Harley-Davidson Bike

Harley-Davidson X440

The cruiser badge on a sensible single: a 765 mm seat and 37 kmpl with the logo doing overtime.

On sale MotoSutra editorial rating 4.1/5 MotoSutra editorial rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5 ₹2.49 lakh – ₹2.59 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
Price
₹2.49 lakh – ₹2.59 lakh
Delhi NCR ex-showroom
Mileage
37 kmpl
Engine
312 cc
Power
26.8 bhp
Torque
27 Nm
Top speed
120 kmph
Kerb weight
178 kg
Seat height
765 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Seats
2
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
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Price

Ex-showroom price

₹2.49 lakh - ₹2.59 lakh

Delhi NCR

Launched May 2024

Range spread ₹2.49 lakh – ₹2.59 lakh

Harley-Davidson X440 variant prices

Variant Ex-showroom
X440 petrol manual Two-tone tank options · Dual-channel ABS ₹2.49 lakh
X440 (premium paint) petrol manual Special two-tone finishes · Chrome accessory pack ₹2.59 lakh

Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.

Mileage and fuel use

Published mileage

37 km/l

Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.

Performance and powertrain

Engine

312 cc · 1 cylinders

Maximum power
26.8 bhp at 6,000 rpm
Maximum torque
27 Nm at 5,000 rpm
Top speed
120 km/h

Specifications

Engine and performance

Harley-Davidson X440 engine and performance
Engine 312 cc, 1-cylinder
Max power 26.8 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
Max torque 27 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Mileage 37 kmpl
Top speed 120 kmph
Gearbox Manual

Chassis and safety

Harley-Davidson X440 chassis and safety
Kerb weight 178 kg
Seat capacity 2 persons
Suspension Telescopic front fork, dual rear shock absorbers
Brakes Front disc with an axial caliper, rear disc, dual-channel ABS
Tyres Front 130/90-16, rear 150/80-16
Safety equipment Dual-channel ABS and traction control as standard; no official crash-test rating exists

Dimensions

Harley-Davidson X440 dimensions
Length 2140 mm
Seat height 765 mm
Wheelbase 1400 mm
Ground clearance 170 mm

Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.

What to know about the X440

The X440 is the most approachable Harley-Davidson sold anywhere, which is either its virtue or its crisis depending on the buyer. The 312cc air-cooled single makes 26.8 bhp and 27 Nm in a relaxed, cruiser-geared spread; the seat sits at 765 mm; the pegs are down and slightly forward; and the whole package is arranged so that a rider of average height and modest experience never feels behind the machine. The badge is the largest one that has ever come on a bike this friendly.

The chassis carries more development than the spec sheet suggests. The handling is neutral where the segment’s metric cruisers tend toward boatiness, the disc-and-ABS braking is well judged, and traction control appears on a quarter-litre cruiser — a first-in-price detail MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue flags accordingly. At 120 km/h it is settled, and at 90 km/h with a pillion it is simply comfortable.

The honest trade-offs are pace and service arithmetic. 26.8 bhp at this price is fewer numbers than the sport-naked alternatives, the fifth-gear highway reserve is modest on a long climb with two aboard, and Harley’s network is thinner than its Indian partners’ — which is the structural fact behind every cruiser purchase decision in India. This is a motorcycle bought for how it feels, sold on the comfort of that feeling.

  • 765 mm saddle — the lowest cruiser listed here
  • 37 kmpl claimed with a 12.8-litre tank
  • Standard dual-channel ABS and traction control

Features

Instrumentation

  • Round digital display styled as an analogue dial
  • Gear-position, fuel and range readouts
  • Twin tripmeters
  • USB charging point at the bar

Electronics

  • Traction control on a 312cc cruiser
  • Dual-channel ABS
  • Assist slipper clutch
  • Full LED lighting with the Harley signature tail

Chassis

  • Steel tube frame with a 1,400 mm wheelbase
  • Telescopic fork and dual rear shock absorbers
  • 16-inch cast wheels with cruiser tyre profiles
  • Drag-style bars and a flat, low dual seat

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Lowest, most welcoming seat height of any cruiser here
  • 37 kmpl claimed and genuinely easy to live with daily
  • ABS and traction control standard at the badge’s entry price

What we would change

  • Modest 26.8 bhp for a premium-brand quarter-litre
  • Thin dealer and service network outside metros
  • Fifth-gear reserve falls away loaded uphill

Editorial rating

How it scores

4.1/5

Overall score across 7 rated dimensions

MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.1 out of 5

Lowest rated

Performance

3.6/5

Power, acceleration & riding dynamics

  • Performance Power, acceleration & riding dynamics 3.6/5 Good
  • Features Equipment & rider features 4.0/5 Very strong
  • Design Styling, ergonomics & presence 4.4/5 Very strong
  • Safety Build quality, safety equipment & ratings 4.0/5 Very strong
  • Interior Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality 3.9/5 Good
  • Efficiency Mileage, range & running costs 4.5/5 Excellent
  • Comfort Ride quality & long-distance comfort 4.5/5 Excellent

The cruiser badge on a sensible single: a 765 mm seat and 37 kmpl with the logo doing overtime.

MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Harley-Davidson X440 price?

₹2.49 lakh for the standard finish and ₹2.59 lakh with the premium paint and accessory pack, in this unverified Delhi NCR listing.

Is the X440 a real Harley-Davidson?

It carries the badge, the styling language and the dealer structure of one, built on a 312cc single in a partnership arrangement. It is the entry point to the brand rather than the V-twin statement — which in this listing is exactly the argument for and against it.

What mileage does the X440 give?

The claim is 37 kmpl. MotoSutra estimates city use at 34-38 kmpl and a steady 80-90 km/h highway cruise at 40 kmpl or a little more.

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