Triumph Scrambler 400 X vs Harley Davidson X440

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Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

349 cc
440 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Electronic Fuel Injection
N/A

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

37 Hp @ 8500 rpm
27 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

32 Nm @ 7000 rpm
38 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Bore

89 mm
79.6 mm

Stroke

56.1 mm
88.4 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

13 L
13.5 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
35 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.6 L
2.7 L

Top Speed

160 kph
135 kph

Auto Start/Stop

City Fuel Economy as Tested

29.43 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

31.81 kmpl

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

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Hybrid Spine/Perimeter, Tubular Steel
Trellis Frame

Chassis type

Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
Trellis Frame

Front Suspension Type

43mm Upside Down Fork
KYB Upside-down Forks 43mm

Rear Suspension Type

Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 150mm wheel travel
Twinshock Absorbers, 7 Step Preload adjustable

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
240 mm

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/90 - 19
100/90 - 18

Rear Tyre Size

140/80 - 17
140/70 - 17

Radial tyres

N/A
N/A

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Dimensions

Width

901 mm
858 mm

Height

1169 mm
1136 mm

Wheelbase

1418 mm
1418 mm

Seat height

835 mm
805 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
170 mm

Kerb Weight

185 kg
190.5 kg

Length

2168 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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

Stepped Seat

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Odometer

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Electric Start

Pillion Grabrail

Daytime Running Lights

Pillion Seat

Quickshifter

Shift Light

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Turn Signal

Stand Alarm

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Navigation

Cruise Control

Low Battery Indicator

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp

Riding Modes

Battery

12V -8Ah

Bluetooth Connectivity

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Touchscreen

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Gear Indicator

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Semi-Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

Questions you may find useful

5w

Which bike should I choose between the Triumph Scrambler 400 X and the Harley-Davidson X440? I'm 6 feet tall and need a comfortable, easy-to-ride motorcycle for daily commuting in Pune's traffic and pothole-ridden roads, with occasional weekend rides. My budget is under Rs. 4 lakh on-road, and I plan to keep the bike for 7+ years. My priorities are: Rider and pillion comfort Excellent suspension Easy city manoeuvrability Reliability and low maintenance Good fuel efficiency Premium fit, finish, and road presence Based on these requirements, which bike would you recommend and why? Please compare their comfort, suspension, traffic-friendliness, pillion comfort, mileage, maintenance, and long-term ownership experience. Also, suggest any better alternatives under Rs. 4 lakh on-road.

Verified
5w

Both the 350cc Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Harley-Davidson X440 are very good candidates for your next purchase, but they are quite different machines underneath. The H-D X440 is a relaxed roadster with a smooth, characterful long-stroke single-cylinder engine which has a good dose of low and mid-range torque. Despite its weight, the X440 is a manageable and comfortable machine inside the city and is planted and stable on the highway. If you can, make the stretch to the X440 T because not only does it look better, its finish levels are also much higher. On the highway, cruising at 100-110kph, the X440 is relaxed and vibe-free, although this is not a sporty machine. In fact, the Scrambler 400 X will be much sportier in its overall handling despite having decent off-road capability. Its liquid-cooled engine is more powerful, but you will need to rev it to make quick progress. The Scrambler also has good seating and ride comfort, although its pillion seat is on the smaller side. Take a test ride of both since they are such different machines before you make your decision.

Triumph Scrambler 400 X
Harley Davidson X440