Hello friend, I hope you’re doing well. Let’s dive into something cool today — I got to know about the Harley‑Davidson X 440 and wanted to share my thoughts as a normal rider, not some fancy writer. I’ll break it down in simple language, sharing what I found, what I like, and what might need thinking over. If you’re in our town (Patna, Bihar) and thinking of this bike, this article is for you.
Introducing the Harley-Davidson X 440
So, brother, the Harley-Davidson X 440 is a new offering from Harley‑Davidson in India in collaboration with Hero MotoCorp. According to the official source, the ex-showroom starting price is INR 2,39,500. That means coming to our town, with RTO, insurance, etc., expect more (we’ll talk about that later).
Do you know it’s very special? Because for Harley, this is a different kind of bike — a smaller capacity (440 cc) vs their usual big bikes.
Styling and Looks
Brother, the moment you see the bike, you get the “Harley feel” in style. It has that broad tank, retro-tracker look, chunky front fork and a clean modern LED headlamp job. In real life, I imagine riding this through our city roads, you’ll definitely turn heads — friends will ask, “Which bike is that?”
They’ve given wide flat handlebars, which help you feel in control. And the tank is styled with the classic silhouette that Harley is known for. The colour options are interesting too: matte black, mustard denim, metallic thick red, metallic dark silver, goldfish silver, baja orange, etc. That means you can pick one that suits your style.
Engine and Performance
Now, let’s get into the heart of it. The Harley-Davidson X 440 is powered by a 440 cc single-cylinder air-oil cooled engine which produces around 27 bhp and 38 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.
What I like: In our city traffic, that kind of torque in the low-mid range means you’ll have no trouble pulling out of slow traffic, overtaking other bikes, and cruising on the highway when required.
The six-speed gearbox is tuned for both city commuting and highway stretches.
One thing to keep in mind: it’s not a high-revving sportbike, more of a relaxed cruiser/roadster. So if you want a full-on racing feel, this may not be it. But if you want a strong everyday bike that also has some character, this works well.
Ride, Handling and Comfort
Brother, the ride position seems comfortable — seat height is claimed as 805 mm. For many of us (in India), that’s reasonable; you’ll feel stable even when stopping at lights.
Ground clearance is 170 mm.
The bike’s weight is around 190-195 kg (in running order). Yes, it’s heavy compared to small 150-250 cc bikes, but given its size and features, this is fine.
What I think: For city use, the heavyweight may be a bit of a handful when you are manoeuvring in very crowded lanes or doing U-turns in narrow spaces. But once you are on an open road, this bike will feel confident. The chassis and geometry are optimised for confident handling as per the official info.
For pillion rides too, they mention good comfort with leg-room and grab rails designed for the pillion. That’s a plus if you ride with someone often.
Features and Technology
Let’s see what tech you are getting for the money.
- LED headlamp with signature DRL and round styling (love this).
- Digital display / Enhanced digital instrumentation. The official site mentions “3.5″ enhanced digital display”.
- Dual channel ABS as standard. That’s very good for safety.
- Bluetooth connectivity & navigation (on top variant). According to reviews, the top trim has connectivity like turn-by-turn navigation via phone and other smart features.
What I like: For the price, getting a good feature list like this is a strong point.
What to consider: On the base variant, you might not get all features (Bluetooth, alloy wheels etc), so if you want full features, you may have to go for a higher variant (more money).
Colours and Variants
The Harley-Davidson X 440 comes in three main variants: Denim (base), Vivid (mid), S (top).
And the colour options include: Mustard Denim, Goldfish Silver, Metallic Thick Red, Metallic Dark Silver, Baja Orange, Matte Black, etc.
So you’ve a good choice to pick a style. I personally would go for something like Metallic Thick Red or Matte Black — something that looks classy and stands out a little.
Price and “in our town” take
Now, this part is important if you are in Patna or any city in Bihar: the ex-showroom price starts at INR 2,39,500 for the base variant. The higher variants go up to around INR 2,79,500 for the top version.
In our town, once you add RTO, insurance, registration, and other charges, you might easily reach INR 2.8 to 3.2 lakh on-road price (or maybe more depending on your state, city and variant). For example, in Pune the on-road for this bike starts at INR 3,03,567 for the base variant.
So if you are budgeting, plan accordingly: For Patna/Bihar you may find on-road a bit lower/higher depending on taxes and extras, but assume around INR 2.8-3.0 lakh as safe.
When I say “in our town”, realistically you should check with the local authorised Harley-Davidson / Hero-Harley dealer, ask for exact on-road price, any accessory costs, waiting period etc.
Real-Life Usage Thoughts of Harley-Davidson X 440
Here’s what I think from a “regular guy” perspective:
- For daily city commuting: It’s definitely usable, but given it’s heavy and big, if you’re stuck in really tight traffic every day it might feel more effort than a smaller bike (say 150-250cc). But if you commute part city, part open road it will shine.
- For weekend rides or highway: This bike is a good companion. The torque and presence make it fun for longer rides. Imagine riding from Patna to Bodh Gaya or a longer trip — this could be exciting.
- For pillion rides: The good comfort and grab rails help. If you often ride with someone, this is a plus.
- Service, maintenance, and cost: Being a premium brand, service cost & upkeep will be higher compared to a regular commuter bike. You’ll want to factor in insurance, periodic servicing, tyre replacement (140/70-17 rear is bigger than some standard bikes) etc.
- Resale and brand factor: Having a Harley badge is cool, you get attention, respect. But also you should be okay with the responsibilities of premium ownership.
- City roads / rough patches: In our region roads may have uneven patches, potholes. With 170mm ground clearance you’re reasonably okay, but still slow down carefully.
- Waiting period: I read that in some cities, the waiting period may be 2-3 months. (Review source for Harley-Davidson X 440 mentioned waiting time) So if you decide to buy, book early.
Why this bike could be a smart pick
- It brings the Harley-Davidson X 440 brand into a more accessible zone. If you’ve always liked Harley but found many models out of budget, Harley-Davidson X 440 gives that brand experience at a more manageable scale.
- Good balance of retro styling + modern tech.
- Strong torque in everyday use, plus highway ability.
- Customisable style (colours, variants) so you can pick what fits you.
- For someone who wants “cruiser feel” rather than purely sporty racing bike, this fits well.
What you might want to consider/compromises
- Weight is on the higher side compared to smaller bikes. Maneuvering in very tight traffic may require some effort.
- Maintenance cost and spares may cost more than average bikes. Premium brand = premium cost.
- Ride may not be as light/agile as say a smaller 200-300cc bike, so if you’re mostly within cramped city areas you might want to test ride first.
- On-road cost will be significantly above the ex-showroom price.
- Base version may lack some features (alloy wheels, full connectivity) compared to top trim. If you want all bells & whistles you’ll spend more.
My verdict
If I were you (in Patna) and deciding: If your budget allows ~ INR 3 lakh on-road, and you ride often both in city & outside city, and you like the idea of owning a “Harley” with character, then go ahead, the Harley-Davidson X 440 makes sense.
But if your rides are mostly city traffic, very short distances, lots of stops, and you prioritise minimal cost & maximum agility, maybe look at something slightly smaller/ lighter and cheaper.
So yes — I’d say the Harley-Davidson X 440 is “a good buy” for someone who wants more than just a commuter bike, wants style & brand, and will use the bike for a mix of city + open roads, and is comfortable with premium ownership.
Some final friendly tips before you buy
- Visit the local authorised Harley/Hero-Harley dealer in Patna. Ask for the exact on-road price for your variant, colour and any accessory cost.
- Test ride it if possible — especially checking how comfortable you feel with weight, seat height, foot-pegs, ride in our local traffic.
- Check service network and cost: Even though Harley/ Hero collaboration exists, check how many service centres nearby, cost of regular service, how expensive tyres/spares are.
- Consider your usage: If you’ll ride 5000-8000 km/year mixing city/highway, this makes sense. If you ride very little, evaluate cost vs benefit.
- Ask about waiting period and if there are any offers.
- Pick the variant/colour carefully: Because features differ, and you’ll want something you’ll enjoy for years.
Thank you for reading, friend. If you like, I can also pull up detailed spec comparison of the Harley-Davidson X 440 vs some rivals (say in the 400-500cc cruiser category) so you can see pros-cons side by side. Would you like that?
FAQs of Harley-Davidson X 440
1. What is the ex-showroom starting price of the Harley-Davidson X 440?
The ex-showroom price starts at INR 2,39,500 in India.
2. What is the on-road price I should assume in our town (Patna/Bihar)?
While exact figures vary by city/state, you should budget around INR 2.8 to 3.2 lakh (or possibly slightly more) for the base variant in Patna including registration, insurance etc.
3. What engine power & torque does the Harley-Davidson X 440 offer?
The bike offers around 27 bhp of power and 38 Nm of torque (at 4,000 rpm) from a 440 cc single-cylinder engine.
4. What seat height and weight should I know?
Seat height is about 805 mm which is manageable for many. The bike’s weight (running order) is around 190-195 kg.
5. Are there multiple variants and colours?
Yes. There are three variants (Denim, Vivid, S) and multiple colours like Matte Black, Baja Orange, Metallic Thick Red, Goldfish Silver, Mustard Denim etc.
