[sunilp.rao]

Originally Posted by nik hill

I finally took the plunge and booked the renegade sport orange online.
Looking forward to get back to biking once again

Hey, Congratulations. I also have been contemplating the same. I would however would like to wait for reviews and then take the plunge. When is the delivery expected?

[nik hill]

Originally Posted by sunilp.rao

Hey, Congratulations. I also have been contemplating the same. I would however would like to wait for reviews and then take the plunge. When is the delivery expected?

The delivery is expected in June this year.

[indigo74]

Originally Posted by nik hill

Welcome to the gang. That makes it a total of three on team bhp who have booked it. Heartiest congrats.
Which model and which colour did you book.

hi,
Thanks for the warm welcome. I booked deep green and commando model.I am not sure if deep green is allowed in India,still waiting for the delivery.

[nik hill]

Originally Posted by indigo74

hi,
Thanks for the warm welcome. I booked deep green and commando model.I am not sure if deep green is allowed in India,still waiting for the delivery.

The company confirmed that they will be supplying this colour and the very fact that they have taken your booking confirms it further.

[indigo74]

That is a good news indeed. My sincere hope is that the company is here for a long run and there won't be any problem with the spares later.

[nik hill]

The company has still not confirmed my booking id. Anybody who can show the way ahead?

[nik hill]

Originally Posted by nik hill

The company has still not confirmed my booking id. Anybody who can show the way ahead?

Finally the company decided to honour me and my booking with a booking id. Got it today via twitter.

[indigo74]

That's a good news. Now the waiting starts. I got a mail after booking ,that they will commence deliveries from 16th May and my bike shall be delivered to me by June 15th. Let's see.
Abhay.

[The Great]

UM Motorcycles India has set up 25 dealerships across India, with 6 alone in Maharashtra.

Source

[howler]

Originally Posted by nik hill

UM is an American company which has set up a manufacturing unit in partnership with Indian partner lohia. The arrangement is something similar to the one between BMW-TVS.

Nothing American about this company , do a little digging . Chinese food with an American flag may be a hint , there's nothing that marketing cannot hide

[pamiboy]

Originally Posted by howler

Nothing American about this company , do a little digging . Chinese food with an American flag may be a hint , there's nothing that marketing cannot hide

Where did you get this information from? FWIW I think the motorcycles look pretty decent and the company seems to have a healthy variety of sport bikes, scooters, cruisers and commuter bikes. At least they have the first mover advantage in India. Will have to wait and see.

[howler]

Originally Posted by pamiboy

Where did you get this information from? FWIW I think the motorcycles look pretty decent and the company seems to have a healthy variety of sport bikes, scooters, cruisers and commuter bikes. At least they have the first mover advantage in India. Will have to wait and see.

They are a distributor based out of the US that buys products from China , they are not a automobile company in any sense. If it is purely the looks you are basing your decision on then I guess our tastes are poles apart too , their products are extremely tacky looking and will cater to a certain segment , no offence. You should research a bit on the net about what UM really is . Good luck !
Ps: and the arrangement is absolutely nothing like the BMW-TVS one , those are actual motor bike manufacturers with joint R&D , unlike these two jokers

[pamiboy]

I had a cursory look at their company website. Yes, on closer inspection they expose their tacky side. I was under the impression that they were a historical manufacturer based in US (which I've never heard about ) as claimed in their official website. I couldn't find much information from any other site. From what you are saying this looks like a real bad deal then. Chinese junk at American prices .

[nik hill]

Originally Posted by pamiboy

I had a cursory look at their company website. Yes, on closer inspection they expose their tacky side. I was under the impression that they were a historical manufacturer based in US (which I've never heard about ) as claimed in their official website. I couldn't find much information from any other site. From what you are saying this looks like a real bad deal then. Chinese junk at American prices .

Well today a large part of manufacturing for many global brands happen in China,
for example the iconic iphone is made in China
, does that make apple a Chinese company?

Secondly China manufactures all kind of goods depending on the amount a company is willing to pay including for quality control. In any case the bikes are to be manufactured in India by Lohias so how relevant is the Chinese connection?

No doubt that it is not a renowned global brand and being American does not mean assured good quality either.

We should wait for the products to be available for test rides and then take a call.

Originally Posted by howler

They are a distributor based out of the US that buys products from China , they are not a automobile company in any sense. If it is purely the looks you are basing your decision on then I guess our tastes are poles apart too , their products are extremely tacky looking and will cater to a certain segment , no offence. You should research a bit on the net about what UM really is . Good luck !
Ps: and the arrangement is absolutely nothing like the BMW-TVS one , those are actual motor bike manufacturers with joint R&D , unlike these two jokers

[skoda0505]

Hi nik_hill, did you get the delivery of your bike? There is no information on the internet on any progress on this front.