3 Reasons Why The Harley-Davidson 4XX Will Be Affordable
A premium brand shakes hands with a mass market genius
Harley-Davidson has launched its most affordable bike, the X440, and the prices start at Rs 2,29,000.
Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp are co-developing a 400cc roadster for Harley’s India market and it looks near-production-ready. Code name HD 4XX, it will be Harley-Davidson’s smallest motorcycle in the country and here are three reasons why we believe it will be an affordable motorcycle to own:
#1 - Made-in-India:
Harley-Davidson has identified the need to produce and sell small-capacity motorcycles in Asia. For its Chinese markets, it has launched the X350 and X500, essentially rebadged and restyled Benellis. However, in India it has opted to work with Hero to develop the 4XX from the ground up. With Hero’s engineering abilities and mass production capabilities, this upcoming roadster will be almost entirely localised and produced right here. This will allow Harley-Davidson to offer this 400cc bike at a competitive price point.
#2 - It’s basic in some aspects:
Although Harley-Davidson is a premium brand, the 4XX is meant to be an accessible motorcycle in every sense. While the brand hasn’t compromised on the hardware like suspension and brakes, it could come shod with CEAT tyres to keep costs in check. It’s likely the bike will miss out on features like Bluetooth connectivity despite having a TFT console. Here are the top five things you need to know about the HD 4XX if you’re considering buying one.
#3 - The Hunter 350 philosophy:
If you consider what the Hunter 350 has done for Royal Enfield - bring in new customers - Harley-Davidson could use the HD 4XX to do the same. It’s not going with the signature V-twin setup for this 400cc motor but has opted for a simple 400cc single-cylinder, air-cooled motor with an oil cooler. This sample size portion of performance, style and ‘brand’ - Harley-Davidson should encourage new riders to join the clan.
With an expected pricing of around Rs 2.5-2.7 lakh (ex-showroom), it wouldn't be surprising if Harley released the motorcycle by mid-2023, potentially between June and August. While the Royal Enfield Hunter 350, Jawa 42 2.1, Yezdi Roadster, and the Honda CB350RS are among its obvious rivals, it will also compete with the Honda CB300R and the KTM 250 Duke in its anticipated price range.
2024 Harley Davidson X440 User Reviews
- HARLEY DAVIDSON X440
Bike is totally full of joy, I love to drive and there is no problem in bike and it's very less driving and overall bike is very good and no problem mileage is very good performance is very good comfort is very nice and the bike is with full accessories. And it is top model of 2024 and the maintenance is very low.
- The HD matters , I
The HD matters, I am a Happy owner of Harley X440s edition. I have only used it for 4600 KM where i can happily review my bike with its features - It contents the crunch when it is needed, maneuvering is super easy in busy roads the mileage is as expected in a 400 cc bike. The matte black with orange logo surely a eye catcher.
- Bold Dream Made Real
I got the Harley X440 because it was my dream to own a Harley. This one was finally in my reach. The look, the sound, the metal feel—it was all strong and bold. I wanted bike that feels big and powerful but not too hard to manage. The X440 feels heavy in the right way. It pulls smooth, and the engine sound is deep and proud. I take it for long highway rides, and it never feels tired. The seat is soft, and the balance is solid. It gives that true Harley charm without being too tough to handle in city roads. I’d tell people to go for it if they want real presence on the road. It feels special every time you start it. The power is smooth, and the comfort is great. It’s perfect for riders who love long rides. It’s a Harley you can actually use every day.
1 2 - Crazy bike
Yah bike bahut achcha hai yah bike ka mileage bhi bahut achcha hai iska looking dekhne mein pura ekadam villain jaisa lagta hai iski power ki baat karen to uska power bhi bahut achcha hai Sabse bike Alag karta hun bahut achcha hai per yah jab road per nikalta hai tab tab mur ke dekhte hain itna sahi bike hai
1 - Good but some defect company need to improve this
I bought this bike in jan 2024 when it’s launched. I have almost 1.8 month to use this bike. I gave you the original review, as per look, mileage,sound everything is good. But when you not use someday bike. It’s creating problem to start. And then every day by day it’s going wrost situation. I changed battery 2 times in this duration 1.8 month. And when it start then you drive 10 km then it’s start normal in one click but when you again left bike 7 hour in rest position it will not start easly. This problem not comes in 6 month or 1 year uses. But after years problem comes.
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