USA: American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson is developing the 338R and 500R models. The 500R will be modeled after the Benelli Leoncino 500 Scrambler, while the former will be based on QJ Motor's SV300 cruiser.

The Chinese government has given Harley the green signal to start production of the bikes. The pair won't be hitting our shores anytime soon though.

The Harley-Davidson 338R will feature a round headlight, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a rider-only saddle, dual side-slung exhaust and blacked-out multi-spoke wheels.

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On the other hand, the 500R will feature designer wheels, single exhaust, single piece seat and high-set handlebars. The sizes of both the bikes will be made public when they are made public.

The Harley-Davidson 338R should be powered by a 296cc, V-twin engine with a top output of around 29.6 horsepower. On the other hand, the 500R will feature a 500cc engine that will generate around 46.8 horsepower.

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The Harley-Davidson 338R and 500R will feature disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with ABS for better road handling to ensure the safety of the rider.

In the former, telescoping front forks and dual rear shock absorbers will be in charge of the suspension. The latter will get a rear mono-shock unit in the meantime.

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Availability and pricing of the Harley-Davidson 338R and 500R will be made public at the time of their debut. He is not expected to visit India any time soon.