Harley-Davidson X 440
Production-spec bike revealed
Engine
Air/oil-cooled, 440cc, single-cylinder
Strong focus on low-rpm and mid-range grunt
Likely to be more powerful than Classic 350 (20hp/27Nm)
Underpinnings
Single downtube tubular frame
USD fork/twin shock absorbers
Disc brakes at both ends
Runs on MRF tyres now
Features
All-LED lighting, digital instrumentation
Premium fit and finish touches
Polished fins for oil cooler
Good quality fasteners used all over
Styling
Looks more like HD XR bikes of yore
Not a typical cruiser
Fairly neutral rider triangle
Rivals
RE Classic 350 (Rs 1.9 lakh – Rs 2.2 lakh)
Upcoming Bajaj-Triumph motorcycles
India launch date
Will be in early July
Price
Rs 2.5 lakh – Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom)
There might be a simpler version
Priced around the Rs 2 lakh mark
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