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Yamaha has rolled out a new 150 cc bike called ‘SZ’. Aimed clearly at performance commuters (defined by Bajaj), SZ 150 sits below FZ-16 and is intended to expand the Yamaha’s market share in the 150cc segment. Also the new SZ is fills the gap between Yamaha Gladiator ( or SS 125) and Yamaha FZ. We had a first ride the bike and at the sidelines of the launch. Our first impression on SZ follows

Before going into the review of the SZ / SZ-X, fit into a commuter shoe. SZ customers doesn’t  expect FZ 16 but they want a better Gladiator 125cc. Let’s keep this in our mind and review the bike. SZ-X with its taller stance may not be beauty peagent or monster but it has a pleasant look. SZ and SZ-X  got styling cues from FZ16 too.  The clear lens large headlamp has an integrated pilot lamp (single) at the lower end. The black front cowl in  SZ is awkward  but SZ-X see-thru cowl is good. Beneath the visor lies the instrumentation panel which houses a speedometer and fuel gauge. The design is very simple and nothing to boast about. Yamaha SZ

The high handlebar and  standard foot rest makes up for commuter-ish ride. The heel and toe gear lever completes the set-up.  Yamaha SZ and SZ-X features conventional suspension set-up – telescopic forks at the front and coil springs at the rear. Though the springs are not adjustable, it does the job perfectly. The ride is largely pliant. The seats are comfy and well bolstered.

SZ and SZ-X build on a diamond frame features radial 100/90 tyre at the rear. Both the bikes gets only drum brake at the front and the rear. As expected, the brake lacks bite. SZ and SZ -X are not meant for sporty riding yet it skids on hard braking (which a commuter could encounter in traffic conditions).

SZ-X gets electric start, tank shrouds and body graphics to command a premium price.  The five spoke cast alloy wheel is standard in both SZ and SZ-X. Tachometer and disc brake is no-no in SZ and SZ-X. However, SZ and SZ-X gets a engine malfunction indicator.

Ford, selling the Ikon,Fiesta and Endevour has made its entry into B segment in India with the launch of new Figo on March 10th 2010. Figo(literally means ‘cool’ in colloquial Italian language) is built based on Ford’s global B platform. Figo is only crafted in Chennai, India and will be sold worldwide. The new kinetic design allows more usable space inside at the same time retaining trendy looks in par with other cars in B segment like Swift and i10. Figo, offered as both petrol and diesel comes in 8 variants with prices ranging from Rs3.5 lakh to Rs 5.3 lakh. Indian B segment is one of the toughest grounds for any new car. With the already crowded line up of cars from Maruti, Tata, Hyundai, Fiat, Honda, GM, will Figo survive the battle? Lets check out in this review. First sight, second sight and even at third sight! you may not able to sense its a new car. Figo is a neighbourhood’s car. There is no question of love or hate. Figo is not revolutionary and it could please all especially the mature buyers.From some angles, Figo looks more like a upgraded car rather than an all new one. Young customers may wish a more modern styling. Ford says that it has used kinetic design philosphy (used in Ford’s new Fiesta) in Figo too. Stretching the fact by a bit.Figo’s seven attractive shades includes diamond white,panther black,moondust silver,chille,sea grey, squeeze (launchc colour) and colorad red.We were given top end variant (Titanium) of Figo for the test drive. This variant boasts bright interiors (corala red and faux aluminium rings). Figo could be the first hatch in India to come with bright interiors. We have to see how customers react. Ford offers ebony interiors (grey) in lower variant to cater to the taste of traditional customers. The texture are aptly selected and dual coloured seats are welcome feature. Decent quality plastics, fit and finish will satisfy the small car buyer. ike other cars with taller profile (read WagonR and Ritz), Figo feels spacious. Airy and bright cabin is ensured by larger greenhouse area. Storage space on the centrai console is limited and in the doors it leaves nothing more than a litre bottle. Ford sports a decent glove box. At the front, Figo is very spacious. Coming to the rear, legroom,kneeroom and hiproom is adequate. But for a 6 feet guy, kneeroom could be a problem. Wherever you are headroom is enormous. The ample boot offers class leading 284 litres of luggage space.

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Figo has a unique feature spilit all rear seats (both bench and seat back can be rolled down) which amplifies the space to suit even your weekend trips.Figo joins the entry level sedan ikon,mid level Fiesta and endeavour SUV to complete the line-up. None of the Ford’s vehicle are segment toppers but entertains a significant set of users. With Figo, ford might want to replicate the same if not topping in the small car segment. Without doubt Figo is an excellent package – looks pleasingly, good ride – handling package, spacious interiors and packs much needed features. But it lacks the ‘wow’ factor which some competitors sport. Having tracked the Figo’s development closely, we believe that Figo to be priced sensitively. Beat, Estilo, WagonR and base variants of i10 better watch out for Figo (petrol). Figo diesel may take on Indica and Swift.

Can a person with limited funds; say a couple of thousand dollars, trade commodities? In a word, yes.

You don’t need $20,000, or even $5,000, to be a successful commodity trader. The mini-futures contracts were designed to fill the gap that exist between the high roller large accounts and those that only have a couple of thousand dollars to invest.

New traders are told to stay away from mini-futures because there is not enough contracts traded and you can lose all your money. That statement is true, and applies to trading standard commodity contract as well, if you plunge right in without first learning your craft.

Mini futures provide excellent trading opportunities for the small trading accounts.

It does not take a trading genius to make money trading mini commodities, just a little common sense and patience. There is nothing mystical about trading commodities nor are there any great secrets to trading.

Standard and mini futures contract charts look all most identical.

The major difference is the volume of contracts traded is much less that that of a standard futures contract. It should be noted that standard size contract charts can be used to find trades for the Mini Futures market simply because the mini-futures, for all practical purposes, mirror the standard size contracts.

Currently there are four groups of futures contracts that trade the mini contracts.

A Agriculture. Long term trading

1. Wheat

2. Corn

3. Soybeans

B Currencies. Extremely risky

1. Euro FX mini

2. Japanese Yen mini

C Precious metals. Extremely risky

1. NY Gold mini

2. NY Silver mini

D Indexes. Extremely risky

1. Nasdaq 100

2. Russell 2000 emini

3. S&P 500 emini

A new trader should stick to the first category to learn the proper way to trade commodities. There is still a risk in the corn, wheat, and soybean markets but it is reduced a great deal with the mini contracts. The other three categories do have mini contracts. However, they can be extremely volatile and wipe out a trading account in a heart beat.

Trading mini futures contracts can give new traders a chance to gain experience while building confidence and cash in on the fabulous profits being made in the futures markets. It does not take a small fortune to learn how to trade commodities.

Current margin (performance bond) required for a mini wheat contract is $400. One point (Cent) on a mini soybean contract = $10. With proper money management a new trader can slowly build their trading account and at the same time learn the craft of futures trading.

There are fortunes being made by commodity traders (speculators) every year. The best part about being a commodity trader is it does not matter if the markets are going up or down. You can make money even if the economy is in a recession.

Over night fortunes are very rare to non-existent in commodity trading.

However, you must understand perfect trades do not happen every day and it will take some experience to spot them. Mr. Larry Williams, a recognized trading professionals, made the statement “You don’t have to take every trade; just the winning ones.” Patience is one of the key ingredients of successful trading.

It’s tough sitting on your hands and not jumping on every trade but it pays off in the long run.

Always remember. Commodity trading is an extremely risky business. The first rule of a successful commodity trader is Plan Your Trade! Trade Your Plan!