Harison Motors makes their maiden entry in India with the launch of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ranging from 50cc to 200cc.
The range includes four models namely Junior (50cc), Striker (110 cc), Fighter (150 cc) and Terminator (200 cc). The company provides the ATVs with warranty and free services.
The company will start a plant at Karad which will be commissioned by March 2012 and will have a capacity to produce 15,000 ATVs per month. The ATVs
Official press release
Pune-based Harison motors; an Indo-overseas techno venture has launched four models of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ranging from 50 cc to 200 cc, at a press conference in the city today. Positioned under the FUNTY brand, the ATVs are named Junior (50cc), Striker (110 cc), Fighter (150 cc) and Terminator (200 cc). Funty, an All Terrain Vehicle is a fun and utility sporty vehicle, which can be used for sheer fun, off road utility, transportation, adventurous sports. It offers thrill, luxury and status symbol with pride ownership. It is increasingly used in locations like beaches, hilly tracks, sand-dunes, and other such areas that offer an interesting setup for biking.
A unique feature of Funty is that the company will be offering a 1-year warranty on the ATV. Harison motors Pvt Ltd (HMPL) is first company in India, to launch ATV with warranty and free services. Once the plant at Karad is commissioned by March 2012, it will have a capacity to produce 15,000 ATVs per month. Apart from ATVs, the plant will produce 2.5 lakh Motorcycles, Scooter for first year. In the initial phase, Funty will be sold in entire Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat & Goa through authorised dealer network. Next year Harison Motors will expand to North India and South India. Meanwhile company will sell and service Funty, any where in India, as per demand.HMPL is the Indo-overseas techno venture and its first ATV Company in India having exclusive dealerships. HMPL pays highest dealer margin along with showroom rent, staff salary and other incentives to dealer.
At the launch event, Mr J S Bhavnani, Chairman, Harison Motors, said, “Harison Motors will offer quality, features and benefits, never experienced by Indian consumers earlier. The ‘funmatic’ engine of Funty will offer different ways to express the joy of rider. Our motto is quenching the thirst of Indian Motor Sports enthusiasts!”
“The USP of Funty is that it’s an off road vehicle and so does not require driving licence so any person can ride it. Our market research says youth between the ages of 18–35 will be our target customer. Alongwith corporate customers like resorts, adventure clubs we are expecting aspiring youth from urban & rural market and also focusing rich farmers who love to be known for their life style,” said Piyush Jha, PRO, Harison Motors. Harison Motors has worked towards localising Funty, but has given detailed attention to the quality. This is quite visible once you have a look at the four models which display superior quality and high finishing standards.
Also, a loan & exchange mela has been organised between June 13 to 15 by HMPL at Digambar Naik Hall, Kothrud. In this mela, customers will get pre-decided exchange price for their old two wheelers for example Activa- Rs 40,000, Bajaj Pulsar-Rs 65,000, Splendor Rs 45,000, etc which will be directly reduced from the purchase price of the selected Funty ATV.
About the 4 Funty models:
1) Funty Junior
>50 cc single-cylinder, 2.2kW, 4-stroke air-cooled engine, CVT transmission
> Intended for kids
> Rugged tubular chassis and a central mono-suspension
>Ignition water protector and tubeless tyres
2) Funty Striker
> 110 cc single-cylinder, 4.6 kW, 4-stroke air-cooled engine, three forward and one reverse gear transmission
>Automatic clutch
> Puncture-resistant tyres
>Instrumentation includes a digital meter with a gear indicator, tachometer, odometer, speedometer, trip meter, battery voltage, petrol indicator
>Front suspension comprises twin suspension, while rear is central mono-suspension
3) Funty Fighter
> 150 cc single-cylinder, 7.2 kW, 4-stroke air-cooled engine
>Auto-gears, anti-theft lock, front dual disc brake
> Unique feature- Combo brake control and a combo brake lock, the rear has a centralised disc brake
> Suspension made up of twin gas filled dampers at dampers at front
>Capable of seating 2, it has a handy front and reverse shift lever with auto clutch
4) Funty Terminator
>200 cc single-cylinder, 11.5 kW, 4-stroke air-cooled engine
>Rugged tubular chassis, Front dual disc brakes, rear centralised disc brakes,
>High-tensile rough and tough chain
>Anti-theft lock, water-proof fuel tank, puncture-resistant tubeless tyres
>4 speed gears and one reverse gear
>Central mono-suspension, gas-filled twin suspension