Imported Bikes In India
Imported bikes have great status among Indian bikers. Not withstanding their steep price, high-performance superbikes like Suzuki Hayabusa and Kawasaki Ninja have been sailing on the Indian roads for long time. Bike enthusiasts from all corners of India have been importing high-performance bikes out of their zeal for high-speed experience. The bikes have been imported to India as the home-grown manufacturers are still not ready and willing to launch genuine high-speed superbikes.
Yamaha YZFR1
The Yamaha YZF-R1 bike was launched in 1998. It revolutionized the sportbikes in the country. It has 998cc DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine. With the engine of 1000 cc Yamaha has captured the market share under this growing and emerging market. The throttle system is supported by fly wire Yamaha Chip Control Throttle (YCC-T). A new 3-way catalyzer which includes oxygen sensor reduces emissions and helps to achieve fuel economy. The stylish headlight gives great illumination and a very notable style. This is perhaps the most attractive feature of this bike. With its design and superb power Yamaha YZF R1 is in race with Suzuki and Honda.
Technical Specifications
Engine: 998cc, DOHC, 16 valves
Power: 175 bhp@12500rpm
Torque: 112.7nm@10000rpm
Weight: 177.00
Clearance: 135.00
Fuel Tank: 21.00
Wheelbase: 1415.00
Gears: 6 Speed
Top Speed: 275
Brakes: Disc
Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
The current CBR1100XX Blackbird is a pleasurable, precise and comfortable way of covering distances at very high speed. This bike has ridden over all the competition. The CBR has liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC inline-four cylinder 1137cc engine producing a peak power of 153 bhp at 10000 rpm. The design of the Blackbird enhances the aerodynamics of the bike and achieving a small frontal area ensuring high wind protection and rider comfort. The Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird is a useable, comfortable, tidy handling sports bike but also a power-house that once held the record of the fastest production motorcycle. Blackbird's build quality is superior than any other two wheeler. The specifications of the bike are given below.
Top speed: 176mph
Power: 164bhp
Torque: 88ftlb
Weight: 223kg
Seat height: 810mm
Fuel capacity: 23 litres
Engine size: 1137cc
Engine specification: 16v in-line four, 6 gears
Kawasaki ZX12R Ninja
Kawasaki entered into the high-performance sportbike war raging among the Japanese motorcycle manufacturersby introducing Ninja. The Kawasaki ZX12R Ninja is not an easy machine to put under a particular category. It is an excellent speedy bike and falls very well into the Sports Bike category.
Technical Specifications
TYPE : 4 STROKE IN LINE 4 CYLINDER
DISPLACEMENT : 1199cc
BORE AND STROKE : 83 x 55.4mm
COMPRESSION RATIO : 12.2:1
VALVE SYSTEM : DOHC 16 VALVES
FUEL INJECTION : 46mm x 4
IGNITION : DIGITAL
STARTING : ELECTRIC
TRANSMISSION : 6:SPEED
COOLING : LIQUID
WEIGHT : 210kg DRY WEIGHT
POWER : 190PS WITH RAM AIR
The other bikes which are famous among the bikers are
Suzuki GSA R600
Honda CBR 600RR
Suzuki GSX R1000
Honda CBR 1000RR
Kawasaki ZX-6R
Some rules that you must know before importing bikes
One is required to shell out 105% duty for new bike while for a used one the duty charges are 100 %. The restrictions on import of second hand vehicles were eased after the implementation of the Exim Policy 2001 by the government.
The import of vehicles shall be subject to the following guidelines of the Government of India:
1. (I) A new imported vehicle means that a vehicle--
(a) has not been manufactured/assembled in India; and
(b) has not been sold, leased or loaned prior to importation into India; or
(c) has not been registered for use in any country according to the laws of that country, prior to being imported into India.
(II) The import of new vehicles is subject to following regulations
(a) The new vehicle shall-
(i) have a speedometer
(ii) have right hand steering, and controls (Onlr for vehicles other than 2-3 wheelers);
(iii) have photometry of the headlamps to suit "keep-left" traffic; and
(iv) should be imported from the country where vehicle is manufactured.
(b) Additionally, the new vehicle should conform to the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 and the rules made there under, applicable on the date of import.
(c) The import of new vehicles shall be permitted at three Customs port only viz Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai.
2. (I) A second hand or used vehicle shall mean a vehicle that :-
(a) has been sold, leased or loaned prior to importation into India; or
(b) has been registered for use in any country according to the laws of that country, prior to its importation into India;
(II). The import of second had or used vehicles shall be subject to the following regulations:-
(a) The second hand or used vehicle shall not be older than three years from the date of manufacture;
(b) The second hand or used vehicle shall:
(i) have right hand steering, and controls (applicable on vehicles other than 2&3 wheelers);
(ii) have a speedometer indicating the speed km / h; and
(iii) have photometry of the headlamps to suit "keep left" traffic.
(c) In addition, the second hand or used vehicle shall conform to the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and the rules made thereunder, as applicable, on the date of import.
(d) Import of second hand vehicles is allowed only through the customs port at Mumbai.
(e) The second hand or used vehicles imported into India should have a minimum roadworthiness for a period of 5 years from the date of importation into India with assurance for providing service facilities within the country during the five year period. For this purpose, the importer shall, at the time of importation, submit a declaration indicating the period of roadworthiness in respect of every individual vehicle being imported, supported by a certificate issued by any of the testing agencies, which the Central Government may notify in this regard.
(f) The vehicle has to be submitted for testing to Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahmednagar, of the Ministry of Defence or the Automotive Research Association of India, Pune or the Central Farm and Machinery Training and Testing Institute, Budni, Madhya Pradesh, and such other agencies as may be specified by the Central Government, for granting a certificate by that agency as to the compliance of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and any rules made thereunder.