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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 New Price  in India: INR 3.53 – 5.13 lakh
Sri Lanka Rs 22,10,000/- (2020 price. Currently out of stock)

New Alto Price: Rs 354,000/- – Rs 513,000/-
Alto K10 Price: 399,000/- – Rs 596,000/-
WagonR Price:  Rs 554,500/- up to Rs 730,500/-
Celerio Price: Rs 536,500/- – Rs 714,500/-
SPresso price: Rs 426,500/- – Rs  611,500/-
Swift Price: Rs 599,450/- – Rs 889,000/-

In this year 2023 Maruti 800 production has been  discontinued. The manufacturer said it is not worth to upgrade the model to be a  latest BS6 Phase 2 emission complying model. The Suzuki Alto K10 model will take the leading role as the entry level hatchback segment.

2023 Maruti Alto Car

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is one of the reputed car in Sri Lanka for being a small but powerful car. Alto 800 is a good one to handle the Colombo peak traffic. This 800cc model came into the market with better design and robust engineering where it provides a high mileage (24.7 km/L). In Sri Lanka Alto  remains as the simple but comfortable car of a small family. The Alto 800 is fitted with a 0.8-liter petrol engine that is capable of putting out 48 PS and 69 Nm of max power and max torque respectively. The engine is coupled with 5-speed manual transmission which provides the power to the front wheels of the car.

 

In India it is priced in the range of Rs 2.46-3.72 Lakh, In Sri Lanka currently this Alto 800 model is meeting tough competition from the similar range models like Renault Kwid, Hyundai Eon, and Datsun redi Go cars. This Alto model is very popular in the Sri Lanka market and it got good second hand value too with good profit for the owner. Service and spare parts availability are the main reason for its popularity in this island nation. Nearly all the Insurance companies offer full insurance coverage for this 800 cc model car.

2022 Alto 800 Car.

Headlight Levelling
High-Mounted Stop Lamp
Immobiliser
2 Speed Front Wiper & Washer
Collapsible Steering Column
Tubeless Tyres

Brakes.
Front Solid Disc
Rear Drum

Seating 5 Persons
Fuel Tank 35 Lt (Petrol)

Number of cylinders: 3
Number of valves: 12
Swept Volume: 796 CC
Engine Type: F8D
Engine Control: 32 bit Computer
Maximum Power: 35.3 kw @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed MT

Suspension
Front MacPherson Strut
Rear 3 Link Rigid Axle Suspension

Weight
Gross Weight 1185 Kg
Kerb Weight 695 Kg

Alto 800 Features.

Power Windows.
Integrated Stereo
24.7 Km/L
Air bag
Rear Door Child Lock
Keyless Entry
Fog Lamps.

In Sri Lanka most people select this economy car not only for its performance also for the fact that their dealers are ready to provide required service and to supply original spare parts for their customers.

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Wireless headphones provides great sound quality when you try to listen your favorite music from your device or watching a movie or video clip the sound quality should be perfect to match your imaginary.Must be in less weight. Must have manual and auto tuning facility. Facility to change the dust covers. It will need to have longer distance of effective range. Surround sound enabling facility for better listening. All over the world nearly all the youngsters used to own their popular brand wireless headphones in their homes.

In the earlier times, radio frequency wireless headphones were used and they some time gave terrible sound quality with little bass sound and constant static. In the recent years advanced technology provides noise cancelling wireless stereo headphones. These can entertain you with crystal clear sound and a large range. These devices are good to listen music from an MP3 player, computer or even can watch movies while everyone else in your house sleeps.

U&i ENC AIR 07 Wireless TWS Earbuds.

Special Low latency design
Composite diaphragm speaker drivers
Surround sound (option)
Standby time: 300 hours
Music playback time: 25 hours
Recharge time: 1.5-hour
320mAh charging case
USB Type-C connector

The U&i Jump Series price: Rs 2,499/-
World Cup Series price: Rs 2,999/-
ENC AIR 07 Series Price: Rs 2,499/-

Noise Air Buds – Truly Wireless Earbuds.
India Price: Rs 1,399/-

Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.

USA Price: US$ 275
India Price: INR 35,000/-
WH-1000XM3 headphones will take you even deeper into silence with further improvements to advanced noise cancellation. In addition it provides, smart listening that adjusts to your situation.

HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 lets you listen without distractions
Unique automatic personal NC, and Atmospheric Pressure optimisation
Wireless freedom with BLUETOOTH® technology and NFC
Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts ambient sound to your activity
High-quality audio with DSEE HX and LDAC

Driver Unit: 40mm, dome type (CCAW Voice coil)
DSEE HX: Yes
Input: Stereo Mini Jack
Frequency Response: 4Hz-40,000Hz
Bluetooth Communication – Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling) / 20Hz – 40,000Hz (LDAC 96kHz Sampling, 990kbps)
Frequency Response (Active Operation): 4Hz-40,000Hz
Passive Operation: Yes
NFC: Yes
Cord Length: Headphone cable (approx. 1.2m, OFC strands, gold-plated stereo mini plug)

Yamaha Wireless Earbuds – Earphone.

Yamaha has introduced TW-E3B True Wireless Earbuds price: US$ 99.95 and TW-E5B True Wireless Earbuds Price: US$ 149.95.
This earbud gives True Sound: extraordinary realism, detail with clarity
Crystal clear calls with advanced microphone design and Qualcomm Clear Voice Capture.
Ambient Sound for to choose when you need to be aware of your surroundings
Listening Care with intelligent equalization for full-range sound at lower listening volumes
IPX5 water and sweat resistant perfect system for sport and weather
Stable wireless connectivity with Qualcomm True Wireless Mirroring
Long lasting power up to 30 hours of total battery life (8.5H + 21.5H)

Sennheiser HD 450SE Bluetooth.
Price: US$ 159

This is a 5.0 Wireless Headphone with Alexa Builtin Active Noise Cancellation facility. Got 30 Hours Battery Life. With USB-C Fast Charging is available. This is Foldable one in Black Color.
Bluetooth 5. 0 technology for reliable connectivity.
Active noise cancellation.
Virtual Assistant button for Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
Supported by Sennheiser App with equalizer, Podcast Mode and Firmware update facility.

Earphones.

Nokia True Wireless Earphone E3103. With feature Bluetooth 5.1 technology. Price: INR 2,999
Battery 37 mAh. To charge place the earphones into the charging case and the charging will automatically start charging. The case charges it by using a USB-C cable. Up to 25 hours of play back time.

boAT Rockerz 330 Pro and 333 Pro Earphones.
Bluetooth 5.2 Technology. Quick charge and 60 hours play back time. 10 minutes charge can give 20 hours play back time. Suggested Price: INR 1,499/-

Here are some of the popular Head phones in the USA. Prices may change without notice.

B&O Play Beoplay H4              Price: $299.00
Jabra Evolve Headset              Price: $ 100.00
Bose QuietComfort 35 II         Price: $350.00
Marshall Mid ANC                       Price: $270.00
Shure SE215 Wireless              Price: $150.00
Bose SoundSport Free             Price: $200.00
JBL Reflect Fit                              Price: $150.00
Plantronics BackBeat Fit       Price: $100.00
Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT           Price: $150.00
Skullcandy Jib Wireless           Price: $35.00
JLab Rewind Wireless Retro  Price: $20.00

What the Bose say about their product?

NOISE CANCELLING.

Wireless headphones let you take your music anywhere. That’s why we built them to keep up. Impact- and corrosion-resistant materials in our over-ear models are engineered for life on the go. And they’ll stay comfortable with premium, plush ear cushions—so even when you listen all day, it won’t feel like you’re wearing headphones. And our Quiet Control 30 headphones have a lightweight neckband that conforms to your body and stays comfortable on your longest trips.

WIRELESS HEADPHONES SOUNDSPORT .

Exercise is a demanding activity. And you demand a lot from your sports headphones. Our SoundSport models are durable and give you unmatched comfort and stability, so they’ll stay with you through the rigors of your toughest workouts. And whether you’re sweating it out in the gym or training through the elements outside, a hydrophobic cloth keeps moisture out. And you won’t have to hold back.”

Wireless headphone PlayGo BH47 India Price: Rs 6,999/-
PlayGo BH22 wireless headphone India price Rs 2999/-.

HTC Wireless Earbuds.

USA Price: US$ 70
Europe Price: EUR 69
India Price: INR 6,000/-

HTC Wireless Earbuds are good for to listen music for long time without noise distribution. It will fir in the user’s ear perfectly. It is known for its waterproof facility. And this can provide 6 hours of music to the user. Its charging facility is provided in its casing. Next-generation Bluetooth 5.0 support.The model is available in white and black colors.

Wireless Earphones – Sony.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Ear Phone.
USA Price: US$ 300
India Price: Rs 22,000/-
Excellent ANC and Isolation features.
Comfortable to use
SBC, AAC, and LDAC supported
Best app support
Good battery life.

Wireless headphones.

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Damaged Mobile Reload card is a big problem for those mobile phone owners who are in a hurry to add funds to their mobile phone accounts. These Mobile phone top up cards, Wi-Fi Cards and Mobile Data plan re-load cards will not be exchanged for a new one or will not be paid back by the seller. So it is very important to recover those damaged numbers to reload it to your mobile phone account.

Other Methods to Recharge your Mobile phone in Sri Lanka.

Pay money to the Communication Center along with the phone number.
Use reloading Machines in the Shopping Malls and Super Markets.
Reload to your phone via online website using your plastic card.
Ask a friend to transfer fund from his phone.
Use the Star Points to recharge your Mobile Phone.

 

Damaged Mobile Phone Reload Card.

All over the world including Sri Lanka there are Aluminum paint covered Reload cards for mobile phones are available for Call minutes  and Data Plan top up purpose. To reload or Top up first, switch on your mobile phone. Slowly remove the thin layer of the Aluminum paint that is covering the secret code. Now you can view the secret code number there. Follow the instruction on the card by using your SMS facility to top up your call or Data plan or both of them, if the card allows it. When you scratch to find the number part of the purchased card or Mobile Data card it can be  become partially damaged. So let’s see what we can do?

Here is the solution.

Here are some tips to over come this damaged re-load card problem.
Method One: Scan the number side in a scanner connected to PC and get a large image of it (Resolution 600 dpi).
See the scanned image. You can find all the numbers even if they partially damaged. Use these numbers to Recharge or to top up.
Method Two: Place the damaged card in a place where good light is available. Then take a photo of it with your phone. Enlarge this photo and see those numbers clearly.

With these ways, you can view the scanned copy or the photo to view the damaged number clearly.
This will help you to find out the damaged numbers easily and to load the amount in to your mobile phone.
Buy cards from vendors who have good sales. the one who got less sales may provide you old cards that are with dried up paint layer. Surely this will end up in damaged card when you scratch it.

There are 7 ways to Reload or Recharge your Mobile Phones in Sri Lanka.

1. Can recharge through the online reload websites.
2. Pay in the phone shop along with the phone number, required amount and ask for to recharge.
3. Top-up through a vending machine, in any of the phone shop.
4. Reload through a multipurpose vendor machine located in public places.
5. Buy a recharge card and follow the instruction.
6. Go to any Super Market and Reload the phone by paying to the cashier.
7. Install your carrier’s App in your Smartphone and follow its instructions to recharge your mobile account.

Agent shop and the supermarket cashier can give you the balance, if you provide a large denomination bank note on purchase.
The online reload and the multipurpose vendor machine will not provide balance for the payment.
Mobile phone recharge to calling account if the money is in round figure. (Rs 50, 100, 300 and so on)
If the recharge amount finish with “9” then it will be added to your Mobile Data Plan. (Rs 49, 99, 149 and so on)

Damaged Mobile Reload Card.

Don’t keep the unused recharge card in a hot places like in a car dashboard or any other hot place.
Never keep the card for months in your purse or in any other places.
Heat will make the paint coating over the secret numbers to be hard to remove.
So whenever you scratch the card it won’t be removed easily.
It will be seen as pasted on it.
So carefully scratch the card.

Tourist visiting Sri Lanka, how to Top Up Mobile Phone account?

Go to any of the communication center and make the mobile phone reload rather than other methods.
Is there any Re-Load machines available in Sri Lanka?
Yes. There are reload machines fitted in the shops and public places.

First input the “0” (Zero)  followed by your mobile phone number.
Then in put the amount you want to get reload.
Pay the money to the shop keeper.
After getting the money he will activate it and you will get the re-load message instantly.
Also you can get the computerized payment bill too from him.
There is no need to pay in US Dollar or in Euro for to get mobile phone reload.

How to reload, recharge or Top up your Cell phone with top up card?

To reload Dialog mobile phone account in Sri Lanka, take the following steps. (including Tourist Pack)
Dialog Recharge *#123#card Number#
Or call 123 and after the peep sound enter your card number.
Dialog Balance checking: Dial #456#

How to Reload (Including Tourist Pack) Mobitel mobile account in Sri Lanka?
Recharge: *102*card Number#
Or SMS PIN to 141
Mobitel.lk Balance Checking: *100# 141

Which Sri Lanka Carriers offer mobile phone reload through scratch cards?
Airtel, Dialog, Hutch and Mobitel offer these cards with different cash value.
Minimum recharge card value in  Sri Lanka is Rs 20/-.

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Internet cards, Sri Lanka origin  are being sold in large numbers and sold like hot cakes during Holidays. Similarly large number of Smartphone users in Sri Lanka used to depend on data plan cards. These top-up cards that are available all over island through nominated vendors. Mobile data allows Smartphone users to get connected with internet. With the data plan they can browse websites, communicate through messengers, can watch video clips and movies.
In Sri Lanka Internet cards had lost their popularity to Mobile Data Plan which is available so cheap.

Broadband cards, that are known as data plan reload cards are freely available all over Sri Lanka. This card is good for those who use Dongles and Smartphones to connect to the internet through their laptop, Tablet or smartphone.

Internet cards value must end with 9 for to reload Mobile Data plan (29/-, 49/-, 99/-). If the value ends with 0 (50/-, 100/-), it will be credited to your call plan of the Smartphone.

Best Call, Data and SMS combined packages.
Dialog Blaster Prepaid: 1150 D2D minutes, 1150 D2D SMS and 1375 MB Data (valid for 30 days)

Internet Cards Seller, Sri Lanka.

This method is also called as mobile internet plan over here. Most of the mobile phone service providing companies here used to name this kind of service as Data plan and they allow top up plans to refill your account. These cards helps your device to be connected directly to the internet through their cellular signal network from any part of the island.

Wi-Fi cards.

You can buy Wi-Fi cards  to connect to the internet through the available Wi-Fi hotspots. They are password secured and are located in public places. This service through the card allow you to get new password and username to connect to that network very easily while you are on the move. All the mobile phone carriers offer monthly data plan to their clients, although many of their clients ignore to buy them and they go with the “pay as you use” data plan. This because most of the clients don’t like to see surprise internet usage bills at the end of the month for the data they had used. Because of this, many young people buy the scratch and use Broadband card to get connected to the internet while on the go.

If you are using the combined call and data plan, you must know when your fund for the data plan exceeds the limit the fund loaded for the data plan, Moreover money from the call plan will be used for the data usage from your Smartphone. This price is expensive than the original data plan service price.

Internet Cards From Dialog.

Dialog internet Cards are available at the value of Rs 29/-, Rs 49/-, Rs 99/-, Rs 199/- , Rs 449/- , Rs 649/-, Rs 949/- , Rs 1449/- , Rs 1949/- and Rs 2949/-

Important Dialog Functions.
How to
Recharge (Reload): #123#PIN#
Check Card Balance: #456#
Setting & Packages: #107#
Data, IDD & Services: #678#
Customer Center: Dial 1777

In addition data top up cards are much liked by the foreigners, visiting Sri Lanka for business or on Sri Lanka tours.
After that, data cards too are sold all over the island through the dealers and small boutiques according to the Carrier.

Further more once you had purchased these Internet cards, gently scratch the aluminum layer. This will be  covering the code and use it as instructed. In the mean time here is no refund for this card once you scratched the aluminum layer. Similarly you can pay to any communication center and ask them to put a reload. Therefore wait there to check the amount that they had reloaded in to your Smartphone.

Broadband card.
However you can buy as much of data cards and can keep with you and use them whenever you want broadband on the go.

Mobitel Data Plan cards.

Rs 29/-, Rs 49/-, Rs 99/-, Rs 199/- and Rs 299/-.

Sri Lanka Airtel Internet cards offer: In conclusion 4 kinds of data cards. (With Airtel to Airtel cheap SMS.)

150Mb Data            45 SMS Validity 1 day    Rs. 45
250Mb Data           78 SMS Validity 7 days Rs. 78
1024Mb Data         299 SMS Validity 30 Days   Rs. 299
3072Mb Data         799 SMS Validity 30 Days   Rs. 799

Further more these Internet cards can be used to make Local and International calls too in addition to browsing.
In the meantime Dialog offers prepaid cards for their Wi-Fi hot spots usage that are available all over the island.

Sri Lanka arrival and departure cards.

Sri Lanka Arrival and Departure cards (entry and exit)can be filled via online. From 1st of January 2023 foreign passengers can complete the Arrival cards when coming to Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan leaving the country can fill the Departure cards via online.All passengers can fill this card online three days prior to their travel.
In addition, visit Official web site www.immigration.gov.lk
https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/emb/eEmbarkation/’#/home-page

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Kawasaki NINJA H2R Motorcycle.

America Price: $ 58,100. Destination Charge $460 + Surcharge $500
Ninja H2R India Price: INR 79,90,000/-
Kawasaki NINJA Australia Price: $ 72,150
Kawasaki NINJA H2R Price in UK: £ 41,000+
Canada Kawasaki NINJA H2R Price: $ 66,900
Kawasaki NINJA H2R Sri Lanka Price: Rs 320,00,000/- + Tax +Vat
NINJA H2R  is available in Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Kuwait and UAE too.

Kawasaki NINJA H2R is one of the most powerful 1000cc single seat Motorcycle being marketed in this year 2024. This closed course Hypersport Motorcycle can be ordered from any part of the world, meanwhile you have to agree with their delivery date.. This is one of the technological marvel from the Kawasaki and it is packed with super charged 4 cylinder Engine to perform with many safety features along with ABS. In addition its front suspension is provided with USD Fork (Up side down) and corner Assist ABS with safe braking power is good for to go on speed.

For instance this Kawasaki motorbike is provided with the Legendary H2 name to compete in the 1000cc motorcycle market throughout the world. In addition its attractive and stylish design makes it to be out of the pack on the street. Similarly this motorbike name comes as an impressive one on the Japanese traditional Ninja Warrior.

Ninja H2R Top Features.

Brembo Brakes are provided for better braking  and it runs on a Single-sided Swingarm, Riding Position & Ergonomics, Oil Jets for the engine, Electronic Throttle Valves,Öhlins TTX36 Rear Suspension, Aerodynamically designed Bodywork,Titanium exhaust system,Trellis Frame, Bosch IMU,Kawasaki Quick Shifter, Supercharger, Ram Air Intake and Kawasaki Cornering Management Function are some of its best features.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R Motorcycle Engine:

Engine: 4-stroke, 4-cylinder x 4-valves, DOHC, liquid-cooled, supercharged engine.
Displacement: 998cc
Bore x Stroke: 76.0 x 55.0mm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Power Output: 228.0 kW (310 PS)@14,000 rpm
Power Output with Ram Air: 240.0 kW (326 PS)@14,000rpm
Maximum Torque: 165.0 N.m (16.8 kgf.m)@12,500 rpm
Fuel System: DFI w/50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection
Ignition: Digital
Transmission: 6-speed, return, dog-ring
Final Drive: Sealed chain drive
Model Color: Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black

Electronic Rider Aids of H2R.

Above all this super motorcycle is fitted with many supportive technology for the rider to control and move easily without any difficulties on the street or on a track. Further more Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, Kawasaki Quick Shift (KQS) (up shift & down shift) and Öhlins Electronic Steering Damper too are available.

NINJA H2R Performance
Top Speed: 400 Km/Hr. (Top Speed Video)
Kawasaki NINJA H2R Test Ride.
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted fork (USD) with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjust-ability and top-out springs/4.7 in (120mm)
Rear Suspension: New Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjust-ability, and top-out spring/5.3 in(135mm)
Front Tire: 120/70 ZR17 (58W)
Rear Tire: 190/65 ZR17 (78W)
Front Brake: Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston calipers, Dual semi-floating 330mm discs, KIBS ABS
Rear Brake: Opposed 2-piston calipers, single 250mm disc, KIBS ABS.

Ninja H2R Details

• Frame Type: Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate
• Rake/Trail: 25.1°/4.3 in
• Overall Length: 81.5 in
• Total Width: 33.5 in
• Overall Height: 45.7 in
• Ground Clearance: 5.1 in
• In conclusion Seat Height: 32.7 in
• Curb Weight: 476.3 lb / 216 Kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.5 gal / 17 Lt
• Wheelbase: 57.1 in

In conclusion, the exhaust sound of this particular Ninja H2R Motorcycle was set at the time of factory shipment is 120 dB/A. Similarly by using Auto Cycle Union (ACU) guidelines. In addition adjusting the Sound level may affect the exhaust sound and the motorbike’s performance. This India Kawasaki NINJA H2R version lacks BS-VI Standards and so far it don’t have the Bluetooth connectivity facility. So this Motorbike is not a street legal one as it is made for racetracks and private property running only.

Kawasaki NINJA ZX 10RR Price: US$ 29,699  (2024 Price)
NINJA ZX 10R India Price: Rs 16,79,000/- (2024 Price)

ZX 10RR Specs.
Above all Economical Riding Indicator
Furthermore Electronic Throttle Valves
In addition Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)
In addition KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control Mode)
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter)
Power Modes along with selection.
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)
Above all ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension
IMU Enhanced Chassis Orientation Awareness
KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System)

Ninja 300

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Sri Lanka medium sized Motorcycle.

Kawasaki Ninja Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJWDIbwO5Ps