The X440 by Harley-Davidson has recently made its debut in the Indian market, marking a collaborative effort with Hero MotoCorp
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Positioned as Harley-Davidson's most budget-friendly motorcycle option, it faces strong competition from the Royal Enfield Classic 350
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Harley-Davidson employs an air-oil cooled engine with a displacement of 440 cc, generating 27 bhp and 38 Nm of torque
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In contrast, the Classic 350 features a single-cylinder air-oil cooled engine with a displacement of 349 cc, producing 19 bhp and 27 Nm of torque.
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The front suspension of the X440 consists of USD forks, while the rear suspension features twin gas-charged shock absorbers.
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Similarly, the Classic 350 utilizes traditional telescopic forks in the front and twin gas-charged shock absorbers in the rear.
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The Harley-Davidson X440 is equipped with LED lighting throughout, along with convenient features such as a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, and a digital instrument cluster.
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On the other hand, the Classic 350 offers a USB port, an analogue speedometer with a small additional display, and the option for a Tripper Navigation system.
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The base price for the Classic 350 is ₹1.93 lakh, while the top-end variant is priced at ₹2.25 lakh, both excluding showroom costs
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In comparison, the Harley Davidson X440 starts at ₹2.29 lakh and goes up to ₹2.69 lakh, also excluding showroom expenses.