Kawasaki Eliminator vs Harley-Davidson X440T
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Kawasaki Eliminator and Harley-Davidson X440T are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The Eliminator costs ₹3,30,000 more than the X440T, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 115% extra.
The X440T takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Eliminator and 7/10 for the X440T.
Category by category
Price
X440T
The X440T starts ₹3,30,000 lower (₹2,86,000 against ₹6,16,000), about ₹10,460 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
X440T
X440T claims 30 kmpl against 29 kmpl. That is roughly ₹536 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Eliminator
Eliminator has the better power-to-weight ratio: 254 against 143 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
X440T
X440T gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, colour tft console and ride modes.
City manners
Eliminator
Eliminator is 16 kg lighter and lower in the seat (735 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
X440T
X440T comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Eliminator.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Eliminator if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
Buy the X440T if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Eliminator | X440T |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹6,16,000 | ₹2,86,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹7,14,260 | ₹3,32,271 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,55,670 | ₹1,52,990 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹34,284 | ₹15,948 |
| Five-year total | ₹9,39,214 | ₹5,36,209 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KawasakiEliminator | Harley-DavidsonX440T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹6,16,000 | ₹2,86,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹19,530 | ₹9,070 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 451 cc | 440 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 44.7 bhp | 27.4 bhp |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 29 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 176 kg | 192 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 13.5 L |
| Seat height | 735 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1418 mm |
| Length | 2250 mm | — |
| Width | 785 mm | — |
| Height | 1100 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | ø41 mm telescopic fork / 120 mm | KYB 43mm USD Forks With 130 mm Of Travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks / 90 mm | Gas Charged Twin Shocks With 7 Step Pre-load Adjustability |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/70-18 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 140/70-17 |
Eliminator vs X440T: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Eliminator or the X440T?
- The X440T is cheaper by ₹3,30,000 at the base variant (₹2,86,000 against ₹6,16,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Eliminator or the X440T?
- The X440T claims 30 kmpl against 29 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Eliminator and X440T in Delhi?
- About ₹3,81,989: roughly ₹7,14,260 for the Eliminator and ₹3,32,271 for the X440T, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹9,39,214 for the Eliminator and ₹5,36,209 for the X440T, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The X440T comes out ₹4,03,005 ahead.
