"People here are more utility-based," says Nishanth. "Most of them here in India buy a bike or car based mostly on factors like fuel efficiency and maintenance. ..." Almost enough to get me to move to India.

Honda Racing needs to hire this guy!

Re: Slowburn. Almost, but the road death rate may put you off...

He would probably sell thousands in the U.S., but the bureaucrats would insist on airbags and pedestrian impact-safety mudguards. It would end up double the price and weight, so would need a 350cc motor and on it goes ...

re; TedF
Actually its because I hate curry.

That is a brilliant effort. Well done !

Would be better if he concentrated more on utility. How about a low cost covered bike?

Quite a project, but i didn't see it actually being ridden, or did i miss something?

Very nice piece of work! Elegance need not cost an arm and a leg.

This is illegal for violating Indian Central Motor Vehicle Rule 123. Safety devices in motorcycle No motor cycle, which has provision for pillion rider, shall be constructed without provision for a permanent hand grip on the side or behind the driver’s seat and a foot rest and a protective device covering not less than half of the rear wheel so as to prevent the clothes of the person sitting on the pillion from being entangled in the wheel. As per Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Rule 166 sub-rule 4 two third wheel is to be covered by Protective device on both sides. There are ISO Standards for development of Protective Devices.