With the premium motorcycle market on the rise, Harley-Davidson executives have expressed satisfaction with their joint venture with Hero MotoCorp, the sources noted.
With a virtual monopoly in the 250-750cc motorcycle market for many years, the company recently faced competition from new motorcycles such as the Triumph Speed 400, Harley Davidson 440X, Hero Mavrick 440, and Bajaj Pulsar 400.
Estimated to be priced in the range of Rs 2,10,000-2,20,000 (ex-showroom), the roadster will be available in three variants- base, mid and top
The aggressive rejig of portfolios and pricing strategies by global motorcycle brands Harley and Triumph in Indian markets is set to dent RE’s market share
Royal Enfield is no stranger to competition since it really “started succeeding” 10-15 years ago when it had a lot of growth, said Lal
Hero MotoCorp will start production of the Harley-Davidson X440 in September at its Garden Factory in Rajasthan Neemrana and deliveries will commence the next month
The pricing and brand cachet of the Harley-Davidson X440 and Triumph Speed 400 could cut Royal Enfield's share of India's 250 cc-plus segment to 75% from over 90%, Kotak said.
India imposes 50 per cent customs duty on imported fully built up bikes, which makes the American cult bike-maker feel that partnering with Hero has turned out to be a good decision after deciding to exit its manufacturing operations in India three years back.
The premium end of the entry-level motorcycle segment just got richer with the arrival of the Harley-Davidson X440. The Hero MotoCorp designed 440cc power cruiser takes on some heavy competition as the motorcycle market opens itself to more varied forms of performance. With a price tag of Rs 2.3 lakh and the aspirational quality of brand Harley-Davidson, the X440 is off to a good start. But can it impress die-hard H-D fans and newcomers alike?
Playful chassis and dollops of torque mark Hero MotoCorp's impressive entry into premium motorcycling.
The starting price for the Harley-Davidson X440 is set at Rs 2.29 lakh lakhs, which is likely to attract consumers in the 350cc segment,
The X440 is the inaugural premium motorcycle introduced as part of the licensing agreement between the two companies.
The motorcycle is powered by a 440cc oil-cooled, long-stroke BSVI (OBD II) and E20-compliant engine, which is a first for Hero MotoCorp.
Hero MotoCorp has already announced its accelerated plans to roll out electric brand VIDA across the country with an aim to cover 100 cities in CY23
Harley issued a statement saying that Vice President, Treasurer David Viney will serve as interim CFO after Goetter's departure on April 28.
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The company said it took the decision after a third-party supplier informed Harley about a regulatory compliance matter relating to the supplier's component part.
The Harley-Davidson Nightster is a hark back at the original Sportster from 1957. Combining classic elements with a modern chassis and engine, the Nighster is one of the lightest bikes H-D’s lineup giving it superior oomph when out on a ride.
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In October last year, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson announced a partnership for the Indian market.
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S was unveiled earlier this week and while many speculated it would be called the Custom 1250, the company announced the name just days before the launch.
We already know a lot about the bike thanks to the teaser images. For example, the bike is designed as a that of a sports cruiser. It gets a low-slung stance, fairly forward-set footpegs and handlebars that are also set at a slight reach.
The new bike will sport the same engine as the Pan America, a 1,250cc Revolution Max engine. The engine on the Pan America has already been extensively reviewed internationally and if that is anything to go by, the same engine tuned for sport could spell lots of fun on the streets.
The new CEO’s audacious 1,250-cubic-centimetre Pan America Special is an open challenge to the European manufacturers which have long dominated the scene