Thursday, September 17, 2009

VMAX launched in india

So finally all the craze and excitement is over as yamaha came out with VMAX as their surprise package for india. For last month and so their were talks about yamaha launching something really cool in india. So people like me were expecting them to get a 250cc doing some 20-30Ps. But this launch is not  20Ps but 20Lk :( :( .

Anyways, VMAX is a monster, as i read somewhere today "Porsche for Bikers :P". 
But how many they are going to sell, how big is indian superbikes market? Both R1 and MT01's combined sale is nearly 150 till now, which costs some 12lk. And this one is some 20LKh. I suspect hardly 30-50 bikes is a big number.

Tech-Specs:-

Engine type4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, V-type 4-cylinder
Engine coolingLiquid cooled
Displacement1,679cc
Bore x stroke90.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression ratio11.3:1
Maximum power147.2 kW (200 PS) @ 9,000 rpm
Maximum torque166.8 Nm (17.0 kg-m) @ 6,500 rpm
Lubrication systemWet sump
Fuel SystemFuel injection
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc diaphragm spring
Ignition systemTCI
Starter systemElectric
Transmission systemConstant mesh, 5-speed
Final transmissionShaft drive
Primary ratio1.509
Secundary ratio3.082
Gear ratio-1st gear2.375
Gear ratio-2nd gear1.810
Gear ratio-3rd gear1.400
Gear ratio-4th gear1.115
Gear ratio-5th gear0.935
Fuel tank capacity15 litres
Oil tank capacity5.9 litres

So for every  1 HP u need to spend 10,000 Rs. But the bad thing is that, a US citizen has to spend only 18,000K($) some 9LK(nearly half of what it costs in india) for owning the beast . Anyhow, the future of bigger bikes seems to be better in india. Till then wait and watch(john riding the big machines) :) :)

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