Indian Navy & Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles Commence 10-Day Motorcycle Rally For 53rd Navy Day

The rally commenced on December 2 from INS Kunjali in Mumbai with a convoy of 22 motorcycles, led by senior officers of the Indian Navy. This historic journey marks another milestone as BSA Motorcycles joins the Indian Navy's trusted fleet of Jawa and Yezdi machines for the first time.

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As part of Navy Week celebrations, the ‘Ride of the Marakkars’ motorcycle rally, organized by INS Kunjali in association with Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles, pays tribute to India’s rich maritime history and the legacy of the iconic Kunjali Marakkars. The journey will cover a round trip of 1,580 km, culminating at the origin point on December 11. The convoy will make stopovers at Pune, Satara, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, and Goa. Throughout the journey, the riders will champion national pride, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.

Over ten days, 24 sea warriors from the Western Naval Command traverse the scenic Konkan coast, visiting sites of maritime significance and engaging with local communities and youth. The initiative emphasizes national pride, cultural heritage, and environmental sustainability through tree plantations and outreach programs, inspiring patriotism and highlighting the Navy’s role in fostering unity and fitness across the nation. The convoy features made-in-India motorcycles from Jawa, Yezdi, as well as BSA.

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