Harley-Davidson to shut sales & manufacturing plant in India

Sept. 25: Harley-Davidson will shut down manufacturing and sales operations in India as part of its restructuring exercise under the ‘Rewire’ programme. Harley-Davidson production facility located in Bawal in the state of Haryana will see no operations from the coming month. With this, the made in India Harley Davidson models — Harley-Davidson Street 750 and the Harley-Davidson Street Rod will be discontinued.

Harley-Davidson is one of the premium international motorcycle brands that has its presence in India. The American company entered our domestic market in 2009 and recently completed 10 successful years of operation in the country. The world-renowned firm also launched BS6-compliant models of its products to continue selling legendary motorcycles in our nation to fulfil the needs of its loyal customers.

Harley-Davidson India sold less than 2,500 units in the last financial year, making it one of its worst-performing international markets. About 70 of Harley-Davidson’s employees will be laid off as a result.

So if you are a Harley-Davidson owner in India, you don’t need to worry as of now as the company aims to continue offering its after-sales support just like before. Moreover, we have learnt that the company’s dealerships across India will remain functional as of now until further announcement.