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Harley X440It is possible that entry of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 could have prompted the discount offer on Harley-Davidson X440Harley Davidson X440, once a rising star in the Indian motorcycle market, has seen a concerning decline in sales over the past several months. The initial excitement and strong performance have tapered off, raising questions about the future trajectory of this model.Harley X440 Vivid variant – New priceMany OEMs announce discounts and offers during Independence Day celebrations. A recent example is the Rs 15,000 discount available on Harley-Davidson X440 mid-spec Vivid variant. Prices of X440 Denim base variant and top-spec X440 S remain unchanged at Rs 2.39 lakh and Rs 2.79 lakh, respectively.New Harley Davidson X440Prior to the discount offer, Harley X440 Vivid variant was available at Rs 2,59,500. With the discount applied, the X440 Vivid will now be available at Rs 2.45 lakh. This is a limited period offer, applicable till 15th August. The offer may also depend on stock availability at the dealership. Harley-Davidson X440 is being sold via select Hero MotoCorp dealerships. This is as per the partnership between Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson.Low demand possible reasonFrom September 2023 to June 2024, Harley Davidson X440 sales in India have accumulated to 16,898 units, with an average of 1,690 units per month. Despite this average, the declining trend in monthly sales is evident and alarming. Harley Davidson X440’s sales decline suggests several potential issues. The initial high sales may have been driven by early adopters and enthusiasts, but sustaining this momentum has proven challenging. Factors such as market competition, economic conditions, and possibly unmet customer expectations could be contributing to the waning interest.Harley X440 Sales Since Launch in IndiaOne of the key reasons for the discount offer on Harley X440 could be the low demand for the mid-spec Vivid variant. Moreover, with the launch of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 at an attractive price of Rs 2.39 lakh, enquiries may have reduced for the X440 Vivid variant. With potentially high inventory at some dealerships, a discount offer can be useful in boosting sales numbers.In the sub-500cc segment, consumers now have various other options to choose from. The most recent addition was Bajaj Pulsar 400, which is available at an affordable price of Rs 1.85 lakh. Pulsar 400 is currently the most affordable bike in its class. Market response has been exceptional, with Pulsar 400 registering sales of 2,515 units in June. Among all the 400cc bikes manufactured by Bajaj, the Pulsar 400 is now the top selling product. It is ahead of Triumph 400, KTM 390, Dominar 400 and Husqvarna 401.Harley X440 – Specs and featuresPowering Harley-Davidson X440 is a 440cc, single cylinder, air-oil cooled, long stroke engine. It generates 27 bhp and 38 Nm. The 6-speed gearbox has been designed to suit the needs of highway cruising as well as city commuting. Suspension system comprises USD 43mm double cartridge forks at front and gas filled twin shocks (7-step preload adjustable) at rear. Braking duties are performed by 320 mm front and 240 mm rear disc brakes. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard.Harley X440 has an all-LED headlamp with multi-projectors and signature DRL, LED winkers and LED tail lamp. The instrument unit is a 3.5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity. Users can access calls, music and turn-by-turn navigation.Features specific to Harley X440 Vivid variant include alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. Colour options include Metallic Thick Red and Metallic Dark Silver. The X440 Vivid variant misses out on several features that are available with only the top-spec S variant. For example, X440 Vivid variant does not get diamond-cut alloy wheels. Another key feature missing is the eSIM. This allows a range of connected features such as vehicle tracking, geo-fencing and remote immobilization. More

Pawan Munjal, Chairman Hero MotoCorp with Harley Davidson X440The updated grand tourer lineup has given Street Glide and Road Glide better rider comfort and increased performanceHero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson partnership announced the pricing for its 2024 model lineup in India. Pricing for the entire lineup of Milwaukee-based motorcycle brand in India has been updated for 2024. There has been a feature addition exercise with company’s grand tourer lineup and Harley even announced a raked-out cruiser called H-D Breakout 117.Harley-Davidson 2024 Lineup PricesBefore the update, last recorded prices of Harley-Davidson’s most affordable offering, Nightster, was around Rs. 12.25 lakh (ex-sh). With updated prices, Harley-Davidson’s most affordable Nightster costs Rs. 13.39 lakh (ex-sh). From now on this is the entry portal into Harley-Davidson’s iconic cruisers.Harley-Davidson 2024 Lineup PricesContinuing the lineup, we have Nightster Special priced at Rs. 14.09 lakh, Sportster S at Rs. 16.49 lakh, Fat Bob 114 at Rs. 21.49 lakh, Pan America Special at Rs. 24.64 lakh, Fat Boy 114 at Rs. 25.69 lakh, Heritage 114 for Rs. 27.19 lakh, Breakout 117 at 30.99 lakh, Street Glide at 38.79 lakh and the flagship Road Glide at Rs. 41.79 lakh (all prices ex-sh).Among the motorcycles in the list, Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 sounds new. That’s because it is. Harley-Davidson just announced Breakout 117 and is a raked-out cruiser motorcycle packing the same Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine as its flagship grand touring range.Harley-Davidson Breakout 117Updated Grand Touring RangeSpeaking of Harley-Davidson’s grand touring lineup, the company has given Street Glide and Road Glide a proper update. Both bikes now pack an updated Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine with a new cooling system along with enhanced intake and exhaust to boost performance. Ride modes include Road, Sport, Rain and Custom.Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 AnnouncedBike’s infotainment screen received a thorough update too, featuring Skyline OS on the 12.3-inch TFT touchscreen. Complementing this screen is a 200W audio system including a pair of front-firing speakers and an amplifier. Rider comfort has been worked on with reduced helmet buffeting, redesigned one-piece seat and re-worked rear suspension.Harley-Davidson Street GlideStatement from Hero & HarleyDimitris Raptis, Vice President of Asia Pacific, Harley-Davidson, said: “We are excited to enhance our Grand Touring range with advanced models and trailblazing features that serve to fuel our rider’s passion for freedom and adventure on the open roads of India. Our new 2024 Model Year motorcycles reflect Harley-Davidson’s commitment to innovation and incorporating performance-focused technologies into our products.”Ravi Avalur, Head – Harley-Davidson Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp, said: “We are excited to open the bookings for the 2024 range of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in India. In the Grand American Touring category, we have brought the new Harley-Davidson Road Glide and Street Glide models to further enhance Harley-Davidson’s leadership in the market. In the cruiser category, we are re-introducing Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 to enhance the product portfolio for the Indian consumers.”Harley-Davidson Road Glide More

Four Custom Harley-Davidson X440 Motorcycles Showcased at India Bike WeekThe custom Harley-Davidson X440 motorcycles showcased at India Bike Week represent individual personality and expression along with tasteful modsThe newcomer to India’s classic motorcycle world is within the 300cc to 500cc segment is Harley-Davidson with X440, made and marketed in collaboration with Hero MotoCorp. Seeing how Royal Enfield is leading choice in custom motorcycle space in India, Harley-Davidson intends to flex X440’s modification potential by collaborating with renowned modders in India.Custom Harley-Davidson X440 Showcased At IBWRoyal Enfield has been known to reach out to and collaborate with renowned custom bike builders and modders across the country. This way, the custom bike space in India gets an active boost and recognition from the very OEM whose motorcycle is being modded.Now, Harley-Davidson is taking a similar approach towards custom motorcycle scene in India. To do this, Harley-Davidson has collaborated with renowned modders and custom bike builders like Rajputana Custom Motorcycle, TNT Customs, Bombay Custom Work and Old Delhi Motorcycles.Custom Harley-Davidson X440 by Rajputana Custom MotorcycleRajputana Custom MotorcycleA Flat Track Racer genre is what Rajputana Custom Motorcycle has gone for. The main highlights for this build are that fuel tank is now rounder and more classic, custom main frame and subframe, extended custom swingarm, single seat setup, custom under-seat exhaust, front beak, tidy tail section, black wire-spoke rims, knobby tyres, rear mono-shock suspension setup, larger rear disc brake, headlight delete and new Tracker fascia.Custom Harley-Davidson X440 Old Delhi MotorcyclesOld Delhi MotorcyclesWhat screams retro, more than anything else in motorcycling world, is a sidecar. This is exactly what Old Delhi Motorcycles has went with. This sidecar has a single wheel and is connected to X440’s main frame along with two hydraulic struts hinged to absorb lateral movements. There are modifications to motorcycle too, with custom seats, leather saddles, custom rear fender, and the likes.Custom Harley-Davidson X440 by TNT CustomsTNT CustomsThis is probably the coolest build based on a Harley-Davidson X440. TNT Customs has gone for a Cafe Racer appeal and it looks visually aesthetic and pleasing. Fuel tank and main frame are retained, but modified to accommodate rear mono-shock suspension setup. The rear subframe is completely custom and so is the exhaust. Single seat setup, snazzy colours, custom handlebar for Cafe Racer look, custom exhaust and balloon tyres are notable elements.Custom Harley-Davidson X440 by Bombay Custom WorkBombay Custom WorkJust like Rajputana Custom Motorcycle, Bombay Custom Work has gone with a Flat Tracker direction. Bombay Motor Work has tastefully painted X440’s frame red and played with white and black dual-tone fuel tank with gold accents. Fender delete, retro A / T tyres, headlight delete, are some of the highlights of this build.Individual expression with personalisationCustom motorcycles bring out endless personalisation options for enthusiasts. This custom motorcycle world revolves around classic motorcycle brands owing to their endless potential. Fan favourites are Royal Enfields, but Harley-Davidson is another iconic motorcycle brand with vast modification possibilities, less explored in India.The results of this collaboration are truly spectacular. Each of these modders have stuck their signature styling and have delivered a special version of Harley-Davidson X440. The results bring out an entirely different character to X440 than what Harley-Davidson originally intended. More

Harlley-Davidson X440As opposed to introductory pricing, Harley-Davidson X440 standard pricing is Rs. 10,500 dearer (ex-sh)India is the largest market for 2W vehicles. The premium segments across multiple displacements are witnessing increased demand. Legacy brand, Harley-Davidson, has entered this space in collaboration with Hero MotoCorp and launched X440 roadster-style bike. Deliveries will commence from October 15th and bookings have been re-opened with revised pricing.Harley-Davidson X440 Deliveries October 15thHero and Harley-Davidson partnership has launched its maiden product, X440, in India on July 3rd, 2023. The roadster-styled vehicle was on offer with an introductory price ranging between Rs. 2.29 lakh and Rs. 2.69 lakh (ex-sh). Within a month, the company closed booking portal for X440 on August 3rd, 2023.Deliveries were slated for October. Now, the company has officially revealed delivery dates. Aligning with Indian festive season, Harley-Davidson will commence deliveries on first day of Navratri festival on 15th October 2023. Manufacturing has commenced at Hero MotoCorp’s Garden Factory at Neemrana, Rajasthan.Test rides for booked customers have commenced since 1st of September in a phased manner. As of now, bookings are closed and Hero and Harley intend to re-open booking window from 16th October onwards with revised pricing. The introductory price was for early bookings only which lasted for exactly a month.Harley-Davidson X440 test ridesSpecs and pricingRevised prices range between Rs. 2.4 lakh for base Denim variant, Rs. 2.6 lakh for mid-spec Vivid variant and Rs. 2.8 lakh for top-spec S variant (all prices mentioned are ex-sh). The new pricing is Rs. 10,500 more expensive than introductory prices across the variants. The 440cc engine with 27 bhp of power and 38 Nm of torque remains identical across variants.Componentry includes USD front forks, rear twin shock absorbers, option between wire-spoke and alloy wheels, a single disc brake setup at both ends and more. Features list includes LED lighting all around, a TFT instrument screen with Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone compatibility.The tussle with Ultraviolette Automotive doesn’t seem to be phase Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson. Deliveries will commence from 15th October, despite the trademark ‘X440’ from Hero MotoCorp being opposed.Words from the manufacturerMr. Niranjan Gupta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hero MotoCorp, said, “The Harley-Davidson X440 continues to create excitement across the country. While the production is in full swing at our Neemrana facility, huge number of our pre-booked customers have availed the opportunity to test ride the motorcycle.We are all geared up to add a lot of festive cheer by commencing deliveries of the Harley Davidson X440 to our customers from the first day of the Navratri. This is just the beginning in our winning the premium journey.” More

New Harley-Davidson Motorcycle spiedNew Harley-Davidson X440 has been launched in India already and deliveries will commence from October 2023The iconic American brand, Harley-Davidson, has partnered with Hero MotoCorp and launched X440 roadster-style motorcycle in India. But, a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle is under testing that looks similar to X440 in design and proportions. Is this a new version of X440? Or is it something different? With a smaller engine and a lower price point, perhaps?New Harley-Davidson Spied In JaipurManufactured by Hero MotoCorp, X440 has seen good reception with decent booking numbers. But the advent of new motorcycles from legacy brands like Triumph Speed 400 makes X440’s pricing feel slightly on the higher side. Given that Harley-Davidson has a smaller X250 single-cylinder motorcycle in China, there could be a sub 300cc offering in India as well.Going by Harley and Hero’s partnership strategy, Hero’s new liquid-cooled 210cc engine seems to be the obvious choice. Looking at the test mules, we can see an identical design to Harley-Davidson X440. The same roadster vibe will be carried over. Spy shots show test mule in full camouflage to hide its identity. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Shagun Anand for the pictures.This might prove a strategic product for Harley-Davidson considering there is a huge traction in this space. Triumph, for one, is brewing a smaller 250cc version of its recently launched Speed 400. This will bear similar design traits as Speed 400 and may take Speed 250 name. KTM and Husqvarna have been operational in this space along with Bajaj with Dominar and Pulsar ranges.Similar design as Harley-Davidson X440When launched, Harley-Davidson X210 name is likely and the motorcycle might pack a 210cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine with a 4V head. This powertrain debuted with recently launched Hero Karizma XMR 210. This engine makes 25.15 bhp of power and 20.4 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.Is this an X440 undergoing final testing phase ahead of deliveries?Considering how similar the bike in spy shots looks to recently launched Harley-Davidson X440, there is a possibility of this being an X440 test mule too. Deliveries will commence in October 2023. Ahead of deliveries, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson might be ironing out a few final niggles. The company has chosen to camouflage this test mule despite already launching it.X440 sports an all-metal build, reminiscent of retro motorcycles. It comes equipped with a 440cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine generating 27 bhp of power and 38 Nm of torque. A 6-speed gearbox, USD telescopic front forks, rear dual shock absorber setup, choice between alloy and spoke wheels, and full-LED lighting are notable elements.New Harley-Davidson bike spotted near JaipurHarley-Davidson X440 features a fully digital instrument cluster that supports Bluetooth connectivity as well. This unlocks smartphone connectivity along with turn-by-turn navigation. Prices for Harley-Davidson X440 start from Rs. 2.4 lakh for base Denim trim and goes till Rs. 2.8 lakh for top-spec S trim. More

Harley-Davidson X440 Price HikeAfter the introductory price ends tomorrow, 3rd August, Harley-Davidson X440 price will go up by Rs. 10,500 (ex-sh)Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson partnership has launched the first product X440 in India at an attractive introductory price of Rs. 2.29 lakh for base Denim trim, Rs. 2.49 lakh for mid-spec Vivid and Rs. 2.69 lakh for top-spec S trim (all prices ex-sh). Introductory prices will last till August 3rd, tomorrow. Post that, there will be an increase in price.Harley-Davidson X440 Price HikeFollowing an overwhelming response for their maiden product, X440, the company is intending to hike the prices by Rs. 10,500 (ex-sh). This price hike is across the trims. In effect, Harley-Davidson X440 price starts from Rs. 2.4 lakh for base Denim trim, Rs. 2.6 lakh for mid-spec Vivid and Rs. 2.8 lakh for top-spec S trim (all prices ex-sh).Harley-Davidson X440 deliveries commenceAfter the booking portal closes tomorrow, Harley-Davidson India will arrange test rides for customers who have booked the bike, starting from September 1st. Production will commence in September at the company’s Garden Factory in Neemrana, Rajasthan. Deliveries will commence in October 2023.Prospective buyers can book their Harley-Davidson X440 at introductory prices and avoid the price hike by placing an order by 3rd August, 2023. Also, there is no clarity as to when Harley-Davidson will commence a second booking portal as production hasn’t started and response seems to be on the higher side. The company has expressed that the scale of production will depend on response and demand. If there is demand, then there will be an escalation in production capacity.The best Roadster in its segment?Harley-Davidson is betting big on the emotional quotient that is associated with a legacy brand like itself. That said, Royal Enfield and Triumph work with a similar ethos as well. Triumph’s Speed 400 is likely to beat X440 in sales. Not only Speed 400 costs significantly less than X440, it is also delivering a better value for money proposition.Triumph offers more tech, more sophisticated engine architecture and more performance. Harley-Davidson X440 comes equipped with a single-cylinder 440cc engine capable of developing 27 bhp of power and 38 Nm of torque. A 6-speed gearbox is standard and Harley-Davidson promises a full metallic build like Royal Enfield. More