Riders looking for an American badge without a crushing price tag now have a concrete option on the horizon. Harley-Davidson pulled the covers off the X350T at EICMA, revealing a flat-track-inspired roadster engineered in close partnership with Hero MotoCorp. It is the company's most affordable motorcycle yet. And it takes direct aim at Royal Enfield's long-running Classic 350.
Power comes from a newly developed 350cc air-and-oil-cooled engine housed inside a steel trellis frame. While Harley-Davidson withheld specific output metrics at the reveal, company officials confirmed the powertrain is mapped for punchy city throttle response and balanced highway composure. Upside-down (USD) front forks manage suspension duties. For comparison, the larger X440T extracts 27.49 hp at 6,000 rpm and 38 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm in Road mode, stepping down to 33.35 Nm in Rain mode. The smaller 350cc motor trades top-end power for accessibility, targeting daily commuters who want manageable weight in snarled traffic.
The styling leans into dirt-oval racing heritage. Chequered tank graphics and a sculpted tail echo the stance of the X440T, yet the bike packages modern rider aids rarely bundled together in the entry retro space. The motorcycle includes an electronic throttle body, selectable riding modes, traction control, and switchable ABS. That electronic safety net gives novices room to learn while offering seasoned riders adjustability on wet tarmac.
Both companies developed the X350T to absorb broken Indian asphalt and comply with strict BS6 OBD2P2 emission mandates. Once commercial rollout begins, the roadster will sit below the X440S and X440T in local showrooms. Harley-Davidson has not yet announced an official launch date or showroom pricing, but its arrival will test whether modern electronics and flat-track styling can loosen the traditional cruiser segment's grip on Indian buyers.