Hero to launch Harley-Davidson X440-based bike in 2024

TusharK · 4th July 2023, 12:29

Harley-Davidson has recently launched the X440 in India. It is the brand's most affordable model, developed in collaboration with Hero MotoCorp, which is also said to be working on a new bike based on the same platform.

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According to media reports, Hero's product will be loosely based on the X440's platform. While it will use the same chassis, the engine could be offered in a different state of tune. It is also said that Hero will tweak the styling and exhaust note to appeal to younger buyers.

The X440 is powered by a 440cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that produces 27 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 38 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. The bike is equipped with an upside-down KYB front fork and dual shock absorbers at the rear, while braking is handled by a 320 mm rotor up front and a 240 mm disc at the rear.

Hero's X440-based bike could also get similar features as the Harley. These include a 3.5-inch digital instrument console, Bluetooth connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation, music and phone control with missed call and message alerts.

Reports suggest that the Harley-Davidson X440-based motorcycle is likely to be launched in India by March 2024.

Source: Autocar India

Link to Team-BHP News

sukiwa · 4th July 2023, 12:39

Ohh, no. Hero version will be even cheaper than HD which may lead to buyers playing wait game. Not a pleasant situation for HD.
Hero may create multiple editions of this single model with n number of sticker updates.

Senotrius · 4th July 2023, 19:39

They should in my opinion. Something other than the recycled honda engines.

AtheK · 4th July 2023, 20:39

Come on Hero give us the Xpulse 440 and take my money!

SoumenD · 4th July 2023, 20:53

Is this the engine being tested on Xpulse? The rumors started with Xpulse 250 moving on to 300 to 400 to 420 IIRC.

But if this engine is already available to Hero, wonder if they can plonk this into Xpulse chasis with adequate adjustments ofcourse. 27BHP@6k & 38Nm@4k RPM would make it very enjoyable in-city as well as offroad. Even highway performance should be pretty decent for 100-120kph cruising.

MotoDrive · 5th July 2023, 11:52

Xpulse based on this engine will be good, it makes sense to Bring the karizma as well!

am1m · 5th July 2023, 12:12

Adding one more vote for a bigger-engine Xpulse!

Not that Hero is going to care, or do they even read forums like this, for customer/potential customer opinions?!

Still, worth a shot.

4th July 2023, 12:29	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,450 Thanked: 57,108 Times	Hero to launch Harley-Davidson X440-based bike in 2024 Harley-Davidson has recently launched the X440 in India. It is the brand's most affordable model, developed in collaboration with Hero MotoCorp, which is also said to be working on a new bike based on the same platform. According to media reports, Hero's product will be loosely based on the X440's platform. While it will use the same chassis, the engine could be offered in a different state of tune. It is also said that Hero will tweak the styling and exhaust note to appeal to younger buyers. The X440 is powered by a 440cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that produces 27 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 38 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. The bike is equipped with an upside-down KYB front fork and dual shock absorbers at the rear, while braking is handled by a 320 mm rotor up front and a 240 mm disc at the rear. Hero's X440-based bike could also get similar features as the Harley. These include a 3.5-inch digital instrument console, Bluetooth connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation, music and phone control with missed call and message alerts. Reports suggest that the Harley-Davidson X440-based motorcycle is likely to be launched in India by March 2024. Source: Autocar India Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by TusharK : 4th July 2023 at 12:30.
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4th July 2023, 12:39	#2
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,385 Thanked: 2,595 Times	Re: Hero to launch Harley-Davidson X440-based bike in 2024 Ohh, no. Hero version will be even cheaper than HD which may lead to buyers playing wait game. Not a pleasant situation for HD. Hero may create multiple editions of this single model with n number of sticker updates.
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4th July 2023, 19:39	#3
Senotrius BHPian Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kochi Posts: 411 Thanked: 507 Times	Re: Hero to launch Harley-Davidson X440-based bike in 2024 They should in my opinion. Something other than the recycled honda engines.
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AtheK Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,056 Thanked: 8,492 Times View My Garage	Re: Hero to launch Harley-Davidson X440-based bike in 2024 Come on Hero give us the Xpulse 440 and take my money!
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4th July 2023, 20:53	#5
SoumenD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: India Posts: 1,764 Thanked: 6,392 Times	Re: Hero to launch Harley-Davidson X440-based bike in 2024 Is this the engine being tested on Xpulse? The rumors started with Xpulse 250 moving on to 300 to 400 to 420 IIRC. But if this engine is already available to Hero, wonder if they can plonk this into Xpulse chasis with adequate adjustments ofcourse. 27BHP@6k & 38Nm@4k RPM would make it very enjoyable in-city as well as offroad. Even highway performance should be pretty decent for 100-120kph cruising. Last edited by SoumenD : 4th July 2023 at 20:54.
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MotoDrive BANNED Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Bangalore Posts: 63 Thanked: 186 Times	Re: Hero to launch Harley-Davidson X440-based bike in 2024 Xpulse based on this engine will be good, it makes sense to Bring the karizma as well! Last edited by MotoDrive : 5th July 2023 at 11:54.
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am1m Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,931 Thanked: 12,347 Times	Re: Hero to launch Harley-Davidson X440-based bike in 2024 Adding one more vote for a bigger-engine Xpulse! Not that Hero is going to care, or do they even read forums like this, for customer/potential customer opinions?! Still, worth a shot.
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