Inconversation With Vimal Sumbly

We speak with the CEO of Triumph Motorcycles India about motorcycling and life!

xBhp had a chat with Vimal Sumbly, Managing Director of Triumph Motorcycles India, where he tells us about his love for motorcycles and how he got into the business. He also speaks about the success of Triumph in India:

xbhp: Which was your first motorcycle?

Vimal sumbly: I never owned a motorcycle when I was young. My relative had a motorcycle and whenever I got a chance, I’d take it out of his garage for a short spin. My first motorcycle was the Yamaha RX 100. And then I graduated to a 675. I love that bike.

xbhp: RX 100 was your first bike and then straight to a 675. nothing in between?

Vimal sumbly: I always worked for motorcycles. When I was in Bajaj I had a Pulsar, Avenger or KTM Duke to ride and when I moved to Triumph I had many bikes to ride. So, I never had to buy my own, I always had company bikes. I have been riding for almost 2 decades. In my office, there is a hanger for jackets but no place for a suit. You’ll never come and find suit, boot, and a tie here, it’ll always be riding jacket and riding gear.

xbhp: earlier you were with bajaj and now with triumph. Was it a conscious decision to join the motorcycling field or it just happened?