Yamaha YZF R1

In the world of sports bike Yamaha R1 is one of the oldest and most famous bike.This bike has evolved with time an that's the reason why even after 15 years ,it's the first choice of many speed enthusiasts.There are many Indians also which admire this bike and this article will take them further close to their favourite bike.

 

 

 

YZF R1

 

Design and style-

The full fairing and twin headlights style of Yamaha R1 has always impressed the bikers. It always looks fascinating with full body cowl and the newest version takes the game even ahead. The new aggressively styled bike comes with almost no graphics except R1 printed on it. Yamaha has used nickel bolts on its fairing to mount it on the R1 and that looks cool with nicely integrated side indicators. Its cowl has full-size integrated rear view mirrors which makes its appearance compact and sporty with twin circular headlights.

 

This bike is Yamaha’s fastest sports bike in India. There are certain factors which contribute to its high quality of acceleration and performance. Firstly, it uses a light weight frame which helps it to cut down its weight and get better power to weight ratio than its competitors. Secondly, Yamaha has induced their (chip controlled throttle) technology which is inspired from MotoGP. This helps this bike to get off to a flying start after every gear shift.

 

 

 

You will need only 3 secs to reach the speed of 100 km/hr. The top speed of yamaha r1 is nearly 285 km/hr.

There are chances that this bike may give you a fuel efficiency of around 10km/ltr.

This bike is priced at INR 15.60 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Comfort while driving-

You don’t look for much comfort on these bikes. Still, Yamaha has tried their best to please you with its well-padded rider seat and adjustable foot-pegs. One can set these foot-pegs according to their height which keeps you on the safer side. The knees stick firmly around its fat tank to give you a tight grip of this bike. It offers extremely sporty posture which gives you a clear view of the road. You always have to bend forward to reach its handle bar which is also convenient to hold and gives you an aerodynamic position.

 

Details-

• Powerfull 998cc 200PS crossplane 4-cylinder engine
• Highly advanced electronic control systems
• 6-axis IMU with Gyro/G sensors for 3D motion data
• Banking sensitive Traction Control/Slide Control
• Front Lift Control and Launch Control
• Banking sensitive Racing ABS/Unified Brake System
• New short wheelbase aluminium Deltabox frame

• 199 kg wet weight

Verdict-

Yamaha R1 is cheaper than many of its rivals and enjoys a big price difference. This difference should work in the favour of this bike. It has got the looks, performance and handling which you look for in a bike of this segment. Yes, it could have had more features but looking at its price, it has everything which makes it a complete value for money bike.

 

 

 

Ktm Rc 390- A middleweight super sports motorcycle

 

A sports bike in its purest form. Reduced to the essentials. Agile, fast, suitable for A2 driving licence and extremely sporty. The handling – simply spectacular. The performance – incredible. The power – awesome.

Ktm 390

 

The KTM RC390 is a middleweight super sports motorcycle which replaced the Duke 390 as the flagship motorcycle in India. Currently, the fastest motorcycle in KTM's Indian portfolio, the RC390 is a faired version of the naked Duke 390 with minor alterations to its chassis which improve its riding dynamics.

The RC390 gets an angular faring and windshield which not only enhances its aesthetic appeal, but also reduces the motorcycle’s drag coefficient. The new clip on handlebars, step seats and the repositioned footrests and pedals, which are now forged, give the motorcycle a sporty riding stance.

The ground clearance of the RC has gone up by 8.5 mm than the Dukes’, which means that you would be able to further lean the bike into corners.

The new clip on handlebars, step seats and the repositioned footrests and pedals, which are now forged, give the motorcycle a sporty riding stance. The RC390, like the Duke 390 gets a fully digital instrument panel which displays a whole bunch of read-outs like the gear position, rpm reading, service reminder information, fuel consumption and range among others.

A quick spec-comparison between the Duke 390 and the RC 390 tells us that though they are identical mechanically the wheelbase of the RCs is shorter and the 66.5-degree steering head angle is also steeper than the Dukes’ 65 degrees.

 



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Ktm-390 is priced at Rs. 2.05 lakh(ex-showroom Delhi)

Details-

• ABS is equipped as standard on every RC 390, ensuring maximum safe on any road condition
• Powerfull 373 cc engine
• Slim and light chassis with agile, sporty handling
• Sporty and comfortable suspension
• Unloaded ground clearance of 178.5 mm

Verdict-

The KTM RC 390 offers unmatched performance for the price. The RC 390 is a good option for those looking for supersport looks with Duke 390 like performance.