500-cc Harley caught in the lens

In the global network has the first pictures of the new 500-cubic model Harley-Davidson, which is currently being tested on Indian roads.

Photos of several motorcycles appeared in one of the thematic forums in India. According to witnesses, the sound of the exhaust system to the new 500 is not even remotely resembled the roar of big engines classic Harley-Davidson. Judging from the photos, the novelty is equipped with a V-twin engine with water cooling. Obviously, new photos and technical details of new items will appear a little later, a little closer to the official premiere. Recall that in early September, speaking at the celebration of the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson, executive director Matthew Levatich officially confirmed that the company is actively developing a new 500-cubic model for the Indian market. Levatich said that at present the novelty is in the advanced stage of development, and the premiere of the motorcycle held in early 2014. It is assumed that the 500-cc Harley will be shown at the motor show «Indian Auto Expo», which will be held from 6 to 12 February in New Delhi.

Issue a separate model and the grand plans Harley-Davidson for the development of Asian markets seem more than logical, because in India the same malokubaturnaya technique is very popular, and these bikes are sold annually in the millions. Initially, 500 cc motorcycles HD will be collected and sold exclusively in Asia. According to estimates Forbes, in India, a new model should cost less than $ 7,000, for the opening of a factory in India was due to among other things, the need to circumvent high import duties. Last year, India's Harley-Davidson sold about 2,000 units. But according to analysts, sales could increase significantly if the price of American motorcycles are much lower.