Soon, India could get lighter Harley Davidson bikes of 250-500 cc

Harley Davidson seeks to get into a strategic partnership with an Asian bike maker to manufacturer motorcycles in the fast-growing 200-250-cc segment, currently dominated by Royal Enfield

American premium motorbike manufacturer Harley Davidson is reported to be planning to foray into the lucrative 250-500-cc bike segment, a move that might help it tap more into emerging markets like India. The bike maker is said to be scouting for a strategic partnership with an Asian bike maker to manufacturer motorcycles in this fast-growing segment, currently dominated by home-grown Royal Enfield, according to a news report in the Economic Times.

This is not the first time an international motorcycle brand has sought to get into a strategic partnership with local manufacturers to roll out its customised offerings in line