Harley-Davidson's cheapest Indian bike Street 750 launched at Rs. 4.1 lakh - Hindustan Times
American bike-maker Harley-Davidson on Wednesday launched the Street 750 in India. At Rs. 4.1 lakh, this will be by far the cheapest Harley to be available in the country as the company revived its Street brand after 14 years to tap into a growing sub-5 lakh price bracket.
The company also plans smaller 500cc- and 250cc-engine iterations of the Street motorcycle, which will be
"At Rs. 4.1 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, the new Street 750 opens the doors for a much wider base of motorcycle enthusiasts, making Harley-Davidson more accessible to a new generation of urban young adults," Anoop Prakash, managing director, Harley-Davidson India, said.
The Street sports a 749cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine and a 6-speed transmission. The company says it was developed with inputs from motorcycling enthusiasts in 10 countries, including India.
"We believe the new Street 750 will excite a new segment of urban riders in India who will appreciate the attention to detail and opportunity to experience the Harley-Davidson lifestyle at an accessible price point. We will continue to adopt and invest in strategies that make our products and ownership experience accessible to more enthusiasts and customers in India," Prakash said.
The Street 750 will go on sale in India from March and will be available at all 13 distributors across the country.
Besides, the company also showcased its other models such as Fat Boy, Street Bob and Street Glide at the expo.
Harley-Davidson India, which commenced operations in August 2009, offers 13 models, including the newly launched Street 750, in its line-up in India, in addition to spare parts, accessories, and general merchandise. Its flagship offering in India is priced at around Rs. 29 lakh.
With inputs from PTI
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