There is a great deal of both form and
function though to the styling and two areas must again be highlighted.
The first of these is the front mudguard and if viewed from the
top you can make out the triangular recess. It is not a style item
first rather it is the stylized work of the aerodynamicists from
GK Dynamics who used the NACA-duct like shape to channel air onto
the cylinder head and block and effect proper cooling. The side
shrouds are also not just style appendages but their cleverly crafted
form was perfected in the wind tunnel, again to help direct air
flow to the sides of the engine, especially to the spark plug and
help the engine maintain cool operating temperatures for consistently
high performance delivery. The stylists from GK Dynamics slogged
for almost six months in the Yamaha wind tunnel until they got the
parts absolutely right to perform as the engine men had intended.
On to the instrument panel of the bike which is s nicely designed unit
featuring a full LCD panel for the speedometer, a large rev counter red
lined to almost 10,000rpm, digital odometer cum trip meter plus tell tales
for turn signals and other bits. The quality of the switchgear and the
control levers is top class, again in the Bajaj Pulsar mould and something
which Honda needs to pick cues from. Overall the entire ergonomic touch
and feel points are a joy to behold and I have no hesitation in mentioning
that this is the best Indian bike by far for anyone to buy in the country
today if one is contemplating a contemporary all-round commuting machine
cum pleasure tool on two-wheels.
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