Thread: The first woman to buy a Harley Davidson in India

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Why should men have all the fun with Harley Davidson? Bangalore-based HR professional Sheeja Mathews today became the first woman in India to own the iconic cult motorcycle, thus breaking the stereotype of only tattoo sporting muscular hunks riding the bike.

"I didn't know that I was the first woman to buy a Harley Davidson in India till the company people told me. I thought of upgrading to a Harley when they opened a showroom here," Mathews.

When asked what prompted her to go for a Harley Davidson, she said: "Well, I have been riding my husband's bike for the past 10 years and I thought it was high time I upgraded."



Mother of a 7-year-old son, Mathews said even her son is excited about the new bike, on which the family has spent about Rs. 8 lakh in total, although the ex-showroom price of the bike is Rs. 6.5 lakh.

"Oh, he wants me to drop him to school on the bike so that he could show off his mother's bike to his friends," she said, adding, she would be taking the bike on long rides on weekends.

A self-proclaimed foodie and a shopaholic like any other woman, Mathews said she has been a drag racer as well.

"I do drive a (Tata) Safari and (Chevrolet) Cruze but I love bikes," she said, adding, her businessman husband chipped in 20 per cent of the amount for her Harley Davidson.



She should be an inspiration to all those girls who are going to marry us "bikers". Just imagine the pride her son will have everyday when she drops him in his school. Everybody will see her as a supercool mom. 10 years on her husband's RD ! He couldn't have asked for anything better. Trully awesome and awe inspiring.
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Saw this news on TOI today and my jaw was dropped... Congrts Madam.. ...... Ride Safe, Enjoy Life..

wow! thats something new! indian biking community is gonna be large in somedays for sure!!!!

Epic!! I love seeing women ride bikes. Ultimate sign of women's empowerment,

wow..... that is fantastic.

Saw the news early morning in TIMES OF INDIA @ home but could not read it.

Came to office and saw in NDTV. Congrats to the LADY.

But I am afraid since my WIFE will be asking for one now.
The other day SHE was watching in some channels the factory Tour of Harley and she is already daydreaming .

this is good news......

Originally Posted by satyajitrc

Saw the news early morning in TIMES OF INDIA @ home but could not read it.

Came to office and saw in NDTV. Congrats to the LADY.

But I am afraid since my WIFE will be asking for one now.
The other day SHE was watching in some channels the factory Tour of Harley and she is already daydreaming .

ya even my wife has started asking for a bike...

and everytime we pass in front of the hyosung showroom near FC road.... i hear a voice saying..."darling, when will i get that GT650R"

Its a bird, not its a plane, no its - SUPERMOM !!!

awesome,the indian women motorcycling community is growing & yes supercool mom indeed