2016 Auto Expo: UM Motorcycles To Debut In India

The highly anticipated Renegade range by UM Motorcycles – the Indian arm of the American motorcycle maker, UM International, LLC along with Lohia Auto will be finally launched at the 2016 Auto Expo. The American motorcycle brand is all set for a debut in India on 3rd February 2016 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The bike maker will launch their cruiser bike range comprising of the Renegade Sport S, Renegade Commando and Renegade Classic and the bookings will be open at the Auto Expo event itself.

Speaking about the unveil, Rajeev Mishra, director , UM India and AMEA (Asia, Middle East and Africa), said, “We are thrilled and excited to bring our world class Renegade range of cruisers, which have been designed and customised for the Indian market. The Renegade series will give Indian buyers a taste of high quality, world class cruisers which are built to tackle the diverse Indian terrain with ease and finesse. UM Motorcycles stand for design, innovation and quality all at affordable prices.  We are confident that India will be delighted with our product offerings. While this would be our second time at India’s Auto Expo, having already participated in the Auto Expo 2014, we are extremely excited to finally chart our official entry into India.”

The UM Renegade Commando is a cruiser with a 279cc single cylinder engine that produces 25PS at 8,500rpm and 21.8Nm at 7,000rpm. The motorcycle gets a six speed gearbox. Design wise it has a retro theme with wire spoke wheels shod with fat tyres.The Renegade Sport S and Renegade Classic also use the same engine.

The motorcycles will be built at Lohia Auto’s factory in Kashipur Uttarakhand. The company has begun appointing dealers and will expand its reach to small towns after setting up its network across major cities.  

ABOUT UM

UM is a motorcycle brand born in America and was first registered with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office by its founders, the Villegas Family, in the early 2000's.UM aims to position itself as a world leader in the motorcycle industry, establishing a strong, reliable network of suppliers and distributors along the way. With every sale, every service, every new design, UM takes one more innovative step towards exceeding ‘traditional’ standards of quality, service, and price.