If Harleys and Indians simply won’t cut It and productIon motorcycles In general are a bit too mainstream for you, Indian outfIt avantura cHoppers Is Here to cater to your made-to-order American taste
Now we all know what a ‘cruiser’ is, but the term ‘chopper’ motorcycle is one that’s relatively unheard of in India. And for good reason. See, a chopper is, by definition and design, very old-school and very radical. The traditional chopper has a large, air-cooled engine, looks overtly flashy, loud and is typically a terribly stiffride. The raked-out forks make the bike tough to turn at low speeds and cranky on curvy roads. The rear tyre basically tries to mimic that of a steamroller and sticks snug to the seat with little or no suspension movement. The level of chrome on these bikes is designed to blind the daylights out of you. The stretched handlebar position seems specifically designed to tire your shoulders quickly. Just as in the world of high fashion, comfort and functionality take a back seat to style on motorcycles of this calibre. But there’s a reason people ride motorcycles like this. It’s all about the style, the showmanship. Kind of like why some of the smarter gender wear heels.
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