The people worrying about harleydavdison losing its exclusivity and prestige should also realise that harleydavdison is on the brink of bankruptcy and this bike is probably the one of the most sensible decisions they've ever made because through this they can continue existing
Actually this is not HD's first low cost Joint venture. They collaborated with a Chinese motor company for sub500cc HD. It's good that hero's HD doesn't looks and feel similar to that one..
You might be right. RE's had a good few years with no significant rivals in their segment. Competition is necessary to keep them on their toes. In the end, we the consumer win :D
I have been watching this bike's reviews since yesterday but no one explains the bike better than Rishaad Mody. You explain everything a buyer needs to know without extending the video above the required time. What an asset for Autocar India channel.
I am not into bikes at all as am more of a car person. But boy what a nice bike. It looks attractive. Looks like Harley has got their act together with local collaboration. Good review Rishaad.
The X440, Meteor 350 and CB350 all cater to different types of riders. Meteor is for the fuss-free, relaxed rider, X440 is for the tourer, and the Honda is for someone who wants a spirited retro experience.
There is nothing retro about hness except for the looks. For retro "feel" only Enfield gave authentic experience. Honda's mistake was to launch in 350cc and not at least 400cc. As this bike will be available at all Hero showrooms unlike hness this eat Honda's sales. Many people feel 350cc to underpowered and bikes like this are filling the vaccum of Classic 500.
Honda engines are much more refined than RE, these new bikes looks like sprots check the rear sections, classic and cb350 has its own Retro design charm
We Indian too deserve to drive HD. Hero did a good collaboration with HD. I’m looking forward for this. I’m worried about high traffic and lack of good roads in the city.
I think RE will now finally feel the heat of competition...all this years they enjoyed near monopoly in this segment...now Triumph and Harley will take a good chunk of RE market...
@@unnikundal4883 yeah...but I think Indian market is not like Europe or US to buy bike based on vintage looks only..you know jawa they tried the same but not much sucess they had in this.. one thing RE always enjoyed is their cult following..and triumph an Harley also a legendary names as RE in motorcycle market....RE never invested that much R&D in the the past..last 10 years they are investing in R&D due to market demand and competition..but in opposite Triumph or Harley had years and years of experience in design bikes and engines for different capacities...just watch the confidence of triumph in speed 400 having service interval of 16000 km....
@@hemanthjayaramareddy1100 the technology is good but more technology comes in it's likely to increase chances of increase in cost of maintenance moreover RE offers complete metal package which is rarely offered by other brands
Whenever any bike comes, people say RE is in Danger but later those bikes disappear. It doesn't mean those are worse bikes than RE. The main reason for this kind of sale of RE bikes is the availability of service and outlets in every part of India.
@@bikalparanjansahoo8814 agreed there are companies which provide better technology but RE is something which is very close to Indian hearts as it's even used by Indian army and in republic day parades where nearly 15 to 20 person perform on single bike which we cannot imagine on other bikes
In India, Within 5 years, not only Harley Davidson will start launching more heavy duty bikes, but will also offer more, to its customers, in terms of price, quality and affordability too. This is a very good start. 👏👏👏.
they just left india due to corrpution and impossible lbour laws, in case you dont remember they had a plant near manesar which they just got up and left one fine day.
@@KamleshDesai dude get your facts correct. Harley Davidson didn't leave India, due to corruption. But because of low sales and high price of their bikes. That's why, collaborating with Hero, now they are making affordable bikes, to compete with Royal Enfield. This bike is the result of this effort.
Funny man. Sales were global from India not just Mumbai and Chennai. My reasons are solid and I wonder what they are manufacturing in Thailand? Balloons?
I do agree with Rishad that initially the Harley X440 has succeeded in making a successful impression (a good team effort by the Hero-Harley Davidson partnership.
Great bike ,I don't know why I have been seeing too much hate for this bike,it looks great and has a beautiful engine along with some great features ❤for just a price of 2.29 ex ,the one who hate are the one s who doesn't even own a goodbike .
People calling it for what it is ain’t hating, dude. It’s a Hero at the end of the day. Decent bike nonetheless but it needs to prove itseld against RE and Honda. Also the after sales service is still a big question mark.
Erstwhile we had Hero with Honda, and presently the Honda moved on and here we have Hero Harley. Seems unbelievable but true. There are quite a few interesting and exciting lineups getting ready for the release ❤️
TBH till now what i have heard on different review videos... this looks good. The performance is the good part only thing is people might re-think when it comes to the looks. Again looks are subjective so it depends on user to user. I am an RE fan but this looks good to me only thing i didnt like is the looks.
In my opinion This Harley motorcycle is well-suited for the average Indian customer when compared to the Triumph 400. It addresses the demands typically expected by average Indian customers. These demands include a long, straight pillion seat that accommodates the posture in which Indian women often sit, good fuel efficiency, the ability to carry grocery bags on the sides(hooks in the back😂 and many in the handle too) , and long-distance comfort. This Harley motorcycle fulfills all these requirements. In my opinion, this bike is particularly suitable for individuals aged 30 and above who frequently travel/roam around with their family member or children seated at the back( another reasons why the Classic 350 has been incredibly successful). The Triumph motorcycle tend to cater more to the younger generation while this to a mid aged man as a powerful family bike/cruiser etc with widespread Hero Service network.
I'm an American that also lives in Mexico 🇲🇽 and would love this motorcycle to be here especially for the price. No knock to China but they only Imitate and India innovates.
Its performance is similar to the RE Classic 500 rather than the classic 350 e.g. Harley Davidson 440x makes 27hp and 38nm and RE Classic 500 made 27hp and 41nm so fairly similar performance kudos to Harley for killing RE man 😌🫡and it's Designnnnn mannn it's so hawttt 🥵🥵 i am quite liking this mini batmobile ✨✨🤩
Although i dont think the average indian rider would have knowledge of the legendary XR series of harleys from the past (hence the odd looking tail comments) Hero has nailed it with the pricing and this will be a good option in an already good sea of options like the great highness 350 or the Classic 350.
It’s been over two decades since I last rode a bike but this review and the bike does pull a string in my heart to head over to the showroom buy one! Can’t wait!!
im hness owner, and i dont feel any hate on this bike,cuz Hness never makes me feel to get an upgrade so far🙏. cuz for 2.5lac on road,its just an amazing bike with most refined engine and 38-40kmpl,and bluetooth,traction and 140+ top speed. so the bike satisfy what it offers,and atmost itsHONDA💕
Is no one gonna talk about the love that Royal Enfield has received in foreign markets without needing to collaborate with any of these international brands…? That’s truly a testament to an Indian manufacturer’s commitment to quality, and how it has paved the way for other companies to do the same. ❤
I have watched couple of Reviews now and Every Rider is enjoying throwing this bike around the Corners… that’s the Fun part about motorcycling How much you enjoy after buying, The Cost to live with it… May be Rear Might look Disappointing but again u can Customise or make it Solo ride Machine…! Only time will tell
Even though HERO are launching good motorcycles, what they are currently lacking is giving a good service experience at their own service centre which is an issue that they really need to look after...
Hero has done wonderful job in collaboration with Harley , this all started when Hero launched Xpulse the most affordable ADV in the world, and this is just beginning, many more bikes coming from Hero the Indias biggest two wheeler manufacturing company. Proud to be Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
im hness owner, and i dont feel any hate on this bike,cuz Hness never makes me feel to get an upgrade so far🙏. cuz for 2.5lac on road,its just an amazing bike with most refined engine and 38-40kmpl,and bluetooth,traction and 140+ top speed. so the bike satisfy what it offers,and atmost itsHONDA💕
@@broxiiiiii2That's good bro, I think one can appreciate a good product even they own another product. This Harley is very good and so is Hness and Enfield.
I am a meteor 350 owner and I too like this bike. I still prefer meteors look and the low riding position of it, but I really like the engine of this bike. Anyways, overall, I will prefer RE only because of serviceability and easy availability of parts.
@@SurajSinghTomarArya i accept and love most brands,but I'm not into RE. I never felt a refinement from it's engine so far and the 350cc engine never reflects on it's performance and even meteor gives vibration once it cross 80. RE have to work more on there engine ig in future they will do it. Still Japanese engines are way better compared to Indian builds,like Suzuki and Honda😑
My initial feeling is that Indian do not like high revving engines, they like clam and stress free engine. And I feel Harley has understood it. Triumph is high revving bike, may not be liked by all. And after all Indian are obsessed with classic bikes. Harley might actually outsell triumph even after being expensive
Congratulation and all the best Hero HD! Although this is not a head turning bike, still a nice bullet! We expect soon a bike to compete with Himalayan!
great initiate by hero and HD. I wish the after sales service is provided with the expected quality so that they could bring the RE centric buyers to try new motorcycle. Also I hope this motorcycle gives the exact vibe of the actual harley davidson which was nearly a dream to most of the middleclass Indian youths. Happy business HERO HD ❤🎉
I’m honestly happy that there are other options coming in the market than RE. I own a continental gt 650 and trust me it’s pathetic in terms of reliability. One and half year , 15k on the odometer and I’ve been more times to the service centre than on bike rides and mind it i did 15k in approximately 18 months. Gearbox broke at 11k kms Throttle assembly replaced Abs malfunction (still unresolved) Clutch plates replaced Fuel pump replaced Cone set replaced in 6 months of ownership Weird noises come from engine after it heats up at high rpms And lately the bike doesn’t go over 140kmph and when i got it checked at the re center they told me to chance clutch plates, it did make a difference but still bike is not able to do 140+ not that I would cruise at that speed but i need to get what i was promised. And there are literally so many other things with it. Engine lagging on high altitude and the mechanics dont know what’s wrong with the bike. Surely re fixes things under warranty but somehow still manages to charge customers for some parts. I’m tired of this pathetic experience and honestly won’t ever buy an re Maybe i got a manufacturing defect on my bike or maybe it wasn’t in the starts for me to enjoy a made in india 650 twin cylinder. Anyways I’ve met people who have similar issues like the gearbox and it is something re should recall the bikes for which they never did, it’s obviously dangerous gearbox getting stuck on highway might even lock the rear wheel. I was cruising and when i downshifted and rev matched on a curve that’s when the gearbox broke, it’s too risky. I have lost all respect for RE at this point their quality of parts is not consistent from what i have gathered online and talking to fellow twins owners. Wont ever buy an RE in this life. Launch super meteor make classic 650 but make sure to address the underlying problems that’s what I’ve got to say to them. I wasted my money on gt 650 should have bought the honda hness it would have been far more reliable and an enjoyable experience. Trust me guys if dig a little deeper you’ll see this dark side of the twins and RE. At the end u get what u pay for they are offering cheaper twin cylinders than the japs, at first i thought it was taxes now i feel it really is quality being compromised.
They should start with cruiser... we love bober style from HD.. that's why RE became popular... if they release 450, 600 and 1000cc cruisers they will be huge hit.. it will become big competition for RE in India.. we will also have options to choose
Why isnt anyone comparing this to Hunter 350. It's a clear market rival in terms of looks and specs. Are they afraid that sparking such a debate will only ruin their reputation?
Great work sir .. Thanks for all the information . But I have one question like after purchase, who will be providing the service of the bike ? is it in Hero service centre ?
Feel good factor for any bike enthusiast is there is some vibration happening in market..! Triumph , harley , aprilia , ktm with 400cc’s … Waiting for RE to do wonders in pricing for new Himalayan
But if u r making a 440cc bike, u can't have less kerb weight!!! Especially between 140-150kgs. At top speed the machine will fly 😂 it has to be made a little heavier
Thanks for your perspectives. Few quick questions (a) how is the engine heat compared to say a Classic 350 or meteor (b) gearing is short (classic) or tall (CB 350); and (c) Suspension quality ?
Great review, thank you. I think the real competition in the RE Classic 500! They are so similarly specced. I would like to see the comparison and ready to offer my 500 for it! I would like to hear your comments.
Royal Enfield are the masters Hero is learning from Harley Davidson Bajaj is maturing with Triumph And I am loving it ❤❤❤ Good days ahead for Desi Motorcycle brands.. 😊
The tank placement if done proper and the rare wheel a couple sizes bigger and a bit rear set would make fr a good lookin bike…as of nw it looks lyk a harley stickered hero
I have rented out the X440 for a couple of days. What a fun bike, gets you access to all of its 27hp and 38 nm without complaints. Smooth as butter, just a hint of vibes beyond 5k rpm to let you know it is not meant to be revved out. Great suspension too and fun on winding roads. Had much more carefree fun compared to when I was on the CB350RS / G310GS and the Speed 400. Just wanted to leave this comment here if someone is thinking about how it is and could not judge from a showroom test ride. Try to rent it out if available in your city and have a ball. It sounds great too in the helmet.
Engine seems very good. While I feel a bit disappointed by the design. In todays era in India, RE is leading in the design space. While I liked the exhaust note but not as a complete package.
Every one has bike choice's Which they are Comfortable with , But Made In India Bikes Collaborate With Overseas brands Makes Us Proud to Ride with which every bike brand is it's about rivalry in Bike Segment and Brands but can differ in price for Reliability and Comfort for Indians.
These overseas brands need to trap Indian market that's why tie up, so they have only R&D, they won't afford to risk money & produce, all this can be sorted out by Indian cos without wasting time.
Personally it looks as if hero has taken a conservative route, considering how Harley faired in India. Hopefully this will force the likes of Honda to price their products properly.
If you ate only Idli you're going to love it only... But Given a choice of Momos or Steam buns, won't you even try?? Classic was not the best among choices, it was just the only available option...
This is more like world’s costliest Hero rather than the world’s most affordable Harley and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Hero will make Harleys reliable! :);)
Royal Enfield fan detected 😂
@@subhadeeppodderBrand loyalty is for losers amirite
@@M4NA5There should not be any brand loyalty when giving an opinion about other brands.
Neutral opinions are well received.
And that's all you had to say right
The people worrying about harleydavdison losing its exclusivity and prestige should also realise that harleydavdison is on the brink of bankruptcy and this bike is probably the one of the most sensible decisions they've ever made because through this they can continue existing
This is how KTM were saved too.
But, is it a case of much too little much too late
True that's why ALL brands like BMW, Triumph are producing smaller bikes in India.
Actually this is not HD's first low cost Joint venture. They collaborated with a Chinese motor company for sub500cc HD.
It's good that hero's HD doesn't looks and feel similar to that one..
@@SurajSinghTomarAryaI think Triumph Speed 400 is more Europe centric than India Centric.
Hero still didn't forget its signature - "that red spark plug cover"😂😂
Nice observation
Good one... 😅😅
👌😅 पार की नजर
😂👍
Some identity toh ham bhi daalenge...🤣🤣
Harley nailed it with the pricing, and so did Triumph. But one thing is for sure, RE is going to have some sleepless nights in the future.
Very true 😂
Riyal😂
bro people who loves RE wil always go for it;RE is just love
You might be right. RE's had a good few years with no significant rivals in their segment. Competition is necessary to keep them on their toes. In the end, we the consumer win :D
RE needs a good rival to make them competitive, And I believe these 2 bikes will give them that. Eicher motors share price says it well
I have been watching this bike's reviews since yesterday but no one explains the bike better than Rishaad Mody. You explain everything a buyer needs to know without extending the video above the required time. What an asset for Autocar India channel.
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I am not into bikes at all as am more of a car person. But boy what a nice bike. It looks attractive. Looks like Harley has got their act together with local collaboration. Good review Rishaad.
The X440, Meteor 350 and CB350 all cater to different types of riders. Meteor is for the fuss-free, relaxed rider, X440 is for the tourer, and the Honda is for someone who wants a spirited retro experience.
There is nothing retro about hness except for the looks. For retro "feel" only Enfield gave authentic experience. Honda's mistake was to launch in 350cc and not at least 400cc. As this bike will be available at all Hero showrooms unlike hness this eat Honda's sales. Many people feel 350cc to underpowered and bikes like this are filling the vaccum of Classic 500.
👍 agreed!
Meteor is definitely not a fuss free bike. Too many quality and maintenance issues.
RE service centers are also looting customer.
@@ParthMaru11 agree on the last sentence
Honda engines are much more refined than RE, these new bikes looks like sprots check the rear sections, classic and cb350 has its own Retro design charm
We Indian too deserve to drive HD. Hero did a good collaboration with HD. I’m looking forward for this. I’m worried about high traffic and lack of good roads in the city.
You'll deserve to ride a Harley given you have money to buy it. With Hero, you ride a Hero.
I think RE will now finally feel the heat of competition...all this years they enjoyed near monopoly in this segment...now Triumph and Harley will take a good chunk of RE market...
Only time will tell as the looks are not retro and those who want to enjoy feel of retro will go for RE
@@unnikundal4883 yeah...but I think Indian market is not like Europe or US to buy bike based on vintage looks only..you know jawa they tried the same but not much sucess they had in this.. one thing RE always enjoyed is their cult following..and triumph an Harley also a legendary names as RE in motorcycle market....RE never invested that much R&D in the the past..last 10 years they are investing in R&D due to market demand and competition..but in opposite Triumph or Harley had years and years of experience in design bikes and engines for different capacities...just watch the confidence of triumph in speed 400 having service interval of 16000 km....
@@hemanthjayaramareddy1100 the technology is good but more technology comes in it's likely to increase chances of increase in cost of maintenance moreover RE offers complete metal package which is rarely offered by other brands
Whenever any bike comes, people say RE is in Danger but later those bikes disappear. It doesn't mean those are worse bikes than RE. The main reason for this kind of sale of RE bikes is the availability of service and outlets in every part of India.
@@bikalparanjansahoo8814 agreed there are companies which provide better technology but RE is something which is very close to Indian hearts as it's even used by Indian army and in republic day parades where nearly 15 to 20 person perform on single bike which we cannot imagine on other bikes
Only matter now is the after market service. The bike is just stunning
Thats not a question. Hero's handling that.
Man then it would be gr8
Hero & Harley will kill RE monopoly market 🌝🌝🌝🌝😁😁😁
With Hero, Bike gets 1 year older automatically on every service.
Kudos to Hero and Bajaj for stepping up the game🇮🇳❤️
Yep both done amazing deals to uplift the Indian bike market
In India, Within 5 years, not only Harley Davidson will start launching more heavy duty bikes, but will also offer more, to its customers, in terms of price, quality and affordability too. This is a very good start. 👏👏👏.
Yeppp 💯
Lekin harley toh india se chali gayi thi na
they just left india due to corrpution and impossible lbour laws, in case you dont remember they had a plant near manesar which they just got up and left one fine day.
@@KamleshDesai dude get your facts correct. Harley Davidson didn't leave India, due to corruption. But because of low sales and high price of their bikes. That's why, collaborating with Hero, now they are making affordable bikes, to compete with Royal Enfield. This bike is the result of this effort.
Funny man. Sales were global from India not just Mumbai and Chennai. My reasons are solid and I wonder what they are manufacturing in Thailand? Balloons?
I do agree with Rishad that initially the Harley X440 has succeeded in making a successful impression (a good team effort by the Hero-Harley Davidson partnership.
Great bike ,I don't know why I have been seeing too much hate for this bike,it looks great and has a beautiful engine along with some great features ❤for just a price of 2.29 ex ,the one who hate are the one s who doesn't even own a goodbike .
Gonna cruise the segment ❤
People calling it for what it is ain’t hating, dude. It’s a Hero at the end of the day. Decent bike nonetheless but it needs to prove itseld against RE and Honda. Also the after sales service is still a big question mark.
@@M4NA5prove against royal Enfield 😂😂😂. RE is a unreliable brand
Yes, the keyboard riders always hate. they talk about spec while owning activa or a splender.
@@M4NA5prove against royal Enfield 😂😂😂. RE is a unreliable brand
Erstwhile we had Hero with Honda, and presently the Honda moved on and here we have Hero Harley. Seems unbelievable but true. There are quite a few interesting and exciting lineups getting ready for the release ❤️
It's actually a great bike.And honestly this is my top pick bike between Highness and Meteor.
Nah. It's not worthy
@@Gamexooziwhy would you say that
@@soumyabrotokarmakar9887Even I'm waiting for his explanation.
TBH till now what i have heard on different review videos... this looks good. The performance is the good part only thing is people might re-think when it comes to the looks. Again looks are subjective so it depends on user to user. I am an RE fan but this looks good to me only thing i didnt like is the looks.
Engine is way better than vibrator and highness.
Gone is Hero Honda, now it's Hero Harley
He Ha
No more He Ho
Friendship ended with Honda, now Harley is my best friend
Lol
Hero Davidson
I like this exhaust more than those shiny ones. I like the shape also.
Yeah exactly bro i too can't figure out what's wrong with the design of this exhaust 😵💫
Bajaj and Triumph has nailed the pricing of the Speed 400 🥰
In my opinion This Harley motorcycle is well-suited for the average Indian customer when compared to the Triumph 400. It addresses the demands typically expected by average Indian customers. These demands include a long, straight pillion seat that accommodates the posture in which Indian women often sit, good fuel efficiency, the ability to carry grocery bags on the sides(hooks in the back😂 and many in the handle too) , and long-distance comfort. This Harley motorcycle fulfills all these requirements. In my opinion, this bike is particularly suitable for individuals aged 30 and above who frequently travel/roam around with their family member or children seated at the back( another reasons why the Classic 350 has been incredibly successful). The Triumph motorcycle tend to cater more to the younger generation while this to a mid aged man as a powerful family bike/cruiser etc with widespread Hero Service network.
Well said
I turned 30 last week and surprisingly I am inclined to conclude the same as you. A year ago, I would have gone with the Speed 400.
I'm an American that also lives in Mexico 🇲🇽 and would love this motorcycle to be here especially for the price. No knock to China but they only Imitate and India innovates.
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the factor of mileage will play a great role in the competition against its rivals
No it wont splendorson
35. Kmpl is not vad
@@kunjithapatham524Get RE son😂
As long as it's around 30 people would be happy imo
Can't forget it's a 440cc engine. Anything above 25 kmpl is an achievement.
Its performance is similar to the RE Classic 500 rather than the classic 350 e.g. Harley Davidson 440x makes 27hp and 38nm and RE Classic 500 made 27hp and 41nm so fairly similar performance kudos to Harley for killing RE man 😌🫡and it's Designnnnn mannn it's so hawttt 🥵🥵 i am quite liking this mini batmobile ✨✨🤩
Although i dont think the average indian rider would have knowledge of the legendary XR series of harleys from the past (hence the odd looking tail comments) Hero has nailed it with the pricing and this will be a good option in an already good sea of options like the great highness 350 or the Classic 350.
It’s been over two decades since I last rode a bike but this review and the bike does pull a string in my heart to head over to the showroom buy one! Can’t wait!!
im hness owner, and i dont feel any hate on this bike,cuz Hness never makes me feel to get an upgrade so far🙏. cuz for 2.5lac on road,its just an amazing bike with most refined engine and 38-40kmpl,and bluetooth,traction and 140+ top speed. so the bike satisfy what it offers,and atmost itsHONDA💕
That bike is a practical delight
Why to hate this bike?
@@sky.1505check the whole comment section you will understand
You need to go on lower gear in hard city traffic, whereas no much gear change on re classic.
@@aelredsaizar7976 yes even on higher speed rev too you don't have to change gear in RE,cuz there's nothing like higher speed in RE.
All badge difference aside... This is a pretty spectacular bike for the price its being offered on...
Is no one gonna talk about the love that Royal Enfield has received in foreign markets without needing to collaborate with any of these international brands…? That’s truly a testament to an Indian manufacturer’s commitment to quality, and how it has paved the way for other companies to do the same. ❤
RE is British by birth...😂...just that it got acquired by an Indian company.....shifted their base to India..and got Indian citizenship 😂
Design, tech and upgrades over the years are all Indian!
I have watched couple of Reviews now and Every Rider is enjoying throwing this bike around the Corners… that’s the Fun part about motorcycling How much you enjoy after buying, The Cost to live with it… May be Rear Might look Disappointing but again u can Customise or make it Solo ride Machine…! Only time will tell
Even though HERO are launching good motorcycles, what they are currently lacking is giving a good service experience at their own service centre which is an issue that they really need to look after...
Hero has done wonderful job in collaboration with Harley , this all started when Hero launched Xpulse the most affordable ADV in the world, and this is just beginning, many more bikes coming from Hero the Indias biggest two wheeler manufacturing company. Proud to be Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Nice bike 🤔 The people hating on this bike must be Enfield and h'ness owners.
im hness owner, and i dont feel any hate on this bike,cuz Hness never makes me feel to get an upgrade so far🙏. cuz for 2.5lac on road,its just an amazing bike with most refined engine and 38-40kmpl,and bluetooth,traction and 140+ top speed. so the bike satisfy what it offers,and atmost itsHONDA💕
@@broxiiiiii2That's good bro, I think one can appreciate a good product even they own another product. This Harley is very good and so is Hness and Enfield.
I am a meteor 350 owner and I too like this bike. I still prefer meteors look and the low riding position of it, but I really like the engine of this bike. Anyways, overall, I will prefer RE only because of serviceability and easy availability of parts.
@@SurajSinghTomarArya i accept and love most brands,but I'm not into RE. I never felt a refinement from it's engine so far and the 350cc engine never reflects on it's performance and even meteor gives vibration once it cross 80. RE have to work more on there engine ig in future they will do it. Still Japanese engines are way better compared to Indian builds,like Suzuki and Honda😑
My initial feeling is that Indian do not like high revving engines, they like clam and stress free engine. And I feel Harley has understood it. Triumph is high revving bike, may not be liked by all. And after all Indian are obsessed with classic bikes. Harley might actually outsell triumph even after being expensive
Congratulation and all the best Hero HD! Although this is not a head turning bike, still a nice bullet! We expect soon a bike to compete with Himalayan!
great initiate by hero and HD. I wish the after sales service is provided with the expected quality so that they could bring the RE centric buyers to try new motorcycle. Also I hope this motorcycle gives the exact vibe of the actual harley davidson which was nearly a dream to most of the middleclass Indian youths. Happy business HERO HD ❤🎉
I’m honestly happy that there are other options coming in the market than RE.
I own a continental gt 650 and trust me it’s pathetic in terms of reliability.
One and half year , 15k on the odometer and I’ve been more times to the service centre than on bike rides and mind it i did 15k in approximately 18 months.
Gearbox broke at 11k kms
Throttle assembly replaced
Abs malfunction (still unresolved)
Clutch plates replaced
Fuel pump replaced
Cone set replaced in 6 months of ownership
Weird noises come from engine after it heats up at high rpms
And lately the bike doesn’t go over 140kmph and when i got it checked at the re center they told me to chance clutch plates, it did make a difference but still bike is not able to do 140+ not that I would cruise at that speed but i need to get what i was promised.
And there are literally so many other things with it.
Engine lagging on high altitude and the mechanics dont know what’s wrong with the bike.
Surely re fixes things under warranty but somehow still manages to charge customers for some parts.
I’m tired of this pathetic experience and honestly won’t ever buy an re
Maybe i got a manufacturing defect on my bike or maybe it wasn’t in the starts for me to enjoy a made in india 650 twin cylinder.
Anyways I’ve met people who have similar issues like the gearbox and it is something re should recall the bikes for which they never did, it’s obviously dangerous gearbox getting stuck on highway might even lock the rear wheel.
I was cruising and when i downshifted and rev matched on a curve that’s when the gearbox broke, it’s too risky.
I have lost all respect for RE at this point their quality of parts is not consistent from what i have gathered online and talking to fellow twins owners.
Wont ever buy an RE in this life.
Launch super meteor make classic 650 but make sure to address the underlying problems that’s what I’ve got to say to them.
I wasted my money on gt 650 should have bought the honda hness it would have been far more reliable and an enjoyable experience.
Trust me guys if dig a little deeper you’ll see this dark side of the twins and RE.
At the end u get what u pay for they are offering cheaper twin cylinders than the japs, at first i thought it was taxes now i feel it really is quality being compromised.
They should start with cruiser... we love bober style from HD.. that's why RE became popular... if they release 450, 600 and 1000cc cruisers they will be huge hit.. it will become big competition for RE in India.. we will also have options to choose
Nope
They already tried that once and left India
This bike is fabulous it has everything ❤❤. Now it will be in reliability and availability of parts
Hero is managing it so Don't worry 😎😎😎😎
Perfect entry for indian markets.. built in india.
This looks like a good and capable bike for no matter where you live and ride.
Royal Enfield now got some real competition. Now they can sit back and enjoy. Real development in bike is must
....@5:50 " Hero done a great job"....now to see for Bajaj.. Triumph,
By heart always inclined towards British than American
Lol😂
Kindly update on after sales service and will Hero take care for after sales Service ?
Really a very nice bike from Hero + Harley a beautiful machine.
Why isnt anyone comparing this to Hunter 350. It's a clear market rival in terms of looks and specs. Are they afraid that sparking such a debate will only ruin their reputation?
I think it is just a Hero bike with a fancy name on the tank..
Finally Royal Enfield Aaya market me and Harley Davidson AA Gaya Apne aukad me
Love u RE
I think I have made my mind over RE to the X400, thank you Autocad.❤
Future xpulse 400cc.
What a beautiful small Harley bike from Hero.
0:28 was that really a compliment?..
Already became my dream bike 😍
It will capture aisan markets as well... I love it🖤
Max torque kick in just 4k rpm. I guess while riding this machine this is the best thing to have in India.
Your verbal skills...enhanced its review sir..... you got a nice grip on vocabulary....thats what made this video more charming....😊
This honestly is so incredible, so excited for this and speed 400
Royal Enfield has now got some competition. However, Harley's maintenance will be a big question.
Great work sir .. Thanks for all the information . But I have one question like after purchase, who will be providing the service of the bike ? is it in Hero service centre ?
What could be the mileage?? Plz reply
Feel good factor for any bike enthusiast is there is some vibration happening in market..! Triumph , harley , aprilia , ktm with 400cc’s …
Waiting for RE to do wonders in pricing for new Himalayan
The xpulse 400 will have the same engine retuned of course with roughly same power figures.
Not really... 400cc and 440cc... Big difference. Btw both the bikes have different engine
@@shubhamsaha4057 either way we'll be getting an xpulse 400 which is awesome news for our Indian motorcycle community.
@@ascaniomarak1561 indeed
Hey is this bike good for absolute beginners?
Hness is on another level with exhaust sound and Max speed also...
Compairing each and every point with classic is the proof of supremacy of royal enfield
Hero should make a fully faired sportsbike with this 440cc engine with around 140-145 kg weight
Already in the pipeline 😉 will be launched by the end of this year
But if u r making a 440cc bike, u can't have less kerb weight!!! Especially between 140-150kgs. At top speed the machine will fly 😂 it has to be made a little heavier
Waiting for a drag race, modifying especially the exhaust!😎
Thanks for your perspectives. Few quick questions (a) how is the engine heat compared to say a Classic 350 or meteor (b) gearing is short (classic) or tall (CB 350); and (c) Suspension quality ?
Rode very early in the morning to be able to tell anything about heat. Gearing is nicely spaced out. Sixth is a tall cruising gear
Engine heat is definitely much lesser than the classic 350 after a ride of 30 min( both). Working in hero R&D...
Maintenance cost ? Service experience?
Mody ji really brings out the love, enthusiasm and attention to detail for bikes 👌
Watching this in my 6 years old broken Redmi phone. Nice bike. Kidney touching bike. 💔💔
Good bike,good pricing.Nice review.
I'm looking forward to this... Osm motor bike
Great review, thank you. I think the real competition in the RE Classic 500! They are so similarly specced. I would like to see the comparison and ready to offer my 500 for it! I would like to hear your comments.
Seriously? I too own tbts500 and this one looks quite amazing though
For me the front looks somewhat like a Husqvarna, that's definitely a plus in terms of front profile looks.
what about headlight intensity in night on highways..in comparable with cb350
Royal Enfield are the masters
Hero is learning from Harley Davidson
Bajaj is maturing with Triumph
And I am loving it ❤❤❤
Good days ahead for Desi Motorcycle brands.. 😊
Many companies tried to bring products to counter royal enfield but were not able to do so. Let see how this goes
so glad for more bikes in the 250 to 400 cc segment. if not anything ktm will stop hiking prices as they please 😄
Customer of KTM is mostly young population (biggest market) that's why.
Should I go for Yezdi Roadstar or X440?
Looks sexy !! This is aspirational 😍😍 The brand matters and now it will sell like hot cakes😍
The tank placement if done proper and the rare wheel a couple sizes bigger and a bit rear set would make fr a good lookin bike…as of nw it looks lyk a harley stickered hero
I have rented out the X440 for a couple of days. What a fun bike, gets you access to all of its 27hp and 38 nm without complaints. Smooth as butter, just a hint of vibes beyond 5k rpm to let you know it is not meant to be revved out. Great suspension too and fun on winding roads. Had much more carefree fun compared to when I was on the CB350RS / G310GS and the Speed 400. Just wanted to leave this comment here if someone is thinking about how it is and could not judge from a showroom test ride. Try to rent it out if available in your city and have a ball. It sounds great too in the helmet.
Exhaust sounds still sounds like Typical splendor and silencer design introduce itself i'm from Hero 😊
Harley,Triumph are aspirational and hence special. Lets see how these affordable ones turn out.
Engine seems very good. While I feel a bit disappointed by the design. In todays era in India, RE is leading in the design space. While I liked the exhaust note but not as a complete package.
Think Hero motors will use this engine in their upcoming xpulse 440. I hope so... and will certainly buy that as my 2nd bike
Only HD can match the engine heart beat of RE.. ❤ sounds amazing
Nice Representation..! 👌
Well Done..! 👍🏻
In the last, the exhaust took me.... Fabulous... Surely want to have this beast...
Every one has bike choice's Which they are Comfortable with , But Made In India Bikes Collaborate With Overseas brands Makes Us Proud to Ride with which every bike brand is it's about rivalry in Bike Segment and Brands but can differ in price for Reliability and Comfort for Indians.
These overseas brands need to trap Indian market that's why tie up, so they have only R&D, they won't afford to risk money & produce, all this can be sorted out by Indian cos without wasting time.
Which is best, RE meteor 350 or harly x440
need most for lights to add a top box. move the light down to the rear wheel holder as does xsr, HD sportster etc.
A rebatched Hero .... Proud to be Made in India product
Hi Rishaad.... happy to see you reviewing my favorite bike.... Regards.... Super Senior.....
Hey Rahul. Good ol JGI days
Hey Hero I'm out here waiting for the new Karizma.
Personally it looks as if hero has taken a conservative route, considering how Harley faired in India. Hopefully this will force the likes of Honda to price their products properly.
R.I.P for brand value Harley-Davidson
The could have added an H as DTL like T in TVS Ronin. You can read both Harley as well as hero with that H
Bike may come Bike's may go... Classic 350 is always a king 👑💖
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If you ate only Idli you're going to love it only... But Given a choice of Momos or Steam buns, won't you even try??
Classic was not the best among choices,
it was just the only available option...
Another attempt by Harley in a challenging market! Let's wait and see how things will unfold
Yes. They managed to make it sound like a Benelli.. So Kudos..
Man the @ 8:25 the sound is so fck loud 🤯