The X500 sports a 500cc DOHC 4-valve parallel-twin engine which has likewise been tuned for mid-range performance . Unlike traditional H-D products , the X series falls squarely into the naked segment with upright ergonomics , 17-inch wheels and 777mm / 820mm seat heights . Both feature steel frames with the X350 scoring a stylish trellis unit that really stands out next to its larger more subdued sibling . In fact , the X350 looks to have the most Harley-
It also means the new bikes sport paralleltwin engines rather than the traditional V-twin engines we normally associate with the Bar and Shield . Considering the low point of entry ($ 9495 for the X350 ), we ’ ll let that slide as engineering a new V-twin to compete in the cutthroat small-capacity world ( and meet new emissions targets ) would have increased the price point significantly . H-D looks to have worked pretty hard at injecting some of their DNA into these new models , with distinctive styling and extra performance for the new X350 and X500 compared to the Benellis . The X350 gets a larger engine capacity than its Benelli cousin with a 353cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled parallel twin , tuned to produce strong mid-range torque and mated to a sixspeed transmission .
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