Harley-Davidson X440 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: A detailed comparison. Which bike to choose?
Indian market, marking a collaborative effort with Hero MotoCorp. Positioned as Harley-Davidson's most budget-friendly motorcycle option, it faces strong competition from the Royal Enfield Classic 350, which has enjoyed significant success in the segment ever since its initial launch in India. Let's compare these two motorcycles.
The Harley-Davidson X440 is a roadster that combines modern elements with a retro design, incorporating LED lighting while still paying homage to the classic Harley-Davidson models. In contrast, the Classic 350 retains a traditional retro appearance, making it difficult to distinguish between the new generation and the previous one at first glance. Harley-Davidson employs an air-oil cooled engine with a displacement of 440 cc, generating 27 bhp and 38 Nm of torque.
This powerplant is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. In contrast, the Classic 350 features a single-cylinder air-oil cooled engine with a displacement of 349 cc, producing 19 bhp and 27 Nm of torque. Its gearbox is a 5-speed unit.
The front suspension of the X440 consists of USD forks, while the rear suspension features twin gas-charged shock absorbers. Similarly, the Classic 350 utilizes traditional telescopic forks in the front and twin gas-charged shock absorbers in the rear. As for the braking system, the Harley-Davidson X440 is equipped with a 320 mm disc at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear.
In comparison, the Classic 350 features a 300 mm disc at the front and either a 270 mm disc or a 153 mm drum at the rear. The X440 comes with dual-channel ABS as a standard feature, while the Classic 350 offers dual-channel ABS on the double disc version and single-channel ABS on the single-disc version. The Harley-Davidson X440 is
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