All hail the hottest motorcycle in town! Priced at Rs 2.2L, Harley-Davidson X440 is here, and fans get ecstatic on Twitter

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Hero MotoCorp unveiled their first collaborative creation, the Harley-Davidson X440 motorcycle, on July 3 (Monday). This majestic vehicle is a fusion of American muscle and Indian engineering prowess. With its launch, the Harley-Davidson X440 makes history as the first premium motorcycle to be introduced under the licensing agreement between these two brands. It will be manufactured at the company’s Garden Factory at Neemrana, in Rajasthan. Following its official launch, several Harley fans shared their reactions on Twitter. A user wrote, «I thought Hero-Davidson lost the first round to Bajaj-Triumph, but it seems like these new entities would expand the entry-level middleweight bikes market (in India context) instead of cannibalizing each other’s share.»

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Another user shared, «Hero MotoCorp on Monday stepped into India’s ballooning market for premium lifestyle motorcycles with the launch of Harley Davidson X440, a fully indigenized 440cc motorcycle it has co-created with the Milwaukee-based cult motorbike maker.»

At the core of the X440 is a formidable 440cc oil-cooled, long-stroke BSVI (OBD II) and E20 compliant engine, a first for Hero MotoCorp. This powerhouse generates a thrilling 27bhp of power and an impressive 38Nm of torque. The engine comes with an assist and slipper clutch to offer precise control. It has been paired with a responsive 6-speed gearbox.

Further, the Harley-Davidson X440 boasts of an array of features. It has a steel trellis frame along with 43mm USD fork and twin shock absorbers. With a seat height of 805mm and a weight