A 440cc single, low seat and $10,440 ride-away price headline Harley-Davidson’s new Sprint 440 LAMS-compliant cruiser, developed with Hero MotoCorp.
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the new Sprint 440, a single-cylinder cruiser aimed at attracting new riders, welcoming returning riders and offering experienced motorcyclists a straightforward everyday ride.
Making its public debut at EICMA in Milan from 5–8 November, the Sprint will start at $10,440 ride away. It combines a 440cc air/oil-cooled engine with a six-speed gearbox, standard ABS and a colour TFT display. Harley-Davidson quotes a ready-to-ride weight of 187kg and a laden seat height of 671mm.
The motorcycle has been designed and engineered by Harley-Davidson in partnership with Hero MotoCorp, with distribution through participating Harley-Davidson dealerships globally. Launch timing and availability will vary between markets.
Harley-Davidson president and CEO Artie Starrs describes the Sprint as an invitation to motorcycling, with a brief extending beyond first-time buyers.
“It’s an ideal motorcycle for a variety of riders – the new rider who wants to build skills and confidence, but also a great option for returning riders who want to get back on the road or as an uncomplicated and fun ride for experienced riders,” Starrs said.
The Sprint’s engine produces a claimed 20kW (27hp) at 6000rpm and 38Nm at 4000rpm. Its long-stroke design uses a 79.6mm bore and 88.4mm stroke, with a compression ratio of 9.65:1.
A single overhead camshaft operates two valves, while electronic fuel injection manages fuelling and a gear-driven counterbalancer reduces primary engine vibration.
Harley-Davidson says the engine has been developed to minimise weight and complexity while delivering useful torque at low revs. The emphasis is on easy acceleration from a standstill and manageable performance in urban traffic, with a single muffler designed to produce a deep exhaust note.
The six-speed transmission uses overdrive ratios in both fifth and sixth gears to reduce engine speeds during highway cruising. An assist-and-slip clutch lightens lever effort and helps manage rear-wheel traction during downshifts.
Claimed combined city and highway fuel consumption is as low as 2.9L/100km, with a 9-litre fuel tank. Harley-Davidson notes that actual consumption will depend on riding style, load, conditions and the test methodology used in each market.
Accessibility is central to the Sprint’s chassis and ergonomics. The narrow profile and tapered saddle are intended to reduce the reach to the ground, while the quoted 671mm seat height is a laden measurement, rather than an unladen figure.
Harley-Davidson says the riding position has been designed around comfort, control and confidence, with logically positioned switches and a light clutch action. Accessory seats will offer further scope to adjust the fit.
Suspension comprises a 43mm dual-cartridge inverted fork with 130mm of travel and twin piggyback rear shocks with seven-step preload adjustment. Rear-wheel travel is 76mm.
Braking is handled by a single 320mm front disc and two-piston caliper, with a 240mm rear disc and single-piston caliper. ABS is standard.
New 10-spoke cast aluminium wheels measure 19 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear, wearing a 100/90-19 front tyre and 150/60ZR17 rear.
The styling follows familiar Harley-Davidson cruiser themes, with a suspended headlamp, sculpted fuel tank, bobbed rear mudguard and fastback saddle. Machined highlights on the engine and wheels, a tapered muffler and a Harley-Davidson logo within the headlamp add detail.
Three colours have been announced: Dark Billiard Gray, Vivid Black and Teal Thunder. Each features an orange tank graphic with a distorted chequered centre and Harley-Davidson script, although graphics may vary between markets.
A new “Harley Hare” character appears on the side cover, intended to reflect the Sprint’s emphasis on agility and fun.
Instrumentation combines a traditional round housing with a colour TFT screen. The 3.5-inch-diameter instrument housing sits above the handlebar, with the display providing a digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meter, indicators and warning symbols.
LED lighting is fitted throughout, while a USB-C port above the headlamp provides charging for a phone or other personal device.
Harley-Davidson has also announced a range of genuine accessories covering luggage, comfort, ergonomics and styling.
Throw-over textile saddlebags provide a combined seven litres of storage, with a stated load capacity of 2.7kg per bag. A sissy bar and backrest pad cater for passengers and provide another option for securing luggage, while a quickly detachable clear windscreen offers additional wind protection.
The Tallboy seat moves the rider approximately 51mm higher and 64mm rearward compared with the standard saddle. The Reach seat shifts the rider approximately 25mm forward, bringing the handlebar and foot controls closer, and uses a stepped profile to help prevent the rider sliding backwards under acceleration.
A Brawler solo seat is also available, alongside a flatter Moto handlebar and Willie G Skull footpegs, ’bar-end mirrors and grips.
A tubular-steel engine guard bolts to existing mounting points and is intended to help limit cosmetic damage in a stationary or low-speed tip-over. Further accessories are planned.
With modest power, a low laden seat height and a relatively simple mechanical package, the Sprint 440 gives Harley-Davidson another way to introduce riders to the brand.
