Bajaj Kristal DTSi (Digital Twin Spark Ignition)

The popular scooter among college going girls and ladies is the Bajaj Kristal. The scooter is easy to ride, light weight and available in beautiful colors and combinations. This is one of the first un-geared scooters introduced by Bajaj. The engine of the scooter is somewhere between the 75 cc Scooty and 102 cc Pleasure.

The scooter has been designed to be easy for young girls to ride in crowded cities. It is equipped with Digital Twin Spark Ignition (DTSi), SNS (Spring-in-Suspension technology) and the ExhausTEC.

Style and Look of the Bajaj Kristal DTSi

The scooter is available in red, black, blue and silver colors. The light weight scooter has a superior mileage and fast pick up. The look is like the aerodynamic scooters having sharp and clear edges and lines. The logo of the scooter is pasted on the front.

The side panels are made into matt-black plastic kinds that helps reduce scratches on the scooter. Other attachments like fuel gauge, speedometer, and indicators for the side-stand are attractively designed.

Engine, Power, Torque

The scooter has a Four-stroke engine and the engine displacement is100 cc. The maximum power delivered by the scooter is 22b hp@5400 rpm and torque is 0.78 kgm@5500rpm.

DTSi that is the Digital Twin Spark Ignition technology is also present in the scooter as in many popular scooter machines. The front fueling system to help easy refueling and SNS are also present.

The suspension in the front is telescopic hydraulic absorbers with leading link coaxial shock absorber and spring. Rear suspension is pivoted fork with absorbers having two coaxial springs.

Comfort and Ride

As the fuel tank is in the front the rider can get the tank filled without leaving his seat. It is a comfortable smooth scooter of weight 163 kgs, easy to be handled by young college going girls. The scooter has extra large storage space around 22 lts space. Many additional hooks are added for hanging and keeping items. The space below the seat has the light facility as present in refrigerators. This feature along with the great space for storage was also present in the Kinetic Nova135 scooter introduced some years back.

Engineering and Styling

The scooter is equipped with the DTSi technology that was the selling point of Pulsar scooter. The fuel flaps also opens up as the ignition key is turned. The automatic lamps in the front and the panel lamps are advantage as it switches on when the light is dim. The key of the scooter is also pentalock type. It can be used to open the fuel flap, seat lock, accelerator lock, steering and ignition

The scooter also has the battery and fuel indicators to help users’ be careful for low fuel and battery before going to distant places. The battery low indicators are coming from the time of launch of Kinetic Honda bikes. The brakes are present in the front and the rear and are of mechanical expanding shoe type.

Special features

* Power of the scooter is 22b hp@5400 rpm
* Torque is 0.78 kgm@5500rpm
* DTSi technology is present
* ExhausTEC. facility for automatic exhaust is present
* SNS feature is enabled
* The fuel tank has the capacity to hold 4.5 litres of petrol
* With the four –speed transmission the scooter can get the peak speed of 120 kmph.

Some positive and negative specifications of the scooter

The scooter is very comfortable to be ridden in crowds by young ladies. It gives good mileage and is stylish in looks.

Positive features of the scooter are

* Side stand alarm is an advantage
* Pentalock key feature
* Maintenance free battery
* Front fuelling makes it easy to use by ladies
* Automatic lamps are present for low lights

Negative features in the scooter are

* The scooter has sluggish pick with pillion.
* Sometimes the rear wheel shudders
* Fuel Gauge sometimes shows wrong indications.
* The scooter cost is high in its range.

Cost

The cost of the scooter is about Rs. 35,417 in Chennai Showroom. The competitor to the bike is TVS Scooty that has got much acceptance in all areas. The un-geared scooter sector has limited market to about 10 percent and this may generate heavy competition to the scooter. But it will definitely get noticed by the youngsters.

Technical Specification

Bajaj Avenger 180cc DTS-I is one of the highly competitive two wheeler machine introduced into the cruiser bike segment after the Kawasaki Eliminator. Those who owned Kawasaki Eliminator said that the bike was underpowered with a 125cc engine.

The Kawasaki Eliminator users were impressed by the finish of the bike, material quality and cruiser experience in the bike. Avenger has been upgraded to have a better riding position, comfort and it also is integrated with the cruiser qualities. Extra long wheelbase and laidback riding position are exclusive features of the bike.

Style and Look of the Bajaj Avenger 180cc DTSi

The bike has got the low designed cruiser having a chrome outlook. The Bajaj Avenger wheelbase is 1475mm as compared to Bajaj Pulsar which has a 1,330 mm wheelbase. The front wheel of Avenger is set out and the stroke front fork is longest of 140mm that helps the wheelbase to be fitted into it. The Kerb weight of Avenger comes around 154 Kg. The bike is extremely stylish and is a high speed machine.

Engine, Power, Torque

The engine of the bike is four - stroke and the displacement is 180cc.The bike power reaches 16.5 bhp / 12.15 kw @ 8000 rpm maximum and torque is high at 15.22.The front suspension of the bike is telescopic and it is one of the longest in its kind. The rear suspension has the triple rate spring that is 5-way adjustable. The rear suspension is also equipped with Hydraulic Shock Absorbers.

The ExausTEC technology is integrated to the bike to have comfortable exhaust facility in low and high revolutions and for an easy low-end torque. The riders of the bike can experience the fast carburetion and light throttle feel. The low-end and mid range groan sound of the bike can be heard on carburetion.
Comfort and Ride

The bike is extremely comfortable. It has wide saddler seat, brackets designed for pillion and a low saddle height. The forward foot riding position makes the rider and also the one sitting on the back seat to get high comfort. The 60/ 55 watt halogen headlamp are helpful in a night journey. The bike seat has lowest centre of gravity. The bike is equipped for longer travel of 140mm long front telescopic suspension.

Engineering and Styling

The front brake is hydraulically operated and is operated by 260mm disc brake. The rear brake is 130mm drum. The carburetor gives instant response with a light feel of choking. Bajaj Avenger gives the high performance and comfort riding to the biker. The bike owners having Eliminator wished to have a bike having more power engine and the Bajaj Avenger 180cc DTS-I was introduced by the Bajaj engineers into the market with a bigger engine and high style to meet the demand of bikers.

Special features

Striking features of the bike are

* The engine of the bike has the capacity of 178.6 cc and is equipped with air-cooling
* It is a four-stroke bike having single piston and kick start facility
* The peak power for the bike is 16.5 hp @ 8000 rpm
* The peak torque for the bike is 15.22 Nm @ 6500rpm
* Bike has the tubular double cradle with rectangular swing and longest wheelbase (1475mm) to make it appear sporty
* The braking is very efficient

Some positive and negative specifications of the bike

Completely re-tuned legendary DTS-i technology especially designed for India’s first cruiser.

Positive features of the bike are

* The riding of bike on road is comfortable and smooth
* Average given by the bike is good.
* Stylish and cruise look are impressive.
* Power delivery is linear
* Brakes are efficient.
* Mileage given by the bike is good.

Negative features of the bike are

* Gear shifting is sometimes uncomfortable
* The placement of ignition key is also uncomfortable
* The bike is not comfortable for curves and heavy traffic
* The front break pad is placed badly to brush with the disc even after adjusting
* Rear view mirrors have limits on adjustment
* Gravity problem can be created in case the pillion is used for riding.

Cost

The range for cost of the bike is approximately between Rs 60000 – 64000.The bike fares around Rs. 63,000 in ex - showroom of Delhi and the cost varies depending upon the city.

Technical Specification

Bajaj Platina 100cc was introduced in the year 2006 and is based on CT-100.The bike is categorized in the entry-level segment along with Bajaj Discover 112. The bike was introduced into the markets as the cheapest bike of its segment that competed with Hero Honda. On introduction of the bike the company expected a sale of 75,000-80,000 units per month. From the time of introduction the bike has been popular with the buyers in India and outside India also, due to its reduced cost and performance.

The bike has many executions like body panels, fairings, and electronics, similar to Bajaj Wind 125 Worldbike. The production of Wind 125 Worldbike has been ceased by the company and Bajaj Platina 100cc has been bought by the customers for its gorgeous style, stunning performance, exceptional mileage and minimal costs in its range..

Style and Look of the Bajaj Platina 100cc

The bike has style borrowed from the Bajaj Wind and Bajaj CT 100 models. The company launched the bike with an expectation that the bike will be a pleasure to its customers with superb style, excellent performance and exceptional mileage. The bike has Platinum silver color and chrome graphics glued to it. Side panel are streak designed and head lens are clear. The lens blinkers and MFR lens are attractive ones. The levers, grips, mirrors and switchgear are properly placed. The unique style of the bike includes the chrome streaked blade at side panels and a matt finish black silencer.
Engine, Power, Torque

Bajaj Platina has the four-stroke engine having a single cylinder and capacity of the engine is 99.27cc engine. The engine power reaches the highest to 8.2bhp @ 7500rpm and torque to the engine is 0.82kgm @4500rpm.The bike is equipped with ExhausTEC technology that is Torque Expansion Chamber for the exhaust system. ExhausTEC helps enhanced torque at low revolutions without affecting the performance in Torque in case of high or medium revolutions.

Comfort and Ride

The handling and braking is easy and tested .The wheels are of alloy metal and the chrome rings on the console with the graphite colored engine makes the bike extremely stylish. The leg guard is of initial types and gear shifting also generates noise from the bike. The kick is L shaped and not C Shaped as in Discover. The styling design is close to the gear shifting lever which results in scratches on it.

Engineering and Styling

The engine has a ride control switch to facilitate the biker to identify the optimum throttle opening to get the top mileage. The telescopic front suspensions works for 125mm travel. The bike has been designed to be most comfortable in its class and cost. It is the first bike to have the SNS (Spring-N-Spring) rear suspension having has longest travel of 100mm in its type.

Special features

Special features of the bike are:

* The SNS (Spring-N-Spring) rear suspension has longest travel
* Mileage is of highest in its range
* ExhausTEC helps enhanced torque at low revolutions
* Power reaches the highest to 8.2bhp @ 7500rpm
* Torque is 0.82kgm @4500rpm.
* Engine capacity is 99.27cc

Some positive and negative specifications of the bike

Positive features of the bike are

* Stylish bike with effective cost and great mileage
* Bike performs very well on busy roads and the performance does not change on traveling long distances.
* The side lamps and key cover on ignitions are good.
* Oil indicator is also a unique feature
* The fuel tank a betterment of previous models.
* Horn sound is better than Pulsar or Discover.
* Rubber pad on foot brake is helpful attachment.

Negative features of the bike are

* The bike do not have a self start system

* The disc brakes are not there

* Leg guard is of older versions.

* Gear shifting makes a lots of noise

* Plastic styling gets scratched by shoes and is wrongly placed

Cost

The cost of the base version of bike is around Rs 34,500 and the showroom cost in Delhi is around Rs 36,000.the cost and the performance along with the styling makes the bike a valuable one.

Technical Specification

Opel Corsa is a supermini car by General Motors and has been sold for many brands like Chevrolet, and Holden. Introduced in 1983 the car has been marketed in many parts of the America, Europe. Africa and Asia. The latest model launched by GM motors is Vauxhall Corsa and to be released is a hybrid version of the car. The car launched in India are 1.4 GSi and1.6 GLS.

The 3 box version of the car has been designed by General Motors to suit the needs of Indian roads. The car looks small and is extremely spacious with gorgeous interiors and having speedy engine comfortable enough to be driven on all Indian roads. The new Opel Corsa Elite has got a sports car look. It has been given the title of India’s ‘millennium car’ and has been launched on three continents South America, Africa and Asia.

Style and Look of the Opel Corsa

Opel Corsa 1.4-litre Elite has sporty and classy interiors. The colors used are light brown and black for interiors and seats. Leather seats are comfortable and well placed. The attractive feature is the display of outside temperature, date and time through the triple information display system. The steering is wrapped in leather and is having a great grip. The music system is not present in the car and the pedals are of aluminum as in previous Opel Corsa models.

Engine, Power, Torque

The diesel engine car has 75Hp (55 kw), 66 kw (90 HP) and 92 Kw capacity. The petrol car delivers power 88PS @ 6000 and torque 110 Nm @ 3200.The car is supported by extremely quick and effective air condition systems, central - locking and remote fuel and trunk opening.

The car is easy to use with quality attachments. The controls and switches are attractive and has a new in designs. The engine has a 4 cylinder layout having 1389 cc of capacity. The length of car is 4056mm and width 1608. Height is 1420mm and a bit less for tall stature and heavy built people but for average Indian height, the car is overall very comfortable.

Comfort and Ride

The car is comfortable with an optional heated steering facility that helps the driver to warm the cold hands in case of extreme negative climatic conditions. The arc shaped headlights are stylish. The car has well placed gear, clutches and amenities that make you easy to reach and control the car. The heavy crowded areas can sometimes be a problem for the car. The steering is not comfortable at times on heavy curves Exciting design, the outstanding interior comfort and the additional features are added to fortify luxury.

Engineering and Styling

The exhaust is chrome-tipped and the wheel is 14 inch that is similar to previous Opel Corsa models. The front of the car is wide and chromium blade integrated with V-shaped radiator grill that increases the confidence of the rider. The immediate breaks are effective having the ABS with Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and brake assist. The car also comes with progressive variable steering and optional Interactive Driving System.

The new chassis in the car helps driving to be safe and quick. Chassis is facilitated with Electronic Stability Program (ESP Plus) includes Enhanced under steering Control (EUC) and traction control.

Special features

* Opel Corsa is spacious with attractive interiors.
* The car is good for Indian roads
* Opel Corsa is a family car
* Personal equipments are well located
* The steering has an optional feature of proving heated wheels that can be used in cold climates to warm hands
* The triple information display helps user to get outside temperature, date and time.

Some positive and negative specifications of the Opel Corsa

The positive points in the car are its

* Smooth speed on road

* Interiors are outstanding

* Mileage is stupendous

* Pick up is fast

The negatives points in the car are:

* The steering is not comfortable to use on heavy curves

* On using the accelerator much the mileage of car goes down

* The height of car ground is less than the bumpers found on many roads in India that may lead to hit on silencer at the base of the car.

* Not good for very tall and hefty people

* The placement of accelerator and clutch are also very close

Cost

The cost of the Opel Corsa varies from 4.8 lakhs to 5.50 lakhs. The initial costing are from 4.8 lakhs and the cost at a showroom in Delhi is around Rs 5.39 lakhs.

Technical Specification