As a part of Navy Week celebrations, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles partners with the Indian Navy to announce, “Ride of the Marakkars”, an ongoing motorcycle rally, to give a tribute to India’s rich maritime heritage and the legacy of the iconic Kunjali Marakkars. Commenced on 2nd December from INS Kunjali in Mumbai with a convoy of 22 motorcycles, led by senior officers of the Indian Navy; this journey is also joined by BSA motorcycles for the first time.
“Ride of Marakkars”: Rally Details
To promote national pride, environmental sustainability, and community involvement, the rally will cover a round trip of 1,580 kms for ten days, making stopovers at Pune, Satara, Ratnagiri and Goa and finish at the point of origin on 11th December.
The journey includes stopover at historical maritime landmarks and conduct community outreach programmes by giving educational visits to schools and colleges across five cities, career guidance sessions highlighting opportunities in the Indian Navy, tree plantation initiatives and interactive sessions at historical naval sites.
Vishal Choudhary, Chief marketing officer of Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles said, “The ‘Ride of the Marakkars’ represents a significant milestone in our enduring partnership with the Indian Navy. This historic ride symbolizes the bridge we continue to build between India’s maritime defenders and the communities they protect. Our motorcycles embody the same values of reliability and excellence that the Indian Navy stands for.”
The ride captain, Lieutenant Commander Vishal Nair, of the Indian Navy said, “As we commemorate Navy Day, we are thrilled to join forces with Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles to honour the fearless spirit of the heroes of the Indian Navy. These Made-in-India motorcycles stand testament to our values of adventure, performance and respect for our cultural heritage. Together, we’re excited to connect with the young Indians who are driving the country’s future”.
Over ten days, 24 sailors from the Western Naval Command will journey along the beautiful Konkan coast, visiting important maritime locations and connecting with local communities and youth. The initiative focuses on promoting national pride, cultural heritage, and environmental sustainability through tree planting and outreach activities, inspiring patriotism and showcasing the Navy’s role in strengthening unity and fitness across the country.
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles have maintained a strong relationship with the Indian Armed Forces, from the INS Vikrant expedition to Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations and the Jawa 42 Tawang Edition.