Hero MotoCorp has announced a price hike for the Harley-Davidson X440. From 3rd August 2023 onwards, all the variants of the bike will get a hike of INR 10,500. Meanwhile, customers can still book the X440 at introductory prices till August 3, 2023.
Harley-Davidson X440 : More Details
Customers can choose the X440 amongst three variants. These include Denim, Vivid, and ‘S’, The entry level variant Denim is offered in Mustard Denim paint shade. It gets a yellow painted fuel tank with the rest of the bike finished in black. The bike rides on tube tyres shod on wire-spoke wheels. The new price is INR 2.39 lakh.
The mid-sped Vivid trim gets two colours – Metallic Thick Red and Metallic Dark Silver. Harley is offering alloy wheels on the Vivid trim. Price will now be set at INR 2.59 lakh.
Meanwhile, the top-end S variant comes in a lone Matte Black colour. It gets machined alloys, 3D decals and most importantly connected features including smartphone connectivity. Other features include maps support using turn-by-turn navigation, phone and SMS alerts and music control. Meanwhile, this varaint’s price is set at INR 2.79 lakh from August 3 onwards.
High Demand for Harley-Davidson X440
According to Hero, the response for the entry level Harley has been overwhelming. While the bike has been launched in India, production is expected to commence only from September 2023. The bike will be made at Hero’s Neemrana plant in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, the customer deliveries are planned in October 2023.
Hero is currently working to expand the production capacity at the Neemrana plant.
Competition of the Harley-Davidson X440
The Harley-Davidson X440 competes with popular motorcycles in India. This includes the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Honda CB350, and Jawa 42. These motorcycles are known for their retro styling and appeal to the cruiser segment in the Indian market. It’s exciting to see Harley-Davidson expanding its lineup. With a more affordable option like the X440, it is providing enthusiasts with another choice in the competitive Indian motorcycle market.
Also Read – Hero MotoCorp will launch new bike with HD X440 engine in 2024.