Kanda Motors Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based manufacturing company, has boldly launched its maiden motorcycle calling it the Thunder 100.
This bike is styled on cruiser lines and comes replete with a round headlamp and simple instrumentation. It is available with a starter while a kick does duty as well.
The teardrop tank leads onto a broad and comfy-looking seat. A utility box fills up space between the engine and steering column, while the frame runs exposed into a typical cruiser-style painted rear mudguard.
The Thunder 100 uses a blatant copy of the original Hero Honda inclined CD 100 engine and claims 6.5bhp at 7000rpm as peak power. The motorcycle comes in bright colours such as deep-maroon, a shell-shocking purple and a shade of green that reminds of military camouflage.
Rishad Cooper

Factfile

How much? Price (ex-showroom, Mumbai) Rs 36,092 On sale Now How big? L/W/H 2000/780/1190mm Ground clearance 160mm Fuel tank capacity 12 litres Kerb weight 117kg

Engine Layout Single-cylinder, air-cooled, two-stroke, 100cc Max power 6.5bhp at 7000rpm Max torque 0.65kgm at 5000rpm Specific output 65bhp per litre Power to weight 55.5bhp per tonne Gearbox Type 4-speed manual Suspension Front Telescopic hydraulic forks Rear Dual shock absorbers Brakes Front 130mm drum Rear 130mm drum Wheels & tyres Wheel type Wire-spoke Tyre size (front) 2.75 x18-inch Tyre size (rear) 3.25 x 16-inch

WHAT TO EXPECT
Affordable cruiser-style motorcycle which should appeal to young buyers