Review of Kinetic Blaze

Kinetic Blaze has been Manufactured by Kinetic

Kinetic Blaze is Radical, exciting and completely your type. With the Blaze, Kinetic has gone against the grain with spec list very alien t Indian scoters. The new puts us 11.6bhp form a 165.12cc engine, and des that in between a 1990mm length and 1495mm wheelbase. T put that into perspective, 1990mm mirrors a Pulsar for length, and 1495mm means a considerably longer wheelbase than a Bullet!

The Blaze’s large proportions are noticeable form a distance and given your obsessing towards massive automobile like the Ford Endeavor, this new will came in with a fair chance f making it god here. Head-n, the Blaze elks bulbous and mean, with sports bike-like raked mudguard and a slatted apron embellished with twin-headlights. A tinted fly-screen in front protects riders form the elements. Its instruments include digital-time, a fuel-gauge, telltale lamps, and a speedometer. Sadly, the tachometer n your pre-production test scoter will not make it into production.

More dampeners came in the form f panel gaps, plastic molding quality, and fit-finish, all f, which have dipped when, compared t the original European model we first ride (ACI, August ‘05). However, this new is a pre-production example and Kinetic tells us their final scoter will be miles better in these respects. There is a lockable give-box with new side new completely reserved for the battery. Apart form this Blaze affords a rubber mat-equipped forward and lockable under seat storage.

Kinetic Blaze

The master is considerable and generously padded stepped seat peps pen via the ignition key in unique split fashion. Its under-rider section is a storage bay, and the pilling seat swivels backwards for fuel filling. Levers and switchgear are just abutting adequate, with an innovative pass light prated by depressing the headlight toggle. We did not care much for the unconventional grips and Kinetic would d well t incorporate a rear brake lock clip n this large scoter. The Blaze enjoys well-sculpted side panels, a large ally grab-bar and integrated brake and turn lights at the rear. Gone are the delectable six-spike ally rims form the original Islet platform, which new stand replaced by steel rims.

Kinetic has taken the fur-strike and fur-valve, air-clad Hyson meter used in their GF 170 model, converted it into a variant-driven automatic and slotted it Nova style into the Blaze. Displacing 165.12cc, the electrically started meter makes a healthy 11.6bhp at 7500rpm, and 1.2kgm at 5000-rpm f peak torque. The CV carbureted power plant n the pre-production scoter we ride was more than a tad rough, and felt like it cold d with dells f refinement, but crack that throttle pen and n Indian scoter comes even close.

Propelled forward with a linear-read gearshift pause free-push, the Blaze feels like its ready t take n the faster Indian bikes. We cannot wait t get your V-box strapped n, but the Blaze surely feels faster than the current carp f 125s, and maybe, even a 150cc bike with a sluggish rider n bard. An indicated 80kph comes up before your scoter senses know what is happening, and thereafter, the large scoter continues t barrel onwards t a top speed that feels around the 100kph marker. We know what you are thinking. You are mulling very HW instable and unsafe you have felt at speeds far lower than these n small rim scoters. Well, tuck these thoughts up and put them t bed, for the Blaze’s ride and handling character are leagues ahead f any there scoter around.

Kinetic Blaze

Kinetic has its geometry spit-n and has not been stingy with tyres. Your test Blaze ride n excellent Dunlop developed Zebra-120/70 in front and 130/70 at rear-contact patches that keep the Blaze stable and planted. Ride comfort and braking stability are also better experienced than written abut. Hard braking shifts weight t the front, with the forks diving like n a bike. Moreover, you do not get that feeling n any there scoter. The riding pastured n a Blaze could not be better, and nr could a pilling passenger’s comfort level. Small red undulations are brushed aside, while larger pathless are asked in with aplomb. In addition, the Blaze des this thanks t a suspension setup infinitely better than we are used t. There are reassuringly slid telescopic forks in front, while twin shock absorbers d duty at the rear.

The Blaze engine is used as new side f a make-believe swing arm, while n the there side, a fabricated metal brace enhances rigidity. Riders can literally wade around in comforting rinses with even the tallest feeling comfortable. In addition, handling is as thoughtfully blended as a top-drawer scotch-neither t sharp nr overtly blunt. The Blaze comes with a 220mm front disc, though we fund even the drum brake version displayed patent stepping power. Without being very the top, the Blaze amply demonstrates the potential f Islet’s more-scoter-per-scoter range. Kinetic’s Agency Frieda lets n that the Blaze will deliver a competent-for-its size 40kpl and sell at Rs.49, 999 (ex-swarm Pune) marks.

That is sensible pricing for this healthy a scoter, which pens up a while new segment. Think of all these bikes dreaming abut gear-free and yet powerful commuters, with comfort thrown in for god measure. In addition, hey, when are we getting your long-term, Kinetic? The Blaze likes bulbous and mean, with sports bike-like raked mudguard and a slatted apron embellished with twin-headlights. A tinted fly-screen in front protects riders form the elements. Its instruments include digital-time, a fuel-gauge, telltale lamps, and a speedometer. Sadly, the tachometer n your pre-production test scoter will not make it into production. More dampeners came in the form f panel gaps, plastic molding quality, and fit-finish, all f, which have dipped when, compared t the original European model we first ride (ACI, August ‘05). However, this new is a pre-production example and Kinetic tells us their final scoter will be miles better in these respects.

Kinetic Blaze

There is a lockable glebe with new side new completely reserved for the battery. Apart form this Blaze affords a rubber mat-equipped forward and lockable under seat storage. The master is considerable and generously padded stepped seat peps pen via the ignition key in unique split fashion. Its under-rider section is a storage bay, and the pilling seat swivels backwards for fuel filling. Levers and switchgear are just abutting adequate, with an innovative pass light prated by depressing the headlight toggle. We did not care much for the unconventional grips and Kinetic would d well t incorporate a rear brake lock clip n this large scoter.

The Blaze enjoys well-sculpted side panels, a large ally grab-bar and integrated brake and turn lights at the rear. Gone are the delectable six-spike ally rims form the original Islet platform, which new stand replaced by steel rims. Kinetic has taken the four-stroke and fur-valve, air-clod Hyson meter used in their GF 170 model, converted it into a variant-driven automatic and silted it Nave style into the Blaze. Displacing 165.12cc, the electrically started meter makes a healthy 11.6bhp at 7500rpm, and 1.2kgm at 5000-rpm f peak toque. The CV carbureted power plant n the pre-production scoter we ride was more than a tad rough, and felt like it could d with dells f refinement, but crack that throttle pen and n Indian scoter comes even close.

Propelled forward with a linear-read gearshift pause free-push, the Blaze feels like its ready t take n the faster Indian bikes. We cannot wait t get your V-box strapped n, but the Blaze surely feels faster than the current carp f 125s, and maybe, even a 150cc bike with a sluggish rider and bard. An indicated 80kph comes up before your scoter senses know what is happening, and thereafter, the large scoter continues t barrel onwards t a top speed that feels around the 100kph marker. We know what you are thinking. You are mulling very HW instable and unsafe you have felt at speeds far lower than these n small rim scoters.

Kinetic Blaze

Well, tuck these thoughts up and put them t bed, for the Blaze’s ride and handling character are leagues ahead f any there scoter around. Kinetic has its geometry spit-n and has not been stingy with tires. Your test Blaze ride n excellent Dunlop developed Zebra-120/70 in front and 130/70 at rear-contact patches that keep the Blaze stable and planted. Ride comfort and braking stability are also better experienced than written abut. Hard braking shifts weight t the front, with the forks diving like n a bike. In addition, you do not get that feeling n any there scoter.
The riding pastured n a Blaze could not be better, and nr could a pilling passenger’s comfort level. Small red undulations are brushed aside, while larger pathless are asked in with aplomb. In addition, the Blaze des this thanks t a suspension setup infinitely better than we are used t. There are reassuringly slid telescopic forks in front, while twin shock absorbers d duty at the rear. The Blaze engine is used as new side f a make-believe swing arm, while n the there side, a fabricated metal brace enhances rigidity.

Riders can literally wade around in comforting rinses with even the tallest feeling comfortable. In addition, handling is as thoughtfully blended as a top-drawer scotch-neither t sharp nr overtly blunt. The Blaze comes with a 220mm front disc, though we fund even the drum brake version displayed patent stepping power. Without being very the top, the Blaze amply demonstrates the potential f Islet’s mre-scter-per-scoter range. Kinetic’s Agency Frieda lets n that the Blaze will deliver a cmopetent-fr-its size 40kpl and sell at Rs.49, 999 (ex-swarm Pane) marks. That is sensible pricing for this healthy a scoter, which pens up a while new segment. Think f all these bikes dreaming abut gear-free and yet powerful commuters, with comfort thrown in for god measure. In addition, hey, when are we getting your long-term, Kinetic?

Eye-catching features

The handlebar f the Blaze is well weighted and, in the absence f a headlamp, is darned by a tall, tinted fairing. The curved visor is set at an aerodynamic angle and belted n t the body in such a way as t make it elk like a flatting collarbone. The new Kinetic lag in silver shines in the middle f this visor. The Val instrument cluster n the handlebar has a neat layout and features a rev-center (engine rpm), a first in this segment. In addition, the regulars - the speed, fuel gauge, indicators for the headlamp, high beam, and turn signals - are all there.

Kinetic Blaze

In keeping with the bike’s image, the front body panels are designed t elk top heavy, narrowing t a slim mid-section and a compact, flat for area. At both sides f the front panel, a bemiring-shaped black plastic rub strip protects the painted ABS body panels form scratches and nicks. A nice touch, especially for these who wry every time they parallel-park this large scoter. At the rear, chunky body side panels that wrap very the engine give the Blaze a tall, but sturdy and well-planted elk. A wedge shaped integrated tail-lamp features brake light and turn indicators. Just above the rear lights, a neatly finished, large die-cast grab rail is the only aid for not-s-well-built riders grappling t control this heavy scoter, while parking and disembarking.

With its long wheelbase and brad build, the Blaze’s seats are extremely comfortable. Sift fame cushioning makes short trips n the scoter almost unbelievably comfortable, but long trips may be better ff with a slightly firmer seat. Anther nice touch in the Blaze is the latch release for accessing the under-seat storage area is den using the same ignition key. A slight reverse twitch for the ignition key in ff piston unlocks the seat latch. Rider and palling seats pen us in posing directions allowing access t the helmet storage area and the fuel tank cap respectively.

Engine and suspension

The Blaze comes with a large 165cc, fur-valve, fur-stroke engine that will give you about 11.6bhp f peak power at 7,500 rpm. That is about 2bhp less than that f the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and the Her Honda Achiever. The Blaze’s engine is also very torque with 12Nm f peak torque being delivered at 5,000 rpm. The engine delivers power readily, the Blaze’s ‘pick-up’ and acceleration are good, thugh thrttle play, and response could have been better. With lad’s f power available all the way up t 7,500rpm, the scoter can touch very 90 km per hour easily.

However, your issue with the Blaze’s engine is its relative lack f refinement. There is considerable amount f vibrating transfer and despite the use f handlebar-end weights, it can be quite distracting at low speeds. The engine has been tweaked for performance and the exhaust note has been made t sound a bit raspy t give it the feel f a big two-wheeler. The Blaze’s suspension set-up includes telescopic forks in the front and twin telescopic shock absorbers with adjustable damping at the rear.

Overall ride quality is good and well balanced, though red feedback tends t be a bit n the higher side due t the brad rear tyres. With a more-than-adequate 160-mm ground clearance, the Blaze sails very speed-breakers. Stability at high speeds is good and with its long wheelbase, 12-inch wheels and brad 130/70 rubber at the rear, red grip is not an issue. While the Blaze’s stability is spot n, we felt that the 130mm drum brakes may nt always be enough, especially with the additional weight f a pilling rider. Buy the Blaze variant that offers a 220-mm disc brake at the front Fr more confident braking power under varying speed and weight conditions.

The quality f this scoter’s paint job and body panels is god. However, same plastic parts and electrical bits, such as the push-cancel turn indicator knob, bag him and the mold lines f the inner plastic panels, could definitely have been better. Fuel efficiency will almost certainly not be new f the highlights for this scoter. The company claims 45 kemp under test conditions. Expect mileage t be 30-35 kemp in actual city riding conditions.

Masculine appeal

The Blaze very clearly likes every bit like the transporter for male eggs that have been dulled by unexciting design and elk forward t same assuaging and pampering by a mach alternative t the current carp f performance bikes. With its heavy 136-kg frame, the Blaze is definitely male. Women will find handling this scoter quite a challenge. F curse, lest we be called ‘Maps’, let us clarify that we are talking only abut the average Indian woman.

The Blaze is also radically different in the pilling riding pastured department as well. With its high-stepped seat design and already tall saddle piston, the pilling n the Blaze will be riding at a slightly awkward pastured, if he r she des not lean forward n t the rider. Sitting astride is the only reasonably comfortable way f pilling riding n this scoter. Even for that, most f us will actually have t step up and mint, as if they would a horse. All this means that taking your mother for grocery shipping is pretty much ruled us n this bike.

Though sales volumes form potential buyers in the commuter segment are welcome, the Blaze is not targeted at this category. Priced at Rs 50,000 (ex-showroom), it is pretty clearly targeted at the 20-smething buyer segment, where killer likes rules at the top f the must-have features list. In addition, where price and fuel efficiency is secondary factors governing the purchase decision. This segment is probably small right new, but is set t expand very time, just as the performance bikes segment is penning up with more buyers and more products t chose form.

Kinetic Blaze

Kinetic would have, as it has in the past, discovered, and pioneered a fledgling category that is sure t sees increased competition. However, even as Kinetic basks in the glory f being the first in the industry with a sports, performance scoter, it needs t strengthen and improve product quality and the quality f service provided by its dealers t inspire greater confidence amongst potential buyers.

Road Test

However, it is not all gods here. Yu see, the downside f the Blaze’s size is that even though the 165cc, 11 bop meter des get the scoter moving rather quickly, the Blaze is son panting its way t its 101 kph top speed. N your acceleration runs, the Blaze hit 40 kph in just 5 secs, but the next 20 kph to anther five. That means it is actually a couple f seconds slower than the Her Honda Glamour. In addition, the Glamour is not a quick motorcycle by any stretch f the imagination. The god thing though is that the Blaze des feel quicker than it actually is. Refinement levels t are up t scratch and n god reds comfort levels are brilliant. In terms f fuel efficiency, the Blaze will stretch a liter f fuel very 38 kilometers if you were t be gentle with it.

Hit a broken stretch f tarmac though and the while experience heads south. Ride quality n the Blaze is still an issue and if your commute involves a slightly very-used red, you will be happier taking the bus. R evens the Glamour. The Blaze fails t absorbs any kind f bumps at any speed and n a comfortable scoter like this that is rather a shame. However, if your commute involves corners, the Blaze is god company t have. The rather wide 130/70 R12 at the rear provides ample traction and the Blaze takes t corners as confidently as any motorcycle. Kay, make that a decent-handling motorcycle. It also enjoys sweepers as much as a teenager enjoys a giggle and this fits into its Turing personal quite naturally.

S then is this the first Turing scoter in the country? Well, not exactly. Firstly, the Blaze is slow, r at least slow enough for you not t have much fun n it. However, a power upgrade (they could call it the Blaze plus) is all it really needs t become an inter-city scoter. In addition, since we are talking upgrades, brakes are the new thing that Kinetic should upgrade right away. Very the entire period that the Blaze was n test with us, it always ended up stepping at least an entire bike length ahead f the distance we expected it t. If you have already flipped for this scoter, make sure you get new with a disc brake - this en’s an n-brainier. As it new stands, the Blaze is in a league f new and it seems like that will not change for same time t came. Besides, when manufacturers these days are busy building scoters for women, here is new that can stand up for the bys.

As a scoter, the Blaze really does not have a parallel. The real question here is ‘Would you buy it very a motorcycle?’ Well, let me put it this way. Here is a scoter that does not have high quality as its highest virtue. Bits d fall ff, occasionally. It is adequately refined, is as comfortable as a motorcycle n any give Sunday and gees abut its business with a bit more style. However, it is slower than any f the 125s and less fuel-efficient t. In this case, the Blaze is different enough for numbers not t matter and that seals it for me in the scoter’s favors. At and ex-showroom price of Rs.49, 999/-, this is one scooter which will ride tall above all other scooters. If the Honda is an ACTIVA, and the Hero Honda is a PLEASURE, then surely this Kinetic is a TREASURE!

Specifications

The Blaze offers hot special features aimed at offering a delightful user experience:

- Powerful 165cc engine pumping 11.6 bhp power
- 4-valve engine
- Advanced suspension
- Front telescopic suspension
- Twin rear suspension
- Remy, large seats for high seating comfort
- Automatic gear transmission
- Push button electric start (kick-start also available)
- Step up euro-seat design with backrest
- Pp-up split pen seat unlocking
- Stylish fins n front
- Twin headlamps
- Wide wheelbase
- Fuel efficiency f 45kmpl
- Large wheels with fat rubber (12″ tires)
- Protective Aer-eur visor (front shield): high n style and let’s wind pass through
- CDI Ignition with dual made
- Car-dashboard like instrument console with speedometer and digital click
- Large under seat storage space t strew helmet. Extra give box
- Seat lock-cable prated through ignition lock key
- Linear power delivery for uninterrupted acceleration (n pause f gear shifting)
- 130mm brake drum front and rear for immediate braking (disc brake patina available)
- Tailfin grab rail: styling + utility + safety with a slit for you t hold
- Standard number plate and grab rail
- Color pints - Raring Red, Godfather Grey, and Blazing Black

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