June 2015: UM Motorcycles To Launch Renegade Commando

The American cruiser motorcycle manufacturer has introduced itself in the country in the Delhi Auto Expo, 2014, by showcasing its amazingly designed cruiser motorcycle, named as Renegade Commando. Recently, the firm has announced that it is planning to foray over the Indian cruiser market by introducing its 400cc cruiser motorcycle by the mid of the fiscal year, 2015. The Renegade Commando would be the firm's flagship offering for the Indian product portfolio. Apart from the introduction of the cruiser motorcycle, the firm is also planning to spread its network all across the country by opening utmost 75 dealerships in 50 major cities.

UM Renegade Commando

Getting into the technical details of the upcoming cruiser, the Renegade Commando is featuring a powerful 400cc displaced engine. The firm will also be offering various safety features such as dual disc brakes and ABS. It is also loaded with several enhanced technological components. The UM Motorcycles has entered the Indian market by having a joint venture with the Lohia Motorcycles. In order to expand the business and product line-up, both the companies are looking to invest close to Rs 120 crores.

UM Renegade Commando

Currently, the UM Motorcycles is utilizing the Kashipur, Uttarakhand located Lohia's manufacturing facility. The Kashipur located Lohia manufacturing facility has a capacitive production of 1 lakh units per year. The UM Motorcycles is headquartered in Miami, United States. Apart from the cruiser motorcycles, it is also manufacturing street motorcycles, dual sports motorcycles and cruiser line-up.

The 400cc cruiser motorcycle, Renegade Commando, will be rivaling with Royal Enfield cruiser and various other motorcycles offered by the national and international two-wheeler manufacturers.