Click to play videoNew Delhi: A legendary roar, brute power and the epitome of American free spirit - the Harley Davidson have finally hit the Indian roads.
Starting April you will be able to choose from 12 Harley Davidson model. They will first be available in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. But legends don't come cheap thanks to added duty.
The cheapest model Sportster starts at Rs 7 lakh but boasts 883 CC, a no-nonsense V Twin engine and offers irresistible combination of power and agility. The ever popular Night Rod and Fat Boy cost Rs 18 lakh upwards and the most expensive is the touring Classic Electra Glide. Priced at Rs 35 lakh, this is the ultimate road king to take with you on those long winding highways.
But are Indian riders ready to tame these mighty beasts?
MD Harley Davidson India, Anoop Prakash says, "We have talked to so many riders across India and they all asked us why we have taken such a long time (to bring Harley Davidson to India). So here we are with full range of 12 models that will steer us all."
At Suzuki's stall at the Auto Expo lay another mean machine - the Suzuki Intruder. With an engine capacity of 1800 CC this is a piece which was cleary intruding into Maruti Suzuki's showcase of Sedans and SUVs.
At Rs 12 lakh, Intruder is already available in the Indian market.
Bollywood hunk Yahama brand Ambassador John Abraham unveiled Yamaha's new offering - the 1000 cc 2010 R1. Priced at over Rs 14 lakh it has a Moto Grand Priz derived engine that provides a sheering racing experience and Yahama says this is just the beginning.
Not to be left behind, homegrown bike maker Bajaj Auto lined up some of its Super bikes from the Austrian bike maker KTM. At 990 CC this Super Duke is a heavy weight sports bike with a radical look. But will it hit the Indian roads? Bajaj is not talking.
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