On the surface, Harley-Davidson X440 T looks like just a cosmetic update to generate buzz around this vehicle going in a new direction. However, there are over 70 updates with X440 T over its predecessor. Under the surface, X440 T brings improved surface finishes and considerable changes in its production as well. Let’s take a closer look at these changes.
Harley-Davidson X440 T New Features
Harley-Davidson X440 T has just been launched in India for a price tag of Rs 2,79,500 (Ex-sh), positioned above Vivid and S variants. Former base variant, called Denim, is now discontinued, making mid-spec Vivid variant, the new base variant.
However, base price of Rs 2,34,500 (Ex-sh) is retained, making Vivid variant Rs 25,000 more affordable and S variant Rs 24,600 more affordable than they used to be. This is despite the fact that 350cc+ motorcycles just witnessed a major tax hike under the new GST 2.0 reforms, making Harley-Davidson X440 lineup better priced than before.
X440 T is now the new top-spec variant, featuring more features, technology, revised aesthetics and then more. Main design change can be seen at the rear tail section which now gets a new subframe and rear body panels and repositioned LED tail light setup. Bar-end mirrors lend X440 T a unique look.
Finer changes under the surface
The bump in features for X440 T brings emergency panic braking, switchable ABS and switchable traction control system. Harley-Davidson X440 T now gets a ride-by-wire system that has unlocked two Riding Modes – Road and Rain. The switchable ABS and traction control only happen in Road mode. No cruise control, though.
While these are the most obvious updates, there are more changes under the surface in the way X440 T has been manufactured which might go unnoticed. For starters, Harley-Davidson has cleared up messy cable management on handlebars with X440 T. We can also see a metallic heel plate.
Looking closer, one can see overall finishes on the mainframe, subframe and swingarm elements. For starters, the gloss black paint on them is gone, paving way for a powder-coated matte finish. Cable management is seriously worked on too. The welds are now less prominent and there is an attempt to conceal most of them, marking a major step ahead in Harley-Davidson’s production.
Other notable changes include a new and redesigned seat with X440 T with a Harley-Davidson logo and then a new shroud on fuel tank that is aimed to reduce the gap seen before. At the swingarm area, we can also see a new element that aims to hide some of the cable management and conceal the welds.
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