The ‘All American bike’ or rather ‘the ultimate cruiser maker’ Harley-Davidson had already announced plans to introduce its bikes in India and now we have some concrete reports. The Harleys are cruising into India by the end of this year! Yes, you heard that right.
The legendary marque is involved in talks with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in India, with regard to securing permission for setting up its retail outlets in the country. Also expected is an assembly unit for Harley motorcycles. If implemented, it would be its third overseas facility after Asian countrires Singapore and Thailand.
Prices will be north of 5 lakhs with prices ranging from 6-20 lakhs for the basic Sportster to the full on individually sustomisable models. The high prices are due to the import duties levied on Completely Built Units in India although prices could come down significantly if assembly operations start here.
Harley’s CBU imports are expected to come to India by end-2009, while the company may only start assembly of its bikes here by 2010-11. Also worth mentioning is Harley’s takeover of Italian bike maker MV Augusta last year.
The Indian bike scene is heating up. This is only going to get better. Credit Crunch? What Credit Crunch?
Source : India Automotive
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Hi,
The first time I saw Harley was in Abu dhabi & almost every week, would visit the show room just to watch the different modles. Last 9 years I travel from Dubai to Iran as my job is off shore. At dubai I book two lotteries for harley every month which is about 100 dhs each. Till date I’ve booked about 98 tickets, but no win. I was so glad about Harley davidson in India. I’m sure there are lot of crazy guys like me waiting for the big day. I’ve friends who have Honda,suzuki,Yamaha ets.for these I’ve no much interest. My pride would be to be a harley davidson owner.
Dear Mr. Prakash,
A piece of advice for you, you need to segment the Indian market to be successful in selling HD in India. Rising Indian middle class is a myth that you should ignore. You need to put your money on the rich Indians who can afford the experience of riding the Harley.
I need your email address to share other customer insights about the Indian consumers.
Best of luck!
From Kellogg student in Chicago.
Hi folks,
I am a big fan of Harley, always dreamt of riding one. I am following this news religiously, I came across more info here:
http://www.bikebhp.com/harley-davidson-motorcycles-are-coming-india/
Enjoy riding!!
@Tanmay – thank you for your input. Yes, there are Harley fans like you in India. Lots of them.
hi,its great to have Harley davidson in india.however its not only that,it is all about harley culture,riding on the bike and listening to rock and roll and being free.it actually is not for asian nerds and jerks. because it is not about speed it is about feeling while riding the bike.Hope we indians will not understand this because we are crazy about ###n abraham and consider ourselves smart but i tell you what it is so nerdy or something called as smart #ss.
It sure would be a treat to have HD Bikes on Indian Roads.
The current trend-setters dominating the bike segment in India are the Honda super bikes…
Check out
http://truecolorsofindia.blogspot.com/2009/03/i…
It sure would be a treat to have HD Bikes on Indian Roads.
The current trend-setters dominating the bike segment in India are the Honda super bikes…
Check out
http://truecolorsofindia.blogspot.com/2009/03/i…