Shows & Events

DSK Hyosung has established a biker club for their customers named Hy Ryders.

The first official event of this club was held for Hyosung customers in Pune and Mumbai on a Sunday morning in December. About thirty bikers from each city assembled at the Hyosung dealership in their vicinity and rode down together to Durshet village near Khopoli, located on the Pune-Mumbai route.

The convoy consisted of Hyosung sportbikes like the GT650R, GT250R, GT250N and the ST7 cruiser. The two groups started from their respective cities at 7:30 am and met at a resort in Durshet where DSK Hyosung had organised group activities for the participants. The riders from Pune competed against their counterparts from Mumbai in artificial rock climbing and the best six contestants then locked horns in another competition.

DSK Hyosung has ambitious plans under the Hy Ryders banner and will soon conduct single and multiple day events for their customers in other parts of the country. The company is also rapidly expanding their dealership network in India and plan to add 10 more dealerships to the existing 20 by March next year. Along with the that, there are a few new launches on the cards. Check out the January issue of Bike India for the full story.

Since its launch, the KTM Duke 200 has ushered in quite a revolution in the performance bike scene in the country.

Hence, it comes as no big surprise that in the recently concluded ‘Indian Motorcycle Of The Year’ (IMOTY) award, the Duke was the clear winner right from the start for many of the jurors. The orange pocket rocket from the Austrian motorcycle marque’s stable is undoubtedly one the most exciting motorcycles in the country till date. In a gala event held at Mumbai, Dr. Raghupati Singhania, MD, JK Tyre & Industries Limited handed over the IMOTY trophy to Mr. Amit Nandi, VP Bajaj Auto ltd on behalf of the esteemed jury of ICOTY & IMOTY 2013.

Mr. Aspi Bathena, Editor, Bike India magazine was also a part of the core committee which consisted of some of the most respected automotive journalists of the country. The IMOTY award is the most credible and coveted award in the automotive calendar – few might put it as the ‘Oscar’ of Indian automotive awards. The award is aimed at recognizing focused, consistent, and rigorous efforts made by auto manufacturers, with the highest levels of performance in the areas of design excellence, innovation and R&D, and the awards have been gaining prominence with each passing year.

As part of the 110th anniversary celebrations worldwide Harley Davidson India will hold their first -ever national HOG rally in Goa.

January 31 – February 1, 2013 will bring hundreds of customers along with their families from all over the country to one of the world’s premiere holiday locations to celebrate their association with the iconic motorcycle brand. The 110^th Anniversary is not a mere singular event, it’s an epic celebration of freedom that unites each and every Harley-Davidson owner around the world and builds on the strength of the Harley community. The events will connect millions of Harley-Davidson fans across the globe, united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom and the HD spirit.

Speaking to the media, Anoop Prakash, MD, Harley-Davidson India stated,“We are excited to offer our customers some great events next year, especially our first ever National H.O.G Rally in Goa as we celebrate 110 years of freedom at Harley-Davidson. We end 2012 with more than 2000 Harleys on the roads of India and an expanded presence across the country through new dealerships such as Bengal Harley-Davidson in Kolkata, Coromandel Harley-Davidson in Chennai and Spice Coast Harley-Davidson in Kochi. Most importantly, Harley-Davidson India would like to thank our customers, enthusiasts, and dealers for building the motorcycle community and for a year of great rides.”

Harley-Davidson India have also announced their sponsorship of India Bike Week event which will be the country’s first annual premier bikers’ festival open to all owners, clubs and enthusiasts. The India Bike Week will also take place in Goa on February 2-3, 2013.