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Street Rod News & Updates
₹5.99 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 749cc
- Weight
- 238kg
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Harley-Davidson Street Rod - News & Updates
The Harley-Davidson Street Rod's story in India spans roughly two years of active sales and a legacy that continues on the used market. Here's a timeline of key developments:
March 2017 - India Launch at ₹5.86 Lakh: Harley-Davidson unveiled the Street Rod globally with India as the primary market. The bike was assembled locally at H-D's Bawal facility in Haryana, which helped keep costs down. The launch price of ₹5,86,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) was aggressive for the hardware on offer, and early reviews were largely positive.
2017-2018 - Price Reduction: Harley-Davidson reduced the Street Rod's ex-showroom price in a bid to drive volumes amid increasing competition from European and Japanese rivals in the ₹3-7 lakh segment. The revised pricing made the bike more competitive but couldn't significantly shift sales numbers.
2018 - Global Brake Recall: Harley-Davidson issued a global recall covering Street models, including the Street Rod, to address a brake caliper piston corrosion issue. The condition - more prevalent in coastal or high-humidity regions - could cause brake pads to drag. Indian owners were advised to visit authorised service centres for inspection and rectification at no charge.
2019 - Discontinuation: As part of a broader global restructuring, Harley-Davidson discontinued the Street Rod alongside several other models in its India lineup. The company shifted its India strategy toward premium imported models and the eventual Hero-Harley X440 partnership.
Official Updates (4)
Harley-Davidson discontinued the Street Rod in India in 2019 following a global product line restructuring, ending local sales of the 749cc street fighter just two years after its March 2017 launch.
Harley-Davidson issued a global safety recall in 2018 covering the Street Rod and Street 750 models to address brake caliper piston corrosion, which could cause brake pads to drag - particularly affecting bikes in coastal regions of India.
Harley-Davidson reduced the ex-showroom price of the Street Rod in India during 2018, trimming it to ₹5,99,000 from the original launch price of ₹5,86,000, in a bid to improve sales volumes against increasing competition.
Harley-Davidson launched the Street Rod in India in March 2017 at ₹5,86,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), positioning it as its most performance-focused affordable motorcycle with 43mm USD forks, dual Brembo front discs, and 68 bhp from the 749cc Revolution X V-twin.
For prospective Street Rod buyers in 2025, the discontinuation news is the most practically significant update. It means no new stock, no manufacturer warranty, and a reliance on H-D dealership parts availability which has become inconsistent since the production ended. The brake recall from 2018 is an important historical note - confirm with any seller that the recall was completed on their specific VIN before purchase. Harley-Davidson India's customer support can cross-check recall completion status with the VIN number.