Harley Davidson to launch new bikes next year

Harley-Davidson, one of the largest cruiser motorcycle manufacturer, is all set to add new motorcycles range and increase more Indian cities from the next year. The company is presently offering 12 motorcycles in the Indian auto market, which are selling from Harley Davidson's four outlets including Chandigarh, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Anup Prakash, managing director, Harley-Davidson India, said, "We are in the Indian market with a long-term vision and are here to stay. By September end we will be launching our fifth dealership in Bangalore and then wait for the response. From January 2011, we will target other cities.”



Harley Davidson is currently in Asian markets such as china, which is a leader in heavy-duty leisure riding motorcycles. The company is expecting some competition in the country from the Japanese bike makers. Prakash said we welcome any competition as they support in developing and maturing the market. Sanjay Tripathi, director — marketing, said the company will adopt a 360-degree approach to popularise the culture in India. The company also selling branded accessories including riding gear, fashion gear, wallets and boots. Besides, Harley Davidson will host several innovative programmes to improve the fan following, he said.

All new Harley Davidson bikes are available with hefty price tag of between 6 to 35 lakh. On the other hand, India's another major superbikes manufacturers is also planning to launch their new super motorcycles including Suzuki Gladius, Kawasaki Ninja 650R, Bmw K1300s, Honda Interceptor, Yamaha Yzf R6, Ktm Rc8, Hyosung Gt, Honda Cbr600rr etc.