Tuesday, 27 December 2011
Monday, 26 December 2011
Ninja 650R review
Really nippy performance proves the Ninja offers a lot more than its 71bhp suggests. The ace in this Ninja pack is its remarkable ability to handle everyday riding, and shoot from rest to 150kph plus speeds with effortless ease. It’s light and easy to ride at low speeds, with a meaty clutch and a gearshift that feels precise still solid, more European than Japanese.
You get traditional telescopic forks in front, and a mono-shock behind. The nice wide handlebar allows an upright, comfortable seating position, ensuring the 650R isn’t a bike where you need to sit with knees tucked under your ears. The lightly stepped and low seat, at 790mm is one even a shorter rider will have no problem straddling. Massive 300mm double petal discs at the front and a single 220mm petal disc at the rear offer solid stopping power. Tyres are ample, tubeless Bridgestones.
Fact File
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Installation | DDHC, 8 valve, Parallel Twin |
| Bore/stroke | 83.0/60.0 |
| Power | 71bhp @ 8500rpm |
| Torque | 6.73kgm @ 7000rpm |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed |
Dimensions
| Length | 2100mm |
| Width | 760mm |
| Height | 1200mm |
| Ground clearance | 145mm |
Chassis & Body
| Construction | Diamond High -tensile steel |
| Weight | 204kg |
| Wheels | 17inch alloys |
| Tyres | 120/70 front, 160/60 rear |
Suspension
| Front | Telescopic front |
| Rear | Mono-shock |
Brakes
| Front | 300mm Tripe pedal disc |
| Rear | 220mm petal disc |
Renault Pulse review
The Pulse is powered by the familiar Renault-Nissan 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines, the latter of which we’re testing here. It produces a modest 63bhp and 16.3kgm and on urban roads, is immediately impressive. Initial engine response is good and there’s very little turbo lag. Half-throttle responses are also good and the Pulse ambles along at low speeds rather well. Mid-range performance is healthy and you have adequate passing power on tap. It’s only on the highway that you feel the lack of power and you have to constantly shift gears to keep the motor on the boil. With power tapering off as early as 3800rpm, you have a very small powerband to play with and the Pulse’s performance is a far cry from the likes of the Swift. Our timing equipment confirms this — the car takes a leisurely 16.2 seconds to reach 100kph. The motor is quite refined though; it settles into quiet idle and only sounds gruff when worked hard.
Fact File
Price Range (in lakhs)*
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 6.17 lakh (est. ex-shorrom, Delhi) |
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Installation | Front, Transverse |
| Power | 63bhp at 4000rpm |
| Torque | 16.3 kgm at 4000rpm |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions
| Length | 3805mm |
| Width | 1665mm |
| Height | 1525mm |
| Wheel base | 2450mm |
Chassis & Body
| Weight | 1070kg |
Performance
| 0-20 | 1.56sec |
| 0-40 | 3.77sec |
| 0-60 | 6.35sec |
| 0-80 | 10.43sec |
| 0-100 | 16.20sec |
| 0-120 | 25.17sec |
Economy
| Tank size | 41 litres |
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