Diya Joseph’s journey with motorcycles didn’t start on the road — it began in a workshop, learning to service them before she could even ride.
At 22, Diya Joseph from Kottayam, Kerala, is breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated field. A mechanical engineering student, she works alongside her father, Joseph, a seasoned Bullet repair specialist. What began at the age of 19 as a way to help him soon turned into a passion.
“The main reason I got into this was to help my father. I started when I was in Class 10. Once I began working, I loved it so much! It’s always a good idea to learn new skills,” says Diya.
Diya can easily earn Rs 2,000 per service, but she never asks her father for money — though he does make sure to treat her to her favourite foods.
Her dedication paid off when Joseph gifted her a Royal Enfield Thunderbird after she completed her Plus Two exams. Now, she not only repairs motorcycles but also loves riding them.
In a male-dominated profession, Diya is paving the way for more women to follow.
“There are people who say positive things about me working here, but there are others who have negative things to say too. I take the compliments and don’t really care about the negativity,” she says.
Edited by Khushi Arora
