Introduction
Motorcycle or Bikes are the perhaps one of the most common
source of travel in India. While Motorcycles are mainly a luxury auto-mobile in
the developed world, where they are used mostly for recreation, as a lifestyle accessory
or a symbol of personal identity. In developing countries, like India motorcycles
are completely utilitarian due to lower prices and greater fuel economy.
Getting to
know about Bikes & their Accessories
Of all the motorcycles in the world, 58% are in the Asia
Pacific and Southern and Eastern Asia regions. India is the second largest motorcycle
consumer in the world. There are about 15 bike manufacturers in India
viz. Bajaj Auto, KTM Motorcycles, DSK Hyosung, Harley-Davidson India, Hero
MotoCorp, Honda, Mahindra 2 Wheelers, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph
Motorcycles India, TVS Motor, BMW Motorcycles, Yamaha & Piaggio. In fact it
not surprising to say that almost every second or third household in semi-urban
& urban India has bikes. This leads to huge and unprecedented demands for
after sales services, spare-parts & accessories.
In our post today we would discuss
Branded Bike Accessories which is fast growing
segment and is especially lucrative to youths. Gone are the days, when you just
buy a bike from dealer and use it. In today’s time, the accessories plays a
pivotal role in overall glamour & safety to bike riders.
Types of Motorcycle
Accessories
Nowadays, motorcycles are available in various shapes and
styles, depending upon their different tasks. Some motorcycles are designed for
long journeys, some for racing purposes, some for handling through urban
traffic while others for cruising and other purposes. This calls for great need
for Bike-accessories.
Windscreens : They
are adjusted in such a way that the rider gets shielded from the wind. It
maintains the flow of air and helps in better manoeuvring of the motorcycle.
They are generally made up of transparent plastic and are usually much shorter
than a seated rider.
Hand Grips : These
are used in covering the grip of the handle. They help the rider in having a
firm grip on the handle and protect the hand from slipping due to sweat or
other reasons. They also keep the hand of the rider warm even while driving in
cold conditions.
Seat Covers : Seat
covers are used to protect the seat from wear and tear and thus give the seat a
long life. They also provide high comfort and also act as waterproof during
rainy seasons.
Saddlebags : These
are usually located at the rear end of the bike. They are generally used in
storing various accessories and commodities.
Side Car : They
are attached to the side of the bike and are used for carrying extra
passengers. They have one wheel and can be easily removed or fitted from time
to time.
Bike Covers : They
are usually used to cover the bike, when it is parked outside. These bike
covers protects the bike from getting dirty from rain or dust.
Guidance to buy Bike Accessories in Delhi
Delhi is not just the capital of largest democratic country
in the world, it is also a hub for all biking activities and events. Today Delhi has most numbers of bikes than
any other city in India. That is not enough as along with the bikes comes the
huge demand for accessories. Almost every zone of Delhi has some form of
accessories showrooms catering to the needs of Bike riders. In out post today
we will guide you where to buy
best bike accessories in Delhi.
Karol Bagh – This
is a quintessential or Mecca of Biking accessories and
branded bike parts in Delhi. There are several whole-sale shops and dealers offering
bike-accessories at really affordable prices. One thing one should not forget
is to bargain for any product/ accessories you are planning to buy. By thumb
rule, bargain can range from 30% to 50% in most of the product line.
Some of our recommendations for bike accessories in Karol
Bagh are the following:
a) Moto Madness – Specializes in all forms
of wearable bike accessories, including helmets, gloves, jackets etc.
Address - 1/1, West Patel Nagar, Delhi,
Phone - (+91)-11-66889101
b)
Amba
Motorcycles – A small sized looking shop offering great deals and
specializes in almost all the accessories you are looking for your bike right
from mirrors, battery, lights, indicators, switches, shockers, foot rest, hub
covers & petrol tanks.
Address - No. 1073-75, Hardhian Singh Road,
Naiwala, Karol Bagh, Delhi, Phone – (+91)
– 08048412814
c)
Mxsmotosport – This is leading player in bike light’s
accessories. They are also known for Bar
ends, Disk plates, Foots Pegs, Bar Slider (Grips), Carbon parts, Chain covers, Chain
Tensiner, Security System for bikes, Side mirrors, Tail Lights for bikes, Tank
pads, Wheel Strips, Horns, Accessories (Funky stuff), DIY & Alloy wheel
(Spinners) are to name few.
Address - 1617 / 32 Nai Wala, Shri Kishan
Dass Road, Karol Bagh, Opp. Hotel Kabila,
New Delhi, Phone – (+91)- 11-45604388
Kashmere Gate –
This is a popular accessories
destination not just for cars but also for bikes. There are 100s of shops and
dealers and it easily accessible from Old Delhi Railway station. One can also
get down from Kashmere Gate metro station and walk about 300 mts to reach this
biggest auto wholesale market in India. There is no way to categorize which are
the best dealers here, as most of the deals are cracked through bargains.
Some of our recommendations for bike accessories in Kashmere
Gate are the following:
a)
Motomax
Enterprise – Founded in 2013 this place is quite known in the bike
circuits. They are mostly known for their foray into Polish, Cleaners. Apart
from that they deals in helmets.
Address - 947/948, Tilak Gali, Hamilton
Road, Kashmere Gate, Kashmere Gate Metro Station , Delhi, Phone- (+91)
-11 - 11-66739492
b)
Sharma
Brothers – Another famous name on Hamilton road, Kashmere Gate is of Sharma
brothers. They are deal in all kinds of bike accessories ranging from hand
grips, saddlebags and seat covers.
Address - 1054, Kashmere Gate, Delhi, Phone-
(+91) -11-23936724
Lajpat Nagar –
This is one of the most prominent places in South Delhi known for its huge car
&
bike-parts market. Easily accessible by roads and metro – Lajpat Nagar draws
bike lovers from South, Central and East Delhi.
Some of our recommendations for bike accessories in Lajpat
Nagar are the following:
a)
Mad Over
Bikes – As the name suggests, this is a hub of biking accessories in
Lajpat. They are known mostly for their Helmets. Apart from Helmet other
accessories like bike covers, polish, lights, rider accessories and alloys are
also their key USP.
Address
- B-93,
Opposite BSES Office, Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, Phone- (+91) - 98990 98991
Conclusion
Delhi is paradise for bike lovers. Anywhere may you roam in
the city, the bike accessories & deals are never far away. All you have to
do is to go to right shops and follow below tips:
1)
Bargain the best
2)
Check out parts for any kind of imitations & ratings on dealers online ( most of them
are listed )
3)
Always collect a bill
Drive safe & always wear a helmet.
