Auto Expo 2023: MBP To Bring A Harley-Davidson Rival

We brought the exclusive news of MBP entering India at the Auto Expo 2023, the company has now also teased a new cruiser that’ll debut at the event. The teaser showed the silhouette of a muscular cruiser and it’s pretty evident that it’s the MBP C1002V, a bike that was globally unveiled at EICMA last year.

What’s instantly noticeable is the C1002V’s authentic cruiser design, one that’d give the Harley-Davidson Nightster, errm, nightmares. It could even compel the Ducati Diavel fans to take a longer look. The motorcycle flaunts a laid-back riding triangle, blacked-out and brawny bodywork complete with fat tyres at both ends. Its overall styling is reminiscent of the Harley Davidson Nightrod.

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And if you thought that was interesting, wait till you hear what throbs underneath the sexy bodywork. It’s a 997cc liquid-cooled V-twin mill making 95PS and 102Nm and is paired to a six-speed gearbox. You get two 320mm disc brakes at the front and a 300mm one at the rear, with 18-inch wheels wrapped with fat 130- and 240-section tyres at the front and rear respectively. A 680mm seat height sounds inviting and even the ground clearance is a healthy 150mm. Even the 262kg kerb weight is fairly light for a cruiser.

And no, that’s not all! The MBP C1002V comes with a five-inch TFT that facilitates smartphone connectivity, navigation and a lot more. So does this excite us? Absolutely yes! We would love to see this muscular cruiser in India. If priced well, it could be a unique and feature-packed alternative to the Harleys and Indian motorcycles.