Harley Davidson X440 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

440 cc
451 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
8 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
2 cylinder

Max Engine Power

27 bhp @ 6000 rpm
52 Hp @ 10000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

38 Nm @ 4000 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Bore

79.6 mm
70 mm

Stroke

88.4 mm
58.6 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Ignition

–
Digital

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

33 kmpl
21.2 kmpl

Fuel Tank Size

13.5 L
14 L

Official Fuel Economy

35 kmpl
26.31 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

29.43 kmpl
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Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

31.81 kmpl
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Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.7 L
2.8 L

Top Speed

135 kph
190 kph

Auto Start/Stop

–

0-60kph

3.4 sec
–

0-100kph

9.63 sec
–

60-0kph

17.39 m
–

0-80kph

5.9 sec
–

0-40kph

1.78 sec
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Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Trellis Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel

Chassis type

Trellis Frame
High strength steel trellis

Front Suspension Type

KYB Upside-down Forks 43mm
Telescopic Fork

Rear Suspension Type

Twinshock Absorbers, 7 Step Preload adjustable
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/90 - 18
110/70 - R17

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - 17
150/60 - R17

Radial tyres

N/A

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston

Front Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
310 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

240 mm
220 mm

Electronic suspension

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
310 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
220 mm

Brake type

–
Disc

Dimensions

Length

2168 mm
1995 mm

Width

858 mm
730 mm

Height

1136 mm
1120 mm

Wheelbase

1418 mm
1375 mm

Seat height

805 mm
785 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm
145 mm

Kerb Weight

190.5 kg
171 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Features

Pass-light switch

Digital Fuel Guage

Keyless Lock

–

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp
–

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Low Battery Indicator

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Odometer

Electric Start

Pillion Backrest

Daytime Running Lights

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Quickshifter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Battery

12V -8Ah
12V, 8.6Ah

Riding Modes

–

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Turn Signal

Shift Light

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Cruise Control

Stepped Seat

–

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Underseat storage light

–

Audio System

–

Charging Socket

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Average Fuel Consumption

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