2023 was a big year for both Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycle manufacturer Hero MotoCorp. The debut of the X440 in India marked a first for both brands. For the MoCo, it was its first small-displacement motorcycle designed specifically for the Indian market, as well as the only single-cylinder model in its current lineup. For Hero MotoCorp, it was its first step into the premium segment, catering to the growing enthusiast market in India.
As is usually the case when two companies team up to release a new model, each brand comes up with its own version of the machine. We’ve seen this with KTM and CFMoto, with the latter releasing the 800NK, a bike with similar technical foundations as the Austrian Scalpel. The same is expected to be true with Harley and Hero, as Hero MotoCorp is reportedly releasing its own version of the 440cc retro-inspired roadster at the Hero World event scheduled for January 22, 2024. This rumor was echoed by multiple Indian motoring publications, although Hero MotoCorp has not given any specific details about the new model.
