The Harley X440 is the most torquey single-cylinder bike currently made in India.
Published on Jul 04, 2023 02:21:00 PM
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The much-awaited Harley-Davidson X440 has finally been launched and we stack it up against its mainstream rivals to see how it fares on paper.
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| Engine & output | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD X440 | RE Classic 350 | Honda H’ness CB350 | Yezdi Roadster | |
| Engine | Air/oil-cooled, 440cc, single-cyl | Air-cooled, 349cc, single-cyl | Air-cooled, 348cc, single-cyl | Liquid-cooled, 334cc, single-cyl |
| Power | 27hp at 6,000rpm | 20hp at 6,100rpm | 21hp at 5,500rpm | 29.5hp |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 141.7hp/tonne | 102.5hp/tonne | 116hp/tonne | 152hp/tonne |
| Torque | 38Nm at 4,000rpm | 27Nm at 4,000rpm | 30Nm at 3,000rpm | 28.95Nm |
| Torque-to-weight ratio | 199.5Nm/tonne | 138.4Nm/tonne | 165.7Nm/tonne | 149.2Nm/tonne |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed |
The core focus of most Harley V-Twin engines has been to make torque so its no surprise that the smaller X440 also goes down a similar path. The 2-valve mill powering the X440 is by far the torquiest engine here and its also the only air/oil-cooled bike here to have a 6-speed gearbox. Despite having the smallest engine here the Yezdi Roadster is the most powerful owing to its modern architecture and liquid-cooling.
| Weight & dimensions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD X440 | RE Classic 350 | Honda H'ness CB350 | Yezdi Roadster | |
| Kerb Weight | 190.5kg | 195kg | 181kg | 194kg |
| Seat height | 805mm | 805mm | 800mm | 790mm |
| Wheelbase | 1418mm | 1390mm | 1441mm | 1440mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.5 litres | 13 litres | 15 litres | 12.5 litres |
| Ground clearance | 170mm | 170mm | 166mm | NA |
Except the Honda H’ness CB350, the X440 is lighter than all the other machines on this list and seat height too is set at a very manageable 805mm. This should help the X440 be unintimidating to newer as well as shorter statured riders. Keeping our road conditions in mind, ground clearance on the X440 is a substantial 170mm.
| Suspension & brakes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD X440 | RE Classic 350 | Honda H'ness CB350 | Yezdi Roadster | |
| Suspension (f) | USD fork | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Suspension (r) | Twin shock absorbers | Twin shock absorbers | Twin shock absorbers | Twin shock absorbers |
| Brakes (f) | 320mm disc | 300mm disc | 310mm disc | 300mm disc |
| Brakes (r) | 240mm disc | 270mm disc/153mm drum | 240mm disc | 240mm disc |
| Tyres (f) | 100/90-18 | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 | 100/90-18 |
| Tyres (r) | 140/70-17 | 120/80-18 | 130/70-18 | 130/70-18 |
The X440 is the only bike here to feature a USD fork, courtesy of KYB and it also has the largest front disc here, at 320mm. It also has the fattest rear tyre and also debuts new MRF rubber, called the Zapper Hyke, which looks very similar to the Pirelli Phantom SportsComp. Of all the bikes here, the Classic 350 is the only bike to offer a rear drum brake on the lower Halcyon and Redditch variants.
The top-spec S variant of the X440 packs in a TFT dash with Bluetooth connectivity which brings in navigation controls and notification alerts. This variant also gets premium fit and finish touches such as diamond-cut alloy wheels, machined finishes on the engine's cooling fins and 3D badging. The entry-level Denim and the mid-spec Vivid variants also come with the same 3.5-inch TFT dash, sans the connectivity features. The Denim variant is also the only one to run on wire-spoke rims.
| Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD X440 | RE Classic 350 | Honda H'ness CB350 | Yezdi Roadster | |
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 2.29 lakh – Rs 2.69 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom, India) | Rs 1.93 lakh – Rs 2.21 lakh | Rs 2.09 lakh – Rs 2.15 lakh | Rs 2.06 lakh – Rs 2.12 lakh |
With the X440, both Hero and Harley are keen to tap into the sub-500cc space, which has been unquestionably dominated by Royal Enfield. The X440 is priced roughly Rs 35,000 more than the Classic 350 variant for variant but it also packs in a fair bit of kit for the price. No other bike in this segment has a TFT dash or a USD fork, not to mention the coveted brand value the Harley badge brings with it. Even the base Denim variant, which is roughly Rs 8,000 more than the top-spec Classic 350, packs in a TFT dash, USD fork, all-LED lighting and even basic Bluetooth connectivity. Our review of the Harley-Davidson X440 will be dropping soon so make sure to watch this space.
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