Sport HondaHonda Vtr2502006 HondaRoad PricesBike PricesBig BikesCars And BikesCars And MotorcyclesVtr BikeForwardHero Honda bikes in India has been in business from last 25 years and made and sold millions of quality bikes.According to the latest Hero Honda reviews Honda bikes have a good reputation due to its unrelenting commitment and quality based product.Nowadays Honda bikes are in high demand because of excellent technical skills which is used in building duration of each bike.  » Getahead » #Memories: 5 forgotten Indian bikesAll iconic and very rare to find now, they are still high in demand among the youth It is rightly said 'Old is Gold', and the increasing demand among the youngsters for old bikes these days reinforces this fact. If you are curious to know about the legendary machines which are high in demand, here we list '5 forgotten heroes' in the two-wheeler automotive history, which are remembered as icon and are now very rare to find. Let's have a look at the uniqueness of these old machines which have created a long-lasting impression on the masses.

During the years between 1976 to 2006, Yamaha had produced a ranger, RX100, which became a milestone. Known for its powerful engine and attractive grunt, this vehicle managed to attract more bike freaks than was expected of it. 'Panther' as we call it now was launched in India in late 1985 shortly after Kawasaki-Bajaj KB-100. Known as the most reliable bike then, the Yamaha RX was rumoured to have a bigger engine from what the company claimed. As reported from various sources online, to make sure that the engine is 100cc, few authorities opened it and double checked it. To make the impact strong in races, few upgradations like air filters, quick throttle, disc brakes, fifth gear, race pistons, racing CDI systems were incorporated in the model. The Yamaha RX carried rough and tempting classifications like: There was a time when if a person wanted to own a two-wheeler at a reasonable price, the first suggestion everybody made was Hero Honda Splendour. The motorcycle manufactured by Hero Honda created a record sale of one million units in a year 2009.

This normal budget bike was product of a successful joint venture. This bike was later upgraded to Splendour+ before both the manufacturers decided to part ways. The Splendour+ was later enhanced to Splendour iSmart in 2014. The original specifications of the Hero Honda Splendour were:harley davidson for sale rochester ny The years between 1983 and1986 was when Escorts Group manufactured Rajdoot 350 or RD 350, a two stroke muscular machine whose initials 'RD' also stands for Race Developed series and it was promoted in India as Rajdoot in collaboration with Yamaha Japan.firestone deluxe champion motorcycle tire sizes Rajdoot came into India when Yamaha RD350B stopped selling in Japan in the mid 1970s due to regulatory issues. bike for sale on olx lahore

It was launched in the Indian market in 1983 and was considered an advanced motorcycle on Indian land. The competition at that time for Rajdoot was Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and Yezdi Roadking 250cc, but Rajdoot was unsuccessful in becoming a commercial vehicle due to high fuel consumption and expensive spare parts.motorbikes for sale woking Rajdoot's production was stopped in 1990 and the last model was reportedly sold in 1991. j and s motorcycles portsmouthThe launch of Yamaha RX100 in 1985 took over the market while Rajdoot continued as a flagship model.motorcycles for sale san luis obispo Yezdi was based on the CZ 250 ridden by driver Jaroslav Falta who won Motocross World Championship in 1974.

Yezdi Roadking was produced in India by Ideal Jawa Ltd. at Mysore. This bike, produced mainly between 1978 to 1996, had a 250cc engine with twin exhausts and a semi-automatic clutch. It won many road rallies and races in India. As a result, Yezdi Roadking is in huge demand among youngsters even today, as it gives a heritage and royal look after few modifications and upgradations. A nominal price can be paid for the old machine and the look can be elevated with new body setup, finish and touch. Yezdi Roadking 250cc specifications at the time of production were: 1. Royal Enfield Mini Bullet 200cc After the production of Enfield was stopped in England in 1971, its Indian counterpart (now Royal Enfield) started manufacturing Mini Bullet from 1973. It was first named Enfield 200 but later the name was changed to Mini Bullet 200 as a marketing strategy. Mini bullet was developed as an advanced version of 173cc Villiers powered Crusader and was a first choice of racing enthusiasts.

It also carried various generic British and Bullet 350 parts which itself defines the heritage of this ultimate 200cc machine. Now the time has come where it is very rare to spot any Mini Bullet and if you will search for them, you may find a few units dumped away and covered in a coat of rust. Mini Bullet represents the history of the company 'Royal Enfield', its survival and development of the Enfield brand in India. Enfield is also the oldest motorcycle production company in the world. Mini Bullet 200cc specifications at the time of production were: Engine: Villers type 25 Carb, 2 stroke 197cc motor Review: Hero Splendor Pro Classic Like many of you, the moment I set my eyes on Hero’s Splendor Pro Classic at the 2014 Auto Expo, I almost keeled over laughing. I mean, seriously, what was Hero MotoCorp thinking? A tried-and-tested easy-sipping commuter – the Splendor – which rose to fame by maxing out the kpl back in the day, a bike that drew scores of customers to company showrooms across India, a rather dated motorcycle in 2015, has now been forced to don some scrawny-looking retro garb.

After witnessing the mantrap of a machine that is the Royal Enfield Continental GT, India’s first home-grown café racer, the Splendor Pro Classic, in comparison, comes across as a poor man’s café racer – India’s first tapri racer, if you will. But, after just a day astride the Splendor Pro Classic, the company’s efforts to provide a substantially fresh offering to the masses actually made some sense. Before you begin to question my sanity, allow me to explain.First up, understand that the Splendor Pro Classic is, in actuality, the Splendor that we’ve known for long with some new, unconventional styling bits. So, what you’re dealing with here is the same air-cooled, 97.2cc single-pot motor that produces a little over 8bhp and 8Nm of torque, housed within the tubular double-cradle chassis, the same 4-speed constant mesh gearbox, 18-inch wire-spoke rims, telescopic shocks up front, a 5-step hydraulic setup at the back, and an 11+1.4-litre fuel tank. This means you effectively have the same mild-mannered motorcycle that’s capable of returning close to 50kpl between your legs.

The new bits include the old-school chrome finished parts like the front mudguard and the dual-pod instrument cluster, rounded-off headlight and tail-light, side indicators and mirrors. The bike also comes with a low-set handlebar, is shorn of a pillion seat, and doesn’t come with a main stand or rear grab handles, which is a new thing for this segment. After swinging a leg over the retro-styled Hero, you’ll find the riding position rather comfortable, with the footpegs in the same place as before, only now, you’ll have to lean a bit more to reach the handlebar. Nevertheless, the riding position of this light and agile motorcycle isn’t too taxing on your palms, and is very comfortable over a long distance ride, aided by the well-padded seat. Like we’ve seen before, the engine is smooth, vibe-free, and acts just like the regular old (boring) Splendor. Now, the Pro Classic seems to be the standard Splendor’s alter ego in the way it performs, with the speedometer touching the indicated 100kph mark when you whack the throttle open and rev hard through each cog (which can’t be said about all 100cc motorcycles on sale today).

The Ceat tyres provide more than enough grip in a straight line, and around corners. The only shortcomings I’ve found with this motorcycle are the drum brakes, which lack bite, and the flimsy switchgear.All in all, there’s only so much you can expect from a 100cc commuter bike, and I found the Splendor Pro Classic, which is priced close to the regular Splendor Pro, to add just a tinge of spice to the mix with its unique styling. It’s not properly fast, just like the RE CGT. It’s more of a bold effort from Hero MotoCorp to spice up the commuter segment. So, if you can stomach the looks of the Splendor Pro Classic, beside the fact that it comes as stock as a single-seater, this is one commuter that Indians definitely won’t mind walking up to and riding every day of the week. The numbers1cyl, 97.2cc, air-cooled, 8.2bhp, 8.05Nm, 4M, Fuel tank: 11+1.4l, 109kg, 47kpl, ₹59,563 (on-road, Mumbai)The verdictUnique styling cues have upped the appeal of the easy-to-ride, frugal and otherwise prosaic Splendor.