The mid-size cruiser bike segment is growing rapidly in India and now customers have more options than ever before. Both Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Harley-Davidson X440 come in almost the same price range, but their styling and performance are quite different. Today’s buyers do not just look at the brand name, but also take into account power, features and price. Your choice will depend on whether you are using the bike for daily commuting in the city or for long distance travel.

What is the difference between design and variant?

Royal Enfield Classic 350 comes in many variants like Redditch, Halcyon, Dark and Chrome. Its price is approximately between Rs 1.86 lakh to Rs 2.21 lakh (ex-showroom). Its design is quite classic, which has round headlight, chrome finish and better look. Its weight is around 195 kg and the 13 liter fuel tank makes it good for long rides. On the other hand, the design of Harley X440 is more modern and muscular. It comes in Vivid, S and T variants, the price of which ranges from Rs 2.34 lakh to Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom). It gets less chrome and a more sporty look. Its weight is around 190.5 kg and it has a large tank of 13.5 litres, due to which the range can be better.

Who is ahead in engine and performance?

Classic 350 has a 349cc engine, which gives power of 20.2 bhp and torque of 27 Nm. This bike is known for its smooth and comfortable ride. Its mileage is also good, which is said to be around 41 kmpl. Whereas Harley X440 has a big 440cc engine, which gives power of 27 bhp and torque of 38 Nm. It has a 6-speed gearbox, which provides better performance on the highway. Its mileage is around 35 kmpl, but due to more power, it feels more powerful.

Who has the upper hand in features and safety?

Features like semi-digital display, tripper navigation (in some variants) and USB charging are available in Classic 350. It comes with simple and reliable features. Harley X440 is ahead in this matter, because it has features like full digital display, Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. Both bikes come with disc brakes and dual-channel ABS, but the X440 also gets additional safety features like side-stand engine cut-off.

Which bike is right for you?

If you want a classic look, good mileage and a comfortable ride, then Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the right choice for you. This is a better bike for daily use, but if you want more power, modern features and better performance on the highway, then Harley X440 proves to be more powerful. Its price is high, but the features and power are also available accordingly.