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We’ve had an ongoing love affair with cars and open roads. To be honest, there are very few things that hold as much appeal as the classic road trip that takes us away from the city. This month we were lucky enough to take a road trip to the Mithila culture Capital: Janakpur. And we did it in Tata’s newest offering the Tiago. We’ve laid out the beautiful road trip inside along with the review.

Sticking to the travel motif and the fast trending adventure motorcycling scene is the purpose built Mahindra Mojo. Competing head on with the Himalayan, check out our test ride to see if the Mojo lives up to the five year time gap that it took to come from concept to being production ready. We even had the chance to talk to Karma, an avid motorcyclist who has several stories about his exciting road trips. Read more about it and his auto-obsession in our ‘My Autolife’ section.

Another exciting product on review is the Honda Navi, one of the funkiest two wheelers in town. And representing the opposite side of the spectrum we have the sensible Hero I Smart 110.

We have a heavy issue on our hands, one that we had a lot of fun making. Have fun going through our reviews and adventures.

Until next time. Cheers!

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IN CONVERSATION WTIH SIRAJ PANT DGM-SALES, MARKETING & STRATEGY

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Hero iSmart 110 Nepal Stunt Battle 2016 KTM Mission Mustang Orange Tour

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ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN OWNERS’ RIDE TAKES PLACE Vivek Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, the sole authorised distributor of Royal Enfield motorcycles in Nepal, successfully organized the ‘Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners’ Ride’ on 10th December 2016. The ride which was flagged off from Royal Enfield’s showroom in Balkumari passed through Gwarko, Pulchowk, Kupondol, Jamal, Gongabu, Tokha, Shivapuri National Park, Dhikurebazaar, Bidur and Bataar before concluding in Nuwakot Durbar. The event saw the participation of 35 riders. During the event, a skill race competition was also organized where Shaquille Swanseii Ghotane grabbed the first position while Ramesh Dhungel and Dibesh Dangol grabbed the runner up positions respectively.

HERO ACHIEVER 150, SPLENDOR ISMART 110 & NEW SUPER SPLENDOR LAUNCHED NGM Hero, the sole authorised distributors of Hero Motocorp in Nepal, have launched three new motorcycles: all-new Achiever 150, Super Splendor and Splendor iSmart 110 in the Nepalese market. All these bikes get Hero’s i3s (Idle Start-Stop System) technology which switches off the engine when idle for 5 seconds and switches on after pressing the clutch.

The all-new Achiever gets an updated look with new headlights & winkers, large visor, bulging fender, cowl with new graphics, new enlarged fuel tank with flush type lid, rear fairing, tail light, RR grip and muffler cover. In addition, the motorcycle is loaded with comfort and utility features, such as, new analog digital speedometer with side stand indicator, larger fuel tank and new seat profile & texture. It also comes with the firstin-class Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) feature. The bike is powered by a new BS-IV compliant 149.2cc, air cooled, fourstroke, single cylinder engine which is capable of producing 13.4bhp and peak torque of 12.8 Nm. Similarly, the new Splendor iSmart 110 has also been launched in the Nepalese market . The iSmart 110 is the first motorcycle completely designed and developed in house by the company.

Riding on new frame and design, the iSmart 110 features a completely new BS-IV compliant 110cc TOD (Torque on Demand) engine which produces a maximum power output of 9.4 bhp @ 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 9 Nm @ 5500 rpm.

Likewise, the all-new Super Splendor is also available. Powering the new Super Splendor will be a 124.7cc, 4-stroke, singlecylinder, air-cooled engine which will deliver a maximum power of 8.99bhp at 7000rpm and 10.35Nm of torque at 4000 rpm.

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LAMBORGHINI & IXOOST PRESENT ESAVOX CARBON FIBRE DOCKING STATION The Automobili Lamborghini carbon fibre docking station speaker is the result of an exclusively Italian collaboration between the Raging Bull firm and iXOOST. Meticulous research of the Lamborghini design has led iXOOST to create a carbon fibre docking station that immediately recalls the style of Lamborghini.

ESAVOX has been produced like an extreme car: monocoque chassis in carbon fiber, polymerised in autoclave at 6 bar, original Lamborghini exhaust system with bass reflex pressure control, passive shock absorber system to dampen vibrations of the

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EMIRATES SKYCARGO LAUNCHES EMIRATES SKYWHEELS Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has launched Emirates SkyWheels – a specialised transportation product for high value automobiles. Through its latest offering Emirates SkyCargo will provide customers a complete transportation solution for vehicles such as classic, luxury and sports cars, across its network. Customers who would like to have their cars transported can choose between Emirates SkyWheels Premium and Emirates SkyWheels Advanced.

The customisable Premium product package covers door-to-door transportation of the vehicle from select origins and destinations. It includes collection of the vehicle from its home and delivery overseas, in addition to export and import customs clearance processes for the vehicle at both ends of the journey.

Additional road and transport insurance is also available under the Premium option. Emirates SkyWheels Advanced will offer seamless airportto-airport transportation for automobiles. Emirates SkyCargo offers complete round trip handling of vehicles under both Premium and Advanced products.

Emirates SkyWheels is backed by the expertise of highly qualified staff across Emirates SkyCargo’s global network of over 150 destinations in 6 continents, who are specifically trained on loading and unloading vehicles from aircraft with the utmost attention to care and safety. In addition to state of the art cargo terminals in Dubai featuring dedicated storage space for vehicles, Emirates SkyCargo also boasts a modern fleet of over 245 widebody aircraft including 15 freighters; 13 Boeing 777Fs and two B747400ERFs.

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UNVEILED: 2018 FORD ECOSPORT Ford has introduced the all-new EcoSport for the North American market. The 2017 Ford Ecosport facelift will be launched in the Indian market only next year. The compact SUV will be imported from India.

The Ecosport facelift now looks bolder and more athletic. It will be powered by a 1.0-liter threecylinder turbocharged EcoBoost engine with a frontwheel drive or an optional 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine. Drivers opting for the 2.0-liter engine get Ford’s Intelligent 4WD standard. Both come with six-speed automatic transmissions.

The 2018 Ford EcoSport will also see interior updates.

It will come equipped with a 10-speaker, 675-watt sound system developed by Bang & Olufsen Play.

EcoSport makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family with SYNC 3, Ford’s communications and entertainment system. The 8-inch screen gives frontrow occupants easy access to operate available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto commands, and B&O PLAY audio settings.

Customers looking to stand apart from the crowd will find plenty of ways to personalize their EcoSport.

Along with 10 exterior color choices, there are seven ambient lighting options and four trim level offerings – S, SE, SES and Titanium. All series feature a swinggate-style tailgate. The EcoSport will arrive in the USA in early 2018.

HONDA WR-V CROSSOVER MAKES ITS GLOBAL DEBUT The Honda WR-V crossover has made its global debut at the 2016 Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil. Dubbed as a ‘Winsome Runabout Vehicle’, the Honda WR-V is essentially a crossover of the Jazz. As per reports, the WR-V will make its India debut next year.

Styling wise, the WR-V gets a bold and rugged look that comprises of large headlamps with LED DRLs, thick chrome strip across the grille, re-sculpted bonnet, fog lamps, and silver skid plates. The side profile of the WR-V and Jazz look the same. However, the WR-V gets black cladding across the wheel arches and side skirts, bigger wheels and roof rails. At the rear, the WR-V features a new bumper, new tail lights and integrated silver skid plate.

The WR-V is expected to be powered by the Honda Fit’s 1.5L Flex-fuel i-VTEC four cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual or CVT, which sends power to the front wheels.

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2017 KTM DUKE 200 & 250 DETAILS REVEALED KTM has revealed the details of the upcoming 200 Duke along with the 250 Duke which is available in some international markets.

Both these models draw heavy inspirations from the KTM 1290 SuperDuke. However, both models miss out the split headlamps as seen on the new 390 Duke.

The new KTM 250 Duke is powered by a 249cc single-cylinder, water-cooled, 4-stroke engine which makes 31 bhp of maximum power along with a peak torque output of 24 Nm while power is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed gearbox. The 250 Duke also gets the new exhaust system and slipper clutch. However, it misses out on ride-by-wire technology and the new TFT display. Stoppage power comes through 300 mm front disc with 4-piston caliper along with 230 mm rear disc with 2-piston caliper from Bybre. Similarly, a dual channel 9M Bosch ABS system is standard. The fuel tank can now store 13.4 litre of fuel.

Like the 250 Duke, the upcoming KTM 200 Duke will share most of its styling cues with its bigger siblings. It will be powered by a 199.5 cc single-cylinder engine that is expected to develop 24.6 bhp. KTM has already started testing the new 200 Duke on Indian roads. Expect the bike to launch in the second quarter of 2017.

RENAULT KWID EASY-R AMT NOW AVAILABLE IN INDIA Renault India has launched the Kwid 1.0-L Easy-R AMT in the Indian market at a very attractive pricing of INR 4.25 lakhs. The first-in-segment AMT is only available in the top-end RxT (O) grade. The Easy-R gear box can be operated with an innovative shift control dial that will be positioned below the infotainment system on the centre console. The Innovative Shift Control Dial with three modes Reverse – Neutral – Drive has been smartly designed for ease of use.

Powering the car is a 999cc three-cylinder SCe engine paired with a 5-speed Easy-R AMT. The engine makes 67bhp of peak power and 91Nm of peak torque. Renault claims a fuel efficiency of 24.04 km/l, slightly more fuel efficient than the manual variant.

Apart from several active and passive safety equipments, the Renault Kwid AMT takes safety to the next level by offering firstin-class pro-sense seat-belt pretensioners with load limiters, an important safety feature that is usually offered in upper segment cars. Other features on the Kwid AMT include a touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and fully digital instrument cluster.

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HYUNDAI INDIA ROLLS OUT 7 MILLIONTH CAR A white Hyundai Creta Automatic had the distinction of creating history in the Hyundai world by being the 7 millionth car, rolled off the production lines at Hyundai Motor India’s state of the art facility in Sriperumpudur near Chennai, India.

With this, Hyundai Motors India achieved the distinction of being the second best position amongst its overseas peers, only after China, in Hyundai Motor Group and the first auto manufacturer, in India to achieve this feat in a record time within 18 years of commercial operation, proving once again that HMI can cross the 1 million mile stone, at an average of every 18 months.

HMIL rolled out its first million car, a Santro, in 2006 just 8 years after commencement of commercial production in 1998.

Thereafter, production picked up momentum, with the next million milestone being achieved within an average of 18 -19 months. The 5 millionth car was flagged off in October 2013 by Hyundai’s brand ambassador Shahrukh Khan. HMIL has held the top exporter position consistently for 12 years since 2004 with a volume of 24,64,723 to date, while being instrumental in making Chennai port vibrant. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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I used to own a Tata Movus before getting the Safari Storme. The Movus was a good SUV, however, after the production stopped in the Indian market, I had no options but upgrade to another SUV. It was during the same time, I was invited to Tata Motors Nepal Car Mela where the Safari Storme grabbed my attention. I immediately made a decision to upgrade to the Storme since Sipradi also provided amazing valuation for the Movus.

The exterior of the Storme is appealing with its striking looks and well-built architecture.

On the inside, the Storme is equally spacious and comfortable. The Safari Storme is wellknown for its off-road prowess. I have driven the safari to quite a few places outside the valley and I am planning to do a road-trip soon.

Prem Prasad Baral Retired Government Official

What makes the Storme distinct from other SUVs are its excellent handling, easy manoeuvrability and brilliant performance.

The SUV provides a great ride quality. The suspension system provides a smooth ride without much hindrance and the tires feel well-planted on the roads.

As with the aftersales service, I am very much satisfied with Sipradi. I am impressed with Sipradi’s extensive service centres throughout the country. To conclude, I would definitely recommend the Safari Storme to anyone looking to buy a new SUV.

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Engine Type: 2.2L Varicor Displacement: 2179 cc Max. Power: 140 BHP@4000 RPM Max. Torque: 320 NM@1700 RPM Transmission: Manual, 5-speed Ground Clearance: 200 mm Tank Capacity: 55 Litres

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THE 10TH-GEN HONDA CIVIC ROLLS IN Virtually everything about the 2016 Honda Civic is new – an all-new vehicle architecture, sporty and sophisticated new interior and exterior styling, a more spacious and high-quality cabin, advanced new engines, and a host of new premium features and technologies.

The creation of this new 10th-generation Civic represents one of the most comprehensive and ambitious newmodel developments ever undertaken

by Honda, requiring an unprecedented commitment of R&D resources and Honda engineering prowess. While the development of the Civic Sedan was led by a North American team – a first for Honda and Civic – the overall Civic series involves design and engineering teams from Honda R&D, sales and manufacturing operations around the world, especially in North America and Japan, but also in Europe, South America and Asia.

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The result of these efforts is a completely reimagined and reinvented new Civic, the sportiest Civic ever, and a new benchmark in the compact class in terms of spaciousness, fuel efficiency, safety features, interior quality and dynamic performance.

Major new technologies, features and capabilities of the 2016 Civic Sedan, depending on trim, are as follows:

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POWERTRAIN: Turbocharged 1.5-liter DOHC directinjected engine BODY AND CHASSIS: ACE™ body structure with new crash stroke design (Honda and Civic first) for improved collision performance in a sportier, more compact front frame design Ultra-high-strength steel B-pillars and rear frame rails with selectively-tempered “soft zones” for reduced weight and enhanced collision performance (Civic first) Hydraulic compliance bushings for premium levels of ride quality and road vibration isolation (Civic first) Agile Handling Assist brake torque vectoring for cornering precision and stability (Civic first) Dual-pinion electric power steering with variable gear ratio for improved steering feel and maneuverability (Civic first) EXTERIOR: Available LED exterior lighting Complete underbody covering for fuel efficiency and cabin quietness Flush mounted, acoustic glass windshield Capless refueling INTERIOR: Most spacious cabin in the compact class New ultra-thin A-pillars for enhanced forward visibility Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto2 and Apple CarPlay®3 compatibility (Civic first) Premium comfort and convenience features including Remote Engine start, Smart Entry with Push Button Start, electronic parking brake, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated rear seats and rain-sensing wipers SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE: Honda Sensing™ safety and driverassistive technologies New crash stroke front frame design

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Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul. As clichéd and overused as the saying may be there is some truth to it. We’re not taking anything away from cars though, there is plenty of fun to be had in them if you use them properly; but there is good reason to why the idea of chasing the horizon on a motorcycle has captivated so many people.

Explaining this feeling to someone who has never ridden a motorcycle except for the sole purpose to get from point A to B is difficult, explaining it to those who have isn’t necessary. Nevertheless, adventure motorcycling has had a strong following the world over.

Not ones to fall behind, Nepal has had its share of passionate riders; Madhav Sharma set out to on a world tour on his Honda CG 125 in 1997. Through all obstacles, a broken foot and legal constraints and more, Madhav made it to Europe and back. It is an inspirational story for any motorcyclist, but the fact that he had to do it on a tiny 125cc engine sheds light on the dearth of touring motorcycles in the market.

The good news is the adventure motorcycle trend is catching on in our part of the world.

Royal Enfield got the ball rolling with The Himalayan which we had the chance to test out last month, and there is another offering from Mahindra that fills in the same gap: The Mahindra Mojo. Truth be told, the Mojo has been in the making for 5 years; that’s how long it took for it to go from a concept to a production model. With half a decade of Mahindra’s engineering efforts, the Mojo is here to represent the automobile makers in the adventure touring frontier.

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MAHINDRA HAVE EMPHASIZED ON THE FACT THAT THE MAHINDRA MOJO IS A SPORTS-TOURER AND IT LIVES UP TO THE CLAIMS.

STYLING AND FEATURES

The Mahindra Mojo is an acquired visual taste for many, it’s like the bitterness of coffee that you begin to like and love only after some time. But for some it’s just a bitter beverage that doesn’t fall under their consideration set at all. At our office, this discussion led to an all out debate and we had to wind things up before things got too heated. One thing we could all agree on was that the Mojo was distinctive.

The Mahindra Mojo gets bug-eyed twin headlamp with DRLs sitting on top with a short visor extending above it. A, how do we put it… ‘rib like chassis segment’ (twin pipes) flow under a massive chiseled fuel tank, that still belies its 21 liter capacity. The forks, chassis and swingarms get a golden color that stood out from the black color of the Mojo we were testing.

Move along to the side and you notice the massive front disc, the beefy upside down forks with a triple clamp for added rigidity and the radiator shrouds with silver fins. The back end tapers to a narrower design with LED tail lamps in the rear. What get the attention of many will be the twin exhausts (despite being a single cylinder unit), Pirelli Diablo Rossi II tyres and 320mm front discs that are the largest in the segment.

The Mahindra Mojo employs a semidigital instrument console with a plethora of details on tap. It also records the top speed achieved by the motorcycle. Actually, there’s plenty of gizmos on the Mojo that justifies their five years of fiddling. They have the roll-over sensor, which will cut off the fuel supply if it detects a sudden change in the bike’s angle to drastic levels

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and rear wheel lift in case of a crash. There’s also a limp home mode which limits the engine speed to a maximum of 5000 RPM, in case any sort of malfunction happens on the bike. The fit and finish quality is also of top quality.

PERFORMANCE

Mahindra have emphasized on the fact that the Mahindra Mojo is a sports-tourer and it lives up to the claims. The 292cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine makes a maximum power of 27bhp at 8,000rpm, and a maximum torque of 3kgm at 5,500rpm. It has a refined engine that doesn’t feel jumpy but rather exerts a linear rate of power through the rev ranges, pulling with vigor after 3000rpm. You’ll get to triple digits briskly and won’t complain if you decide to cruise at the speeds. You won’t complain either, on account of the plush and comfortable seating and riding position that the Mojo offers. But considering the lack of road space and road conditions you’re better off taking it easy at 80-90kmph.

Taking into account the fact that it falls on the heavier side of the spectrum it feels incredibly agile once it gets moving. Thanks to the amazing Pirelli rubbers the machine feels extremely well planted

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and stable through the straights and corners. The massive upside down forks up front and monoshock unit in the back did a good job of absorbing road undulations and providing sublime ride quality. Stopping power is one of the best in the segment too attributable to the 320mm petal discs up front and conventional discs on the rear as well; no ABS present though.

VERDICT

Mahindra met with a lot of scrutiny when they revealed the concept Mojo in 2010, but they stuck to their guns and came back five years later with a well refined tourer. And the extra deliberation might have been necessary considering the increasing lucrative nature of the segment. Royal Enfield already has a strong holding and Bajaj are raring to go with their Dominar, which means the Mojo has its work cut out for it.

Now, they’ve gone with a quirky design philosophy which is a hit or miss with the public.

But what everyone can agree on is its performance and cohesion with the segment requirements. The Mojo is a mile muncher in every sense of the word and for anyone looking to get one for the purpose it’s not far off from the target.

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Engine Type: Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine, 1 Cylinder, DOHC, EFI Displacement (cc): 295 Maximum Power: 26.8 BHP @8000 RPM Maximum Torque: 30 NM@ 5500 RPM Supply System: Fuel Injection Cooling System: Liquid Cooled Transmission: 6-speed Chassis/ Frame: Twin Tube Exposed Frame Coaxial Mounting of Engine Frame Swing Arm Suspension Front: Upside Down Forks, 143.5mm travel Suspension Rear: High pressure Gas Charged Mono Shock with Internal Floating Piston, 143mm travel Overall Dimensions (L/W/H): 2100/800/1165.5 mm Saddle height: 814.5 mm Brakes (Front/Rear): Disc/Disc Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 21 PRICE: Rs 5,80,000 CONTACT Agni Motoinc Pvt. Ltd Uttar Dhoka, Kathmandu facebook.com/mtwlnepal

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LAUNCHING SOON: APRILIA SR 150 After the success of the Vespa in the Nepalese premium scooter segment, D-Lifestyles, the sole authorized distributors of Piaggio group in Nepal, is looking to further strengthen its position in the scooter segment with the introduction of the Aprilia SR 150 scooter. The premium Italian scooter is targeted for people looking for the sensation of sports bikes coupled with the convenience of automatic scooters.

SPECIFICATIONS Displacement: 154.8cc, 4 Stroke Maximum power: 10.4 bhp @ 6750 RPM Maximum torque: 11.4 Nm @ 5000 RPM Fuel tank: 6.5 Litres Front suspension: Hydraulic doubletelescopic fork Rear suspension: Hydraulic shock absorber Brakes (Front/Rear): Disc/Drum

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The SR 150 is an excellent expression of Aprilia’s sport expertise and offers technological and style features superior to those of its direct competitors in its segment. It combines the feel of a sports bike with the ease of use of a scooter; it was designed and engineered in Italy and it will be built in the Piaggio Group’s Baramati facility, in the state of Maharashtra, India.

With all the typical features of the brand’s unmistakable sporty personality, the Aprilia SR 150 has an aggressive, sporty style and delivers performance at the top end of its category.

Aesthetically, a distinguishing characteristic are the large 14” five-spoke wheels, whose decisive racing design echoes Aprilia’s competition bikes, stars of the MotoGP circuits.

The Aprilia SR150 is powered by a 150cc SOHC air-cooled four stroke engine. The large telescopic front forks and 14 inch wheels with 120/70 section tyres on front and rear gives an aggressive stance to the scooter. The instrument console is a rather simple with twin pod analogue unit for speedometer, fuel gauge and odometer. The fuel tank capacity is 7 litres and seat height is 775mm. Braking duties are performed by 220mm disc brake at front and 140mm drum brake at the rear. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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For some 4 months, I had been wanting to get a new car, however, I had no idea what to get. But when I saw an advertisement of the Fiat Punto Pure on a local newspaper during with NADA Auto Show 2016, I did not hesitate. To me, the Punto Pure just looks very gentle and prestigious.

I love my Punto Pure from every aspect; especially the high ground clearance with spacious internal cabin. Moreover, I like how most of my friends have been fascinated with it. As far as the exteriors are concerned, it is very eye-catching with its smooth surface, tail lights, the whole design is just awesome. Likewise, the interior are also attractive.

I like how the cabin is comfortable and the booth is spacious.

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Personally, I view that this car to have been made for the Nepalese roads. Construction work hurdles, grass patches, mud paths, whatever it may be, the Punto Pure easily beats the obstacles and overcomes them. I have taken it on a long drive to the western part of Nepal for about three weeks. Nowhere did I come across a problem, the performance was, and still is, highly praiseworthy.

At some points while driving through the hill roads, I felt like I was driving a 4x4.

Now talking about the aftersales service, the Fiat showroom always has a friendly air. Service is good, nothing is to be said against it. As far as my view is concerned, I am proud to be the owner of Fiat Punto Pure. Apart from being the best family car, it is suited for every sort of professional. In comparison to other cars of similar range, Punto Pure is always a step ahead in my honest opinion.

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Getting on a motorcycle and heading out to kiss the horizon is what dreams are made of, at least for some of us. Karma has been an avid motorcyclist from the moment he got his hands on his father’s motorcycle, and unlike most families his was very supportive of the hobby. That led to several memorable experiences on motorcycles that Karma shared with us in this interview after his epic road trip to the beautiful Rara Lake in Mugu.

Here are the excerpts of our interview with the actor and motorcycle enthusiast, Karma.

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WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN RIDING AND MOTORCYCLES? It started with a kid’s penchant for bicycles. I took my grandfather’s classic buda cycle anywhere I could, even before I could reach the pedals; thanks to the old scissor technique. Soon after, my father bought me a small BMX bicycle. I think that’s where it all started.

Luckily, both my father and my grandfather were also interested in bikes and cars and they owned several motorcycles during their time. This was before authorized dealerships started in Nepal, they were the ones who initially brought the first Hondas and Suzukis into Nepal. They were proper fanatics, so much so that some of my father’s friends recognized him as ‘Honda’ a nickname he acquired. So my fascination in motorcycles was always bound to happen.

I first learned to ride a bike on an old Honda CG 125.

Later, my father sometimes let me ride his motorcycles on our occasional roadtrips to Pokhara. All of these experiences and moments culminated to my liking towards two wheelers.

WE KNOW YOU OWNED A SUZUKI DR 200, WAS THAT YOUR FIRST MOTORCYCLE? I got the DR around 2010 as I was already involved in a few movies and I wanted a nice bike and I got it. But the first motorcycle that I could really call mine was the Hero Splendor. And I have so many memories on it.

This was back when I just completed my SLC or somewhere around that time.

I didn’t have a driving license yet but that didn’t stop me and a few friends from heading out to Pokhara. I’m not proud of it but it was memorable; we ended up stranded there due to a nationwide strike.

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IT’S GREAT THAT YOU GO ON AS MANY ROADTRIPS AS YOUR SCHEDULE ALLOWS. ANY FUN STORIES YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? Several. After I got the DR I and a few friends rode to Pokhara. Late into the night someone brought up the idea of maybe going to Muktinath since we were already there to which we all agreed.

My motorcycle was purpose built for the terrain, my friends weren’t that lucky.

But it was an adventure that was worth every bit.

THERE ARE DIFFERENT REASONS FOR PEOPLE TO RIDE, WHAT’S YOURS? Riding has a different thrill and nothing else can compare. It is the epitome of freedom, you have the liberty to travel under your own command and enjoy every bit of it. You can just go with the flow; you may come across new places. In some ways it is a spiritual release which helps me focus about the things around me and after each bike ride I have found peace within myself. It is beyond words to me.

There was another ride toSwarga Dwari where I got the short end of the stick and ended up at the end of the pack. The roads were treacherous and it got dark fast, and to add to it it started raining.

The muddy tracks gave way and I had to stick as close to the wall as possible to avoid the cliff on the other side. I took a wrong turn and had to turn back a long way to find my friends. Now that I look back at it it was a lot of fun, but at the moment I was sort of petrified.

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE RE HIMALAYAN AND SUCCESSFULLY TAKING IT TO THE RARA LAKE. HOW WAS IT? It was always a dream for me to go there on my motorcycle and it was as good as I had hoped. There were more people who were supposed to go, but like most plans almost everyone backed out. I was determined to go and Nikun (Shrestha) agreed to come along. The best decision I’ve ever made.

WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT TRAVELLING FOR YOU? I love travelling, any kind and as an actor I get to travel a lot and I get to see new places, meet new people and explore amazing places. Not only just meeting people and seeing faces, I like to know more about the places, the history that surrounds it and the culture and the language and the stories of the people there.

The experience was simply sublime. But I suggest people to get a suitable bike for going off road, if you don’t own an off road motorcycle I recommend you hire one because it adds to the entire experience.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN YOUR GARAGE? A BMW GS, for sure. My ultimate dream is to ride around the world, at least Asia.

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AUTOLIFE INTERVIEW

THE GREAT REBUILD

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In the world of building motorcycles, Raajib Sayami is the torchbearer for Nepal. While some people drool over the newest and shiniest motorcycles Raajib breathes life into the souls of forgotten machines sculpting them into works of art. We caught up with the man himself to find out more about his latest build, the strikingly beautiful Junie.

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The project of RS Moto Workshop, which is run by me (Raajib) and my helping hand Laalu, circulates around the idea of rebuilding and -designing old motorcycles. Facing the law with its rules and regulations, summarised the criminalisation of our approach, we continue to work on these treasures, which came to Nepal back in the days.

Without us, those motorcycles would not be interesting and valuable for anybody due to taxes and accessibility to spare parts in our country. Due to legal issues we do not sell the refurbished motorcycles or custom them on demand for people. All in all, we do not consider building bikes a crime and, though it is illegal, we continue our project. Not only because of the fascination for motorcycles, but also the idea of bringing people with a common passion together.

Junie, a Honda CB 450, found her way to Nepal in 1969 and was used to escort governmental officials. After being exchanged and sold to a friend of mine, she ended up in my hands. As we cannot import used motorcycles to Nepal, hunting, finding and buying old bikes is a quite entertaining passion. For bringing Junie and me together, I dedicate this work to my friend, who initially bought her.

I have been always hunting old bikes and two of in total four CB 450 within Nepal are part of my collection. By the time the project of RS Moto Workshop was ready to go, I was not sure, on which bike I wanted to work first. In the end and without any big thoughts I started to work on my friend’s CB 450. It began with taking Junie into my container and doing it the brat style. She had been without

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shelter and exposed to all weather conditions for years without a carburetor and a spark plug, so the engine was full of water and most parts suffered large areas of rust. The first stage of this project started with rebuilding the engine. Due to the problematic accessibility of spare parts in Nepal, everything had to be imported. After giving orders online, I sanded down the frame, cut the rear end and weld the rear loop. I painted the frame afterwards and it was ready, when the spare parts for the engine arrived. Building the engine was a crazy experience. While trying to figure out the right timing on DOHC, piston hit the valve. Again, as I could not find a spare substitute, I had to place an order again. At the same time I found out, that the head cams were worn out, so I could deal with it in one fell swoop. This created the perfect time to clean up the engine case and buff it.

The front suspension was completely gone and, again, I could not find any 35mm fork tubes, so I got a pair of SR 400 from Thailand and made them fitting in the existing bottom fork. Additionally, I lowered the whole thing three inches to give it my preferred look. Also I laced a new 2.15 and 2.50 size wheels in an original CB 450 hubs and used Firestone ANS military tyre. When I received finally all the missing parts, I could finish the engine without any further complications and fixed it on the frame with a new Mikuni carburetor. Sadly, the bike did not fire up, as I had hoped. So, after another round of fixing the electric issues, Junie fired, running on dyna ignition coil with stock points. While sanding the tank another idea popped up in my mind: I painted the part with different layers

of varnish, sanded it again and put a clear coat on top. As I have seen my wife Sara working with typography, I decided to ask a common friend of us, Ujala Shrestha, due to Sara’s absence to work on it. I have been always tempted by the experiment of a wooden seat, as it is culturally considered holy around Nepal to sit on a wooden plank. I got Canadian maple, which is used for skateboards, pasted as many layers as needed, gave it a suitable shape fitting Junie and asked a local artisan to engrave the logo of RS Moto. As the bike was taking a proper shape, I needed to locate a battery. For this, I wanted to use a wooden box, made out of same Canadian maple we already used for the seat and brace the box with copper.

In the last step, I installed Ducati Monster 696 handlebars with biltwell grips, dime city cycles perch and levers.

I wanted this part to look very clean, so I relocated the headlight switch under the tank, as there was no space for it on the lamp, which came from a local car shop. And, finally, I used old Volkswagen ignition keys to start the bike and Junie came to life after a long time: The engine fires up properly, the carburetor is tuned, brakes are working and the sitting position feels perfect for me. Eventually, I test rode the bike. What a great satisfaction finally. Now, after finishing the technical part, I need to plan something to take my Junie for a long trip - without any cop hassle. For what I can say now, around town and for quick rides this motorcycle feels simply awesome.

And in the end, playing hide and seek with our beloved traffic police is always a fun game riding this motorcycle.

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Part minibike, part scooter, the Navi has been the most talked about two-wheeler this year. A quick glance at the Navi and you might understand from where the family genes came in. It holds a striking resembles to the eccentric Honda Grom – Honda’s little 125cc pocket rocket that has wowed riders all over the globe with a serious fun factor packed into a simple, lightweight design.

With the convenience of a scooter and stance of a motorcycle, the Honda Navi is a surprisingly offbeat approach by Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India. Disrupting the monotony of conventional looking scooters, the Navi is 100% developed by Honda R&D India from concept development to commercial production. We rode the Navi at Whoopee Land Amusement Park in Chobhar, a break from the usual test locations. Here are our first impressions of this petite stunner

STYLING

Okay, the Honda Navi isn’t a motorcycle or a scooter, and it feels odd at first but the unorthodox design makes it a real head turner on the road. Almost everything is refreshing and breaks free from the current pool of orthodox scooters.

The combination of quirky design elements to create something new is a welcome change in the current scene.

The Navi is all about compact proportions. The hexagonal headlamp in a grey housing gives a lot of character to the Navi. The wheels, forks, engine and exhaust have been finished in black. A simple old school analog instrument console reads out the speed and kilometres, and has telltale lights for indicator and headlight high-beam. However, it does miss out on the fuel gauge.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The Navi has been designed with the Honda Activa as the base. It shares almost all of its mechanicals including engine and chassis with the Activa. It gets the Activa’s soul with a slightly increased power output. The 110cc

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WHAT THIS BIKE LACKS IN POWER AND SPEED, IT MAKES UP FOR WITH NIMBLE AGILITY single cylinder, air-cooled, petrol engine makes 7.8bhp @ 7000rpm while delivering 9Nm @ 5500rpm. It is paired to a V-Matic automatic transmission.

The Navi also gets Honda’s intuitive HET (Honda Eco Technology) which aids in more fuel efficiency without decreasing power output.

RIDE AND HANDLING

What this bike lacks in power and speed, it makes up for with nimble agility. The upright riding position centred foot-pegs and raised handlebars and chunky foot pegs give it the motorcyclelike geometry. Although seat height is similar to the Activa, the Navi feels slightly taller because of the wider seat.

Should you push the throttle, the Navi is capable enough to reach a top speed of 85 kmph. The instant and linear acceleration is perfect for getting overtaking and sneaking through city riding. The Navi is extremely manoeuvrable and zippy, thanks to its light weight and narrow frame. It is 7 kg lighter than the Activa, which allows a more responsive engine with nimble characteristics. The Navi with its 1286mm wheelbase and

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sturdy tyres is stable at any speed. It is the best option if you are a city commuter.

Given the small size of the Navi, it’s not surprising that it comes built around a frame that has been pared down to the bare minimum. The underbone type construction uses the engine as a stressed member. It runs on 12” front and 10” rear wheels, each equipped with a 130mm drum-type braking unit, and gets tubeless tyres. It gets upside-down telescopic forks at the front and a hydraulic monoshock at the rear.

Although the Navi misses out Honda’s Combi-Braking System (CBS), the scooter’s drum brakes at the front and rear do a decent job of bringing it to halt. Besides, its nice to have a storage space enough for utilitarian or customization purposes.

VERDICT

Although the Navi’s styling may not be to everyone’s liking, it’s a straight up fantastic scooter.

Its fun factor is off the charts and it probably will put smile on people’s faces than just about anything currently in the local market. At Rs 1, 54,900, the ebullient Honda Navi does lives up to its hype.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type: Four Stroke, SI Engine Displacement (cc): 109.19 cc Max. Power Output: 7.83 Bhp@ 7000 RPM Max. Torque: 8.96 Nm @ 5500 RPM Starting Method: Electric/ Kick Transmission: Automatic (V-matic) Dimensions (L/W/H): 1805 mm/748mm/1039 mm Wheelbase (mm): 1286 Seat height (mm): 765 Ground Clearance (mm): 156 Frame: Under Bone Type Suspension (Front): Telescopic Suspension (Rear): Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type Brakes (Front/Rear): Drum/Drum Fuel tank capacity (Litres): 3.8 litres Kerb weight (kg): 101 PRICE: Rs 1,54,900

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AUTOLIFE PRODUCT WATCH

Dakar-Inspired Dual Sport Honda CRF250L Rally Is Pure Madness!

If you’re an off-road enthusiast, then surely this has to be top of your list? Just look at it! Inspired by the factory CRF450 Rally machine raced in the Dakar by Team HRC, and based on the standard CRF250L, the CRF250L Rally is a pure Dakar Madness.

At the front, the rally-type “floating” screen, fairing and radiator shrouds provide wind protection, with the rest of the machine showing off minimal MX style. The asymmetric headlights are LED, as are the turn signals.

A large fuel tank allows extensive range, and the new digital dash includes a fuel gauge and tachometer.

Long-travel suspension and high ground clearance enhance its long-distance off-road ability, and a larger floating front disc—plus ABS that can be switched off for the rear brake—delivers stopping power. The engine boasts solid bottom-end torque coupled with substantial top-end power, thanks to updates from the original CRF250L including revised PGM-FI and throttle body, a new airbox and a lightweight exhaust.

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DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION The CRF250L’s digital instrument cluster is new for 2017. Integrated with the headlight visor, it gives you all the information you need: Speedometer, clock, twin tripmeter, fuel gauge, and more. The CRF250L Rally’s digital instrument cluster tucks in behind the rallystyle windscreen, just like the big Dakar bikes.

DISC BRAKES The CRF250L models feature front and rear hydraulic discs for excellent stopping power and brake feel, both for on-road and off-road use.

SINGLE-CYLINDER ENGINE A single is the perfect choice for a bike like the CRF250L and CRF250L Rally. It’s light, simple, returns excellent fuel economy, and features a broad powerband with plenty of low-revving torque—just what you want in this type of a motorcycle.

STRONG STEEL FRAME A sturdy steel frame is strong and designed to survive in the real world of rough pavement or off-road trails.

COMFORTABLE SEATING POSITION With a long, motocross-style seat, you can move forward and back, left and right with ease, helping you navigate changing terrain in comfort.

CARGO CONVENIENCE Special cargo hooks make it easy to secure a light load to the passenger seat with bungee cords. It’s just another one of the nice touches that help make these bikes so versatile. It also has a storage box on the left side for small items you need to keep secure.

21-INCH/18-INCH FRONT AND REAR WHEELS A 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel give you a wide selection of tire choices for everything from serious off-road trail riding to smooth on-road adventures.

PRO-LINK® REAR SUSPENSION Thanks to our single-shock Pro-Link rear suspension, the CRF250L models deliver excellent comfort, traction and handling, while also improving rider confidence. The Rally’s suspension front and rear offers more travel and greater ground clearance.

INVERTED FORK An inverted Showa fork features large 43mm sliders. That makes it strong and helps add to the CRF250L model’s excellent handling in on or off-road conditions.

RALLY-BIKE STYLING The tall windscreen, the extra-coverage fairing and sidepanels, the blended, framemounted bodywork are all marks of a true rally machine. The new 2017 CRF250L Rally looks great, but you’ll appreciate the extra wind- and weather protection too.

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Owner’s Review Ever since the Skoda Rapid was launched, I found it to be very elegant and classy. The sedan had an aura of premiumness and the feel of driving it was superb. I felt that the car was a real value for money in the mid-sedan segment. The powerful engine, the smoothness of the ride, buttery steering and the 55 liter fuel tank makes the Rapid the best-in-segment sedan.

I love how Skoda’s signature grill and the raised bonnet create a wide V shape, giving the car a real solid look. The Rapid looks like a sleek business car. The dual tone of the dash board, quality materials and comfortable seats with ample of legroom take the cake for me.

The gearbox and steering are very smooth, which helps to easily navigate through the traffic. The suspension too is very good, but the ground clearance does raise some concern while driving on rough roads. I took the car to BP highway as well as some other highways of ours. The turns were taken with ease and the Rapid has the capacity to reach high speeds

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I am extremely satisfied with Skoda’s aftersales service. I am busy with my work mostly. So their SMS alerts for timely servicing is very convenient.

They even take in feedbacks from each visits.

I am very satisfied with my Skoda Rapid. It has given me the joy of driving. I have received many complements on it, mostly from friends who admire its sporty yet classy looks. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a mid-sedan.

Skoda Rapid SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type: TDI in-line, 16V DOHC, turbocharged engine Displacement: 1498cc Max. Power: 104BHP @ 4400RPM Max. Torque: 250NM @ 1500RPM Transmission: 5-speed manual Tank Capacity: 55 litres CONTACT: ŠKODA M.A.W., Thapathali, Ktm Dial: 01-4216835 Fax: 01-4266105 Email: skoda@mawnepal.com

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TATA TIAGO We’ve had an ongoing love affair with cars and open roads. To be honest, there are very few things that hold as much appeal as the classic road trip that takes us away from the city. Needless to say, we take every opportunity that comes our way.

The idea of soaring through the tarmac and leaving work behind is always a welcome change; especially when leaving work behind to go on road trips is part of the job. Yes, life is pretty much perfect.

As life would have it, such an opportunity did come by when the good folks from Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd Tata Motors offered us an opportunity to take their newest offering, the Tiago, out on a spin. This was around the time half the population of the Capital headed towards Mustang and flooded social media with their journeys. We had something different in mind. This is the journey that took five best friends all the way to the culturally diverse city of Janakpur in a trip of a life time where friendships were renewed and stronger bonds were built. And we did it all in the new Tata Tiago. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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THE DEPARTURE There is always someone on a road trip who ends up completely ruining the schedule, and our group was not any different. Waiting on someone outside their home isn’t the best way to start an epic road trip, but that’s how things unfolded for us. And sure as a gun he received an earful for his tardiness.

Brushing aside the delay, we set out to our destination for the day: Bardibas in Mahottari District. If everything was to go according to plan we would reach Bardibas by 6pm in the evening. So we had packed all of our stuff and put it into the boot which was more than capable of accommodating our entire luggage.

In fact, for what looks like a pretty compact hatchback the Tiago could comfortably seat all five of us with room to spare for some ukulele playing as well.

THE JOURNEY TO BARDIBAS Once we got rolling it seemed like we had passed Dhulikhel and were cruising through the BP Highway in no time.

With the weather in its best in months the entire mountain range was clearly visible making for a scenic vista for the drive. The sun was shining bright and the smooth tarmac made for a cushy ride on the Tiago. We remember saying the Zest was the best offering that Tata Motors had of yet, but the way the Tiago was performing it seemed well on its way to dethrone its sibling.

Powering the hatchback through the straights and turns was Tata’s renowned

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Revtron 1.2L petrol engine. While the Zest and Bolt received the same engine, they ran on 4 cylinders while the Tiago ran on 3, making it more responsive and fun to drive.

What we were really looking forward to was the drive through the twists and turns of the BP Highway that would lead us to Sindhuli. A driving haven for car and motorcycle enthusiasts all over Nepal, the hairpin bends and scenic beauty was just what the zippy Tiago needed to come to life. The handling is fun too and the steering feels well weighed even at triple digit speeds. This hatchback remains stable at high speeds and body roll is very well contained.

The sunburst orange of the Tiago stood out perfectly on the tarmac and we couldn’t help but admire how good it looked. Its distinctive style comes from its large swept back headlamps and oversize mesh-type grille on the front face. It is one of the best designs to come from Tata and definitely one of the best amongst competition. And there are many interesting design elements and that further get highlighted once you step inside the cabin. Equipped with Harman™ infotainment system, we made sure our playlists kept the drive fun and preppy.

For lunch we stopped at a roadside eatery where we refueled with a hearty roadtripper’s lunch: daal, bhaat and masu. And lots of it. It has become a sort of tradition for us at AutoLife to make sure we eat enough food to get us noticed by bystanders. We’re not quite sure how that habit stuck on but 3 additional

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helpings per person and more than 6 servings of fried potato crisps later the job was done.

On the flip side, we then had to practically roll over to the Tiago without hinting towards the fact that we had over eaten, which we most definitely had. Again, we’re not sure why we’re like this. We don’t stop eating when we’re full, we stop eating when we get noticed.

Proud and well fed, we realized we were falling behind schedule. The photography stops lasted a little longer than we had planned, but to be honest this was expected. Luckily, we weren’t really in much of a hurry.

Before long the sun was starting to set and a few hours later, our lunch had finally settled down.

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tea house seemed like the perfect place to relax. The friendly people there served us some terrific tea and omelet as we watched the last rays of sunlight disappear from the skies to be replaced by the shimmering stars.

AT BARDIBAS It had been 2 hours since we stopped caring about our planned schedule.

It was completely dark by the time the lights of Bardibas appeared far in the horizon. The number of houses increased and the busy junction at Mahottari signaled that we had finally arrived at our rest point for the day.

We checked into a nice place that went by the name of Pawan Mithila Hotel. After the long day of driving we were famished, despite the colossal lunch. At this point we would like to explain another one of our quirks.

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at a hotel is inversely proportional to the niceties of its lodging facilities; shabbier the place the more authentic and flavorful the food and vice versa. Applying that theory we were pretty much expecting a clean, posh and boring dinner at the swanky marble floored hotel. But we were pleasantly surprised to be served one of the best thakali sets we had ever had. Guess that theory went to the gutter fast.

After guzzling down our food, mandatory second and third helpings included, we headed to bed with plans to head off straight to Janakpur early next morning so that we could explore the city…

AND THE BANDH …. However, the next morning, a nationwide bandh was put into effect. That pretty much halted our progress and it looked like we had to spend another day at Bardibas. Sadly, it wasn’t the most exciting place to be in after you’d been there for more than 3 hours. But because there was a bandh we decided to make the most of it by exploring. We left the Tiago at the hotel and headed to Ratu Bridge which was approximately two kilometers away on the popular electric ‘city safari’ vehicles. A walk through the jungle and splash by the river later we decided to head back. The bandh would be over by 5pm and we were going to head out to Janakpur that very night.

We walked back to our hotel and put our packed luggage into the trunk and headed off to Janakpur. On the way we stopped to take a few photographs and we had the misfortune of meeting some unfriendly locals. Drunk and groggy, they decided it was a good idea to slander us with names which we felt were strictly reserved for the purpose of identifying their mothers. Understanding that they were already operating at full capacity by stringing words into sentences AND putting one foot in facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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front of the other at the same time we tried to get things under control. We politely explained to them that we were from the media and were only doing our job. Adamant to avoid a tiff in the middle of the road we ultimately had to show them our Press Cards before they left us at peace and went about their daily routine of, what we presume, is sifting through cow manure.

Long story short, despite the bandh and inebriated drunk divers we managed to reach Janakpur at night in high spirits.

THE JANAKI MANDIR As soon as we arrived at Janakpur we checked into the nearest hotel and parked the Tiago to go out in search for a place to have dinner. We didn’t even unpack because we also wanted to visit the beautiful Janaki Mandir; to do that we took a ‘city safari’ again and asked the man at the wheels to take us there.

The day hadn’t involved too much of driving but the incident with the unruly locals had brought along some negativity. However, once we reached the Janaki Mandir, things looked up. The beautiful palace, dedicated to goddess Sita, is one of those places that have a way of putting you at peace. All five of us took in the liberating spiritual vibes of the beautiful temple and contemplated our own personal thoughts. Although we don’t identify as a spiritual and religious group, this was a quiet moment that really helped us get in touch with a very different side of ourselves.

MOSQUITOES, FAULTY AIR CONDITIONING AND UNEXPLAINED ODORS After an hour or so at the Janaki Mandir we went to have dinner at a nearby restaurant that was considered the best my many locals. The restaurant was called Nawarang and the food

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surpassed our expectations. It is definitely a place we recommend.

However, the trip was going to take a turn for the worse.

Comparing the hotel at Bardibas with the one that we stayed in at Janakpur would be like comparing a mutton ghosh biryani at the Hyderabad House with a poorly prepared plate of cold chicken fried rice at a generic café. The beds were extremely uncomfortable, and the air conditioner was not working.

There was a pungent odor in our room that remained unexplained and the mosquitoes were relentless. But we were pretty tired and didn’t see a point in looking for another hotel at 10:00pm in the night. And we suffered.

THE JOURNEY BACK HOME Having mosquitoes buzz into your ears the entire time is a terrible way to spend the night. Unsurprisingly, the mood of the group was quite sour. It was apparent that we needed a hearty breakfast to brighten up the mood.

Off we went on our Tiago to go in search of some local breakfast that would hit the right spot. After a brief search we found a local purely vegetarian sweet shop that also served breakfast. Referring to our theory of the relation of food to infrastructure, the scruffy interiors and rickety wooden stools looked promising. And we were not disappointed. We stuffed our faces with a towering pile of puri, tarkari, daal fry and some of the best julebis we ever had. Yes, we had oil dripping down our wrists and there were ants crawling over the sweets

on display but the breakfast was out of this world.

And we needed a heavy breakfast because we would be heading all the way back to Kathmandu that very day. It’s a good thing the Tiago is such a comfortable car to travel in. Sure it is a little snug for five people who love to eat as much as we do but we’d like to think that it helped us strengthen our bonds.

On the way back we hit the same spots for food. We had a quick tea break at the same roadside tea house and let our breakfast settle in. For lunch we chose the same restaurant where we had lunch the day before. Let’s just say the people at the restaurant were very happy to see us.

All in all it was a splendid road trip that really helped us escape the daily grind. Furthermore, the trip proved that you don’t have to follow everyone else to have a good time.

There might be very few people who would go to Janakpur without any religious intentions, but we were amongst the minority and we are certain we made a good decision.

But more importantly we got to do it in what we believe is Tata’s best offering yet: the fantastic Tiago.

Sure there are things that you could niggle over about its performance on the highways but there are so many strong points that outweigh the cons. A road trip isn’t perfect without a good vehicle to drive in, but lucky for us, this trip was pretty perfect.

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A ROAD TRIP ISN’T PERFECT WITHOUT A GOOD VEHICLE TO DRIVE IN, BUT LUCKY FOR US, THIS TRIP WAS PRETTY PERFECT.

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SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type: Revotron, 3 cylinder, MPFi with MULTI DRIVE Fuel Type: Petrol Displacement (cc): 1199 cc Drivetrain: FWD Max. Power Output: 84 bhp @ 6000 RPM Max. Torque: 114 Nm @ 3500 RPM Transmission: Manual No. of gears: 5 Dimensions (L/W/H): 3746 mm/ 1647 mm / 1535 mm Wheelbase (mm): 2400 Ground clearance (mm): 170 Steering type: Power Steering Suspension (Front): Independent Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with coil Spring Suspension (Rear): Semi-Independent; Twist beam with dual path strut Brakes (Front/Rear): Disc/Drum Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 35 PRICE: Rs 22,55,000- Rs 28,55,000

CONTACT Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd Teku, Kathmandu Tel: 01-4250610 / 4250612 facebook.com/tatamotorsnepal

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AUTOLIFE INTERVIEW

IN CONVERSATION WITH

SIRAJ PANT D G M -S A L E S , M A R K E T IN G & S T R AT EGY AT C G MO T O C OR P

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DRIVEN BY A CUSTOMER CENTRIC APPROACH, CG | NXT GEN IS A CHANNEL THAT IS DEDICATED IN PROVIDING HIGHEST STANDARDS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SATISFACTION. SUZUKI IS A BRAND THAT PLEASES EVERYONE. HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE THE VALUES THAT SET SUZUKI APART FROM ITS COMPETITORS? Suzuki is a quality driven company, providing products that meets the requirement of the customers.

Our customer oriented sales and excellent after sales services has always set the benchmark for others in the industry. At Suzuki, we ensure that customer can easily access our sales and service network throughout the country with our team members upholding highest customer satisfaction commitment.

IS NEPAL THE BIGGEST MARKET FOR SUZUKI CARS? WHICH SEGMENT HAS A DOMINATING SHARE? Suzuki is the No.1 selling car brand in the country. We have the highest share in passenger segment and almost monopolistic share in the vans. All this is evident with more than 40000 proud owners driving Suzuki in the country.

HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE PERFORMANCE AND SALES OF THE BALENO AND VITARA BREZZA? DID THE SALES NUMBER EXCEED THE COMPANY’S INITIAL FORECAST? We had expected Baleno and Brezza to spear head our sales this year and as per our expectations, the sales of both these products have far exceeded our target. The Vitara Brezza has managed to set a new benchmark in its segment by achieving 700 bookings within a month while the Baleno has become one of the highest selling cars in its segment within few months of its introduction.

WHAT ARE THE SALES STRATEGY FOR THE PRODUCTS BEING SOLD THROUGH CG | NXT GEN? CG | NXT GEN is a first-of-its-kind concept in the Nepali automobile industry. Driven by a customer centric approach, CG | NXT GEN is a channel that is dedicated in providing highest standards of customer service and facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

satisfaction. We aim to do it visually through world class showroom infrastructure/ambience and emotionally through highest standard of hospitality along with class leading new Suzuki products.

SUZUKI RECENTLY ROLLED OUT ITS SUPER CARRY LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IN THE INDIAN MARKET. WILL THE SUPER CARRY BE ROLLED OUT IN THE NEPALESE MARKET TOO? We will be launching the Super Carry in Nepal very soon. This is a light commercial vehicle that will be powered by a ‘Turbo Charged DDis Engine” that delivers class leading power and mileage. The vehicle offers high payload, high ground clearance and less maintenance cost contributing to the success of business. This will be first time we will be venturing into this segment and with a capable product like Super Carry we believe we can create a stronghold on this segment.

IS SUZUKI PLANNING TO BRING THE CIAZ HYBRID SINCE HYBRIDISATION HAS BEEN EXTREMELY POSITIVE FOR THE COMPANY? With the launch of Ciaz hybrid, Suzuki has taken a major step towards hybridization in India. We do have plans to bring in this car but only after careful evaluation of its performance in India.

WE UNDERSTAND MARUTI SUZUKI IS LAUNCHING THE IGNIS MINICROSSOVER IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2017. WHERE WILL THIS PRODUCT BE PITTED AGAINST THE COMPETITION? Suzuki Ignis is a well-known brand in Nepal. The Ignis nameplate has a legacy of providing utility type feature in small cars with four wheel drive.

Carrying on this legacy, Ignis will be the perfect blend of passenger car and utility vehicle in a size that is perfect for city riding.

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EVENT REPORT

NATIONAL STUNT BATTLE 2016

There are two types of people in the world: those who like the smell of flowers and pancakes in the morning and those who like to wake up to the smell of burning tyre and fossil fuel. It’s one of those things that you can’t really explain; but the ones who relate to the latter will understand why we were so hyped for the ‘TVS Apache Series RTR National Stunt Battle 2016.’

The National Stunt Battle 2016 was a platform for these certain few and boy, was it an experience to watch them do what they do best. STUNTS! Particularly, we were very impressed to see women taking part in this with their wheels spinning and feeding the men behind them their dust.

The event was organized by Nepal Motorcycle Federation Club (NMFC) while Nepal Culture & Adventure Events (NCAE) managed the event. NMFC has an excellent reputation for successfully conducting motorcycle sporting events like Racemandu and Crossmandu in the past and this event being managed

by NCA Events was also a mega hit.

The event was supported by National Sports Council and Nepal Automobiles’ Association (NASA).

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Gates opened at 11 a.m with the novice category beginning first and later followed by expert category.

The show lasted about 4 hours, culminating with a spectacular show at the end by the performers in group category. National Stunt Battle 2016 featured motorcycle stunt riders competing in 4 different categories: Team, Individual Expert, Individual Male Novice and Individual Female Novice.

Under ‘Individual Expert’ category, Suraj Dandegulu clinched the first place while Rabeen Shrestha and Ramesh Duwal grabbed the second and third position respectively. Under ‘Individual Male Novice’ category, Bhim Hona, Vivek Hyumba and Ram Ramanand Sardar grabbed the first, second and third positions.

Likewise, Arju Singh Thakuri bagged the first position under ‘Individual Female Novice’ category. BikersMart Nepal was declared winner of the ‘team’ category while R.O.B (Ryderz of Bhaktapur) grabbed the Audience Choice award. Winners were awarded with cash prize, medals and shields

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The main attraction of the event was the show put up by Milan Thapa and Siddharth Rana (stunters from India).

They thrilled the crowd with a variety of stunts from drifts, burnouts, and stoppies to different variant of wheelies which were performed on TVS Apache RTR 200 and TVS Wego.

The stunters performed like anything else and there is nothing the riders like more than hearing the audience cheering, clapping and shouting for more! Besides, this event will also helped quench the thirst of stunt performers to showcase their skills while providing them a much-needed platform.

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THE SPLENDOR ISMART 110 IS A STYLISH AFFAIR AS COMPARED TO OTHER MOTORCYCLES IN THE SEGMENT.

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The ‘Splendor’ nametag needs no introduction. For most of the commuter class, the legendary title made a solid case for itself with its solid reliability, sturdy reliability and excellent sales figures. Riding on sustained customer demand, the Splendor family became Hero Honda’s bread and butter for over 2 decades. With the Splendor, the company also consistently raised the bar and created new records.

However, after the fallout with Honda, Hero MotoCorp faced an uphill task to develop new products on its own.

Last year, the company launched two all-new scooters, which were developed in-house – the Maestro Edge and Duet. Now, meet the Splendor iSmart 110 – the company’s first indigenously developed motorcycle from its Centre for Innovation and Technology in Jaipur, India.

STYLING

The Splendor iSmart 110 is a stylish affair as compared to other motorcycles in the segment. Adding to the style quotient are dual-tone colour schemes, stylish split grab rail, 5-spoke black alloy wheels, blacked out engine, new tail-light, muffler with chrome tip, and dual tone mirrors, fenders and cowl. Also, the attractive Analogue Digital instrumentation console makes a bold statement with a digital odometer and tripmeter, analogue fuel gauge, speedometer, and a side-stand warning indicator in a blue backlight display.

FEATURES

The Splendor iSmart 110 is the most feature loaded motorcycle in the segment. First, it is being offered with Hero’s i3s (Idle-stopsmart system), a technology which automatically switches off the engine when idle for 5-6 seconds in neutral position and switches it on as soon as the clutch is pressed. The i3s system is an important convenience feature in the urban stop-go traffic conditions. It also helps in reducing fuel consumption while increasing the efficiency of facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

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The peppy engine provides enough confidence to the rider to cruise at higher speeds even in 3rd and 4th gears.

the engine. This technology, akin to cars, makes Splendor iSmart the first ever mass-segment twowheeler in India to receive such a technology.

The second first-in-class feature being offered is the Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) feature which automatically turns on the headlight when you start the bike and stays on till you shut the engine off. The AHO feature will be seen on every two wheeler as an additional safety feature rolling out from Indian manufacturers starting from 2017.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The motorcycle features a completely new 110cc, air-cooled, single cylinder, 4-stroke engine which produces a maximum power output of 9.2 Bhp @ 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 9 Nm @ 5500 rpm. The engine is no longer horizontal; the position has been made more vertical. The engine is linked to a 4-speed gearbox. The engine is BS-IV (emission norms set up by the Indian government) compliant and claimed fuel efficiency is 68Km/l.

RIDE AND HANDLING

The 110cc TOD (Torque on Demand)

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engine offers usable power and an evenly distributed torque across the range. The peppy engine provides enough confidence to the rider to cruise at higher speeds even in 3rd and 4th gears. Hero claims that the Splendor iSmart races to 60kmph from standstill in 7.45 seconds.

Once you are astride the bike, the seating position is upright and comfortable. The iSmart 110 is a comfortable bike to ride in the city.

The well-padded long seat and light dimensions make the iSmart a comfortable bike to ride in the city.

The new tubular double cradle frame offers enhanced agility and conformable riding experience, even on rough terrains. The suspension setup is softer with telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers at front and adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. Similarly, the increased ground clearance of 165mm allows for convenient and easy riding on our roads. The 130mm drum brakes at the front and 110 mm drums at the rear do a decent job of bringing the iSmart to a halt.

VERDICT

If you’re looking at a motorcycle to get you from point A to point B in an effortless manner, then look no further than the iSmart 110. At Rs 1, 66,000, it is a value for money proposition and does everything a commuter motorcycle is supposed to without any drama. facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type: Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder , OHC Displacement (cc): 109.15cc Max. Power Output: 9.38 BHP @ 7500 RPM Max. Torque: 9 Nm @ 5500 RPM Starting Method: Electric/ Kick Transmission: 4-speed gearbox Dimensions (L/W/H): 2015 mm/770 mm/1055 mm Wheelbase (mm): 1245 Ground Clearance (mm): 165 Frame: Tubular Double Cradle Suspension (Front): Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers Suspension (Rear): Swing Arm with Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers Brakes (Front/Rear): Drum/ Drum Fuel tank capacity (Litres): 8.5 litres Kerb weight (kg): 115 PRICE: Rs 1,66,000

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KTM ORANGE TOUR MISSION MUSTANG PHOTOS PROVIDED BY: KTM NEPAL

Riding up through the unforgiving terrains of Lo-manthang and conquering the Forbidden Kingdom has tantalized motorcyclists and been quiet high on most people’s bucket list. However, most of us usually imagine tearing through the dirt on a purpose built off roader, not a crotch rocket made for tarmacs.

But that is exactly what the KTM folks have done in their KTM Orange Tour- Mission Mustang.

And they did it riding their Dukes and RCs. Talk about massive cohunes.

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An event organized by Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd came to an end after all riders and crew members reached the destination of Lo-Manthang.

During the tour both riders and bikes were put to the test to accomplish the mission against the rugged and harsh conditions of Upper Mustang. Lots of questions were raised before the event; like “Will the models like RC make it through to such a rugged destination?”

Both the riders and the bikes replied to the question in style and bold attitude after successfully completing the tour.

As per KTM Nepal this tour reflects the durability and reliability of both its models DUKE and RC. The 6 day Orange Tour began from KTM Showroom Pokhara after the technical brief required for the ride. Here’s how it went down: Day 1: ride was planned to Tatopani as their first stop of Mission Mustang. The Orange Army reached Tatopani in the evening, and after a short time in the hotel all the riders went to the natural hot water spring. Later everyone took their dinner and went to bed.

Day 2:The ride planned aimed to reach Jomsom from Tatopani. Every rider took their lunch and the Ride-Marshall briefed them regarding the terrain, riding style and techniques and mentioning the tough route through Ghasa. There was a short drink break before reaching Jomsom.

In the evening the tour-party reached Jomsom and checked in to the hotel.

All riders enjoyed the scenic beauty of Jomsom and later took dinner and went to take a much needed rest.

Day 3: Next stop was Samar. After lunch the riders were gathered and briefed about the techniques while driving on the route above. After all the riders geared up they were ready to hit the road. Riders rode their bikes very well after Chaile. All the team members stopped for a drink break and rest for an hour to adapt to the environment.

Day 4: On day 4 the trip was from Samar to Lo-Manthang with the toughest challenge for the crew and the riders to cope with the icy waterfall – the crew had estimated 3 hours to overcome it but with the effort of 43 riders and crew members, it was accomplished within 1 hr, passing the difficult way in style! With a refreshing break and minor service helps, all riders reached Lo-Manthang cheering “Mission accomplished!” All riders and the entire team were filled with joy after reaching Lo-Manthang where they celebrated the accomplishment.

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done the riders did some sightseeing and a photo session. The locals were excited due to the presence of the event and on behalf of all Lo-Manthang people, every rider and crew were honored with Khatas. There was a short briefing regarding the riding tips for downhill driving, and the ride moved on towards Jomsom. The riders were full of joy and rode their bikes so well that despite the late start, all riders reached Jomsom at the estimated time of 6pm.

Day 6: On day 6 the ride was planned from Jomsom to Pokhara. The ride took off after eating at 11am and reached Pokhara at 7pm. There was a small after-party at the hotel in Pokhara.

Mission Mustang was a great experience for the riders, who came from different corners of Nepal. Mission Mustang ended with the promise of more thrilling and adventurous tours in the years to follow.

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ANMOL KC: 390 DUKE, POKHARA Mission Mustang was one of the most difficult missions set by the KTM family, an off-road trip with 23 bikers. The experience I had on this tour was amazing and the way all the rider were ushered to Lo-Manthang by the marshals, medical team and service team was very satisfying. As being one of the toughest roads in Nepal, the mission wasn’t easy. But all the effort from everyone made it fun. Being on top was an amazing experience and being surrounded by the natural beauty made it even more spectacular. All the riders and crew members on the tour were so friendly that I never felt I was away from home. I experienced one of the best group-rides.

I must say that I have found a new family; the KTM family.

The bike performance on the off road was absolutely fantastic and mileage of the bike was also very good, given the conditions of the off-road.

The way to Lo-Manthang is one of the toughest road but the excellency was never reduce.

The bike was as comfortable as it was on the regular pitched roads and it handled all the obstacles with ease. While ascending, I experienced the mighty pick-up of the bike when the oxygen levels were very low. While descending, facebook.com/AutolifeNepal

the ABS brakes were very efficient to not tip the bike over nor slip. The tyres had a very good grip and tight hold on the difficult road. The main thing was the handling of the bike. I experienced one of the greatest rides of my life and was blown away by the performance of the bike.

PARISKIT SHUBBA: DUKE 200, BIRTAMODE First of all I want to thank KTM for giving me a chance to participate in Mission Mustang: Orange Tour. I always wanted to go to remote places and among those places, one was Mustang.

Without KTM, maybe it would not have been easy for me to visit Mustang. I participated in the Orange Tour from Jhapa .It was a long journey but it was full of excitement. Mustang is a very wonderful place with lots of natural beauty and is an ideal destination for those who love to travel. Some places of Mustang are full of ice and some are full of mud.

The tour to Mustang would have been impossible without teamwork and the exceptional performance of KTM bikes. I am thankful to the Ride Marshals and the service team of KTM. It was a wonderful journey.

During this tour, I made lot of new friends and I hope KTM will continue to bring this type of programs in the future as well.

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THE BEST OF

EICMA 2016

The EICMA, better known as the Milan Motorcycle Show held at Milan, Italy happens to be the most influential automotive expos on the planet. This year, the show was filled with new bike launches from all sectors of the market. It has been even better than most, with something from almost every major manufacturer prompting enthusiasts to start clearing garage space: full-fledged track demons; neo-retro classics; smaller, lighter, nimbler, go-anywhere ADV bikes. Take a look at some of the best examples of motorcycle craftsmanship which made motorcycle enthusiasts mad this year at Milan.

YAMAHA T7 TENERE CONCEPT:

The original Ténéré spirit that made Yamaha one of the greatest names in Rally and Adventure riding is now back in the company’s DNA. The legendary XT600Z Ténéré, launched 33 years ago at the Paris Show was one of the most significant models in the history of Yamaha. Now Yamaha has provided the world a glimpse of the future with the unveiling of the T7 Concept at EICMA. Created using the race-bred DNA that has made Yamaha one of the most successful names in the Rally world, the Yamaha T7 Concept is a fully functioning prototype developed to achieve a perfect balance between road and off road capability. This lightweight machine is based on an all new chassis that has been designed to complement a specially developed version of Yamaha’s highly acclaimed 700cc CP2 engine, delivering strong torque and an easy power delivery for perfect traction in all conditions.

Equipped with an aluminium fuel tank, 4-projector LED headlight, a carbon fairing and skidplate, and a custom made Akrapovič exhaust - as well as high specification KYB front suspension - the T7 is a vision of the ideal adventure machine, and is playing a major role in the development of Yamaha’s next generation adventure models.

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SUZUKI GSX-250R:

Suzuki has shored up its entry-level ranks with the release of the 2017 GSX-R250 at EICMA. The new Suzuki GSX-250R truly does justice to the GSX name both in terms of styling and proportions. However, this one is more suited to be a sporty motorcycle that can also be used for commuting rather than just being a trackfocused bike.

The new GSX-250R is powered by a 249cc twin-cylinder engine tuned to churn out a decent 24.7bhp at 8000rpm and 23.3Nm of torque at 6500rpm and comes mated to a 6-speed transmission. The bike gets 17-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels that are shod in IRC tyres (110/80 17 front, 140/55 17 rear), along with KYB suspension front and rear.

The bike also comes with petal discs for both front and rear wheels with an ABS system from Bosch.

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES:

Husqvarna Motorcycles have taken the covers off their production Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 machines, while also introducing the all-new concept VITPILEN 401 AERO. These three new models form part of Husqvarna’s exciting new range of ‘Real Street’ motorcycles.

The Vitpilen 401 is a refreshingly simple and progressive urban street motorcycle that provides a new gateway into the motorcycling culture for a wider range of riders. Recognised and globally awarded for its unique design the motorcycle features a technologically advanced single-cylinder 375 cc engine that is housed in a stripped down but progressive layout.

Offering excellent performance the bike appeals to an entirely new generation of riders looking for an honest and highly accessible machine.

Forming part of Husqvarna’s ‘Real Street’ bike range, the Svartpilen 401 is a modern day interpretation of a street explorer. Featuring a bold and rugged appearance, the Svartpilen 401 offers a more upright riding position thanks to its wider motocross-styled bars.

Drawing inspiration from the brand’s iconic past, the Vitpilen 401 Aero is a compact single-cylinder ‘Real Street’ concept motorcycle that ideally depicts Husqvarna’s interpretation of how a faired bike should look like.

BMW G 310 GS:

2017 KTM 390 DUKE:

The new 390 has been treated to significant attention for the new model year, benefitting from visual updates that bring it closer to the Super Duke, to engineering updates that now includes ride-by-wire technology. The 390 Duke now features a TFT instrument panel, standard ABS, LED split headlamp and all-new bodywork. The exhaust is a side mounted one on the new 390 Duke while the outgoing model has an underbelly exhaust.

The 373cc engine of this pocket rocket also gets some updates to meet Euro 4 emission regulations, and a new catalytic converter has added to the weight of the bike, which now tips the scales at 149kg. Power is rated at 44bhp, and the updated KTM Duke 390 gets marginally more range with a 13.4-litre fuel tank.

The BMW G 310 GS can be identified as a genuine GS at first sight.

With its characteristic, high front fender, striking flyline and short, high rear, the BMW G 310 GS features classic elements of its big GS sibling models. Its compact proportions with a short wheelbase, a 19-inch front wheel and extended spring travel make for a typical upright posture, promising an agile, nimble riding response.

Like the G 310 R, the G 310 GS is also designed for the world market. It takes diverse fuel qualities as well as meeting all emissions standards and local requirements. It is at home on all the roads of the world, bringing the hallmark BMW premium aspirations to the segment below 500 cc.

The new GS features much of the same technologies and hardware, including a 313cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces a claimed 34 hp and features a backwardtilted cylinder and cylinder head rotated by 180 degrees. This configuration lends itself to a lower center of gravity and gets more weight toward the front wheel.

Rolling stock includes a19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear that are wrapped in 110/80 R-19 and 150/70 R-17 rubber, respectively.

Brakes include a four-piston caliper up front biting on a 300mm disc, and dual-piston caliper out back on a 240mm disc. ABS is standard, but can be switched off for off-road riding.

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HONDA CRF 250L RALLY:

Honda has unveiled the much anticipated adventurefocused model CRF250L Rally. With styling DNA drawn directly from the HRC CRF450 RALLY Dakar racer, the Honda CRF250 RALLY brings something new to the market. Based on the updated CRF250L 2017, the bike has long-travel suspension, large-disk ABS brakes, excellent weather protection and an impressive cruising range.

The new Honda CRF250L Rally adds a wide range of changes to the standard CRF250L that makes it a unique proposition for riders. At the front, the rallytype “floating” screen, fairing and radiator shrouds provide wind protection, with the rest of the machine showing off minimal MX style. The asymmetric headlights are LED, as are the turn signals. A large fuel tank allows extensive range, and the new digital dash includes a fuel gauge and tachometer.

Long-travel suspension and high ground clearance enhance its long-distance off-road ability, and a larger floating front disc—plus ABS that can be switched off for the rear brake—delivers stopping power.

The CRF250 RALLY’s 250cc liquid-cooled singlecylinder DOHC engine delivers a peak power of 24.2 bhp is delivered @ 8500rpm with peak torque of 22.6Nm arriving @ 6750rpm. The engine boasts solid bottom-end torque coupled with substantial top-end power, thanks to updates from the original CRF250L including revised PGM-FI and throttle body, a new airbox and a lightweight exhaust.

DUCATI:

The Ducati Scrambler range was extended with two new bikes. The first is the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer, an interpretation of the legendary ‘60s bikes that triggered a motorcycling revolution. With 17’’ wheels and “racer” handlebars, the bike has also been given a complete rear-end re-design in pure Cafe Racer style.

The second exciting addition is the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled. Thanks to the modified frame and suspension, the spoked wheels (19” at the front) and alluring, ground-breaking lines, this bike is simply perfect for those who want to be able to get off the asphalt and take a less-beaten track. The off-road capability of the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is also evident in the typeapproved headlight mesh guard, the off-road style footpegs with removable rubber pads, the high mudguards (specially designed for this version) and, of course, the engine skid plate.

With the 1299 Superleggera, Ducati takes road sport bikes to unprecedented levels: it’s the first road bike to feature carbon fibre frame, swingarm, subframe and wheels. It’s a concentrate of engineering, technology and performance - something which until now has never been implemented on a factory-produced model by a motorcycle manufacturer - in a limited edition of just 500 bikes. And underneath that carbon fibre skin lies the highest-performing version of the Superquadro. Thanks to its 215 hp, the desmodromic engine on the 1299 Superleggera is the most powerful factory twin-cylinder ever built.

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Model

DAIHATSU Terios

Displacement

Price

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt. Ltd, Maitighar Tel: 4239641 | 4231985 1495 cc

Model

Go

1198 cc

Redi-Go

1198 cc 799 cc

Punto Punto Evo Avventura Punto Abarth Avventura Abarth

1368 cc (Petrol) 1248 cc (Desel) 1172 cc 1172 cc 1368 cc (Petrol) 1248 cc (Diesel) 1368 cc 1368 cc

Eco-Sport

1499 cc

Fiesta

All New Figo

30,95,000 to

Focus Ranger Figo Aspire

22,40,000

29,95,000 to

84

37,50,000

1997 cc

1,07,75,000

Mobilio

1497 cc

36,50,000 to 41,25,000

12,900,000

1499 cc

35,99,000 to

1196 cc,

42,50,000

Elantra

1591 cc

59,96,000

Eon

814 cc

16,56,000 to

Grand I10

1197 cc

I10

1086 cc

22,96,000

I20

1197 cc

36,96,000 to

Santa Fe

2199 cc

Tucson

1998 cc

Veloster

1591 cc

75,96,000

Fluidic Verna

1591 cc

40,96,000 to 41,96,000

Xcent

1197 cc

27,56,000 to 34,96,000

Elite i20

1197 cc

30,96,000 to 34,96,000

i20 Active Creta

21,99,000to 31,99,000 25,99,000 to 32,99,000

1596 cc

62,00,000

2198 cc 3198cc

58,90,000 to

1196 cc (Petrol)

25,90,000 to

68,90,000

29,50,000 to 40,75,000

BR-V

1497 cc

39,99,000 to 53,00,000

99,96,000 to 81,96,000 to

1197 cc (Petrol) 1396 cc (Diesel) 1396 cc (Diesel) 1591cc (Petrol) 1582 cc (Diesel)

36,96,000 to 44,56,000 41,56,000 to 61,56,000

Continental Associates Pvt Ltd,Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu Tel: 01-4650794 | 44015653

KIA Picanto

1248 cc

30,50,000 to

998CC

35,95,000 22,95,000 TO 25,95,000

Rio (Hatchback & Sedan)

1396 cc

37, 95,000 to

Sorento

2199 cc

34,90,000 29,90,000 to 36,90,000

1199 cc

26,56,000 to

1,02,96,000

31,90,000 to 11,200,000 to

Laxmi Intercontinental P.L Thapathali Tel: 4101556 | 4101557

1,22,96,000

42,75,000

Jazz

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Cr-V RVSI

45,56,000

40,95,000

Syakar Trading Company P. L Dhobighat Tel: 5549741 | 4225490 |4253522

HONDA

37,75,000 to

30,56,000

31,80,000

3198cc

1495 cc (Diesel)

1497 cc

20,76,000

33,95,000

2198cc

1196cc 1496 cc Petrol 1496 cc Diesel

City

HYUNDAI

48,90,000 Ford Endeavour

26,25,000 to 32,75,000

13,99,000 to

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

FORD

1198 cc

31,70,000 to

53,00,000

Life Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. Gairidhara Tel: 4004644 | 4004645 Linea

Brio

24,99,000

18,49,000

FIAT

1198 cc

18,41,000 to 22,99,000

Go+ (T)

Amaze

34,50,000

Pioneer Motorcorp Pvt Ltd, Thapathali, Kathmandu Tel: 6203567

DATSUN

Price

Syakar Trading Company P. L Dhobighat Tel: 5549741 | 4225490 |4253522

HONDA

54,00,000 to 59,00,000

Displacement

48,00,000 1,25,00,000

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Model

Displacement

Price

Continental Associates Pvt Ltd,Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu Tel: 01-4650794 | 44015653

KIA

Model

MITSUBISHI

Displacement

Price

Leon Motors Pvt. Ltd, Shantinagar Tel: 4622074 | 4622485

Soul

1600 cc

55,95,000 to 59,95,000

Asx

1998 cc

Sportage

1998 cc

76,95,000 to

Outlander

2360 cc

1,14,00,000

Pajero

3200 cc

14,400,000 to

Pajero 3 Door

3200cc

95,75,000 to 99,50,000

89,95,000 Carnival

2092cc

63,00,000 to 65,00,000

Kia Soul EV

Electric Motor

56,00,000 to 58,00,000

MAHINDRA Bolero

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd, Uttar Dhoka Tel: 4414626 | 4414628 2523 cc

1,62,50,000

MG MOTORS

28,65,000 to

MG3

33,95,000 Bolero Camper

2523 cc

18,70,000 to

MG6

20,70,000 Bolero Maxi Truck

2523 cc

Genio

2523 cc

17,95,000 to

2523 cc

Quanto

1493 cc

37,25,000 to 58,70,000 33,15,000 to 37,55,000

Scorpio Pick-Up

2609 cc

Thar

2489 cc

30,30,000 to 35,50,000

2179 cc

Xylo

2489 cc

50,50, 000 to 35,35,000 to

TUV300

1493cc (Diesel)

57,50,000 to

1198 cc

28,50,000

Navara NP300

2488 cc

67,00,000 to 79,00,000

Sunny

1498 cc

37,50,000

X-trail

1997cc

90,00,000 to 95,00,000

M.A.W Enterprises Thapathali Tel: 4216835 | 4268788 RAPID

1598 cc

OCTAVIA

1968 cc

76,44,00O

YETI

1968 CC

72,95,000 to 79,95,000

CZECH RAPID

1598 CC

53,45,000 to 56,45,000

34,95,000 to 49,95,000

43,20,000 1198cc (Petrol) 1198cc (Diesel)

1796 cc

March

SKODA

70,95,000

KUV100

36,50,000 to 38,50,000

22,90,000 to 36,85,000

XUV500

1498 cc

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

NISSAN

23,45,000 Scorpio

SLR Techno & Trade Pvt. Ltd. New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Tel: 01-4783841

61,75,000

15,70,000 to 16,40,000

11,850,000

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26,95,000 – 31,95,000 31,45,000 – 36,45,000 36,95,000 – 45,95,000

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

MAZDA Cx-5

1998 cc

92,50,000 to 1,05,00,000

Mazda 3

1600 cc

67,50,000

Bt-50

2499 cc

55,00,000

Mazda 6

2000 cc

81,00,000

Mazda 2

1498 cc

48,00,000

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Vijay Motors Pvt. Ltd, Naxal, KTM Tel: 4414625 | 4425603

SUBARU Forester

1995 cc

XV Crosstrek

1991 cc

93,00,000 to 10,780,000 92,00,000 to 10,100,000

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Model

SSANGYONG

Displacement

Price

XLV

1597cc

Korando

1998cc

Displacement

Safari Storme

2179 cc

Indigo

1396 cc

Price 46,25,000 to 61,25,000

49,75,000 to

26,95,000

64,75,000 78,75,000 to 98,75,000 Actyon Sports Pick up

1998cc

59,75,000

Rexton

2696cc

10,375,000 to 10,975,000

United Traders Syndicate, Sinamangal Tel: 4478301-5, 4478003

TOYOTA Corolla

1598 cc

66,00,000 to 74,00,000

Etios Sedan

1496 cc

36,45,000

Etios Cross

1496 cc Petrol

41,45,000

1364 cc Diesel

44,45,000

Etios Liva

1197 cc

34,60,000

Fortuner

2982 cc

1,16,00,000

Hilux

2755 cc

78,50,000

Land Cruiser

4461 cc

3,05,00,000

Land Cruiser Prado

2982 cc

1,75,00,000 -

Rav4

2494 cc

Hiace

2494 cc

Innova Crysta

2393cc 2755cc

CG|Motocorp, Jhamsikhel Tel: 5547165 | 5547166

SUZUKI

14,99,000 to

Alto 800

796 cc

Alto K10

998 cc

19,99,000

Celerio

998 cc

22,99,000 to

Eeco

1196 cc

Omni

796 cc

17,49,000

25,99,000 19,19,000 to 19,29,000 9,99,000 to 13,99,000 Swift

1197 cc

27,99,000 to 30,99,000

Swift Dzire

1197 cc

29,99,000 to

34,49,000 to

Ciaz

1373 cc

New Wagon R VXi

998 cc

Baleno

1197cc

S-Cross

1248cc 1598cc

38,99,000 to

1248cc

35,99,000 to

Vitara Brezza

21,99,000

61,99,000

Indica

1396 cc

23,95,000

Safari 2.2L LX

2179 cc

44,25,000

1193 cc (Petrol) 1248 cc (Diesel)

24,95,000 to

Tata Tiago

Sumo Gold Zest

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1199cc

2956 cc

33,25,000

61,00,000

VOLKSWAGEN

74,00,000 to 98,10,000

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

Cross Polo

1598 cc

35,45,000

Jetta

1968 cc

64,45,000

Passat A/T Loaded

1798 cc

86,45,000

Polo

1198 cc

26,45,000 to

Tiguan

1390 cc

Touareg

2967 cc

1,55,45,000

Vento

1598 cc

32,95,000 to

Ameo

1198cc

39,45,000 72,45,000 to 93,45,000

44,45,000 31,95,000 to 35,45,000

22,55,000 to 28,55,000 31,25,000 to 35,15,000

1193 cc

59,00,000 -

28,69,000 to

Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, Teku Tel: 4250610 | 4250612

Tata Bolt

99,00,000 1,21,00,000

39,49,000

44,39,000

TATA

2,28,00,000

32,99,000

36,69,000

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Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, 9851229996 , 9801027012, Thapathali, Kathmandu

RENAULT Kwid

799cc

16,89,990 to 21,12,790

Duster

1598cc

35,33,990 to 56,01,990

25,95,000 to 40,75,000

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Model

ACE MOTORCYCLE

Displacement

Price

Classic Wheels Export Import Pani Pokhari, Kathmandu Tel: 9801024639

Ace British Classic

397cc

5,60,000

Ace British Scrambler

397cc

6,10,000

Model

Price

Turbo Motors Pvt Ltd Naxal,Tel: 4435720

DUCATI

45,00,000 to

1299 Panigale

1285 cc

959 Panigale

955 cc

35,00,000

Diavel

1198.4 cc

41,00,000 to

Hypermotard

937 cc

28,50,000 to 35,50,000

53,00,000

JNJ International Pvt. Ltd Sano Gaucharan, Tel: 01-4446271

APRILIA

Displacement

48,00,000

STX 150

149 cc

2,79,000

Hyperstrada

937 cc

30,50,000

ETX 150

149 cc

3,50,O00

Monster 1200

1198.4 cc

32,50,000 to

Dorsoduro 750

749.9cc

24,00,000

Monster 696

696 cc

20,00,000

Shiver Sports 750

749.9cc

20,00,000

Monster 796

803 cc

22,00,000

RSV4 RF

999.6 cc

38.00,000

Monster 821

821 cc

29,00,000

RS4 125

124.8 cc

7,60,000

Multistrada

1198.4 cc

40,00,000 to

RSV4 RR

999.6cc

35.00.000

Scrambler Sixty2

399 cc

16,50,000

Scrambler

803cc

19,50,000 to 23,50,000

Panigale R

1198cc

70,00,000

Xdiavel

1262 cc

44,00,000 to 50,00,000

42,00,000

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46,50,000

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4267759 | 4261200

BAJAJ Discover 150

144.8 cc

1,92,9001,99,900

Discover 100 M

94.38 cc

1,56,900

Discover 125

124.6 cc

1,68,9001,86,900

Platina 100 E/S

99.27 cc

1,43,900

Pulsar 150 DTSI

149.01 cc

2,29,900

Pulsar 180 DTSI

178.6 cc

2,39,900

Pulsar 200 NS

199.5 cc

2,81,900

Pulsar 220F

220 cc

2,74,900

Pulsar RS200

199.5cc

3,99,900

AS 200

199.5cc

2,86,900

AS150

149.5cc

2,51,900

Avenger 150 Street

150cc

2,49,900

Avenger 220 Street

220cc

2,84,900

Avenger 220 Cruise

220cc

2,94,900

Bajaj V

149.5cc

2,04,900

CROSSFIRE XZ250RR

Classic Wheels Export Import Pvt. Ltd. Pani Pokhari, Kathmandu Tel: 980-1024639 250 cc

Nepal General Marketing Pvt Ltd Jyoti Bhawan, Kantipath Tel: 4225377

HERO ACHIEVER

149 cc

1,92,000

GLAMOUR

124.7 cc

1,75,000 to

HF DELUXE

97.2 cc

1,45,000

Hunk

149.2 cc

2,11,000 to

Karizma R

223 cc

2,60,500

Karizma Zmr

223 cc

3,21,500

Passion Pro Tr

97 cc

1,68,000

Pleasure

102 cc

1,57,000

Splendor Ismart

97 cc

1,57,500

Dash

111 cc

1,67,500 to 1,71,500

Splendor Pro

97.2 cc

1,56,500

Splendor Pro Classic

97.2 cc

1,57,500

Super Splendor

124.7 cc

1,59,500

X-Treme

149.2 cc

2,19,500 to

1,80,000

2,16,500

5,95,000

2,30,000

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Model

Displacement

Price

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

HONDA

Price

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Naxal, Tel: 4415462

KTM

109 cc

1,59,900

200 DUKE

200 cc

4,41,900

AVIATOR

109 cc

1,83,900

390 DUKE

373.2 cc

6,06,900

CB SHINE

124.7 cc

1,88,100 to

RC 200

199 cc

5,26,900

RC 390

373 cc

6,81,900

1,96,900 CB TRIGGER

149 cc

2,29,900

CB TWISTER

109 cc

1,84,900

CB UNICORN

149.1 cc

2,24,900

CBF STUNNER

124.7 cc

1,95,900

CBR 250R

249 cc

5,29,900 to

CRF 250L

250 cc

9,90,000

DREAM YUGA

109cc

1,64,900

DIO

109cc

1,75,900

CB Hornet 160R

162.71cc

2,65,900

XR125L

124.7cc

3,90,000

CB Unicorn 160

163cc

2,45,900

Activa-i

110 cc

1,59,900

Activa 125

125 cc

1,93,900

CB Shine SP

125 cc

2,12,900

CB 500F

500 cc

13,99,000

CRF 250M

250 cc

9,90,000

MSX

125 cc

5,99,900

XR 150L

150 cc

4,80,000

Navi

109.19cc

1,54,900

CBR 650

648.72

19,99,000

KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. Naxal, Kathmandu 01-4411439

BENELLI

88

Displacement

ACTIVA

5,99,900 (AVS)

88

Model

TNT25

249cc

4,50,000

TNT300

300cc

6,80,000

TNT600i

600cc

15,50,000

Zenzero 150

150cc

2,65,000

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SG Global Pvt. Ltd Teku, Tel: 4231057 | 4231058 1,51,900 to

CENTURO

107 cc

DURO DZ

124.6 cc

1,45,900

FLYTE

124 cc

1,48,900

GUSTO

109 cc

1,69,900

PANTERO

106 cc

1,48,900 to

RODEO RZ

124.6 cc

1,61,900

RODEO UZO 125

124 cc

1,72,900

Mojo

295cc

5.80,000

1,57,900

1,51,900

MV AGUSTA

Gearventure Bike Nepal Pvt Ltd, Bhatbhateni Tel: 4435790 | 4435990

BRUTALE 1090

1078 cc

32,50,000

BRUTALE 675

675 cc

25,45,000

BRUTALE 800

798 cc

27,50,000

F3 675

675 cc

29,50,000

RIVALE 800

798 cc

29,50,000

F3

798 cc

31,50,000

F4

998 cc

38,00,000

ROYAL ENFIELD

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

Classic 350

346 cc

4,49,000

Classic 500

499 cc

5,41,000

Classic Battle Green

499 cc

5,61,000

Classic Chrome

499 cc

5,81,000

Himalayan

411cc

5,61,000

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Model

Displacement

Price

Classic Desert Storm

499 cc

5,61,000

Continental Gt

535 cc

7,21,000

Electra

346 cc

4,32,000

Thunderbird 500

499 cc

7,21,000

Thunderbird 350

346 cc

5,77,000

Model

ACCESS 125

124 cc

1,89,900

GIXXER

154.9 cc

2,46,900

GS 150R

149.5 cc

2,21,900

HAYATE

113 cc

1,69,900

LET’S

112 cc

1,75,900

SLINGSHOT

124 cc

1,84,900

SWISH

124 cc

1,79,900

Suzuki Gixxer SF

154.9 cc

2,76,900 to

Gixxer Dual Tone

154.9 cc

SCOMADI

124.6 cc

2,80,000

TL125 Chrome

124.6 cc

3,50,000

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. Teku, Tel: 4237057

TVS RTR 160

160 cc

2,35,900

JUPITER

109 cc

1,72,900

PHOENIX 125

125 cc

1,83,900

STAR CITY 110

109.7 cc

1,62,900

SCOOTY ZEST

110 cc

1,64,900

WEGO REFRESH

110 cc

1,73,900 to 1,75,900

RTR 180

180 cc

2,45,900

STAR SOPRT

100 cc

1,56,900

VICTOR

109.7 cc

1,67,900

XL 100

99.7 cc

1,12,900

RTR 200 4V

197,75CC

2,83,900

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Hypersport

199 cc

Renegade Commando

223 cc

3,75,000

Renegade Duty

124 cc

2,40,000

Renegade Sport

137.8 cc

2,50,000 to

Nitrox LS

124.1cc

1,85,000

Power Max

124.6 cc

1,85,000

Renegrade Sport

180cc

2,85,000

3,66,999 to 3,85,999

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VESPA

2,51,900 to 2,59,900

TL125 General

3,70,000 to

Dsr 200

3,99,000

2,89,900

Avasha International Narayan Gopal Chowk, Kathmandu Mob:9801067999

Price

Import USA Pvt. Ltd. Gairidhara, Tel: 4004664

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VG Suzuki Tripureshwor, Tel: 4233281

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Displacement

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Vespa VXL

125cc

2,70, 946 to 2,99,946

Vespa SXL

125cc

2,85,946

SXL 150

150cc

3,05,946 to 3,10,946

VXL 150

150cc

2,95,946

Morang Auto Works Teku, Tel: 4261160 | 4268252

YAMAHA FZ FI V2.0

149 cc

2,59,900

FZ-16 FI V2

149 cc

2,49,900

FZ-S FI V2 SE

149 cc

2,64,900

RAY Z-R

113 cc

1,83,900 to 1,91,000

SZ-RR

149 cc

2,09,900

YZF R15 V1.5

150 cc

3,45,900

Fascino

113 cc

1,89,900

Saluto

125cc

1,83,900

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Ltd Naxal, Tel: 4415462

KAWASAKI NINJA 300R

296 cc

9,99,900

NINJA 650R

649 cc

13,49,900

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