A new strategy has been put in place by Harley-Davidson. In working with regional partners, it is developing new middleweight products. For example, in China, the American motorcycle manufacturer has teamed up with Qianjiang Motors.
These first products to come out of this collaboration will be the X350 and X500 motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Motorcycles’ Most Affordable Launch Date Revealed! One or both of these bikes are coming March 10, 2023, according to a recent teaser. Prior to their release a couple of the key specifications for these bikes have leaked online. Retro styled motorcycles are Harley-Davidson X350 and X500.
The round headlamps, rear view mirrors, and round instrument pod makes it pretty obvious. The X350 has more of a modern personality with its sharp fuel tank, step up seat design and extended tail section. Harley-Davidson X350 The Harley – Davidson X350 will be powered by a 353cc engine. The max power output is 35 to 36 PS. The proposal was that the bike would be run by the engine of the Benelli 302S. However, QJ Motor premiered a better and updated 353cc version of this engine. Other details also revealed concern the bike’s 195 kg weight.
The claimed top speed is about 89 mph or 143 km/h. Such as a mono shock rear suspension. Both ends are wrapped in disc brakes and it rides on alloy wheels. Front petal rotors on the X350; front conventional rotors on the X500. Harley-Davidson X500 Harley-Davidson’s venture into learner’s category bikes will range from 500cc engine offering 47.5 PS and 46 Nm of torque. Harley-Davidson X500 lighter having 207 kg kerb weight. According to the X500, it’s topped out at 99 mph, or 159 km/h, perhaps.
The Harley-Davidson X350 and X500 will compete with Royal Enfield if they are released here in India. However, it remains unconfirmed as to when these new motorcycles will be launched in India.