Harley or Triumph: Which Bike Should You Buy?

• Harley-Davidson x440 and Triumph Speed 400 target entry-level premium bike segment.
• The x440 features a 440cc engine, while the Speed 400 has a 398.15cc engine.
• Prices start at Rs 2.39 lakh for the x440 and Rs 2.50 lakh for the Speed 400.

Harley-Davidson and Triumph are targeting the same segment with their entry-level premium motorcycles in India. The Harley-Davidson x440 and the Triumph Speed

400 are closely matched in pricing and features, making them direct competitors. This comparison looks at engine specifications, dimensions, brakes, suspension, and pricing to help potential buyers see how the two motorcycles stack up in the Indian market.

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Harley-Davidson x440 Vs Triumph Speed 400: Engine Specifications

The Harley-Davidson x440 is powered by a 440cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine producing 27 hp and 38 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The Triumph Speed 400 uses a 398.15cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine delivering 39.5 hp and 37.5 Nm of peak torque, also mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

Harley-Davidson x440 Vs Triumph Speed 400: Seat Height & Weight

The x440 has a seat height of 805 mm, weighs 194.5 kg, and offers a ground clearance of 170 mm. The Speed 400 has a seat height of 803 mm, weighs 179 kg, and provides a ground clearance of 165 mm.

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Harley-Davidson x440 Vs Triumph Speed 400: Brakes & Suspension

The x440 uses a 320 mm disc at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear with dual-channel ABS. Suspension duties are handled by 43 mm KYB USD dual cartridge forks at the front and gas-filled twin shocks with 7-step preload adjustment at the rear.

The Speed 400 features a 300 mm fixed front disc with a four-piston radial calliper and a 230 mm rear disc with a floating calliper, both with ABS. It has 43 mm upside-down big piston forks with 140 mm travel at the front and a gas monoshock with an external reservoir and preload adjustment providing 120 mm travel at the rear.

Harley-Davidson x440 Vs Triumph Speed 400: Price & Colours

The x440 is offered in a single variant priced at Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes in seven colour options. The Triumph Speed 400 is also offered in a single variant at Rs 2.50 lakh (ex-showroom) with four colour options.