MOTOROiD

Introducing MOTOROiD, an autonomous motorcycle born in a new collaborative endeavor between designers and engineers.

The Yamaha Motor Innovation Center was completed in December 2016 as the company’s new base for design. In a practice unlike anything before at Yamaha, our designers and engineers gather together in the same studios to work collectively on developing the next generation of Yamaha products. This collaborative effort to think outside the box and cross the boundaries of their individual specialties helps breed new and exciting advances in innovation, with designers sometimes proposing ideas for vehicle frames and mechanisms, or the engineers giving even deeper thought to the beauty of the final product’s finish.

It was at this new facility at the cutting edge of Yamaha product development that “MOTOROiD” was born. Were we to describe this creation in a word, it is an “autonomous motorcycle.” Employing artificial intelligence, it is able to recognize the owner’s face and actions, stand up from its kickstand and come to its rider. Our aim was to create a new-generation motorcycle in the unique style of Yamaha, so that when the rider settles into the racer-like riding position and grabs the handlebars, it provides a sporty and exciting riding experience regardless of the person’s individual skills or athleticism.

Despite the awesome conglomeration of mechanical and electronic technology this model represents, it doesn’t have a flashy look. The frame retains traces of the cuts made to create it, the body is marked with un-bandaged scars here and there, and the tires are worn to the point that even the tread grooves are nearly gone. The machine emits a tremendous presence, like a prototype was just brought in straight after numerous hard-run track tests. What you can get from a glimpse of MOTOROiD is the present and the future of Yamaha Design. The designers and engineers wanted to show the public what their repeated creative clashes—and the resulting trust—gave birth to in unaltered form: a machine proudly showing its true colors and all the scars of trial and error.

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Triumph Street Twin launched in INDIA for Rs. 7.45 LAKH

Updated Triumph Street Twin has been launched in our country ( INDIA) for Rs. 7.45 lakh. This model features reworked engine, chassis upgrades & riding modes.

It is coupled with a 900cc parallel-twin engine, like the previous bike. Peak Torque is available in lower RPM's is od 80Nm which is also the same. However, Triumph Street has increased its maximum torque by 600rpm. In the previous model it was 3,200rpm but now the company has increased it to 3,800rpm

Talking about the power aspect of the bike. It has hugely increased by 55hp to 65hp. Rpm has also increased to 7,400 pm. The older version of Twin Street was 5,900rpm. The rpm has been increased by 500rpm. The company has also claimed that the torque has been flattened out which increases the torque across the reverse range.

Other changes that are done to the bike are

1)Lighter crank & balancer shaft,

2)Magnesium cam cover

3)Lighter clutch

This change has made the bikes kerb weight less than the older model. However, the gearbox continues to be a 5-speed unit.

The major change in 2019 Street Twin is its two new riding modes

1)Road

2)Rain

The bike has also improved its front suspension by increasing the fork o 41mm, the two-piston nisin front brake calipers have also be replaced by four pistons.

Other updates are minor such as new brushed-metal headlight cover & side panel decals

            Available in triple colors that are Jet Black, Ironstone & Korosi Red

The brand new model of Triumph has been priced Rs, 7.70 Lakh (ex-showroom price), this has made the successor costlier that the new model. it is 25,000 cheaper.   

Triumph Street Twin is brought into India as Completely Built Units (CBU) & not like completely knocked down like the previous twin model 

OTHER EQUIPMENT LISTS ARE ;

High Torque 900cc Bonneville engine

Brembo front brakes

Cartridge forks

First-in-class riding modes (Road and Rain)

Cast wheels

Improved rider ergonomics

Enhanced rider & pillion comfort

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System availability

More premium instrument styling

Improved finish & detailing

ABS & switchable traction control

Torque-assist clutch

Twin upswept silencers

Distinctive LED rear light

USB charging

Immobilizer

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Okinawa i-Praise e-scooter launched at Rs 1.15 lakh

Indian electric scooter manufacturer has launched its new electric scooter the i-praise for a price of Rs.1.15 lakhs.

It comes with a detachable lithium-ion battery and the manufacturer claims that the batter will take 2 to 3 hours to get fully charged. This is a huge change in this modal as compared to the 6-8hour charging time on for the lead-acid battery on the Okinawa Praise.

After every charge it will last for about 160-180km.

It has key features such as Find My Scooter Function, Mobile Charging USB Port, Motor Walking Assistance (Front/Reverse Motion), Geo-Fencing, Immobilization, Trips, Secure Parking, Tracking & Monitoring, Maintenance/Insurance Reminder, Battery Info, Speed Alerts and Driver Score

It also has a side stand sensor which if side stand is not removed the scooter will not start, this is a good safety feature that has come in today’s bikes and scooters.

It comes in three colours which are golden black, silver black and red black.

Known for its high-speed electric two-wheelers, Okinawa Scooters continues moving forward, with its latest development, the app-based iPraise. Upgrading to the vehicle dubbed 'The Intelligent Scooter' gives you the freedom to manage your vehicle & have a truly electrifying ride. Managing and analyzing your speed, trips, battery information, and alerts in one touch away on the ‘Okinawa Eco’ App. Enjoy the following features if u buy this 

e-scooter

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Bajaj to launch a full electric scooter soon

Bajaj to launch a full electric scooter soon

                              

Rajiv Bajaj in a meeting announced that they would launch a full electric bike soon by mid-2019. This bike is under construction and soon the pictures of the electric scooter will be revealed.

It has come to be seen that Bajaj is also extending its products to the electric products due to the increasing trend of electric cars and bikes.

In an event in Delhi Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog and Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, the brand also said that there is work in the pipeline for an electric scooter.

In 2017 Bajaj had reveled that the company is working on a project company named Urbanite and aims to ‘do a Tesla in the two-wheeler space.

                             

When the urbanite was reveled Rajiv Bajaj did not want to go in the scooter segment as there were many company’s making electric scooter.

So right now, we have no idea how the 2 wheeler would look like but roughly I think that it will have good performance, probably comparing with today’s 125cc scooters

 

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Nissan kicks just launched Indian roads

The all new Nissan kicks just launched Indian roads

According to auto cars Nissan just launched its compact SUV Nissan kicks for a starting price of Rs. 9.55 lakh to Rs. 14.65 lakh to the top modal. The vehicles that come in competition with the kicks are the Hyundai Creta which is in a price range of Rs. 9.55 lakh to 15.64 lakh and other competitive is the Renault Captur at a price range of Rs. 9.99 lakh and 13.25 lakh.

                                  

Nissan kicks come in four trim levels – XL, XV, XV Premium and XV Premium+.  This time Nissan has not compromised with its base modal and has given features such as LED DRL’s, power-adjustable wing mirrors with integrated turn indicators, six-way adjustable driver’s seat, power windows, rear AC vents, automatic climate control, USB and Aux-enabled audio system with four speakers and a Bluetooth.

                                 

Now talking about the top specified modal of the kicks which is the XV Premium+ it is equipped with extra features, which are 360 degree camera, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system which operates through Android auto and Apple CarPlay, telematics-enabled smartwatch, steering-mounted controls, an optional contrast finish for the roof, LED headlamps, cruise control, push-button start, automatic headlamps and wipers.

                                  

Going to the safety aspect of the vehicle all the variants has dual airbags, ABS with EBD (electronic brake distribution), rear defogger, and rear parking sensors. 

                             

                                  

For the top variants the vehicle has two more airbags, a hill start assists and rear fog lamps.

 Auto cars has also notified us that all the variants will be having 7 colour options and only XV Premium + will have dual tone colour options as an extra.

Talking about the powertrain section which is the engine and transmission, the Nissan kicks comes with a 1.5litre petrol engine which creates a power of 106hp and a torque of 142Nm and other option is a 1.5litre diesel motor that produces power of 110hp and 142Nm of torque.

                           

The petrol engine has 5 speed manual tran smission which is standard, and the diesel engine has 6 speed manual transmission.

       

                              

                              

The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has rated the fuel efficiency for kicks is as follows; for the petrol MT it is 14,23kpl and for the diesel it is 20.45kpl 

In the price aspect kicks has reasonably priced according to its competitors, now let’s see over the days how the Nissans kick works out.

                            

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HECTOR TO BE RELEASED BY MID-2019

MG Motors launches its 1st  SUV in India to be be launched by mid 2019.

The MG motors is a new company in India (which is a British company) and it launches its 1st car which to our good luck is a SUV. However the exact date of launch has not been confirmed, but some leaks say that it will be launched by July 2019.

MG motor has confirmed that the SUV that will be launched in India will be called as 'Hector". It has also come to know that the SUV will be launched with an estimated price of 17 lakh.

In an article it has come to the MG Hector will be powered by the same Fiat 2.0-litre Multi-jet diesel engine as the Jeep Compass and there will also be a petrol engine on offer that could be a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol.

What about its size?? however the official dimensions of the car has not been released but MG Motors has already confirmed that Hector will be bigger than the Honda's CR-V in terms of dimensions, so with this we have a good idea of how long it will be. But unfortunately it will be a 5-seater SUV only. Compared to the Jeep Compass, the Hector will be longer and wider. 

MG also has plans to launch a 7-seater version of the Hector as well, shortly after its launch and to my guess it will be by end of this year as the company needs to settle in a new region so as to increase its sale and build the trust among customers, now if you still wanna buy a 7 seater, wait a little longer until I update you on the further news.

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Hector would be a competition to the other SUV's which are Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson, Mahindra XUV500 and the Tata Harrier

MG Motor India has said that it will launch one new vehicle in India every year. Speaking on the company’s plans for the market, Rajeev Chaba, who is the President & Managing Director, MG Motor India, said, “The MG brand seeks to embrace the incredible technology of the future while cherishing its great British heritage. We are moving forward swiftly on our India strategy and building a strong organization to embrace the future. Our aim is to provide vehicles that will be new-age and very contemporary, with a premium image and great value.”

It has an office in Haryana Gurugram. So, if you need to contact them for more details you can call them on the following number. I have even given you the details of its address

OFFICE

+91 124-6111 800

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MG Motor India Private Limited

1501-1503, 15TH FLOOR, SIGNATURE TOWERS, SOUTH CITY

HARYANA 122001

In my opinion this car would bring about a big change in the automobile field with intelligent safety features and technology. So for more update stay tuned to auto trends and do subscribe for more updates.

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