Yamaha R15 Versus Hero Honda Karizma

Performance: Symmetric though at the opening glimpse Karizma seems to trounce the R15 in status of translation, the 150cc engine of R15 cannot be downgraded in status of engine situation incomparable. With a throng of primary features similar semiliquid cooling, DIASIL chamber and six move gear Yamaha R15 just rocks.

Honda's New Electric Bikes in 2010

Honda CEO Takeo Fukui recently announced that “Honda is currently developing a battery-powered electric motorcycle which emits no CO2 while driving, because the characteristics of a battery can be better utilized in the motorcycles, which can be used for short distance travel. Honda is aiming to introduce this new pollution free electric motorcycles to the market in 2010.”

Well, this is going to be ideal vehicle for Indian roads also its price is affordable and range is not limited. I am sure Honda is going to take care of these issues if it plans to launch this motorcycle in India. Bikes are one of cheapest and widely used form of transportation in India. This bike would be ideal for crowded Indian roads both for commuters and commercial users.

Bikes are primarily used for short distance travel which makes a battery powered bikes an ideal machine.

In the uncertain times this is going to be a great move from Honda as its motorcycle business is almost recession-proof. Motorcycle is the first and original core product of Honda and it knows that if the new bike gives cost-efficiency to buyers, it is going to attract a huge new customer segment in the emerging markets like India.

Bikes are cheap, easy to own, easy to use, easy to park, less noisy. Well, if it is electric powered then nothing like it.