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  • Harley Davidson India launches Forty-Eight at 8.5L

    5 Apr, 2011, 03.09PM IST,PTI

    NEW DELHI:
    US premium motorcycle maker Harley Davidson today said it has launched its 1,200cc superbike 'Forty-Eight' in India, priced at Rs 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

    This model will be available across all the Harley- Davidson dealerships, in addition to the existing model line- up of 14 bikes for 2011, Harley Davidson India said in a statement.

    The company said bookings for the new offering will start from this month at its five dealerships across the country.

    Last month, Harley Davidson had said it would not hike prices of its two models to be assembled in India despite an increase in import duty for completely knocked down parts.

    The company, which is setting up an assembly unit at Bawal in Haryana, had said it was evaluating options in the wake of the new CKD norms, resulting in higher import duty.

    In December 2010, the company had announced that the SuperLow and Iron 883 will be the first two models to be rolled out of the CKD assembly facility in Bawal in Haryana. The bikes are priced at Rs 5.5 lakh and Rs 6.50 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

    Its other 12 fully imported bikes in India are priced between Rs 7.79 lakh and Rs 38.66 lakh.

    In November 2010, Harley Davidson announced to start assembling bikes in India from this year. The Indian plant will be only its second facility outside its home-base after Brazil.

    The US iconic brand was allowed to enter India in 2007 with relaxed emission norms for big bikes above 800cc, while mangoes from here were allowed to be sold in America. However, It first started selling its imported bikes in India from this year.

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    Harley Davidson launches 'Forty-Eight' in India at Rs 8.5 lakh - The Economic Times

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    • #3
      But their website seems to be outdated though!!!
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      • #4
        Maybe I am very ignorant about Harleys... But doesnt this look very similar to the Iron?
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        • #5
          Iron 883 is based out of 883cc air cooled while 48 is plonked with 1200cc engine, beefed up tires & the entire styling of Forty-Eight is based on 1950's styling & a smaller fuel tank compared to Iron 883.

          I certainly agree with you that, most HD's look alike

          Iron looks like this...


          Edit - Iron 883 ports a mid mounted foot pegs while Forty-Eight has forward foot peg controls
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          • #6
            Originally posted by aargee View Post
            Iron 883 is based out of 883cc air cooled while 48 is plonked with 1200cc engine, beefed up tires & the entire styling of Forty-Eight is based on 1950's styling & a smaller fuel tank compared to Iron 883.

            I certainly agree with you that, most HD's look alike

            Iron looks like this...


            Edit - Iron 883 ports a mid mounted foot pegs while Forty-Eight has forward foot peg controls
            Thanks... I knew the technical and power differentiations... But was scratching my head over the looks... The two look so very similar... The un-initiated will definitely not be able to differentiate immediately...
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            • #7
              Is the bike same as this one?

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                Originally posted by j4zb4 View Post
                Maybe I am very ignorant about Harleys... But doesnt this look very similar to the Iron?

                even for me almost all harleys looks similar.........

                i even thought 48 is for 480cc or something like that
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                  Harley Davidson launches 'Forty-Eight' in India at Rs 8.5 lakh

                  5 Apr, 2011, 03.09PM IST,PTI

                  NEW DELHI:
                  US premium motorcycle maker Harley Davidson today said it has launched its 1,200cc superbike 'Forty-Eight' in India, priced at Rs 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

                  This model will be available across all the Harley- Davidson dealerships, in addition to the existing model line- up of 14 bikes for 2011, Harley Davidson India said in a statement.

                  The company said bookings for the new offering will start from this month at its five dealerships across the country.

                  Last month, Harley Davidson had said it would not hike prices of its two models to be assembled in India despite an increase in import duty for completely knocked down parts.

                  The company, which is setting up an assembly unit at Bawal in Haryana, had said it was evaluating options in the wake of the new CKD norms, resulting in higher import duty.

                  In December 2010, the company had announced that the SuperLow and Iron 883 will be the first two models to be rolled out of the CKD assembly facility in Bawal in Haryana. The bikes are priced at Rs 5.5 lakh and Rs 6.50 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

                  Its other 12 fully imported bikes in India are priced between Rs 7.79 lakh and Rs 38.66 lakh.

                  In November 2010, Harley Davidson announced to start assembling bikes in India from this year. The Indian plant will be only its second facility outside its home-base after Brazil.

                  The US iconic brand was allowed to enter India in 2007 with relaxed emission norms for big bikes above 800cc, while mangoes from here were allowed to be sold in America. However, It first started selling its imported bikes in India from this year.

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                  Harley Davidson launches 'Forty-Eight' in India at Rs 8.5 lakh - The Economic Times
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                    I love the looks of the 48 ... maybe will buy it some day
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                    • #11
                      Ignorance is bliss...
                      PS its a looker!

                      Google tells me 48 is the year when the 'peanut' shaped tank was first introduced. Sadly I havent seen a peanut in that shape :P
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by ajaymanohar View Post
                        Is the bike same as this one?

                        P.S. Ignore the rider or his clothes, he is the biggest star in Malayalam Film Industry.

                        nopes, thats not 48.

                        Mohanlal looks sick in red... lolz
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by ajaymanohar View Post
                          Is the bike same as this one?
                          Mohanlal is on Iron 883
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                          • #14
                            will buy this 48 when i will turn 48
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                            • #15
                              I'd prefer the Iron 883 to the 48... Iorn 883 in Matt black, now thats a looker...

                              PS: Woohoo!! I finallly beat Rony to a news item
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