Harley-Davidson will launch the 2027 Sprint 440, an entry-level motorcycle that resurrects a nameplate from the 1960s and 1970s. The bike delivers affordable access to the Harley brand at a time when lightweight, inexpensive single-cylinder bikes from competitors like Triumph and Royal Enfield are gaining traction.
The Sprint 440 uses a 440cc single-cylinder engine that produces 27 horsepower and 28 pound-feet of torque. The fuel-injected, air/oil-cooled engine sends power through a slip-assist clutch and six-speed transmission to a 17-inch rear wheel. Dual ABS-equipped disc brakes and inverted forks handle stopping and handling. The bike weighs 412 pounds and features a 26.4-inch seat height.
The new Sprint derives from the X440, a single-cylinder Harley developed with Hero MotoCorp that has already sold elsewhere for several years. However, US-market versions will be built at Harley's York, Pennsylvania factory.
A color TFT display with a 3.5-inch circular gauge provides speedometer, tachometer, odometer, and trip meter functions. LED lighting, including headlight, taillight, and turn signals, comes standard. A USB-C charging port sits above the headlight. Harley will offer windshield, engine guard, saddlebags, and seat options as accessories.
Canadian pricing stands at $8499 CAD, roughly $6100 USD at current exchange rates. Harley initially claimed the Sprint would cost around $6000. The price undercuts the 975cc Nightster, Harley's current entry-level bike, by approximately $4000.