Harley-Davidson X440 lineup has three variants for 2026 — from the X440 Vivid starting at Rs 2.35 lakh to the new X440 T at Rs 2.84 lakh. There is also a mid-spec S variant, available at Rs 2.59 lakh. All mentioned prices are ex-showroom figures. The X440 T is the more relevant addition here: it brings ride modes, switchable traction control, switchable rear ABS, revised subframe, bar-end mirrors as well as a new exhaust. For anyone shopping in this segment, that Rs 49,000 gap between the base and top versions isn't just about money — it separates a straightforward roadster from one that's noticeably better equipped for real Indian riding conditions, particularly monsoon months.
X440 Vivid and S — What the Base Model Actually Offers
The engine is a 440cc single-cylinder, air-oil cooled unit with
a long-stroke setup — 79.6mm bore, 88.4mm stroke. Output is 27bhp at 6,000rpm and 38Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Suspension is a 43mm USD fork upfront with gas-filled twin rear shocks offering seven-step preload adjustment. Braking is a 320mm front disc and 240mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS as standard. The 3.5-inch TFT display handles Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation and call alerts. Fuel tank is 13.5 litres, WMTC-rated efficiency is 35kmpl, and kerb weight is 190.5kg. The top speed stands somewhere around 135 kmph. Warranty is five years or 70,000km — whichever arrives first. The spec sheet is solid for the price; nothing here feels cut-corner.
X440 T — Same Engine, Noticeably Different Package
The Harley-Davidson X440 T is priced at Rs 2.84 lakh (ex-showroom). Engine figures are unchanged — same 440cc, same 27bhp, same 38Nm. The additions are where it earns the premium. You get Rain and Road riding modes, switchable traction control, and switchable rear ABS — the base versions' ABS isn't switchable. The rear subframe has been redesigned, bar-end mirrors replace the standard setup and the exhaust gets a revised heat shield and end cap. There's also a panic braking alert — all indicators flash rapidly under sudden braking, which is more useful in dense Indian traffic than it might sound. Kerb weight goes up slightly to 192kg. One spec worth flagging: the rear tyre narrows from a 140-section on the XTM440 to a 100/70-17 on the X440 T, which will change how the bike feels through corners, not necessarily for the better depending on your riding style.
Which One to Buy and Why
For city commuting and regular highway use, the base-spec X440 at Rs 2.35 lakh covers what most riders actually need — USD forks, dual-channel ABS, TFT with Bluetooth and a five-year warranty. The X440 T makes sense if you want traction control and ride modes, specifically Rain mode during monsoon season when most 400cc singles feel twitchy on wet roads. The Rs 49,000 premium for that is reasonable but only if you'll actually use those features. Neither variant has a manufacturer-stated top speed, though with 27bhp pushing under 193kg, expect real-world performance broadly in line with other 400cc singles — think 130–140kmph before things get uncomfortable. Both variants carry identical warranty terms.
