Harley Davidson X440, Honda CB350 RS, Jawa 42 FJ, Hero Mavrick 440 and Bajaj Dominar 400 are the other motorcycles included in this comparison.

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Triumph Vitesse T4

What you will like:

• Brings all the positive design and build quality attributes of the Speed ​​400 at an affordable price
• Excellent (improved) ground clearance in the real world
• The torquey nature of the engine makes city driving easier. Power delivery is smooth and refined, with virtually no vibration
• Revised suspension setup provides a smooth ride and good stability on the highway
• A non-intimidating bike, very suitable for beginners yet easy to recommend to older riders returning to easy riding after a gap.

What you won’t do:

• For Rs. 23,000 more, the Speed ​​400 emerges as a better value for money proposition
• Loses a good amount of kit compared to the Speed ​​400 (Ride by wire, traction control and engine immobilizer)
• Hand throttle means you feel slight jerks when closing the throttle at low speeds.
• Non-adjustable brake and clutch levers, although they are light and easy to use. Adjustable levers would have been a good idea.
• The analog + digital speedometer could have been better executed. Currently the rev counter is difficult to read.

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Triumph Vitesse 400

What you will like:

• Quintessence Triumph a design that can stand proud alongside the rest of its modern classic range
• Build quality, fit and finish are top-notch – arguably the best in the broad segment it straddles.
• Breathtaking price proposition! Bajaj and Triumph have launched it at a price that leaves no doubt that they are aiming for a knock success
• The 39.5 BHP engine is reasonably tractable with strong traction. Smooth and refined power delivery for a curb weight of around 176kg translates into quite peppy performance, aided by a sleek 6-speed gearbox.
• Excellent ground clearance in real-world driving, combined with a reasonably plush ride
• Exciting but not intimidating – the bike is very beginner friendly and will be easy to recommend to new riders as well as older ones returning to easy riding after a hiatus.
• A very generous service interval of 16,000 km / 1 year. Parts and service costs are also expected to remain competitive.

What you won’t do:

• Lack of certain features such as connected technology, driving modes, etc.
• Very tall people might look to the Scrambler 400. The Speed ​​400 just seems a little small for very heavy/very tall riders.
• Non-adjustable brake and clutch levers, although they are light and easy to use. Adjustable levers would have been a good idea.
• Analog + digital speedometer does not suit the character of the motorcycle. They should have gone in one of these directions, either the simple round style similar to the Trident, or the beautiful twin dials of the classic 1200.
• Only single-sided saddle bags are now offered by Triumph. You will need to look for alternatives for double-sided panniers
• The entire service experience remains uncharted territory, with Triumph leaving a negative perception on this front in some parts of the country. It remains to be seen whether one can have a positive dealership experience under Bajaj’s leadership.

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350

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Honda CB350RS

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Jawa 42 FJ

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Hero Mavrick 440

What you will like:

• The 440cc single-cylinder engine offers good low-end torque to make city driving comfortable. Fairly responsive midrange and high-end keep highway cruising engaging
• Superb driving comfort; swallows up bad roads without letting the rider, or even the passenger, feel them
• NVH and refinement are really good. Combined with good ergonomics, you will be able to drive at 80-100 km/h all day long
• Features like standard dual-channel ABS, Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and more are included. are standard on all variants. The top variant gets e-Sim connectivity
• Hero’s sales and service network is unparalleled even in tier 2 and 3 cities
• Good price for what it offers. Undercutting most competitors

What you won’t do:

• Very basic instrument cluster in terms of look, feel and functionality
• Missing features like riding modes, traction control, inverted suspension fork, etc.
• Built at a cost. Cost reduction is evident in a few areas
• Driving is disturbed at higher speeds
• For many people, the Hero brand doesn’t have the badge cachet of Royal Enfield, Honda or Harley-Davidson.
• Long-term reliability of the new engine is unknown

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Harley-Davidson X440

What you will like:

• The 440cc single-cylinder engine offers good low-end torque to make driving in the city as well as on the highway comfortable.
• NVH and refinement are really good. Combined with good ergonomics, you will be able to drive at 80-100 km/h all day long
• Good price. It’s on par with its peers, but with an extra of about 40-90 cc.
• Built by Hero, who knows the Indian two-wheeler consumer extremely well
• Decent level of kit – standard dual-channel ABS, Bluetooth connectivity, connected features, etc.

What you won’t do:

• Design and style can be polarizing. Not your typical Harley
• In a segment that has heated up with many new offerings, the X440 fails to succeed in any specific aspect
• No driving modes or traction control. In fact, there aren’t many ways to customize your ride
• This is the first product from the Harley Davidson – Hero partnership. Sales, after-sales and service support and experience are unknown

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Bajaj Dominar 400

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Here’s what BHPian Nilesh5417 I had to say about this:

I was so tempted to go with the Jawa 42FJ but opted for the Speed ​​400.

Jawa has improved by leaps and bounds, looks awesome in new colors and engine revisions make it a fun bike to ride. The fact that you can walk flat is a plus. But CL still has a way to go in terms of fit finish and ASS reach.

The Speed ​​400, on the other hand, redefined the 400cc segment. I like the engine, the finish is excellent and the equipment is decent. It’s just that it’s a fairly small bike and therefore lacks road presence. Triumph also appears to have fixed the early gremlins.

The 3rd position for me is the H440. Great bike to ride at least in the city I took a trip to. Disappointed with Harley in looks and fit, finish department. And not everyone understands that paper numbers around horsepower mean a lot less when you actually ride a bike. I wish Harley had increased the power to 30 seconds.

For some reason I never got used to the Hunter 350. I myself don’t know why, but the exhaust note sounds very funny and somehow it sounds like new to a very delicate motorcycle, unlike what RE is used to producing. It’s nice that it’s setting RE’s sales charts on fire, but I just couldn’t seem to like it despite a few rides.

Here’s what BHPian Ostrich I had to say about this:

I rode the Speed ​​400 in Himachal for a few days. It was an unlikely choice, after days of riding the H411 and later the H450.

I found it delicious. Small and light, very confidence inspiring. Excellent fit and finish. I enjoyed it in towns and on twisty roads, meaning it’s good for commuting and enthusiastic driving.

It was a bit annoying on major highways, there was a bit of buzz. But highway driving IMO is the most boring driving ever, I much prefer to take smaller roads and speed is great for that. This bike made me wonder why I’m keeping my 650 when it’s no good for anything.

Unlike the 650, this bike is very uninteresting and devoid of any engine character, yet it is so much fun to ride and good at so many things. Sometimes motorcycles try too hard to be an end, instead of being a means to an end. Where you’re going is at least as important as how you’re going (if not more), and I’ve found the Speed ​​400 gets you where you want to go with a minimum of hassle.

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