The result of the Bajaj-Triumph venture, the SPEED 400 & SCRAMBLER 400 X and especially their pricing swept us off our feet. Most of those big brands have tied with Indian counterparts to offer cost-effective products for India and also export to the world. Majority of our discussions during a ride used to hover around why can't Enfield make a Bonny-like but affordable bike and so on and so forth.Īnd today, the world is taking note of our manufacturing potential, especially in the automotive segment, and the growing market potential for two-wheelers which India at present is. We as riders, use to look towards foreign brands like Triumphs and Harleys and dream of 40-50bhp bikes under 5L. For as recent as 2009, Machismo 500 boasted of maximum power for an Indian production bike until 2010 when the Classic 500 took the lead with 27 bhp. How motorcycling scene is changed in India in the last 15 years and for good.Īround 2008, when I got into motorcycling for pleasure, there were hardly any affordable options in mid-size segment. Because competitors aren't still in shock two nights after, they are working hard already.ĭisclaimer: Never invested in RE shares nor have ever owned any RE bike. I would willingly pay 50k more if they do.Īnd I hope they do. Sorry, but I cannot see how a Triumph makes better sense than the Royal Enfield machines unless they offer a 10 year total warranty+protection on the powertrain. Elderly farmers have no fear going to the service center.
Arrived well before RTE (Right to Education). RE, on the other hand has arrived in the villages. Who will want to buy (and maintain) these bikes after the extended warranties are over? - Only a few who are technical or those who are connected to experts.
Edit: Now launched at 6.95 lakhs)Īttitudes and capabilities cannot be corrected overnight. Keerthi Triumph (Bengaluru) ruins an engine (2021 Triumph Trident 660 unveiled. No hint of empathy too when escalated to Triumph India management e.g. Outside of Chennai and nearby, why's there so much optimism? The service centers are well-documented by BHPians as utterly untrained, incapable and dispassionate. Are the dealers and service centers now suddenly accountable to Bajaj Auto management (instead of, to Triumph India)?
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