This in from Harley Davidson… It appears that the successful launch of the X400 motorcycle in India from Harley Davidson in collaboration with Hero Motocorp could hit a stumbling block…and it’s over the name. The X440 single cylinder engine motorcycle was launched a couple of months ago with early pre orders soon topping 25,000. Deliveries … More H-D India Troubles with X440 Name?
H-D and Hero Motocorp of India are planning to build upon the early success of the newly released X440, by bringing out more models in the coming months. Harley Davidson & Hero Motocorp Future Motorcycles H-D and Hero from India have successfully launched a brand new small but regarded as premium motorcycle for the Indian … More H-D and Hero. New Bikes Planned
Whilst still in its infancy, Harley-Davidson’s journey into the small displacement engine market for India and China may pay dividends in more ways than one. Whilst no specific data was released in their Q2 results, there was a 24% increase in Asia Pacific sales which some of which could be attributed to the X350 and … More Harley Davidson Bring 10 New Motorcycles?
Enter the ball of confusion from Harley Davidson and Hero MotoCorp of India who will temporarily suspend orders of the brand new X440 on the 3rd August…apparently due to an “overwhelming response” Just recently H-D CEO Jochen Zeitz was buoyant after the launch of the X440 single cylinder engine motorcycle for the Indian market and … More Harley Davidson Suspend X440 Orders in India
Both Harley Davidson (with Hero MotoCorp) and Triumph (with Bajaj) recently launched their 400cc…ish motorcycles for the Indian market. But which is best and which will likely come out on top in sales terms albeit not necessarily in customer appreciation. Harley Davidson and Hero MotoCorp released the X440 ahead of schedule (some have speculated) to … More H-D X 440 vs Triumph Speed 400
Only a few days ago the global launch from Triumph in London of the new Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400X sent tongues wagging with anticipation and delight. However just a few days later and they are ready to sell in India as the first receiving market. Triumph of course entered into a project partnership … More Triumph Launch 400cc Bikes in India
Harley Davidson long awaited return to the Indian market is finally over, as their collaboration with Hero MotoCorp of India has yielded their first bike together: X440. Rather surprisingly earlier than anticipated, the X440 beats Triumph in their launch of the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X which launches in India on the 5th of July. … More Harley Davidson X440 Landed in India
Why are Harley-Davidson not shouting from the rooftops about their new small engine bikes; X350 and X500 made in China for the Chinese market and the X440 made in India…for the Indian market? Are they ashamed of stooping so low to produce small cc bikes for the masses or are they in fear of alienating … More Harley Davidson Ashamed of Small Engine Bikes?
As India, and presumably the rest of the motorcycling world awaits the arrival of the brand new Harley Davidson/ Hero Motocorp X440…the company themselves have released audio samples of the exhaust tone coming from the machine. And it’s got he biking press all revved up wanting more! Given that this is a single cylinder air … More Harley Davidson X440 Sounds Like A Harley?
Just when you thought it was safe to come up for air, Harley Davidson could be involved, merely by association, with an official investigation by Indian authorities into Hero Motocorp for some shenanigans with an alleged misappropriation of funds…whatever that means. Harley Davidson have entered a collaborative partnership with Hero Motocorp of India to produce … More Harley Fails To Launch Amidst Indian Enquiry?