The Harley-Davidson X440 is set to go on sale in India on October 15, with a fresh buying window opening the following day. The bike presently costs between Rs 2.40 lakh and Rs 2.80 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hero MotoCorp has announced that customer deliveries of the new Harley-Davidson X440 motorbike, a result of a cooperation between Harley-Davidson and Indian two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp, would begin on October 15, 2023. While Hero has not taken any new bookings since August 3rd, the company has said that it will reopen orders for the X440 on October 16th. Prospective purchasers can make reservations at certain Hero MotoCorp retail stores as well as all Harley-Davidson dealerships across the country. With the reopening of bookings, the motorcycle’s price will almost certainly rise – the first increase occurred less than a month after the bike was released in the domestic market. The entry-level Harley-Davidson X440 Denim, which was introduced on July 3, is presently available for Rs 2.40 lakh, while the mid-spec Vivid and top-spec S are priced at Rs 2.60 lakh and Rs 2.80 lakh, respectively. Prices are all ex-showroom, Delhi.
Due to the X440’s tremendous demand, Hero MotoCorp decided to temporarily halt the booking period on August 3. The X440 had more than 25,000 bookings at the end of its initial booking window. The top-spec S model accounted for almost 65 percent of them. The first booking window started on July 4 for a nominal fee of Rs 5,000. Test rides for the bike began on September 1 for customers who had pre-booked them.
Highlights of the Harley-Davidson X440
The Harley-Davidson X440 is available in three different variants: Denim, Vivid, and S. The entry-level Vivid has an LED headlight, a TFT screen, wire-spoke wheels, and minimal badging, whilst the mid-level Vivid has alloy wheels and dual-tone color options. The top-tier S model comes with diamond-cut alloy wheels, machined engine cooling fins, 3D badging, and a color TFT dashboard with Bluetooth connectivity for navigation and notification alerts. All versions include a USB charging connector as standard.
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Suspension and braking for the Harley-Davidson X440
The X440 features a steel trellis frame mounted by KYB 43mm upside-down forks with a dual-cartridge damping system up front and twin gas-filled shock absorbers with a 7-step preload adjustment up rear. Braking is handled by a single disc on both ends, which is aided with dual-channel ABS.
The bike weighs 190.5kg, has a 13.5-litre fuel tank, and a seat height of 805mm. The new MRF Zapper Hyke tires, sized 100/90-18 up front and 140/70-17 in the rear, provide 170mm of ground clearance.
Drivetrain for the Harley-Davidson X440
The X440 motorbike is powered by a 440cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine. Power and torque statistics are reported at 27bhp at 6,000rpm and 38Nm at 4,000rpm, respectively. The Harley-Davidson X440’s all-new engine is coupled to a 6-speed transmission.
It competes in the Indian market with the Honda CB350, CB350 RS, Benelli Imperiale 400, Triumph Speed 400, and the Royal Enfield 350 series, which includes the Classic 350, Hunter, and Meteor. The collaboration’s first product is now being produced at Hero MotoCorp’s Neemrana facility in Rajasthan.
A new Harley-Davidson X440-based Hero Motorbike will be available by 2024
In the meantime, Hero is planning to launch a new bike in India by early 2024, which will be based on the same platform as the all-new X440 but will have a distinct style and features. While the specifications are being guarded under wraps, industry rumors indicate that it might be a naked streetfighter with a sporty look.
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