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yamaha R1

2010-03-05T01:20:00.002-08:00

It all starts with a dream. When I was in 12th grade, I saw this Yamaha R1 one day in my area and I was overwhelmed by it. I went up to the guy and chatted with him for a while about the bike and clicked a few pics. I came home and updated my Hi5 profile (which I stopped using years ago, and had lost all the passwords), and wrote, “I’ll own this baby one day”. It can be seen even today! It was a 2001 R1, and I had clicked the pic sometime in 2003, I guess.

Present Day: Now coming to 2009. After I picked up the 220 DTSi, one of my good friends told me about this nice R1 on sale in Yamaha showroom, as the owner was picking up the VMAX. I got a good deal on it and bought it the next day. It had done just 1200 kms and was spanking new. In between I could have picked up a gray market bike, but I never wanted to take the risk.

honda cb twister

2010-03-05T01:20:00.001-08:00

Honda’s new entrant in the commuter segment the CB Twister has it all. Looks, mileage, power and so on. Yes, the mill churns out 9 bhp which is pretty decent for a bike in its segment. So,you name it and the bike has it. This 110 cc beauty deceives all for what it can deliver. A perfect blend of style and substance integrated that totally gels with the modern day commuter. Entering the Honda showroom, one can see the new CB Twister’s in various colors pleasing the eyes.

The test ride I took though it was not for more than a few kilometers was enough to know how smooth the bike was and get a hunch for what the bike can give to the rider. Nothing needs to be said about the smoothness of the engine as we all know that It’s a Honda!.

2010-03-05T01:13:00.000-08:00

Recently Indian bike manufacturers have started implementing EFI systems to their current line-up. For people who are wondering what EFI is, it’s nothing but Electronic Fuel Injection, a simple in structure yet complex in operation unit that replaces the old-age carburetor. Why we need EFI at first place? Why can’t we run with the rock aged carburetor powered bikes? The answer is simple! The era of carburetor version will soon Phase out keeping the advantages of EFI in mind.

EFI engines are basically smart engines than any conventional carburetor version engines. The reason is the Diagnostic feature, Economy, Performance, and unmatched Reliability. To put it in simple terms the way a smart person behaves when compared to a normal symbian phone is the same case of an EFI powered engine compared to a conventional carburetor powered one.

DUCATI

2010-03-05T01:05:00.000-08:00

DUCATIs

The Legendary Ducati Superbike Family of Motorcycles

With more Superbike titles than all other marques combined, Ducati innovates and evolves its Superbike family of motorcycles with no-holds-barred racetrack performance and unique style.

This year the classic 998 and 748 are joined by the new and revolutionary 999 Testastretta and 749 Testastretta.

These are motorcycles that seem to be in motion even when at rest.... Italian design at its finest..

And, of course, only the highest quality components and race proven engines, suspension and braking systems are used to ensure that Ducati Superbikes continue to lead the way.

Ducati Superbikes: dominating performance and stunning design, for today and tomorrow.

How did things go last weekend on the track?
Talk it over with your fellow Ducatisti!

DUCATI 999s

The new Ducati 999s Testastretta is the motorcycle of the future.

It is the most advanced high performance twin-cylinder motorcycle ever produced by the Bolognese manufacturer.

Moreover, the Ducati 999s is a powerful symbol that encompasses the racing history of Ducati and represents the evolution of the formula that has dominated the world of Superbike racing for more than a decade.

The 999s upholds traditional Ducati features (such as the trellis frame, 998cc - 136 HP - 106 Nm L-Twin engine and Desmodromic valve actuation) while making strides forward with innovations such as CAN line electronics, new aerodynamic solutions, asymmetrical exhaust system, responsible clean-air compliance, focus on rider ergonomics, design modularity and ease of maintenance priority.

For the first time, Ducati has built a truly integrated vehicle that perfectly fuses power-train, chassis and rider dynamics.

DUCATI 999r

This unique bike, which comes with a certificate of authenticity, is available in a limited edition run of 800 units.

The bike that you are reserving is in standard configuration for use on the road.
Please note that the 999R is also street legal for the North American market.
Powered by the amazing Testastretta 999cc, 139 HP (bore 104 x stroke 58.8 mm), the 999R boasts state-of-the-art componentry, making it the king of Superbike. Other features include:
Full carbon fibre fairing
5 spoke Y aluminium alloy forged rims
Radially mounted front brake callipers
Magnesium alloy head light support
Silver number plate on the steering head.
“Key in hand” price will be 30.000 Euros** (racing kit included). Please click on the PRICE button to find out all the details related to the motorcycle price.
The 1500 Euros (VAT included) paid online will be deducted from the price of the motorcycle.

For more information about the 999R, please click the Features button on the right side of this page: here you will find technical details, colors, a photo-gallery and engine sound.

The bike is supplied with a Racing Kit () that includes: 102 Db exhaust mono-silencer (no cat), CPU, rear paddock stand and a special bike cover.
Click on the Features button on the right side of the page for further details.

DUCATI 999

The new Ducati 999 Testastretta is the motorcycle of the future.

It is the most advanced high performance twin-cylinder motorcycle ever produced by the Bolognese manufacturer.

Moreover, the Ducati 999 is a powerful symbol that encompasses the racing history of Ducati and represents the evolution of the formula that has dominated the world of Superbike racing for more than a decade.

The 999 and 749 uphold traditional Ducati features (such as the trellis frame, L-Twin engine and Desmodromic valve actuation) while making strides forward with innovations such as CAN line electronics, new aerodynamic solutions, asymmetrical exhaust system, responsible clean-air compliance, focus on rider ergonomics, design modularity and ease of maintenance priority.

For the first time, Ducati has built a truly integrated vehicle that perfectly fuses power-train, chassis and rider dynamics.

KAWASAKI BIKES

2010-03-05T01:03:00.000-08:00

KAWASAKI BIKES

ZX-12R

Make Kawasaki
Year 2002
Model ZX-12R
Engine 4-stroke, DOHC, inline four
Displacement 1,198 cc
Bore/Stroke 83.0 x 55.4mm.
Compression 12.2:1
Top speed 308.0 km/h
Torque 13.9 kgm @ 7,500 rpm
Horsepower 178 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Ignition Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)
Weight 210 kg
Fuel system Fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies
Gearbox 6 speed
Frame Aluminum monocoque
Clutch -
Suspension travel (f.) 120 mm.
Suspension travel (r.) 140 mm.
Front brakes dual hydraulic discs
Front brakes (dim.) Ã˜ 320 m
Rear brakes single hydraulic disc
Rear brakes (dim.) Ã˜ 230 mm
Front tyre (dim.) 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyre (dim.) 200/50 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity 20 l.
Reserve tank -
Seat height 812 mm.
Wheelbase 1,440 mm
Width 730 mm.
Height 1,186 mm.
Length 2,080 mm.

ZX-9R

Make Kawasaki
Year 2002
Model ZX-9R
Engine 4-stroke, DOHC, inline four
Displacement 899 cc
Bore/Stroke 75.0 x 50.9mm.
Compression 12.2:1
Top speed 272.0 km/h
Torque 10.3 kgm @ 9,200 rpm
Horsepower 145 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Ignition Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)
Weight 185 kg
Fuel system Keihin CVKD40's
Gearbox 6 speed
Frame Aluminum perimeter design
Clutch -
Suspension travel (f.) 120 mm.
Suspension travel (r.) 134 mm.
Front brakes dual hydraulic discs
Front brakes (dim.) -
Rear brakes single hydraulic disc
Rear brakes (dim.) -
Front tyre (dim.) 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyre (dim.) 190/50 ZR17
Fuel tank capacity 19 l.
Reserve tank -
Seat height 840 mm.
Wheelbase 1,440 mm
Width 730 mm.
Height 1,171 mm.
Length 2,050 mm.

ZX-7R

Make Kawasaki
Year 2002
Model ZX-7R
Engine 4-stroke, DOHC, inline four
Displacement 748 cc
Bore/Stroke 73.0 x 44.7mm.
Compression 11.5:1
Top speed 265 km/h
Torque 8 kgm @ 9,300 rpm
Horsepower 125 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Ignition Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)
Weight 202 kg
Fuel system Keihin CVKD38's
Gearbox 6 speed
Frame Aluminum perimeter design
Clutch -
Suspension travel (f.) 120 mm.
Suspension travel (r.) 130 mm.
Front brakes dual hydraulic discs
Front brakes (dim.) -
Rear brakes single hydraulic disc
Rear brakes (dim.) -
Front tyre (dim.) 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyre (dim.) 190/50 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity 18 l.
Reserve tank -
Seat height 790 mm
Wheelbase 1,440 mm
Width 740 mm.
Height 1,131 mm
Length 2,090 mm.

2009-07-20T22:28:00.000-07:00

Yamaha YZF-R 125Yamaha YZF-R 125
Yamaha YZF-R 125

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Make Model
Yamaha YZF-R 125 (R15)
Year
2008
Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity
124
Bore x Stroke
52 x 58.6 mm
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
Induction
Fuel Injection
Ignition / Starting
TCI / electric
Max Power
11 KW 15 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
12.2 Nm 1.25 kg-m @ 8000 rpm
Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Front Suspension
Telescopic forks, 130mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension
Swinging arm, 125mm wheel travel
Front Brakes
Single 292mm disc
Rear Brakes
Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre
100/80 -17
Rear Tyre
130/70 -17
Seat Height
818 mm
Dry-Weight
126.5 kg
Fuel Capacity
13.8 Litres

Yamaha YZF-R6

2009-06-26T02:21:00.000-07:00

Yamaha YZF-R6

Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	R6
Production	1999 - present
Predecessor	Yamaha YZF600R
Class	Sport bike
Related	Yamaha YZF-R1

In 2006, Yamaha advertised that the R6 had a redline of 17,500+ rpm. This is 2000 rpm higher than the previous R6 model and it was the highest tachometer redline of any 2006 production four-stroke motorcycle engine.

If it was actual Yamaha engine rpm, it would be near rpm levels known only in Formula One engines, where valve spring stress problems lead to the adoption of pneumatic valve actuation to handle more than 19,000 rpm.^[1]

It was widely reported that the 2006 YZF-R6's motor did not have this engine rpm redline level and was closer to around 16,200 engine rpm, but because of a deliberate tachometer error of about 9%, it read 17,500 tachometer rpm. In February 2006, Yamaha admitted the bike's true engine redline was more than 1,000 rpm lower than displayed on the tachometer than advertised,^[2] and offered to buy back any R6 if the customer was unhappy. According to general legend, nobody sold their bikes back to Yamaha.^[3]

[edit] Specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed.

	2001/2002^[4]	2003/2004^[5]	2005	2006/2007^[6]^[7]	2008/2009^[8]
Engine
Type	599 cc, DOHC, 16-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, In-Line Four-Cylinder	600 cc (36.6 cu in), Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves		599 cc (36.5 cu in), liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16-titanium valves
Bore x Stroke	65.5 mm X 44 mm	65.5 mm x 44.5 mm		67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio	12.4:1			12.8:1	13.1:1
Power (crank)					99.6 kW (135 PS) @ 14,500 rpm with direct air induction / 94.9 kW (129 PS) @ 14,500 rpm without direct air induction^[9]
Carburetion	37 mm Keihin CV Downdraft w/Throttle Position Sensor	Fuel injection		Fuel injection w/ YCC-T	Fuel Injection w/ YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition		Digital DC-CDI		TCI
Transmission	6-speed w/multi-plate clutch			6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive	#532 O-ring chain			#525 O-ring chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Fully Adjustable 43 mm (1.7 in) Telescopic Fork, 5.3 in (134.6 mm) of Travel	43 mm (1.7 in) telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in (119.4 mm) travel	41 mm (1.6 in) inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7 in (119.4 mm) travel		41 mm (1.6 in) inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7 in (119.4 mm) travel
Tires/Front	120/60-ZR17		120/70-ZR17
Tires/Rear	180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
Length	81 in (2057.4 mm)	79.7 in (2024.4 mm)		80.3 in (2039.6 mm)
Width	27.6 in (701 mm)	27.2 in (690.9 mm)		27.6 in (701 mm)
Height	44.2 in (1122.7 mm)	42.9 in (1089.7 mm)		43.3 in (1099.8 mm)
Seat Height	32.8 in (833.1 mm)	32.3 in (820.4 mm)		33.5 in (850.9 mm)
Wheelbase	54.4 in (1381.8 mm)	54.3 in (1379.2 mm)
Rake		24 °
Trail		3.4 in (86.4 mm)		3.8 in (96.5 mm)
Fuel Capacity	4.5 gal			4.6 gal
Oil Capacity	2.85 qt	3.59 qt
Dry Weight	399 lb (181 kg)^[10]	357 lb (162 kg)^[11]			366 lb (166 kg) ^[9]
Wet Weight					185kg ^[12]
Other
Color	2001: Team Yamaha Blue, Red 2002: Team Yamaha Blue, Red	2003: Yamaha Racing Blue, Liquid Silver, Black w/ Flames 2004: Team Yamaha Blue, Liquid Silver w/ Flames, Rapid Red	2005: Team Yamaha Blue, Rapid Red, Raven	2006: Team Yamaha Blue, Raven, 50th Anniversary Yellow/Black 2007: Team Yamaha Blue, Charcoal Silver, Candy Red	2008: Team Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, Liquid Silver, Cadmium Yellow w/Flames
Warranty	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
MSRP (US$)	2001: $7,999 (std model), $8,499 (Champions Limited Edition) 2002: ?	2003: ? 2004: $8,099 (Blue, Red), $8,199 (Liquid Silver w/Flames)	2005: $8,399 (Blue, Red), $8,499 (Raven)	2006: $9,499 (50th Anniversary), $9,299 (Raven), $9,199 (Team Yamaha Blue) 2007: $9,299 (Team Yamaha Blue), $9,399 (Charcoal Silver, Candy Red)	2008: $9,599 (Team Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, Liquid Silver), $9,799 (Cadmium Yellow w/Flames)

R1

2009-06-26T02:17:00.000-07:00

You might not yet know what a cross-plane crankshaft is, but you will. It’s a link to Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP bike, and it’s the biggest advancement in literbike engine design in years.

This new crankshaft arrangement is part of Yamaha’s latest YZF-R1, a literbike we tested last week at the Eastern Creek circuit in Australia, and it’s a design not seen in any previous production motorcycle.

The 998cc engine’s distinct sound is the obvious clue that it’s something special - it’s akin to a V-Four with a deep, purposeful note that seems a little bit angry. But it’s in the way the motor generates power that sets it apart from its competition. Gone is the peaky powerband of the previous motor, and in its place is the most tractable four-cylinder literbike yet built.

Yamaha’s 2009 R1 is ready to do battle against any of its literbike rivals.

The newly enhanced midrange is welcome, but more than that is the feel of a direct connection between the throttle and rear tire. In most literbikes, a rider is acutely aware of the possibility of being high-sided to the moon if the throttle is applied injudiciously. With the R1, even a moderately skilled rider can safely drift the rear tire on corner exits.

What’s a Cross-plane Crankshaft?

The cross-plane crankshaft has its pistons arranged 90 degrees apart from each other.

Power getting to the ground…

As high-performance motorcycle engines have grown more powerful, it’s become difficult to harness that power through the small contact patch on the rear tire.

A typical four-cylinder engine uses a flat-plane crankshaft, and the two outer and two inner pistons rise and fall in pairs, firing 180 degrees apart. Torque is applied to the crank during combustion, of course, but also from inertia as the crankshaft rotates. This inertial torque is seen as noise to engineers, and it has the effect of confusing a rider about the amount of traction available from a bike’s rear tire.

The same holds true in the world of MotoGP racing, so Yamaha engineers introduced in 2004 an uneven firing interval for its inline four-cylinder M1 with what’s called a cross-plane crankshaft. In this new design the pistons are arranged 90 degrees apart from each other around the crank, which eliminates the inertial torque fluctuation of a typical four-cylinder mill. A balance shaft keeps vibration at tolerable levels. Yamaha has adapted this configuration to its R1 streetbike, providing enhanced traction and a very distinctive exhaust note we’ve been hearing from Valentino Rossi’s racebike.

In the 600cc and 1000cc supersport categories, the successful mantra has always been lighter weight and more power. But with a claimed 182 crankshaft horsepower, the new R1 doesn’t re-set the bar in power production. And its 454 lb running weight (full of fuel, etc) is 15 up on the svelte Honda CBR1000RR.

The R1 and its new engine configuration instills confidence to its rider.

Other than the brake calipers, pretty much everything you see here is new to Yamaha’s R1.

Instead, Yamaha has focused on its stated concept for the R1: “To deliver a maximum amount of drive force in the smoothest manner possible.” We’re happy to report that this isn’t just some PR hype - it’s actually something a rider can feel after just a short time in the saddle.

One of the knocks against the old R1 was its lethargic response when leaving stoplights. The new engine’s beefed-up midrange sure helps in this regard, aided by two extra teeth on the rear sprocket. Quick launches no longer require major clutch slippage, making around-town riding much easier to manage.

In terms of its chassis, the R1 doesn’t break as much new ground as its engine. Rake and trail remain unchanged, while the wheelbase is shortened by a scant 5mm. Nevertheless, the R1’s frame is an all-new design with a significantly revised rigidity balance.

Made from a mixture of gravity-cast, CF-cast and pressed-sheet aluminum, the frame is stiffer at the steering head and swingarm pivot, but its perimeter frame rails are now 37 percent more flexible laterally, providing greater feedback when the bike is leaned over in a corner. The swingarm also had its rigidity balance tweaked, allowing more flex laterally and torsionally.

Around the Eastern Creek circuit, the new R1 proved to be quite cooperative. Turn-in response is about what we’ve come to expect from a literbike, aided somewhat by the use of a taller 55-series rear tire rather than the typical 190/50-17. There are several mid-corner bumps around the Aussie racetrack, and the Yamaha was quite adept at sucking them up without throwing the bike off its trajectory.

Helping keep things stable is a nifty steering damper. Like the previous model, the damper has a check ball that engages when the handlebars wag back and forth too quickly. This mechanical system is aided by a new electronic component that engages a damper valve when vehicle speeds surpass 125 mph or when the throttle is twisted past the halfway point.

Even with street tires, the R1 encourages acute lean angles. We rode on Michelins, but US models will be fitted with Dunlop’s new D210 rubber.

A totally new suspension system is up to the task of smoothing out the ride. Up front is a Soqi fork that has its damping circuits divided between each leg. Oil flow is simplified by having the left leg handle only compression damping and the right tube controlling only rebound damping. Yamaha reps claim this design minimizes cavitation (air mixing with the oil). At the rear, a bottom-link suspension has a more progressive ratio to make fuller use of its travel, and the addition of a hydraulic preload adjuster makes setting up the bike easier.

A revision to the engine architecture allowed it to be placed further forward in the frame, shifting the weight distribution slightly towards the front end. To best centralize mass, fuel is now carried lower between a rider’s legs and a lightweight magnesium subframe replaces an aluminum component.

Yamaha FZ16 Review and Road Test

2009-06-26T02:15:00.000-07:00

This is perhaps the most sensational bike release in India. People are excited about the Yamaha FZ16 more than any other bike launch in the history. Why? Because it is not the big bike which a common Indian youth can’t afford. And it is not the sports bike with big flaring and sexy but unmanly looks. FZ16 changes the definition of street biking, its daring, strong, aggressive and unique. Join with me into a journey of exploring the various features of Yamaha FZ16. This is an exclusive review meant only for the readers of BikeAdvice!

Looks and Styling: A magazine writer who has reviewed this bike tells me that this is the best looking bike in India. But I do not agree. Each kind of biker has a different taste. Some like smooth lines and big flaring, while some like the aggressive, naked and bold looks. I prefer the latter! Yes, this bike is the best looking one in the muscle segment.

Let not the pictures mislead you. The bike looks much better in real. The size of the tank looks massive. Even though the real tank hides itself from the outer make up, no one would know! When I saw the bike for the first time, I felt as if it spoke to me, “Hey, look I am here”. Definitely a head turner for sure. Even the majestic Bullet will look small near this bike. And I am sure that when you park the bike in your college parking lot, Splendors, Stars and Discovers will think twice before parking near Yamaha FZ16.

You can’t help from noticing the macho tires that add to the boldness of the bike. The 140mm rear tyre is the biggest in India. MRF has made this radial tubeless tyre exclusively for the FZ16. The front tyre is of 100mm, very impressive. The short 1.5m exhaust pipe adds to the unique feeling of the bike.

No Indian bike has a head lamp shaped like the one in FZ16. Yamaha has always tried different head lamps with its bikes, and this one is a sure winner.

The dashboard is a little disappointing for me. Muscular bikes have analog meters. This one looks as if this is a toy bike. Sorry for the FZ16 lovers, but this is the part of the bike I don’t like. It features all digital stuff including tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, trip and odometer.

The grip bars for the pillion does not look like one at all. Yamaha has tried something new with it, fortunately, it looks very cool! And look at the sharp edge of the tail… says something!

Performance: You cannot compare Yamaha FZ16 with the other premium bikes in India. The Karizma, Pulsars and R15s are for the long rides and sporty feel. But most of the Indians ride 90% of the time in city traffic. The 153cc engine of this bike is designed for the urban commute. The machine churns out 13.6 Nm of torque just at 6000 rpm. The broad tires, low center of gravity and high torque at low rpm makes it a celebration to drive in city traffic. I am sure that the so called big-bikers will be left behind once the signal turns green!

The bike covers the world standard 0-60 kmph sprint in just 5.5 seconds. The mid range thrust and the highly tuned throttle response are designed to give you the feel of a ultra-powerful bike in the urban ride. The maximum speed is 111kmph. As I said before, this bike is not for the long commutes. The seats are soft which is comfortable initially, but will yield and give you a pain in the ass if your drive for more than an hour. Strictly self start, no kicking anymore. I miss the kick. I used to kick my Karizma to start even though I had a self starter because I felt that only girls who do not have the kicking power would press a button with their thumb. But anyway, lets not blame Yamaha for that!

The open front gives you a good view of the vehicles going ahead and the broad tires help you twist and turn with ease. You can easily do stunts with Yamaha FZ16 because of the superior mass centralization and broad tires. The 267mm diameter brakes assist in doing easy stoppies. Now you too can get such a pic for your online profile! The mileage figures are not the highlights, but it is still doing good. 40kmpl in city and 54kmpl in the highways.

Verdict: Throw away your sporty looking bikes which people call sports bikes. Get real, India needs a bike like this. The mono suspension is great and can be adjusted unlike R15, which helps you to tune according to the road conditions. You may not have the money to buy Harley Davidson, you may not want to work all your life to fill the tank with ever increasing fuel prices and you may not have all the strength to handle a Bullet, but you definitely have a choice of picking a red, flaming orange or black coloured Yamaha FZ16.

Pros:

Manly Looks
Broad & Tubeless Radial Tires
International Branding
Tuned for Urban Riding
First of its Kind in India
Competitive Pricing (Rs.65,000 Ex-showroom)
Six Free Services and 2-Year, 30,000 Km warranty

Cons:

Toyish Dashbaord with Full Digital Stuff. (Would have been better with dials)
Just three colour options
Could have provided disc brakes for the rear tires.

Specifications:

Displacement: 153cc
Engine: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Maximum Power: 14bhp@7500rpm
Maximum Torque: 13.6Nm@6000rpm
Gears: 5 Manual
Weight: 126.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 160.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 12.00 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1335.00 mm
Wheel Size: 100/60 – 140/60 mm
Brakes: 267mm Hydraulic Disc
Brakes(Rear): Drum

PULSAR 220

2009-06-26T02:14:00.001-07:00

Having reviewed Yamaha R15 and Hero Honda Karizma already, I feel I have really delayed writing a review of Bajaj Pulsar 220. These three bikes are one of the best and fastest models available in India today. The bike I reviewed was Blue in color and looked gorgeous just after the water wash.

Bajaj Pulsar 220

Styling: On the first look of the bike, it looked like a cheetah ready to pounce on me. The head lamp is designed in such a way that it adds a life to the bike. It is nothing short of a face of a robot. Look at the tell tale lights, doesn’t it look like eyes? This is the second bike in India after Karizma which has isolated handle bars (like the real sports bikes). Such bikes position itself as a unique category, a higher status of machines.

The tanks are adopted from the original Pulsar and has a scratch pad near the seat. The tail part is nothing new. It just looks like the other Pulsars and it disappoints me a little bit. Someone looking just the tail wouldn’t be able to differentiate whether it is a Pulsar 220, 200, 180 or 150.

Performance and Handling: The bike has great agility. It has a tendency to ‘jump off’ when you twist the throttle which gives a great adrenaline pump. If you really want to whip the engine to its limits, the Indian city roads will disappoint you.

I own a Karizma, and when I drive the Pulsar 220, I feel as if the bike is light as a feather. There are both pros and cons to this. On my Karizma, I feel more safe and stuck to the road with the heavy solid feeling, but Pulsar 220 seems to be ‘flying’ which is good, but does not give me a safe feeling. The details may be different, but this is what I feel, and you would perhaps feel the same if you test the two bikes. The maximum power is 3 PS more than Karizma, but the top speed is nearly the same – 126 kmph.

Features: No doubt that the Pulsar places itself on par with other high end bikes. The features in the dashboard are nothing short of spectacular. With orange backlit digital console, it displays the speed, fuel level and ODO meter is incorporated below the speedometer. Like the bikes from Honda, Pulsar 220 has single indicator for the signal. The tachometer dial and the digital console perfectly blends with each other.

Verdict: In the test rides, the Pulsar 220 is a little faster than the Karizma, but we have to wait for Karizma Fi, a new version of Karizma that is to be launched soon. Bajaj Pulsar 220 is a great bike overall compared to the other bikes in India, but taking into account the international bikes, its stands no chance against them. Hopefully we can see lot of new technology coming up in Indian bikes in the coming years. If you want a high performance bike, wait a little longer for the new Karizma and then make the decision.

Pros: Pickup, aggressive looks, Pulsar branding

Cons: Not so pleasant engine sound

Bajaj Pulsar 220 Specifications:

Engine: 220 cc single, 2 valve, 4 Stroke, EFI, air cooled with oil cooler
Compression ratio: 12.8:1
Top speed: 135 km/h (84 mph) (estimated)
Power: 20 PS (20 hp/15 kW)
Torque: 19.13 N·m (14 ft·lbf)
Transmission: 5 speed manual sequential
Suspension: Front: 37 mm telescopic hydraulic type 130 mm (5.1 in) travel
Rear: Ellipitical section swingarm with twin hydraulic gas-charged shock absorbers; 101 mm (4 in) travel
Brakes: Front: 260mm disc
Rear: 230 mm disc
Tires: Front: 90/90-17 tubeless
Rear: 120/80-17 tubeless
Dimension: L 2,035 millimetres (80.1 in) W 750 millimetres (30 in) H 1,140 millimetres (45 in)
Weight: Approx. 150 kilograms (330 lb)

Bajaj New Pulsar 180

2009-06-26T02:11:00.001-07:00

Bajaj New Pulsar 180 DTSi

Price:Rs. 62450.00

VEHICLE SUMMARY

Name:

New Pulsar 180

Model:

DTSi

Type:

Sports

Top Speed:

118kph

Fuel Consumption:
City

43.00

Fuel Consumption:
Highway

51.00

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement:

178.6cc

Engine:

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, DTSi

Maximum Power:

17 Bhp @ 8500 rpm

Maximum Torque:

14.2 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Gears:

5 Speed

Clutch:

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Bore:

63.5

Stroke:

56.4

No. of Cylinders:

Cylinder Configuration:

Valve Per Cylinder:

Engine Block Material:

Aluminum Alloy

Chassis Type:

Double Cradle

Cooling Type:

Air Cooling

Carburetor:

DIMENSIONS

Length:

2035.00 mm

Width:

765.00 mm

Height:

1115.00 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight:	147.00 kg
Ground Clearance:	165.00 mm
Fuel Tank:	15.00 ltrs
Wheelbase:	1345.00 mm
Electrical System:	NA
Headlamp:	35W/35W Halogen
Horn:	NA
Wheel Type:	17″ – 6 Spoke Alloys
Wheel Size:	90/90 x 17″ – 120/80 × 17″ mm
Tubeless:
Colors:	Blue, Black, Silver, Red
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Suspension(Front):	Telescopic 130mm stroke
Suspension(Rear):	Triple rated spring, 5 way adjustable with 101mm travel nitrox shock absorber
Brakes:	260mm Disc
Brakes(Rear):	130mm Drum
Stand Alarm:
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Fuel Guage:	Digital
Self Start:
Tacho Meter:	Analogue
Trip Meter:	None
Alloys:
Warranty:	NA
Speedometer:	Digital
Passenger Footrest:
Passenger Backrest:
Step-up Seat:
Pass-light:
Low Fuel Indicator:
Low Oil Indicator:
Low Battery Indicator:
High Oil Temp. Indicator:
Choked Air Filter Indicator:

BAJAJ PULSAR 150

2009-06-26T02:09:00.000-07:00

Prices and Review

Bajaj New Pulsar 150 DTSi

Price:Rs. 59600.00

VEHICLE SUMMARY

Name:

New Pulsar 150

Model:

DTSi

Type:

Commuter

Top Speed:

113kph

Fuel Consumption:
City

51.00

Fuel Consumption:
Highway

62.00

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement:

149.01cc

Engine:

4 Stroke, DTSi

Maximum Power:

14 Bhp @ 8500 rpm

Maximum Torque:

12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Gears:

5 Speed

Clutch:

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Bore:

Stroke:

No. of Cylinders:

Cylinder Configuration:

Engine Block Material:

Chassis Type:

Double Cradle

Cooling Type:

Air Cooling

Carburetor:

DIMENSIONS

Length:

2035.00 mm

Width:

750.00 mm

Height:

1115.00 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight:	143.00 kg
Ground Clearance:	165.00 mm
Fuel Tank:	15.00 ltrs
Wheelbase:	1320.00 mm
Electrical System:	NA
Headlamp:	35W/35W Halogen
Horn:	NA
Wheel Type:	17″ Black Alloys
Wheel Size:	90/90 x 17″ – 100/90 × 17″ mm
Tubeless:
Colors:	Black, Silver, Blue & Red
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Suspension(Front):	Telescopic Forks
Suspension(Rear):	Triple rated spring, 5 way adjustable with 105mm travel nitrox shock absorber
Brakes:	240mm Disc
Brakes(Rear):	130mm Drum
Stand Alarm:
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Fuel Guage:	Digital
Self Start:
Tacho Meter:	Analogue
Trip Meter:	None
Alloys:
Warranty:	NA
Speedometer:	Digital
Passenger Footrest:
Passenger Backrest:
Step-up Seat:
Pass-light:
Low Fuel Indicator:
Low Oil Indicator:
Low Battery Indicator:
High Oil Temp. Indicator:
Choked Air Filter Indicator:

2008-08-24T00:33:00.001-07:00

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Yamaha have recently replaced their operations in India with a joint venture with Mitsui, Japans second largest trading company and plan to aggressively launch new models in India.
In keeping with the plan Yamaha have annouced a slew of models at the recent Auto Expo. The existing 125cc Yamaha Gladiator has been recently given a complete makeover with numerous comestic and technical upgrages.
The Yamaha YZF-R15 has caused quite a storm in the premium bike market with its liquid cooled engine developing 17PS, six speed gear box, front and rear disc brake and Deltabox chassis.
It is expected to follow up with the extremely attractive FZ150 later in the year which would take on the competitors in the entry level 150cc class.

Gladiator YZF-R15
Yamaha YZF-R15

2008-08-24T00:30:00.004-07:00

Yamaha R15

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Yamaha YZF-R15
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Also called
R15
Production
2008 - present
Class
Sport bike
Engine
150cc Liquid-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder
Transmission
6-Speed
Wheelbase
1290mm
Dimensions
L 1995mm W 670mm
Seat height
790mm
Weight
120kg (dry), 131kg (wet)
Fuel capacity
12lt
Related
Yamaha YZF-R1 Yamaha YZF-R125 Honda Unicorn
Similar
Bajaj Pulsar Hero Honda Karizma
The Yamaha YZF-R15, introduced in June 2008 is Yamaha Motor Company's 150cc motorcycle designed for the Indian market.

[edit] Specifications
2008 [1]
Engine
Type
149.8 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, SOHC, single-cylinder
Bore x Stroke
57 x 58.7 mm
Carburetion
Electronic Fuel injection
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
Ignition
TCI
Transmission
6-speed
Chassis
Brakes/Front
Hydraulic, single disc
Brakes/Rear
Hydraulic, single disc
Suspension/Front
Telescopic
Suspension/Rear
Linked type Monocross
Tires/Front
80/90-17
Tires/Rear
100/80-17
Dimensions
Length
1995 mm
Width
670 mm
Height
1070 mm
Seat Height
790 mm
Wheelbase
1290 mm
Rake
26.0 °
Trail
100 mm
Fuel Capacity
12 lt
Dry Weight
120 kg
Other
Colors
Yamaha Blue, Graphite

2008-08-24T00:30:00.003-07:00

R15
Summary
R15 is the first model for the Indian market designed in the true supersport image and featuring a high-level balance of enjoyable running performance on winding roads. Packed full of state-of-the-art technologies, R15 boasts performance worthy of a supersport model and a body design that evokes the image of the YZF-R series and gives visual expression to the quality of its ride.
R15 is powered by 149.8cc Fuel Injected liquid cooled engine that will be producing an almost impossible 17bhp with maximum torque of 15 Nm at 7500rpm; which makes it like the most powerful bike under 200cc range and has a 6-speed Transmission. Yamaha is showcasing its potential for India with some real performance.
R15 has India’s first 150cc 4 valve engine with forged pistons, Deltabox frame & 6speed gear box. It’s overall length is 1995mm, overall width is 670mm and its wheels base is 1290mm. Since sporty YZF R15 is shorter too and its height is just 1070mm. YZF R15 features F 80/90 -17 inches tyres in the front and 100/80-17 inches tyres in the rear. Both the tyres are tubeless.
Design & Styling
The “R” Design: This characteristic of motorcycles designed by Yamaha as represented by the R series reflects the philosophy running through these models — expressing performance visually.
For example, YZF-R6 shows a strong body line that springs up in a single line from the rear axle to the pivot and then to the head pipe. This is a visual expression of the straight shape of the Deltabox frame. These elements are a visual expression of “frame rigidity.” Viewed from the side, the shape created by the side panel and the upper surface of the tank creates an impression of the center of gravity shifting to the front tire.
This is a visual representation of how the front tire grips the road in its sporty running performance. Needless to say, YZF-R1, with its athletic build, is also a visual expression of performance. A characteristic of the R series is that, when you view the machine, you get a sense of its concept and performance.
This philosophy has been fully transmitted to YZF-R15. An important point to note is that this motorcycle is not a scaled-down version of YZF-R1 or YZF-R6. YZF-R15’s design is based on having an excellent engine cooling method.
The shape of the cowling around the radiator area was determined so that the shapes of the air intake area and the rear outlet area where the air is scooped out are optimized to improve radiator efficiency. As for the outlet area, the mid-cowl area was designed using sculpturing 3D methods to create a three dimensional shape with a sense of volume. rst for the Indian market.
When viewed from the front, it gives a sense of volume that seems well beyond its 150cc displacement. This does not simply mean that it is voluminous, but that it is grounded in the Art of Engineering which transforms function into art.
Engine
YZF-R15 is equipped with this all-aluminum cylinder called the DiASil Cylinder and a forged piston, the same type of piston used in Yamaha’s supersport bikes. The fact that both the piston and cylinder of YZF-R15 are all-aluminum ensures excellent heat dissipation, eliminates heat-induced engine power loss, and helps improve fuel

2008-08-24T00:30:00.001-07:00

2008-07-02T21:38:00.000-07:00

Mario Kart Wii (マリオカートWii, Mario Kāto Wī?) is a kart racing video game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development and published by Nintendo for the Wii console. It is the sixth installment in the Mario Kart series (excluding the two arcade games) and the second Mario Kart to use Nintendo's free online service. The game was released worldwide throughout April 2008. Every copy of the game is packaged with the Wii Wheel accessory, which is designed to house the Wii Remote to allow more intuitive and conventional steering. Mario Kart Wii was the Launch title for Club Nintendo Australia.
Changes from the predecessor include motorbikes and support for up to twelve racers (excluding Mario Kart: Double Dash's LAN connection). Like other games in the Mario Kart series, it involves various characters from various Mario games racing each other on tracks themed from locations in the Mario series. Support for the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allows racing against other players from around the world, and online competitions and results are available by installing the Mario Kart Channel to the Wii Menu.[6]
Mario Kart Wii was first shown at E3 2007.[7] It has been received positively by both critics and fans. While not revolutionary, the online capability and the large number of tracks, characters and karts has been praised.[8][9] It has had a very successful launch in every region, and sold over a million copies in both Japan and the United States in less than a month.[10][11][12]
Contents[hide]
1 Gameplay
1.1 Game modes
1.2 Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
2 Playable characters
3 Development
3.1 Audio
4 Reception
5 Release delays in New Zealand
6 References
7 External links
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[edit] Gameplay
Mario Kart Wii is a kart racing video game. The player(s) chooses a character from a roster consisting of up to 24 characters, separated into three different weight classes. A character's weight decides the available types of karts and/or motorbikes, as well as their performance on the tracks.[13] Each vehicle has seven different parameters which decides its characteristics: speed, weight, acceleration, handling, drift, off-road and mini-turbo.[13] While motorbikes can perform wheelies for a speed boost, they have a limited turning ability for the duration of a wheelie. Karts cannot do wheelies, but can get better boosts on drifting, giving both karts and motorbikes their own advantages and disadvantages.[14] The 50cc mode features karts, the 100cc mode features motorbikes, and the 150cc mode has a mix of both. However, all modes can eventually be made available by completing certain elements of the game, and be used with both karts and motorbikes
The players then race across various tracks. Each track has a unique shape, as well as different obstacles and hazards to avoid. The game includes 32 different tracks (16 new and 16 remakes of tracks from previous Mario Kart games), and up to 12 characters can participate in a race.[15] There are also ten battle courses, five new and five remakes of battle courses from previous games. The tracks are generally wider in Mario Kart Wii than other games in the series, as they are designed to have twelve racers on them instead of eight.[16] Players can obtain items by driving through item boxes, which can be used for either defense, offense or for powering up the engine. While most items have appeared in previous iterations, new ones have been introduced, such as the Mega Mushroom, which allows the character to grow to an enormous size and flatten opposing characters.[17] Also featured is the ability to slipstream.[8]
The primary control scheme is the Wii Wheel. In addition to the Wii Wheel, four other control schemes are present: the Wii Remote alone (tilted on its side), the Remote with the Nunchuk attachment, the Nintendo GameCube controller, or the Wii Classic Controller.[18] The ability to "snake" in previous Mario Kart games, which creates speed boosts by repeatedly drifting, has been greatly reduced in favor of a new speed boost system based on how long the player actually drifts and the angle at which they drift.[19]

[edit] Game modes

Mario driving a kart in one of the first pictures released of the game.
In Grand Prix mode, which unlike previous iterations of Mario Kart is available only in single player, the player races in a series of Grand Prix Cups against computer-controlled competitors. Each Cup consists of four three-lap races. Each Cup may be raced at 50cc, 100cc, or 150cc, which determines the speed of the race. At the end of the cup, the player is awarded a trophy based on their finishing position (Bronze, Silver, or Gold) and a rating based upon how well they raced (in ascending order: E, D, C, B, A, one star, two stars, three stars). Mirror Mode, which is all eight cups in a mirrored manner at 150cc, can be made available by completing certain elements of the game. In Time Trial, players try to finish a course in as short a time as possible. Like in previous games, the fastest time will be saved as a ghost, a copy of the player's performance which can be raced against. By beating staff ghosts, "expert staff ghosts" are made available. Beating them, in turn, makes certain vehicles and characters available. Versus mode entails one to four local players racing head-to-head in a single race on any course either with or without AI players.[8]
The game also features Battle mode, consisting of Balloon Battle and Coin Runner. The players are split into two teams randomly, and start on one of the ten battle courses. In Balloon Battle, each player has three balloons attached to their kart. Every time a player is hit by an opposing player, a balloon is lost, and the score for each team is altered accordingly. If a player loses all three balloons, they are given three new balloons and are restarted on the course. When the time limit is reached, the team that popped the most balloons wins. In Coin Runner, coins are scattered over the battle course. If a player drives over a coin he or she will pick it up, but being hit by an opposing player will cause him or her to lose coins. The winning team is the team that is holding the most coins when the time limit is reached. Both of these modes support one to twelve players; any slots unfilled by players may be filled by AI players, however this option can be disabled. Both battle modes are automatically set to three minutes and the time cannot be changed.[8]

[edit] Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Every copy of the game is packaged with the Wii Wheel accessory.
Mario Kart Wii allows players to race against each other through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. This features online racing and battle modes, supporting up to twelve simultaneous competitors. There are three options: worldwide, regional and friends. The first two options match the player against those of a similar rank, either from around the world or their surrounding geographical region, and the third option lets the player race against listed friends. The maps are decided by a voting system where the map is randomly selected from the maps voted for by the players, where each vote increases the probability of the map being chosen. When playing online for the first time players are given a skill rating of '5000' and based on wins and losses, this increases or decreases to rank the player's skill level. The game features online text chat between players where users are able to select from a set of predetermined phrases when playing with friends.[20][21]
The game has the option of installing the Mario Kart Channel to the Wii Menu, which presents the current regional and worldwide rankings, as well as the option of sending or downloading saved time trials (ghosts) using WiiConnect24.[6][22][23] The Kart Channel also offers worldwide tournaments from Nintendo.[24] The channel, which can be run independently of the game, enables a user to see if any members of their Friend roster are currently online, and to participate in a race or battle with them.[25] When waiting for an online race to start, the player will watch the current race if there is one running.[26]

[edit] Playable characters
See also: Mario Kart Playable Characters
Mario Kart Wii features 24 (26 counting the two outfits available for the Mii, the digital avatar created by Nintendo) selectable characters, more than any of its predecessors. 12 characters are available from the beginning; the other 12 and the two Mii variants become available after finishing certain elements of the game. The cast of characters includes 19 returning characters from Mario Kart and six newcomers. This installment's newcomers are Baby Peach, Funky Kong, Miis, Rosalina, Dry Bowser, and making her first appearance in the Mario series, Baby Daisy. There are eight characters of each weight class. The Mii's weight class depends on the Mii's height and weight, and their favorite color affects the color scheme of their clothing.

[edit] Development
At E3 2007 Media and Business Summit, Mario Kart Wii was officially announced for the first time along with its online-enabled features and the first footage of the title was shown.[7] During Reggie Fils-Aime's presentation, he unveiled the new entry via a trailer that showed off some gameplay, showing some of the new characters and tracks for the first time. The trailer also showed that the game would include up to 12 simultaneous racers, and also that the dual-character component of its predecessor was removed; each character was riding solo on his or her respective kart. Additional details of the game were later released in conjunction with the Nintendo Fall 2007 Conference held on October 2007, where it was revealed that it would include motorbikes and the Wii Wheel. New gameplay footage from the game was also shown, and the release date was revealed to be set for spring 2008.[27]
Hideki Konno, producer, had wanted to include online features like the ranking system and saved time trials (ghosts) sharing already for Mario Kart DS, but had not been able in order to get that game completed in time for the 2005 release. Now, for Mario Kart Wii, these features could be implemented. The developers also wanted to avoid races becoming more and more deserted as they progressed, as was the case in Mario Kart DS, thus altering the online matchmaking to allow players to join a race once it's finished for participation in the next one up.[28] Konno had been proposing ideas involving BMX ever since Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, but the ideas had so far been rejected. This time they were able to put the motorbikes in, "making the world of Mario a little more for boys" as Miyamoto, general producer, put it.[28] The game was called Mario Kart X internally for a while, before deciding on Mario Kart Wii.[28] Miyamotos inputs were limited to new aspects of play such as the Wii Wheel and battles over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.[28] The designers tested roughly 30 different prototypes with different shapes, colors and weights, before deciding on the final Wii Wheel design.[28]

[edit] Audio
The music is composed by Asuka Ohta and Masato Mizuta, who used new interpretations of the familiar melodies from earlier games as well as entirely new material.[29] The music speeds up and becomes more dramatic as you enter the last lap of a race. The speaker on the Wii Remote is frequently used during gameplay, as sound effects like crashes and warning signals are emitting from it. It was during the extensive testings of the different Wii Wheel prototypes the developers decided that it would be good to have the voice actors playing the game during recording sessions.[28]

[edit] Reception
[hide] Reviews
Publication
Score
Edge
6 of 10[30]
Eurogamer
8 of 10[31]
Famitsu
37 of 40[32]
GameSpot
8.5 of 10[8]
GameSpy
4.5 of 5[33]
GameTrailers
8.4 of 10[34]
IGN
8.5 of 10[9]
Nintendo Power
9 of 10[35]
NGamer
88%[16]
Compilations of multiple reviews
Compiler
Score
Metacritic
82% (70 reviews)[36]
Game Rankings
82% (60 reviews)[37]
Mario Kart Wii has been received positively, especially praising the online capability and the large number of tracks, characters and karts. Joe Sinicki of Blast Magazine comments: "While it still does suffer from some of the problems of the older games, Mario Kart Wii takes the simple and accessible formula set by its predecessors and tweaks it enough to make it feel fresh and fun, creating one of the most entertaining and rewarding gaming experiences in quite some time."[38] Official Nintendo Magazine UK claimed that the Wii Wheel worked very effectively and loved the different multiplayer modes.[26] GameSpot editor Lark Anderson complimented that the game is easy to jump into for players of any skill level and that motorcycles provide a great alternative to go-karts[8], and IGN commented that "Nintendo has delivered one of the best console Karts in years".[9] Plugged In stated that the racing is easy to do and that "the Grand Prix Cup events and several team battle modes keep things interesting".
NGamer, however, claimed that the tracks are too big for local multiplayer matches. Also, IGN criticized the rubber band AI in the 150cc races of the Grand Prix[9] and NGamer UK was disappointed that Battle mode can now only be played in teams; no free-for-all option is offered which removes the 'last man standing' element of previous Mario Kart Battle modes. Reviewers such as GameTrailers and IGN also commented that it is easy to fall from first place to last by being continuously attacked by several weapons, many of which are unavoidable, leading to a certain amount of luck in racing. This makes it more accessible for beginners, but can be discouraging for skilled players.[34][9] GameSpot also noted that "nostalgia doesn't save most of the classic courses from being boring".[8]
Mario Kart Wii had a successful launch and sold 300,000 copies on the launch day in Japan alone, compared to Mario Kart DS which sold 160,000 copies on its first day and Mario Kart: Double Dash!! which sold 180,000 on its first day.[10] Three days later it had sold a total of over half a million copies in Japan.[39] In the week ending May 4, 2008, Mario Kart Wii had sold over a million copies in Japan alone, less than a month since its release in the region.[40] In the UK, Mario Kart Wii was the best-selling video game in the week ending April 12, 2008, having "the eighth biggest opening sales week in UK software history," according to ChartTrack/ELSPA.[11][41] The game dwarfed all other five Mario Wii games released up until then for the Wii combined when comparing first week sales.[11] In the United States, Mario Kart Wii sold 1.12 million copies in April 2008, according to the NPD Group. This puts Mario Kart Wii at #2 of the best selling video games of April in the US, behind the Xbox 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV and ahead of the PlayStation 3 version, both released in the same week.[12]

[edit] Release delays in New Zealand
In New Zealand the game's release has been continually delayed, pushed originally from 24 April 2008 to 29 May 2008, and subsequently to an estimated date of 20 June 2008. EB Games in New Zealand sold limited stocks of the game from the original release date, having secured stock directly from Australia. The local distributor Softprint Interactive, did not make any formal explanation behind the reasons for the continued delays, but it was soon revealed that Softprint had gone into receivership [42].

[edit] References
^ Mario Kart Wii - even more details (Cube controller support?, tracks, ghosts, online leagues, and more)- What are you waiting for?. GoNintendo (2008-02-06).
^ Nintendo - Games - Mario Kart Wii
^ Mario Kart Wii at Nintendo Australia
^ Nintendo speeds into spring with Mario Kart Wii. Nintendo of America. Nintendo (2008-03-12). Retrieved on 2008-03-12.
^ The Classification Board and Classification Review Board
^ a b Mario Kart Wii Detailed news from 1UP.com
^ a b E3 2007: Not Your Father's Mario Kart. IGN (2007-07-18). Retrieved on 2007-08-03.
^ a b c d e f g GameSpot Mario Kart Wii Review. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2008-04-26.
^ a b c d e Mario Kart Wii Review - wii.ign.com. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-04-20.
^ a b Mario Kart Wii Sold 300,000 Copies?. Kotaku. Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
^ a b c UK CHARTS: Mario Kart Wii smashes records as it hits No.1
^ a b Brendan Sinclair (2008-05-15). NPD: US game revs spike on 2.85M GTAIVs. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
^ a b Guides: Mario Kart Wii Guide p.6. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
^ Guides: Mario Kart Wii Guide p.10. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
^ Mario Kart Wii Weapons Website. Retrieved on 2008-03-24.
^ a b Ngamer — Review: Mario Kart Wii. NGamer. Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
^ Nintendo. Mario Kart Wii Courses Website. Retrieved on 2008-05-04.
^ Mario Kart Wii - UK Press Release from Nintendo. Nintendo. Retrieved on 2008-05-06.
^ Snaking Removed From Mario Kart Wii. GoNintendo.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-06.
^ Nintendo Announces Worldwide Mario Kart Tournaments. 1UP.com.
^ Matt Casamassina (2008-02-27). Mario Kart Wii Text Chat Details. IGN.
^ Mario Kart Wii allows for 12-player online racing - Joystiq
^ Mario Kart Wii Detailed news from 1UP.com
^ Nintendo Announces Worldwide Mario Kart Tournaments. 1UP.com.
^ Wii.com
^ a b Mario Kart Wii - Nintendo UK product information page. Nintendo.
^ Nintendo Conference 2007 Fall. IGN (2007-10-11). Retrieved on 2008-04-17.
^ a b c d e f Iwata asks: Mario Kart Wii. Wii.com (2008). Retrieved on 2008-04-14.
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^ Review: Mario Kart Wii - EDGE magazine. Future Publishing. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
^ Mario Kart Wii Review. EuroGamer. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
^ Famitsu Mario Kart Wii Review. Famitsu. Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
^ Mario Kart Wii review at GameSpy. GameSpy. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
^ a b GameTrailers Mario Kart Wii Review. GameTrailers. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
^ Nintendo Power (Future US), April 14, 2008
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^ Mario Kart Wii Reviews. Game Rankings. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
^ Mario Kart Wii - Blast, The Online Magazine. B Media Ventures. Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
^ Media Create Japan: Mario Kart debuts at over half a million copies sold. Qj.net. Retrieved on 2008-04-18.
^ Michael McWhertor (2008-05-08). Ain't No Stopping Mario Kart Wii In Japan. Kotaku. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
^ British Sales Charts. Kotaku. Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
^ Brianemone (2 June 2008). NZ - The Land with no Nintendo (HTML). Geekpulp.

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