Sandhar Amkin Industries has unveiled its new Bluetooth-ready Honcho helmet range at the Auto Expo. The company says the new range of helmets comes with an optional Bluetooth speaker/microphone at prices starting at Rs 999.
The new range of Honcho helmets will be launched by March 2020, and will have a price range of around Rs 3,000 (with Bluetooth speaker/mic), and Rs 999 without the system. The helmets are lightweight (only 850gm) and available in three sizes – 570mm (M), 580mm (L) and 600mm (XL). The helmet features an anti-fog design, lockable visors for better vision, in addition to in-built provisions for Bluetooth connectivity and in-built air-filter.
Commenting on the new launch, Ayyushman Mehta, MD, Mavox Helmets, Sandhar Amkin, “We are happy to announce this series of helmets which is more appropriate, value for money and now we are focusing to assemble more safety helmets rather than rely on low-quality roadside helmets and hence, with our ‘Honcho series’ we aim to deliver the desired satisfaction to the Indian consumers who are looking for safe, styling yet accessible ISI-marked helmets at a very convenient price.”
Responding the company’s acceptance in the Indian market, Sandhar Amkin states that on the back of its value-for-money offering that incorporates safety, style and superior performance, it has been able to garner a good response.
At present, the company, which has a production capacity of around 2 million units, is already producing over 1,500 helmets a day, which translates to a capacity utilisation of around 547,000 units per annum. What’s more, the company says despite being just around a year old it has established OE partnerships with leading two-wheeler OEMs like Suzuki Motorcycle India, Ather Energy and Royal Enfield among others.
Sandhar Amkin says that it is the youngest ever company to get European certification for the helmets that the company is giving to Suzuki for its international operations.
It is confident that with the new products, OE partnerships, exports and increased focus on branded helmets, the company will see a pick up in demand.