Harley-Davidson Roadster Coming To India Soon

Renowned motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson will soon launch its 2017 models in India. The company also plans to bring the new Roadster to India, and we expect the launch to take place sometime in November. The bike, based on the popular Forty-Eight, was launched in the international market recently. Like its siblings from the Sportster family, the bike will be assembled in India. The expected price for the Roadster is around Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

The styling of the H-D Roadster exudes a bad boy image with aggressive appearance. As we mentioned above, it is based on the Forty-Eight, but designed for a sportier handling. The wheelbase has been shortened with a shorter swingarm for better flickability. The handlebar is also lower, drag-style for an aggressive riding position, along with slightly rear-mounted foot pegs. There are performance tyres for superior cornering grip and dual front disc brakes for enhanced braking performance. The fenders have also been chopped a bit and it is the first Harley to get USD (Up-Side Down) front forks.

Courtesy to the increased ground clearance and other design factors, the seat height of the Roadster is relatively low at 785mm as compared to the Forty-Eight. The bike is powered by the same 1,200cc Evolution V-twin engine which is doing duty on the Forty-Eight and the 1200 Custom as well. The motor continues to deliver a peak torque of 103Nm at 3,750rpm, which is decent. The company says that the new suspension set-up on the Roadster offers more travel for more comfort as compared to the other Sportster bikes, providing a better ride quality. Moreover, the improved braking system gets ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) as a standard feature.

Source: BikeDekho.com