Happy New Year

The speculations are not yet over about what will happen in 2012. As the scientists predicted the world has a chance to end. With Mayan calendar completing the 5,125 year cycle, the “end of days” for earth will arrive by the year end. Well dump all those thoughts and plan out havoc parties welcoming New Year 2012. 

New Year's Day

The New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1 every year. In 2012, New Year falls on a Sunday. As per the federal government holidays in US, January 2 will be declared as holiday, since the main event falls on a weekend. This day is special for everyone as it marks the beginning of a fresh year as per the Gregorian calendar. 

Celebration begins a day before, which is more popularly known as New Year's Eve. The people of United States celebrate the day through parades, musical shows, public gatherings and fireworks bidding an adieu to the year gone by in the happiest note. 

Observing New Year in 2012

Enthralling fireworks, throbbing parties with live musical performance and fun and laughter is what marks the beginning of a new year. The celebration for New Year 2012 would not be any less exciting. People in United States never miss the chance to make it bigger every year. In most of the cities, people are found taking parts in parades and road shows in colorful dresses. The sports fanatics also organize local rugby tournaments followed by grand lunch. It’s a common custom to exchange gifts with the near and dear ones reminding them about the happy times year that has gone by. 

The New Year’s Eve is also the time to make resolutions for the forthcoming year. Promises to pick up new habits letting go the ill ones involves a lot of fun and excitement. Nightlong parties and public gatherings are organized at every home and hotels of the cities. Grand fiesta, music, dance, and liquor are frequent in each of these New Year bashes. 

The New Year in 2012 will be marked as an official holiday in USA. All the government organizations, colleges, schools and public offices will remain closed on January 1 and 2. The public transport system also follows a different schedule than their regular ones. Some of the roads will likely remain closed due to parades and road shows. In some of the streets, government will also plan a cleaning operation. 

History of New Year Celebration

The New Year in United States and in many parts of the world is observed as per the Gregorian calendar. Introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, the calendar is named after him. Initially the Gregorian calendar was rejected by several churches in United States and particularly in the Eastern European continent. As per the calendar, the first day of the year is observed on January 1. The symbol of the day is Baby New Year, which is a baby boy folded in a diaper wearing a hat and a sash. As per the common belief, the baby grows up along with days passing by.

Upcoming Bikes in India – 2012

Royal Enfield Fury 500

Price:Rs. 1, 00,000/- (around)

Technical Specifications:
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1370 mm
Length (mm)	2130 mm
Width (mm)	800 mm
Height (mm)	2130 mm
Weight (kgs)	187 Kg
Ground Clearance (mm)	140 mm
Engine
Model Designation	--
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1
Displacement (cc)	499cc
Gear Box	5 Speed
Bore & Stroke	84 X 90mm
Ignition	Electronic Ignition
Start	Electric / Kick-starter
Suspension
Front	Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130mm
Rear	Rear Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm
Brakes
Front	Hydraulic Disc Brake (Disc dia 280mm)
Rear	Foot Operated 153 mm Single Lead Internal Expanding
Tyres
Front	90/90 - 18
Rear	110/90 - 18
Wheel Type	Spokes
Performance
Max. Horsepower	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Max. Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Fuel Tank (In Liters)	13.5 l

Dimensions are length's 2130mm, 800mm widths, 2130mm in height's, wheel base is 1370mm and ground clearance is 140 mm, which gives a sporty, elegant, stylist driving experience to fun lovers.

Striking Features with Safety Features:

• Engine Type: Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air cooled, and Fuel Injection
• Compression Ratio: 8.5: 1
• Fuel tank capacity of 13.5 liters with a reserve of 1.5 liters
• Spokes tyres type
• Suspension Front: Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130mm
• Suspension Rear: Rear Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80mm

By - Royal Enfield

BMW K1300S

 

Technical Specifications:
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1585
Length (mm)	2182
Width (mm)	905
Height (mm)	1221
Weight (kgs)	254
Ground Clearance (mm)	1084
Engine
Model Designation	--
Compression Ratio	13.0 : 1
Displacement (cc)	1293cc
Gear Box	6 Menual
Bore & Stroke	80 X 64.3
Ignition	Self
Start	Self Start
Suspension
Front	Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut
Rear	Motorrad Paralever, central spring strut with lever system
Brakes
Front	Twin disc, floating brake discs
Rear	Single disc brake
Tyres
Front	120/70 ZR 17
Rear	190/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type	Alloys
Performance
Max. Horsepower	175 Bhp @ 9250 rpm
Max. Torque	140 Nm @ 8250 rpm
Fuel Tank (In Liters)	19

Analogue as Tacho Meter and Digital-2 as Trip Meter. Electronic intake pipe injection digital liquefied cooled engine management as Fuel system. 

Price:Rs. 10,20,000 To 18,75,000/-

By - BMW Bikes

Suzuki GW 250

Technical Specifications:
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	N/A
Length (mm)	N/A
Width (mm)	N/A
Height (mm)	N/A
Weight (kgs)	180
Ground Clearance (mm)	N/A
Engine
Model Designation	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A
Displacement (cc)	250cc
Gear Box	6 Speed
Bore & Stroke(mm)	N/A
Ignition	N/A
Start	N/A
Suspension
Front	N/A
Rear	N/A
Brakes
Front	Kitaco Disc
Rear	Kitaco Disc
Tyres
Front(mm)	N/A
Rear(mm)	N/A
Wheel Type	Alloy
Performance
Max. Horsepower	26 Bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max. Torque	24.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Tank (US gal)	N/A

Much specification about the bike are not yet disclosed by the company, suspense is maintained. It’s really hard to do comparison. But hoping GW250 would burn the Indian streets and creates the remarkable impact in the bikers mind. 

Striking Features with Safety Features:

• Twin cylinder
• Four stroke, Fuel injected
• Liquid cooled engine
• Maximum torque of 24.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm
• Max power of 26 Bhp @ 8500 rpm
• Street oriented with high performance of 250cc
• Uniquely designed

Colors:

• Blue
• Black
• Grey

Price:Rs. 1, 00,000 To 1, 50,000/-

By - Suzuki Motor

Tvs Velocity 160

Technical Specifications:
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	N/A
Length (mm)	N/A
Width (mm)	N/A
Height (mm)	N/A
Weight (kgs)	N/A
Ground Clearance (mm)	N/A
Engine
Model Designation	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A
Displacement (cc)	159.7
Gear Box	5 Speed
Bore & Stroke(mm)	62 X 52.9
Ignition	N/A
Start	Self Start
Suspension
Front	Upside down forks (Mito)
Rear	YSS Monoshock unit
Brakes
Front	Kitaco Disc
Rear	Kitaco Disc
Tyres
Front(mm)	120/70-17
Rear(mm)	150/60-17
Wheel Type	Alloy/ Black Mag
Performance
Max. Horsepower	15.2 Bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max. Torque	13.1 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Fuel Tank (US gal)	N/A

The TVS Velocity is a very fabulous bike which is having many attractive features with a 4 Stroke engine capacity of 159.7 cc is expected to provide great performance and good mileage to bike lovers. Latest technology also launched with an electric start accommodation along with dynamic and splendid braking system. Chrome finishing with halogen headlamp with Stylish indicators making it unique. Velocity of TVS is famed as low budget motorbike of the year due to its amazing smoothen performance is creating a reliable, impressive impact on biker lovers mind for pleasure and adventurous riding. Striking Features with Safety Features: Electric start accommodated Chrome finishing with halogen headlamp Stylish indicators Grab rail and a tail lamp Dynamic & splendid braking system Sound suspension system Zipper acceleration Ride smooth and comfortable for both the rider and the passenger Front Suspension: Upside down forks Rear Suspension: YSS Monoshock unit Colors Midnight Black Sunset Yellow

Price: Rs. 80,000/- 

By- TVS Motor

Mahindra Mojo

Mahindra Mojo Features

• Lightweight alloy wheels
• Digital display
• Mirror mounted indicators
• Inverted shock absorbers

Mahindra Mojo Specifications

• Engine Type: Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves � Direct Drive, SI
• Displacement: 292 cc
• Bore x Stroke: 78 mm x 61.2 mm
• Maximum Power: 19.3 kW @ 8500 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 24 N.m @ 7000 rpm

Dimensions

• Length: 2100
• Width: 830
• Height: 1270

Other Specifications

• Seat Height: 820mm
• Wheelbase: 1450mm
• Minimum ground clearance: 150
• Kerb Weight ( with 90 % fuel, Tools etc) 160
• Self Start
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.5 ltrs.
• Wheel Type: Alloy
• Brake Type (Front): Disc 320 mm
• Brake Type (Rear): Disc 220 mm
• Battery: 12V, 9 AH
• Tail Lamp: 12 LED�s

Price: Rs. 175,000

By – Mahindra Two Wheelers