First of all, these electric bicycles start at a whopping INR 40,000. While that is the same price as a high-end smartphone today, in the heat of India, we doubt too many people are going to be willing to pay that much for a bicycle they can only ride for a few months every year.

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While this certainly is a great initiative by the Bollywood superstar, we wonder whether these cycles are going to find many takers. Here's a little more about the cycles.

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The cycles are called the BH27 and BH12 and have top speeds of 30 and 25 km/h respectively. They are available in white, yellow, red, and black.

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One good thing about these ARAI certified cycles is that you won't need a driving license to ride them on the streets. The cycle can switch from manual to battery powered propulsion at the click of a button.

Do you think this cycle is going to do well in India? What are your thoughts?