Harley-Davidson X350 and X500 Models Coming to Australia in 2024

It has been confirmed that the 2024 Harley-Davidson X350 and X500 models will be arriving in Australia. These small-displacement motorcycles, built by QJ-motors, were initially introduced in China earlier this year and are now expanding to other markets where smaller bikes are popular.

It's important to note that these models should not be confused with the Hero-built Harley-Davidson X440, which was launched in India in July 2023. While Harley-Davidson India has a section on its website for the "Harley-Davidson X" category, only the X440 is currently listed.

Despite the creation of an entire category, neither the X350 nor the X500 have been released in the Indian market as of September 1, 2023. H-D Australia also has a "Harley-Davidson X" category, but it only includes the X350 and X500.

Here's what you can expect from both the X350 and X500 models, set to be available in Australian dealerships in December 2023.

Harley-Davidson X350

  • Powered by a liquid-cooled, 353cc parallel twin engine
  • Produces 36 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 31 newton-meters of torque at 7,000 rpm
  • Six-speed gearbox
  • Features a 41mm upside-down fork with rebound adjustability in the front
  • Equipped with an oil and gas rear shock with rebound and preload adjustability
  • 17-inch cast aluminum wheels with Maxxis Supermaxx ST tires
  • Standard LED lighting
  • Wheelbase of 1,410 millimeters, rake of 24.8 degrees, and trail of 140mm
  • Seat height of 777mm
  • Curb weight of 195 kilograms

Harley-Davidson X500

  • Powered by a liquid-cooled, 400cc parallel twin engine
  • Produces 47 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 46 newton-meters of torque at 6,000 rpm
  • Six-speed gearbox
  • Features a 50mm upside-down front fork with rebound adjustability
  • Equipped with an oil and gas rear shock with rebound and preload adjustability
  • 17-inch cast aluminum wheels with Maxxis Supermaxx ST tires
  • Standard LED lighting
  • Wheelbase of 1,485mm, rake of 24.5 degrees, and trail of 100.4mm
  • Seat height of 820mm
  • Curb weight of 208 kilograms

Both the X350 and X500 models will be available in Australia in December 2023. They will be offered in four color options: Dramatic Black, Dynamic Orange, Supersonic Silver, and Pearl White.

Pricing for the X350 starts at $8,495 Australian, equivalent to about $5,492 USD as of September 1, 2023. The X500 starts at $11,495 Australian, which is about $7,418 USD. Both models fall under Australia's Learner-Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS).