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May 13, 2014 17:20 IST
Suzuki Let's

Top 10 engine technologies Indian two-wheeler makers employ to give you the best biking experience

India is the most competitive two-wheeler market in the world. Here, technologies get outdated in a short span of time.

To stay in the hunt, all the major two-wheeler manufacturers give their best to update technologies ASAP.

As Indian consumers relish mileage delivery, manufacturers tend to design engines that are fuel efficient and offer solid performance too.

Here are top 10 engine technologies that two-wheeler manufacturers use in India.

1. SEP or Suzuki Eco Performance Technology

Suzuki has designed this engine technology to bless its latest two-wheelers including the recently launched Let's, with the best-in-class mileage and performance.

What does this technology do?

This cutting-edge technology makes mechanical alterations such as reduction in weight and change in design of the components more effective.

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2. HET or Honda Eco Technology

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Honda Activa

Honda claims to be the most fuel efficient engine maker in the scooter and commuter motorcycle segment in the country because of its patented HET.

What does this technology do?

The technology minimises the friction by offsetting crank, weight reduction of the reciprocating parts, low tension piston ring and bearing oil seal betterment.

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3. APDV engine

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Splendor iSmart

This Hero MotoCorp-designed technology finds its place in the latest Splendor iSmart and all the other commuter bikes produced by the company.

APDV stands for: Advanced Pro Series Digital Variable ignition system technology.

What does this technology do?

It controls the spark plug ignition digitally.

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4. DTS-i or Digital Twin-Spark Ignition technology

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Bajaj Pulsar

Patented by Bajaj Auto this technology has been invented for quicker and proper combustion.

What does this technology do?

Uses one spark plug each at the two opposite sides of the combustion chamber controlled by a microprocessor. This is also the reason why the technology is named as Digital Twin-Spark Ignition technology.

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5. Triple spark technology

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Bajaj Pulsar 200NS

Bajaj's latest technology has been introduced in Pulsar 200NS.

What does this technology do?

This technology incorporates three spark plugs in the engine chamber using the ECU (engine control unit).

The design of the chamber is also modified bringing into use pent-roof combustion chamber. This places the spark plugs at adjacent angles

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6. Four Valve technology

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Bajaj Discover 100T

This technology, otherwise used for high-end bikes, is designed for commuter bikes only by Bajaj Auto Limited to make its products competitive.

What does this technology do?

Provides increased area for inlet and exhaust resulting in better scavenging and higher power output of the machine.

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7. Electronic Fuel Injection Technology

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Royal Enfield Classic 500

This technology, mostly used in four-wheelers, has been incorporated into two-wheelers to make them fuel efficient and perform better.

What does this technology do?

In this technology, digitally controlled injectors replace the carburetor and the fuel is directly fed to the combustion chamber.

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8. i3S Technology

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Splendor iSmart

Hero Motocorp's patented i3S technology is the most innovative technology till now.

What does this technology do?

This technology -- the only bike that incorporates this technology is Hero MotoCorp's Splendor iSmart -- turns off your engines when you leave the motor idle and as soon as you pull the clutch, it starts and you are on the move. It is also known as Idle Stop and Start System.

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9. EcoThrust technology

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TVS Flame DS125

TVS has designed this technology to enhance the economy and performance of its mills using some internal design changes.

What does this technology do?

Ecothrust engines use Molycoat Piston to reduce friction inside the cylinder. The advanced technology keeps an eye on variables like speed, rider weight and ride conditions to manage Optimal Ignition Curve.

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10. MCi-5 Engine technology

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Mahindra Centuro

Mahindra two-wheeler offers the MCi-5 technology in two of its state-of-the-art commuter bikes -- Pantero and Centuro -- which stand for Micro Chip Ignited-5 Curve engine.

What does this technology do?

It uses micro chip controlled ignition system for better combustion of fuel inside the combustion chamber, resulting in an optimised output curve.

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