Harley-Davidson X 350 launches in China

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The Harley-Davidson X 350 has been revealed in China by QJ Motor, because the bike’s origin is lastly confirmed.

Revealed on the Harley-Davidson web site for China, the reveal of the X 350 confirms that the bike’s origin lies with QJ Motor, who additionally provide the engine. It’s a liquid-cooled, in-line-twin-cylinder, 353cc unit, producing 27kW (36 horsepower) and 31Nm.

The engine burns gasoline at a price of 4.95 litres per 100km (62 miles), which means its 13.5-litre gasoline tank will empty in 273km, or 170 miles.

Moist, the Harley-Davidson X 350 weighs 195kg, with that weight supported by 41mm rebound-adjustable inverted forks on the entrance, and a rebound- and preload-adjustable shock on the again. To cease, the bike calls on a single floating entrance brake disc with a four-piston calliper, whereas on the again there’s a single-piston calliper working on a single, fastened disc.

The tyres come from Pirelli; particularly the bike makes use of Pirelli Angel ST tyres with a 120/70-ZR17/58W on the entrance, and a 160/60-ZR17/69W on the rear.

Visually, the bike takes inspiration from Harley-Davidson’s flat-tracking previous, and significantly the XR750. Nonetheless, the truth is that it seems as a type of flat-track-naked-cruiser crossover. On one hand, you would say that that is polarising, on the opposite you’ll be able to say that any subjective matter, reminiscent of aesthetics, is a polarising one.

When it comes to value, nothing is but confirmed outdoors of China, the place it prices slightly below $4,300, or simply below £4,000. Moreover, when the motorbike will arrive in markets outdoors of China additionally stays unclear, together with for Western markets, such the UK and Europe, and the US.