Cleveland CycleWerks India will be launching the
Cleveland Ace and the Cleveland Misfit in February, at the 2018 India Auto
Expo.
The company has teamed up with Laish-Madison Motor
Werks (LMMW) for manufacturing, service and ride experience. LMMW has a
fully-integrated assembly facility in Pune. While the Ace has a scrambler
design, the Misfit is more of a cafe-racer.
The Cleveland Misfit employs a 223 cc OHV engine
with air cooling. The engine features a counterbalancer and is capable of
reaching speeds of over 112 kmph. The manufacturer estimated mileage stands at
34 kmpl. The powerplant makes 16.3 PS at 7,500 rpm, and 18 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The
engine pairs with a 5-speed transmission.
The Cleveland Ace gets a single cylinder 229.5 cc
mill that is good for 14.2 PS and 16.5 Nm. A 5-speed gearbox transmits the
power. The Ace Standard version comes with telescopic forks and upright riding
position, while the Ace Deluxe variant gets aluminium wheels, inverted forks, a
slightly raised front fender, wide bars, dual purpose tires, bigger brakes, and
a flat seat.
The bikes will primarily rival the Royal Enfield and
the UM Renegade range. The Misfit has the potential to be the least expensive
café racer if it is priced competitively. Expect more details about the
upcoming bikes at the show.
