More than two years after the Hero-Harley partnership yielded its first product in the form of the X440, a second one has now joined the ranks and is called the X440 T. The main difference between the X440 T and the standard X440 is that the former has a more angular – and arguably better-looking – rear three-quarter section in addition to some other small, nuanced visual differences.
- Harley X440 T likely mechanically very similar to X440
- Has bar-end mirrors, four new colours
- Expected to be priced similarly to X440 (Rs 2.40 lakh-2.80 lakh)
Harley-Davidson X440 T: What can be seen?
Visually different at the rear; appears closely related mechanically
The new Harley-Davidson X440 T has an entirely redesigned rear three-quarter section, addressing one of the X440’s criticisms. The X440 T’s rear is more angular and proportionate, with less empty space in between the rear wheel and the fender. Other changes include bar-end mirrors and a quartet of new colours, which should help the X440 T stand out. Conspicuously, we haven’t received a single front image of the X440 T, perhaps because it must look very similar to the X440, save for the different mirrors.
Visually, the large throttle cable seen on the X440 is absent here, indicating that the X440 T has moved to ride-by-wire throttle. That means the bike should have additional features, which could include riding modes, switchable traction control and possibly even switchable ABS. However, closer examination of the switchgear reveals that the X440 T doesn’t have cruise control, unlike other Hero launches in the recent past.
Hero and Harley-Davidson haven’t revealed any further details about the X440 T, such as its technical specifications, but we expect the bike to be quite closely related to the X440 in that regard. What we can make out from the pictures shared with us is that it has the same frame, engine, suspension setup, wheel sizes and dual disc brakes as the X440. Currently, the Harley-Davidson X440 is priced between Rs 2.40 lakh and Rs 2.80 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), and when the prices for the X440 T are announced, we expect it to be positioned in the same ballpark.
Whether the X440 T will replace the X440 in Harley-Davidson’s Hero-manufactured line-up in India remains to be seen.
Azaman Chothia
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