Upcoming Honda Rebel 300 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Compared In Images
Let's see how both of these bikes stack up against each other on paper
Honda recently unveiled the upcoming Rebel 300 in India. It gets an accessible seat height with a punchy 283 cc engine. Here is how it compares to the Harley-Davidson X440.
Engine and Gearbox
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Specifications |
Honda Rebel 300 |
Harley-Davidson X440 |
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Engine |
283 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder |
440 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine |
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Power |
30 PS at 9000 RPM |
27 PS at 6,000rpm |
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torque |
27.4 Nm at 7500 RPM |
38 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
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Gearbox |
6-speed with an optional E-clutch |
6-speed with slipper clutch |
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The X440 gets a much bigger engine than the Honda, but the latter produces more power, however, at 27.4 Nm it produces less torque.
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The X440 feels relaxed, easy-going and the same is expected from the Rebel 300.
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However, with the E-Clutch technology in the upcoming Rebel 300, the riding experience is expected to be easier.
The Harley-Davidson X440 is built for relaxed riding, while the Rebel might offer sportier performance.
Features
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Specifications |
Honda Rebel 300 |
Harley-Davidson X440 |
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LED headlight |
Yes |
Yes |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
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Instrument control |
Analogue console with digital inset |
TFT |
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Both bikes get all-LED lighting with the headlight, taillight and indicators designed to suit the retro vibe of these bikes.
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The X440 also gets a TFT console, however, the Vivid variant gets an LCD console.
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The Rebel 300 will also offer Bluetooth connectivity as standard, while on the X440 Bluetooth connectivity is available only on the S variant, and the base variant misses out on it.
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The Rebel gets switchable traction control as standard, whereas traction control is reserved for the top spec of the X440.
So overall in terms of features, the Rebel has the edge.
Underpinnings
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Specifications |
Honda Rebel 300 |
Harley-Davidson X440 |
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Front suspension |
Telescopic fork |
Upside-down fork |
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Rear suspension |
Twin gas-charged shock absorbers |
Twin shock absorbers, preload adjustable |
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Front brake |
Disc brake |
Disc brake |
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Rear brake |
Disc brake with switchable ABS and traction control |
Disc brake with dual-channel ABS |
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Traction control |
Switchable |
Yes |
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Weight |
172 kg |
190.5 kg |
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Seat height |
690 mm |
805mm |
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While both bikes have similar underpinnings, the Rebel gets much more accessible seat height.
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The Rebel 300 should feel more flickable – it is 18.5 kg lighter than the X440, also this should make the bike much more easier to manage.
BikeDekho Says:
Both of these bikes have different styling and should offer different engine characteristics as well. The low-end performance on the Harley-Davidson X440 is better and focuses more on providing a relaxed riding experience. The Rebel 300 too is expected to offer a comfortable ride, however the engine is expected to offer much more engaging performance than the X440. Also, the X440 is priced at Rs 2,59,000 (ex-showroom), while the Rebel 300 is also expected to be priced similarly once it gets officially launched in India
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