Superbikes in India represent the pinnacle of motorcycle engineering, combining raw power, precision, and advanced technology. These high-performance superbikes demand specialized care and attention. Especially, ensuring the regular servicing is not just a one-time job but more of precision. Hence, ensuring the superbikes are maintained to the highest standards is paramount for many superbike owners. This is where The Shed steps in, a safe house for superbikes, driven by none other than industry veteran Zubin Ponnappa founder of Zubinn Designs.
The Man Behind The Shed: Zubin Ponnappa
Zubin Ponnappa “Zu” for friends is a name that holds a lot of authority in the superbike community. However, very few know that at the age of 16, Zubin established Zubin Designs out of his residence, where he would fix bikes for friends, especially when superbikes in India were limited. During this period, Zubin pursued various endeavors like cycling, paint jobs, and performing stunts in movies. Decades later, he started his journey with Triumph Motorcycles India.
Where he experienced the corporate world and played a lead role in setting up their servicing arm. However, Zubin’s passion for motorcycles extended beyond the corporate world. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to re-establish Zubinn Designs. A venture that resonated with his creativity and expertise in custom motorcycle designs and modifications. Zu is known for crafting fine art from your machine, and like any other artist, he creates a masterpiece only once. And that’s what makes Zubinn Designs special in the segment. At Zubinn Designs, they always build a singular Limited Edition piece, ensuring it won’t have a replica, at least within Zubinn Designs.
The Birth of The Shed, Bandra
In 2021, Zubin joined a luxury Motoring Club to design and lead their Superbike servicing arm. However, Zubin felt a pullback to his roots in entrepreneurship. He habitually offered personalized service experiences, and his passion for superbikes led to the birth of The Shed, Bandra by Zubinn Designs, in July 2023. This new venture is a culmination of Zubin’s years of experience. This is a place where experts treat superbikes with the care and precision they deserve. It’s a den for superbikes which is beyond just crafting your mean machine but makes sure years later the CBU’s perform as if you bought it yesterday.
The Shed is not just another service center! Superbike enthusiasts can witness perfection in every aspect of maintenance, restoration, and repair in this paradise. Zubin’s meticulous approach ensures that each bike that rolls into The Shed receives bespoke care, tailored to its unique needs. From routine servicing to complete overhauls, The Shed offers a comprehensive range of services designed to keep superbikes performing at their peak.
A Legacy of Trust and Expertise of Zubin
Zubin has built his reputation in the industry on a foundation of knowledge, precision, and an unwavering commitment to quality. His work at The Shed is a testament to this, providing a reliable and trusted space for superbike owners. Zubin’s expertise extends beyond just modern superbikes. Especially, as he also has a deep appreciation for vintage vehicles, however, with the expertise of Zubin he is quite meticulous when putting his hands on any vintage, as very few classics attract him. Zubin’s hands-on approach ensures the highest standards, whether restoring a superbike or performing a cutting-edge tune-up.
The Future of Superbikes at The Shed
As The Shed grows, it is becoming a cornerstone of the superbike community in India. Zubin Ponnappa’s vision is clear—to create a space where superbike enthusiasts can find not only the technical expertise needed to maintain their machines but also a community that shares their passion for these incredible bikes.
For anyone who owns a superbike or is simply passionate about motorcycles. The Shed in Bandra is more than just a workshop. It is a place where passion meets precision, under the watchful eye of one of the industry’s most trusted figures, Zubin Ponnappa.
