The Harley-Davidson X440 T is the latest addition to the X440 line-up and it now sits at the top, bringing a host of cosmetic updates and added features to the platform. It goes up against established rivals such as the Triumph Speed 400, Honda CB350RS, and the segment mainstay, the Royal Enfield Classic 350. Here’s how the four stack up on paper.
Harley-Davidson X440 T vs rivals: engine and output
The Triumph is the most powerful bike here.
| Harley-Davidson X440 T | Triumph Speed 400 | Honda CB350RS | Royal Enfield Classic 350 | |
| Engine | 440cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled | 398cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled | 348cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled | 349cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled |
| Power | 27hp at 6,000rpm | 40hp at 8,000rpm | 21hp at 5,500rpm | 20.2hp at 6,100rpm |
| Torque | 38Nm at 4,000rpm | 37.5Nm at 6,500rpm | 30Nm at 3,000rpm | 27Nm at 4,000rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
The Triumph Speed 400 enjoys a clear performance advantage over the other bikes in this comparison. It’s the only bike here to feature liquid cooling, and it produces significantly more power than its rivals at 40hp, while its 37.5Nm torque figure is just 0.5Nm shy of what the X440 T delivers.
It’s also worth noting that the Speed 400 makes its peak outputs higher up in the rev range, whereas the others do so lower down. With torque arriving early on the Honda, Royal Enfield and Harley, this should translate to a more laid-back, tractable character that’s especially easy to live with in city riding. The Harley-Davidson and Triumph are equipped with 6-speed gearboxes, while the Honda and Royal Enfield make do with one gear less.
Harley-Davidson X440 T vs rivals: weight and dimensions
The Triumph is the lightest.
| Harley-Davidson X440 T | Triumph Speed 400 | Honda CB350RS | Royal Enfield Classic 350 | |
| Kerb weight | 192kg | 179kg | 180kg | 195kg |
| Seat height | 805mm | 803mm | 800mm | 805mm |
| Ground clearance | 170mm | NA | 168mm | 170mm |
| Fuel tank | 13.5 litres | 13 litres | 15 litres | 13 litres |
| Wheelbase | 1,418mm | 1,386mm | 1,441mm | 1,390mm |
The Speed 400 is the lightest bike here and, combined with its output figures, should give it a clear performance edge over the rest. At the other end of the spectrum, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the heaviest at 195kg, while the new X440 T has gained 1.5kg over the other X440 variants, taking its kerb weight to 192kg. All four motorcycles offer similar, accessible seat heights.
The Honda CB350RS stands out with the largest fuel tank at 15 litres, which should translate to a longer range between fill-ups.
Harley-Davidson X440 T vs rivals: suspension, brakes and tyres
The Harley offers the largest disc brakes.
| Harley-Davidson X440 T | Triumph Speed 400 | Honda CB350RS | Royal Enfield Classic 350 | |
| Suspension (front/rear) | USD fork / Twin shock absorbers | USD fork / Monoshock | Telescopic fork / Twin shocks | Telescopic fork / Twin shocks |
| Brakes (front/rear) | 320mm disc / 240mm disc | 300mm disc / 230mm disc | 310mm disc / 240mm disc | 300mm disc / 270mm disc |
| Tyres (front/rear) | 100/90-18 / 140/70-17 | 110/80-R17 / 150/70-R17 | 100/90-R19 / 150/70-R17 | 100/90-19 / 120/80-18 |
In terms of suspension hardware, the Harley-Davidson X440 T and the Triumph Speed 400 both use upside-down front forks, while the Honda and Royal Enfield make do with conventional telescopic units. At the rear, the Triumph is the only one to feature a monoshock, with the other three relying on twin shock absorbers.
Tyre and wheel setups vary significantly. The Triumph runs the most street-oriented combination with 17-inch wheels at both ends, while the Classic 350 is the only bike here that doesn't get a 17-inch rear wheel. The Harley X440 T uses an 18-inch front wheel, whereas the Honda and Royal Enfield run a larger 19-inch front. The Royal Enfield is also offered with a choice of tubeless alloy wheels or tubed wire-spoke wheels, depending on the variant.
Harley-Davidson X440 T vs rivals: features
The X440 T offers the most comprehensive electronics package.
The Harley-Davidson X440 T packs in several additional features over the standard variant. For starters, it gets a ride-by-wire throttle, which enables two riding modes (Road and Rain) along with switchable traction control and ABS. It’s also the only bike here to feature a TFT display – a 3.5-inch circular unit – and a panic braking alert system that flashes the indicators under hard braking.
The other three motorcycles make do with analogue-digital instrument clusters, with higher-spec variants of the Royal Enfield Classic 350 offering the Tripper navigation module. All three bikes get dual-channel ABS, although select variants of the Classic 350 are still available with a single-channel system.
Harley-Davidson X440 T vs rivals: price
The X440 T is the most expensive bike.
| Harley-Davidson X440 T | Triumph Speed 400 | Honda CB350RS | Royal Enfield Classic 350 | |
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 2.80 lakh | Rs 2.34 lakh | Rs 1.97 lakh – Rs 2.00 lakh | Rs 1.81 lakh – Rs 2.16 lakh |
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 remains the most affordable option in this comparison, with prices starting at Rs 1.81 lakh for the single-channel ABS variant. The Speed 400, which on paper offers the strongest overall package and value, is priced at Rs 2.34 lakh. The X440 T asks for an additional Rs 46,000 over that, which is a significant premium.
That said, prices for the standard X440 start at Rs 2.35 lakh, and this variant offers the same mechanical package as the X440 T but misses out on rider aids such as traction control and ride modes mentioned above. Ultimately, the choice between these motorcycles will come down to whether you prioritise outright performance or a more easy-going character combined with brand appeal.
