Bikes

For more than five decades, bikes have been ruling on the Indian roads. Whether city or village, bikes have marked a strong presence in the Indian automobile market. The launch of the first motor cycle in India was made due the need develop for better patrolling by the army and police personnel. Gradually bikes became an inherent part of the life of people. Now bikes in India have secured a firm place where they are no more a necessity alone, but have become a part of people's personality also.

The First Motorcycle Launch in India

The year 1955 marked the entry of the 350 cc 'Bullet', the first motorcycle in India, manufactured by the Royal Enfield Company of the UK. The motorcycle was assembled in Chennai. Primarily solely meant for use by the Indian Army and Police department, soon the Bullet found its place inside the Indian homes. The following models of the company have so far become most popular in the country.

Famous Royal Enfield Models

• Bullet 350
• Bullet 500
• Bullet Electra
• Bullet Machismo
• Thunderbird

Introduction of Rajdoot

After Bullet becoming a common choice for people in the country, Escorts Motors came with the then famous model called Rajdoot. Rajdoot was an ideal motorcycle complete with all design specifications and efficiency. For years Rajdoot became the favorite bike for people in India.

Yamaha: A Complete Bike in all Respect

Yamaha, the Japanese motorbike manufacturing giant offered the first taste of a complete bike to Indian bike lovers. Soon Yamaha caught a significant share of the Indian bike market and enjoyed the leadership almost for a decade and soon Yamaha started launching various new bikes.

Famous Yamaha Bikes

• Yamaha RX100
• Yamaha RX-Z
• Yamaha Crux
• Yamaha Enticer
• Yamaha Gladiator
• Yamaha Libero G5
• Yamaha Gladiator
• Yamaha Alba 106

Entry of Hero Honda Bikes

Many global bike manufacturers soon turned their focus towards Indian market. One bike manufacturer, Hero Honda came to Indian market with lots of efficient bikes delivering great fuel economy and almost zero maintenance cost. Hero Honda bikes are still running on Indian roads with the same confidence and glory.

Famous Hero Honda Bikes

• Hero Honda Achiever
• Hero Honda CD 100 SS
• Hero Honda CD Dawn
• Hero Honda CD Deluxe
• Hero Honda Glamour
• Hero Honda Karizma
• Hero Honda Passion Plus
• Hero Honda Splendor
• Hero Honda Splendor NXG
• Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme
• Hero Honda Hunk

Bajaj: First Indian Bike

After successfully selling the most popular models of scooters namely Bajaj Super and Bajab Chetak, The Company came into the world of bikes. Completely designed and developed in India, the bikes produced by Bajaj are some of the best design innovations. In collaboration with Kawasaki Motors, Bajaj introduced the famous Baja Kawaski Caliber, Wind, and Eliminator models in the Indian market. The company now enjoys a fair percentage of the market share.

Famous Baja Bikes

• Bajaj Avenger
• Bajaj CT 100
• Bajaj Discover
• Bajaj Platina
• Bajaj Pulsar DTSi
• Bajaj Pulsar 200CC
• Bajaj Wind 125
• Sonic DTSi

TVS: A Bike for All

TVS is a famous name in the Indian bike market. TVS has introduced some of the most cost-effective and fuel efficient bikes to the Indian bike lovers. TVS bikes are best known for their attractive graphics and aerodynamic design.

Famous TVS Bikes

• TVS Apache
• TVS Centra
• TVS Fiero
• TVS Star City
• TVS Victor