Yamaha FZ 16 tested!

We at BIKE INDIA has always been ahead when it comes to exclusive stuff. This month, for the October issue, we have Yamaha's new naked street-fighter on our cover. Why? Coz we also have an exclusive first road test of the Yamaha FZ 16.

See the cover for more.


Related Reading:

FZ 16 on Bike India website

2009 Yamaha Diversion

The Yamaha Diversion has come a long way. From 1984, when it was known at the XJ600, for 2009, Yamaha has come up with this - the 2009 Yamaha FZ6R for US or the 2009 Yamaha Diversion for Europe...

This is the old Diversion (900cc model seen here)

Honda and Yamaha to sell electric bikes by 2010

Honda Motor Co. and Yamaha Motor Co. will begin selling electric motorcycles as soon as 2010, Nikkei English News reported, without citing anyone.

The motorcycles, which will be powered by lithium-ion batteries and sold to both businesses and to individual drivers, will range in price from 200,000 to 400,000 yen ($1,900 to $3,700), the news service reported. Yamaha plans to debut its electric bikes by 2010, while Honda will introduce its version in 2011, Nikkei said.

Source : Bloomberg.com

Updates on my leh ride

Hi,
I am writing from Leh.
You can see the day 1's proceedings at http://www.bikeindia.in/travel

The above link will be updated with day2's ride tomm
We did Khardungla Pass today (18000+feet) and will be riding to Pangong Tso lake tomorrow

Update: Riding to the roof of the world

Updated at 5:15pm/22nd August local time

In fifteen min, I will be off to the airport. I land in New Delhi at 9:10pm local time. Hopefully should be in bed by 12 mid night and get four hours of sleep!

My bike is on its way and will be delivered at my Delhi home by evening.

Leh, here i come....

PS: Bookmark http://bikeindia.in/travel to read the updates daily. I might not get enough time to update this blog.

Riding to the roof of the world and beyond!

All those who have been following my plans of riding to the worlds highest motorable road and beyond, here is the final itinerary

Sat : Delhi - Manali
Sun : Manali - Sarchu
Mon : Sarchu - Leh
Tues : Leh - Khardung La - Leh
Wed : Leh - Chang La - Pangong Tso
Thu : Pangong Tso - Phobrang - Marsimek La - Phobrang - Chang La - Leh
Fri : Leh - Sarchu
Sat : Sarchu - Manali
Sun : Manali - Delhi

We will riding through numerous mountain passes, the highest being 18,634 feet or 5646 meters about mean sea level. Yes, the Himalayas can make the alps look minute!

I, along with five others leave tomm morning (Saturday morning). I will try to keep you guys updated on the trip. You may catch my ride on www.bikeindia.in/travel

Bike India Sep 2008 Issue

Here is the September Issue of Bike India magazine. It should be out on the stands in the next 2-3 days.
If any one needs a copy, shoot an Email to bunnypunia@gmail.com

In the meantime, do have a look at the WEBSITE as well