Triumph motorcycle and Harley Davidson has launched their new affordable motorcycle in India. Triumph Speed 400 is the new cruiser bike that compete with the Harley Davidson X440 and Royal Enfield Hunter 350. The Triumph Speed 400 is also the most affordable and smallest bike by the brand. Triumph has launched the Speed 400 along with the Scrambler 400.
Harley Davidson is known for its premium cruiser bike, but the American motorcycle brand has already left India and they handover their operation to Hero MotoCorp. Now the American Motorcycle brand Harley Davidson has partnered with Hero MotoCorp to launch its first single cylinder and the cheapest motorcycle in India. The HD X440 is the smallest bike in the company’s portfolio that comes with single cylinder engine. In this article we are going to do a comparison between the Speed 400 and HD X440.
Speed 400 vs HD X440 which bike has better look?
Looks:
In terms of looks, the Triumph Speed 400 comes with a street-cruiser look which is inspired from the bigger and more powerful Triumph Speed 900. At the front, it gets round headlamp and round rearview mirrors that gives it a retro look, but it does have some modern touch. The golden front forks looks great on the bike and its Analogue-digital instrument console displays essential information which is needed by the rider.
It gets single piece handlebar and up-right riding posture that helps the rider to do long stretch comfortably. The side profile of the motorcycle looks great specially because of its V shape clutch cover and matte silver color exhaust.
Talking about the Harley Davidson X440, so the main goal of Hero was to create a versatile roadster rather than the typical Harley-style cruiser, and this intention is evident in the design of the motorcycle. The X440 takes design inspiration from the classic Harley XR1200, featuring broad shoulders, wide handlebars, and robust lines. While the large fuel tank and clean side panels add to its aesthetic appeal, the tail section appears somewhat awkward, making it a bike that looks better from certain angles than others.
As for the features, the X440 is equipped with a single pod TFT console for instrumentation, which is a standard feature across the entire range. However, the top model offers additional connectivity options. The headlamp is a powerful full LED unit that stands out, and it includes a light sensor that automatically activates the main beam when the ambient light decreases. This is a notable feature, as it is the first of its kind at this price point in the motorcycle market.
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Triumph Speed 400 vs Harley Davidson X440 price comparison
| Prices | Triumph Speed 400 | Harley-Davidson X440 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 2.33 lakh | Rs 2.29 – 2.69 lakh |
| On-road price | Rs 2.65 lakh | Rs 2.65 – 3.10 lakh |
Engine and performance:
| Speed 400 vs HD X440 | Speed 400 | HD X440 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 398.15 Single cylinder liquid cooled DOHC | 440 cc Single cylinder oil cooled |
| Power | 39.5 bhp @ 8000 rpm | 27 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 37.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 38 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Emission standard | BS-VI | BS-VI |
| Number of cylinder | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid-cooled | Air-oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6-speed gearbox with slipper and assist clutch | 6-speed gearbox with slipper and assist clutch |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
HD X440 vs Speed 400 Mileage and top speed:
| Fuel tank | 13 liters | 13.5 liters |
| Mileage | 30-32 kmpl (approx) | 25-28 kmpl (approx) |
| Top speed | 155-165 kmph (approx) | 140-150 kmph (approx) |
Suspension and Dimension:
| Front Suspension | 43 mm USD forks | 43 mm big piston USD forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Gas filled Twin Shocks absorbers with 7-step preload adjustable |
| Ground clearance | NA | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1377 mm | 1418 mm |
| Weight | 170 kg | 190 kg |
Tyres and Brakes:
| Wheel | Alloy | Spoke, Alloy, diamond cut alloy |
| Front tyre size | 110/70-R17 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre size | 150/60-R17 | 140/70-17 |
| Tyre type | Tubeless | Tubeless, Tube |
| Front Brake | 300 mm Disc wth four piston caliper | 320 mm Disc with Bybre caliper |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc with floating caliper | 240 mm Disc with Bybre caliper |
| Braking system | Dual channel ABS | Dual channel ABS |
Features:
| Instrument cluster | Digital-Analgoue | digital |
| Headlamp | LED | LED |
| Tail light | LED | LED |
| Turn Signal | LED | LED |
| Pass light | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | DRLs Mobile App Connectivity USB charging port AHO Fuel Guage Low Fuel Indicator Pillion Grabrail Pillion Seat Pillion Footrest Electric Start Clock | DRL Mobile App Connectivity USB Charging point Yes with Call Answer/Reject, Music Control TbT Navigation AHO Fuel Guage Pillion Grabrail Pillion Seat Pillion Footrest Electric Start Kill Switch Clock |
Conclusion:
Both the Triumph Speed 400 and Harley Davidson X440 offers great value for money. The Speed 400 is offered in only one variant with 3 color options whereas the HD X440 is offered in 3 variants and 4 color options. In terms of looks in my opinion, The HD X440 looks better than the Speed 400.
The Speed 400 has smaller engine as compared to HD X440 but it produces more power and the torque figures are almost same. If you want a motorcycle that look minimal and offers great value for money then the Triumph Speed 400 is a good option but if you want motorcycle with Harley branding and good overall package then the Harley Davidson X440 would be a great option.
Prices of both the motorcycles are almost same but the top spec HD X440 S variant is way more expensive then the Speed 400. The Triumph Speed 400 will be manufactured by a Bajaj Auto where as the Harley Davidson X440 will be manufactured by Hero MotoCorp.
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Harley Davidson X440 vs Triumph Speed 400 FAQs
Speed 400 vs HD X440 which one is better?
Both the motorcycles offers great value for money but HD X440 has more features to offer.
Harley Davidson X440 and Speed 400 which one is cheaper?
The Triumph Speed 400 is cheaper than the HD X440.
Which one gives better mileage – Speed 400 vs HD X440?
The Speed 400 is expected to offer better mileage than the HD X440.
Is Triumph Speed 400 worth buying?
If we compare it with the other bikes in the segment then it is slightly expensive but at the same time it is worth buying too.
Is Harley Davidson X440 worth buying?
Harley Davidson motorcycles are not cheap but this time the American brand has launched its X440 at a affordable price. The HD X440 offers great overall package including looks, performance and features and that makes it worth buying.
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