In India, Harley-Davidson has just unveiled its newest offering, the X440. Developed in partnership with Indian manufacturer Hero MotoCorp, the X440 is Harley’s smallest motorcycle in its current lineup, as well as the only one currently running a single-cylinder engine. The bike was built to expand the brand’s presence in the Asian market, and when looked at from the bigger picture, can actually be considered a big bike in the region.
Having said that, it’s almost certain that the X440 isn’t the last of its kind, as a lot of popular models from a variety of manufacturers share the same platform. As is usually the case, new models start with a neutral design, and indeed, this is the case with the X440. Sitting somewhere between a cruiser and a naked bike, the X440 boasts rather upright ergonomics with a tall handlebar and mid-set foot controls. Naturally, the launch of this bike has stirred speculation about what could come next from Harley’s small-displacement platform.
