Harley-Davidson® adds iconic Fat Boy® to CKD line-up in India

05 March 2013: Riding on the grand success of the first National H.O.G Rally and 110th anniversary celebrations in Goa, Harley-Davidson® India today announced further expansion of its Completely Knocked Down (CKD) operations in India with an addition of three models from the iconic Softail® family. Motorcycle enthusiasts across the country will now have another reason to experience the thrill of leisure motorcycling with the Fat Boy®, Heritage Softail® Classic and Fat Boy® Special. Previously offered as Completely Built-Up (CBU) imports, these models will now be assembled at the Harley-Davidson facility in Bawal, Haryana.

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy®

The iconic Harley-Davidson Fat Boy® will now be offered at Rs.14.9 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) as against the previous CBU price of Rs.19.45 Lakh. Equipped with a smooth 1690 CC twin cam 103 engine, this bike is a classic with boulevard-bruiser looks. It boasts of wide footboards, chrome coated air boxes and brilliantly textured metal. Powerful torque and a smooth transmission ensure the motorcycle effortlessly maneuvers complex curves. Sporting a classic Softail look with hidden rear shocks, its low seating posture always leave the rider yearning for more.

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy® Special

The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy® Special will be offered at Rs.15.6 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) as against the previous CBU pricing of Rs.19.70 Lakh. This too is equipped with a 1690 CC twin cam 103 engine and built on the Fat Boy legacy. From front to back this custom cruiser shows attitude with custom black bullet hole cast aluminum disc wheels, a denim black frame, and satin chrome in all the right places.

Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail® Classic

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail® Classic is a retro masterpiece with all the touring essentials one could wish for. It will be offered at Rs.16.25 Lakh (ex- showroom Delhi) as against the previous CBU pricing of Rs.20.45 Lac. High on style, FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic redefines luxury with its detachable king-size Lexan windshield, retro-styled leather saddlebags with opening buckles, dual tone leather tank and a large passenger seat with a cushioned backrest. Power-packed with a 1690CC Twin Cam 103 engine, this bike is built for long-distance cruising along the open roads.

The addition of the Fat Boy®, Heritage Softail® Classic and Fat Boy® Special expands Harley-Davidson India’s portfolio of CKD (Complete Knockdown) models to nine out of the 12 models offered in India.  The other CKD models are from the Sportster model family (SuperLow, Iron 883, Forty-Eight) and Dyna model family (Street Bob, Super Glide Custom, and Fat Bob).  Harley-Davidson’s price range in India starts at 5.6 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) for the Harley-Davidson SuperLow®.