DSK Motowheels to make 125 cc and 150 cc bikes
Motorcycling DSK Motowheels has plans of making introduce in the 125 cc and 150 cc segments bikes for India next two to three years.
Two-wheeler Company DSK Motowheels has plans of making in to 125 cc and 150 cc segments in next two to three years. New motorcycles would be manufactured under name DSK Hyosung. Currently, DSK Motowheels has a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembly line for manufacturing bikes in capacities of 250 cc to 650 cc at Wai, near Pune. Reportedly, this manufacturing unit has capability to produce 250 bikes every month.
Speaking about company's plans, DSK Motowheels Managing Director (MD) Shirish Kulkarni said, “We are planning to invest around Rs. 300 to Rs 350 crore for setting up our second plant in Maharashtra. Mostly we will be finalising the 100 acre land in Maharashtra itself. It will be highly automated plant with a paint shop. Probably the construction should commence in six to eight months from now.” Additionally to making bikes for domestic market, there are also plans to export 125 cc-150 cc bikes in future from new proposed plant. With respect to this, Kulkarni also added, “Initially, it will be an assembly plant. Hyosung world over has motorcycles with engine capacity ranging between 125 cc to 700 cc. We will start with 125 cc and 150 cc engines. In three to four years (from now), it will be a fully operational plant. We will manufacture premium motorcycles also.”
According to Kulkarni, there are 25 retail outlets in India for DSK products. Though, company has plans to add 10 more by December 2013 with special focus on tier-II Indian cities. From June 2012 till now, 1200 motorcycles have been sold by company and it aims to sell 2000 units by the end of 2013. Interestingly, industry expanded by 25% year-on-year, company recorded higher growth of 60% for previous year.
Currently, DSK Hyosung sells 250 cc base model GT250R at Rs 2.80 lakh along with 700 cc ST7 Cruiser bike for Rs 5.89 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is good for you to know that currently company is in process of expanding its portfolio, offering greater options to discerning Indian customers. Feature rich DSK bike in India will prove a big hit as affordable DSK bike price in India will make them affordable for price conscious customers. DSK bike features are easy to use so you enjoy wonderful riding.