Bike Industry general
Indian bike industry has many segments. You can buy auto gear two wheeler scooters, economy bike, performance bikes, premium bikes and super premium bikes in India. These bikes spread over entry level CD Dawn to super premium Harleys and Indian bikes.
I am putting some quick facts about this industry. These are based upon internet search and available forums. There is a chance that you may find it stale or even wrong, although i am putting my best effort to verify the facts.
It only covers the 100-200 CC segment bikes and it excludes scooter and premium bike segments.
Quick facts about bike industry in India
Volume
•During 2012-13 the motor bike industry grew only0.1 % and sold 10085586 two wheelers.
•Total 2W industry including the scooters and mopeds is 13797748.
Segments
Bike industry is divided in four broad categories
100-110 CC – This is the biggest segment which consists the economy bikes.
125 CC – This segment is created by Bajaj which manufactured powerful yet
economical bikes.
150 CC – Majority of powerful bikes in Indian market belong to this category.
180+ CC - This segment is now growing very fast in India.
Price spread
38000 to 55000 – This is the segment which contributes to majority of the bikes which are manufactured in India
55000 to 100000 – This is the segment which is mainly dependent on the working youth and college going boys.