Dream comes true to the machos. Yes, it’s all set to rock the Indian roads. Harley-Davidson is going to be launched on August 28. Matt Levatich, president and chief operating officer of Harley-Davidson visits India as one of the speaker at the annual convention of industry, the society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. Harley-Davidsons are high end bikes with 500cc and above. The import rules of India approved powerful bikes on April 12, 2007, New Delhi when the US government approved the trading Indian mangoes and in turn Indian government approved the import of Harley-Davidson bikes which were banned earlier. Indian government agreed to the EUROIII norms which are for the high power bikes of 500cc and above.
Harley -Davidson probably will cost in range from Rs 7 -to 14 lakhs depending upon the cc(880 cc to 1550 cc) and the type of bike(12 to 15 models). Dealership will open by first half of 201o in indian metros like Delhi, Ludhiana, Bangalore, Hyundai Chandigarh and Mumbai. The company has decided to import the entire bike and they absolutely have no idea of establishing a production plant in India since Harley-Davidson which is 108 years old need its identity to be a pure American bike.
Harley-Davidson is known for their traditional look of chopper style. Engines of Harley-Davidson are double cylinder, pistons mounted at an angle of 45 degree on twin V engine. Both the pistons are connected to the crankshaft which has a single pin through connecting rods. This set up of the engine gives out a high torque in a small engine. Harley-Davidson is the first bike to trademark the sound of engine which is unique.Â
