Harley-Davidson Street 750, first look, review

Harley-Davidson rules the Indian big bike market roost today, with consistently impressive sales figures flowing in on the back of a burgeoning following of Indian bike enthusiasts. These heavy, macho, chrome rich motorcycles have clearly caught our fancy, as has the magic of being associated with and living the Harley dream, riding in large, like minded groups, snugly kitted up in a range of Harley gear all easily available across the country. So it’s no surprise, the American bike-maker has decided the time is ripe to move from this firm foothold in the Indian big bike market, to a position of dominance. 

 

 

First shown at the EICMA motor show, Milan, the Street 500 and 750 represent H-D’s very first all-new motorcycle platform since the V-Rod model of 13 years ago. Bookings for the 750 open in India a few days from now, in March and here’s what the new bike brings to the table.  

 

 

The Street 750 sports a cruiser typical front end, with bikini fairing and classic round headlamp. Customizing the bike to sport a more classic look is simple, by easily removing the front fairing. It’s a muscular, low and lengthy motorcycle, with powerful, macho presence. There’s a circular instruments pod, with speedometer to be calibrated in kph. Good quality grips, switches and mirrors are all a part of the Street 750. The bike’s elongated fuel tank sports an offset filler lid, and flows backwards into a plush riding saddle and really distinctive, stepped tail.