2012 Auto Expo - Harley-Davidson introduces two bikes at lower price.

Harley-Davidson is on a roll! After an impressive sales build-up in 2011, H-D has now announced its CKD (completely knocked-down) operation expansion by adding the FXDB Street Bob and FXDC Super Glide Custom to that list!

FXDB Street Bob and FXDC Super Glide Custom, previously offered as Completely Built-up (CBU) imports, will now be available at all the seven dealership of Harley-Davidson. The two bikes belong to the company's Dyna family of motorcycle.

Harley Davidson FXDB Street Bob



FXDB Street Bob will be available for Rs 9.95 lakh as against the earlier Rs 13.95 lakh. The FXDC super Glide Customs will be retailed at Rs 11.5 lakh as against Rs 15.45 lakh (CBU). The assembly plant is at Bawal, Haryana.

Bookings for these two motorcycles at the new prices has started at all the seven dealerships of Harley-Davidson in the country, Managing Director, Harley-Davidson India Anoop Prakash said.

Announcing the expansion of complete knock down (CKD) production of Harley-Davidson India at the Auto Expo 2012, Prakash said, "The first time enthusiasts will be (now be) able to lay their hands on a 1,600cc bike for under Rs 10 lakh".

Harley Davidson FXDC Super Glide Customs

With about 1,000 Harleys already on Indian roads, the company is expecting greater demand for the iconic bike in India and would be opening three more showrooms at Kolkota, Kochi and Jaipur.

The company commenced its India CKD assembly operation in January last year and has been assembling three motorcycles -- Harley-Davidson Superflow, Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight.

With the introduction of two more motorcycles in its CKD line-up, the company now assembles five motor bikes in the country, out of its total line up of 15 bikes being offered.

The company also unveiled five customised bikes at the Expo.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson Inc, produces heavyweight Custom, Cruiser, and Touring motorcycles


Harley Davidson FXDB Street Bob Technical Specifications:

Engine Type               Air-cooled, Twin cam 96
Displacement (cc) 1584
Compression Ratio 9:2:1
Max. Torque (Nm) 123
Fuel  System Electronic Sequential  Port  Fuel  Injection  (ESPFI)
Lubrication System Pressurized Dry-sump
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive
Front Suspension 49mm With Polished Aluminum Fork Triple Clamp & Dual-rate Springs
Rear Suspension Coil-over Shock
Front Tyre  100/90 B- 19 57H
Rear Tyre 180/55 B- 17 73H
Battery 12V, 19amp (Sealed, Maintenance Free)
Head Lamp 55-watt low beam, 65-watt high beam
Fuel Tank Capacity (litre) 17.3
Oil Capacity (litre) 2.8
LengthXwidthXheight(mm) 2355 X 940 X 1285
Wheelbase (mm) 1630
Seat Height (mm) 680
Ground Clearance (mm)             120
Kerb Weight (kg) 305

Harley Davidson FXDC Super Glide Customs Technical Specifications:

Engine Type Air-cooled, Twin cam 96
Displacement (cc) 1584
Compression Ratio                      9:2:1
Max. Torque (Nm)                      123
Fuel  System                               Electronic  Sequential  Port  Fuel  Injection  (ESPFI)
Lubrication System Pressurized Dry-sump
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive
Front Suspension 49mm With Polished Aluminum Fork Triple Clamp & Dual-rate Springs
Rear Suspension Coil-over Shock
Front Tyre 100/90 B- 19 57H
Rear Tyre 160/70 B- 17 73H
Battery 12V, 19amp (Sealed, Maintenance Free)
Head Lamp 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Fuel Tank Capacity (litre) 18.8
Oil Capacity (litre) 2.8
LengthXwidthXheight(mm) 2345 X 955 X 1175
Wheelbase (mm) 1630
Seat Height (mm) 710
Ground Clearance (mm) 120
Kerb Weight (kg) 310

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