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Harley-Davidson X440 Roadster unveiled. First bike to come from Harley – Hero MotoCorp partnership
25May By technwheelzNo Comments
Motorcycle News

Harley-Davidson X440 Roadster unveiled. First bike to come from Harley – Hero MotoCorp partnership

Harley-Davidson has revealed its highly anticipated X440 model, designed specifically for the Indian market in collaboration with Hero MotoCorp. The X440 is expected to be the most affordable Harley-Davidson ever manufactured. The dominant feature of the front design is the large round LED headlamp, accompanied by LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) and LED turn indicators. Atop the headlamp rests a single-pod instrument console that is equipped with a TFT display. The tail section of the motorcycle draws inspiration from the iconic flat-trackers of Harley-Davidson's revered history. In line with this theme, the X440 boasts a flat handlebar mounted on risers. The motorcycle features USD (Upside Down) forks at the front end, while the rear suspension is supported by conventional...
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A new chapter begins. Harley and Hero officially teamed up
29Oct By technwheelzNo Comments
Motorcycle News

A new chapter begins. Harley and Hero officially teamed up

Harley-Davidson has been having a rough time in India. In September, 2020 Harley-Davidson had announced that it has wrapped up its sales and manufacturing operations in India. In fact, Harley was evaluating options to retain its presence in India under the company’s new business strategy. As of October 27, 2020, Harley and Hero have officially teamed up. Because it’s a partnership, there’s something in it to benefit both parties. Under the terms of this new agreement, Hero will use its vast network to both sell and service completely built-up (CBU) Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Additionally, it will sell parts and accessories for these bikes through both a Harley-exclusive dealer network, as well as Hero’s own existing dealer network.   Currently, Hero is the biggest volume-selle...
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Harley-Davidson’s ebike – Serial 1 revealed with mid-mounted motor
28Oct By technwheelzNo Comments
Gadgets and Technology

Harley-Davidson’s ebike – Serial 1 revealed with mid-mounted motor

Harley-Davidson has finally announced its new dedicated electric bicycle brand known as Serial 1 Cycle Company.  The stunning new electric bike that it says will go on sale in March 2021. For now, the company is showing off its first prototype model. The name Serial 1 is a reference to “Serial Number One,” the nickname for Harley-Davidson’s oldest known motorcycle built in 1903. The bike’s design, with its white tires, leather saddle and handgrips, and sleek black frame, are meant to harken back to that first prototype. Serial 1 is led by former Harley-Davidson employees, including Serial 1 president Jason Huntsman, who worked at Harley since 2013, including as the company's director of its internal eBicycle development effort. Serial 1 will have two headquarters. Engine...
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Harley-Davidson wrap up its India business
24Sep By technwheelzNo Comments
Motorcycle News

Harley-Davidson wrap up its India business

Harley Davidson announced their official exit from the Indian market. Harley Davidson’s announcement of closing its manufacturing operations in India and reducing the size of its sales office in Gurgaon does not come as a surprise. Over the past few months, Harley-Davidson has been announcing multiple cost-saving measures as part of its new Rewire business strategy. The latest news is the biggest so far and the American company has just reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission of USA that it will be ending its sales and manufacturing business in India.  Harley-Davidson has recently celebrated ten years in India and there is a vibrant Harley-Owners-Group or HOG community in place. While Harley-Davidson is clearly  wrapping up its own business here, there are some signs ...
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Harley-Davidson unveils new eBicycle designs
24Aug By technwheelzNo Comments
Green Energy World

Harley-Davidson unveils new eBicycle designs

Harley-Davidson showed off some highly anticipated new wheels this week, but they’re not the machines you might be envisioning. The iconic motorcycle manufacturer officially unveiled its first electric bicycle designs this week during the company's Annual Dealer Meeting in Milwaukee. The three initial models of the pedal-assisted bikes are “light, fast and easy for anyone to ride,” according to the company, which first teased its plans for eBicycles a year ago. “Designed to shine in urban environments, this all-new line of eBicycles is just one more example of how Harley-Davidson’s More Roads initiative is actively working to inspire a new generation of two-wheeled riders around the world,” the company said. The electric bicycles have been part of Harley-Davidson's push to...
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Massive discounts upto INR 2.5 lakh on Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and Heritage Softail Classic
8Sep By technwheelzNo Comments
Automobile News

Massive discounts upto INR 2.5 lakh on Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and Heritage Softail Classic

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and Heritage Softail Classic have just gone cheaper by a large margin. The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, which was priced at ₹ 17.01 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), will now be available at ₹ 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, earlier priced at ₹ 18.50 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), will now be priced at ₹ 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The revised prices are applicable on the Model Year 17 Softail models and have been effective 1st September 2017, till stocks last. To assist customers further Harley-Davidson has come up with a new financing scheme - Bullet EMI. The new scheme involves reduced monthly payments (in terms of EMI amount) and an increased lump-sum paid once or multiple times each year, as per terms of the loan availed....
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Ladies of Harley (LOH) gears up for their first official ride on May 26, 2017
22May By technwheelzNo Comments
Women Riders

Ladies of Harley (LOH) gears up for their first official ride on May 26, 2017

Harley-Davidson's exclusive riding group for women called the ‘Ladies Of Harley’ (LOH)  will be taking off on their first ride to Dandeli, Karnataka. Scheduled to take place from May 26-28, 2017, this will be the first official ride for the chapter since its inception.     In a bid to bring women bikers together, Harley-Davidson created an exclusive riding group for women called the ‘Ladies Of Harley’ (LOH) in February 2017. The group will be taking off on their first ride to Dandeli, Karnataka. Scheduled to take place from May 26-28, 2017, this will be the first official ride for the chapter since its inception. Close to 50 LOH members will be riding from as far as Ahmedabad and Pune for a weekend full of interesting activities and workshops at the Regenta Resort...
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Harley-Davidson’s Battle of the Kings 2017. Vote your fav
20Jan By technwheelzNo Comments
Customization, Featured Posts

Harley-Davidson’s Battle of the Kings 2017. Vote your fav

Harley-Davidson's custom competition, Battle of the Kings, is ON! Over 220 dealers showed off their best custom creations and the champion will be determined by a panel of judges at the Milan EICMA show in November. The contest is a showcase for imaginative builds employing the popular range of Harley-Davidson Dark Custom models. Dealers are challenged to create a road legal machine within a strict total customization budget and can choose from any Dark Custom Sportster as a base model, specifically the Iron 883, Forty-Eight and Roadster. The build must be created with a maximum retail price of $16,000 for an Iron 883 and $18,500 for a Forty-Eight or Roadster. Fans can vote online for their favorite entry. Click here Here's few customized rides you might find interesting. Res...
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GOC customizes Harley-Davidson Sportster for Krakow Hard Rock Cafe
30Dec By technwheelzNo Comments
Customization

GOC customizes Harley-Davidson Sportster for Krakow Hard Rock Cafe

Polish custom bike company GOC (Game Over Cycles) recently revealed this rare custom work to be part of Krakow Hard Rock Cafe’s artifact collection. The custom job includes a host of parts influenced by music and music gear. Just about every part on the original Sportster – from the frame and engine covers to the wheels and exhaust system – has been modified to rock and roll. The music-influenced components don’t just look good, but many are also fully operational elements of the customized motorcycle. In fact, the only non-custom component of the Cafe Racer is its original 2004 Evolution engine. “Musical” parts of the bike are: Rear swing-arm imitating guitar fretboard Full wheels with engraved tracks like on a vinyl record Leather seat with engraved chorus notes of ...
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WOODSTER and SKULLKANDY Concepts based on Harley-Davidsons
19Dec By technwheelzNo Comments
Customization

WOODSTER and SKULLKANDY Concepts based on Harley-Davidsons

Fareez Bhathena & his Two Rivers Harley-Davidson Customization team, from Pune is back with something one will really fall in love with. Called the Woodster- the Harley-Davidson Iron 883 gets a custom paint job inspired by the raw n rugged wood finish look that the Harley-Davidson portrays. Second is the Skullkandy, custom paint job on the Harley-Davidson Street 750 with inspirations from the Skull and Flame designs that are synonymous with the Harley-Davidson brand. The WOODSTER: Harley-Davidson Iron 883 custom paint job Highlights of the WOODSTER : Wood finish colors used to paint the bodywork Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Woodster Cost of Motorcycle (Ex-showroom Value) INR 8,27,267/- Cost of Customization INR 65,000/- Concept developed by : Fareez ...
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World Women Riders: Sunita Mande and her craze for Harley-Davidson
2Dec By technwheelz1 Comment
Women Riders

World Women Riders: Sunita Mande and her craze for Harley-Davidson

Sunita Mande, 44,  a commercial design entrepreneur from Mumbai shares about her life with motorcycles. Q) So Sunita, how long have you been riding motorcycle? A) I have been riding since I was 16 years old that’s 28 years now Q) Any specific reason you ride for? A) Am quite a sporadic rider. I ride only when I feel the need to. It feels I am losing a lot of my emotional baggage. I get time to be with myself. Think and retrospect. I don’t prefer listening to music while riding. Love the sound of the engine more. I see the traffic ahead of me as challenges and love to weave through traffic. Love to see new places, changing landscapes and cultures while riding. Q) Describe on how you got to where you are with motorcycling today. A) It was not a conscious decision to get into biking. ...
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SR750 Café: Harley-Davidson Street 750 based custom build
25Jul By technwheelzNo Comments
Customization

SR750 Café: Harley-Davidson Street 750 based custom build

This weekend at TECH ’N WHEELZ we bring before you a Harley-Davidson Street 750 based custom work by Fareez Bhathena & his Two Rivers Harley-Davidson Customization team, Pune. Called the SR750 Café, the theme of the build is fusion of Racers of the 1970’s and the carbon fiber scheme. (more…)
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Vintage Barrel – Bike built for the real Whiskey Drinker!!
4Jul By technwheelz7 Comments
Customization

Vintage Barrel – Bike built for the real Whiskey Drinker!!

I have to admit orange isn't one of my favourite colours and when Pune based Fareez Bhathena (Chrome Manager, Two Rivers Harley - Davidson) called me up saying that he has got an Iron 883 customized in orange shade, I started wondering  how it would look like !!  However, there are exceptions to every rule and when I received the images of this orange H-D Iron 883,  I was eating my words. (more…)
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Biker Veenu Paliwal dies in road accident in Madhya Pradesh
12Apr By technwheelzNo Comments
Automobile News, Women Riders

Biker Veenu Paliwal dies in road accident in Madhya Pradesh

Veenu Paliwal, one of the top woman bikers in the country, died in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district on Monday. The 44-year-old biker was on a nationwide tour on her Harley Davidson motorcycle. Reports say that Paliwal died due to severe injuries after her bike skidded off. . Meanwhile, her fellow biker and friends has alleged that she was given wrong injection that led to her death. **Update: Paliwal died of liver rupture caused do the impact of handlebars on the abdomen resulting in internal bleeding. (more…)
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