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Harley-Davidson · Motorcycle
X440
₹ 2,34,516ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 440cc
- Power
- 27bhp
- Mileage
- 35kmpl
- Weight
- 190.5kg
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Harley-Davidson X440 — Overview
A Harley-Davidson for Rs 2.35 lakh sounds like a headline that writes itself - and it did, when the X440 launched in 2023 as the first product from the Hero-Harley collaboration. Three years in, the range has matured: the base Denim variant is gone, prices have been trimmed, and a properly upgraded X440 T arrived in December 2025 with ride-by-wire, riding modes, and traction control. What you're left with is a three-variant range at Rs 2.35-2.79 lakh that competes directly against the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Honda H'ness CB350 - and does so with a 440cc single producing 27 PS and 38 Nm, KYB upside-down forks, and a dual-channel ABS setup that the segment competition can't always match.
Harley-Davidson X440 Latest Updates
View allHarley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp confirmed the Sprint 440 - a new cruiser built on the same 440cc single-cylinder platform as the X440 - slated for India launch by end of 2026. The Sprint 440 will be the first Hero-Harley model exported internationally, using Hero's Neemrana factory under the Make in India initiative, and is designed with a more relaxed riding position and lower seat height than the current X440 range.
What We Like
- KYB USD 43mm forks and assist-and-slipper clutch are genuinely rare features in the Rs 2.35-2.79 lakh segment
- 440cc single delivers smooth, tractable power with satisfying low-end pull - confident on highways at 80-100 kmph
- Hero's pan-India service network backs the X440 - authorised service centres in over 200 cities, first service under Rs 3,000
- X440 T adds ride-by-wire, Rain/Road modes, and switchable traction control - technology that costs Rs 4-5 lakh more on rivals
What Could Be Better
- Noticeable vibrations above 4,500-5,000 rpm make sustained highway cruising at 100+ kmph tiring over long distances
- 805 mm seat height is tall for the Indian average - riders under 5'6" will struggle to flat-foot, especially in city traffic
- Build quality inconsistencies reported in owner reviews - some plastic trims and fit-finish details feel below expectation at this price
Editor's Verdict
Should You Buy the Harley-Davidson X440?
The X440 is a genuine achievement for the Hero-Harley partnership - a middleweight cruiser that brings proper features and the Harley nameplate to a segment dominated by Royal Enfield. The vibration issue above 5,000 rpm and the tall seat are real complaints from real owners, but for riders who stay below 5,000 rpm on the highway and fit the ergonomics, it's a compelling buy. The X440 T is the pick of the range.