Motorcycle enthusiasts are racing to Jaipur for bespoke bikes with an Indian ethos.
“India is the second largest motorcycle market in the world. Indians now have high disposable incomes, and though they have a plethora of international manufacturers to choose from, they yearn to break away from the mundane.
A bike is an object of beauty in every sense of the word. Whether you are admiring or riding one, you can completely lose yourself to the experience. The motorcycles we create at Rajputana Customs Motorcycles (RCM) reflect my sensibilities and taste — think subtle two tone paint jobs, minimal detailing, and old school design. Much like the architecture of forts and palaces in Rajasthan, we focus on its proportions, lines, and stance, without overdoing details, to bring out the beauty of a motorcycle.
Denne historien er fra October 2016-utgaven av BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider.
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