Hero MotoCorp, the country’s largest two-wheeler company, said on Tuesday that it has yet to Harley-Davidson X440 A total of 25,597 bookings have been received for The company said in a statement that the bookings, which started on July 4, have now been closed and the re-opening date will be announced soon.
‘To be launched soon’
Mr. Niranjan Gupta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hero MotoCorp said, “We are delighted with the customer response to the Harley-Davidson X440. It is heartening to see the confidence shown by the customers on Hero MotoCorp’s entry into this segment. What is even more heartening is that most of our bookings are coming from top end models, which clearly shows that customers are willing to pay a higher price for the right brand and the right model. This is just the beginning of our journey to win the premium segment. There will be more prestigious launches soon as we ensure our presence across the portfolio.”
X440 Features
The new motorcycle from Harley-Davidson comes with a new 440 cc air-oil cooled single-cylinder engine, which produces 27 bhp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque output of 38 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed transmission. The X440 is equipped with all LED lighting, a USB port for charging mobile devices and a 3.5-inch TFT display that shows speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, odometer, service indicator and side-stand alert. In addition to this, the motorcycle also gets Bluetooth connectivity with application support.
X 400 Variants
Harley-Davidson X440 has been launched in three variants Denim, Vivid and S. Their prices are Rs 2.29 lakh, Rs 2.49 lakh and Rs 2.69 lakh respectively. It has been specially designed for the Indian market and carries a lot of styling cues from the older models in the company’s line-up. It features the signature retro design with the round headlamp and teardrop-shaped fuel tank, but the LED lighting and LCD instrument console provide a modern look.
engine
The X 440 motorcycle will be powered by a newly-developed 398cc single-cylinder air- and oil-cooled motor, which develops 27 bhp and 38 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a six-speed gearbox. Suspension comprises inverted front forks and twin shocks at the rear, while braking power comes from disc brakes with dual-channel ABS.
Looks and Design
The engineering, testing and development of the Harley Davidson X440 bike has been done by Hero MotoCorp. Harley Davidson has given the X440 a muscular look and design, which comes with neo-retro elements. Its design is largely inspired by Hero MotoCorp’s bigger model XR1200. The fuel tank and slick side panels are based on the XR1200. The bike gets mid-set footpegs and a flat handlebar. Its look is sporty.
Power and Performance
A single-cylinder engine of 440 cc capacity has been used in this bike, which generates 27hp power and 38Nm torque. It is paired with a 6-speed transmission. It also gets slipper clutch as standard.
Tires & Suspension
The motorcycle rides on 43mm inverted forks and preload-adjustable gas-charged twin suspension. In addition, the X440 gets ByBre discs at both ends, which comes with dual channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) as standard. The motorcycle gets new MRF Zapper Hike tyres, which cover the 18-/17-inch alloy wheels.
Specification
Harley DNA is found in this bike. It is offered without any forward-set footpegs or swept back handlebar. In this bike, the company has given mid-set footpeg and a flat handlebar. The look of the bike is sporty. The bike gets daytime running (DRL) lights with ‘Harley Davidson’ written on it. In addition, it gets a TFT console, which offers smartphone connectivity as well as a basic readout that facilitates operating turn-by-turn navigation, music controls and call/message alerts