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Two proper Harley-Davidsons for hatchback money. Game?By:Aneesh Shivanekar |Published :March 22, 2011 

I can see it in people’s eyes, every time a Harley-Davidson rolls by. There is something in the purest form of American motorcycling that has universal appeal – be it a gold merchant in Dubai, a steel worker in Kuala Lumpur, or a banker working in South Mumbai – the magnetic pull is all-encompassing, primal and about as strong as the infamous Bermuda Triangle. Sure, people can and will think up a million not-so-nice things to say about them, but that is only until they properly experience one.

So, let’s get down to the best part first – the price. The one factor that separates the haves from the have-nots. Meet the Harley-Davidson SuperLow, your ticket to the stereotyped world of beer bellies, loud pipes, lots of ugly leather frills and one where bathing and shaving is outlawed. Stereotypical Sturgis notions aside, it’s your entry into the world of the big H-D. And short-changed you aren’t, as this is, in its essence, a proper Harley-Davidson.

For the relatively affordable sum of Rs 5.5 lakh, you get a machine which sounds impressive, has enough punch to satisfy most, gleams with chrome and deep coats of paint and to top it off, feels well worth the money. An offshoot of the 883 Sportster family, the SuperLow has been built to not intimidate you. (So much for the big, bad, bearded biker image of HD, eh?) Front-end geometry and riding ergonomics have been tweaked with easier turn-in, flickability and city-speed stability in mind, and the results are quite impressive. First-time motorcyclists or those coming back to motorcycling after decades of trading stocks and selling African timber will appreciate it no end. With some practice, even wifey will be able to ride it.

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