Harley Davidson Street
General Information:
The Street 750 is the only Harley Davidson motorcycle that has been specifically designed while keeping India as a major market. It made its world debut at the 2014 Auto Expo in New Delhi as the entry-level bike in Harley’s portfolio. The American cult manufacturer had previously started developing products under the Dark Custom motorcycle range that is specifically oriented at young riders in developing countries like India. The main purpose of a bike like the HD Street 750 is to engage and add new riders onto the Harley Davidson bandwagon, and give them a feel of what is it like to ride a Harley.
Design:
- Despite being a product of the HD lineup, the Street doesn’t really enjoy the eminent road presence that comes bundled with its elder brothers
- The bike is lower slung, with a round headlamp at the front that is surrounded by a fender, while the rear gets slim taillights, along with a rather ugly saree guard
- While most products from the American manufacturer are decorated with ample amount of chrome parts, the Street gets absolutely no chrome at all, owing to its Dark custom bike feel
- Harley is offering the Street with just two paint schemes : black and red
- Though it adorns the Harley moniker, the Street gets compact dimensions, as it is 2225 mm in length and 815 mm in width
Power & Performance:
Press the self starting plug and the first thing you will notice is a lack of the Harley trademark thump from the exhaust. This lack of thump continues across the rev range, though the bike never feels out of power at any point. The engine is tuned to serve both city and highway rides and does it with ease, while the gearbox does get snappy a bit too often.
Displacement | 749 cc |
Power | 47 hp |
Torque | 60 Nm |
Transmission | 6-Speed |
Acceleration (0-60 kmph) | 5.6 Seconds |
Fuel Economy (kmpl) | 30 kmpl |
Braking & Handling:
- Having been designed specifically for the Indian market, the Street 750 feels at home in Indian driving conditions
- A higher ground clearance helps the bike to conquer untouched territories with ease
- A lower seat height and forward placed foot pegs provide an extremely comfortable riding stance, though the pillion would have been happier with a bit more padding on the seats
- The front and rear disc brakes provide enough bit and are capable of handling emergency stops, but the rear brakes are prone to get locked frequently
What To Opt For:
Being powered by a significantly larger engine, the Street must be insured under a zero-depreciation cover
- With prices touching the 5 lakhs on-road, an Anti-Theft pack is highly recommended
- Opting for a comprehensive insurance cover can further go a long way in helping you maintain your beloved commuter
