Harley-Davidson X440: Engine, Colors, Variants, Price, Rivals
After several teasers and clever reveals, Harley-Davidson has finally introduced the X-440 in India. The only Harley bike priced above 2 lakh at Rs 2.3 lakh, making the motorcycle the most affordable model in its lineup. The motorcycle is made in India as a joint venture with Hero MotoCorp.
A 440cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine powers the motorcycle. The X440 cruiser bike features MRF tyres with a retro tread design.
American motorcycle manufacturer ‘Harley-Davidson’ has launched its new model to compete with the existing 350-400 cc bikes like the Classic 350, Honda Hness and Jawa, and as one might expect, it’s one of the more affordable bike in the market.
If you are interested in buying a motorcycle at that price or are simply curious, here is everything you need to know about the Harley-Davidson X440.
Harley-Davidson X440: Engine and Hardware
Harley-Davidson chose to add the 440cc engine bike in the Indian market as many motorcycles have similar displacement and performance output. The Harley-Davidson X440 is powered by a 440cc BS6 engine that produces 27 horsepower and 38 Nm of torque. Front and rear disc brakes are paired with dual-channel ABS. The output of this single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine is much higher than the Classic 350 and Hness 350. Additionally, this engine has a powerful low and mid-range designed for urban use.
The Harley-Davidson X-440 features a trellis frame and 18-17-inch wheels as bike components. At the bike’s rear, 43 mm upside-down front forks and gas-charged dual shocks provide suspension.
Harley-Davidson X440: Features
The Harley-Davidson X-440 features a TFT instrument display, dual-channel ABS, and full-LED light. The top variant features a circular unit for smart connectivity that shows call and message notifications, turn-by-turn navigation, and music. It also includes a USB port, gear position indication, distance to empty and real-time mileage indicator. It also gets auto-headlamp illumination, which activates the headlamps when a change in brightness is detected, making it the first motorcycle in its class to offer this feature.
Harley-Davidson X440: Design
When styling the X-440, Harley-Davidson’s designers looked to its past. Visually, it is very similar to the Buell-designed XR1200X. It has a box-like fuel tank, well-sculpted side panels and a small, one-piece rear. Harley has added circular headlamps, taillamps, and a square tail lamp with LED lighting to give a retro-styling touch. However, the attention to detail is what sets it apart. The Harley-Davidson logo is inside the headlight, which houses lights similar to an electric livewire.
Harley-Davidson X440: Variants and Colors
Harley-Davidson’s X-440 cruiser bike is available in three variants: Denim, Vivid and S.
Furthermore, the top-spec variant’s 3D decals and trademark machined alloy wheels welcome you in the Harley-Davidson style. The mid-spec includes dual-tone paint and alloy wheels. The lowest-priced of the three is also available with spoke wheels and single-tone colors. In conclusion, we believe that the X-440 has the potential to stand out among other small-capacity neo-retro motorcycles. While Bluetooth connectivity is a feature all variants share, the top-tier S trim has additional features supported by e-SIM and requires a smartphone application.
Harley-Davidson X440 is available in 4 colors – Mustard Denim, Metallic Thick Red, Metallic Dark Silver, and Matte Black.
Harley-Davidson X440: Price and Rivals
Harley-Davidson offers the base variant of the X-440 at Rs 2.29 lakh. The top-spec S variant is available at Rs 2.69 lakh, while the Vivid variant is available for Rs 2.49 lakh. This price is significantly higher than its rivals, which range from Rs. 1.93 Lakh to Rs. 2.25 Lakh (all prices are ex-showroom).
Harley-Davidson X-440 rivals the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Royal Enfield Scram 411, Yezdi Roadster and Honda CB350.
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