Big Dog Motorcycles Unveil Rs 59 lakh Custom Chopper

US-based custom motorcycle maker Big Dog Motorcycles unveiled a one of its kind custom chopper to be sold in India. The motorcycle, priced at Rs 59 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), is powered by an 1807cc, 45-degree V-twin from S&S Superslider.

Big Dog Motorcycles is brought to India by Big Motorcycle Company.

"Our bikes are targeted at the discerning motorcycle lover. These are completely homologated bikes, and are road-legal, unlike many custom builds you see here around India. The entire bikes are custom built, and we offer several options - from choice of engines, to paint schemes and graphics," said Samar JS Sodhi, Founder, Big Motorcycle Company.

(Powered by 1807cc V-twin engine)

Power is transmitted through a six-speed transmission and on to the rear wheel by a belt drive. The bike, weighing all of 475kg looks like quite a handful to handle. Of course, we have yet to ride the bike to make any comment on performance and handling, but these choppers are more about making a statement than pure performance.

(Big Dog Motorcycles custom chopper)

Founded in 1994, Wichita, Kansas-based Big Dog claims to be the seller of the largest number of road-legal custom motorcycles worldwide. Among the customizing options, Big Dog offers at least 69 paint and graphic options and a wide selection of accessories, including custom seats, exhausts, grips, storage bags, sissy bars and windshields. In India, Big Dog is targeting high net worth individuals and expects to sell around six bikes a year.