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Sunday, September 4, 2011

High End Bikes in India - 2011


HARLEY DAVIDSON The world’s iconic bike is here with five dealers and is doing brisk sales – reportedly 1,200 sold so far. It has big plans for the Indian market 
At the entry level, it offers Superlow (883 cc): 5.5 lakh 
Its most expensive bike is Ultra Classic Electra Glide (1802 cc): 34 lakh


TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES Known for its style & engineering, it will debut soon in India. It boasts of celebrity owners like Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise 
It is expected to bring in its famous three-cylinder (1050 cc) Tiger, Sprint models, twin-cylinder Bonneville (865 cc) and Daytona (657 cc) among others


DUCATI MOTOR Its racing bikes are available here since 2008. Last year it sold 100 bikes and the company hopes to double the sales soon 
Ducati bikes available in India for sale are Superbike 1098R and Hypermotard 1100S


HONDA MOTORS It has dominated in India through its JV Hero Honda in the sub-120 cc category. On its own now, it is building its drool quotient in India 
Its superbike line-up includes CBR250R: 1.57 lakh CB1000R: 10.45 lakh CBR1000RR: 13.75 lakh VFR1200: 19.25 lakh


BAJAJ AUTO Led by Rajiv Bajaj, it has been eyeing higher-end segment with its Pulsar range. Its tie-ups with Kawasaki, KTM to beef it further 
Its super bike line-up includes Pulsar (220 cc): 87,627 Avenger (220 cc): 81,197 Kawasaki Ninja (250 cc and 650 cc): 3-5 lakh


OTHER GLOBAL MNCS Yamaha, Suzuki have bikes either in the sub-200 cc or 1000 cc plus segment. The will likely fill the gap 
Suzuki has bikes like Bandit (1250 cc): 8.8 lakh 
Yamaha has FZ1 (998 cc): 9 lakh approx.

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