Harley Davidson X440 Unleashed: A Revolutionary Ride You Can’t Ignore With a brand-new model, X440, Harley Davidson has opened yet another chapter in its history in the Indian market for motorcycles. Also, this bike has been made in collaboration with Hero Moto Corp, making it even more accessible to Indian customers. Judging by this model’s price, performance, and features, it is safe to conclude that this model potentially has everything to change the Indian two-wheeler market.
Design and Look: Combination of Classic and Modern
It is a perfect amalgamation of old and new looks in the design of Harley Davidson X440. Its look is reminiscent of XR 1200, but it gives a more roadstery feel and less of a traditional cruiser. The bike looks robust and muscular due to its open trellis frame, black elements, and flat handlebar.
The front of the bike looks so attractive with a round LED headlight. Yet, it still gives the bike a modern look. Meanwhile the rear section of the design feels quite weak. In particular, the rear fender appears slightly bit chopped, which should have been better. In addition to this, plastic has been used for some parts such as the heel plate, which tends to appear very low in a bike’s price point. Metal or much better quality would have been highly preferred in it.
Engine and technical features: A Combo of power and smoothness
The X440 engine is a single-cylinder, 440cc, oil-cooled engine equipped with a 2-valve SOHC setup. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and has a slip and assist clutch that makes the gearshifts very smooth.
Talking about the suspension, it has a 43mm KYB upside-down fork in front, and at the rear is fitted with 7-step preload adjustable twin shock absorbers to ride more comfortably. Because of these features, this bike could be referred to as sporty and stable at the same time.
Handling and performance: Perfect for both city and highway
All the features present in X440 make it a lot more special; it has an all-around LED lighting giving it a premium feel, besides a 3.5 inch color TFT display which can show all critical information like speed, gear position, mileage and range so sharply that the visuals will be astonishing.
These include intelligent features like turn-by-turn navigation, calls and messages alerts, and music control, which come as standard with Harley-Davidson’s top-end variant’s connectivity technology.
Speaking about the engine, this gives marvellous low end and mid range torque, which gives a powerful feeling to the bike while riding it. But it would have been better if the High-Speed Smoothness were a little more.
It is indeed a heavy bike of up to 190.5 Kg, but still, it feels quite fast and well-placed while cornering. It has good feedback in its braking system, which makes the ride feel confident. Although it has stiff suspension, it absorbs the bumps decently.
Price and competitors: Strong option in a reasonable range.
Harley Davidson X440 launch happened in three variations: Denim, Vivid, and S.
- Denim is the most basic variant that is priced at ₹ 2.29 lakh. It gets wire-spoke wheels.
- Vivid is priced at ₹ 2.49 lakh because of additional features and alloy wheels.
- S is the top-end variant that is priced at ₹ 2.69 lakh. It gets diamond-cut alloy wheels, machined fins on the engine head, and connectivity technology as standard.
At this price, the bike competes directly with the likes of Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Honda H’ness CB350, Yezdi Roadster, and Jawa 42. What is special is that a brand like Harley Davidson is now accessible to mid-segment customers too.
Verdict: An Augur Start and Strong Hold
The Harley Davidson X440 is one such bike that comes with an affordable price tag, good features, and stunning looks. The X440 not only opens up a new generation to Harley Davidson but can also cement the brand’s fame further in India.
Its modern features, stout performance, and rugged classic-modern design make it even hotter. This bike is perfect for those who want Harley reliability but find the price tagged with other models hefty.
Conclusion: Harley-Davidson is now even closer
The Harley Davidson X440 is not just a new motorcycle but a means to open doors for the brand, especially for its Indian clientele. Harley calls this bike a revolution in terms of design, performance, technology, and price. This bike communicates that Harley-Davidson is more than a luxury name; it is now a reality and an accessible brand.
FAQs
Q1. What is Harley Davidson X440?
A. Answer: Harley Davidson X440 is a new mid-size roadster motorcycle developed by Harley-Davidson in collaboration with Hero MotoCorp for the Indian market. Its aim is to make Harley a more affordable and attractive brand for the young generation.
Q2. What is the engine specification of Harley Davidson X440?
A. Answer: This bike has a 440cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. This engine comes with 2-valve SOHC and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It also includes slip and assist clutch, which makes gear changes smooth.
Q3. Does Harley X440 also have connectivity features?
A. Answer: Yes, its top variant has Harley’s connectivity technology which has features like turn-by-turn navigation, call and message alerts, music control. The TFT display is also very high-quality.
