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2021 Yamaha MT-09 Hyper Motorcycle - All You Need To Know!

by admin | October 30, 2020

2021 Yamaha MT-09 Hyper Motorcycle

Yamaha has revealed the new 2021 MT-09 Hyper Motorcycle. The MT-09 has always been an amazing looker and is one of the highly popular premium motorcycles in Yamaha’s range in its global portfolio. There have been significant changes made to the new updated version though.

The twin-pod menacing headlamps have been replaced by a new single-pod unit and has a sleeker stance that suits the stripped down look the MT-09 carries. The bike also features vertically shaped LED Daytime Running Lights on either side of the LED headlamp. The side profile of the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 has also been revised with the removal of some of the panels seen on the previous model, lending it a more meaner look.

The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 is based on a new aluminium construction with the swingarm and sub-frame also developed using the same material. It has a kerb weight of just 189 kilograms. In terms of performance, it is powered by a new 890cc 3 cylinder engine producing a maximum power output of 115 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 93 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm through a six-speed transmission that comes with a new bi-directional quickshifter.

The new MT-09's suspension comprises of a fully adjustable KYB front forks and a rear monoshock with preload and rebound adjustable. Brakes include 298 mm dual front discs and 245 mm single rear disc with Nissin calipers.

The new MT-09 is available in three paint schemes namely Icon Blue, Storm Fluo, and Tech Black. Yamaha also offers a six-axis IMU tech with lean-sensitive traction control, slide control, cornering ABS and rear-wheel lift mitigation. Other features include an all-digital instrument cluster with 3.5-inch full colour display. The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 is expected to be available in India by the first half of 2021.

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Skoda Rapid 1.0L TSI

A smaller engine it is for sure when compared to the big 1.6 unit. However, the 1.0L engine is not really a tortoise. Generating 110 PS and 175 NM of torque, power figures aren’t that bad for such a small engine. After all, the engine is of a Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSI) type that offers all the power when you need it but otherwise remains fuel efficient as fuel efficiency claimed by Skoda is 18.24 KMPL.

Prices of the Skoda Rapid TSI start at 9.06 Lakhs and go all the way upto 14.72 Lakhs. Prices are Ex- showroom. Available in 5

manual transmission variants, the petrol only sedan comes with a choice of six colour options- Flash Red, Candy White, Lapiz Blue, Brilliant Silver, Carbon Steel and Toffee Brown. Some colours however maybe restricted to a few variants only.

For the kind of kit it offers for the price, the Rapid TSI competes with the Volkswagen Vento, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, and Hyundai Verna. Though some cars like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Vitarra Brezza and Ford Ecosport are from a different segment, they could compete if buyers are not restricted to one segment since they are priced in a similar way.

TVS – Norton Partnership. What’s new in the motorcycling scene?

Sudarshan Venu- Joint Managing Director of TVS Motor Company expressed that this acquisition is a big opportunity for TVS to scale globally and that this would help the company cater to the aspirations of discerning motorcycle customers. He also further stressed on the point that TVS

Motor Company would extend full support to Norton to regain its glory in the international motorcycle market space as Norton had been in the news for many wrong reasons like insufficient cash flow, an alleged fraud by Norton’s previous owner Stuart Garner who is still under investigation.

TVS Motor Company would jointly work with Norton

Motorcycles to grow and expand further internationally in the coming years by leveraging Norton’s Supply Chain capabilities. But what would this mean for the Indian motorcycle market?

We think the scenario could be quite interesting as TVS has until now not had the expertise in producing cruiser motorcycles. But now though, things have changed. TVS could be eyeing on the cruiser motorcycle market space in India that Royal Enfield has dominated all these years. Norton’s experience with café racers and retro motorcycles, also their 650cc parallel twin engine platform could help TVS develop and manufacture affordable performance motorcycles that would compete with the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor and the continental GT 650. Norton Motorcycles could also help TVS develop the Zeppelin, a cruiser that was showcased in the 2018 Auto Expo.

This acquisition of TVS could take it to many places in the international market. Here in India, we might just get access to many more exciting motorcycles. This partnership could turn out to be a great win- win situation for TVS- Norton and motorcycle enthusiasts.

Jeep Compass BS6 2020 and upcoming facelift version

News is that the Jeep Compass will soon receive updates in the guise of a facelift variant that will have updated headlights, updated front grille and bumpers. Changes to the interiors are also on the cards including an all new Infotainment System called the UConnect 5. Apart from having Android Auto and Apple Car Play, this connected Infotainment System also features Amazon Alexa and can receive updates over the air. In terms of size, the screen size goes up to a massive 12.3 inches which would be one of the highest in class if introduced in India. It has become

a rather popular trend in SUVs that sport large Infotainment screens.

The refreshed look could appeal to buyers in the premium SUV segment. The facelifted Jeep Compass would compete with MG Hector, Hyundai Creta 2020 Kia Seltos, Skoda Karoq and the Volkswagen T-Roc.

We also hear that there is also a seven- seater Compass based SUV in the pipeline which is expected to compete with Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Mahindra Alturas G4 and Isuzu MU-X but will most likely be introduced early next year.