USA: US-based motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has unveiled the all-new X350 motorcycle for the international markets. The Streetfighter is the most affordable product from the brand till date.
The new entry-level motorcycle is offered with a 353cc, parallel-twin engine that produces 34hp, as opposed to the V-twin engine of its cruiser model. The bike is likely to travel to India as well.
As one of the oldest manufacturers of motorcycles, Harley-Davidson has found it difficult to establish a presence in the APAC (Asia-Pacific) region.
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The automaker now intends to change this by launching the X350 model in key two-wheeler markets like China and India, which is one of its most cost-effective models. The new motorcycle is being developed in collaboration with QJ Motor.
The all-new Harley-Davidson X350 features a powerful fuel tank, a round LED headlamp with DRL, a raised handlebar, round mirror units, a single-piece step-up seat, an under-belly exhaust, a tapered tail section and a Sleek LED taillamps that follow the streetfighter design aesthetic.
A single-pod digital instrument cluster with connectivity features is positioned on the motorcycle. It is mounted on stylish 17-inch alloy wheels.
Available with the Harley-Davidson X350 is a 353cc, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The motor has a maximum output of 34 hp and maximum torque of 31 Nm.
The new Harley-Davidson X350 features dual-channel ABS for better braking performance and disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels for the safety of the rider.
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On the streetfighter motorcycle, an inverted fork at the front and a side-mounted mono-shock unit at the rear handle the suspension functions.
The starting price of the new Harley-Davidson X350 in China is CNY 33,388 (roughly Rs. 3.93 lakh). Indian consumers can expect a middleweight streetfighter motorbike soon.
