Journey or Journal?

This blog began as a journey to update a marketing journal... uploaded so that other can take some ideas from it, but slowly I realized, Life to be much more than a job, a MBA and so on! small things can end up being huge events! Small events can give huge learnings!

Jun 22, 2008

The Post Yamaha R15 Effect

So another sleeping Japanese Major bike maker has woken up.... this time this is Suzuki.


Everybody "knew" Suzuki is/was keen on launching the FXR series in India (the real baap of Feiro) but when is a good question!

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 147.00 ccm (8.97 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Power: 20.11 HP (14.7 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
Max RPM: 15000
Compression: 10.7:1
Bore x stroke: 62.0 x 48.8 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor. Mikuni BS2955
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: CDI, 9 degree BTDC at 1500rpm
Starter: Electric & kick
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Cooling system: Oil & air
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-plate type
More details Consult a Suzuki repair manual.
Physical measures
Dry weight: 118.0 kg (260.1 pounds)
Seat height: 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,080 mm (42.5 inches)
Overall length: 1,985 mm (78.1 inches)
Overall width: 665 mm (26.2 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,325 mm (52.2 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 85 mm (3.3 inches)
Front suspension: telescopic, coil spring, oil damped forks
Rear suspension: swinging arm, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load 4-way adjustable
Front tyre dimensions: 80/90-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 100/90-17
Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1704 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.40 litres (0.90 gallons)
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): 3.00 litres (0.79 gallons)

Looks like an amazing package, but hey have a look at the BHP figures and the Power to Weight ratio! Thats an interesting offer...

Points to Ponder:
Will Suzuki be able to come in solo, selling and supporting this bike?

One pic from the web to drool upon:



One Video from youTube

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