Hero MotoCorp has officially unveiled its most premium two-wheeler offering in India – the Mavrick 440. Bookings for the bike will commence in February, followed by its price announcement, and deliveries are set to start in April 2024. Upon its launch, the new Hero Mavrick will directly compete with the Triumph Speed 400.
Sharing its platform, engine, and components with the Harley-Davidson X440, which was launched last year, the Mavrick showcases distinctive design elements. The bike’s model lineup will be available in three variants and five color options. The base variant will be offered in Arctic White, the mid-variant in Celestial Blue and Fearless Red, and the top-end variant in Enigma Black and Phantom Black paint schemes.
At the front, the bike features a round LED projector headlight with an integrated H-shaped DRL and a new headlight cowl. The sculpted fuel tank has sharp edges and extensions, adorned with the ‘MAVRICK’ insignia. In comparison to the Harley-Davidson X440, the Mavrick boasts a low-set handlebar and more mid-set foot pegs. The bike comes with a single seat and a newly designed taillight, offering an “upright and comfortable riding stance.” Read: New Hero Xtreme 125R Launched – Prices, Variants, Colours, Mileage, Specs
The new Hero Mavrick shares the same engine as the Harley-Davidson X440. This means the bike is equipped with a 440cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine delivering a claimed power of 27.3PS at 6,000rpm and 36Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Hero claims that 90% of its torque is available at 2000rpm. The bike features a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch.
Suspension duties are handled by the 43mm telescopic fork and dual shockers placed at the front and rear axles, respectively. The bike has up to 130mm of wheel travel and a kerb weight of 187kg. Its ground clearance stands at 175mm. The new Mavrick 440 is equipped with 17-inch wheels at both ends.
The base variant will have spoked wheels, while the mid and top variants will come with alloy wheels and diamond-cut alloys, respectively. Some noteworthy features include a negative display LCD speedometer, smartphone features such as phone battery status, incoming call/missed call alerts, turn-by-turn navigation, RTM, DTE, and gear indication.
The Hero Mavrick will be retailed through Hero’s Premia dealer network. Currently, the company has only three operational showrooms, which will be increased to 100 outlets by June 2024. As a flagship offering, the new Mavrick is estimated to be priced around Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom).
