[hothatchaway]

Are those tubed tyres on the base variant with spoked wheels? The yellow looks smashing along with the tan seats on spoked wheels.

[libranof1987]

Originally Posted by hothatchaway

Are those tubed tyres on the base variant with spoked wheels?

All variants get tubeless tyres.

[davelok]

Originally Posted by hothatchaway

Are those tubed tyres on the base variant with spoked wheels? The yellow looks smashing along with the tan seats on spoked wheels.

I agree, it's the best looking of the three versions and the spoked wheels go really well with it. The alloy wheel design does not add anything visually to the other two, IMHO.

According to Bikewale (checked to confirm) the Denim version has tubed tyres.

[Newtown]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

... and this can be achieved only by test riding as many as you can. Once you identify your preferences, the choice becomes easy and you would be the best judge of what will work for you.

Thank you. This is true and this is how I shall begin the search. I really do not know what I want and for that riding some of these bikes is perhaps the best option.

Originally Posted by ajay0612

It is not so much lighter. Have you ever tried an RE bike? If that is comfortable to handle than x440 is good all-rounder.

I haven't but thanks that is good info to have. I shall try riding some of these examples. I have in my younger days done a few long rides on a RX100 and some city riding on an RD350. Motorcycles have some such a long way from those times.

My eventual goal (in 7 to 8 years) have a Honda Goldwing but here I am just a starter. Not ideal I know.

[ajay0612]

Originally Posted by libranof1987

All variants get tubeless tyres.

Lowest variant 'DENIM' get tubed tyres (on spoked wheels).

[gtx2]

I have booked speed 400 but eager to test ride this one. Glad to be in a position where both choices are great !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=748QrYhx3Xo

[ajay0612]

Originally Posted by libranof1987

The bike feels extremely nimble and chuckable. Even at 190 kgs, you can flick it around easily when you want to get past those narrow gaps. Although not exactly intended for the track, the bike did feel at home while cornering, allowing for a generous amount of lean.

Dear Libran
Great review. Please help by replying to following queries:
a) Can you compare the flickability of x440 with CB350? I am able to tilt CB350 from side to side and straighten up again, maybe due to better weight distribution (In comparison Jawa, despite being lighter, feel heavier while tilting from side to side at standstill). Does X440 feel similar to CB350 or lighter?

b) X440-Vivid is 40K costlier than CB350. Does it feel an upgrade over CB350? Is the higher price worth it based on initial impressions?

Thanks a lot.

[windiesel]

Originally Posted by ajay0612

X440-Vivid is 40K costlier than CB350. Does it feel an upgrade over CB350?

A big Yes, IMHO. This is the kind of engine CB350 ought to have come up with, instead of just copying RE and ending up with a bike that is colloquially known as 'Honda ki Bullet'. The X440 is a distinct product in a niche of it's own, filling the void left by the demise of Classic/Bullet 500 without blindly copying them.

[Sebring]

Dont jump the gun. Let's first test ride and then compare

Originally Posted by windiesel

A big Yes, IMHO. This is the kind of engine CB350 ought to have come up with, instead of just copying RE and ending up with a bike that is colloquially known as 'Honda ki Bullet'. The X440 is a distinct product in a niche of it's own, filling the void left by the demise of Classic/Bullet 500 without blindly copying them.

[inline4]

Originally Posted by Sebring

Dont jump the gun. Let's first test ride and then compare

I did a back to back comparison with the C350 and CB350. Really there is no comparison. The X440 is in a class of its own. Its much bigger than the 350's too.

Take a test ride and I'm keen to know if I'm the only person who feels this way.
Which city are you in Sebring? Most H-D dealers have got their display models.

[Sebring]

Thats good to know. I'm in Bengaluru. The dealer hasnt received stocks yet

Originally Posted by inline4

I did a back to back comparison with the C350 and CB350. Really there is no comparison. The X440 is in a class of its own. Its much bigger than the 350's too. Take a test ride and I'm keen to know if I'm the only person who feels this way. Which city are you in Sebring? Most H-D dealers have got their display models.

[inline4]

Originally Posted by Sebring

Thats good to know. I'm in Bengaluru. The dealer hasnt received stocks yet

A friend of mine has gone to Tusker H-D at Lavelle road and seen the bike and sent me a picture. I'm certain that they have a motorcycle. Hope this helps.

[jaganm]

Originally Posted by inline4

I did a back to back comparison with the C350 and CB350. Really there is no comparison. The X440 is in a class of its own. Its much bigger than the 350's too.

Take a test ride and I'm keen to know if I'm the only person who feels this way.
Which city are you in Sebring? Most H-D dealers have got their display models.

Are you sure of the size, here are the comparative figures

Highness vs x440
Length 2163 vs 2168
Width 789 vs not known
Height 1107 vs not known
Wheelbase 1441 vs 1418

Highness is a surprisingly long and large bike for its power output which makes for fantastic ergonomics. I'm very sure that the HD will have an equally comfortable presence and the extra performance on tap will be the cherry on the cake.

Time will tell but I feel despite more of the hype being around the Triumphs, the HD and its derivatives from the Hero family will be a bigger hit in the medium and long term

[inline4]

Originally Posted by jaganm

Are you sure of the size, here are the comparative figures

On paper and in Images the 440 loses. If you get a chance to see it in person, please let me know what you think. Hopefully real comparisons between the CB350, C350 and X440 will begin to come online. The S400 is in my opinion, a completely different segment altogether.

[sukiwa]

Originally Posted by Sebring

I'm in Bengaluru. The dealer hasnt received stocks yet

Originally Posted by inline4

A friend of mine has gone to Tusker H-D at Lavelle road and seen the bike and sent me a picture. I'm certain that they have a motorcycle.

As per this communication, existing H-D dealerships should have a display bike by now.
At least in Pune, designated Hero motocorp dealers are getting the bike after 15th August and test rides afterwards.