TVS to launch Apache in US of America!!

safari_lover · 17th December 2008, 10:44

Classis Motorworks, the importer of Royal Enfield bikes in the US is considering to launch TVS bikes, specifically the Apache, there.

source: TVS to roll on Apache land

I think this is great news. TVS will have to produce newer and better bikes to get a hold in the US market and we can expect some spill outs of this in India as well

sridhga · 17th December 2008, 11:26

Wishing good luck to TVS for their global aspirations and spirits. That reminds me of the story of Honda which entered to US market making underpowered bikes. And today they are making such wonderful cars in the US

benbsb29 · 17th December 2008, 11:28

Would people even buy such bikes in the US? Just wondering.

hillram · 17th December 2008, 11:38

I dont think Apache will sell in US.Imagine its the land of Harleys and Apache will look so puny and under powered.TVS is making a serious mistake.

swathyd · 17th December 2008, 11:42

Recession may help tvs to make an impact with apache . US citizens are looking at alternative ways of cheaper transport . Motor bikes are the easy answer for this . They offer low ownership and maintenance cost , a huge advantage when compared to the suv s' they own .

bblost · 17th December 2008, 11:55

Indian are buying more cars.
Americans will be buying more bikes.

world turning around.

srishiva · 17th December 2008, 11:58

People are buying scooters in the U.S. So why not bikes ? The great fuel economy would be a booster for atleast office commutes.

xxaarraa · 17th December 2008, 11:58

Not a bad move, but doomed to fail. Even the venerable Ninja 250 never had a great uptake in the US where smaller bikes are genuinely unsafe at highway speeds of 70-90 mph.

Technocrat · 17th December 2008, 12:20

Well they do need bikes for Pizza Delivery dont they

Remember spidey on luna like thing, may be in Spiderman 10 you will find him riding an Apache

xxaarraa · 17th December 2008, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Well they do need bikes for Pizza Delivery dont they

Remember spidey on luna like thing, may be in Spiderman 10 you will find him riding an Apache

eh, that's the same market Mahinda Scorpio pik-up and Tata Ace Electric are targeting! If they ever launch in the US like they are supposed to.

Bluu · 17th December 2008, 12:27

The current Apache will fail but a slightly more robust version might do well. I agree with xxaarraa that freeways are crazy dangerous in the US and need a confidence-inspiring ride.

jango · 17th December 2008, 13:52

Few Pics of my friends bull in TX, USA.

I wonder how TVS will do in the US

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2StrokeJunkie · 17th December 2008, 13:59

^ u shouldve put 2 dots and a smiley on ur friends face , would have looked like santa claus in keeping with the season .

gkrishn · 17th December 2008, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by jango

Few Pics of my friends bull in TX, USA.

I wonder how TVS will do in the US

If not for the civic, that pic could have, very well been taken here in india.

safari_lover · 17th December 2008, 14:18

Apache in it's current form may not succeed. But there is so much talk of the new Apache with higher cc engines and ABS, etc. These might have a chance, IMHO.

Nevertheless, this would give them an opportunity to work for better and more powerful bikes. As a Lecturer of mine used to say, 'We all work only under pressure!'

17th December 2008, 10:44	#1
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 785 Times	TVS to launch Apache in US of America!! Classis Motorworks, the importer of Royal Enfield bikes in the US is considering to launch TVS bikes, specifically the Apache, there. source: TVS to roll on Apache land I think this is great news. TVS will have to produce newer and better bikes to get a hold in the US market and we can expect some spill outs of this in India as well Last edited by safari_lover : 17th December 2008 at 10:46.
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17th December 2008, 11:26	#2
sridhga BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 194 Thanked: 51 Times	Wishing good luck to TVS for their global aspirations and spirits. That reminds me of the story of Honda which entered to US market making underpowered bikes. And today they are making such wonderful cars in the US
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17th December 2008, 11:28	#3
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,103 Thanked: 14,184 Times View My Garage	Would people even buy such bikes in the US? Just wondering.
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17th December 2008, 11:38	#4
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	I dont think Apache will sell in US.Imagine its the land of Harleys and Apache will look so puny and under powered.TVS is making a serious mistake.
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17th December 2008, 11:42	#5
swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 26 Times	Recession may help tvs to make an impact with apache . US citizens are looking at alternative ways of cheaper transport . Motor bikes are the easy answer for this . They offer low ownership and maintenance cost , a huge advantage when compared to the suv s' they own .
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17th December 2008, 11:55	#6
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,284 Thanked: 17,942 Times View My Garage	Indian are buying more cars. Americans will be buying more bikes. world turning around.
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17th December 2008, 11:58	#7
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,372 Thanked: 2,260 Times	People are buying scooters in the U.S. So why not bikes ? The great fuel economy would be a booster for atleast office commutes.
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17th December 2008, 11:58	#8
xxaarraa BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lot of places Posts: 140 Thanked: 14 Times	Not a bad move, but doomed to fail. Even the venerable Ninja 250 never had a great uptake in the US where smaller bikes are genuinely unsafe at highway speeds of 70-90 mph.
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17th December 2008, 12:20	#9
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,770 Thanked: 2,705 Times	Well they do need bikes for Pizza Delivery dont they Remember spidey on luna like thing, may be in Spiderman 10 you will find him riding an Apache
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17th December 2008, 12:27	#11
Bluu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 247 Thanked: 98 Times	The current Apache will fail but a slightly more robust version might do well. I agree with xxaarraa that freeways are crazy dangerous in the US and need a confidence-inspiring ride.
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17th December 2008, 13:52	#12
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Few Pics of my friends bull in TX, USA. I wonder how TVS will do in the US
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2StrokeJunkie BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wakanda Posts: 319 Thanked: 361 Times View My Garage	^ u shouldve put 2 dots and a smiley on ur friends face , would have looked like santa claus in keeping with the season .
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17th December 2008, 14:18	#15
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 785 Times	Apache in it's current form may not succeed. But there is so much talk of the new Apache with higher cc engines and ABS, etc. These might have a chance, IMHO. Nevertheless, this would give them an opportunity to work for better and more powerful bikes. As a Lecturer of mine used to say, 'We all work only under pressure!' Last edited by safari_lover : 17th December 2008 at 14:20.
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