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Tata NANO – The Motorcycle Replacement

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Well, here it is, the Tata Nano, the People's Car we wrote about the other day. The fuel injected, all aluminum, 623 cc 2 cylinder engine puts out 33PS (about 32 horsepower) and drives the rear wheels. According to the press release below, it has crumple zones, intrusion-resistant doors, seat belts, strong seats and anchorages plus lower pollution levels than two-wheelers being … [Read more...]

Tata Wants to Replace Motorcycles with a $2500 Car

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There's a fair amount of anticipation in advance of this week's introduction of the People's Car in India by Tata Motors. The major selling point is the $2500 price tag. It's certainly not going to be a luxury ride, we're talking very basic transportation here but the 600cc 4 seater could have a major impact on the motor vehicle market in India, perhaps in other countries, … [Read more...]

EPA CARB and the Motorcycle Engine

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There are few things less interesting to the average motorcyclist than the latest emission regulations, they’re as easy and fun to read as the tax code. But, like taxes, you are directly affected whether you understand the regulations or not. Motorcyclists who never touch their bikes except to ride or wash them don’t have to think about emissions very often, if the bike … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Puts India On Hold

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After all of the recent reports of new agreements to allow motorcycles over 500cc to be imported into India which would allow Harley Davidson, among others, to enter the market, Harley has announced it will put an indefinite hold on plans to set up shop over there. The recent changes which ostensibly opened the market applied the Euro III emission standards to larger engines. … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Just One Of Many Headed for India

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With all of the talk about Harley Davidson moving into the Indian motorcycle market, everyone overlooked the fact that all of the other motorcycle companies began eyeing India for possible sales of their high displacement bikes, too. When India opened up their market to Harley by allowing the Euro III emission standards to regulate high displacement (above 500cc) engines, … [Read more...]

Johnson Controls Ltd Bans Motorcycle Use?

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According to Motorcycle News, Johnson Controls, Ltd has banned employees from using motorcycles during office hours on company business: Johnson Controls Ltd has banned motorcycles as a form of transport during office hours for employees working across Europe. A spokeswoman said: "Motorcycles must not be used by employees on company business." She added: "The policy … [Read more...]