Motorcycles are a way of life for many. This is the reason many people modify them to personalize the bike as per their taste and preference. Various garages and tuning houses in India have some quite brilliant examples of modified bikes. Many people who do not have enough budget resources in their hands to get a high end motorcycle often take the other way to realize their dream. They modify their ride into a replica of the bike they love, and some of them do so quite tastefully. Here are ten such replica motorcycles from India and around the world. Yamaha SZ-R – Ducati Panigale This modification was done in the Philippines and is based on the 150cc commuter motorcycle, Yamaha SZ-R. All the body parts of the bike have been upgraded, including the front fairing, tank and seat cowl. The modification also involves upgrading both the brakes to petal discs, which make it look even more realistic. The Yamaha SZ-R is a budget, 150cc motorcycle that goes against the Bajaj Pulsar 150. … [Read more...] about Pulsar-Fireblade to Yamaha SZ-Ducati: 10 regular motorcycles to INSANE replica superbikes
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Restored 1984 Yamaha RD350 gets front disc brake setup from Bajaj Avenger and TVS Apache
The Yamaha RD350 was one of the most exciting sub-500 cc motorcycles in India during its time. Restoration experts are complementing the peppy two-stroke engine with disc brake setup that gives a better stopping power. Last month, we brought you an RD350 that received disc brakes on both ends and a single-channel ABS. Recently, we stumbled upon a Yamaha RD350 that was restored by Prateek Khanna of Blue Smoke Customs.Also read: Standard Yamaha R15 V3.0 display modified to colour [Video]The restored Yamaha RD350 benefits from a front disc brake that utilises a Bajaj Avenger’s hub along with TVS Apache’s calliper to give the retro Japanese machine a better stopping power.This 1984 High Torque RD350 was not in the best shape when Prateek found it. It seemed to have rusted in a scrap yard for years before it was spotted. However, proper love and care ensured that the motorcycle was up brought back to its original glory. With new paint and polished chrome, this … [Read more...] about Restored 1984 Yamaha RD350 gets front disc brake setup from Bajaj Avenger and TVS Apache
Yamaha R15 V3.0 MotoGP Edition
Last week, India Yamaha Motor launched the R15 V3.0 MotoGP Edition in India, priced at INR 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Yamaha R15 V3.0 MotoGP Edition has started reaching dealerships across India.Interestingly, the Yamaha R15 V3.0 MotoGP Edition with Valentino Rossi's racing number (46) was spotted by IAB reader Shreyas Ma, who sent these via social media. In addition to the Movistar & Eneos logos on the India-spec R15 V3.0 MotoGP Edition, the motorcycle features the '46' and 'Monster Energy' decals on the fairing. The other bike gets a small '46' decal along with Abarth, Eneos, Yamalube, Movistar and Blue Core logos on the fairing above the headlamps. The motorcycle also features a 'Bibendum' (Michelin Man) logo on the front mudguard.We believe the bike was customized by or for a customer.The Yamaha R15 V3.0 MotoGP Edition is limited to 5,000 units in India, and the company has already received over 2,000 bookings for the motorcycle. Of these, 4,000 units are available in … [Read more...] about Yamaha R15 V3.0 MotoGP Edition
Back To The Future: Retroteching The Yamaha R1
Over To You They tell us a picture is worth a thousand words, but that picture can only share a fraction of a second of the full story, and usually only the final result. Within the realms of modified cars and custom bikes, the best build stories – the ones were can relate to the most – happened long ago. These tales are often interwoven with the blood, the sweat and long hours required to finish the project. When this Yamaha R1 project was pitched as a potential story, I asked to see some specs. The reply I got was “Well, it’s pretty much all standard,”. So why the hell would Australian motorcycle journalist and bike builder Mark Boxer be so excited about a stock bike, I thought? And then he dropped the bombshell that somehow he with the help of some good mates had managed to shoehorn the latest parts, tech, and even wiring of a 2018 Yamaha R1 into an original 1998 R1 chassis. Given that Mark has over two decades’ experience writing, shooting and … [Read more...] about Back To The Future: Retroteching The Yamaha R1
2018 Honda X-Blade first ride review
Honda's Unicorn is an interesting motorcycle. It's had a rather up and down career as HMSI has chased down a foothold in the 150cc motorcycle space that was created by and is currently dominated by the Bajaj Pulsar. And now, the base Pulsar is increasingly looking like it will be a 180cc motorcycle. But displacement creep is not new in the segment with everyone from Yamaha with the very first FZ16 and new its version 2.0 and derivative, to the Suzuki Gixxer have increased their displacement in the search for an advantage that brings them sales. Honda not only created the excellent 162.71cc single-cylinder platform from the first Unicorn's, they used it to create the aggressive looking Hornet which is now growing steadily in sales. But at the Auto Expo, Honda revealed a completely new 150cc class brand name in the X-Blade. Which, wait for it, is also based on the 162.71cc engine! And today, we got to ride it. The Honda looks rather good from most angles but the front and front … [Read more...] about 2018 Honda X-Blade first ride review