MOTORCYCLES TO IMPROVE FIRE BRIGADE SYSTEM As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, Golchha Organization’s company Hansraj Hulaschand and Co. Pvt. Ltd., sole distributors of Bajaj Motorcycles in Nepal, handed over 10 Bajaj Toofan Fire Motrorcycles to Juddha Barun Yantra to improve the fire control and rescue system at Basantapur Dabali. During the program Mr. Shekhar Golchha said that it was a privilege for the company to be able to assist the government for disaster management. The company believes that the Toofan Motorcycles would come in handy in fire control and rescue system. Bajaj Toofan Fire Motorcycles will be part of early responder team so they will be able to reach out to fire sites much faster than fire brigade trucks. All the motorcycles have different functions and will be deployed for primary rescue operation before the fire brigade reaches the site. The company also believes that it is very important in a place like Kathmandu where the nooks and gulley are too narrow for the fire brigade to reach on time.

REINTRODUCING SUPERSTONE NYLON TYRES Bhagwati International will be re-introducing the Superstone nylon tyres in Nepal in May this year. These tyres are well suited for Nepalese road conditions. The tyres will be available in popular jeep sizes, meeting the requirement of off-road vehicle customers, providing high mileage, excellent road grip, better safety and more retreads. Superstone tyres will be imported from Thailand. As for now the tyres will be available in 6.50-14 SR-911, 7.00-15 Offroad M/T, and 7.50-16 Offroad M/T specifications.

HONDA TWO-WHEELERS LAUNCH “HAPPY HONDA 2071” SCHEME

HYUNDAI INTRODUCES DELIGHTFUL BENEFITS ON EON

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd., the sole distributor of Honda Motorcycles for Nepal, recently launched its New Year scheme called “Happy Honda 2071”. With this scheme, the company believes they would be continuing their long-run tradition of delivering happiness to their customers.

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd., the sole distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Nepal, is offering a lot of benefits for its EON customers.

Under the scheme, the customers of Honda will get free servicing for up to 20 times, 10% discount on the Spare Parts for up to 5 years, and a scratch card worth the discount from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 1,00,000. The Chairman of the company, Mr. Saurabh Jyoti, stated that with Honda, and through the new scheme, the customers now have even more reasons to be happy.

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Under the ‘EON- Assurance’ benefit, the customers are being provided with various benefits which include Five year’s free maintenance facilities including parts and consumables, free insurance for a year, three years warranty and cash discounts.

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SUZUKI’S NEWEST ADDITION TO ITS NETWORK Suzuki 4-Wheelers, Nepal’s No. 1 Automobile Brand, announced the opening of its New Exclusive Showroom, Paramdu Motors at Naxal, Nagpokhari. This is the newest addition to its nationwide network of 23 sales outlets across 17 cities. The new dealership was inaugurated by the Managing Director of CG|MotoCorp, Mr. Arun K. Chaudhary. Suzuki boasts of its product line from entry level car Alto 800 to SUV segment car Ertiga. And, the new Celerio will join the club after its official launch this summer. On this special occasion, the Naxal Showroom has offered special gift hampers for the test drivers on the first few months of its opening. This is the 23rd Suzuki dealership under CG|MotoCorp which comforts its customers with wide range of Suzuki models under a single roof.

VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES INAUGURATION OF WORLD CLASS SHOWROOM AT THAPATHALI Pooja International Nepal, the authorized importer of Volkswagen passenger cars for Nepal inaugurated its new world class showroom at Thapathali, Kathmandu. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Deputy Head of Mission of German Embassy, Mr. Henning Hansen and Chairman of PINPL Mr. Trilok Chand Agrawal. According to the company, the objective of initiating a new showroom in Thapathali is to increase their interaction with customers and increase Volkswagen’s market share by more than 50%. Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer with the highest selling models in Volkswagen group. The Volkswagen group consists of 12 leading automobile brands - Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Ducati, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamoboghini, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle, Scania and MAN.

FREE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY TO TRAFFIC POLICE Lightening Nepal, a non-governmental organization has taken the initiative to supply free drinking water facility to Nepal Traffic Police personnel at major intersections of Kathmandu. Lightening Nepal handed over 10 mineral water jars along with water dispensers to the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD) on 1st May, 2014. The gifted jars will be placed at Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Harihar Bhawan, Thapathali, Maitighar, New Baneshwore, Jai Nepal, Keshar Mahal, Sorakhutte and Balaju. According to a member of the organization, Girish Gyawali, they will provide free water jars to traffic personnel for five months.

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FORD NAMES MARK FIELDS ITS NEXT CEO Alan Mulally, the man who transformed Ford Motor Co. from loss-making company to a thriving corporation, will retire on July 1 and will be replaced by Mark Fields, the current chief operating officer. Mulally, 68, was trained as an aeronautical engineer. He spent 36 years at Boeing - and was president of the company’s commercial airplane division - when Bill Ford persuaded him to join the struggling automaker eight years ago. Mulally put a stop to the infighting that had paralyzed the company and instituted weekly management meetings where executives faced new levels of accountability and were encouraged to work together to solve problems. It took two years for Mulally to turn the company around, but since 2009, Ford has posted pretax profits of $34.5 billion and its shares have more than doubled.

Fields, 53, has been in charge of Ford’s daily operations since December 2012 and was widely expected to one day ascend to the top job. The change in leadership is taking place about six months ahead of schedule, but Ford said that was based on Mulally’s recommendation that the new leaders were ready. Fields was one of the executives passed over when Mulally got the top job in 2006. When he was named COO in 2012, Bill Ford said Fields’ decision to stay at Ford and learn from Mulally showed a lot of fortitude and has made Fields a better leader.

The Passo’s fuel efficiency of 27.6 km/L represents an improvement of approximately 30 percent over the previous design and exceeds the fuel efficiency standards for 2015 set by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) by 20 percent. Additionally, with CO2 emissions of 84 g/km, the Passo now achieves emissions levels 75 percent lower than the 2005 standards established under MLIT’s Approval System for Low-Emission Vehicles, making it eligible for full tax reductions under the Japanese government’s tax incentive program. Thanks to their improved fuel efficiency, the fourwheel drive models are also eligible for tax reductions.

TOYOTA LAUNCHES NEW PASSO HATCHBACK IN JAPAN Toyota Motor Corporation recently launched the partially redesigned “Passo” compact hatchback in Japan. The redesigned vehicle achieves fuel efficiency of 27.6 km/L, the best for registered gasoline vehicles in Japan.

HYUNDAI MOTOR STAGES WORLD PREMIERE OF ALLNEW SONATA IN KOREA Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, unveiled the `All-new Sonata', a sophisticated evolution of the brand's long-established mid-size sedan. The all-new Sonata, the result of three years of development, is scheduled to be launched outside Korea in the second half of this year. The 2015 model’s design concept focuses on 'Inner 22

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The Passo uses a newly developed, more efficient 1.0-litre engine with a maximum thermal efficiency of 37 percent. This superior level of thermal efficiency was achieved by raising the engine’s compression ratio, optimizing valve timing, lowering friction, and using cooled exhaust gas recirculation and an integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head. In addition to improved aerodynamic performance and an enhanced regeneration system, the 1.0-litre two-wheel drive models also feature the Toyota Stop & Start System, which cuts off the engine at approximately 9 kmph when slowing to a stop, as standard.

Force', a theme that points to its evolved aesthetic and confident perfection. Premium equipment, style and status deliver a feeling typically associated with vehicles in the segment above. The all-new Sonata successfully fulfills the practical needs of drivers, while evoking a sense of confidence and class at the same time. The new model is 35 millimeters longer and 30 millimeters wider than the previous generation Sonata, delivering a marginal increase in exterior size but worthwhile gains in internal volume. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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HERO MOTOCORP BRINGS TECHNOLOGICAL EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION TO NEPAL Loaded with the latest technology, highly innovative features and global styling, Hero Motocorp launched the Splendor iSmart, the Xtreme and the new Pleasure scooter in Nepal. This new range of products reflects the brand’s strong capabilities in technology and innovation. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HMCL), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, had launched brand ‘Hero’ in Nepal in September 2012. The company has partnered with NGM Group of Nepal to bring its two-wheelers to the country.

SPLENDOR iSMART WITH ‘i3S TECHNOLOGY’

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Nepal General Marketing Private Limited (NGM) Jyoti Bhawan, Kantipath Contact no: 4255565, 4248949

Consolidating its leadership position further in the 100cc category, Hero has introduced the new Splendor iSmart with the revolutionary i3S technology (Idle Stop and Start System). i3S is a revolutionary green technology that automatically shuts the engine when idling and turns it on, when needed, with a simple press of the clutch, giving more mileage in congested cities. The Splendor iSmart comes with a 100-cc air-cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder OHC engine that delivers maximum power of 7.8 bhp @ 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 8.04 nm @ 4500 rpm. It is elegantly designed for universal appeal. Its aesthetic features include exciting body graphics, stylish alloy wheels and meter console. The evolution of Hero-developed i3S technology signifies the technological excellence achieved by the company within a short span of time and Hero has already filed for patent for this innovation. All this, coupled with impressive new features, will offer a great combination of style, performance and safety to customers at NRs. 1,51,000/-

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THE ALL-NEW 150CC XTREME WITH ‘ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER’ Next in league is the all-new Xtreme which will debut with the Electronic Immobiliser. The electronic immobiliser is a security device that prevents the engine from running without the correct key. The Xtreme comes with a 150-cc aircooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder OHC engine that delivers maximum power of 14.4 bhp @ 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 12.8 nm @ 6500 rpm. Another key introduction that will offer utmost safety to the premium segment Hero commuters is the Side Stand Switch with automatic ignition cut-off. All this will come with host of stylish exterior features that include trendy console and engine immobilizer, stylish headlight with highbrow light guides, stunning LED tail light with light guides, chunky fuel tank among others. The new Xtreme will also be equipped with a mobile charger socket proving greater utility to the rider. The Xtreme has been attractively priced at NRs. 2,13,500/-

THE NEW 100CC PLEASURE WITH ‘INTEGRATED BRAKING SYSTEM’

The new Pleasure comes with a remarkable innovation - the Integrated Braking System or the IBS. The IBS improves rider’s safety and provides comfort of single-brake-lever for both front and rear wheels, thus providing better control and safety while applying brakes. The Pleasure comes with a 100-cc air-cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder OHC engine that delivers maximum power of 6.75 bhp @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 7.85 nm @ 5000 rpm. The Pleasure is loaded with new utility features that include a mobile charger socket, lockable glove box, boot light in the luggage box, combination ignition lock with seat opening and side-stand indicator, among others. It also comes with fresh, contemporary external features such as striking body graphics, stylist tail-light and stunning digital console to target women riders. This technology has also been developed by Hero’s R&D team and the company has already filed for patent for this technology. It will be a standard feature across all Hero MotoCorp scooter brands in the future. The Pleasure will be available at NRs. 1,51,500/-

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COMMENCAL META HT SX

The Meta SX is a 26”-wheeled, 65-degree head-angled SX which could be labeled as a niche product in the market and probably the most popular amongst the Meta range. However, all that fun on the bike came with a hefty price tag. Luckily, the folks at Commencal are introducing the 2014 Meta HT SX, which will be available in Nepal in the coming month. If the same DNA runs through the Meta HT SX as its older brother, the Meta SX, this hard tail bike promises to be a lot of fun. With the META HT SX, Commençal go back to basics. Both inexperienced riders and purists will have a blast with it. In addition to putting their heart and soul into this bike, they put some fun into it (“26er forever”), a slacker head angle (66.5°), added some simplicity (1x9 drive train), made it easier to handle (420mm wings) and added some travel (140mm fork).

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Just because it’s a hard tail doesn’t mean you can’t have fun on it. Commencal calls it the “happy bike.” This hard tail gets to be more aggressive and playful, obviously following in its brother’s footsteps. Shredding trails will be something you look forward to doing with the Meta HT SX. With an XFusion Velvet RL suspension fork, Tektro discs, and a 1×9 SRAM X5 drivetrain, the bike is meant to be an entry point for newer riders or a playful addition for more experienced cyclists. It’s a unique bike with a lot of character and style. It’s hard not to want to have a go with this bike. The price of the Meta HT SX is expected to be somewhere around NRs. 1, 40, 000/-. Believe it or not, compared to other bikes in its range, this is a pretty decent price tag for this hard tail. And it’s pink.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: EPIC MOUNTAIN BIKE JHAMSIKHEL CONTACT NO: 5555021

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For more information, please contact: BG Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Naxal Bhagwati Bahal, Kathmandu, Nepal Ph: 4279623/9801026540 Email: info@bgnepal.com.np

GREEN YOUR VEHICLE WITH BG

Since 1971, BG Products, Inc. Wichita, Kansas, USA, have been manufacturing high performance chemical treatments and service equipment for the Automotive Industry. BG is committed to maintaining vehicles through high quality automotive maintenance services for fuel systems, engines, transmissions, brakes, power steering, cooling, battery, drive line and climate control systems. BG’s professionaluse products and equipment add more efficiency, miles per gallon and long-term reliability for vehicles. Today’s reality is that a routine service consisting of an oil change, visual check, and an occasional software tweak is no longer enough to satisfy customers that their money has been well spent. Only tangible, noticeable improvements to one or more key systems on their vehicle will convince

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them that the service was well performed. After an advanced BG service, customers routinely report noticeable improvements to their vehicles and recognize the service as a job well done and money well spent. BG Products are sold worldwide and for Nepal, BG Nepal Pvt. Ltd., established in 2009 is the Sole Distributor for BG Products, Inc, USA. There are many authorized service centers already using BG products and services. BG Nepal will be introducing servicing for generators as well. It is a known fact that day by day the environmental pollution is increasing due to the emissions from different sources such as industries and vehicles. Poor maintenance of roads, poorly maintained vehicles and public awareness is responsible for the deteriorating ambient air quality in the Kathmandu valley.

The main emission sources of air pollutants are • smoke emitting vehicles of all types • re-suspension of street dust and litter into the air • black smoke plumes from numerous brick kilns • refuse burning BG Nepal has the preventive solutions at least for two sources of the air pollution, vehicles and generators. BG Nepal first tested the products in Nepal in March 2009 with various makes of vehicles such as Opel, Chevrolet, Subaru, Suzuki, TATA, Mahindra, Toyota and Hyundai. The results were phenomenal and further study of the products enabled BG Nepal to believe that these products do make an exceptional contribution to automobile maintenance, air pollution quality and the environment, something that is much needed in Nepal now.

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114th New York International Auto Show

The beautifully presented Nissan Sports Sedan Concept

In 1900, the New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS) became North America's first automotive exhibition. For over one hundred years, through depression, war, boom-time, oil crisis, recession and growth, it has continued its pioneering tradition of bringing new and innovative ideas to a national and world stage. In the last decade, the Show has boosted the number of new vehicle announcements, broken attendance figures, and increased media attention to extraordinary levels. The Show offers virtually every make and model vehicle sold in the U.S. under one roof giving consumers the unique opportunity to see everything the auto industry has to offer. From fuel-sipping economy cars to million dollar supercars, NYIAS has something for everyone. The 114th edition of the New York International Auto Show was held from April 16-27, 2014 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, USA.

The stunning retro style of the Bentley GT Speed was a must-see You can always spot the Scion XB by the signature shape.

The Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid melds style and efficiency

Parking is a breeze in a Brabus Smart Car

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The Kia GT4 Stinger concept

Luxury in a compact SUV: the Lexus NX 300h on display

The $2.5 million Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 253 mph

Mercedes Benz convertible Cabriolet

The Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0

The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade makes a bold impression

Subaru WRX STI Global Rally Cross Car

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Owner’s Review It’s only been half a year since we (me and my husband) bought the Skoda Rapid. Although it might be too early to make any judgements right away, it is promising to be a good car. We are a retired couple and were looking for the best car that fell under our budget. Previously, we owned a Fiat, Toyota and a Maruti-Suzuki. So we wanted to buy a car that had a reputable brand reputation. We wanted to try out a Skoda as we had heard a lot of good things about it. A friend of ours living in India suggested the brand to us after recounting his experience in two different accidents on separate occasions. One incident took place in a Skoda and the other in a different car marquee. The Skoda fared much better and kept the people in the car safe while the other car did not show the same results. Initially we had thought of buying a car with a metallic colour, but then one of our family members suggested buying it in Red as the colour would stand out. At first me and my husband were hesitant as we felt the colour was too flashy for us. But when we saw Skoda Rapid in red, we instantly liked it and brought it home.

DR. PUSHPA SHRESTHA (MALLA) SKODA RAPID ELEGANCE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, CENTRAL DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, TU

We are happy with the interiors, it is spacious and luxurious. The car hasn’t given us any trouble yet. The ground clearance is comparatively good in its segment as well. We haven’t had the chance to drive it out of the city yet but we are looking forward to doing so very soon.

Skoda Rapid SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type: MPI In-Line 4 DOHC 16-valve Displacement: 1598cc Max. Power: 105bhp @ 5250 rpm Max. Torque: 153nm @ 3800 rpm Fuel Consumption: 15kmpl Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Ground clearance: 168mm Dry Weight: 1145kgs Tank Capacity: 55L

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Ever since its launch in 1966, the Toyota Corolla has always been the poster-child for Toyota's legendary quality, durability and reliability in more than 150 countries. And why wouldn’t it be? Eleven generations on and with 16 manufacturing sites in America, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, Pakistan, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam and Venezuela, the iconic Corolla has already clocked up more than 40 million sales worldwide, easily making it the best-selling automotive nameplate in history. In Nepal too, every generation of the Corolla introduced here has been able to win the heart and trust of its owners. Thus, building on the continuous reputation of the Corolla brand, United Traders Syndicate - the sole authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Nepal - has introduced the all-new 11th Generation Toyota Corolla. A new model that is all set to take on the mantle and continue the name of the world's best-selling car.

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The latest Corolla features an all-new exterior design inspired from Toyota’s recent models for a more sophisticated and a prestigious image. The face-lifted car packs a sharper new design based on the facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

'Furia' design philosophy. At the front, the Corolla features a sculpted bumper with chrome V-shaped horizontal bars that extend visually towards the double barrel headlamps. The vehicle’s side profile is further enhanced by a sporty character line linking the top of the flared front wheel arch and the rear lamp cluster. The boring 15-inch steel wheels however don’t do justice to the premium feel of the car and could have been bettered with a larger stylish alloy wheel. At the back, the trunk lid features a sharp, crisp cut sandwiched by the stylish wide LED tail lamp clusters connected to the tasteful chrome bars. The new car is also wider and longer than the current model. Overall, the

2014 car looks markedly different, with more character lines, complex surfaces and a more planted stance.

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Inside, the car features a fully upgraded dashboard, upholstery and instrument cluster along with a slew of creature comforts. The interior trim is a mix of black soft-touch materials, faux carbon fibre, ivory-coloured plastic and chrome accents. All driving-related instrumentation and switchgear has been positioned to maximize ease of use and minimize driver distraction from the road. The clearly defined instrument cluster features cool blue AUTOLIFE April/May 2014 33

lighting with a multi-information display and the switches and knobs have a high quality touch to them. The entertainment system features iPod, USB and Auxiliary connectivity with CD/MP3/WMA/Radio functions, but premium features like an automatic climate control system, power seat adjusts, double din multimedia system, Bluetooth connectivity, etc feels sorely missing for a car of this class. In addition to the refurbished interior featuring a stylishly re-designed cockpit, superior trim materials and enhanced ergonomics, the all-new Corolla receives a supersized cabin and luggage compartment. The interior has also been crafted with sound absorption materials to offer a quiet ride environment. The new car maintains a sizable boot that can accommodate up to 470 litres of cargo while its 60:40 split folding seats allow more to be carried should the need arise.

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OVERALL, THE 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA LOOKS MARKEDLY DIFFERENT, WITH MORE CHARACTER LINES, COMPLEX SURFACES AND A MORE PLANTED STANCE. and lower emissions. The 1.6 litre motor doesn’t really feel all that underpowered and is responsive from the get-go with the refined gearbox providing precise and smooth shifts. In city traffic is where you’ll truly appreciate the ease of driving the Corolla, as the light electric steering further aids your efforts to manoeuvre your way out of a jam. Once you pass the confines of the city though, you’ll start wishing for some additional power. Sudden overtaking requires more careful planning as top-end power is somewhat lacking. Also, the light electric steering begins to feel a bit too light and does not tighten as much even at higher speeds. Nevertheless, as long as you’re driving relaxed rather than in attack mode, the power is more than enough and the Corolla offers the simple joys of driving. On the road, it handles the usual bumps and ruts with ease. While having essentially the same MacPherson front suspensions and torsion beam rear setup as its predecessors, damping and spring rates have been retuned to get the right balance of comfort and handling, and the longer wheelbase benefits ride comfort and stability. It takes on corners with impressive precision despite the light steering feel and braking is spot on. On the safety front, the vehicle is equipped with Driver and Passenger Airbags, Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) front seats to reduce whiplash injuries during rear end collisions and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) that incorporates Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

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This eleventh generation of the Corolla adds some refinement to it’s tried and tested recipe. The 2014 Toyota Corolla is a sensibly stylish and practical car that offers an efficient drive from its humble 1.6-litre powerplant, coupled with a decent build quality and no-frills humble equipment level. It’s a fitting heir to a nameplate that carries nearly half a century of heritage. With the new car, Toyota also aims to attract more youthful buyers while still keeping in style with their current buyers. Our only grouse though is that it sadly does not set any benchmark and is still not backed up with all the sorts of goodies we have now come to expect in a car of this price. Otherwise, with the bombproof reliability as the main selling point of a Toyota, this all-new Corolla is still poised to remain as the darling of its segment it has defined and dominated for all these decades. After all this is Toyota’s best and most capable Corolla yet.

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THE 1.6 LITRE MOTOR DOESN’T REALLY FEEL ALL THAT UNDERPOWERED AND IS RESPONSIVE FROM THE GET-GO WITH THE REFINED GEARBOX PROVIDING PRECISE AND SMOOTH SHIFTS.

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SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type: 16 Valve DOHC Dual VVT-i Displacement: 1598 cc Fuel Type: Petrol Maximum Power: 122 Bhp @ 6000 rpm Maximum Torque: 154 Nm @ 5200 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Length: 4620 mm Width: 1775 mm Height: 1460 mm Wheelbase: 2700 mm Ground Clearance: 155 mm Tyre Size: 195/65 R15 Suspension Front: McPherson Strut Suspension Rear: Torsion Beam w/ Stabilizer Brakes Front: Ventilated Discs Brakes Rear: Disc Curb Weight: 1240 kg Fuel Tank: 55L PRICE: Starting from Nrs. 66,00,000/CONTACT: United Traders Syndicate Pvt. Ltd Ph. No: 4478301 | 4478003 www.toyota.com.np

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MAHINDRA XUV500 W4 I N A N E W A F F O R D A B L E PA C KA G E

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We got our hands on the all-new variant of the ultra-popular XUV500 SUV model series â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the XUV500 W4, which was recently launched by Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd. The newest variant is blessed with a lengthy list of features. As far as the appearance is concerned, the W4 version is no different from the existing variants in its model series.

Styling and Comfort Features The Mahindra XUV500 W4 seems to be quite well equipped with a lot of essential features when it comes to style and comfort, boasting a cheetah inspired exterior, projector head lamps with LED lamps, six-way adjustable driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat, dual tone interiors, twin-pod instrument cluster, full wheel caps, twin exhausts and roof rails. The list of convenience features includes power and tilt steering, dual air-conditioning, electronically adjustable rear view mirrors, remote central locking, mobile charging points, glove box with laptop holder, remote fuel lid opener, follow me headlights, rear wash and wipe are just to name a few. The second and third row too remains fully foldable like the other higher spec XUV500 models. The W4 also comes with a Micro Hybrid Technology along with an integrated music system with CD/MP3 player and four high quality speakers that offer relaxation and entertainment to the passengers.

Performance Under the hood, this new variant is blessed with the powerful 2.2-litre mHawk diesel power plant similar to that of the W6 and W8 variants. The XUV500 W4 remains identical to its higher priced versions. The XUV500 W4 has ABS, EBD and 4-wheel disc brakes and its engine delivers a power of 140bhp and 330Nm of torque. The company has coupled this mHawk diesel power plant with a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox that releases the engine power to the front wheels and returns a class leading mileage and delivers exceptional performance.

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Some other important features that make the W4 a smart choice are itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dual airbags, side impact beams and crash protection feature with crumple zones and there seems to be no compromise on the braking and handling aspects of this SUV. All the wheels are fitted with disc brakes, which are further augmented with ABS and EBD braking mechanism. Furthermore, its tilt power steering system is very sensitive, which will assist the driver even under the low speed conditions by responding precisely.

Verdict The W4 is priced at NRs 47.5 lakhs. Already a popular model in India, the new XUV500 W4 packed with a range of technology, safety and comfort features, is expected to add to the popularity of XUV500 in the country. Although the XUV500 W4 has lost out on a lot of the fancy gadgetry that the XUV was so well known for, in terms of specifications and technicalities, the W4 is the same as the W6 variant and the product is still better equipped for an entry-level version of its SUV series. It is definitely a car that will give the competition a run for its money.

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in terms of specifications and technicalities, the W4 is the same as the W6 variant and the product is still better equipped for an entry-level version of its SUV series.

SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type: MHawk 140 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection Displacement: 2179cc Fuel Type: Diesel Maximum Power: 140 Bhp @ 3750 rpm Maximum Torque: 330 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm Transmission: 6 Speed Manual Drive Type: FWD DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Length: 4585 mm Width: 1890 mm Height: 1785 mm Wheelbase: 2700 mm Ground Clearance: 200mm Tyre Size: 235/65 R17 Suspension Front: MacPherson Suspension Rear: Multi Link Brakes Front: Discs Brakes Rear: Discs Curb Weight: 1785kg Fuel Tank: 70L PRICE: W4: Nrs.47,50,000/ALTERNATIVE CHOICES: Hyundai Tucson, KIA Sportage, SsangYong Korando, Tata Safari CONTACT: Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd Uttar Dhoka, Kathmandu, Nepal Ph No: 4414626 | 4414629 www.agniinc.com.np

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Rupesh Man Shrestha Founder/Director | Epic Mountain Bike The new wide roads in process around Kathmandu city is a good indication for the development of our Capital city, which is getting more and more populated day by day. However, the process execution and the quality of widening roads are not much liked by the residents of Kathmandu. I personally think that it does not matter how big or wide the roads are, unless we have a good management from all the authority combined. Preserve our Nature, and of course biking trails in National Parks.

Where the roads are headed In the process of widening the roads of the capital, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a long time since weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve suffered the demolished streets, the suffocating dusts and the unbearable traffic jams. We have all been desperately waiting for the constructions to come to a good end and been dreaming about driving in the swift, dust free roads. But the major question is, will the roads in Kathmandu turn out to be what we have dreamed for and what about its quality and execution? We asked a few people from the automobile industry about the construction of the new wide roads in Kathmandu and here is what they had to say.

Neeraj Shrestha Managing Director | GearVenture Bike Nepal The plan of widening the roads of Kathmandu was already made and documented in 2032 BS which means that we had to wait 38 years for this to get implemented. Despite all that, I am really happy to see the roads being constructed. However it is important to point that the work is extremely slow, mismanaged and of low quality. Instead of starting the job in time and finishing it in the deadline, they start very slow and when the pressure comes from the higher authority they hurry the work. This has led to poor quality construction. In addition to this, our Traffic Police are converting all the one ways into two ways which now has helped the wide road get narrower than before as the vehicles meet in the crossroads and create traffic jam.

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Govinda Pd. Bhattarai General Secretary | Nepal Automobile Sports Association Widening is good. But widening alone will not solve the current traffic problems. Wider roads will attract more vehicles and ultimately will result in congestion. So along with widening we need to search for other alternative solutions, such as safe, comfortable and efficient public transportation, signalised intersection, overhead bridges at intersection, etc. Footpath and cycle lanes should be given priority. Since all the facilities and opportunities are available only in Kathmandu, more and more people are coming here. So if we can provide facilities out of valley, Kathmandu will not be as crowded and congested.

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Chairman | Turbo Motors Trading I feel that the roads in Kathmandu are pretty good compared to what we have been used to. So overall I am happy with the road expansion project. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m expecting smoother rides with less traffic jams in the near future. However, I feel that as citizens it is our duty to remember the importance of proper maintenance and management for the long run. If we fail to do so, then we are sure to face difficulties like we had faced before, all over again. I also feel that during construction, implementation of safety regulations is a must and planning ahead for better networking can always save everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time and resources. It would definitely be encouraging for everyone to see such positive developments and continuation.

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Rupesh Sharma Bhatta Asst. GM - Sales & Marketing Laxmi InterContinental Pvt. Ltd

I think Nepal Government has done a good job by widening the roads inside Kathmandu Valley. The whole city looks really different after the reconstruction of the roads. I am really hoping that these wide roads will reduce the traffic jams to a huge extent in the future. However, I

have found a few drawbacks as well. I have observed that most of pedestrian path (footpaths) in most of the places has been squeezed in order to widen the main roads. I feel that this could result in even more accidents. I think it is extremely important to look into this matter seriously and there should be a plan for a better pedestrian path in future. In addition to this, I have also found lane discipline to be another major issue which certainly needs to be addressed. If lane discipline is not properly monitored, these wide roads could lead to more accidents in the future.

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AUTOLIFE TEST RIDE: INTERNATIONAL

WORDS AND PHOTOS: ASHISH SINHA

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"Born and raised in Kathmandu, Ashish Sinha is an avid adventure motorcyclist and automotive enthusiast currently based in Columbus, Ohio, USA. He promises to bring you more international vehicle reviews and stories in the near future."

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For decades the Harley Davidson Sportster range has ruled the self-created bobber segment, mainly because it has had no competition since its introduction in 1957. But its reign maybe now coming to an end. Let me introduce you to the all-new Yamaha Star Bolt. Of course, it’s still not available in Nepal yet, but could be the perfect competitor to HD bikes like the Sportster Iron 883 when Harley official sets shop in Nepal pretty soon.

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STYLING The Yamaha Star Bolt first caught my attention during one of my casual stroll around the large independent motorcycle dealership I work at in the US. The designers at Star Motorcycles, which is a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation - USA used to brand Yamaha’s cruiser motorcycles, have left a brutally raw look to the Bolt; precisely what was planned, and exactly what it delivers. A high-set 12.1 litre gas tank attempts to shade the bulky blacked-out air cooled V-twin motor with polished fins. These sit cradled between a wellconstructed double down tube frame that ties in both ends of the bike with a mere 1570 wheelbase. The solo seat exposes a bit of the frame backbone as it leaves some room between the gas tank and the seat mount to give that custom bobber look. The speedometer gauge appears to be a bit large for the bike, but somehow manages to blend in as it’s mounted on low-risen pull-back handlebars. This leaves room for a classic stripped down bobber look with a clean appearance that only exposes the top of the headlight overlooking the road. The 19 inch front and 16 inch rear twelvespoke semi-gloss cast wheels come wrapped in a set of Bridgestone’s from the factory and help further define the raw bobber look to its AUTOLIFE April/May 2014 47

overall appearance. The well illuminating headlight in the front is complimented by the round LED cluster tail-light and turn signals at the rear. Needless to say, the designers have spent a lot of time studying the legendary Harley Sportster range and have somehow managed to transfer it over to the Bolt with a much more aggressively-civilized look. Stripped back and stylish, the Bolt also provides a perfect entry into the world of customization with a host of aftermarket options available.

PERFORMANCE The V-twin 942cc motor rumbles to life with a quick push of the switch. As the idle settles down it reveals how amazingly smooth the motor really is and lets out a throaty tone out of its 2 into 1 exhaust pipes. The power output from this relatively tame motor has been rated at about 62 bhp of power and 72 nm of torque. All of that acceleration is transferred via a 5-speed gearbox to the rear wheel with the help of a cushy belt drive. Swing your leg over and the average size rider such as myself (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 9â&#x20AC;?) will find themselves tucked into a cozy position with mid-set foot pegs and handlebars well within an 48

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arm’s reach. While the left leg sits over the rear cylinder head, the right leg comes away inches from the brushed aluminum exhaust shield. All switches and controls are fairly basic and are easy to operate even for a newbie. A “Select” button on the right side handlebars switch-housing allows the rider to browse through the speedometer, dual trip meter and a clock without letting go off the handlebars. However, the lack of a fuel gauge can be quite a concern. In addition, the LCD gauge can prove to be quite impossible to read on a bright sunny day but pleasantly comes to life in the dead of the night with a warm blue glow.

TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) responds with a grunt. The low to mid end torque is remarkable with the flawless transmission sending predictable power to the rear wheel at a moment’s notice. Shifting up and down frequently really brings out the true colors of this beast as

Having been designed for the urban U.S cities, I figured I would get to know the bike well in some dense rush hour traffic conditions. Flip back the kickstand, effortlessly pull in the buttery smooth clutch, stomp it into gear and off you go. Open up the throttle and the fuel injected

Stripped back and stylish, the Bolt also provides a perfect entry into the world of customization with a host of aftermarket options available.

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dodging in and out of traffic is quite effortless with the low center of gravity and a casually aggressive stance. Your inner legs however does begin to get warm after riding in traffic for a few minutes due to its proximity to the cylinder head and exhaust shield, but no significant discomfort is felt.

The Bolt easily climbs to 100 kmph+ cruising speeds on American highways and there is enough top end power left over to twist the throttle and achieve a 160kmph top speed without major vibrations rattling the body.

While the front end KYB component forks successfully soften pot-hole blows, the rear shocks is a bit on the stiffer side. Casual cruises over bumpy asphalt however is somewhat tolerable, but aftermarket suspensions and a gel seat upgrade are a must for most riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preference. After 350km of mixed riding in the crammed city streets and open highways, I decided to truly push the Bolts limits. Southern Ohio offers riverside cruises through hilly-winding roads, tight corners and the occasional gravel spewing potholes that require agile dodging skills quite like in the highways of Nepal. Pushed to its limits (and mine), the bike was able to handle just about anything I threw at it. The Bolt easily climbs to 100 kmph+ cruising speeds on American highways and there is enough top end power left over to twist the throttle and achieve a 160kmph top speed without major vibrations rattling the body. Crank it up a notch around tight corners and you will have sparks flying under you as the foot pegs scrape the asphalt while the Bridgestoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effortlessly manages to keep the bike well planted to the road. The occasional obstacle or stopped traffic though required some hard braking to come to a halt at a predictable distance. 50

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VERDICT The Bolt is offered in two models - the base starting at USD 7,900 and the R-Spec starting at USD 8,300. Both models share the same motor and measurements, however the R-Spec comes with an upgraded rear suspension with a remote reservoir, a suede vinyl seat, better paint schemes and blacked out mirrors. Yamaha also offers add-ons such as a passenger seat, quick release windshield and saddlebags for a little extra cash, but this barely compares to Harleys unlimited aftermarket options for the Sportster. So the answer to the big question – “I’ve got enough cash to buy a Harley Sportster or a Yamaha Bolt. What do I pick?” I wish the answer was as easy as the Bolts handling. Harley offers years of thumping American made iron-horse heritage in the Sportster package, whereas Yamaha brings a history of Japanese reliability and innovation all packed into the Bolt. Both are immensely fun to ride and cost pretty much the same. Well, the decision to pick between the two is just as complicated as Nepalese politics. But if you were to listen to me, here’s a helpful tip. Pick the Bolt!

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SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type: Air Cooled 4-Stroke V-Twin Displacement: 942 cc Maximum Power: 62 bhp @ 5480 rpm Maximum Torque: 72 nm @ 3020 rpm Transmission: 5-Speed Final Drive: Belt Frame Type: Double Cradle Wheelbase: 1570mm Seat Height: 690 mm Ground Clearance: 130mm Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks Rear Suspension: Swingarm Link Type Front Tire: 100/90 - 19 Rear Tire: 150/80 – 16 Front Brake: 298mm Hydraulic Disc Rear Brake: 298mm Hydraulic Disc Dry Weight: 237 kgs Fuel Tank: 12.1 litres

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Enfield Rendezvous & Poker Run WORDS: ANKIT SHAKYA | PHOTOS: SANAT DANGOL

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There are people who like to celebrate the New Year with a dinner, a party or just sitting at home. Then there are those who turn up the ignition and rev their engines through the open highway. And unlike the rainstorms of Pokhara, which have a reputation of being highly unreliable, the Enfield Rendezvous & Poker Run has proved itself as a highly consistent thunder-ride over the years. For the 6th consecutive year, Sacred Summits pulled off Nepalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest extravaganza on two wheels and we were part of it, yet again. We tagged along with over 200 partakers on the ride that has become a tradition for Royal Enfield owners and enthusiasts in Nepal. For the third time in the past three years, Rabi Thapa from Sacred Summits handed us the keys to a Royal Enfield Desert Storm that would be our companion for the next three days. With all the costs for the accommodation, participation and bike rental waived, we were all smiles. This year, the celebration ride kicked off from Zero Engineering, located at Chabahil. On the morning of the rally, we arrived at the flag-off point slightly late. Luckily, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss anything. The outskirts of the Chabahil Ringroad was busier than normal with a considerable number of onlookers gathering at the roadside to observe what was going on. Squirming past them, we steered into the welcoming sight of over 150 Enfield motorcycles parked, deceivingly quiet, and a lively crowd of participants waiting to get the show on the road. This year there were participants from 10 different nations partaking in the Poker Run. Nearing to the start of the ride, the excitement in the riders was evident. But, before we got on our bikes, there was an important introduction in order. This event has seen a number of riders coming from different parts of the globe to participate. However,

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this guest was someone special. His name is Charlie, Charlie Bear. Charlie had been traveling since June 2013 across United States to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Philippines, India and for the Poker Run, into Nepal. Initiated by the World Wide Relay Riders, Charlie Bear has been on a motorcycle relay around the world ever since. Charlie will be handed over from one biker to the other until he makes it back to the point of origin. The entire concept is to raise funds to help children with life threatening illnesses. For a community that usually gets a bad rep, this is an eye opener. And did we mention? He is a stuffed toy bear. Charlie would be riding up front with our trusted Road Captain, Pramod â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goofyâ&#x20AC;? Shrestha.

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Participants who were not present at the pre-event party picked up their first two cards while the others picked their second card for their respective Poker hands. The rest had become pretty much automatic for the seasoned riders who had been participating in the Poker Run throughout the years. After a short briefing and safety announcements over breakfast, everyone collected their T-shirts provided by Sacred Summits and made their way to their bikes. One by one everyone put their keys in the ignition and the atmosphere gradually filled with the overwhelming rumble of the noisiest and most well-known engine in the country. We thundered through the city, organized

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Initiated by the World Wide Relay Riders, Charlie Bear has been on a motorcycle relay around the world ever since. The entire concept is to raise funds to help children with life threatening illnesses. in a two-by-two file, attracting a lot of attention. We had a police escort up till a little distance past Nagdhunga which meant there werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any serious holdups in traffic. Still maintaining the two-bytwo line, we noticed that the Naubise road winding down had been freshly pitched. For the first few kilometres anyway. The tarmac ahead of us soon disappeared into a cloud of dust from the construction work being done on the roads. Manoeuvring through the patchy road and blinding dust for what seemed like a longer time than it really was, seeing smooth tarmac beyond the settling dust was a relief. Somehow, we had separated ourselves from the group. Instead of waiting, we decided to ride ahead and wait at the first check point. As we reached the first pit-stop at a highway restaurant near Naubise, everyone picked up their third card of the Poker Run. After a short while, the ride continued. Riders began to reorganize and the highway was alive again. Our Road Captain ushered us on and the riders slowly separated, enjoying their preferred speeds as the highway began opening up. The riders then regrouped at Mugling around midday. It was sweltering hot and taking off the jackets and helmets was very much welcomed. Taking some much needed rest, the participants cooled off and sat down for lunch that was being provided by Yeti Airlines. Funnily enough, the sun seemed to act like kryptonite to our daal bhaat power and we were left struggling to refrain from the urge to take a nap. So, after picking out our fourth card, our team left earlier than the rest of the convoy. Sticking to a slow pace, as we had originally planned, was turning out to be a challenge. The empty open roads practically taunted me to maniacally open up the throttle. It was most likely facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

that the rest of the party was still chilling at Mugling; which meant we were far ahead of schedule. Sitting and waiting at the next checkpoint did not seem like an appealing ordeal, so we took a detour towards Bandipur. The sun was shining bright and the winding roads leading up to the quiet settlement was decorated with the beautiful flora and fauna of the hills. Apart from the occasional bus or car, the narrow road was completely empty. The silence of the solitary hill was broken only by the blare of our Royal Enfield engine. By the time we reached Bandipur, the sunny skies had begun to darken. It also took us a longer time to get there than we had initially estimated. Because we wanted to get back to the group, we rushed back to the highway to join the rest of the riders. Happy to see other riders at the highway, we rolled on into the next and final stop at Akela Highway Restaurant, before reaching Pokhara. The fifth and final cards were dealt here, and we were pretty excited. In our previous hands we had picked out a 9 of diamonds, 10 of hearts, jack of hearts and a 7 of hearts. Getting an eight of any suit would mean that we had a straight, a strong hand. Knowing the odds were low, we were intentionally refraining from expecting a good hand. But, now that our chances were looking very good, it felt almost certain that this was the year for us. Praying for the support of lady luck, we picked up our fifth card. We got the 4 of spades. Much like the disappointment coursing through us after that, the skies were darkening as we departed for Pokhara. It looked like it would rain heavily as a slight drizzle started, and with the infamous reputation of Pokhara and its rainfall, a sudden downpour would have been a very expected welcome party. Thankfully AUTOLIFE April/May 2014 57

the rain gods held back their wrath. Darkness fell, and the headlights of the rally of Enfield motorcycles illuminated the pitched roads. Upon entering the city, we were welcomed at the Lakeside by the good folks of Pokhara with garlands, tikas and bright smiles on their faces. After the welcome, the entire group collected in an open field in the Lakeside and did a few “victory laps” and then headed towards Hotel Landmark. Eager to get the celebrations going, everyone dispersed into their respective rooms of Hotel Landmark and Hotel Snowland to freshen up. A nice buffet accompanied by some free flowing booze, courtesy of Nepal Ice, was set up in the Landmark Hotel courtyard and a local band from Pokhara began strumming some tunes. It didn’t look like the day’s ride had taken a toll on any of the participants as they partied into the night and welcomed the New Year 2071 in style. The next day, participants could either relax for the day or join the charity ride to Shree Dhara Pra Bi Vidyalaya. A school located 20 kms from Pokhara at a place called Puran Chaur, it was good to see a lot of the riders opt to participate in the charity ride. There was a small hitch on the way to the school due to a combination of bad terrain and blocked roads. But the well-coordinated crew helped everyone successfully get through. Once we got to the school, Rabi Thapa handed over the books and stationery in a short event, after which everyone returned to Lakeside. 58

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One more event was in store for the night, an event that was the most anticipated for some of the participants: The Bike Show. Modified Enfields are a personification of the rider’s extravagance. Although not yet legalized by our government, riders go to great lengths to enhance the oomph factor of their rides. The bikes competing for the award of the Best Modified Enfield were parked outside the famous Club Amsterdam, where participants were already enjoying the live band and snacks. The winners would be chosen via voting. Later in the evening, prize distributions took place, hosted by Mr. Patrick Wilson. The prizes seemed to keep flowing. The coveted best Poker Hand award was bagged by Lisa Fomenko who facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

won a 2 night 3 day stay for a couple at Temple Tiger Green Jungle Lodge with jungle activities & all meals included. Best Enfield Original Design Award was given to Royal Eastern Enfielders, Dharan (2 Nights stay for a couple at Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, Pokhara with all meals) and the Best Modified Enfield award was won by Zero Engineering (2 Nights stay for a couple at Fishtail Lodge, Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast Basis). Jurgen Schunk won the Hard Luck Award (Full Course Dinner for a couple at Moon Dance Restaurant & Bar, Pokhara) after experiencing a close shave with a lorry. Amanda Cats-Baril was named the Best Supportive Lady Enfield Rider while Helen Thordsen won the award for the Most Enthusiastic Poker Run Supporter. Christmas wasn’t over as random winners were picked and over 20 prizes were distributed. We won nothing. The night ended with a dinner at Club Amsterdam.

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Upon entering the city, we were welcomed at the Lakeside by the good folks of Pokhara.It didn’t look like the day’s ride had taken a toll on any of the participants as they partied into the night and welcomed the New Year 2071 in style.

The morning breakfast the next day would officially complete the 6th edition of the amazing Poker Run. And it definitely did not disappoint this year either. A mix of caste, culture and nationalities getting together to ride through the highway to the beautiful city of Pokhara is definitely a tradition we could get used to. We’ll definitely be eagerly waiting for the next Poker Run. Although we didn’t win anything this year, we are hoping things will change in 2072. AUTOLIFE April/May 2014 59

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ROAD RACING MAVERICK

A TRUE RACING LEGEND WHO SET AN IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET AND AMAZING RECORD HAUL OF 26 VICTORIES IN THE CHALLENGING ISLE OF MAN TOURIST TROPHY COMPILED BY: SHISHIR POUDEL

There is good reason why a statue of road racing legend Joey Dunlop astride a Honda overlooks the Bungalow Bend from the highest point on the Isle of Man at Snaefell and the 26th milestone area of the infamous TT course has been renamed “Joey’s”. Joey Dunlop, with his record setting 26 victories at the Isle Of Man TT, easily dominated the championship as he blazed past the circuit donning his hard-to-miss yellow Arai crash helmet and straddling on to racing bikes stickered with his favourite number three. Overshadowing even the rich history of this championship, his is a name that is now synonymous with the tourist trophy. Take a bow for the greatest motorcycle road racer to have ever lived – Joey Dunlop. Born on 25th February, 1952 as William Joseph Dunlop in the small town of Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, Joey developed a bond with racing and victories at a much later stage in life. Being born in an average family with 6 other siblings and no history in motorcycle racing, it wasn’t likely that he would develop a passionate bond with motorcycle racing. But his love for machines gradually increased as his 62

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father was a motor mechanic by trade and practice, and this helped him get closer with messing about engines. It was only in 1968, when he went to see a motorcycle racing event with his to be brother-in-law Mervyn Robinson, that he developed an immense fascination for the need for speed. The game changer then was when he borrowed a 50cc Itom racer from a wellwisher Brendon McMullen, and took his first bite of motorcycle racing. In 1969, he went on to own his first race motorcycle which was a Triumph Tiger Cub with a simple 199cc push-rod single cylinder engine that released about 10 horses. Over the years, he religiously worked towards establishing himself as a regular winner. In 1973, he then got his first full sponsor, Danny McCook, who supported him with a 350cc Ameracchi. But he failed to get off the starting line after breaking the chain. Joey then joined Rea Racing Team and gradually began to achieve success in local races. He then won his first road race in the 500cc class at Temple 100. He entered his first IOMTT race in 1976 facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

and earned his first medal at the circuit which was a bronze for the best newcomer. The following year, still a virtual unknown at the TT, he beat all the favourites to take the 1977 Jubilee Classic TT aboard a privately-entered TZ 750 Yamaha. A few barren TT years followed before he won the 1980 Classic TT 1000cc race, again Yamaha-mounted. And since then, he never had to look back. In 1981, he debuted for the Honda team and started winning TT races for Honda in 1983, beginning a winning run in the Formula I TT event that was to last for 6 consecutive years from 1983-88. In 2000, he had another triple win at TT, pushing his tally to 26 and for recognition of this astonishing feat, he was presented with Mann Sword Of State. By 2000, he accounted for Honda’s 23% of TT victories. Over the course of his career, he even took a podium in World Superbike Championship and was victorious in 24 Ulster Grands Prix, 13 North West 200’s and countless other races in the domestic series. He is also the only rider to have three Isle Of Man TT hat-tricks to his name with victories in 1985 (Formula I, Senior and Junior), 1988 (Formula I, Senior and Junior) and in 2000 (Formula I, Lightweight and Ultra Lightweight). Joey and victories were inseparable. But as they say, all good men stay less. In a tragic accident on 2nd July of 2000, Joey Dunlop was instantly killed on the spot while racing in Estonia. He had already won the 600cc and 750cc, and was leading the 125cc race on Pirita Kose Kloostrimeta Circuit, when he lost control of his bike in the wet conditions and had a fierce impact with the trees. His untimely death was an

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I NEVER REALLY WANTED TO BE A SUPERSTAR. I JUST WANT TO BE MYSELF. I HOPE THAT’S HOW PEOPLE REMEMBER ME. abominable tragedy beyond words. It was the end to a fantastic era in motorcycle racing. A true racing legend, Joey Dunlop’s success in the mountain course is something that will live forever and it is incredibly doubtful whether anyone will ever come near his amazing record haul of 26 victories which all came in his twenty-four years of racing at the TT, from 1976 to 2000. Full of records along the way, he was and and will remain, a hero to hundreds of thousands of road racing enthusiasts in every corner of the world. But the ‘King of the Roads’ wouldn’t dream of it and never wanted the limelight, the fame or the attention as the supreme and all time master of the treacherous circuit. He just wanted to race bikes and to win. No wonder, his record on the pure roads circuits will probably never be bettered.

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Joey has lapped the Isle Of Man course at over 180kmph in races 256 times and has more 190kmph plus laps to his credit than any other rider in the history of the races. Altogether Joey’s 26 TT wins include 7 Formula I TT, 4 Senior, 3 Junior, 5 Lightweight and 5 Ultra Lightweight Races, plus the 1977 Jubilee Race and the 1980 Classic 1000. In fact, he only crashed once in a TT race, at Sulby Bridge, after a leaking fuel cap let fuel onto the front tyre in 1986. But the genius of Joey Dunlop extends much further than his many wins. Joey would come around lap after lap, on the same line every time, totally at one with the bike, be it on a 125cc pocket rocket or a 1000cc monster. Equally at home on any bike from 125cc-1000cc, Joey was easily the most versatile rider of his generation. In fact, how many of today’s WSB or GP riders can do a 192kmph lap of the TT course on a 1000cc V-Twin, jump straight off that onto a 125cc bike, and pull off another 171kmph lap? None.

Throughout his career, Joey was highly superstitious. He always wore a red T-Shirt below his leathers, wouldn't write with a red pen, always put on his left glove and boot first, wouldn't turn back if he forgot something, always wore the yellow coloured Arai crash helmet and wouldn't walk under a ladder.

Apart from his racing career, Joey is recognized for his tireless charity work and humanitarian deeds which was done without drawing public attention to himself. He would often load up his race transporter and deliver clothing and food to the trouble spots of Bosnia, Albania and Romania on his own. Joey was awarded the M.B.E. in 1986 for his services to the sport, and in 1996 he was awarded the O.B.E. for his noble humanitarian work and good deeds. Dunlop even stated that his proudest award was his OBE for Charity than any achievement in his very successful racing career.

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In the 1980s, when his mates Frank, Mervyn and Tom died within a span of 12 months, he had briefly considered retiring from the sport. Co-incidentally, Joey too had a close encounter with death in the winter of 1985/86. Joey Dunlop was aboard the M.F.V. Tornamona in transit to the Isle of Man when the sea vessel struck St. Patrick’s Rock and lost its rudder. Dunlop and other riders were aboard with several bikes and equipment for the TT Races. After losing its rudder, the ship went off course spearing into St. Angus Rock where it sank. Fortunately, all the members aboard were rescued by a Portaferry Lifeboat. Diving efforts recovered the bikes 64

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shortly after. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2010 after the accident in Estonia. As a mark of respect for his untimely death, the Estonian Government’s official website was replaced with a tribute to Dunlop within hours of his death. Live coverage of his funeral were telecasted, where more than 50000 of mourners attended the memorial service at the Garryduff Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland. And for his recognition at the Isle of Man TT, the most successful overall rider at the annual TT races is awarded the Joey Dunlop Cup. A memorial statue was also erected in his hometown and in Isle of Man at Snaefell.

A race outfit worn by Joey Dunlop was sold for £13,000 at Sotherby in London by Graham Budd Auctions. The most successful rider in Isle of Man TT history had worn the leathers, boots, gloves and trademark yellow helmet during his 23rd TT victory in the 1998 Lightweight race. The outfit was also used to model a statue of the TT star, which now stands at the Bungalow on the Isle of Man TT course. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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Motorcycle Art THE HISTORY OF AN EXOTIC BRAND THAT HAS MANUFACTURED SOME OF THE MOST PERFORMANCE HEAVY MOTORCYCLES IN THE WORLD WITH UNSURPASSED ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN THEIR DESIGN COMPILED BY: SAURAV NEPAL

An epitome of emotion, performance and speed perfectly clothed in a uniquely desirable design, MV Agusta is an exotic motorcycle brand that has enamoured the motorcycle world unlike any other manufacturer. An iconic leader in terms of both design and performance, MV Agusta has for long manufactured motorcycles that have easily made any biker go weak at the knees. The company was derived from the Agusta Aviation Company which was founded in 1907 by Count Giovanni Agusta at Cascina Costa. When he died in 1927, the company was passed into the hands of his son Domenico, Vincenzo, Mario and Corrado who quickly found themselves having to deal with a crisis in the aeronautics 66

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sector and were forced to diversify to avoid shutting down. So they decided to convert from aircraft to motorcycles, in response to the Italians’ growing demand for motorised individual mobility. They then came up with an engine which was inexpensive to produce and run - a two-

stroke engine with a displacement of 98cc. Unfortunately the development of the engine was interrupted by the Second World War after Cascina Costa was occupied by German troops in 1943. Finally in the autumn of 1945, the first MV prototype called ‘Vespa 98’ was displayed to public. However, they had to change the name to just ‘98’ because the name Vespa was already registered by Piaggio. The ‘98’ went onto sale the next year and MV Agusta officially began competing in endurance races as well. They didn’t have to wait long for victory though, as MV Agusta motorcycles immediately became a regular at the podium in various championships. By 1948, the facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800

1948 MV Agusta 98 Sport

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range expanded considerably with MV launching a ‘Sport’ and ‘Luxury’ version of the 98 along with a new 2-stroke 125cc twin and a 250cc single cylinder 4T bike. Then in 1953, the company reached the threshold of producing 20,000 bikes for the first time. During the 1950s and the 1960s, MV Agusta had limited their production to small displacement bikes. But as sales were starting to go down, the company decided to concentrate more on larger displacement bikes. As a result, they created a 250cc model, a 350cc, and then a 600cc four-cylinder bike which was later improved and transformed into a popular 750cc bike called 750 Sport in 1970. The 750 Sport had its engine derived from Mike Hailwood’s 500 GP bike and it was capable of speeds above 220kmph. Mopeds were also added to the range of production motorcycles. Other notable bikes of the 50s and 60s manufactured by MV Agusta were

the 125 Motore Lungo, 175 CSS, Pullman, Turismo Rapido, Raid and 350B Sport. By then, the name MV Agusta had started to become synonymous with motorcycle racing, thanks to their decisive progress in performance and technology. The publicity generated by their success in racing brought MV increased sales of its variety of versatile models that perfectly responded to the demands of the market. In the span of three decades, MV carried some of motorcycle racing’s greatest names to victory with legends from the like of Giacomo Agostini, Mike Hailwood, Phil Read, Carlo Ubbiali, and Gary Hocking to John Surtees having ridden their iconic red and silver invincible record machines. Between 1950 and 1980, MV Agusta motorcycles won over 3000 races in various Championships including 34 wins in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy and 75 Racer and Constructor titles in the World Championship.

1956 MV Agusta Ciclomotore 48cc

1959 MV Agusta Raid 250cc MV Agusta Brutale 675

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MV Agusta F3 800 Ago

AN ICONIC LEADER IN TERMS OF BOTH DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE, MV AGUSTA HAS FOR LONG MANUFACTURED MOTORCYCLES THAT HAVE EASILY MADE ANY BIKER GO WEAK AT THE KNEES. But with the death of Count Domenico Agusta in 1971, the company lost its guiding force and began to face hard economic times. Then in 1980, when the last bike in the Cascina Costa warehouses was sold, the company was forced to abandon its business due to their failure to find suitable financial partners. After a decade of shutting down, MV Agusta was again resurrected in 1991, thanks to Cagiva. Then in 1997, under the watchful eye of its new owner Claudio Castiglioni, MV Agusta released a brand new 750cc MV Agusta model range, dubbed the F4 750. Several 750cc and 1000cc motorcycles were released in the F4 series range and they instantly became an ideal object of desire for motorcycle lovers. The F4 range of bikes were hailed as a benchmark in terms of innovation, performance and handling, second to none. The renowned designer late Massimo Tamburini had been entrusted with the design of the new machines.

Popular limited edition models in the 750cc and 1000cc F4 range included the F4 Serie Oro, F4 SPR, F4 Senna 750, F4 Ago, F4 Tamburini, F4 Senna 1000, F4 Veltro and F4 CC. Then in 2006, the blistering naked Brutale joined the MV stable. Unfortunately, Cagiva too had run into their own financial problems. In 2004, Malaysian carmaker acquired the assets of MV Agusta but the purchase was shortlived as Proton decided to sell it to GEVI SpA. But, due to financial constraints, the company was again sold to Harley Davidson. However, in 2010, the company was re-purchased by Claudio Castiglioni and his wholly owned holding company, MV Agusta Motor Holding, S.p.A. To expand its presence in the market, MV Agusta then invested on a new platform, creating a revolutionary 3-cylinder 675 cc engine. Introduced in 2010, this engine gave rise to the new middle weight sports F3 675

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and the naked Brutale 675. Throughout the course of 2013, the MV range was further expanded with the new market arrivals of the Brutale 800 and F3 800 and the entire 4 cylinder range was also renewed, with the upgraded F4 1000 and Brutale 1090. At the end of 2013, MV Agusta launched the Rivale 800 and presented the Turismo Veloce 800, the first revolutionary tourer by MV Agusta. The latest in their product lineup is the Dragster 800, a bike that promises to take exhilaration to a whole new level. Now back under the control of the Castiglioni family, MV Agusta is enjoying a period of successful growth and the brand is officially available in Nepal as well. GearVenture Bike Nepal Pvt. Ltd has acquired the authorized distributor for MV Agusta motorcycles in Nepal and launched the brand in Nepal with the introduction of the F3 675, Brutale 675, Brutale 1090 and Rivale 800.

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ISLE OF MAN TOURIST TROPHY The Isle of Man TT is a racing spectacle like no other that not only involves great racing skills, but one that requires a lot of bravery to dump the clutch and fly away as the chequered flag is dropped at the start line. INFO & PHOTOS: www.iomtt.com

The Isle of Man, fondly referred to as the 'Rock' by residents, is usually a quiet serene island overlooking the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. But this is not quite the reason we wanted to introduce you to this docile island. Much to our interest, the parliament of this island actually has a strange legislation that permits the closing of its public roads for the occasional transformation of the Isle to the ultimate road racing course in the world. And the most notable among the races organized in the treacherous mountain course around the island, is the prestigious Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Having already claimed the lives of nearly 250 riders in its 107 year history, the IOMTT is one of the most dangerous motorcycle races in the world with racers now averaging speeds in excess of 200kmph in the 60.73kms lap race around the island. The Tourist Trophy was first initiated in 1907 when a 25kms long motorcycle race was run on the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St John's short course. The IOMTT is a time trial event with riders setting off individually in tensecond intervals, which means they are racing against the clock and not necessarily

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the rider in front. It was only after 1911 that the race began to be organized around the infamous Snaefell Mountain Course that we know today. When the full mountain course race was first won by Oliver Godfrey in 1911, he had clocked in an average speed of about 75kmph. Today, the record for the best average speed in one lap around the circuit stands at 211.90kmph! The bikes may be faster and the lap times shorter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but the battle to be the best remains. Besides taking breaks during the two World Wars, the TT has been held continuously ever since. Interestingly, the Isle of Man TT race was also part of the FIM Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship between 1949 and 1976, before the FIM stripped the TT of its official status thereafter citing safety concerns. Today, some 40000+ spectators arrive on the island to witness nearly 300 fine road racers take on the gruelling mountain circuit in the legendary Isle of Man TT races. However, the IOMTT is not only just about the races, as the event is also a two-week festivity with motorcycle exhibitions, tributes, celebrity attendances, concerts, parties, carnivals, etc.

The Isle of Man TT presents the ultimate challenge for both machine and rider. The TT races are extremely dangerous not only because riders achieve high speeds on very narrow twisting streets, countryside roads and lanes flanked by stone walls and buildings, but conditions on the mountain course are very unpredictable with several tricky high speed jumps and obstacles. Sometimes riders crash into one another, sometimes they fly off cliffs, sometimes they collide with parked cars or light poles, sometimes they hit stray animals and sometimes they kill spectators. With seconds to go before the races, the riders have no option but to say a few private words to the man upstairs and take a deep breath before setting off.

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RACE CATEGORIES The Isle of Man TT is split into five categories - Superbike, Senior, Superstock, Supersport, Lightweight, Sidecar and TT Zero Challenge. While the top racers in the Superbike class cover six laps, averaging close to 210kmph, racers in the zero-emissions TT Zero Challenge have to complete only a lap. THE CIRCUIT The Snaefell Mountain Course is a 60.73kms long circuit with over 260 bends and runs from the start at Glencrutchery Road in a westerly direction through Braddan, Union Mills, Glen Vine and Crosby until it reaches Ballacraine. At Ballacraine the riders turn right and head north through Glen Helen, Kirk Michael, Ballaugh and Sulby to Ramsey, some 38kms from the start. Then

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the riders swing south and head up the daunting mountain climb rising from sea level in Ramsey to some 425m at the highest point in Brandywell. On the way they pass through Ramsey Hairpin, The Waterworks, Gooseneck, Guthries Memorial, The East Mountain Gate, Black Hut, The Verandah and the Bungalow. After Brandywell it is nearly all downhill to the finish, some 10kms away, through Windy Corner and the 33rd Milestone on through Keppel Gate and the fast run down to Creg-ny-Baa. Then it's on down to Brandish and on up through Hillberry to Signpost Corner. Now just over a kilometre from the finish the riders swoop through Bedstead corner and the Nook and past the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence on their left to Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridge. From there it's just a short run up Glencrutchery Road to the finish line.

HOW TO WATCH For the ultimate Isle of Man TT experience you must watch at least one session from TT Grandstand in Douglas. This iconic building offers unrivalled views of the start/ finish line and the 270kmph+ stretch as the racers complete one circuit. You also have clear views of the scrutineering area, pit lane, paddock and the podium. There are also many popular areas all around the course with different level of facilities where fans watch the action every year. For those who cannot make it to the island to witness the spectacle, the competition is telecasted live all over the world by several popular broadcasters. ISLE OF MAN TT 2014 CALENDER QUALIFYING DAYS: 24th May - 4th June RACE DAYS: 31st May - 6th June

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BRUCE ANSTEY

New Zealander Bruce Anstey shouldn't be overlooked. The low-profile star ranks as the 11th most successful TT rider since the races began in 1907. He has nine TT wins to his credit and is one of the few riders to have ever lapped the TT course averaging more than 210kmph. He has once again teamed up with the experienced British-based Padgetts Honda Racing Team and will also represent Team Mugen with his debut in the TT Zero class. With his last victory back in 2012 in the Supersport TT class, Anstey is keen to take his tally of race wins to 10.

IOMTT 2014 RIDERS TO WATCH OUT FOR Competition is going to be tough this year with the starting grid at the 2014 Isle Of Man TT lined up with an exciting mix of established race winners, regular front runners and exciting new talent. We pick our favourites.

JOHN McGUINNESS

John McGuinness is the unmistakable king of the mountain with 20 TT wins to his credit and is second only to the late, great Joey Dunlop, who has 26 TT victories. However, McGuinness is the fastest rider around the circuit having achieved a one-lap average speed record of 211.90 kmph and is still the man to beat. He will be racing a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade for Honda Road Racing. Having last won races in 2012 starting from the head of the field, John McGuinness is now back as number one on the grid and is expected to use the advantage of the clear road ahead to try and break the chasing pack.

JAMES HILLIER

James Hillier secured his first TT victory in 2013 with a start-to-finish win in the threelap Lightweight race. One of the new breed of youngsters competing at the TT, Hillier is only going to get better and he arrives this year with a strong team which should carry him to even greater heights. There’s no reason at all why he can’t be in the top ten in all five of his races and he’s definitely another rider worth watching. 72

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DANNY WEBB

Danny Webb is one of the leading Moto 3 contenders in the world and will make his real road racing debut at the 2014 Isle of Man TT Races riding for KMR Kawasaki. The promising youngster will contest in the Superbike, Superstock, Lightweight and Senior TT Races. The 22-year old is considered one of the brightest prospects at this year’s TT, a claim supported by his seven years of Grand Prix level competition. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

GUY MARTIN

Martin is arguably the most famous of all TT riders thanks to his film debut in the bonechilling ‘Closer to the Edge’ documentary based on the Isle of Man TT. Despite his cine fame, he shouldn’t be underestimated. Guy is dedicated, desperate to win, with one of the best teams - TAS Suzuki - and is one of the fittest sports men around. Signed by Northern Ireland’s TAS Racing team for a fourth consecutive season, Martin has also prepared a Kawasaki ER6 Supertwin machine on his own for the Lightweight class.

CAMERON DONALD

Donald has yet to win another race at the TT since his superb double in 2008, but he remains the eighth fastest rider ever to lap the Mountain Course with a speed of 210.388kmph. Cameron Donald will be contesting in the 2014 Isle of Man TT Races for iconic British manufactured Norton Motorcycles. Donald will compete in the Superbike and Senior TT races on Norton’s new SG3 machine. The likeable Aussie has shown brilliance at times, and should be another safe bet for a podium position, if not a race win.

CONNOR CUMMINS

The third fastest rider ever at the Isle of Man TT, and the fastest rider from a standing start on the Mountain Course, Connor Cummins is eager to put his name in the history books with a race win. Connor had a life-threatening crash at the 2010 TT and was injured in 2013, which means he’s never really had the opportunity to attack the TT since his famous accident. Racing now on the Honda CBR1000RR SP, Cummins might finally have his chance.

MICHAEL DUNLOP

Michael's father, Robert, was a multiple TT race winner and his uncle was the famous Joey Dunlop. Road racing runs through the veins of this seven-time TT winner. Having joined forces with BMW Motorrad Motorsport, he's as determined as ever and has no excuses in terms of machinery with the factory backed BMW S1000RR in the Superbike and Senior TT races, plus his own MD Racing BMW in the Superstock class. It’s been 75 years since George Meier last gave BMW victory in the feature class at the mecca of international road racing in the Senior TT, but Dunlop believes he can end the long wait.

MICHAEL RUTTER

Michael made his debut in the TT Races in 1994 and finally achieved his ambition in 1998 when he won the Junior TT Race. 2011 saw Micheal venture into the Zero TT with the Segway Racing MotoCzysz team and ever since then he remains unbeaten in the Zero TT class with three consecutive victories in the one-lap race for electric bikes. Michael will be racing for Smiths Triumph Racing Team on the Triumph Daytona 675R.

IAN HUTCHINSON

In 2010, Ian Hutchinson not only became the first rider in history to win all five solo races at one meeting of the IOMTT, but set two lap records in the Superstock and Senior TT as well and added eight wins to his TT campaigns. Unfortunately, just three months after his five-timer at the TT, Hutchinson suffered serious leg injuries in a high-speed crash at Silverstone and missed the 2011 event. In 2013 too he was side-lined due to injuries. Ian has been to hell and back since achieving that magnificent feat and will be determined to get back to winning ways immediately. He will be riding a Yamaha R6 Supersport machine alongside the Yamaha R1 that will race in the Superbike and Senior TT Races. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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WORDS: SAILENDRA DANGOL VICE PRESIDENT AT KATHMANDU CYCLE CITY 2020, CYCLE CITY NETWORK NEPAL

Cycle City Network Nepal is a non-profit youth network dedicated to improve the quality of environment and contribute to a healthier life style by promoting the use of an easily accessible eco-friendly means of transport: the bicycle. As a part of our campaign “Kathmandu Cycle City 2020”, we installed a bicycle stand in Durbargmarg, Kathmandu in front of Hotel Annapurna’s gate. This is the first ever bicycle stand on a public space which accommodates up to 10 bicycles at a time. Cycling in Kathmandu has become a popular trend, but we don’t have proper infrastructure to park our bicycles. Frankly, people are getting sick of finding a pole or tree every time they have to park their bikes! Even in the parking lot in big shopping malls, cyclists are shown the corners to stash their bikes. We are hoping that cycle stands on public spaces like this will boost the morale of a common cyclist and encourage them to “Ride with Pride”. We have designed the front part of bicycle stand resembling the shape of a car, written on it is “1 Car = 10 cycles”. As streets of Kathmandu are being expanded because of traffic congestion, we want to deliver a message to both public and policy makers that the bicycle is the future for sustainable urban transportation. Almost a dozen cycle enthusiasts were present to welcome the first ever public bicycle stand on 30th April 2014 morning at 8:30 AM. We are looking forward to install more cycle stands on heritage sites like Patan Durbar Square and Basantapur Durbar Square. We look forward to get support from the youth to join our campaign of making Kathmandu a cycle friendly city by 2020 AD. 74

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Aadi Baato Genre : Suspense, Thriller Release Date : 16 May 2014 Length : 1 Hrs 55 Min Director : Subash Koirala Cast : Priyanka Karki, Divya Dev, Rajan Ishan, Sushil Raj Pandey Aawaran movie starts with mystery behind the murder. Priyanka Karki as shubani is playing lead role for aawaran modern mystery( suspense, Horror) where Priyanka finds clues for finding the truth. AAWARAN movie is been made in unusual plot. It shows inside or outside aawaran (Cover) of people life with suspense way

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Genre : Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Director : Dan Scanlon Cast : Nathan Fillion, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi Synopsis : Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t An affable underachiever finds out he’s fathered 533 childrenstand through each other. “Monsters University” unlocks the door to anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now how he must Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file the a lawsuit best of friends. Genre : Comedy, Drama Release Date : 09 May 2014 Length : 1 Hrs 45 Min Director : Ken Scott Cast : Vince Vaughn, Chris Pratt

to reveal his identity.

After Earth Releasing on: June, 2013

hawaa hawaai Genre : Comedy Release Date : 09 May 2014 Length : 2 Hrs 5 Min Director : Amol Gupte Cast : Saqib Saleem, Partho Gupte, Pragya

Genre : Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Director : M. Night Shyamalan Cast : Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Sophie Okonedo Synopsis: One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind’s new Hawaa Hawaai is a story of the triumph of the human spirit; friendship home. Legendary General Cypher Raige returns from an extended and enjoying the journey of making ones dream come true. Arjun tour of duty to his estranged family, ready to be a father to his 13-yearmoves to the big city along with his mother and little sister. Out there heKitai’s discovers a hidden world of in-line skating through coach Lucky, who old son, Kitai. When an asteroid storm damages Cypher and mentors craft, they crash-land on a now unfamiliar and dangerous Earth. As kids his to become skating champions. While Arjun starts nursing the dream father lies dying in the cockpit, Kitai must trek across the hostile terrainto learn skating under Lucky, his four friends get together to makenothing this dream come true for him. In this endearing story of hope and to recover their rescue beacon. His whole life, Kitai has wanted aspirations, will Arjuns dreams take flight? more than to be a soldier like his father. Today, he gets his chance.

red monsoon World War Z

Genre : Drama Releasing on: June, 2013 Release Date : 09 May 2014 Length : 1 Hrs 30 Min Genre : Action, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fic, Thriller Director : Eelum Dixit Director : Marc Forster Cast : Shristi Ghimire, Sandip Chhetri, Himali Dixit, Sarita Giri

Cast: Brad Pitt, James Badge Dale, Mireille Enos

: United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the ”Red Monsoon” is a realistic depiction of the lives of two Synopsis young women world in a race who resist and overcome those who would suppress them. It is a storyagainst time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies of strength and survival, rooted in the historical town of Patan under the and governments, and threatening to decimate humanity itself. gaze of the Red Macchindranath (Bungdyo). 78

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EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY Bama Motors Pvt. Ltd, KTM

CHERY Models A1 1.3L

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

QQ3 Full Option

17,90,000

Tiggo 2.0 A/T

36,75,000 1971 A 123 168 160 Y Y Y N Y N Y N Y

812

130

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

DAIHATSU Models Terios

48,99,000 to 55,00,000

1495

103

140

BATAS Brothers Pvt. Ltd, Gairidhara Tel: 4004644 | 4004645

FIAT Models Linea 2013 Model (Diesel)

35,89,000 to 40,79,999

1368

115

168

Punto 2013 Model (Petrol)

23,71,999 to 27,34,999

1172

175

Go Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, Thapathali, KTM Tel: 4244254 | 4257001

FORD Models Everest

75,00,000 to 2953 5A 153 380 165 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 80,00,000

All New Fiesta (Petrol)

34,00,000 to 1499 5M 107 140 NA Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N 38,99,000

Fiesta Classic (Petrol)

24,50,000 to 29,90,000

1596 5M 99 146 175 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N

Figo Petrol

18,99,000 to 24,50,000

1399

160

150

All New Ranger

48,50,000 to 62,00,000

2499

266

EcoSport 1.5 Petrol

29,99,000 to 41,90,000

1499

107

140

Kuga 2.5

75,00,000 to 79,00,000

2521

107

250

Saakha and Universal Automobiles, Kupondole Tel: 5011500

GEELY Models LC Panda

GREAT WALL

16,75,000 1342 5M 85 110 NA Y Y Y N Y N N N N Himchuli Auto International, Kupundole Tel: 5521730

Models Florid 1.5L Elite

16,00,000 1497 5M 103 138 160 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

Wingle 5 2.5TCI SLX

30,95,000 2499 5M 107 300 140 Y N Y N Y Y Y N N

HONDA

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd, Kantipath Tel: 5549741 | 4225490 |4253522

Models Accord 2.4 MT

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

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EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd, Kantipath Tel: 5549741 | 4225490 |4253522

HONDA Models

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City

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

Civic 1.8 SMT

58,00,000

CR-V 2.0L

99,00,000 1997 6M 167 218 180 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Jazz Select

32,25,000 1198 5M 89 110 175 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y

Brio VMT

26,70,000 1198 5M 88 109 NA Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

Amaze

1799

130

172

205

25,50,000 to 1198 5M 87 109 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N 28,00,000 Laxmi Intercontinental, Thapathali Tel: 4101556 | 4101557

HYUNDAI Models Verna 1.4

32,96,000 1396 5M 107 135 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y

Accent GL

29,96,000 1399 5M 94 124 170 N N N N Y N Y N N

i10 Magna 1.2

21,56,000 1197 5M 66 99 140 N N Y N N N Y N N

i20 Magna O

26,56,000 1197 6A 90 220 160 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y

Santa Fe GLs Low Trim

99,96,000

Santro GL+

18,56,000 1086 5M 62 96 NA N N N N Y N Y N N

Sonata GL

65,96,000 1998 6M 165 198 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Tucson GL Petrol

69,96,000 1998 6M 177 382 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Elantra GLS

56,96,000 1591 6M 130 157 NA Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N

Eon Dlite+

15,76,000 814 5M 56 NA NA Y N Y N N N Y N N

Grand i10

23,26,000 to 26,96,000

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1197

194

420

114

210

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EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY Continental Associates Pvt. Ltd, Tinkune Tel: 2054003 | 2054004

KIA Models Cerato 1.6L

42,49,000 1591 5M 123 156 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Picanto 1.2 EX

25,49,000

Rio 1.4L

29,49,000 1399 5M 94 125 NA Y N Y N Y Y N N N

Sorento 2.2L Diesel

102,50,000 2199 6M 197 421 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Soul 1.6L

43,49,000 1591 5M 124 156 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

Sportage 2.0 L Diesel

65,50,000 to 83,50,000

1086

1998

177

392

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

MAHINDRA Models

Bolero LX MDi 4WD

28,85,000

2523

180

Scorpio VLX 4WD

52,35,000

2179

120

290

150

XYLO

33,35,000 to 40,85,000

2498

112

240

135

Thar

22,15,000 to 30,55,000

2498

112

235

140

Quanto

31,75,000 to 35,90,000

1493

100

240

XUV500

54,00,000 to 63,00,000

2179

140

330

Padma Shree Pvt. Ltd, Gyaneshwor Tel: 4435688 | 4435631

MAZDA Models BT-50

47,50,000 2499 5M 140 330 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N

Mazda 3 Full Opt

66,50,000

1598

103

145

Mazda 2 Full Opt

46,00,000

1498

102

135

Mazda 6 Full Opt

76,50,000

2489

170

226

CX-7

82,00,000 to 2488 5M 161 218 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 85,00,000 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 Outlander

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84,00,000

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

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Remote Locking

267

175

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Sunroof

Bluetooth

Fog Lamps

Leather Seats

Steering Adjust

Airbags

185

Climate Control

Top Speed (KMPH)

Torque (NM)

Gearbox

2972

Power (BHP)

Cubic Capacity (CC)

1,30,00,000

TECHNICAL Pajero GLS 3.0 V6

EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY

Pajero Sport GLX

85,00,000 2477 5M 175 400 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Mirage

28,95,000 to 30,90,000

1193

100

Dugar Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, Balaju Tel: 4362992 | 4350912

NISSAN Models Models Navara LE

45,90,000 2488 6M 175 403 170 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

New Sunny 1.5

37,50,000

X-Trail

88,00,000 1995 6A 150 320 185 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

110

148

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

PERODUA Models Models MYVI SX

27,00,000 1298 5M 86 116 NA N N Y N Y N Y N N Constant Business Group Pvt. Ltd, Naxal Tel: 2297455

PROTON Models Models Savvy

20,75,000 1149 5M 74 NA NA N N Y N N N Y N N

Persona 1.6

30,75,000 1597 5M 110 148 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Gen 2 - 1.6

30,50,000

1597

125

150

Skoda M.A.W, Thapathali Tel: 4216835 | 4268788

SKODA

Models

Superb

81,90,000 to 83,90,000

1968

140

320

206

Fabia

23,95,000 to 28,95,000

1200

110

Laura 1.8

61,49,000 to 65,49,000

1798

118

250

225

Yeti 2.0

70,90,000 to 72,90,000

1968

140

320

210

Rapid

31,25,000 to 1598 5M 105 153 NA Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N 40,95,000 Constant Business Group Pvt. Ltd, Naxal Tel: 2297455

SSANGYONG Models Korando Active

50,75,000 1998 5M 175 360 180 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Actyon Sports

34,75,000 1998 5M 140 310 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Vijay Motors Pvt. Ltd, Naxal, KTM Tel: 4414625 | 4425603

SUBARU Models Forester

94,00,000 to 108,00,000

2498

230

320

XV Crosstrek

84,00,000 to 94,00,000

1995

M/AT

110

196

Impreza

67,00,000 to 84,00,000

1995

M/AT

110 196 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

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SUZUKI

Models Ertiga Lxi

31,00,000 1373 5M 94 130 170 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

Alto K10 Vxi

17,29,000

A-Star Zxi

22,29,000 1000 5M 67 90 160 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

EECO STD 7Seater

17,85,000

Grand Vitara MT

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

Ritz VXI

22,35,000 1200 5M 75 190 NA N Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Swift Vxi

25,49,000 1200 5M 75 190 160 N Y Y N Y Y Y N N

Dzire Zxi

29,99,000 1200 5M 75 190 160 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

SX4 Zxi

33,19,000 1586 5M 102 145 175 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N

1000

1200

1000

101

145

New Wagon R Vxi

19,99,000

Zen Estilo Vxi

18,95,010 1000 5M 64 84 150 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, Teku Tel: 4250610 | 4250612

TATA Models Aria Prestige AWD

53,85,000 2179 5M 138 320 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y

Indica Refresh

15,45,000 to 17,95,000

1405

100

145

Indica Vista Q-JET

26,55,000 to 27,95,000

1248

190

160

Indigo CS

21,45,000 to 24,75,000

1405

135

165

Manza Q-JET

29,95,000 to 33,25,000

1248

200

Nano

8,58,000 to 11,88,000

624

105

Safari Dicor

34,85,000 to 39,95,000

2179

138

320

Sumo Grande

30,55,000 to 34,85,000

2179

120

250

140

Sumo Gold

25,85,000 to 29,85,000

2956

223

175

Vista D90 ZX

26,95,000

1248

200

165

Y Y Y N Y N Y Y N

Safari Storme LX VX

37,85,000 51,85,000

2179 6M 138 320 NA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N United Traders Syndicate, Sinamangal Tel: 4478301-5, 4478003

TOYOTA Models Avanza

40,80,000

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

Corolla

72,50,000

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

Fortuner

96,00,000

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

Land Cruiser Prado 16,500,000 2982 5M 129 343 170 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Dual AC

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Yaris Sedan

54,50,000

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

Etios

35,45,000

1496 5M 90 132 NA Y Y Y N Y N Y N N

Rav 4 Auto

97,80,000

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

Pooja International Pvt. Ltd, Panipokhari Tel: 4006605 | 4006606

VOLKSWAGEN Models

Passat CC Automatic 94,50,000 1798 6A 158 250 223 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Golf

48,00,000

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1595 5M 103 148 120 Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N

Passat A/T Loaded 85,50,000 1798 6A 158 250 220 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Polo

24,95,000 to 33,95,000

1198

103

153

185

Tiguan TDI

70,50,000 to 92,50,000

1964

138

320

Touareg 3.0D A/T (Full Option)

1,36,00,000 2967 8A 241 550 220 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Vento 1.6

32,95,000 to 43,95,000

1598

103

153

185

Mileage (KMPL)

Fuel Tank (Litre)

Dry Weight (KG)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

Height (MM)

Length (MM)

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Gears

Torque (NM)

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Models

SYM

Shrestha Company Pvt. Ltd, Teku, Tel: 4251202 MAGIC 110 RR

1,59,900 110

N/A 7.2/6000 4 80 1890 N/A 1205 N/A 102 3.5 N/A

ORBIT II

1,84,900 125

N/A 8.33/6500 CVT 91 1905 N/A 1325 N/A 109 5.2 N/A

JET4

2,09,900 125

N/A 8.6/7000 CVT 85 1900 N/A 1330 N/A 113 5.2 N/A

5,99,900

N/A

WOLF SB250Ni

250

23.1/6000

KTM DUKE

2005

N/A

1320

150

173

N/A

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Naxal, Tel: 4415462 200 DUKE

3,89,900 199.5 25/1000 19.2/800 6 135 N/A 810 1350 165 126

ANNA LIFAN

140

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Annapurna Lifan Company Pvt. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4241521 1,55,900 149.4 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

APOLLO

4 70

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

3,16,000 249.4 17.5/7500 18/5500 5 105 N/A 930 1420 280 118 8 35

ORION RX 250M

3,16,000 249.4 17.5/7500 18/5500 5 105 N/A 880 1420 280 118 8 35

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Fuel Tank (Litre)

Mileage (KMPL)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

Dry Weight (KG)

BAJAJ

Height (MM)

Length (MM)

Top Speed (KMPH)

Gears

Torque (NM)

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Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4220094 | 4261200 Models AVENGER 220

2,46,900

DISCOVER 100 DTS-SI

1,44,900 94.38 7.5/7500 7.85/5000 5 90 N/A 800 1305 165 108 8

DISCOVER 125 DTS-SI

1,63,900 (DISK) 124.6 11/8000 10.8/5500 5 N/A N/A 800 1305 165

110

DISCOVER 150

1,72,900

144.8

13/7500

12.75/5500

110

N/A

800

1305

115

PLATINA 100

1,22,900

99.27

8/7500

8/5500

N/A

805

1275

160

100

PLATINA 1,38,900 125 DTS-SI

124.58

9.5/7000

11/5000

100

N/A

785

1275

160

100

BOXER 150

1,39,900

144.8

12/7500

12/5000

100

N/A

803

1285

N/A

122

PULSAR 150 DTSI

2,09,900

149.01

15.06/9000

12.5/6500

115

N/A

785

1320

160

120

PULSAR 180 DTSI

2,26,900

178.60

17/8500

14/6000

120

N/A

785

1345

165

130

PULSAR 220F

2,49,900

220

21/8500

19/7000

135

N/A

795

1350

165

140

PULSAR 200 NS

2,64,900

200

23.2/9500

18.3/8000

135

2100

805

1363

167

145

219.89 19/8400 17.5/7000 5

120 N/A 710 1475

DAELIM

169

165

80 N/A

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

2,88,500

150 15/10600 12.5/8400 5

5,00,000

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

ROADWIN R250 FI

DEMAK

120 N/A 780 1380

150

135

N/A

15 N/A

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd Uttar Dhoka, Tel: 4420964 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 HYPERMOTARD 796

18,50,000

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

MONSTER 696

16,80,000

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

N/A

MONSTER 796

18,90,000

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

N/A

848 EVO

27,00,000

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

35,00,000

1198.4

150 / 9250

118 / 7500

N/A

850

1530

N/A

192

N/A

SPORTSCLASSIC GT1000

N/A

992

92 / 8000

90 / 6000

N/A

810

1425

N/A

185

N/A

GLOBAL

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

Models

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G-100

1,21,000

7.2/8000

6.5/6000

N/A

1280

150

100

N/A

UFO 150

1,56,500

149.6

8.5/7500

9.2/6000

AUTO

N/A

1275

135

100

N/A

XPRESSION+

1,48,994

124

10.5/8500

8.4/7500

N/A

1280

140

100

N/A

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Fuel Tank (Litre)

Mileage (KMPL)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

103

N/A

860

1375

280

115

VR 200H

3,49,000

197

19/7500

15/6000

105

N/A

860

1375

290

130

Price (NRS)

HARTFORD

Height (MM)

12.5/7500

Length (MM)

13.5/8500

Gears

149

Torque (NM)

2,99,000

Power (BHP)

VR 150H

Cubic Capacity (CC)

Disclaimer: All prices are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm with the showroom for accuracy.

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

Models

HERO

Nepal General Marketing Pvt Ltd Jyoti Bhawan, Kantipath, Tel: 4225377 Models XTREME DSS 2,07,500 150 14.2/8500 12.8/6500 5 110 N/A 800 1325 145 135 15 60.25 HF DELUXE DRS

100

7.2/8000

7.5/5000

N/A

790

1230

165

100

10.5

GLAMOUR 1,89,500(DSS FI)

125

9/7000

10.35/4000

N/A

775

1265

150

115

HUNK 2,08,500(DDS)

150

14.2/8500

12.8/6500

110

N/A

795

1325

145

135

12.5

KARIZMA DSS

2,47,500

223

16.5/7000

18.3/6000

125

N/A

1355

150

135

KARIZMA ZMR

3,07,000

223

17.5/7000

18.3/6000

130

N/A

1350

160

145

1,33,500

795 795

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Top Speed (KMPH)

Updated April 2014

PLEASURE 1,44,500 102 7/7000 7.8/5000 AUTO 80 N/A 750 1240 125 95 5.5 50

SPLENDOR NXG

1,45,500

100

SPLENDOR PLUS

1,42,500

100 7.4/8000 7.2/5000 4

85 N/A 775 1230 160

110 10.5

SPLENDOR PRO

1,49,000

100

SUPER SPLENDOR

1,60,500

125

7.7/7500

7.6/7500

7.6/6000

8.04/4500

9.13/7000 10.35/4000 4

100

N/A

100 N/A

HONDA

785

1230

160

100

775

1230

160

100

775

1235

150

110

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd, Kantipath, Tel: 4253522 | 4163501 | 4256199 Models

ACTIVA

1,54,900

110

8/7500

8.8/5500

AUTO

N/A

765

1238

145

100

5.3

AVIATOR 1,64,900 110 8/8000 8.82/5500 AUTO 85 N/A 790 1256 145 95 6 52

CB SHINE 1,74,900(DRS)

125

10.3/7500

10.9/5500

100

N/A

790

1265

175

110

CB TWISTER

1,70,900(DSS)

110

9/8000

9/6500

N/A

800

1262

180

100

CB UNICORN

2,09,900 (DSS)

149.1

13.2/8000

12.8/5500

115

N/A

790

1340

180

135

CB UNICORN DAZZLER

2,12,900

150

14/8500

12.8/6500

120

N/A

780

1328

162

125

CBF STUNNER

1,89,900 (NEW)

125

11/8000

11/6500

100

N/A

790

1271

173

120

NEW DIO

1,60,900

110

7/7000

N/A

762

1235

145

100

CBR 250R

5,24,900

250

25.3/8500

23 7000

155

N/A

780

1370

145

150

CBR 600

600

118/13500

66/11250

240

N/A

820

1369

135

156

CB 600F HORNET

600

102/12000

63.510500

210

N/A

800

1435

135

CB 1000R

CBR1000RR

183

22,00,000 1000 125/10000 100/8000 6 240 N/A 825 1445 130 213 17 15

26,00,000

NXR150 BROS 5,25,000

CRF 250L

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7,75,000

1000 175/12000 112/8500 6

N/A N/A 820

1410 N/A

150 14/8000 13.6/6000 5 N/A N/A 830 1353 245

249.6 22.8/8500 23.8/7000 6

N/A N/A 875 1445 255

200

17.7

120

N/A

144

7.7

N/A

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Fuel Tank (Litre)

Mileage (KMPL)

160

N/A

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

N/A

11,10,900

647

72/9000

61/7250

200

N/A

830

1435

165

200

N/A

RT 125D

4,68,900

124.5

13.5/10000

11/8000

N/A

790

1350

230

135

N/A

GV250

6,49,900

249 27/10500 22/7500 5 N/A N/A 710 1508 150 167

N/A

GV650P

13,50,000

249 80/9000 67/7250 5 N/A N/A 705 1700 160 220

N/A

Power (BHP)

HYOSUNG

Height (MM)

155

Length (MM)

Dry Weight (KG)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

Top Speed (KMPH)

N/A

Gears

Torque (NM)

160

Cubic Capacity (CC)

175

Disclaimer: All prices are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm with the showroom for accuracy.

Price (NRS)

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

Models

GT250N

6,20,900

249

GT250R

7,05,900

249 26.35/9000 21/6750 5

GT650N

10,65,900

GT650R

26.5/9000

21/6750

150

N/A

830

1435

150 N/A 830 1435

KAWASAKI

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

Models

NINJA 250R

NINJA 650R

7,49,900

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

160

13,50,000 649 72/8500 64/7000 6 N/A 2110 805 1410 130 211 16 N/A

MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS

SG Global Pvt. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4231057 | 4231058

Models

DURO RODEO

1,45,900

124.6

8/7500

9/5500

AUTO

N/A

770

1290

155

100

1,61,900 124.6 8/7000 9/5500 AUTO 85 N/A 760 1245 155 106 4.5 45

PIAGGIO

Anna Automobile Pvt. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4229855

Models

BYQ125

ISHINE 100

1,48,000

126.3

9.7/8500

1,49,000

96.21

8.6/7000

N/A

1295

180

N/A 6.81/6000 AUTO N/A N/A N/A 1340 130

ROYAL ENFIELD

115

6.5

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

Models

SACHS

CLASSIC 350

4,31,000

346

20/5250

28/4000

N/A

800

1370

140

170

13.5

N/A

CLASSIC CHROME CLASSIC 500 DESERT STORM

5,55,000 5,15,000 5,35,000

499

27/5250

41.3/4000

130

N/A

800

1370

140

170

13.5

N/A

ELECTRA TWIN SPARK

4,15,000

346

20/5250

28/4000

115

N/A

800

1370

140

170

13.5

N/A

3,35,000

346

18/5000

32/3000

100

N/A

760

1370

140

150

14.5

4,11,000

346

20/5250

28/4000

115

N/A

770

1370

140

170

15.5

STD350 UCE

THUNDERBIRD TWIN SPARK

Saakha & Company Pvt. Ltd. Kupondole, Tel: 5011500 Models MADASS 125

2,00,000

125

8/8400

9/5400

N/A

SUZUKI

835

1235

130

100

5.1

N/A

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

124

8.5/7000

9.8/5000

AUTO

N/A

780

1250

160

110

N/A

GSR600 16,00,000 (ABS)

599

93/12000

65/9600

215

N/A

785

1440

130

185

16.5

GSX650F

16,50,000

656

85/10500

62/8900

240

N/A

770

1470

125

220

GSX-R600

22,00,000

599

125/13500

68/11500

265

N/A

810

1400

130

180

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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)

Cubic Capacity (CC)

Models GN125H

1,67,888 124 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

SLINGSHOT

1,65,888 (DISK)

124

8.5/8500

10/6000

100

N/A

790

1265

160

115

B-KING

25,00,000

1340

181/9500

146/7200

240

N/A

805

1525

120

235

16.5

N/A

BURGMAN 400

16,50,000 400 34/7300 36.3/5800 AUTO 150 N/A 710 1585 125 210 13.5 N/A

GZ250

6,25,000

249

20/8000

18.7/7000

N/A

680

1450

125

140

N/A

DR200SE

6,00,000

199

15/8500

17.7/7000

N/A

810

1405

260

115

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Price (NRS)

Updated April 2014

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

2,12,900

160

15.2/8500

13.1/6000

120

N/A

790

1300

180

120

APACHE RTR 180

2,26,900

180

17/8500

15.5/6500

125

N/A

790

1326

180

120

SCOOTY PEP+

1,29,900

5/6500

5.8/4000 AUTO

N/A

740

1230

135

SCOOTY STREAK

1,34,922

87.8

5/6500

5.8/4000

AUTO

N/A

740

1230

135

4.7

STAR CITY 110

1,45,900

110

8.2/7500

8.1/5000

N/A

790

1240

165

JIVE

1,52,889

109.7

8.4/7500

8.3/5500 AUTO

N/A

780

1260

165

WEGO

1,58,900

110

8/7500

N/A

770

1275

150

100

8/5500

AUTO

Import USA Pvt. Ltd Gairidhara, Tel: 4004664 Models X-TREET

279900

230

RENEGADE(SPORT)

225000

140

RENEGADE

325000

230

18/8000 15.55/5500 5 10.97/7900 10.53/5600 5 18/8000 15.55/5500 5

147 2040 1100 1300

300

121

95 19758 1010

375

110

325

150

1350

120 2310 1168 1375

YAMAHA

Morang Auto Works Teku, Tel: 4261160 | 4268252 Models

ENTICER DLX

1,81,900

123.7

11/8000

10.4/6500

N/A

710

1375

140

105

13.5

N/A

FAZER

2,21,900

153

14/7500

14/6000

115

N/A

790

1335

160

130

13.5

FZ-16

1,99,900

153

14/7500

14/6000

115

N/A

790

1335

160

125

FZ-S

2,23,900

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

SS 125

1,79,900

125

11/7500

10.4/6500

110

N/A

795

1295

155

110

SZ-R

1,91,900

153

12/7500

12.8/4500

105

N/A

802

1320

165

120

SZ-X

1,74,900

153

12/7500

12.8/4500

105

N/A

802

1320

165

120

YBR 110

1,42,900

106

7.5/7500

7.8/6000

100

N/A

795

1290

173

115

YBR 125 DX

1,64,900

125

10.8/7500

10.4/6500

105

N/A

795

1300

180

115

13.5

YZF R15

3,31,900

150

17/8500

15/7500

135

N/A

790

1290

160

120

RAY

1,59,900

113

7/7500

8.1/5500

1835

675

1270

128

104

RAY-Z

1,69,900

113

7/7500

8.1/5500

1835

765

128

104

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