Honda Rebel 300 vs Harley-Davidson X440
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Rebel 300 and Harley-Davidson X440 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹13,000 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Rebel 300
The Rebel 300 starts ₹13,000 lower (₹2,22,000 against ₹2,35,000), about ₹410 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
X440
X440 claims 35 kmpl against 26 kmpl. That is roughly ₹7,495 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 174 against 142 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
X440
X440 adds tubeless tyres that the Rebel 300 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 is 18.5 kg lighter and lower in the seat (690 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
X440
X440 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Rebel 300.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Rebel 300 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
Buy the X440 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Rebel 300 | X440 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,22,000 | ₹2,35,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,53,837 | ₹2,76,117 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,73,985 | ₹1,36,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,184 | ₹13,252 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,75,006 | ₹4,60,879 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaRebel 300 | Harley-DavidsonX440 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,22,000 | ₹2,35,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,040 | ₹7,450 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 286 cc | 440 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 30 bhp | 27 bhp |
| Torque | 27.5 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 26 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 135 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 172 kg | 190.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 13.5 L |
| Seat height | 690 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm | 1418 mm |
| Length | 2205 mm | 2168 mm |
| Width | 820 mm | 858 mm |
| Height | 1090 mm | 1136 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 296 mm | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | KYB Upside-down Forks 43mm |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock Absorbers | Twinshock Absorbers, 7 Step Preload adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 140/70-17 |
Rebel 300 vs X440: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Rebel 300 or the X440?
- The Rebel 300 is cheaper by ₹13,000 at the base variant (₹2,22,000 against ₹2,35,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Rebel 300 or the X440?
- The X440 claims 35 kmpl against 26 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Rebel 300 and X440 in Delhi?
- About ₹22,280: roughly ₹2,53,837 for the Rebel 300 and ₹2,76,117 for the X440, 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 ₹4,75,006 for the Rebel 300 and ₹4,60,879 for the X440, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The X440 comes out ₹14,127 ahead.
