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Harley-Davidson X440 Vs Triumph Speed 400 – Design, Features, Powertrain, Price & More
Hero MotoCorp partnered with iconic American two-wheeler manufacturer Harley-Davidson and recently launched the much-awaited Harley-Davidson X440 motorcycle in India. Similar to Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj had also partnered with an iconic overseas two-wheeler manufacturer.
In the second case, Bajaj partnered with iconic British two-wheeler manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles. Furthermore, the partnership recently unveiled the Triumph Speed 400 and Triumph Scrambler 400 X motorcycles at an event in London.
That being said, here is a quick comparison between the upcoming Triumph Speed 400 motorcycle and the newly launched Harley-Davidson X440 motorcycle. This comparison will be based on 5 parameters.
Design
The upcoming Triumph Speed 400 sports a neo-retro theme with its 'tear-drop' shaped fuel tank and circular design elements such as LED headlamps, LED turn indicators, rear-view mirrors and LED tail lamps. Furthermore, the design theme is further complemented by plenty of iconic Triumph design elements as well.
In comparison, the newly launched Harley-Davidson X440 also follows a similar theme but has taken a different route with its large muscular fuel tank and sleek tail section. Additionally, this motorcycle also features plenty of circular design elements to pull off the neo-retro looks.
Features
The upcoming Triumph Speed 400 motorcycle comes loaded to the brim with features. Some of the noticeable features on this motorcycle include all-LED lighting, ride-by-wire tech, dual-channel ABS, switchable traction control, immobiliser, part-analogue part-digital instrument cluster and many more.
On the other hand, the Harley-Davidson X440 also comes loaded with features such as all-LED lighting, a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call answer, and music control. However, the motorcycle seems to lack 'premium' features such as ride-by-wire tech and traction control.
Powertrain
The new Triumph Speed 400 motorcycle is powered by a 398.15cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, DOHC engine. This engine is tuned to produce 39.5bhp at 8,000rpm and 37.5Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. Moreover, the motorcycle sports a 6-speed gearbox with a slip & assist clutch.
In comparison, the Harley-Davidson X440 uses a bigger single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. This engine produces 27bhp at 6,000rpm and 38Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. It is also worth mentioning that the new Harley-Davidson X440 motorcycle comes with a 6-speed gearbox.
Suspension & Brakes
The Triumph Speed 400 comes equipped with 43mm USD forks at the front and a gas-charged monoshock at the rear. In terms of braking, the motorcycle uses a 300mm disc at the front and a 230mm disc at the rear, which are further complimented by a dual-channel ABS system.
The Harley-Davidson X440 also comes equipped with 43mm USD forks at the front but the suspension duty at the rear is handled by a pair of gas-filled shock absorbers. In terms of braking, the disc brake at the front measures 320mm, whereas the company is yet to reveal the specification of the one in the rear. Also, dual-channel ABS is part of the standard fitment.
Price
The Harely-Davidson X440 prices starts from Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes all the way up to Rs 2.69 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the new Triumph Speed 400 is priced at Rs 2.33 lakh (ex-showroom). However, the first 10,000 customers can purchase the Speed 400 for a special introductory price of Rs 2.23 lakh (ex-showroom).
Thoughts About Harley-Davidson X440 & Triumph Speed 400
With an aggressive starting price, the new Harley-Davidson X440 motorcycle has clearly gained the attention of its target buyers. However, Bajaj-Triumph has shocked the nation with its even more aggressive price tag and we expect this aggressive pricing strategy to beautifully play into Bajaj's hand.
That being said, both the Harley-Davidson X440 and Triumph Speed 400 motorcycles have been very aggressively priced. As such, we expect to see a sizeable dent in the overall sales figures of Royal Enfield motorcycles in the country.
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