If you've been paying attention over the past decade, you know that the motorcycle industry in India is booming. But what's it like to ride there? And why is it important for North American riders? In this episode of The Lowdown Podcast, Neil returns from riding in India where his eyes were opened.
Neil is no stranger to challenging riding. He is a racer (has been involved in flat track, speedway, and road racing for years). He bikes all over the world as a magazine writer and editor. But India was a whole new level of difficulty, including traffic jams. gas tanker—They could be coming from the wrong shoulder of the road where they should be, heading in the wrong direction.
Still, this country is crazy. Here in North America, people buy bicycles on a completely ungrateful scale. This week, motorcycle designer and industry analyst Michael Wularik returns with an overview of the players in the scene. It's a company you may have never heard of, but it's a company that builds motorcycles on a far larger scale than familiar North American players like Indian. And Harley-Davidson. And while you might think that wouldn't be a problem in North America or Europe, it's not. Historically, Western countries extracted resources and financial wealth from India. Money is still flowing out of India, but it is coming back as companies like Bajaj, Mahindra and TVS buy ownership of brands like KTM, BSA and Norton.
The made-in-India revolution is already impacting the world of motorcycling, but Uhlarik suggests that the most American brands could be potential targets for Indian capital…
Want to subscribe on another platform? Try the links below.
Click here for Spotify
Apple is here
Click here for Amazon Music
Click here for stitcher
Click here for Pandora
iHeartRadio is on hold
Find guaranteed fit parts at eBay Motors.
