NEW DELHI (January 5, 2010) - Today at the 2010 New Delhi Auto Expo, Harley-Davidson India announced it will bring 12 motorcycles from its 2010 model portfolio to India. The broad selection, with bikes from each of its five model families, will give riders in India maximum choice and opportunity to join millions of Harley-Davidson owners worldwide in pursuit of adventure, freedom and self-expression.
"For over a century, Harley-Davidson has inspired motorcyclists across the world to celebrate their passion for riding. Our experience in leading the leisure motorcycle market worldwide makes us naturally suited to help lead and define leisure riding in India. We entered India with a promise to bring riders the pure Harley-Davidson experience with bikes from every family. Over the past year we have listened to riders across India at our many events, and we have produced a line-up to stir their soul," said Anoop Prakash, Managing Director, Harley-Davidson India.
The 2010 Harley-Davidson models introduced in India include:
Sportster: XL 883L SPORTSTER, XL 1200N NIGHTSTER, XL 883R ROADSTER, XR 1200X
Dyna:FXDB STREET BOB, FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM
VRSC: VRSCDX NIGHT ROD SPECIAL
Softail: FLSTF FAT BOY, FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC
Touring: FLHR ROAD KING, FLHX STREET GLIDE, FLHTCUSE ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE ( CVO )
Featured at the Auto Expo is a custom-painted Harley-Davidson Fat Boy in Indian color accents that will be the first motorcycle sold by Harley-Davidson in India.
The Harley-Davidson motorcycles are being imported into India as completely built units and will be priced between Rs. 6,95,000 and Rs. 34,95,000 ex-showroom (New Delhi).
"Our aim is to provide our riders with a world-class ownership experience. We will have genuine parts and accessories and a broad selection of riding apparel and merchandise through our dealer network in India," added Mr. Prakash.
Bookings for the new motorcycles will be open from April 2010 at dealerships to be announced in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. Delivery of bikes will commence June 2010.
Harley now has motorcycle sales in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson India's web site at www.harley-davidson.in.