Harley Davidson X440 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

440 cc
349.34 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
N/A

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

27 bhp @ 6000 rpm
20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm

Max Engine Torque

38 Nm @ 4000 rpm
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Bore

79.6 mm
72 mm

Stroke

88.4 mm
85.8 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
5

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A
N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Aspiration

N/A

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

13.5 L
15 L

Official Fuel Economy

35 kmpl
36.2 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

29.43 kmpl
34.7 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

31.81 kmpl
38.1 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.7 L
3 L

Top Speed

135 kph

Auto Start/Stop

0-60kph

3.4 sec
5.09 sec

0-100kph

9.63 sec
15.76 sec

60-0kph

17.39 m
17.11 m

0-80kph

5.9 sec
8.88 sec

0-40kph

1.78 sec
2.68 sec

User Reported Mileage

32.03 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Trellis Frame
Twin Downtube Spine Frame

Chassis type

Trellis Frame
Backbone frame, High-tensile steel

Front Suspension Type

KYB Upside-down Forks 43mm
Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel

Rear Suspension Type

Twinshock Absorbers, 7 Step Preload adjustable
Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

240 mm
270 mm

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/90 - 18
100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - 17
140/70 - 17

Radial tyres

N/A

Calliper Type

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

Front Wheel Size

18 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Electronic suspension

N/A

Dimensions

Length

2168 mm
2140 mm

Width

858 mm
845 mm

Height

1136 mm
1140 mm

Wheelbase

1418 mm
1400 mm

Seat height

805 mm
765 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm
170 mm

Kerb Weight

190.5 kg
191 kg

Adjustable seat height

N/A

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

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Low Battery Indicator

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Odometer

Pillion Backrest

Electric Start

Pillion Footrest

Daytime Running Lights

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Quickshifter

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Riding Modes

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Battery

12V -8Ah
12V, 8 Ah

Shift Light

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Turn Signal

Stand Alarm

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Cruise Control

Stepped Seat

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Touchscreen

Gear Indicator

Tachometer Type

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Digital
Semi-Digital

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Ambient temperature gauge

Average Fuel Consumption

Speedometer

Questions you may find useful

17w

I’m planning to upgrade from my current 125cc bike and have test-ridden a few options, including the Honda CB350RS, Honda Hness CB350, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, and the Harley-Davidson X440 (S and T variants). I found the riding posture of the CB350RS and Guerrilla 450 a bit too aggressive for my comfort. I really liked both the Hness CB350 and Meteor 350, but I am personally more inclined towards the X440 because of its handling and engine feel. However, I am confused between the S and T variants of the X440. The T variant offers ride-by-wire and has a cleaner look, but I am concerned about the bar-end mirrors and some plastic parts at the rear. In Indian parking conditions, bar-end mirrors seem prone to damage and could be expensive to replace, and I have been told there is no option to switch to conventional mirrors. Given that my usage will mostly be city riding (15–20 km daily) with occasional highway trips, does ride-by-wire make a significant difference in real-world usage over time? Is it worth choosing the T variant despite these concerns, or would the S variant be a more practical choice?

Verified
17w

If you don't mind the look of the Harley-Davidson X440 S, then you should go ahead and buy that bike. Conventional mirrors are easier to use and during lane filtering, they don't protrude as much as bar-end ones. The ride-by-wire throttle on the X440 T does not offer any significant real-world advantage over the S variant's cable throttle, nor does it bring in significant improvements in performance in this application. The only reason to consider the T variant would be its improved fit and finish, a more cohesive tail section design and slightly better controlled suspension damping.

Harley Davidson X440
Harley Davidson X440T