# Harley-Davidson Roadster — Latest News & Updates 2026

> All news, price revisions, and new variant launches for Harley-Davidson Roadster.

Source: https://indianautoforum.com/bikes/harley-davidson/roadster/news

**April 2020 - Discontinued in India**
Harley-Davidson discontinued the Roadster in India in April 2020 as part of the company's global Rewire strategy under then-CEO Jochen Zeitz. The entire air-cooled Sportster range - Iron 883, 1200 Custom, Forty-Eight, and Roadster - was pulled from the Indian market simultaneously. Harley cited the need to focus on higher-margin motorcycles and a more targeted model lineup. The Roadster was the last Harley to carry proper performance suspension hardware at the sub-Rs. 12 Lakh price point.

**2021 - Harley-Davidson India Restructure**
Following the discontinuation of its entry and mid-range models, Harley-Davidson India transitioned to a partnership with Hero MotoCorp for distribution and localised product development. The X440 - a 440cc single-cylinder motorcycle co-developed by Hero and Harley - emerged from this partnership and launched in 2023, targeting a completely different buyer profile at Rs. 2.29-2.79 Lakh.

**2026 - Sportster Air-Cooled Revival Rumours**
Reports from Autocar India and international motorcycle press indicate Harley-Davidson is developing a revived air-cooled Sportster 883 targeted at approximately USD 10,000 (approximately Rs. 8.5-9 Lakh at current exchange), with a global reveal expected in 2027. While not a direct Roadster replacement, this signals that Harley recognises the ongoing market appetite for affordable, air-cooled Sportster motorcycles. An India launch timeline has not been confirmed.

## Updates
- 2026-05: Harley-Davidson confirmed the return of the air-cooled Sportster 883 as part of its 'Back to Bricks' strategy announced alongside Q1 2026 financial results. The revived model targets under $10,000 USD (approximately Rs. 9.43 Lakh) and is expected to launch globally in 2027, with styling echoing the Iron 883; no India launch timeline has been confirmed.
- 2020-04: Harley-Davidson discontinued the Roadster (XL1200CX) in India in April 2020 as part of its global Rewire strategy, removing the entire air-cooled Sportster range - including the Iron 883, 1200 Custom, Forty-Eight, and Roadster - from the Indian market. The last ex-showroom price was Rs. 11,08,945 in Delhi.

The used market for the Roadster has remained buoyant through 2025-2026. Unlike many discontinued motorcycles where prices drop sharply, the Roadster holds value because of the limited supply of maintained examples and the absence of any direct new replacement. Buyers looking for a premium air-cooled 1200cc V-twin with USD suspension and twin-disc ABS have no new alternative in India - which continues to support used Roadster pricing above Rs. 7 Lakh for good condition examples.

## FAQs

**Is the Harley-Davidson Roadster discontinued?**
Yes, the Roadster was officially discontinued in India in April 2020 when Harley removed the entire air-cooled Sportster range from the Indian market. There is no plan to reintroduce the Roadster specifically. International reports indicate a new air-cooled Sportster 883 is expected globally in 2027, but India availability has not been confirmed.

**Is a new Harley-Davidson Sportster coming to India?**
Reports from Autocar India and international motorcycle media suggest Harley-Davidson is developing a revived air-cooled Sportster 883 at approximately USD 10,000 (roughly Rs. 8.5-9 Lakh) for a 2027 global reveal. An India launch has not been confirmed, and the new model will not be a direct Roadster replacement - it is expected to be a classically styled Sportster rather than a performance-focused variant.

**What is the current status of Harley-Davidson in India after the Roadster's discontinuation?**
Following the 2020 Sportster range discontinuation, Harley-Davidson India restructured through a Hero MotoCorp partnership. The X440 (440cc, Rs. 2.35-2.79 Lakh) targets the mid-range market, while the Sportster S (Rs. 15.49 Lakh) and Fat Boy cover premium segments. The sub-Rs. 12 Lakh Harley slot vacated by the Roadster remains unfilled by any new model.

## More
- [Overview](/bikes/harley-davidson/roadster)
- [Variants & Prices](/bikes/harley-davidson/roadster/variants)