Harely Davidson to launch Fat Bob in India

Harley Davidson India is gearing up to introduce the Fat Bob cruiser sports bike in Indian automotive industry by the end of 2012. At the 11th Indian Auto Expo 2012, the American auto giant displayed this dynamic two wheeler at their pavilion. The Fat Bob is based on Dyna range of Harley Davidson motorcycle and comes with a different appearance when compared to other Harleys with twin pod headlamps up front. Initially company aims to bring this super sport bike as the completely built unit (CBU) route.

The Harley Davidson Fat Bob style distinct and everything about this two wheeler is giant and bully, starting from the massive 130 section front tyre to the upright expansion this motorcycle packs in. The solid 320 kg kerb weight clearly indicates how heavy this cruiser is. Fat Bob features a flat handlebar making the riding stance of this street-star more of a hotrod. This classy feature seems the perfect fit for Fat Bob due to the hefty torque that its twin cam 45 degree V-Twin engine produces.

The Fat Bob has the heart of an air cooled 1690 cc power-mill that develops a massive 136 Nm of top torque at 3,500 rpm. The air-cooled engine features fuel injection system and also bestow twin cams. The mammoth V-Twin engine also sports a balancer shaft that keeps vibrations in check. The engine of the Fat Bob comes linked with six speed manual transmission gearbox that controls torque flow to the rear wheel via belt drive. As a market strategy, Harley is bringing the Fat Bob in India to rival against the likes of the Triumph Storm and the Rocket III. The iconic British brand Triumph aims to launch this two super-stars in India by the last quarter of 2012.