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      KTM India Sales, Exports Nov 2021 – Duke, RC 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      New KTM RC 200KTM reported a YoY and MoM de-growth in November 2021 with KTM 125 being the only model posting sales growth
      Recently launched KTM RC 125 and RC 200 have started arriving at showrooms. KTM is next getting ready to launch the updated RC 390. Sales are expected to get a boost in the coming months.
      Speaking about KTM India domestic sales, YoY and MoM de-growth was reported in November 2021 by 32.43 percent and 4.33 percent respectively. Even as every model in the company lineup posted a YoY de-growth, it was the KTM 125 (Duke and RC) that posted growth of 857.73 percent in a MoM basis to 929 units, up from 97 units sold in October 2021.
      KTM India Sales + Exports Nov 2021
      KTM India Sales Nov 2021 vs Nov 202 (YoY)
      KTM India Sales in November 2021 dipped 20.41 percent to 7,813 units, from 9,817 units sold in Nov 2020. It was only the KTM 125 range (Duke + RC) that posted a growth of 22.49 percent to 2,075 units, up from 1,694 units sold in November 2020.
      KTM 200 (Duke + RC) and KTM 250 (Duke + ADV) posted a 3.99 percent and 43.64 percent YoY de-growth to 2,935 units and 1,529 units respectively KTM 390 sales dipped 45.86 percent to 1,274 units, down from 2,353 units sold in November 2020.
      KTM India Sales Nov 2021 vs Nov 2020 (YoY)
      KTM India Sales Nov 2021 vs Oct 2021 (MoM)
      On a MoM basis, sales fell 61 percent from 9,733 units sold in October 2021. Here it was KTM 200 that saw the most sales of 2,935 units, a de-growth of 49.39 percent over 5,799 units sold in October 2021. KTM 125 at No. 2 posted the highest MoM growth of 1995.96 percent to 2,075 units, up from just 99 units sold in October 2021.
      KTM 250 also posted growth by 1.26 percent to 1,529 units, up from 1,510 units sold in October 2021 while KTM 390 sales dipped 45.20 percent from 2,325 units sold in October 2021.
      KTM India Exports Nov 2021
      In terms of exports, KTM shipped 4,017 units in November 2021, down 4.33 percent over 4,199 units shipped same month last year. MoM shipments grew by 54.09 percent over 2,607 units shipped in October 2021. In export markets, it was the KTM 125 and 200 series that saw increased demand reporting growth of 203.17 percent and 10.51 percent respectively.
      KTM India Sales Nov 2021 vs Oct 2021 (MoM)
      On a MoM basis, KTM 125 range posted a 57200 percent growth from 2 units exported in October 2021 to 1,146 units in the past month. Exports of the KTM 250 series also saw added impetus by 128.16 percent to 794 units in November 2021, up from 348 units exported in October 2021.
      2022 KTM 125 is expected to boost sales in the coming months. Apart from feature updates, the model is now 3.4 kgs lighter despite the fact that it sports a bigger 13.7 liter fuel tank. It gets its power via a 124cc, single cylinder engine and boasts of improved braking with larger 320mm disc in the front with ABS for better handling. KTM RC 125 competes with Yamaha R15 and Bajaj Pulsar RS200. More

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      2022 Yezdi Roadking New Motorcycle Teased Officially

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      Upcoming Yezdi Roadking 2022 Motorcycle RenderAtleast two new motorcycles under the Yezdi brand have been spied testing – One is Roadking scrambler and other is adventure
      Mahindra owned Classic Legends has been working to revive the defunct brands Yezdi and BSA. The company has already revived the Jawa brand in India back in late 2018 and BSA earlier this month. Initially, there will be two models coming out of the Yezdi lineup- the Roadking scrambler and an adventure bike.
      Both motorcycles are expected to be underpinned by a new architecture accompanied by a higher load-bearing rear subframe and have been spotted on multiple occasions in recent times. The company has been actively testing these bikes ahead of their launch expected to take place in the first half of 2022.
      2022 Yezdi Roadking New Motorcycle Teased
      As seen in earlier spy shots, the Roadking is expected to be a neo-retro scrambler with some classic styling elements. The motorcycle has been spied featuring highlights such as a round headlamp, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, circular rearview mirrors and fork gaiters. The single-piece seat gets a ribbed pattern while the tail section seems upright yet very short.
      The rear fender has no visible extension and flaunts a small LED headlamp while the rear wheel gets a tyre hugger. The bike will feature a twin exhaust setup with short tailpipes and canisters. Take a look at the first official teaser below.

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      Riding ergonomics look fairly comfortable with a tall and wide handlebar and centre-set footpegs. Mechanical components including engine-gearbox assembly, liquid cooling shrouds and suspension units have been blacked out to provide a dual-tone theme to the motorcycle.
      Yezdi Adventure Styling
      Coming to its Adventure sibling, the motorcycle receives some distinct styling highlights which are in line with contemporary modern ADVs. These include a signature beak upfront, a raised tail section, a taller stance and a big windscreen. Unlike the scrambler, the adventure bike boasts of a single-sided upswept exhaust canister and different radiator shrouds in comparison to current Jawa models.
      Expected Specs & Features
      Both motorcycles share the same underpinnings with the frame being suspended on conventional telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock with preload adjustability at rear. However, the Adventure bike is expected to offer more travel than its scrambler sibling. That said, both motorcycles ride on wire-spoked wheels shod with dual-purpose tyres.
      Anchorage will be taken care of by disc brakes on both ends with calipers from ByBre. In terms of features, Yezdi ADV will be equipped with a fully digital instrument console and all-LED illumination including taillight, turn indicators and headlight.
      In all probability, these bikes will be powered by a 334cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that pumps out 30 bhp and 32.74 Nm of peak torque. This unit will be paired with a six-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. The powertrain currently features in Jawa Perak and will also be seen propelling the brand’s upcoming cruiser. More

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      Rivian’s Second Electric-Vehicle Assembly Plant to Open in Georgia in 2024

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      Rivian, the startup EV maker, has revealed that its second plant will be located in Morgan and Walton Counties in Georgia, east of Atlanta.The new factory will create 7500 jobs and be able to assemble 400,000 vehicles per year when fully operational, the company said.The plant will cost $5 billion to build, with construction slated to begin next summer and the site opening in 2024. Back in July, electric startup Rivian began plotting the construction of a second factory, with rumors of a $5 billion initial investment and a colossal 10,000-acre plot, possibly in Arizona. Since then, Rivian has started production on its R1T pickup truck and debuted on the stock market, achieving the largest IPO for an American company since Facebook’s. Now, the ascendent automaker has announced that it will start building its second factory in the summer of 2022 in Georgia, just east of Atlanta.

      Rivian/Amazon

      Rivian says that the “carbon-conscious campus” will employ more than 7500 people when fully operational. The site won’t be even close to the 10,000 acres previously reported, but the still sizable plot will measure nearly 2000 acres with “abundant natural space.” Rivian also says it will form community engagement and workforce training programs for the region. There are also plans for a series of town hall events in the area in 2022 to interact with the surrounding community.

      Rivian will spend $5 billion to create the plant, which will be capable of churning out up to 400,000 vehicles per year. Production is supposed to start at the new Georgia factory in 2024. Rivian is also upgrading its original plant in Normal, Illinois, recently getting approval for a 623,000-square-foot expansion. This brings the Normal factory to a total of 4 million square feet, or almost 92 acres. Rivian will hire 800 to 1000 employees at the Normal plant by the second quarter of next year as the company continues its rapid growth.
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      FedEx Receives First Electric Vans from GM's BrightDrop Venture

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      BrightDrop’s EV600 electric van has reached its first customer, FedEx, which received the first five out of a total order of 500 vans.The EV600 uses GM’s Ultium batteries for a claimed 250-mile range and has 600 cubic feet of storage space.The BrightDrop purchase is part of FedEx’s goal to become carbon neutral by 2040, which also includes reservations for 20 Tesla Semi trucks.General Motors’ Ultium battery platform isn’t just underpinning the 1000-hp GMC Hummer EV and the upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV with its available 24-inch wheels, it’s also serving as the basis for something far more utilitarian: the BrightDrop EV600. First revealed last January, General Motors’ electric commercial van has now officially arrived, with BrightDrop’s first customer, FedEx, receiving five EV600s out of a total order of 500 late last week.

      BrightDrop

      General Motors says that this makes the EV600 the “fastest built vehicles, from concept to market, in General Motors history.” As the name suggests, the electric van has more than 600 cubic feet of cargo space, and the Ultium batteries can provide a claimed range of up to 250 miles.

      The five BrightDrop EV600s are part of FedEx’s effort to become carbon neutral by 2040, and subsidiary FedEx Express is aiming for 50 percent of its fleet purchases to be electric by 2025, before hitting 100 percent by 2030. This isn’t FedEx’s first foray into electric powertrains, however. The company says it first used an EV—powered by a lead-acid battery—in California in 1994 and introduced hybrid vehicles in its fleet in 2003. FedEx also took delivery of several of the short-lived Navistar eStar electric delivery trucks back in 2010. The delivery company also has a reservation for 20 Tesla Semis and is purchasing 120 electric trucks from a company called Xos.
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      TVS Apache 165 RP Race Performance Teased Ahead Of Launch

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      TVS Apache 165 Race Performance – RenderUpon launch, TVS Apache 165 RP is expected to be priced at a premium of around Rs 5000-7000 over RTR 160 4V
      Earlier this year, TVS had filed a new trademark for a more performance-oriented motorcycle in the Apache range. The registered trademark read as ‘TVS Apache 165 RP’. The Hosur-based bikemaker has now released an official teaser, which says that TVS RP Race Performance is Coming Soon.
      For starters, RP stands for ‘Race Performance’ which was revealed in the short 14-second teaser. In all probability, TVS would be launching RP Editions based on multiple Apache models in the future. The first of them is expected to be Apache RTR 165 RP which will be based on RTR 160 4V.
      TVS Apache 165 RP Race Performance Teased
      The video teaser doesn’t reveal much except that the upcoming motorcycle will be “the pinnacle of performance”. Hence, models in the RP series will specifically cater to enthusiasts who seek more performance extracted out of their machine.
      For this, TVS could be using a rebored version of the 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that currently powers Apache RTR 160 4V. It could also offer some new kits, like they offered with Apache 310 earlier this year. This kits will allow owners to tune their motorcycles as per their need.
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      In its current form, this fuel-injected motor dishes out 17.63 bhp and 14.73 Nm of peak torque which in itself is segment-leading. When rebored and retuned, this power plant will pump out a few extra horses and twisting force. In all likelihood, this engine will be paired with the same 5-speed transmission, however, certain tweaks could be made to the gear ratios.
      Expected Updates
      TVS is also expected to make some styling revisions to Apache RTR 165 RP in order to distinguish itself from RTR 160 4V and make it look sportier than its sibling. Ergonomics of the bike will also be altered to provide a more aggressive riding posture, thanks to a lower-set clip-on handlebar accompanied by slightly rear-set footpegs.
      Not just ergonomics but adjustments would also be made to the hardware configurations of the bike. A suspension setup comprising telescopic forks at front and a Showa-sourced mono-shock unit at rear with preload adjustability are expected to be carried forward to Apache RTR 165 RP. However, damping of both front and rear units is expected to be stiffer in order to provide better handling and stability at high speeds.
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      A stronger braking setup is expected to be offered by TVS so that it offers plenty of bite. Disc brakes at both ends will be complemented by a dual-channel ABS as standard ABS. There is data of its powertrain specs available as of now but we expect details to come our way in the near future.
      In terms of features, all gizmos on offer in RTR 160 4V are expected to be carried forward to RTR 165 RP. These include all-LD illumination, a fully digital instrument console, LED DRLs, Glide Through Traffic (GTT) technology, a one-touch start and a wave bite ignition key. TVS might also throw in the brand’s connectivity solution called SmartXonnect. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar Sales Nov 2021 – 125, 150, 160, 180, 200, 220, 250

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      Bajaj Pulsar NS 200Bajaj Auto reported a 12 percent YoY de-growth in two wheeler sales last month even as it was the No.1 motorcycle maker in November 2021
      Bajaj Pulsar sales have not been so promising either in terms of domestic sales or exports, both of which have posted YoY and MoM de-growth. Last month, Bajaj Auto announced that plans were afoot to update the existing range of Pulsar bikes with new gen models. The company is known to be working on these new gen models and with the Pulsar 125 and 150 bringing in most sales, these could be the two that will receive the updates first.
      Bajaj Pulsar Sales Nov 2021 – Domestic Market
      Bajaj Pulsar sales in November 2021 stood at 61,913 units, down 40.98 percent over 1,04,904 units sold in November 2020. It was also a MoM de-growth of 28.42 percent over 86,500 units sold in October 2021. Each model in the Pulsar range has posted de-growth.
      Pulsar 125 contributed the most to total sales in the past month. Sales stood at 42,311 units, down 25.18 percent over 56,549 units sold in November 2020 but with a share of 68.24 percent over 56.26 percent held in October 2021 when sales had stood at 48,662 units.
      Pulsar 150 sales also dipped 57.41 percent YoY and 46.59 percent MoM to 13,084 units in November 2021 down from 30,719 units sold in November 2020. In October 2021, sales had stood at 24,495 units. Share also dipped from 28.32 percent held in October 2021 to 21.13 percent in the past month.
      Bajaj Pulsar Sales and Exports breakup – Nov 2021 vs Nov 2020 (YoY)
      Of the Pulsar 160, 180 and 200, the company noted sales to the extent of 5,874 units last month, down 44.17 percent over 4,648 units sold in November 2020. MoM sales dipped 20.70 percent from 7,407 units sold in October 2021 even as share went up from 8.56 percent to 9.49 percent.
      Sales of Pulsar 220F / 250 fell by 90.85 percent to 644 units last month, down from 7,114 units sold in November 2020 while MoM sales dipped 89.15 percent over 5,936 units sold in October 2021. Pulsar 220F has been discontinued, as it makes way for new gen N250 and F250.
      Bajaj Pulsar Exports November 2021
      Exports of the Pulsar brand also suffered de-growth in November 2021. Shipments dipped to 23,850 units, down 26.71 percent over 32,540 units sold in November 2020 while MoM exports fell 10.71 percent from 26,711 units sold in October 2021.
      Bajaj Pulsar Sales and Exports breakup – Nov 2021 vs Oct 2021 (MoM)
      In global market, it was Pulsar 220F (1,536 units) that posted a YoY and MoM growth while the Pulsar 150 (10,632 units) saw a marginal increase on a MoM basis. Pulsar 160,180 and 200 exports fell 33.72 percent YoY to 9,410 units while MoM shipments dipped 1945 percent over 11,682 units sold in October 2021. Pulsar 125 exports fell 60.96 percent YoY to 2,272 units and 45.23 percent MoM from 4,148 units exported in October 2021.
      Taking total sales of the Pulsar range into account, sales dipped YoY and MoM. YoY sales were down 37.60 percent to 85,763 units from 1,37,444 units sold in November 2020 and down 24.24 percent over 1,13,211 units sold in October 2021. Even as each of the models in this range dipped YoY, growth was seen on a MoM basis in all models under the Pulsar range except for Pulsar 125 which fell 11.43 percent to 46,773 units.
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      Okinawa Electric Scooter Sales In 2021 Records 1 Lakh Milestone

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      Okinawa Electric Scooter SalesOkinawa reports sales milestone of over 1,00,000 units in India in 2021 largely attributed to the family e-scooter success
      Okinawa has attained yet another milestone in its exciting journey as a new and leading electric vehicle brand in India. The company reports that sales have surpassed the 1,00,000 units milestone in India. This includes high-speed and low-speed models that Okinawa sells.
      Through 2021, Okinawa sales has been dominated by iPraise+ and Praise Pro electric scooter. Sales momentum has been helped largely by the locally manufactured iPraise+ and Praise Pro. They accounted for about 60 – 70 per cent share of yearly sales.
      Okinawa dealer network
      In order to improve its footprint and reach out to more and more buyers, Okinawa has focused on increasing its dealership network. This helps meet growing demand for its family e-scooters. Current dealership count stands at 400+ points spread across metro cities, Tier 2, Tier 3 cities, and rural markets.
      Okinawa Galaxy experience centre in Uttarakhand lets customers know more. In order to let customers better understand design and high-tech capabilities of its products, 50 more Okinawa Galaxy Stores will be inaugurated through the country in 2022.
      Okinawa Electric Scooter Sales In 2021
      Total investment through the next three years is earmarked at Rs 500 crore. Through Phase I, Rs 250 crore is to be invested. Gradually, investment will be increased over the coming years. Okinawa operates its own assembly line for motors and controls. Localisation is set to reach 100 per cent with the exception of battery cells. These units will continue to be imported. Okinawa is geared up to launch its new ‘High Speed Electric Scooter’ in Q1 2022.
      Okinawa riding experience
      In recent years, understanding of electric two-wheelers has gained mainstream attention. Better understanding has raised awareness around such products, and as a result purchases have improved. With companies reporting improved sales, manufacturers are taking the bull by its horns. R&D investments have improved, and the number of launches each year continues to increase.
      Stakeholder investments too have improved on the back of positivity. In a market that is still small by volume, Okinawa has been met with success when it comes to mass penetration of e2Ws in India. Through months of difficulty brought on by Covid19 pandemic, Okinawa is reputed as the second most selling E2W in India.
      Jeetender Sharma, MD and Founder of Okinawa Autotech, remarked of the milestone achievement, “We are glad and appreciative to those who expressed their belief in Okinawa and therefore helped us achieve this milestone. With our dynamic product selection and unique riding experiences, Okinawa has set new milestones in the mass penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers in India since its beginning.
      We’ve had only one strategy from the start: raise awareness and debunk all kinds of myths around EVs. We will continue to cater to the requirements of the purists, while also fulfilling the aspirations of a new base of the youth who have a very different approach with two-wheelers. We remain committed in our endeavour to serve our consumers with exciting new launches and curated experiences.” More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles 500cc+ Nov 2021 – 650 Twins, Ninja, Trident, Hayabusa

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      Royal Enfield 650 Modified By STG TrackerOther than 650cc Twins from Royal Enfield, no other motorcycle was able to touch four or even three-figure sales mark in November 2021
      Popularity of premium motorcycles has seen a rise over the last few years. However, the recent crisis courtesy of semiconductor chip shortages has put a dent in their sales figures in recent months. A total of 2,491 motorcycles from this segment with engine displacement above 500cc were sold across the country in November 2021.
      In comparison, during the same period last year, a total of 1,364 bikes from this category were sold which has translated to YoY growth of 82.62 percent. The top spot was taken by the 650cc Twins from Royal Enfield- Interceptor and Continental GT. Both motorcycles combined to generate a monthly volume of 2,154 units.
      Motorcycles 500cc+ Nov 2021 – RE 650 Twins Take Bulk Of Volume
      The 650 Twins accounted for a whopping 86.47 percent of market share in this segment. A total of 1,109 units of 650 Twins were sold in November last year which led to YoY growth of 94.23 percent. The second spot was occupied by Kawasaki Z900 which recorded a monthly volume of 49 units last month as opposed to 59 units sold in November last year. This led to a YoY degrowth of 17 percent.
      Triumph Garners Decent Volume
      The third spot was taken by Triumph Trident with 32 units dispatched across the country last month. Trident, which was launched earlier this year, is currently the most affordable offering by the iconic British brand in India. Kawasaki sold 31 units of Ninja 650 in November this year as opposed to 21 units sold during the same period last year. This translates to YoY growth of 47.62 percent.
      Nov 2021 Motorcycle sales 500cc+ segment
      Triumph sold 26 units of Street Triple last month which resulted in a YoY decline of 13.33 percent. During November last year, the British brand sold 30 units of the naked streetfighter in India. It was followed by the brand’s flagship motorcycle- Rocket III with a total of 24 units sold across the country. With 10 units of the power cruiser sold in November last year, a YoY growth of 71.43 percent was registered.
      Japanese brands show presence
      Flagship high-speed sports bikes such as Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Ninja 1000 and Suzuki Hayabusa also made their presence felt with 18 units, 15 units and 17 units sold respectively last month. The adventure tourer range of Kawasaki- Versys, made it to the list with 1000cc and 650cc iterations. Both motorcycles accounted for respective volumes of 12 units and 11 units last month.
      This led to YoY growth of 71.43 percent and a YoY decline of 47.62 percent. Versys 650 was immediately followed by its nearest rival in the form of Suzuki V-Strom 650 at the twelfth spot. The Japanese bikemaker was able to sell only 10 units of the adventure tourer which translated to 16.67 percent.

      No
      500cc+ Motorcycles Sales
      Nov-21
      Nov-20
      %

      1
      650 Twin
      2,154
      1,109
      94.23

      2
      Z900
      49
      59
      -16.95

      3
      Trident
      32
      0
      –

      4
      Ninja650
      31
      21
      47.62

      5
      Street Triple
      26
      30
      -13.33

      6
      Rocket III
      24
      14
      71.43

      7
      Ninja ZX-10R
      18
      0
      –

      8
      Hayabusa
      17
      0
      –

      9
      Ninja1000
      15
      15
      0

      10
      Versys 1000
      12
      7
      71.43

      11
      Versys 650
      11
      21
      -47.62

      12
      DL650XA
      10
      12
      -16.67

      13
      883 Iron
      10
      0
      –

      14
      Sportster S
      10
      0
      –

      15
      Vulcan S
      9
      13
      -30.77

      16
      Street Scrambler
      7
      0
      –

      17
      Speed Twin
      7
      0
      –

      18
      Tiger 900
      5
      13
      -61.54

      19
      1200 X-Forty Eight
      5
      0
      –

      20
      Fat Boy 114
      5
      0
      –

      21
      Low Rider
      5
      0
      –

      22
      Fat Bob
      4
      0
      –

      23
      Street Twin
      3
      19
      -84.21

      24
      Boneville T120
      3
      5
      -40.00

      25
      Low Rider Special
      3
      0
      –

      26
      CBR 650F
      2
      0
      –

      27
      Z650
      2
      8
      -75.00

      28
      Boneville T100
      2
      5
      -60.00

      29
      RSV4 Factory
      2
      0
      –

      30
      Boneville Speedmaster
      2
      5
      -60.00

      31
      Roadking
      2
      0
      –

      32
      Aprilia RS660
      1
      0
      –

      33
      Tuono V4
      1
      0
      –

      34
      Boneville Bobber
      1
      0
      –

      35
      Electra Glide
      1
      0
      –

      36
      Fat Boy
      0
      2
      -100.00

      37
      Low Rider S
      0
      2
      -100.00

      38
      Tiger 800 XCx
      0
      1
      -100.00

      39
      883 Iron
      0
      1
      -100.00

      40
      CBR 1000RR
      0
      1
      -100.00

      41
      Africa Twin
      0
      1
      -100.00

      –
      Total
      2,491
      1,364
      82.62

      Even after quitting independent operations, Harley Davidson bikes remain on sale in India courtesy of dealerships run by Hero MotoCorp. The most popular bikes from Harley- the Iron 883 and Sportster S accounted for only 10 units each in November this year. More