tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post6033934549642368593..comments2024-01-26T10:57:33.473+05:30Comments on Motorcyclist At Large: Ducati comes to Indiarearsethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436775522778611766noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post-25426916949859969912010-01-06T12:08:15.061+05:302010-01-06T12:08:15.061+05:30What sickens me is the IDIOT Indian governments de...What sickens me is the IDIOT Indian governments determination to hold customs duties at a whopping 60% Base duty and with +++ additional Countervailing duties and cesses and taxes and what have you not, the total coming to close to 120% on the CIF value of the vehicle .<br />RIDICULOUS !!! <br />WHats the point when NO indian manufacturer is anywhere near this kind of product for generic R&D and production ?! The three Indian manufacturers that have done some R&D Bajaj (now Royal Enfield - after 60 years of selling the same wine in new bottles) and TVS are all fooling about in the SINGLE CYLINDER 100 - 500 cc space with absolutely NO real interest in higher capacity MODERN tech machines - so WHO is our Government protecting vis a vis local manufacturers (which is the ONLY reason a country should have high duties and countervailing duties imposed on an imported product) <br />The old minded thinking in New Delhi should now be put to pasture - the key guilty in this are Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of Finance and Ministry of HEavy Industries (where these jokers came into making motorcycle import policy i will never know) <br />This is ALL for the benefit of FALSE protection of Indian manufacturersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593060907299075819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post-28604345539117557712008-06-11T10:49:00.000+05:302008-06-11T10:49:00.000+05:30Your breakdown of prices was informative. However ...Your breakdown of prices was informative. However you are calculating as per the US MSRP of $15000. These Ducatis in India are coming straight from factory not bought at MSRP from US. So the cost price should drop to somewhere around $11-12000. that's 5 lacs + duties and taxes based on that figure. <BR/><BR/>Ducati India is just planning to fleece the id!ots who want to buy the most expensive bike for snob value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post-29213383940609765562008-05-30T03:05:00.000+05:302008-05-30T03:05:00.000+05:30From personal experiennce i would agree. Recently ...From personal experiennce i would agree. Recently got to put in some fast laps around the chennai track on a friends 1098S (write up here: http://killerdude.net/trackdaymar2008.aspx), and though its no doubt a pretty special machine, i would rather put that money into doing up one of the jap bikes. <BR/><BR/>KillerKillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104528661867478964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post-29274521973073912582008-05-29T19:44:00.000+05:302008-05-29T19:44:00.000+05:30surprised eh!..... the dollar vs. pound conversion...surprised eh!..... the dollar vs. pound conversion rate got me too....<BR/>I was checking out if it was possible to afford an SV650 after import duties....<BR/>www.suzukicycles.com says anywhere between 6000$ and 7000$ between the various versions.<BR/>MCN says 4600 pounds....<BR/>now thats 1.5 lakh diffrence before taxes.... :(Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540798634764832698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post-75165638597621251802008-05-29T02:00:00.000+05:302008-05-29T02:00:00.000+05:30you do know that completely different set of rules...you do know that completely different set of rules apply to the uber-rich folks?? the entire concept & value of money changes & none of your thoughtful analysis applies to shopping ... <BR/><BR/>yes it can seem to be an unfair world but take heart that everyone does get their karmic justice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post-54410024292150709402008-05-28T14:21:00.000+05:302008-05-28T14:21:00.000+05:30Hi,I am an avid reader of urs and Payeng’s Blog!!…...Hi,<BR/>I am an avid reader of urs and Payeng’s Blog!!… U guys have been an inspiration for me to write a blog expressing the views of an amateur on the Indian bikes and cars. Just when I was starting to write regularly, I moved to US a month back. The saddest part is, this is the most happening time in India with gr8 newz like Ducati, Yamaha R15 launches. But, I guess I wont miss the action as u r always there 2 keep me updated. Of course , all of us are sad that Payeng is closing down his blog.<BR/><BR/>As you said Rearset, that sports bikes are a lot cheaper in US compared to the price in India. But they dont sell as good as the cars here. You find the bikes are restricted to the enthusiast crowd. Perhaps it is because the fairly good infrastructure here. Roads are so good that if you don’t drive at the required speed you are fined! Mind you, not fined because you are speeding but because you are slow, slower than the traffic. With such good roads, one really needs guts and as well as talent to ride at high speeds on these freeways here. Also, its imperative that you should have your protective biking accessories on, before you take the bike from the garage. Not to forget, the huge bucks, insurances are going to cost each month.<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, that’s good news for people like me, the dreamers!…Coz someday I could save enough money here to buy a bike for $15k, banking on the ability to save money faster in $ than in Rs. I will probably not need to wait my lifetime to get the bike, which I have to, if I am in India. But then, like everyone, I am also just dreaming and being too optimistic! For all I know, I could return back home to India even before I save enough for an R1 or Ducati replica to put on my desk!Winderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047209589299159851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post-44788111997282287652008-05-28T12:30:00.000+05:302008-05-28T12:30:00.000+05:302008 Ninja 250R..where art thou..??2008 Ninja 250R..<BR/><BR/>where art thou..??Payenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904144587086282411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post-70936644535735787742008-05-27T17:19:00.001+05:302008-05-27T17:19:00.001+05:30Big Bucks for Big Bikes - rhyms well though!!!! :D...Big Bucks for Big Bikes - rhyms well though!!!! :D<BR/><BR/>But yeah these Exotics still remains a far cry for us!! Even the first R1 hasn't hit the Delhi roads yet from the Yamaha Showrooms!!<BR/><BR/>But still the HotSteppers are great to be with.Sajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008600027091504649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612698.post-15008238676966421402008-05-27T17:19:00.000+05:302008-05-27T17:19:00.000+05:30Leaving the feel good factor and all that, what am...Leaving the feel good factor and all that, what am i left with?<BR/><BR/>I still have nothing to buy in the 1.5 to 2L bracket, and i am willing to put my money down right now.<BR/><BR/>Sorry saar, but this news doesn't have that effect, atleast on me. Im not going to have that chilled one. (Well, i will, but no toast to ducati ;-)Hrishihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900920062046980489noreply@blogger.com