Kinetic Velocity judged to give the best mileage and performance among motorcycles
By product portfolio compri | 26 Apr 2004
Mumbai: In a detailed test conducted by India's leading magazine Auto India, Kinetic Velocity has been found to be the best bike in India in terms of mileage and performance figures.
The test compared Kinetic Velocity, Hero Honda Passion+, Hero Honda Splendor+ and TVS Centra. During the test, the velocity gave the best mileage among all bikes of 66 kmpl in mixed conditions and 74 kmpl on highway. In comparison, the splendor+ gave a mileage of 57 in city conditions and 68 on highway, passion + gave a mileage of 56 in city conditions and 70 on highway and the TVS centra gave a mileage of 57.8 in city and 67.5 on highway conditions.
Not only mileage, but Velocity has come highest on performance also, in terms of acceleration as well as top speed. Velocity gave class leading figures of 4.22 seconds for 0-40 kmph, 8.16 seconds for 0-60 kmph and top speed of 97 kmpl. Splendor plus gave the lowest top speed of only 84 kmph and was also the slowest, taking 9.5 seconds to do the 0-60 kmph.
The reputed magazine has also praised the Velocity for its quality of ride over a variety of surfaces and its outstanding stability. It has been named as "good value" because of its superior efficiency and performance.
Speaking on the quick success of the Velocity, Ajinkya Firodia, General Manager, Marketing, Kinetic Engineering said," I am not surprised that the Velocity has beaten its competition on mileage and performance. In my opinion, Kinetic has the best R&D department in the country. "
Launched in October 2003, Velocity marks Kinetic's entry into the executive bikes segment - the largest category of two wheelers in the country, accounting for over 60% of the bikes market. The Velocity sports a modern and stylish look with a large petrol tank. It is powered by a powerful and refined, smooth 115cc four-stroke engine that gives 8.5 bhp power. It gives a mileage of 92 kmpl (USTC). It is fitted with Zapper tyres in front and rear for superior handling. It comes with a MFR halogen lamp; rectangular swing arm for better stability, a twin textured anti-skid seat and a synchronized rear-adjustable suspension to ensure a comfortable ride.
Kinetic Group is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of two wheelers with a complete product portfolio comprising modern scooters, motorcycles and mopeds. Some of the popular brand names of the company include modern scooters Nova, Zoom, Zing and motorcycles Boss, GF170, Laser, Velocity and Aquila.