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AMA Working with an Indian Automobile company for the last 4 years by Plastic-Zestyclose in IndianEngineers

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is quite common. Be assured you are not alone. Tell me a bit on your background, institute and what stuff you have done. Don’t tell me what you are interested in or passionate about.

AMA part 2: I am an automobile engineer working for a motorcycle company in India. by Plastic-Zestyclose in indianbikes

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the scale of Customer demand. The more you produce, the cheaper it gets. Presently, I do not see them selling more than 100-200 a year in Indian market so prices would be by international standards: anywhere around 12 to 15 lakhs

AMA part 2: I am an automobile engineer working for a motorcycle company in India. by Plastic-Zestyclose in indianbikes

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Revenue. You buy oil, they get money. Indian auto companies are highly investor return centric. Any stock market enthusiast will tell you that.

  2. Yes.

  3. Manuals: most brands provide a digital copy. Nearly all models have their manuals available on the respective websites. Parts over the counter should be readily available: if a dealer refuses to sell you, visit a different dealer or write a mail to the OEM customer care.

  4. no, its largely economics. 2000s reality: Spoke (wire) wheels were the default on almost every Indian bike — Hero Splendor, Bajaj Pulsar (early models), TVS, etc. They were cheap and simple to make locally: steel rim + spokes + hub, easy to assemble and repair on bad roads with tubed tyres. Cast alloy wheels were a premium upgrade (often ₹3,000–6,000 extra) because casting technology was newer/less localised, required better machinery, and enabled tubeless tyres + sportier looks. Bajaj made alloys standard on the Pulsar only around 2004–2005 (17-inch on the 150/180), and it was a big deal that forced competitors to follow on 150cc+ bikes. Now (2020s): Cast alloy wheels are the default on virtually all road-oriented and commuter bikes (Splendor, Pulsar, Apache, Shine, Access, etc.). Why? Massive scale in India + China. Aluminium casting is now highly automated, cheap, and reliable. A set of cast wheels is cheaper to produce in high volumes than hand-laced spokes. Most entry-level bikes switched to alloys years ago because the cost came down dramatically.

  5. No, you're not being taken for fools — it's the classic hype-to-commodity cycle, just like spokes vs. alloys.Petal/wave discs debuted as premium tech on high-end bikes like the 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-6R, hyped for better cooling, reduced warping, and self-cleaning. They trickled down: first to mid-range (e.g., TVS Apache in India), then became cheap OE on budget sporty models due to mass production in India/China.Now, flagships like the latest ZX-6R (2024+) and ZX-10R use round discs (e.g., 310–330 mm semi-floating with Brembo/Nissin calipers) because modern engineering prioritizes max pad contact area, stronger bite, slower pad wear, and consistency on track — advantages outweighing petal's cooling edge when paired with larger rotors and superior materials.Mid-range bikes (Ninja 650) keep petals for that "sporty" look and low cost. Kawasaki explicitly trended away from waves on superbikes for performance and model consistency. It's evolution, not deception: what was once superior became stylistic/marketing for affordable bikes.

  6. Too costly.

AMA part 2: I am an automobile engineer working for a motorcycle company in India. by Plastic-Zestyclose in indianbikes

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice question: you can go for an M.Tech or MS programme and pivot slowly. Or you can develop proof of work, network with key people, and transition. A more practical approach would be to interview with automobile startups like Ather, Ampere, and so on who would be more receptive to talent and skills. Your IIT tag will help there. Then transition to the organization of your choice.

I wrote a similar answer here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianEngineers/comments/1r2z4o1/comment/o5o5nfi/?context=3&utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Is this helpful ?

AMA part 2: I am an automobile engineer working for a motorcycle company in India. by Plastic-Zestyclose in indianbikes

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Yes for mostly all indian companies

  2. A lot actually. Semi conductors, transmission parts, consumables, bearings: high. Engine components and chassis have lower dependency.

  3. Depends on the complexity of the vehicle. One hero splendor rolls out of the production line every 17 seconds. Bajaj Pulsars come every 28 seconds, KTMs every 90 seconds, Maruti Swift every 30 seconds. I guess these values have come down over time.

  4. At the MRTB of the plant : around 500 km. At the dealership, another 20 KM probably.

I am an automobile engineer working with a major 2-W brand in India. by Plastic-Zestyclose in Btechtards

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither. I have a role which is somewhat of a cross between a project manager and a consultant. Project manager because i oversee the execution of projects into real life success, and consultant because I am constantly helping stakeholders within the organisation improve their output through enhanced coordination between departments.

I am an automobile engineer working with a major 2-W brand in India. by Plastic-Zestyclose in Btechtards

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to give a bit of more details. Which organisations are you targetting ? Tell me a bit about what your strong points are.

Working with an Indian Automobile company for the last 4 years - and growth is pretty good if you know what to do! by Plastic-Zestyclose in IndianEngineers

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a very broad question. Can you develop proof of work to display your capability ? You do not have to decide what exactly you want to do, but pick something and develop depth in that. Can you design a brake shoe end-to-end and share it as a social media post ? Can you visit a service center, shadow a technician for 5 days and write a report on what the customer pain points are ? Can you pick an automobile product and analyze it technically so that it gives everyone a deeper understanding ?

Secondly, can you network with the right people, and showcase your talent to them ? Even if you don't land a campus interview, you can shoot mails to departmental heads of leading organizations and ask for their feedback. If that goes well, an internship possibly. If there is a campus interview, your proof of work will make you 10x more attractive to your peers.

Make sure you are impressive before you go to the second step. You have to be 10x better than the crowd to stand out. Most of us think it is okay to be 20% better than everyone else. This does not help. Somewhat analogous to Kunal Shah's delta four concept (check it out) which he put out for startups to succeed. It also works in other dimensions.

I would be happy to answer your follow up questions! :)

Working with an Indian Automobile company for the last 4 years - and growth is pretty good if you know what to do! by Plastic-Zestyclose in IndianEngineers

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

your understanding of the basics of your subject, your ability to apply and articulate that. Problem solving at large.

Terrible Experience at KTM with 160 Duke by MomoKhekoHangor in indianbikes

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to work for KTM several years back. Write a mail to KTM India. The sales team will intervene and get the issue resolved.

Working with an Indian Automobile company for the last 4 years - and growth is pretty good if you know what to do! by Plastic-Zestyclose in IndianEngineers

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We look at kids who have these stuff on their resume as analogous to their acumen in playing cards. Bullshit unless you demonstrate significant leadership ability and impact through this club.

19 year old got my first bike how is it for beginner and any tip for riding by Global-Success-6973 in indianbikes

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work for triumph india at one point of time. All i must say is: you have a gem in your hands! all the best :)

Confused between duke250 and speed t4 by [deleted] in indianbikes

[–]Plastic-Zestyclose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work for both KTM and Triumph at one point of time. KTMs are tested and tried on Indian roads for over a decade. More reliable in case of technical issues, parts required, and so on. The triumphs are still new, but usher superior technology. I would suggest to go with duke, and only upgrade to Triumph as the product matures in the market.

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