Harley Stepping into Indian Motor Bike Market
Atlast the Beast is entering Indian markets.Speculations of Harley Davison entering India markets came to an end with the Auto-expo-2010. The American auto giant made there point clear, they are coming to India with 5 different variants of Harley. According to Harley Davidson vice-president Timothy Hoelter who visited India in September 2005,
”India is among the few motorcycle markets in the world that’s growing at a fast pace and we are surely looking at a presence here”.
It took 5 years for them to confirm the entry.Average Indian will be happy that they can atleast see a harley, as the pricing starts from Rs7lakhs and it goes up to Rs35lakhs. Put the price aside and look at the V twin engine, which is actually a roaring beast.Bookings for the bike will start from April-2010 at dealerships to be announced in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. Company is on a hunt for dealers.The premium bikes will initially be imported along with accessories and riding gear from US.
History:-
In 1901 William S. Harley, then aged just 21, completed a blueprint drawing of an engine designed to fit into a bicycle.In 1903 Harley and Arthur Davidson make available to the public the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They worked in factory of size 10 x 15-foot, a wooden shed with the words “Harley-Davidson Motor Company” crudely written on the door. Arthur’s brother Walter later joined them in the venture. The bike was built for racing purpose and it won a 15 mile race in Chicago in the year 1905. The first full-time employee was also hired in the same year.In next ten years they built a 6 stored head quarters and a big factory building at Milwaukee.From there the growth was tremendous, now in 2010 nearly 110 years after the first H.D was launched, it still remains as a pride and envy for America and always a dream for a biker boy.
Harley Models and Expected Prices in Indian Sub-Continent:
| XL 883R ROADSTER | Rs: 7,50,000 | ||||||||||||
| Specifications |
|
| XR 1200X | Rs: 11,95,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Specifications |
|
| VRSCDX NIGHT ROD | Rs: 18,95,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Specifications |
|
| FLHTCUSE ULTRA CLASSIC | Rs: 34,95,000 | ||||||||||||
| Specifications |
|
Related posts:
Leave your response!