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PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
As one of the greatest bike-makers, Harley Davidson comes to India we take a look at some of the best bikes from its stable.
So Harley Davidson is in India. The legendary bike company made its debut in Indian markets during Indian Auto Expo show last year.
They entered with 12 variants from 5-member bike model family and recently the company has also introduced a new infant Harley Davidson Fat Boy as a special version for Indian bike market.
However among these different variants, the most popular is the series of Harley Davidson Sportster, which is highly preferred by Indian riders because of its high performance.
So here are some of the best bikes from the Harley stable that you'll see on the Indian roads soon.
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PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
1. Harley Davidon Sportster Super Flow
Embedded with air-cooled 883cc engine churning the torque of 70 NM @ 3750 rpm, at Rs 5,50,000 (Ex-showroom, Delhi) it is the lowest priced Harley in India.
With 5-speed transmission it assimilates mild steel, tubular frame chassis, has a fuel capacity of 17 litres, oil capacity of 2.7 litres.
The Super Flow weighs 260 Kgs and the overall dimensional measurements of bike are: length 2215 mm, width 845 mm, height 1115 mm, ground clearance 100mm, seat height 695 mm and wheelbase 1500 mm.
According to experts this variant is the most fuel economic variant among all the variants of Harley family available in India.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson Iron 883
Promoted as a lean, stripped-down machine with black spoke cast aluminium wheels the Iron 883 is priced at Rs 6,50,000.
Iron 883 chalks the maximum torque of 70NM @3750 rpm and adorns an air cooled engine of 883 cc supported with five speed manual transmission.
With a fuel tank capacity of 12.5 litres and oil capacity of 2.7 litres, the braking system of Iron 883 is adorned with a front dual piston caliper type brake and single piston caliper type rear brakes.
The overall measurement of bike counts 1120 x 820 x 2245 x 735 mm with a wheelbase of 1510 mm.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidon Sportster XL 883 Roadster
This bike seems the perfect combination of torque and power. Designed specifically for racing, this bike never gets old.
With a price tag of Rs 7,50,000, the 883 Roadster has petrol capacity of 12.5 litres and oil capacity of 2.7 litres.
This bike generates a torque of 70 Nm @3750 rpm and has an engine capacity of 883 cc.
The XL 883R Roadster, this bike is built with mild steel tubular frame chassis followed by 5-speed transmission.
The overall dimensions of bike measure 2245 x 930 x 1150mm with a ground clearance of 141 mm and a seat height of 760 mm. The overall wheelbase measures 1542 mm.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty Eight
The fat front tyre, under slung mirrors, slammed suspension and a solo saddle are few highlighted points of this Harley Davidson bike.
Churning the normal torque of 98 Nm @ 3200 rpm, XL1200X Forty Eight is powered by an engine of 1202 cc supported by 5 speed transmission.
It has a fuel capacity of 8.0 litres and an oil capacity of 2.7 litres.
With mild steel, tubular frame, circular section and cast junctions chassis this bike is priced at Rs 8,50,000.
Overall measurement of bike are 2255 x 820 x 1065 mm with ground clearance of 100mm, seat height of 710 mm and wheel base of 1520 mm.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson XL 1200 N Nightster
Priced at Rs 9,95,000, XL 1200 N Nightster is equipped with a 1202 cc air-cooled engine producing a torque of 98 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Embedded with Harley's customised mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections and cast junctions chassis, XL 1200 N Nightster has fuel capacity of 12.5 litres and an oil capacity of 2.65 litres.
The dimensional measurements of Nightster are 2245 x 935 x 1140 mm. With a seat height of 725 mm with ground clearance of 130 mm followed by wheelbase of 1510 mm.
Nightster has been promoted as 'Prowl on the dark side with low suspension, bare-knuckle styling and sinister performance'.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson XL 1200X
The XL 1200X is considered to be a racing heritage-inspired machine.
With price tag of Rs 11,95,000, the XL1200 X adores an air-cooled engine of 1202cc with a maximum torque of 100 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
With a 5-speed transmission, XL 1200X is blessed with Harley's hereditary mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions and has a fuel capacity of 13.3 litres and oil capacity of 2.7 litres.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson Dyna FXDB Street BOB
Priced at Rs 13,95,000, The FXDB Street BOB has a fuel capacity of 17.8 litres and an oil capacity of 2.8 litres and comes with a 1584 cc air-cooled twin cam engine churning a torque of 123 Nm@3125rpm
The Street BOB has a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and is supported by mild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section, backbone stamped and a cast-and-forged chassis.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson FXDC Super Glide Custom
With a 1584cc air-cooled twin cam engine, the FXDC Super Glide churns a torque of 123 Nm @ 3125 rpm.
Priced at 15,45,000 it has a 6-speed cruise drive suspension, a fuel capacity of 18.9 litres and oil capacity of 2.8 litres.
Unlike other bikes of the Harley family, the FXDC Super Glide also embeds chassis of mild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast and forged, stamped, forged fender supports and MIG welded.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Special
Modified with a reduced reach handlebar for comfort riding, FLSTFB Fat Boy special adorns narrower seat shape.
Assimilating air-cooled twin cam 96B TM 1,584 cc engine, it generates the normal torque of 125 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
This machine is priced at Rs 19,70,000, and has a fuel capacity of 18.9 litres and oil capacity 3.3 litres.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson FLSTF Heritage Softail Classic
With an air-cooled twin cam engine, the Softail heritage carries a 1584 cc engine churning a torque of 121 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
The FLSTF Heritage Softail Classic has a fuel capacity of 18.9 litres and oil capacity of 3.3 litres and is priced at Rs 20,20,000.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
V ROD (VRSCDX Night Rod Special)
With street styling and serious power, the VRSCDX Night Rod Special adorns 1247 cc liquid cooled revolution, V twin engine with 4 valves per cylinder, churning a torque of 111 Nm @ 7200 rpm with a 5-Speed transmission.
This wonder machine comes at Rs 19,55,000.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Touring (FLHR Road King)
Classic styling clubbed with cutting-edge technology makes this bike a must-have. This mean machine has an air-cooled twin cam with an integrated oil cooler 1690 cc engine that develops a torque of 134 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Priced at Rs 22,45,000, it has fuel capacity of 22.7 litres and an oil capacity of 3.8 litres.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide
Priced at Rs 24,20,000 the Street Glide is blessed with air cooled twin engine of 1690cc displacement churning a torque of 134 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
It has a chassis made of mild steel, tubular frame, two-piece stamped and welded backbone, cast and forged junctions, twin downtubes, bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports and MIG welded.
PHOTOS: The best Harley Davidson bikes in India
Harley Davidson CVO FLHTCUSE Ultra
Adorning an air-cooled twin cam engine of 1802 cc the FLHTCUSE ULTRA generates a torque of 156 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
With 6-speed cruise transmission, Ultra is priced at Rs 34,95,000.