Now with considerable mileage on my 440 I have to say it fixes about 80% of the shortcomings of the Himalayan and seems the best "low speed" option available today. It can reach 130kmh which is important on western Highways, the brakes are good, the power is sufficient and much better than the 411 has while maintaining the simple construction that allows for almost anyone with a complete tool set to fix anything "at home".
Notable are:
center stand
great new front brake
added considerable torque (dont be fooled by the official "just one HP more" announcement.
you can easily add the OEM rear carrier of the Hima - its a direct fit as well as the panniers of the same.
even seats made for the Hima (like the saddle design I use) are easily and quickly adapted.
The west seems to have to wait a bit longer but it is expected to show up there as well, maybe worth wasiting for if you are in the market for such a bike:
I asked Grok:
Notable are:
center stand
great new front brake
added considerable torque (dont be fooled by the official "just one HP more" announcement.
you can easily add the OEM rear carrier of the Hima - its a direct fit as well as the panniers of the same.
even seats made for the Hima (like the saddle design I use) are easily and quickly adapted.
The west seems to have to wait a bit longer but it is expected to show up there as well, maybe worth wasiting for if you are in the market for such a bike:
I asked Grok:
