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How do you sum up an experience that offers you simply everything you are obsessed about? After all, it’s not every day that you spot exotics from the likes of Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Harley Davidson, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, Moto Morini and Triumph all under one roof. Thanks to the good folks at CG | MotoCorp, we were fortunate to experience one of the most anticipated auto shows in the world – Indian Auto Expo 2014. Visiting the Auto Expo was truly an eye-opener. The show was spectacular, with the best in the automobile business showcasing their best. It was an exciting show with new launches, radical concepts and some familiar favourites. The Auto Expo was truly a show fit to international standards and that’s definitely no mean feat. There is a lot our industry can learn from the expo, and we hope to experience a similar show here in Nepal as well soon enough.

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Talking about the auto industry in Nepal, the last month was quite a dull one for us with hardly any new launches arriving in time for our reviews, except for the CrossFire XZ250RR motorcycle. And boy, it was fun! The CrossFire XZ250RR is definitely one of the most fun motorcycles to ride in the 250cc and below segment. Very few production motorcycles today offer the raw adrenaline packed performance that truly evokes your wild side, and the CrossFire just simply delivered that by a tank full. However, the coming months are looking exciting, with the launch of the RE Continental GT, Giant Reign X1 mountain bike, and the 2014 Toyota Corolla arriving soon along with the new Honda City expected to be here as well. Then there’s the big news - MV Agusta is coming to town!! The exotic motorcycle brand is a popular creator of some of the most desirable and stylish motorcycles in the world, with unsurpassed attention to detail in their design and production processes. We just can’t wait to get aboard one. And, all of this excitement shall continue with the adrenaline packed MotoGP and Formula 1 Championship season all set to start soon. Also, there’s our local motorcycle racing championship to look forward to with the second edition of Racemandu all set for some knee-down action. Lastly, don’t miss the featured adventurous story of the riders from Friends Of Royal Enfield (FORE), who rode their Royal Enfield motorcycle all the way from Kathmandu to Chennai on an epic 5000km trip.

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ROAD SAFETY NATIONAL AWARD 2014 Nepal Automobile Sports Association (NASA) had organized their first ever Road Safety National Award on 15th February 2014, as part of their initiatives to boost road safety in Nepal. The

Metropolitan Traffic Police Division was honoured with the first edition of this award, for their continued commitment to control drinking and driving in the country. Ever since the implication of this policy, now popularly known as MaPaSe, MTPD has successfully managed to punish, fine and educate thousands of offenders involved in driving/riding under the influence. This zero-tolerance crackdown has significantly brought down the number of accidents involving drunken drivers/riders in the country and the Traffic police have earned praise from several quarters for their effective campaigning. Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal, Leela Mani Paudyal, presented the award to MTPD in-charge Keshav Adhikari on behalf of NASA. The award carried a prize money of NRs. 11,111/-. Along with their initiatives for motorsports activities in Nepal, NASA also highly emphasizes on the importance of road safety as part of their commitment to the FIA Action For Road Safety.

YAMAHA ‘DESIGNED TO WIN’ CAMPAIGN M.A.W. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd, the sole authorized distributor for YAMAHA Motorcycles in Nepal, has come up with an interesting new campaign named ‘DESIGNED TO WIN’ with an objective to promote YAMAHA brand among the youths and enrich them with the winning spirit. During the campaign effective from the 3rd of February 2014, customers can visit any authorized YAMAHA showroom, carry out test rides of any of their motorcycles/scooters and win attractive sure shot gifts. In addition, the company will conduct various promotional activities related to football, racing, rally, stunts, etc aligned to the campaign theme and a Nepali New Year scheme among others. YAMAHA has always succeeded in delivering the important rational attributes of motorcycles i.e Performance, Durability and Style backed by Japanese Technology and maintaining a winning pedigree since 1961. The brand has also always connected itself with the youth sentiments and trend carrying the strong emotional attributes like Excitement, Friendship & Freedom. The theme “Designed To Win" aims to not only inculcate the winning spirit

among youths, but also make people aware about its rich winning history for more than 50 years. The campaign is expected to strengthen the brand image and relationship between YAMAHA and the customers. YAMAHA will be promoting the campaign through all the major media vehicles supported by a strategic marketing approach. The YAMAHA product range is currently available from economy to premium segment that has been tailored to the various needs and preference of customers.

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CG|Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of TVS 2-wheelers in Nepal, launched its new scheme, "Harsha Ko Ranga, TVS Sanga". In this scheme, the company is offering Cash Discount upto Rs. 9,000/- on its product line. This scheme is available across all the dealerships of TVS 2-Wheelers under CG|Motocorp. Currently CG|Motocorp has 38 TVS Dealerships under its nationwide network and boasts of strong after sales service.

ROJ AUTO OPENS NEW OUTLETS Roj Auto Enterprises Pvt. Ltd, a popular outfit that has been dealing in the sale of high quality automobile enhancement accessories and electronics over the past few years from their store at Kuleshwor, has now set up shop in three new locations. The three new well-stocked stores have been opened up at Nayabazar in Pokhara and at the Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Department Store Outlets in Tangal and Koteshwor respectively. While the outlet at Koteshwor has been strategically placed in the underground parking lot, the store in Tangal has been set up right near the exit point. The new showrooms have been opened up with a vision to provide customization and enhancement services to their consumers at various easily accessible prime locations, and with the view of making easy services available without the hassle of major obstacles like ample parking space. 16

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THE WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL BRAND Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Coca-Cola are probably the most valuable brand names in the world. But according to a new research, a tiny-volume supercar maker from a small town in northern Italy is apparently the most powerful brand in the world. Yes, it's Ferrari! Ferrari has been declared as the 'World's Most Powerful Brand' for the second year running by London-based experts Brand Finance. Maranello's finest was the only car company to achieve an 'AAA+' in the study, which takes into account customer loyalty, investment, and a whole bunch of other influential factors. Other car manufacturers BMW and Porsche achieved an ‘AAA' rating, with Toyota, VW and Mercedes also ranked highly. Surprisingly, though Ferrari sold fewer cars in 2013 than 2012, they made more money with the company recording a net profit of just over NRs. 3200 crores in 2013. The company stated that limiting supply was a deliberate strategy to maintain a high level of exclusivity and increase their cars' value over time. Ferrari's biggest market in 2013 was the USA, where the company sold 2,035 cars. In the UK are the biggest Ferrari fans in Europe, buying 677 cars last year. But just 205 Ferraris were sold in Italy.

VEHICLE PRICES IN INDIA GO DOWN In a relief to car manufacturers in India, Finance Minister PC Chidambaram, slashed excise duties on passenger vehicles in the recent Interim Budget 2014-15 by as much as 4%. The excise duty on small cars and motorcycles were reduced from 12 per cent to 8 per cent, while that on medium cars and SUVs have been reduced from 24 per cent to 20 per cent, and 30 per cent to 24 per cent respectively. This move has brought down prices of motorcycles, cars and SUVs, and is expected to further spur sales in the aggressive Indian Auto Industry. Vehicle manufacturers in India have already passed on this benefit to vehicle buyers with motorcycle prices being reduced in the range of IRs.1000 - IRs.5000, and car prices being slashed down in the range of IRs.10000 - IRs.200000, depending on the vehicle segments. Nissan, Honda Cars, Volkswagen, Mahindra, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda Motorcycles and Hero MotoCorp are among the several manufacturers who have already released revised prices. Since most of the vehicles operating in Nepal are imported from India, we really hope that the local distributors here will pass on the benefits of this reduction to the Nepalese consumers as soon as possible. We expect motorcycle prices to go down in the range of NRs.4000 - NRs.18000 and four-wheeler prices to be reduced as much as NRs.35000 NRs.150000. Nevertheless, such a similar reduction in taxes by our local government, would definitely be a welcome gesture for our struggling auto industry where consumers are forced to pay more than twice the real worth of most vehicles, due to the high taxation policy. The Auto Industry, being one of the highest revenue generators for the Nepalese government, plays a significant role in our economic growth and directly or indirectly supports various other industries. Thus making vehicles more affordable should not only improve the consumer sentiment and fuel growth in the auto industry, but have a significant positive impact on various other dependent sectors as well. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

HENNESSEY VENOM GT REGISTERS NEW TOP SPEED The Hennessey Venom GT is now the only production car in the world that has managed to exceed the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s record top speed of 431 kmph. The Venom GT managed to clock in 435.31 kmph during a recent test run at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA. The Hennessey Venom GT is an American sports car manufactured by Texas-based Hennessey Performance Engineering. It is a modified Lotus Exige and powered by a twin-turbocharged 7.0L V8 engine that produces an incredible 1244bhp of power and 1566nm of torque. But despite setting the record for a production car, the Venom GT isn’t getting an official spot in The Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s fastest production car. The record-keeping group requires that the car be clocked over in opposite directions and then takes an average of the two speeds. And, at least 30 production model need to be made. The Venom GT though, could only make the run in a single direction and not more than 29 of the Venom GTs are going to be made.

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LOTUS C-01 MOTORCYCLE ROAD READY Lotus has released the first clear images of the C-01, the company's first ever motorbike. However, the C-01 motorcycle is not designed, engineered or produced by Group Lotus plc, the world renowned sportscar manufacturer and engineering consultancy. The C-01 is produced under licence by Kodewa - the outfit that builds Lotus's Le Mans racer - and the design is from the pen of VW Group designer Daniel Simon and made with bits from the Holzer Group, which specialises in making things to go into inter outer space. Following two years of careful planning and intense development, the team of engineers has designed this unique high performance superbike. The C-01's raked-out front forks, long-wheel-base design and wider rubber at the back give it the look of a drag bike. It combines ample power via a 200bhp V-twin 4-stroke engine with the distinctive body design integrating carbon fibre, titanium and aerospace quality steel. No performance figures yet, but we're guessing that you'll have to hold on tight. The C-01 will be available in a range of liveries some of which pay homage to Lotus’ sporting pedigree. A customisation service is also available, limited only by the imagination of the client. With an exclusive production run of just 100 units, superbike collectors and fans of the Lotus brand will need to move fast to secure one.

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BABY NINJA GOES SINGLE Kawasaki has revealed yet another little Ninja for Asia by pulling the covers off a revised Ninja 250. Called the Ninja 250SL, this new Kwacker sports a single headlight as opposed to the split units seen on all modern-day Ninjas. But the big news is, it now has a single cylinder engine that displaces 249cc. The new 250 makes 27.6bhp, which is roughly four horses down on the twin-cylinder 250. However, at 22.64nm, the SL's motor produces a little more torque. The motor is wrapped in an all-new steel trellis frame, which according to Kawasaki, will bless the SL with great flickability. The suspension consists of a 37mm telescopic front fork, teamed with a five-way adjustable 'UniTrak' rear monoshock. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes front and back, with the option of equipping the Mono with what Kawasaki says is the smallest ABS unit in the world. It has been fitted with wheels similar to the ones on the 250 and the 300, but here tyres are narrower and lighter. Overall, the SL's gotten rid of 20kgs of weight; it now weighs just 151kgs. So while the Mono doesn't make as much power, it makes up for that shortcoming with a substantial reduction in weight.

MV Agusta continues to expand its motorcycle range as the Brutale 800 Dragster takes a big step forward into the future. According to MV Agusta, the Dragster 800 is about a thrilling ride with a ‘pure essence, pure thrills’ design philosophy. The Dragster 800 is heavily based on the Brutale 800, sharing a hybrid steel trellis/aluminium alloy plate chassis, fuel tank, suspension, swingarm, exhaust and brakes (although the Dragster has the latest Bosch 9+ ABS system) and of course the three-cylinder engine. The new MV Agusta Dragster 800 cleverly wraps up the same 798cc three-cylinder engine with 125bhp and 81nm in the same chassis, but with some new bodywork for a hardcore take on a naked roadster. Despite so many of the bikes’ components being shared, the Dragster does look significantly different to the Brutale 800 thanks to the chopped off tailpiece and a whopping 200 section rear tyre which makes it appear a lot more aggressive. The Dragster also gets unique footrests and heelguards and also a redesigned front mudguard and light to make sure it looks different to the other models in the MV range. The bike has been priced around €13,490/-.

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VICTORY MOTORCYLES RELEASES NEW BOBBER Victory Motorcycles has launched their newest model – the Gunner - which features a throwback bobber style. Victory’s early-release 2015 Gunner embraces the stripped-down ethic but retains elements that the company feels “serious riders” would want in a bobber-style production machine. The Gunner is built on Victory’s cruiser chassis – the same platform of the High Ball, Judge and Boardwalk – and utilizes the Freedom 106 engine that powers every bike in Victory’s line-up. To appeal to the ever-growing OEM bobber niche, the Gunner is stripped down to the basics. Besides the torquey engine cradled in its minimal chassis, the Gunner arrives with chopped front and rear fenders, smaller sidepanels, and one colour option – Suede Titanium. The new 24-spoke wheels are a nice touch and a 25-inch-high solo seat gives the Gunner its distinct look. The Victory Gunner is an outstanding cruiser motorcycle, a bobber that delivers an unmatched combination of style, performance and power that can only come from Victory Motorcycles. Victory expects this bobber to be further customized by its owner, and provides many accessories for it, including billet engine covers, Straight Stage 1 exhaust, V Drag Bars, and a solo luggage rack, to name a few. It has been priced t $12,999 in the USA.

NEW YAMAHA R125 FOR 2014 Yamaha has taken the wraps off the updated 2014 Yamaha R125. The new Yamaha R125 is powered by a liquid-cooled 125cc 4-stroke engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The short stroke high revving engine cranks out maximum power of 15 bhp @ 9000 rpm with torque figures rated at 12.4 nm @ 8000 rpm. The noticeable visual differentiation on the 2014 R125 are a set of new upside down front forks claimed to deliver enhanced stability and a new front cowl featuring a central air intake. Held together by a steel perimeter frame and an aluminum swingarm, the new R125 gets a redesigned rear linked monoshock. Rubber specs on the new R125 read a 100/80-17 front tyre and 130/70-17 rear tyre. It also sports a new radial front caliper and 297mm floating front disc for enhanced stopping performance, a pair of new thin “Y” spoke wheels for low unsprung weight and handling and a carbon finished front fender adds a racy touch to the 125cc. The new fully digital dashboard displays the necessary numbers that includes the speedometer with a bar type tachometer, fuel level, fuel consumption, distance and range trip meters. The new bodywork that is heavily inspired by the R6, give the 2014 Yamaha R125 a genuine big-bike look and feel with the slippery aerodynamic design.

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ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT After wowing bike buyers in India and other international markets, Royal Enfield has finally launched the Continental GT in Nepal. The original RE Continental GT was first built in the 1960s as a cafe racer with an engine capacity of 250cc. So the current Continental GT takes inspiration from the cafĂŠ racers of that generation in its form and in its simplicity; and it captures the feeling of freedom, fun and responsiveness that riders were trying to achieve then and brings it into the modern context. Royal Enfield teamed up with UK based Xenophya Design to create the look for the bike. The signature GT body finish and the stretched out low-profile fuel tank with knee recesses provides a note of sophistication and elegance to the Continental GT. The contrasting chrome engine and the upswept exhaust put this motorcycle among some of the most visually appealing models in the market. Style meets functionality as the genuine clip-on bars, the flat sculpted racing seat and foldable footrests are all designed to prompt the rider to tuck their elbows in neatly. The new Royal Enfield features an

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upgraded 535cc single cylinder aircooled Unit Construction Engine with a re-mapped ECU and lower inertia, all of which promises extra punch and responsiveness with a power of 29 bhp and 44 nm of torque. The bike comes with telescopic front forks and Paioli gas charged dampers at the rear. A Brembo floating disc brake at front and a smaller disc brake at the rear does the stopping duty. The frame of the bike is a dual cradle unit designed by Harris Engineering of the United Kingdom. The Pirelli Sport Demon tyres, frame, strong brakes and top quality suspension components makes sure that this fastest Royal Enfield is a sweet handler.

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In a world that is increasingly looking at reviving the mood of romantic and free spirited optimism of the swinging past, the 2013 Continental GT evokes a sense of nostalgia. The Royal Enfield Continental GT is the lightest, fastest, most powerful Royal Enfield in production. It is also the best expression yet of a cultural phenomenon that has simply refused to fade away - the cafĂŠ racer. It has been priced at NRs. 7,05,000/-.

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GIANT REIGN X1

The Giant moniker is amongst the most popular when it comes to mountain biking. Adored by a majority of Nepalese cyclists, Giant has a loyal fan following and has proven its might time and again. So Himalayan Single Track has just ushered in a new range of 2014 Giant mountain bikes. In the 2014 line-up, Giant has up-sized all of its most important 26 inch allmountain and dual-suspension trail bikes to 27.5 inch wheels as well as down-sized its 29er XC-racing hardtails and short-travel dual-suspension bikes to 27.5. According to the researches done by Giant, when it comes to weight, 27.5 performs more like 26 - it’s light and agile. And for efficiency and control, it outperforms 29. Rather than introducing a single 27.5 model, as some of their competitors have, Giant is rolling out entirely new designs and engineering solutions to maximize the performance advantages of 27.5-inch wheels.

Every tube is carefully shaped in some way to give the chassis enormous stiffness and strength, despite relatively slim tapering dimensions. Cold forged sections are used extensively around the swingarm and shock mounts, including the shock cradle underneath the large hollow well in the down tube. With an ALUXX SL frameset, the Reign X1 has the lightest alloy full suspension in Giant’s history. Radically hydroformed and using the latest, lightweight copivot design, the Reign X frameset pushes aluminium full suspension bike technology to new limits of weight, strength and performance. The Reign X1 comes equipped with 6.7 inches of Maestro suspension, and a 160mm fork.

The rear shock and front fork are both provided by RockShox, a well-known company in the suspension market. The OverDrive 2 headset allows the fork to be stiffer by tapering it from 1.5 inch to 1.25 inches instead of the standard 1.5 inch to 1 1/8 inch. The drivetrain designed by SRAM, includes the SRAM X9 Type 2 rear derailleur, X7 shifters, and Avid Elixir 7 Trail disc brakes, which are equipped with a front 200mm rotor and a rear 180mm rotor. This beast is thus well equipped to chew through any terrain you put it in and spit it out without much hassle. The Giant Reign X1 looks to be one very capable do-everything type of machine.

CONTACT: HIMALAYAN SINGLE TRACK THAMEL Ph. No: 01-4700909 E-mail: info@himalayansingletrack.com

Amongst the exciting new entrants is the enthralling Giant Reign X1 All Mountain Full Suspension. Giant has one of the most advanced frame manufacturing facilities in the world and there’s plenty of proof of that in the Reign X1 frame.

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The Toyota Corolla is the world’s best-selling car. Around 40 million Corollas have been sold worldwide since the first generation was launched in 1966. In Nepal, every generation of Corolla introduced has been able to delight the heart of its owners. Building on the continuous trust and reputation of the Corolla brand, United Traders Syndicate - the sole authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Nepal - are all set to introduce the all new 11th Generation Toyota Corolla. The new Corolla features an all-new exterior and interior design for a more sophisticated and a prestigious image along with a superior cabin environment. The face-lifted car packs a sharper new design based on the ‘Furia’ design philosophy. Equipped with low bonnet lines, double barrel headlamps and the new curve chrome grille, gives the new Corolla greater road presence and a unique visual signature. The new car is also wider and longer than the current model. The wheel arches are heavily flared and house the redesigned alloy-wheels. The new rear bumpers and the tail lamps give the car an equally aggressive look. Inside, the car features a fully upgraded dashboard, upholstery

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and instrument cluster along with a slew of creature comforts. All driving-related instrumentation and switchgear has been positioned to maximize ease of use and minimize driver distraction from the road. The audio system switches are integrated in the steering. The new Corolla is not only more spacious and comfortable than its predecessor, but the interior has been crafted with sound absorption materials to offer a quiet ride environment. The new Corolla is equipped with 1.6 litre Dual VVT-i Petrol Engine and a 6 speed manual gearbox which develops 122 bhp of power and a maximum torque of 154 nm. The Dual VVT-i engine combined with the 6 speed gearbox claims to deliver greater power with low fuel consumption and lower emissions. On the safety front, the vehicle is equipped with an improved Hill Start Assist Control and Antilock Braking System (ABS) that incorporates Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).The vehicle is also equipped with Traction Control (TRC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to control the vehicle from skidding in corners or slippery road conditions.

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MV AGUSTA COMING TO TOWN 'There are plenty of beautiful motorcycles. MV Agusta is something else.'

CONTACT: GearVenture Bike Nepal Pvt. Ltd Phone: 01-4435790 Email: info@gearventurenepal.com

- Claudio Castiglioni

Late President MV Agusta Motor S.p.A.

MV Agusta, originally Meccanica Verghera Agusta, was founded in Cascina Costa, Italy back in 1945. Very few motorcycle manufacturers in the world can boast of such a rich motorcycle racing heritage with legends from the likes 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 to over 270 Grand Prix victories. Today, the exotic brand is popularly known as the creator of some of the most desirable and stylish motorcycles in the world, with unsurpassed attention to detail in their design and production processes. And, guess what? MV Agusta is now officially coming to Nepal. GearVenture Bike Nepal Pvt. Ltd has acquired the authorized distributor for MV Agusta motorcycles in Nepal and will be launching the brand in Nepal by the first half of March 2014, with the introduction of the F3 675, F3 800, Brutale 675, Brutale 800, Brutale 1090 and Rivale 800. Here is look at our pick of the most appropriate three for Nepal - Rivale 800, Brutale 675 and F3 675 - which we expect to be the best-sellers for the premium brand.

A departure from their usual sports bike and super naked range, the Rivale 800 is MV Agusta’s first ever supermoto-style machine. It’s one of the most practical bikes you can buy in MV Augusta’s range, that is extremely fast, fun and loud with typical glossy MV build-quality and attitude. Based heavily on the firm’s Brutale 800 engine, the ultra-short stroke inline three-cylinder motor delivers 125 bhp of power and 85 nm of torque. Rideby-wire throttle and three engine maps are the control interface between rider and the engine, which has an MV signature counter-rotating crankshaft. The frame is a combination of steel trellis and aluminium, with the fully-adjustable suspension provided by Marzocchi in front and Sachs in back. Front braking is via four-piston Brembo radial callipers. It’s a perfect combination of fine engineering excellence portrayed in a mix of sculptural beauty, mechanical purity, functionality, and total performance. 26

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BRUTALE 675

Popularly called the most beautiful 600 in the world, the MV Agusta F3 675 is a revolutionary motorcycle. The development of the style of the F3 675 was based on the core philosophy that has always characterized all previous MVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect balance between form and function that meld together to create an object that is unique not only for its beauty but also for its effectiveness. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a supersport that boasts an ultra-advance chassis and vehicle dynamics control that is on par with the most advanced superbikes thanks to the new system MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System). Powering the bike is an ultracompact in-line three cylinder capable of producing 126 bhp of power and 71 nm of torque, with the perfect balance between advanced mechanical engineering, extremely advanced materials and electronics technology. The three cylinder engine utilizes a counterrotating crankshaft, a solution that has only been previously seen on MotoGP motorcycles, together with the most compact and light weight layout ever seen on a supersport bike. The chassis is also incredibly advanced. Studied and designed to obtain the maximum dynamic performance, it was born with the optimum facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

rigidity that offers an unparalleled level of feeling during all riding conditions. These are only a few of the characteristics that make the new F3 675 the most sophisticated supersport with the best handling of any sport motorcycle.

F3 675

Lightweight, powerful and agile, the MV Agusta Brutale 675 knows no compromise. The Brutale pays tribute to the neat styling of the original Brutale and offers performance never before available in this market segment. A perfect synthesis of form and function, the Brutale 675 utilizes the most advanced technology three-cylinder engine that is derived from the F3 675 and is unique in its class leading electronics coupled to chassis and suspension of the highest quality. The Brutale has a revolutionary engine that is the most advanced in the middle-weight segment with a power output of 108.5 bhp @ 12500 rpm and a torque delivery of 65 nm @ 12000 rpm. At only 167 kg dry, the MV Agusta Brutale 675 is capable of satisfying even the most demanding of riders. From street to track, the Brutale 675 is able to take on any situation in stride and offer the pleasure, excitement and emotion that is typically MV.

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RACEMANDU II

IT’S TIME FOR SOME LOCAL KNEE-DOWN ACTION WITH THE SECOND SEASON OF RACEMANDU ALL SET TO BLAZE THE MAKE-SHIFT TRACK AT THE SATDOBATO COMPLEX ON THE 7-8TH OF MARCH, 2014

Racemandu is the first ever official open category closed-circuit racing championship initiated in Nepal under the affiliation of Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the global governing body of motorcycle racing. The first edition of the racing event was organized at the Satdobato Complex on the 2nd of March, 2013 by Nepal Automobile Sports Association (NASA). NASA is currently the only automobile sports related organization registered with the National Sports Council and dedicated to the development and management of motorsports in Nepal. In the first series, the race was divided into two categories - 100-198cc Class and 199250cc Class. Nikhil Thakuri had clinched the top title in the 100-199cc category on his Yamaha R15 with Swarna Khadka and Bipluv Shrestha (both on the R15 as well) taking the runners-up spot. In the 199250cc category, Samar Manandhar had fittingly put an end to the Honda sponsored championship by leading the race on his Honda CBR250R. Shane Moktan trailed close behind on his KTM 200 Duke followed by Sujit Tamrakar on another Honda CBR250R. In between the event, there was also an exciting stunt show put up by the riders from KTM Street Riders, Ryderz of Bhaktapur, Swoyambhu Riders and Madhyapur Riders. Giving continuity to the thrill, NASA is organizing the second edition of Racemandu

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on the 7-8th of March, 2014 as a part of the Mountain Sports Festival. This year the race will be organized following the standard technical racing guidelines set by FIM, and will further push the racers and officials to the next level of closed circuit racing. To improvise on the competition and to further boost the scope of the championship, NASA has set up three primary racing categories for this year’s Racemandu. There will be a National, Novice and Ladies class. Under the National class, only the top tier winners of Racemandu I and the riders, who participated in the racing experience at the MMSC Racing Circuit in Chennai under NASA’s supervision, will be allowed to participate. The Novice class will accommodate rest of the participants. Both the National and Novice class has been further sub-divided into two categories for 100-198cc and 199-250cc motorcycles. The Ladies class will be strictly limited to female riders with scooters up to 200cc only. The races will be held at the same venue as last year and this time the layout of the circuit has been designed to be more complex and extended to cover a wider area. The first day of the event on the 7th of March will be dedicated for the qualifying sessions to decide on the pole positions and disqualifications for riders, as per their lap timings. And March 8th will be the race day. Volunteers and medical team will be scattered around the race track to monitor and prevent any untoward incident from happening.

The registration fees has been fixed at NRs.2500/- for the National and Novice Class, and participation in the Ladies Class will cost NRs. 1500/-. Both the fees include a complimentary lunch and refreshments for riders on the race day. The cash prizes has been set at attractive NRs.44,444/, NRs.33,333/- and NRs.22,222/- in the National Class, NRs.33,333/-, NRs.22,222/- and NRs.11,111/- in the Novice Class and NRs.11,111/-, NRs.7,777/and NRs.5,555/- in the Ladies Class. Apart from the cash prizes, the top winners will also be eligible to participate and represent Nepal in invitational international racing workshops and competitions. Racemandu is expected to gather more heat this year, with enthusiastic bikers already looking forward to take the top coveted title in the upcoming championship. In spite of our country lacking a proper race track, this is a noble effort by NASA to promote safe motorcycle racing with the arrangement of a make-shift circuit. If you love motorcycle racing, then there’s definitely no missing this championship.

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BRACE YOURSELF FORTHE BIGGEST ADVENTURE FESTIVAL IN NEPAL The Himalayan Outdoor Festival is the brainchild of a passionate group of adventure seekers. It is an adventure festival that has been annually held at the popular hill top Hattiban Resort in Pharphing, which is located at an altitude of almost 2000m and situated just 15 km south west of Kathmandu. The 3rd Himalayan Outdoor Festival is scheduled to be held from March 21 – 23, 2014 with a targeted crowd of 4000+ enthusiastic participants ranging from expats, corporates, and professional athletes to young students. In addition to the human-powered adventure sports, the upcoming Himalayan Outdoor Festival will feature interactive exhibitions, campaigns addressing environmental concerns, vendors, trade fair, adventure film screenings and food stalls from various popular eateries. On the entertainment side, there will be live music performances by Manda (a classical fusion band) and the popular Joint Family Internationale, with both local and international DJ’s setting up the right mood for mountain lifestyle parties. Various like-minded associations like the National Sports Council, Nepal Tourism Board, Hotel Association of Nepal, Nepal Mountaineering Association, Nepal Mountaineering Instructions Association, Nepal National Mountaineering Guide Association, Nepal Mountain Bike Association, Nepal Cannoning Association, Trail Run Nepal and Hash Run Group have already extended their support to this exciting festival. Thoughtfully, certain percentage of the revenue will be donated for the development of the surrounding local community. The organizers will also be committed to a ‘Leave No Trace’ policy which will ensure that no waste is generated or left behind from the festival that will degrade the lush environment of the serene Hattiban hills. Other waste reduction policies include adopting efficient measures like a Refillable Water Program and Trashed Waste Diversion throughout the event. This festival is a well-thought out initiative to gather adventure seekers in one arena and promote Nepal as an exciting outdoor sports destination. The three-day festival is also expected to generate lucrative employment opportunities for the community locals. AutoLife Magazine and TNM Magazine are the official magazine partners for the festival.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FESTIVAL

Now in its third year, both professional and amateur outdoor adventure athletes from all over Nepal and around the world are set to partake upon the trails, rocks and downhill slopes to compete in 3 main adventure sports - Trail Running, Rock Climbing and Mountain Biking. Other leisure activities like Slack Lining, Mini Zipline, Rappelling, Zummering, Ice Axe Pull Up, Bouldering, Obstacle Races will sideline the major competitions.

TRAIL RUNNING

The Trail Running events will include a 15km run for amateurs and a 50km run for elite and professional runners. The 50km run has already been featured on the prestigious World Marathon Calendar and will have the runners starting from Nagarjuna

towards Thankot, then heading upto Champa Devi from Chitlang and finally down to Hattiban Resort.

ROCK CLIMBING

And in the Rock Climbing category, there will be activities like Natural Rock Climbing and Dyno Competition for both male and female participants. The 70-feet Natural Rock Climbing, which is located at just a 30mins walk from the Resort, is expected to be the main highlight in this category.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

The Mountain Biking category is one of the most exciting aspects of the Himalayan Outdoor Festival. Various competitive cycling events and competitions have been lined up for the festival with attractive prizes to lure in maximum participants. Here is a brief look at the events in the cycling category:

NIGHT UPHILL RACE To be held on the opening day of the festival on 21st March, this is a unique addition to the HOF and the only of its kind competition in Nepal as well. The race will require riders to race on the uphill route from the main road towards the event site. Well, what’s so exciting about this then? This race will actually take place in the evening under almost pitch dark conditions, with riders navigating their way only with the help of their headlamps! Now this sounds real adventurous, doesn’t it?

DOWN HILL RACE Downhill racing is one of the most thrilling adrenaline filled aspects of cycling and with the abundance of hills surrounding Nepal, there is really no dearth for downhill racers in the country. This will be the most pumped-up event to look forward to in the HOF 2014 on the second day, with riders pushing their limits and speeding down the technical course at breakneck speeds.

CROSS COUNTRY Cross-Country cycling is the most common discipline of mountain biking. While less publicized than downhill cycling, this is the one that garners the highest levels of participation both recreationally and competitively. Unlike other disciplines of cycling, cross country racing emphasizes endurance above technical prowess and consistency is the key to finishing first. This mass start competition will have the racers traversing tough cross country courses and trails with of a mix of rough forest paths and singletracks.

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‘Women for children’ is an annual charity cycle rally event initiated by KGH Group of Hotels & Resorts in association with World Cyclist Foundation Nepal (WCFN) to mark International Women’s Day. With the aim of helping the helpless by peddling, the event insist females to contribute for the cause by peddling while male participation is also welcomed. With the tag line, ‘riding for humanity’, this is an annual event initiated last year by KGH Group of Hotels & Resorts as a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Last year, the event was held on March 9, 2013, Saturday, where 82 cyclists had participated amongst which 40 were female riders and 77 additional participants to help in the contribution in after rally event held at Amphitheatre of Park Village Resort, Budhanilkantha. The rally was led by Mr Pushkar Shah, world cyclist and Indira Rana Magar, President of Prisoners’ Association Nepal. The rally started at 8 am from Patan Durbar Square which ended up at Park Village Resort, Budhanilkantha followed by lunch program and live music from Kutumba, Acoustrio, Samriddhi Rai & Nattu Shah featuring Manoj Kumar K.C. from 1974 A.D. The amount collected last year from the rally was donated to Prisoners’ Association Nepal. Chief Guest for the event was Anuradha Koirala.

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GLIMPSES OF LAST YEAR’S EVENT:

The rally will start from Patan Durbar Square and end at Park Village Resort, Budhanilkantha, with a ride of about 20kms. The rally will be followed by Luncheon program with live music and lots of surprises this year. The organizers believe that celebrations are part of everyone’s lives, and celebrating with a good cause is earning blessings. This year, the event is also expected to have the presence of Ms. Chari Maya Tamang, 2011 Hero Acting to End Modern-Day Slavery Award winner. Around 300 riders are targeted to participate this year as the number of cyclist has grown much in the past year. In addition, this year the organizers will have surprises for the contributors (riders) in afterrally event that will be held at PVR, Budhanilkantha. Inauguration of cycle parking for the cyclists and our adventure partnership on same event is also in the agenda.

After the grand success of Phase I, the organizer is back with Phase II of the event to be held on March 8, 2014 this year again. Like previous year, the event will be organized in order to raise fund for needy organizations. In same regards, funds will be raised to support World Cyclist Pushkar Shah in 32

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AUTOLIFE AUTO SHOWS

A FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE OF GETTING CLOSE WITH SOME OF THE BEST AND LATEST PRODUCTS IN THE INDIAN AND GLOBAL AUTOMOBILE MARKET.

47 vehicle exhibitors, a total of 70 launches and a visitor footfall of 5,61,000 people in just a week’s span. In figures, that was pretty much the Auto Expo 2014 held at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, from 5-11 February, 2014. Thanks to the good folks at CG | MotoCorp, the authorized distributors of Maruti Suzuki in Nepal, we were flown in to Delhi to witness the event first-hand. The Indian Auto Expo is a biennial automotive show held in New Delhi, India around January-February. It is Asia's largest motoring event in terms of visitor footfalls. From providing a platform to the Indian automotive industry, today it also provides a platform to the global industry to launch itself in the fast growing Indian market. With every edition, the Auto Expo has been getting bigger and this year was no exception. With India's importance as a global automotive market growing bigger despite sales slowing down, the number of exciting launches and debuts were higher than ever before. Visiting the Auto Expo was truly an eye-opener. The show was spectacular, with the best in the automobile business showcasing their best. It was an exciting show with new launches, radical concepts and some familiar favourites. The visitors

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WORDS AND PHOTOS: AYUSH DHAUBANJAR were also treated to various engaging and entertaining activities with exhibitors putting up a host of interactive facilities and performances. It was truly a show fit to international standards and that’s definitely no mean feat. It was well organised with excellent attention to detail and the bare basics facilities were properly looked after. Interestingly, the organizers of the Auto Expo had also launched a multi-platform mobile application for the biennial automotive event. The app not only provided updated information about the expo at your finger tips, but also enabled users to reach their favourite stall in the venue while browsing through the site maps, list of participants, exhibits on display, entertainment shows and much more. The flavour for this year was the affordable sedan segment, with many key players planning to make a foray into the category. While Suzuki displayed the Ciaz Concept, Hyundai showcased its Xcent, Ford displayed its Figo Concept and Tata Motors announced plans to launch Zest later this year, apart from a new hatchback Bolt. On the motorcycle front, Honda, Hero MotoCorp, Yamaha, Suzuki, Mahindra 2 Wheelers, TVS and Bajaj unveiled some

exciting and innovative upcoming models for the Indian market. There was also a separate pavilion showcasing some of the most exquisite vintage vehicles in the world. The public response was incredible and with the like of premium brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Harley Davidson, Triumph, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi having put out their bests on display, the Auto Expo was a haven to any enthusiast. It was no easy feat finding a foothold to stand, jostling with the crowds and snaking towards the barricades, all eager to see the next big thing. For once, the pretty models were looking less appealing. The Auto Expo also saw some glamorous high profile visits from the likes of Sachin Tendulkar for BMW, Akshay Kumar for HMSI, Ranbir Kapoor for Hero MotoCorp, Priyanka Chopra for Jaguar Land Rover, Kareena Kapoor for DC Design, Ileana D’Cruz for Audi, Yami Gautam for Chevrolet and John Abraham for Yamaha. The 2014 Auto Expo certainly was a smashing success and the event did serve up some exciting fare. It was very much structured compared to the past ones and well laid out. Lets hope the next one is even bigger and better.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW NOW THAT THE SHOW IS OVER, HERE IS A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT THE ENTIRE BUZZ GENERATED DURING THE EXPO.

MARUTI SUZUKI

Among the key launches at the show was Maruti Suzuki's hatchback Celerio, which boasts of an automatic gear shift and will go on sale with a killer price-tag between IC Rs.3.9 lakh - 4.96 lakh in Delhi. Maruti displayed its Authentics concept, which the company is now calling the ‘Ciaz’. Of course, the Ciaz sedan was just in concept form and the production version will be very much toned down. The striking concept previews what the next generation SX4 will look like. Alongside the Ciaz was the SX4 S-Cross, a crossover that’s scheduled to be launched in India soon. Maruti Suzuki showcased both the models to display their prowess and capability to expand into new segments. In another avatar of its existing models, Maruti Suzuki also unveiled modified versions of their various existing vehicles like the Gypsy, Omni Van, Eeco, Wagon R, Ritz, Alto 800, Swift and SX4. These customized versions of their regular vehicles were showcased to display customers how their vehicles can be personalized. The Grand Vitara Luxion which is a heavily customized version of the Grand Vitara was also displayed along with the Swift Sport.

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AUDI

Audi had a limited range on display at the Auto Expo 2014 including the important new Audi A3 sedan, but the best looking was the Sport Quattro Concept. Dripping with typical Audi styling, this is a plug-in hybrid drive with a system output of 700 bhp. Also on display were the stunning A3 Cabriolet, TT, RS7, R8 V10 Spyder and Audi R18 e-Tron Quattro Le Mans racer.

DC DESIGN

DC Design had the Avanti sports car, Eleron SUV and TIA Concept Car on display. The company plans to roll out 500 Elerons and 1000 TIAs annually from 2016. It will also put India’s first indigenously built supercar the ‘Avanti’ in to production later this year. The unveiling was done by Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor.

FIAT

Getting the most attention at the Fiat stall was the new Avventura SUV, basically an off-road, semi-rugged crossover based on the Punto's platform, complete with a tail-gate-mounted spare wheel and ground clearance of 200mm. The updated Linea, with a new front end, was also displayed alongside the performance-oriented Fiat 500 Abarth. 36

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BMW & MINI COOPER

BMW & Mini Cooper had one of the most exciting joint pavilions with a massive rush of crowd present constantly to check out their wide range of cars, accessories, interactive activities, etc. Speaking of BMW’s range of cars on display, the star had to be the i8 plug-in hybrid. The BMW i8 has a plug-in hybrid system with gorgeous razor-sharp styling from the future and is expected to be launched globally by this year end. Other cars in the range were BMW M6 Gran Coupe, BMW 520d, BMW 320d, BMW 3-Series GranTurismo, BMW 118d, BMW X1, BMW X5, BMW Z4 sDrive35i, Mini John Cooper Works, Mini Cooper S Countryman, Mini Cooper S Countryman, Mini Cooper Convertible and Mini Cooper S Hatch.

FORD

Ford globally unveiled the Figo compact sedan concept which is in line with Ford’s global design language. The Figo concept from Ford looks superb and this is another 'EcoSport' in the waiting. Ford's award winning 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost engine will power the higher variants of the Figo Concept, though the power output of this engine is yet to be confirmed. Also shown was the updated Fiesta sedan with an almost Aston-Martin like face and the EcoSport was placed creatively on the pavilion wall. Ford’s pavilion was not just about cars, it was also about awesome presentations with a lively atmosphere. Ford had an almost 100 feet long theatre panel and awesome videos playing on it with live innovative presentations.

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GENERAL MOTORS

Chevrolet revealed their new SUV concept called the Adra. This is their weapon of choice to compete in the highly lucrative compact SUV segment and will eventually lead production version in two years or so. The Adra is a brainchild of the Indian designers and has been designed at the GM technical centre in India. When it came to some American muscle, it could not get much better than the new Corvette Stingray and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 on display. The General Motors pavilion also had the Chevrolet Trailblazer, new Beat and a vintage Master Eagle Phaeton along with a range of modified Cruze, Sail and Beat.

HONDA CARS

Honda showed two production ready cars at the Expo, the Mobilio MPV and the next-generation Jazz. The Mobilio, based on the Brio platform, is a seven-seat people mover that shares a lot with the tiny hatch. The next-generation Jazz is based on the City's platform. Honda also showed the XS-1, a compact SUV concept and its stunning NSX supercar concept that has a mid-mounted V6 petrol motor coupled to a pair of electric motors for true supercar performance. The Amaze, Brio, new City and Accord Hybrid were also displayed. 38

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HYUNDAI

Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the secondlargest car maker in India, expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the new generation sports utility vehicle, Santa Fe. Also, there was the unveiling of the Grand i10-based Xcent saloon. The subfour-metre Xcent is Hyundai’s first proper rival to the Swift Dzire and the Honda Amaze. The showstopper however was the HND-9 concept. It has a 3.3 litre turbo GDi engine and 8-speed auto transmission with 368 bhp. Other cars on display were the entire range of Hyundai vehicles in India along with the racy Hyundai i20 WRC. The spacious pavilion had focused on all aspects, making it an ideal interactive pavilion.

JAGUAR - LAND ROVER

As expected, the Jaguar – Land Rover pavilion was the most exotic one at the Auto Expo and left the audience easily stunned with some of its concept and production cars alike. Jaguar had its F-type Coupé, XJ LWB, C-X17 SUV concept and F-Type Project 7 sportscar concept there. And, Land Rover showcased its most expensive Rangie yet, the Range Rover LWB, which shared space with Freelander 2, Discovery, Range Rover Sport and the 2014 Evoque that now come with a ninespeed gearbox.

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MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA

The Indian carmaker had a host of cars on display. The spotlight though was on the Halo electric sportscar, Mahindra Formula-E Car, SsangYong LIV-1 Concept, XUV500 Hybrid, customized Thar, Bolero Stinger and Quanto with an automated manual transmission.

MERCEDES-BENZ

Mercedes-Benz had on display the production-ready version of its fantastic GLA-Class SUV. Also sharing space with the GLA was the CLA 45 AMG which is a pumped up A-Class in AMG guise. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a 2.0-litre petrol engine that puts out 360bhp, making it the most powerful fourcylinder engine in the world, yet the most efficient in its class. Other beauties in the Mercedes-Benz Pavilion were C-Class, SLK 55 AMG, S-Class, M-Guard, G63 AMG, GL-Class and the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W04. 40

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SKODA

Skoda officially announced the debut of the new Superb and Yeti for the Indian market along with the display of the Octavia and a customized Rapid.

VOLKSWAGEN

Volkswagen had the compact Taigun SUV Concept at the Auto Expo 2014. The SUV is based on the Up hatchback platform and is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine. The company is currently evaluating the feasibility of launching the car here in India. The Taigun is VW's answer to the mini SUV segment which is proving to be the popcorn of the automotive industry in places like India and Nepal. Other attractions were the Polo WRC Edition, New Jetta and Passat.

RENAULT

Renault had a pavilion of truly international standards with a jazzy ambience. Renault showcased the funky KWLD concept, which looked totally out of this world. The other show stoppers were the Renault Megane RS, Renault Zoe Electric Car and the Renault Lotus F1 Car. Also at the stand were the updated Koleos SUV, Fluence, Scala, Pulse and a modified Duster. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

NISSAN

Nissan had a limited showcase. A mildly updated Sunny and Evalia was revealed alongside its race-winning GT-R GT500 and the Friend-ME concept, which points to what future Nissan sedans will look like. The Terrano and Micra was also present and Nissan had a high level of interaction with the crowd through the Nissan Safe Driving Forum and Nissan GT Academy. AUTOLIFE Feb/Mar 2014 41

TATA MOTORS

Another big news maker at the expo this year was Tata Motors. They unveiled two brand new offerings, the Bolt hatchback and the Zest sedan, both of which will be powered by the new 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine. Tata continued their aggressive product strategy with the display of the Nexon SUV Concept and ConnectNext Concept Car along with the Nano A/T, Nano Twist Active, Add-Venture, Storme Ladakh Edition, Sumo Extreme and Tata Prima Racing Truck.

TOYOTA

Toyota had the GT-86 TRD, Etios Liva Cross, new Corolla Altis, Etios Motor Racing Version, Land Cruiser Prado and the Prius on display. The next-generation Corolla was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2014 and the sharply designed car shows Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s push at making cars look more appealing. Toyota also showed the rugged Etios Cross, basically an Etios Liva hatch with additional body cladding.

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BAJAJ

Bajaj's stall was packed with its Discover range on one end and the soon-to-be-launched 375cc Pulsar variants. Bajaj introduced two versions of the new gen Pulsar namely SS440 and CS400, both powered by the KTM sourced 375cc. This single cylinder engine is likely to produce the power output of 40bhp. While the beefy CS400 is a naked sports cruiser, the futuristic SS400 is a fully faired sportsbike. The RE-60 concept car also made an appearance along with the U-Car Concept.

HONDA MOTORCYCLES

HARLEY DAVIDSON

Harley-Davidson launched the most anticipated and affordable Harley in its range, the Street 750, at a highly competitive price of IC Rs. 4.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The stall also featured various customized versions of the Street 750 along with others in the range such as the Fat Boy, Street Bob and Street Glide.

Other than showing all the models currently on sale, HMSI launched its first 125cc scooter, the Activa 125. Honda had on display its CBR650F and the CBR500R, both of which will make it to India. Also at the stand was an attractive concept motorcycle developed entirely under Honda's Research and Development centre in India - The Honda CX-01. Of course, its superbikes already on sale in India like the CBR1000RR, Gold Wing, Fury and CB1000R were there along with the RC213V Moto GP motorcycle. Honda had also set up a track outside, to demonstrate the power and precision of their ATVs.

MAHINDRA 2 WHEELERS

Mahindra 2 Wheelers took the covers off its redesigned 300cc Mojo Motorcycle at the Auto Expo 2014, which had quite a few more distinctive features in comparison to the previous model showcased. Based on the Centuro and running on the same Mci-5 engine & the Centuro frame, two other concept motorcycles were also unveiled - The Scrambler concept and The Cafe Racer concept. Up on display was also Mahindraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FIM MotoGP racing bike MGP30.

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PIAGGIO GROUP

Piaggio presented its soon-to-be-launched Vespa S, followed by the unveiling of the Vespa 946 and the Liberty. Piaggio also unveiled the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring, Moto Guzzi V7 Racer along with the Aprilia RSV4 and Aprilia Caponord 1200.

SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES HYOSUNG

Hyosung launched the 250cc Aquila, and unveiled the 250cc street-naked GD250N and the on-off roader RT125D.

Suzuki unveiled the Let's 110cc scooter and the 150cc Gixxer, both of which will be launched very soon. The Auto Expo also witnessed the launch of Suzuki's adventure motorcycle, the V-Strom in India. Suzuki also had there its range of high-end motorcycles and showed its recently launched Inazuma.

HERO MOTOCORP

Hero MotoCorp showcased its entire current range at the Expo. The company showed the recently unveiled Xtreme, Dash, Leap hybrid scooter, the soon-to-be-launched HX250R and a diesel scooter concept called the RNT. The recently launched Karizma R and Karizma ZMR also made it to the stand. Hero also lined up its motorcycles built with Erik Buell Racing. Other than this, the 620cc Hastur concept, along with a new 125cc scooter Dare and two variants of the 150cc scooter called ZIR were also unveiled, which the company will launch in the near future.

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TRIUMPH

Triumph Motorcycles introduced a new version of its flagship motorcycle, the Daytona 675R. All of Triumphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bikes including the Bonneville, Bonneville T100, Speed Triple, Rocket III Roadster, Street Triple, Thruxton, Tiger 800 XC, Tiger Explorer and Daytona 675 were at the Expo .

YAMAHA

Yamaha launched the 110cc Alpha, a family scooter priced at IC Rs. 49,518 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and brought its litre class superbikes currently available in India, along with the upgraded version of the FZ-S, and the Ray scooter with two new colour combinations. The R25 concept was also present at the Yamaha stall.

TVS

The TVS stall had the Jupiter, Phoenix, TVS Sport, RTR 180 ABS and the Scooty Pep from its current models on display. The bike maker also unveiled quite a few exciting models including concepts and upgrades. The TVS Wego was there with three new colour combinations and this scooter is expected to hit the market soon. The soon-to-be-launched Scooty Zest featuring a 110cc engine with fresh styling cues was also on display. On the motorcycle front, TVS brought in a redesigned and re-engineered variant of the Star called the Star City plus. A 300cc sports version of the Apache RTR along with the 250cc Draken-X21 concept and the automatic scooter called the Graphite, with paddle shift technology were also at the stand. The TVS Draken is powered by 249.2cc engine that has a max power of 38.50 bhp of power 23 nm of torque.

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AUTOLIFE TEST RIDE

FIRING UP THE TERRAIN WORDS: AYUSH DHAUBANJAR PHOTOS: AUTOLIFE TEAM

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The Honda NX Dominator used to be one of the most capable off-road motorcycles back in its days. Its greatness can be further confirmed with the fact that I am riding a nearly two decade old model up the gnarly trails of the Shivapuri National Park and the aging motorcycle is still taking on the tough route like no manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. But there is a slight problem here. Because kicking up the dirt ahead and ruthlessly zipping past through the woods is the latest 2014 CrossFire XZ250RR off-road motorcycle, and I am trying bloody hard to keep up. At the control is Pasang Sherpa, the core man behind BikersNepal and one of the most experienced off-road riders in the country. This seems odd right! Am I not supposed to be on the saddle, pushing the motorcycles capabilities and delivering a first hand review? Well, sometimes the man above likes to show off his unconvincing sense of humour and play cruel jokes by putting you in a helpless situation. The CrossFire XZ250RR off-roader turned out to be too tall for my average 5.5 feet Gorkhali built and it was more than a struggle to have both of my feet comfortably planted on the ground. And, especially on a terrain where you are trying hard not to fall, it would have been absolutely foolish to even try. Hence, it was time to observe and learn; just like how most of us have never raced a MotoGP racing motorcycle or ever tried power sliding on a Dakar spec off-roader, but have seen enough to assume that these are the best out

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there in the world. And boy, did the off-roader put out a great show! The CrossFire XZ250RR off-roader easily took on the impossible as it climbed just about anywhere like a mountain goat, navigated past streams, pulled off power wheelies on every bump on the track and skilfully slid past every corner with great stability. So, it would be safe to assume that the XZ250RR off-roader is a capable and fun motorcycle to go out exploring the unknown. Relax, the review doesn’t end here. BikersNepal Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of CrossFire motorcycles in Nepal, are offering the XZ2500RR in two specifications – OffRoad and Motard. Both bikes are powered by the same single cylinder, water cooled,

four stroke engine which claims to deliver 30bhp of power. The only difference on the mechanical side being the 5-speed gearbox on the Off-Road model whereas it’s a 6-speed transmission on the Motard. On the visual front, both models are identical except for the change in tire specifications, with the Off-Road model fitted with tough knobbly tires and the Motard equipped with slick on-road tyres. The CrossFire XZ250RR is a stunning and sharp looking motorcycle clad with a minimum of plastic body parts, in true modern dirt bike fashion. Everything from

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the masked headlights, aggressive tank side panels, to the sharp tail unit with the slick chromed exhaust has been tastefully done. The Motard especially, is one of the coolest looking bikes in its segment that you can find in the market today. The digital speedometer console is a much simpler affair though and displays the speed in kmph or mph, one tripmeter, odometer, gear indicator, radiator fan on/off lights and engine malfunction warning lights along with the headlight and side-light indicators. Fortunately for me, the CrossFire XZ250RR Motard stood much lower than the Off-Road model and I could comfortably have a go on it. Starting up the CrossFire was a bit of a tricky process because it was a departure from the usual procedure we have all become accustomed to. You need to rather pull in the front brake lever and press the odd starter button on the left handlebar unit to bring the bike to life. Once you work your way out to firing up the CrossFire XZ250RR, it immediately brings about a huge grin to your face. The motorcycle starts with a bang and the throaty volume from the exhaust makes you wonder if there is a much higher capacity engine under your legs.

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THE CROSSFIRE XZ250RR OFF-ROADER EASILY TOOK ON THE IMPOSSIBLE AS IT CLIMBED JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE LIKE A MOUNTAIN GOAT, NAVIGATED PAST STREAMS, PULLED OFF POWER WHEELIES ON EVERY BUMP ON THE TRACK AND SKILFULLY SLID PAST EVERY CORNER WITH GREAT STABILITY.

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This is definitely one of the best exhaust notes that we have heard from a stock motorcycle in this range. Put it into gear and you are immediately off to a flying start. The joker style throttle makes the bike easily leap forward even at the slight twist of the accelerator. The clutch action is light and the gear shifts are smooth. Navigating through city traffic is an easy affair owing to its lightweight build and the rider is positioned well to have a towering view of the traffic ahead. Once on the open highway, the bike begs to be ridden hard. The CrossFire is best enjoyed revving to the max in every gear and the motorcycle effortlessly zooms past traffic, screaming and howling aggressively. Its 0-100kmph sprint timings are quite impressive and we even managed to get it up to the 130kmph mark, though there is a fair amount of vibrations and chain noises at the top end. The frame is made of lightweight aluminium and the suspension has been set up just right to soak in the bumpy roads or confidently lean through the corners. Another compliment to the frame is the lightweight aluminium-magnesium alloy rims

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which are popular worldwide for their tough built. On our early morning run to Dhulikhel, it handled really well past the numerous corners on the way and felt amazingly confidence inspiring. Braking was spot on as well and high speeds are shaved off pretty well. Of course, how could I let go the off-road fun. So we put the XZ250RR Motard to some abuse and let it run wild through some unknown dirt tracks we could spot from the highway. The suspension did feel a bit hard for soaking in the bumps properly, but the same hardness also allowed the CrossFire to stably power slide through the muddy corners and ride harder without bottoming out. Anyways, the suspension is fully adjustable and can be set up for each rider.

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The CrossFire XZ250RR is definitely one of the most fun motorcycles to ride in the 250cc and below segment. Very few production motorcycles today offer the raw adrenaline packed performance that truly evokes your wild side, and the CrossFire just simply delivers that by a tank full. Sure it might seem overpriced, but compare it with similar bikes in its segment, and it begins to make more sense. Yes, the CrossFire is relatively a new Australian motorcycle manufacturer with its production base in China and long term reliability can be a major concern for most buyers. So if the XZ250RR can go on prove its forte over time, then we are already look at a formidable replacement to repeat the legacy of the aging Japanese offroaders of the past.

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SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type: 4-stroke Cylinder Layout: 4 Valve Single Cylinder Cooling System: Water Cooled Displacement: 249.6 cc Bore & Stroke: 77mm x 53.6 mm Compression Ratio: 11.5 : 1 Maximum Power: 30 bhp @ 9000rpm Starting Method: Electric/Kick Transmission: 5-Speed | 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain Frame Type: Twin Spar Perimeter Wheelbase: 1440mm Seat Height: 920mm Ground Clearance: 320mm Front Suspension: Hydraulic Fully Adjustable Inverted Forks Rear Suspension: Hydraulic Fully Adjustable Monoshock Front Tire: 80/100 - 21 Rear Tire: 110/100 - 18 Front Brake: Single 240mm Disc w/ Single Piston Calliper Rear Brake: Single 230mm Disc w/ Dual Piston Calliper Dry Weight: 115 kgs Fuel Tank: 6.7 litres

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INTRODUCTORY PRICING: CROSSFIRE XZ250RR Off-Road: Nrs. 4,95,000/CROSSFIRE XZ250RR Motard: Nrs. 5,25,000/-

CONTACT: BIKERSNEPAL PVT. LTD Ph. No: 014441896 | 9801024639 | 9801049233

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THE CALCULATIVE RACER

NIKI LAUDA

FEW SPORTSMEN IN THE WORLD HAVE MANAGED TO SET A MARK AS POWERFUL AS NIKI LAUDA, WHOSE RETURN FROM A FATAL RACE ACCIDENT INJURY TO WIN TWO F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES IS ONE OF THE MOST COURAGEOUS AND INSPIRATIONAL COMEBACKS IN ANY SPORT, EVER. WORDS: SAURAV NEPAL

BORN Born as Andreas Nikolaus Lauda, Niki Lauda was born into a wealthy Austrian business family on February 22, 1949 in Vienna, Austria. He had an innate interest in automobiles since his childhood and was always very focused about his future in professional racing. But even having a well-to-do family didn’t help much, because his family wasn’t willing to support his racing dreams. Initially, he started out with racing Minis and this was later followed by racing in Formula Vee and Formula Three. However, the clever and calculative personality he was, he capitalized on his family’s prestigious social status and acquired bank loans to buy his way into professional racing. So in 1971, he bought his way into the March team as a Formula 2 driver with a £30,000 bank loan secured by his life insurance policy, and subsequently got promoted to a Formula 1 driver. He then took out another bank loan to buy his way into the BRM Formula 1 team in 1973. Nicknamed as ‘The Computer’, he had an impressive eye for mechanical details and improvements, complemented by a no-nonsense work ethic. Niki would give it his all for victory and his dream to become a top race car driver finally became a reality in 1974. His favourable recommendation by former BRM teammate Clay Regazzoni caught the attention of Enzo Ferrari and he was immediately signed to race for Ferrari. Scuderia Ferrari hadn’t had a champion since 1964, and Enzo had banked on Niki to get back to their winning 56

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ways. After some stellar performances in the Ferrari alongside his teammate Clay Regazzoni, Niki displaced Regazzoni as the team leader in the next racing season and comfortably went on to win his first F1 World Championship for Ferrari in 1975. The next 1976 season started in the best possible way for the new World Champion. Niki lead the championship from the beginning and was well on his way for another consecutive championship title. But on 1st August 1976, a life-threatening crash at the dangerous Nürburgring during the German Grand Prix changed his life forever. On the second lap, Niki lost control of his car, hit an embankment and rolled back into the path of another car. The impact was tremendous and Niki’s car burst into flames. His colleagues managed to pull him out from the burning inferno, but he lapsed into a coma with several injuries and burns. Luckily, his conditions improved and in an impressive show of courage and extraordinary human-will, he returned to the Ferrari cockpit to race again six weeks later. However, during Lauda’s absence from two races, arch-rival James Hunt had closed in the point’s gap and Hunt was just short of 3 points for a championship victory by the end of the season Japanese GP. Both were determined to push their limits for the championship title, but Lauda returned to the pit lane during the race, due to the dangerously wet rainy conditions and a healing injury complication. Hunt continued to race and went on to win the championship, becoming the new world champion. Then in 1977, Lauda again cruised to his second championship title, with 3 race wins backed up by five second places, and

NIKI HAD AN IMPRESSIVE EYE FOR MECHANICAL DETAILS AND IMPROVEMENTS, COMPLEMENTED BY A NO-NONSENSE WORK ETHIC. HE WOULD GIVE IT HIS ALL FOR VICTORY.

shockingly withdrew from Ferrari because he felt that the team was not backing him as lead driver after he returned from injury. He moved to Brabham, but the car was uncompetitive and his two Brabham seasons were unsuccessful. So in his 1979 season with Brabham, Niki walked away from Formula 1 racing during the practice session of the Canadian GP. He then promptly retired from F1 to devote himself to his airline business and to TV commentary. But in 1982, he made a comeback, joining the McLaren team for a reported US $5 Million and won his third and last World Championship title in 1984. Finally in 1985, he retired from the sport for good as a driver, though he never really left the paddock. He continued to work as an advisor for Ferrari, served as a Jaguar Team Principal and became a television commentator. As of now, Lauda has taken on the role of a non-executive chairman of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and also serves as the board member of Mercedes AMG Powertrains and special advisor to the Board of Daimler AG. Niki Lauda was lucky to survive the massive dangers of Formula 1’s early days and brilliant enough to conquer with three Formula 1 World Championship titles to his name, the first two with Ferrari and the last with McLaren. Hence, the battle-scarred champion who defied both the odds and convention, now remains a living legend.

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

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SPONSORED CAPS

In consideration of those who found his facial disfigurement unsightly after the life-threatening accident, he thereafter wore caps to cover up the burns on his head. Lauda however took the advantage this by setting up lucrative sponsorship deals for the caps that he wore!

SPECIAL EDITION FERRARI

RUSH MOVIE

Set against the sexy, glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing in the 1970s, Rush revolves around the true story of a great sporting rivalry between the handsome English playboy James Hunt, and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Austrian driver Niki Lauda. The duo shared a career long world famous rivalry/friendship. James Hunt and Niki Lauda first developed a fierce rivalry in 1970 at a Formula Three race at the Crystal Palace circuit in England, when both their cars spun out and Hunt eventually won the race. The story follows their distinctly different personal styles on and off the track, their loves and the astonishing 1976 season in which both drivers were willing to risk everything to become world champion in a sport with no margin for error. Rush is a finely crafted biographical sports drama directed by Ron Howard with exhilarating race sequences and strong performances from Chris Hemsworth (Hunt) and Daniel Bruhl (Lauda). A must watch!

One enthusiast had commissioned Ferrari’s Tailor Made division to customise a 458 Italia Lauda was known in tribute to as ‘The Rat’ for his legendary protruding teeth. This racing driver nickname was coined Niki Lauda. up by his sponsor Focusing on Marlboro when they put his memorable spell racing for Ferrari – which included two 'The Rat' on his visor. Drivers’ Championship wins – the customisation department A marketing guy had took inspiration from Lauda’s 312T F1 car. This Tailor Made thought of it because of 458 is red, but it also has a white roof and accents, as well his teeth. James Hunt as longitudinal roof-stripes in the colours of the Italian flag; would at times use and some very 70s gold wheels that really stand out. Inside, the nickname when the themed tribute continues. No mechanical upgrades were speaking to Lauda. commissioned though.

THE RAT

AVIATION ENTREPRENEUR

After his first retirement in 1979, Niki Lauda focused on running an international charter airline that he had established in April of that year called Lauda Air. In order to secure money for the business, he came out of retirement in 1982 and raced for McLaren. But he sold his Lauda Air shares to majority partner Austrian Airlines in 1999, and in 2003 he started another new airline, Niki, which eventually became a subsidiary of Air Berlin. Lauda has his commercial pilot’s license and has even been known to act as Captain on his airline’s flights from time to time.

INSPIRATIONAL COMEBACK

On August 1, 1976, while racing at the German Grand Prix on the lethal Nürburgring track in Germany, Niki Lauda’s Ferrari had crashed into a wall on a bend and burst into flames. He was trapped for nearly a minute in the 800+ degree inferno before his fellow racers pulled him out. This incident nearly killed him and left him fatally injured with damaged lungs, charred right ear, several broken bones and burns on his head, wrists and eyelids. He lapsed into a coma, was given up for dead and even administered the last rites by a priest at the hospital. But he surprisingly returned to race six weeks later, with his face still bleeding from the burns, vision not yet fully restored and head still bandaged. His astonishingly quick return to the cockpit is still popularly recalled as one of the most courageous comebacks in sporting history. Lauda, having already won the World Championship in 1975, would go on to be the Formula One World Champion the following season in 1977 and then again in 1984. 58

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INFO AND PHOTOS: FRIENDS OF ROYAL ENFIELD (FORE)

The unshakable riders at Friends Of Royal Enfield shares with AutoLife their recent epic backbreaking 5000km road trip experience on their trusted iron horses to attend the annual Rider Mania 2014 event in Chennai, India.

What's your idea of a road trip? A quick run to Pokhara, an adventure ride to Mustang or maybe be an east-to-west tour of Nepal from Mechi to Mahakali. But with hard-core touring experiences from every nook and corner of Nepal to the highlands of Tibet, Bhutan and India, these seasoned riders at Friends Of Royal Enfield (FORE) are a bit of different lot. FORE is a united motorcycling club of Royal Enfield bike owners who are dedicated to promoting motorcycle tourism between Nepal, Tibet and India. Over the years, the club has been organizing various long distance rides for Royal Enfield enthusiasts. So here is the story on their most recent and best adventure yet, when they rode all the way to Chennai from Kathmandu for the annual Rider Mania 2014 event. The Rider Mania (RM) is the biggest annual event of Royal Enfield motorcycles in India hosted by Brotherhood of Bulleteers Motorcycling Consortium (BOBMC) member clubs in India to commemorate the spirit of motorcycling. Ever since its inception in 2003, this annual gathering of Royal Enfield motorcycle owners has been held in various parts of India. It is events like Rider Mania that exemplify the brotherhood that every biker talks about. FORE had their first experience of the Rider Mania back in 2013, when they rode to Cherrapunji to attend the event. No sooner had they returned from Cherrapunji, the enthusiastic riders at FORE had made up their mind to give continuity to this adventure and attend the next Rider Mania event. The 2014 event was hosted by the Madras Bulls in Chennai on 18 and 19 January, 2014.

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After some concrete planning and a fund raising event on 20th December, 2013 at Jazz Upstairs to support the ride, a total of 12 riders (including a mechanic) on 8 Royal Enfield motorcycles set out to travel from the Himalayas to the Indian peninsula on a whopping 23 day ride. Breaking the morning silence at the crack of dawn on the 5th of January 2014, the pack gathered at the Himalayan Enfielders workshop and thundered out of the valley on their trusted Royal Enfield motorcycles. Of course, a quick stop at the NASA Bullet Club headquarters in Tinkune was in order, where a brief farewell meeting had been organized by the hosts to lend some financial support to the riders. After being escorted till Naubise by a group of likeminded Royal Enfield enthusiasts, the 8 Royal Enfields rumbled in tandem towards the Indo-Nepal border at Sunauli. By noon, they had completed the roughly 300km ride to Sunauli for Day 1.

“IT IS EVENTS LIKE RIDER MANIA THAT EXEMPLIFY THE BROTHERHOOD THAT EVERY BIKER TALKS ABOUT.”

The next day marked the beginning of their Indian adventures and the whole gang was visibly pumped up as they entered international territory and began ripping through the great Indian plains. And adventure it was in its truest form, because throughout the week-long ride from Kanpur, Guna, Dhule till Pune, the pack literally lived life on the road by crashing for the night by random roadside Dhabas. Pune was a break from the adventure and after rejuvenating themselves in modern amenities, the riders continued towards Goa. All along the route, slight mechanical glitches were a common affair on their Royal Enfield’s, but easily solvable with the group’s extensive knowledge of their motorcycles and with the help of their skilled back-up mechanic Khurshid Mohammed. But en route Goa on January 12, one of the motorcycles had taken its toll and broke down completely with an engine failure. It was impossible to get the motorcycle back to life with the limited spares at their disposal, and rather than letting that dampen their spirits, the jolly group decided to call it a night by lighting a bonfire and camping in a safe area right by the roadside, with their bikes strategically placed to reflect their presence to the oncoming highway traffic. The next morning, they towed the sick Enfield all the way to Goa. And as they say, the breakdown rather turned out to be a blessing in disguise. With the dead Enfield being worked on at a local workshop, the group could now afford to relax, enjoy and laze around by the beaches in one of the most fun and happening tourist place in India. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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“ADVENTURE IT WAS IN ITS TRUEST FORM, BECAUSE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK-LONG RIDE FROM KANPUR, GUNA, DHULE TILL PUNE, THE PACK LITERALLY LIVED LIFE ON THE ROAD BY CRASHING FOR THE NIGHT BY RANDOM ROADSIDE DHABAS.” Fuelled by the cheap booze and unlimited fun in Goa, the riders were fully refreshed after the two day break. On January 15, they got back on the highway leading to Karnataka and cruised towards Mysore for the night. The next stop was Bangalore, where the evening progressed sharing riding experiences with the members of Wolfe Pack MC at the host Ravi Patel’s home. With the plan to reach the Rider Mania event ground at Mahabalipuram in Chennai a day in advance, the group set out of Bangalore early in the morning. But another breakdown meant stopping for the night at Pondicherry. So the group missed out on the opening day activities of Rider Mania on January 18, and managed to reach the event ground only by the evening. However, there was still a lot in store as the riders set up ‘Camp Nepal’, surrounded by Buddhist prayer flags and the Nepali flag proudly fluttering amidst the sea of more than 1200 avid Royal Enfield riders from India. Music being an integral part of the festival, the evening was spent grooving to the live music performance by professional bands. The next day was spent enjoying the various activities like dirt track racing, slow race, figure of eight competitions, beer guzzling competitions, arm wrestling, custom bikes competition, etc and mingling with the riders from all corners of India. FORE was the sole club attending the event from outside of India and were awarded with the title of ‘Hardest Riders’. One of the riders Dzongden Kang Sherpa too won another award as part of Rider Mania’s ‘Motography Contest’, where riders with the most likes on BOBMC Rider Mania’s Facebook page were rewarded with special prizes. It was an amazing experience for the riders from FORE to have been able to ride all the way from Nepal on their beloved Royal Enfields and swap stories with the like-minded riders.

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Highly satisfied with the Rider Mania experience, the riders began the journey back and reached Bangalore on 21st of January. If they could have had their way, the riders would have happily made the ride all the way back home. But with professional and personal commitments on hold back home, it was decided to take the train back from Bangalore till the Indo-Nepal border at Gorakhpur, for a faster return trip. So on 23rd January, the bikes were loaded in the train cargo and the group made another epic 60hour train ride to Gorakhpur. After Gorakhpur, the ride continued with the joy of being back on home turf. The last night halt of the trip was then made at Narayanghat, where another memorable evening was spent with the member of Bullet Bike Zone Club. Finally, the riders were back in Kathmandu on January 27 and on arrival headed straight to where it all began – Jazz Upstairs. It was the end to a fantastic ride and one hell of a journey from the high mountains of Nepal to the beaches by the Indian Ocean. And what better way to end the epic experience than with a well-deserved toast to the ride! But as the drinks flowed till the wee hours of the evening, another promise was made – to ride to Chandigarh for Rider Mania 2015, when it will be hosted by Road Survivors of Chandigarh. And apparently, these guys take their promises very seriously.

“IT WAS THE END TO A FANTASTIC RIDE AND ONE HELL OF A JOURNEY FROM THE HIGH MOUNTAINS OF NEPAL TO THE BEACHES BY THE INDIAN OCEAN.”

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NOT TO RIDE A MOTORC YC LE MOTORC YC L E R I D I N G I S F U N . BUT WHY M A K E TH E TH R I LLI N G E XPE R I E N C E A DA N G E RO U S O N E BY R I D I N G A MOTORC YC L E TH E WRO N G WAY! WO R D S : AY U S H D H AU BA N JA R

Riding a motorcycle is one of the most liberating experiences. Few things in life come close to the thrill of tearing down the highway on your motorcycle as you fight the resisting wind and soak in the beauty of the scenic vistas around you. But in this joy of riding, we sadly tend to overlook the higher rate of risks involved when riding a motorcycle. Unlike in a four-wheeler, there is little to protect your exposed body when a motorcycle is involved in a collision or crash, with the consequences often resulting in life-threatening injuries. It's already a tough job maintaining a steady balance on two wheels, and surprisingly most of us are still least bothered about riding a motorcycle the right way. So here's how you should not ride a motorcycle...

THE UNNECESSARY RUSH

Bikers should always remember that they are the smallest and most vulnerable road user. So avoid the unnecessary courage of being the first to speed past intersections and traffic lights, in spite of oncoming vehicles. It does feel heroic, but should you ram into a four wheeler, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the motorcyclist who is going to have the last laugh. And remember that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of your kind in the world than you could have imagined. So, every time you are looking to jump that traffic light, there is another similar dimwit in the other direction raring to do the same. So always be cautious when passing through intersections/traffic lights and avoid overtaking near junctions and bends. 64

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WRONGLY ADJUSTED REAR VIEW MIRRORS

The rear view mirrors (RVM) in your motorcycles have been put there for a reason. A well-adjusted RVM offers a clear view of what’s behind the motorcycle. But surprisingly, most of us either have the RVM missing or adjusted the wrong way. So before setting out on a ride, always have the RVM’s adjusted well to offer a clear view behind and make the best use of it before making any manoeuvres, when suddenly braking or while overtaking. It saves the sudden surprises looming in from behind.

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT

Do we seriously need to have our pillion rider sitting so close to the rider? To some extent, it’s understandable for a couple deeply and madly in love. But what’s with two straight folks holding up so intimately? This just doesn’t look odd and disturbing, but affects the balance of your motorcycle, especially in panic situations. Also, avoid speeding recklessly with a pillion onboard. It’s actually a lie when they tell you that they are enjoying the mad ride. Seriously, which person in the right state of mind would be glad to be a part of a death race?

OVERTAKING AND CUTTING IN EARLY

Yes, motorcycles are built to be ridden fast and zipping past every other vehicle is one of those things that can give the rider an immense satisfaction. But when doing so, one of the major errors that most riders make is by overtaking in spite of an approaching vehicle in the opposite direction and cutting into the lane of the overtaken vehicle too early. Well, most of the time you managed to squeeze yourself through the tight gaps is actually because the approaching vehicle or the vehicle you just cut short decided to slow down for your goodwill. So when overtaking, always watch out for oncoming vehicles and create a good space between you and the vehicle you overtake before cutting in. Don’t keep pushing your luck too far. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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RIDING LIKE A MORON

Riding fast and cautiously on empty stretches of road is understandable, but why ride like a mad bull on rampage through a choked up city traffic. Relax, what’s the rush! Your motorcycle is not enjoying the unnecessary stress anyways. And why can’t some of us ever ride straight? Why all that weaving around from lane to lane and dancing with your motorcycle. You want to dance so badly? We have the right place for you. They call it the discotheque and there’s plenty of it around town. Give the roads a break. And for all those wanna-be racers, here’s a bit of a shocking revelation. You actually go faster when you ride straight!

NO GRIP ON HANDLEBARS

Most riders can be seen casually holding on to the handlebars when riding, and some even go to the extent of riding with one only hand on the grip. But doing so increases the chances of your motorcycle heading in the wrong direction, should there be any sudden disturbance in the balance of your motorcycle. So always hold on to the handlebars firmly to keep your grip over rough surfaces and sudden changes in directions due to obstructions on the road. This permits you to use the proper muscles for precision steering.

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SLANTED FEET

We have odd trends of trying to look cool when riding a motorcycle. And having both your feet angled on the foot pegs with the toes pointed downward seem to be one of them. Get over it riders! This not only delays your gear shift timings, but might just be the last you will see of your toes when it slams hard into something concrete on an uneven road surface. When the motorcycle is moving, keep your feet firmly balanced on the footrests and near to the control so you can get to them fast when needed.

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HALFWAY HELMETS

Helmets are the most important safety gears when riding motorcycles. But it’s a popular culture, especially among the teens, to have their full face helmets put on only halfway till their foreheads. Seriously, how can juggling or balancing a helmet on your forehead like a lunatic be a cool style statement? So wear it the right way and make sure it’s strapped on well. It’s no pretty sight to have the helmet flying off during an accident and cracking your head open in the tarmac. Also, wearing helmets in such a fashion to have mobile conversation isn’t an excuse.

PUSHING YOUR LIMITS

We motorcyclist are one of the most egoistic lot on the road. Same reason why most of us just can’t stand the idea of someone zooming past us. It’s alright if you can keep up or overtake comfortably, but pushing yourself beyond your skill level can be disastrous. So always ride at your own pace within your personal controllable boundaries. Don‘t push yourself to keep up with more experienced riders, and do not give in to road rage and try to “get even” with another rider or motorist. The road is not the place to race and never let your biker ego get the better of your ability.

NOT MAINTAINING A SAFE DISTANCE

Some of us like to ride real close to other vehicles or are least bothered about a mightier vehicle following close behind. Now imagine what happens when the vehicle in front suddenly comes to a grinding halt or you need to immediately stop? It’s either ramming into the vehicle in the front or taking a huge leap into the air with a bump from behind. So either speed up ahead or let the vehicle behind pass. There’s good reason why our truck drivers have it written on their lorries - ‘Keep Safe Distance’. Position yourself well on the road and also avoid staying under the blind spots of larger cars, buses and trucks. Ride where the driver can see you in the mirrors.

DRINKING AND RIDING

You have probably already heard this from your loved ones nearly a million times. Let us say it again. Never ride a motorcycle under the heavy intoxication and influence of alcohol and drugs. Yes, you might feel like the most skilled rider on earth after a couple of drinks. But that’s just a part of the delusion that alcohol causes and rather massively cuts down on your reaction time. It may be hard when all your friends are drinking, but figure out what’s more important - being popular or being alive? facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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FORMULA 1 This is the ultimate test of man and machine - pushing car and driver to their absolute limits in pursuit of one simple goal. To be crowned the World Champion. INFO & PHOTOS: www.Formula1.com | Red Bull Content Pool Formula One, popularly known as F1 and officially referred to as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The 'Formula' designated in the name, refers to a set of rules with which all participants' cars must comply, while the ‘1’ denotes the championship’s status as the highest level of international motorsport recognized by the FIA. Its roots lie in pre-war Grand Prix racing which began as early as 1906, but it wasn’t until 1950 when the major races were brought together for the inaugural Formula One World Championship. Evolution then became revolution in the 1970’s when former team owner Bernie Ecclestone led the championship’s commercial explosion. Bernie rearranged the management of Formula One's commercial rights and instantly transformed the sport into a glamorous and exciting multi-billion dollar business. A F1 season now consists of a series of races, known as Grand Prix, held throughout the world on purpose-built circuits and public roads. While Europe is the sport's traditional base, and hosts about half of each year's races, the sport's scope has expanded significantly during recent years and an increasing number of Grand Prix are held on other continents. A Formula One Grand Prix event spans a weekend. It begins with two free practice sessions on Friday (except in Monaco, where Friday practices are

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moved to Thursday), and one free practice on Saturday. A qualifying session is then held after the last free practice session. This session determines the starting order for the race on Sunday. Every team in Formula One must run two cars in every session on a Grand Prix weekend, and every team may use up to four drivers in a season. The results of each race are evaluated using a points system to determine two annual World Championships, one for the Drivers and one for the Constructors. Only the top ten cars are awarded points, with the winner receiving 25 points. The racing drivers, constructor teams, track officials, organisers, and circuits are all required to be holders of valid Super Licences, the highest class of racing license issued by the FIA. With sponsors pouring in the big bucks to allow the world’s biggest performance car manufacturers to produce some of the most technologically-advanced machines ever to race, F1 cars boast of impressive performance figures. They are the fastest multi-turn circuit-racing cars in the world capable of running approximately 305kms every race day. Firstly, they weigh just 690kgs, including the driver. The body is made out of ultra-strong, lightweight carbon fiber that has spent hundreds of hours being refined in a wind tunnel to ensure it produces huge amounts of downforce with as little drag as possible.

Secondly, the V6s engines put out around 600bhp and the two ERS systems (ERS-K and ERS-H) will give drivers an additional 160bhp or so for approximately 33 seconds per lap. So from a standing start, an F1 car will accelerate from 0-100 kmph in about 1.5 seconds and after five seconds will be travelling at 200 kmph in fourth gear. Top speed in seventh can be as high as 350 kmph. Braking is equally impressive. The carbon brakes can scrub off 230 kmph in less than two seconds!! The 2014 Formula One season will be the 65th season of the Formula One World Championship. Eleven teams and twentytwo drivers will compete in nineteen Grand Prix for the World Drivers' and World Constructors' Championships. Sebastian Vettel will start the season as the defending Drivers' Champion after securing his fourth consecutive title at the 2013 Indian Grand Prix. His team, Red Bull Racing, will start the season as the defending Constructors' Champions, having also won their fourth consecutive championship in India. Watch the excitement unfold from the 16th of March, 2014.

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THE NEW REGULATIONS FOR 2014 Every year the technical regulations governing F1 are rewritten. The 2014 season brings with it some of the biggest changes to Formula One racing with plenty of technical regulation changes for the upcoming season. We guide you through the most important rule revisions.

NEW POWER UNITS

This is one of the most significant changes in F1's sporting history. This year the championship will see the introduction of a revised engine formula, in which the previous 2.4 litre V8 engine configuration will be replaced with a new formula specifying a 1.6 litre turbocharged V6 engine that incorporates an energy recovery system into its build with two Energy Recovery Systems (ERS). As well as generating energy under braking, ERS units also generate power using waste heat from the engine’s turbocharger. The 2014 V6s now put out around 600bhp with eight forward gears instead of the seven. However, the two ERS systems (ERS-K and ERS-H) will give drivers an additional 160bhp or so for approximately 33 seconds per lap.

NOSE

There’s a big change to the height of the nose tip, which drops from a maximum height of 550 mm to a maximum of 185 mm. The high nose has been useful for guiding airflow under the car, but it’s also viewed as a risk in launching accidents where one car impacts the rear of another and flies into the air.

POINTS

This one's a bit controversial. Double drivers’ and constructors’ points will be awarded at the final race of the 2014 Formula One season in order to maximise focus on the championship until the end of the campaign.

POLE POSITION TROPHY

A new trophy will be awarded to the driver who scores the most pole positions during the season. In the event of a tie, the trophy will be awarded to the driver who holds the greatest number of second places. If there is still a tie, the greatest number of third places will be taken into account and so on until a winner emerges.

F1 2014 RACE CALENDAR The 2014 calendar will feature substantial revisions from the 2013 season. The Russian Grand Prix will be held for the first time in a century at the Sochi International Street Circuit in Sochi, and the Austrian Grand Prix will be revived, with the race to be held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The Indian Grand Prix will be discontinued for one year ahead of a move to an early-season date in 2015, whilst the Korean Grand Prix has been removed from the schedule entirely.

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14 - 16 March 28 - 30 March 04 - 06 April 18 - 20 April 09 - 11 May 22 - 25 May 06 - 08 June 20 - 22 June 04 - 06 July 18 - 20 July 25 - 27 July 22 - 24 August 05 - 07 September 19 - 21 September 03 - 05 October 10 - 12 October 31 Oct - 02 Nov 07 - 09 November 21 - 23 November

Rolex Australian Grand Prix Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Ubs Chinese Grand Prix Gran Premio De España Pirelli Grand Prix De Monaco Grand Prix Du Canada Grosser Preis Von Österreich Santander British Grand Prix Grosser Preis Santander Von Deutschland Pirelli Magyar Nagydíj Shell Belgian Grand Prix Gran Premio D’italia Singapore Grand Prix Japanese Grand Prix Russian Grand Prix United States Grand Prix Grande Prêmio Do Brasil Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Albert Park Sepang International Circuit Bahrain International Circuit Shanghai International Circuit Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit De Monaco Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Red Bull Ring Silverstone Circuit Hockenheimring Hungaroring Circuit De Spa-Francorchamps Autodromo Di Monza Marina Bay Street Circuit Suzuka Circuit Sochi International Street Circuit Circuit Of The Americas Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace Yas Marina Circuit

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FORMULA 1 2014 TEAMS AND DRIVERS FIA has released the teams and drivers line-up for the 2014 F1 season. Here is a brief detail on the teams and drivers who will be pushing their limits for the crown in the premier class of single seater auto racing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Formula 1.

LOTUS DRIVERS: Romain Grosjean - #8 Pastor Maldonado - #13 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Renault E22

MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS DRIVERS: Lewis Hamilton - #44 Nico Rosberg - #6 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Mercedes F1 W05

SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO DRIVERS: Daniil Kvyat - #26 Jean-Eric Vergne - #26 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Renault STR9

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CATERHAM DRIVERS: Kamui Kobayashi - #10 Marcus Ericsson - #9 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Renault CT05

MARUSSIA DRIVERS: Jules Bianchi - #17 Max Chilton - #4 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Ferrari MR03

SAHARA FORCE INDIA DRIVERS: Nico Hulkenberg - #27 Sergio Perez - #11 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Mercedes VJM07

SCUDERIA FERRARI DRIVERS: Fernando Alonso - #14 Kimi Raikkonen - #7 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Ferrari F14 T

INFINITI RED BULL RACING DRIVERS: Daniel Ricciardo - #3 Sebastian Vettel - #1 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Renault RB10

McLAREN MERCEDES DRIVERS: Jenson Button - #22 Kevin Magnussen - #20 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Mercedes MP4-29

SAUBER DRIVERS: Adrian Sutil - #99 Esteban Gutierrez - #21 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Ferrari C33

WILLIAMS DRIVERS: Felipe Massa - #19 Valtteri Bottas - #77 ENGINE: CAR NAME: Mercedes FW36

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MOTO GP

THE PINNACLE OF MOTORCYCLE RACING

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Riders relentlessly push each other around the challenging circuits, seemingly defying the laws of gravity while leaning into the corners, and charge along the straights at phenomenal speeds in excess of 340kmph. At times, they lose control of their bikes and take a tumble and slide across the asphalt or gravel traps. Some walk away without a scratch while some get seriously injured, and occasionally the risks are not always limited to injuries… But regardless, the racers still get back on the saddle and continue to push boundaries, just to achieve that crowning glory of being the ultimate champion of motorcycle racing. That's MotoGP for you, in its pure form. Nothing else ever comes close to generating such an exhilarating and thrilling experience. MotoGP is the premier World Championship of motorcycle racing where the world’s best riders line the grid aboard exclusive multimillion dollar cutting-edge factory machinery and push technical boundaries over 19 races held around the globe. Established as a World Championship by the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) in 1949,

MotoGP is now into its 65th year with a rich history of motorcycle racing. It is the oldest motorsports championship in the world now administrated by commercial rights owners Dorna Sports under the supervision of the FIM. It is closely followed by millions of fans across the globe through various mediums, with more than 2.4 million people walking through the gates of the circuits to watch MotoGP in 2013. A 19-race calendar has been set for the season and the level of anticipation is already on an all-time high with the first race of the championship set for the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar at the Losail International Circuit on 23rd March, 2014. With the talented Marc Márquez looking forward to defend his championship title in the MotoGP category, and grand prix heavyweights like Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa all set to push their limits along with promising rookies like 2013 Moto2 Champion Pol Espargaro, Scott Redding and Mike di Meglio, the level of competition this season is already looking exceptionally promising.

MOTO GP 2014 RACE CALENDAR The 2014 calendar sees the addition of two South American races which will be the series' first visit to the continent since 2004. A race in Argentina at the newly upgraded Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo and a race in Brazil at the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet are the new race circuits for the season. The standalone MotoGP race at Laguna Seca, a mainstay since 2005, has though been discontinued. Here’s a look at the 19-race calendar for the upcoming 2014 season.

DATE

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CIRCUIT

23 MARCH 13 APRIL 27 APRIL 4 MAY 18 MAY 1 JUNE 15 JUNE 28 JUNE 13 JULY 10 AUGUST 17 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 14 SEPTEMBER 21 SEPTEMBER 28 SEPTEMBER 12 OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER 26 OCTOBER 9 NOVEMBER

Commercial Bank Grand Prix Of Qatar Red Bull Grand Prix Of The Americas Gran Premio Red Bull De La República Argentina Gran Premio Bwin De España Monster Energy Grand Prix De France Gran Premio D’italia Tim Gran Premi Monster Energy De Catalunya Tt Assen Eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix Bwin Grand Prix České Republiky Hertz British Grand Prix Gran Premio Di San Marino E Della Riviera Di Rimini Gran Premio De Aragón Grande Prêmio Do Brasil Airasia Grand Prix Of Japan Australian Grand Prix Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix Gran Premio Generali De La Comunitat Valenciana

Losail International Circuit Circuit Of The Americas Autódromo Termas De Río Hondo Circuito De Jerez Le Mans Circuit Mugello Circuit Circuit De Barcelona TT Assen Circuit Sachsenring Indianapolis Motor Speedway Automotodrom Brno Silverstone Circuit Misano World Circuit Marco Simocelli Motorland Aragón Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet Twin Ring Motegi Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Sepang International Circuit Circuit Ricardo Tormo

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THE BASICS OF MOTO GP CATEGORIES On a Grand Prix weekend, there is a race in three categories. Along with the premier MotoGP class, there are also two ultracompetitive World Championship Grand Prix categories – Moto2 and Moto3. MotoGP is the ultimate test for the finest talents in motorcycle racing, in which the maximum engine capacity has been restricted to 4-stroke 1000cc engines, and the minimum age for riders is 18 years old. Formerly labelled ‘500cc’, the premier category of the championship underwent a major change in 2002 with new technical regulations permitting the introduction of four-stroke machinery and increasing the engine capacity to 990cc, thus becoming MotoGP. From 2007 the rules were altered, limiting engine capacity to 800cc, and once again from 2012, setting the maximum engine displacement at 1000cc. Moto2 bikes are powered by a 4-stroke 600cc engine producing around 140bhp, which is all supplied by Honda. The bodywork design and construction of the chassis is free for all teams, though within the constraints of the FIM Grand Prix Technical Regulations. The minimum age for riders in Moto2 is 16. Moto3 is powered by 4-stroke 250cc single-cylinder motorcycles with riders not exceeding a maximum age of 28 and within the minimum age of 16.

NOTHING ELSE EVER COMES CLOSE TO GENERATING SUCH AN EXHILARATING AND THRILLING EXPERIENCE.

RACE FORMAT A Grand Prix event takes place over three days, with the first two of those for practice and qualification for each class. The third day is race-day. After warm-up sessions for each category on race-day, the smallest category - which is Moto3 - takes to the track first, with the Moto2 class following and then finally the premier MotoGP event. However, this can be subject to change. Races vary in length between 95-130kms and normally last between 40-45 minutes, conforming to a set number of laps, which differs at each track. Pit-stops are rare but permitted, and are especially applicable only for MotoGP riders in changeable weather conditions when riders can enter the pit-lane and switch machines to one fitted with different spec tyres.

THE COMPETITION Riders and Constructors compete for respective FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix titles in each category. Teams, meanwhile, compete for a different MotoGP Team Championship as there are different teams competing on machinery from the same manufacturer, such as Yamaha Factory Racing and Tech3 Yamaha.

POINTS SYSTEM For riders, the points which count towards their World Championship total will be those gained in each race. For Constructors, only the highest placed motorcycle of a Constructor will gain points, according to the position in the race. For Teams, all points scored by the riders in the team, including substitutes or replacements, will count towards the Team Championship. However, wild card riders will not score points for the Team Championship. Championship Points achieved range from 25 to 1 depending on the position achieved. In the event of a tie in the number of points, the final positions will be decided on the basis of the number of best results (number of first places, number of second places etc.). In the event that there is still a tie then, the date in the Championship at which the highest place was achieved will be taken into account with precedence going to the latest result.

KEY RULES AND FLAGS Riders have to strictly respect all the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix rules and codes. During the course of a Grand Prix, flags and warning lights are also used to advise and warn the riders, providing them with critical information about the race. So breaking rules on track and/or ignoring flag instructions can result in various punishments for the riders depending on the seriousness of the infringement. Punishments range from warnings, fines, ride through penalties, changes of race position, time penalties, disqualifications, withdrawals of Championship points to suspensions or exclusions.

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MOTO GP 2014 TEAMS AND RIDERS FIM has released the Teams and Riders line-up for the 2014 MotoGP season. Here is a brief detail on the teams and riders who will be pushing their limits for the crown in the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing – MotoGP.

AVINTIA RACING RIDERS: Hector Barbera - #8 Mike Di Meglio - #63 BIKE: FTR Kawasaki

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DUCATI TEAM

RIDERS: Karel Abraham - #17 BIKE: Honda RCV1000R

RIDERS: Hiroshi Aoyama - #7 Nicky Hayden - #69 BIKE: Honda RCV1000R

RIDERS: Andrea Dovizioso - #4 Cal Crutchlow - #35 BIKE: Ducati GP14

GO & FUN HONDA GRESINI

IODA RACING PROJECT

LCR HONDA MOTO GP

RIDERS: Alvaro Bautista - #19 Scott Redding - #45 BIKE: Honda RC213V / Honda RCV1000R

RIDERS: Danilo Petrucci - #9 Leon Camier - #12 BIKE: Aprilia ART

RIDERS: Stefan Bradl - #6 BIKE: Honda RC213V

MONSTER YAMAHA TECH3

NGM MOBILE FORWARD RACING

PAUL BIRD MOTORSPORT

RIDERS: Bradley Smith - #38 Pol Espargaro - #44 BIKE: Yamaha M1

RIDERS: Aleix Espargaro - #41 Colin Edwards - #5 BIKE: FTR Yamaha M1

RIDERS: Broc Parkes - #23 Michael Laverty - #70 BIKE: PBM Aprilia

PRAMAC RACING

REPSOL HONDA TEAM

YAMAHA FACTORY RACING

RIDERS: Andrea Iannone - #29 Yonny Hernandez - #68 BIKE: Ducati GP14 / Ducati GP13

RIDERS: Dani Pedrosa - #26 Marc Marquez - #93 BIKE: Honda RC213V

RIDERS: Jorge Lorenzo - #99 Valentino Rossi - #46 BIKE: Yamaha M1

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1342 5M 85 110 165 Y Y Y N Y N Y N N Himchuli Auto International, Kupundole Tel: 5521730

GREAT WALL 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

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Updated February 2014

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

HONDA Models Accord 2.4 MT

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

City SMT

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

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194

420

210

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Bluetooth

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ABS

Airbags

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Power (BHP)

Gearbox

Cubic Capacity (CC)

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

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Pajero Sport GLX

1,30,00,000

Sunroof

Bluetooth

Fog Lamps

Leather Seats

Steering Adjust

Climate Control

Remote Locking

ABS

Airbags

Top Speed (KMPH)

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Gearbox

Cubic Capacity (CC)

TECHNICAL Pajero GLS 3.0 V6

EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY

2972 5M 185 267 175 Y NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

85,00,000 2477 5M 175 400 N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Dugar Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, Balaju Tel: 4362992 | 4350912

NISSAN 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

110

148

Tiida Sedan M

1598

110

153

170

X-Trail

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88,00,000 1995 6A 150 320 185 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Nemlink Int’l Traders Pvt. Ltd, Panipokhari Tel: 4006528 | 4410323

PERODUA Models MYVI SX

27,00,000 1298 5M 86 116 NA N N Y N Y N Y N N

Viva 850

19,45,000

847 5M 53 76 NA Y N N 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

SSANGYONG

Constant Business Group Pvt. Ltd, Naxal Tel: 2297455

Models Korando Active

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

Rexton

59,75,000 2696 5M 160 340 180 Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y

Actyon Sports

34,75,000 1998 5M 140 310 NA Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y

SUBARU

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

Models Forester

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90,00,000 2498 5M 230 320 NA Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 95,00,000 (A/T)

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ABS

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Power (BHP)

Gearbox

Cubic Capacity (CC)

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EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY Arun Intercontinental Traders, Jhamsikhel Tel: 5547165 | 5547166

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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Power (BHP)

Gearbox

Price (NRs)

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Updated February 2014

EXTRA FEATURES AND SAFETY

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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Cubic Capacity (CC)

Updated April 2012

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)

Top Speed (KMPH)

Gears

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Cubic Capacity (CC)

Price (NRS)

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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

COOL BOY

DUE

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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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Mileage (KMPL)

Ground Clearance (MM)

Wheelbase (MM)

Dry Weight (KG)

BAJAJ

Height (MM)

Length (MM)

Top Speed (KMPH)

Gears

Torque (NM)

Power (BHP)

Cubic Capacity (CC)

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140

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

120 N/A 780 1380

DEMAK

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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Dry Weight (KG)

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

HARTFORD

Height (MM)

Length (MM)

12.5/7500

Gears

13.5/8500

Torque (NM)

149

Power (BHP)

2,99,000

Cubic Capacity (CC)

VR 150H

Price (NRS)

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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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Updated February 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

1,48,000

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

All prices are subject to change withoutpriornotice.Pleaseconfirm with the showroom for accuracy.

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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 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

SACHS

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

1,85,000

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

TVS

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

2,11,900

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

1,43,900

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

1,56,900

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

2,16,900

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

SS 125

1,73,900

123

11/7500

10.4/6500

110

N/A

795

1295

155

110

SZ-R 1,88,900 (DISK)

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

1,60,900

123

10.8/7500

10.4/6500

105

N/A

795

1300

180

115

13.5

YZF R15 V2

3,22,900

149.8

17/8500

15/7500

135

N/A

790

1290

160

120

YZF-R6

20,47,900

599

122/14500 65.7/10500

N/A

850

1375

130

175

XJ6

15,17,900

600

78/10000

N/A

785

1440

140

190

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