What do you associate a Harley-Davidson with? Strong brand identity, potato-potato sound, heavyweight motorcycles that have the ability to cruise endlessly, and high sticker price.
Anything other than that and, in all probability, it is not a Harley! But soon you will have to get used to a Harley that is small, doesn’t sound like one, and is ‘affordable’. Is that good news?
It’s not that ‘small’ Harleys don’t exist. The Iron 883 is a sub-1,000cc Harley but even that motorcycle can be intimidating for a less experienced rider; in India, it costs over Rs 6 lakh. So as to attract a new group of buyers who don’t have deep pockets, the iconic American motorcycle company has developed cheaper and relatively more urban motorcycles.
It’s not that ‘small’ Harleys don’t exist. The Iron 883 is a sub-1,000cc Harley but even that motorcycle can be intimidating for a less experienced rider; in India, it costs over Rs 6 lakh. So as to attract a new group of buyers who don’t have deep pockets, the iconic American motorcycle company has developed cheaper and relatively more urban motorcycles.
The result is the Street series with two engine options—a 500cc and a 750cc. The larger of these—the Street 750—has been launched in India. It is also the first Harley-Davidson to be made in India...
Source: Automobile News
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