HARLEY-DAVIDSON Nightster 440

Introduction:

The Harley-Davidson Nightster 440 is an upcoming cruiser motorcycle to be developed under the Hero-Harley belt. The Nightster 440 name was trademarked by Hero MotoCorp in July 2023, a month after launching the X440 cruiser. The homegrown manufacturer intends to expand its big bike lineup and develop more products on the 440 platform. Hero is looking to make smaller iterations of bigger motorcycles, such as the Harley-Davidson Nightster range. To this end, the Harley-Davidson Nightster 440 is expected to launch in both India and global markets in late 2025.

Harley-Davidson Nightster 440 expected price:

The Harley-Davidson Nightster 440 will sit above the X440 and is expected to launch with a price upwards of ₹2.9 lakh.

When will the Harley-Davidson Nightster 440 be launched?

There is no tentative launch timeline that has been released for the Harley-Davidson Nightster 440. As of now, there are no prototypes or test mules that have been spotted. However, the cruiser bike is expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026.

What are the expected engine and specifications of the Harley-Davidson Nightster 440?

Hero MotoCorp will likely take the 975 cc Harley-Davidson Nightster's design elements to create a new motorcycle. However, the chassis, subframe, and 440cc air-cooled engine will be borrowed from the X440, alongside a few cycle parts.

What will the Harley-Davidson Nightster 440 rival in its segment?

The Nightster 440 is expected to rival the likes of the Triumph Speed 400, Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350, Jawa 42 FJ, and QJ Motor SRC 500.