Harley's exit and the future of American bikes in India Harley-Davidsonâs India exit is the latest in a series of unsuccessful forays by U.S. auto firms in the country. Reason: multiple trade irritants mar the Indo-U.S. relationship. Will Biden change it? Feb 21, 2021 Iconic Marvel superhero Captain America sports a never-say-die attitude, a deep sense of duty andâto no oneâs surpriseâa 1942 Harley-Davidson. Itâs tough to imagine the quintessential American war hero with anything other than the cult superbikeâthe brand, after all, has been synonymous with the ideas of strength, freedom, and machismo. Now, if only its cult status was enough to keep its engines running in India.