Hero Mavrick 440 Launched At Rs 1.99 Lakh

After being revealed last month, the second product from the Hero-Harley Davidson partnership, the Hero Mavrick 440, has finally been launched in India. Based on the Harley-Davidson X440, the new premium roadster has been priced at Rs 1,99,000 (ex-showroom).

Bookings for the Mavrick 440 are now open for Rs 5,000, and its deliveries will commence on April 15, 2024. What’s more interesting is that the bikemaker has announced a free Mavrick kit of accessories & merchandise worth Rs 10,00 for bookings made before March 15.

Offerings of Hero Mavrick 440

Now, let’s quickly delve into all the necessary details of the Hero Mavrick 440 that you should know about: –

• Powered by an all-new 440cc, 2-valve, air-oil-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC engine that produces 27.3PS of max power at 6,000 rpm and 36m of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. Compared to the Harley-Davidson 440X, it is 2Nm less torquey.
• Hero asserts that around 90 per cent of its torque rushes in as low as 2000rpm.
• The engine comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch to decrease rear-wheel skidding during aggressive downshifting and reduce clutch lever effort during gear shifts.

• Based on the steel trellis frame, the new Mavrick 440 features a 43mm telescopic fork up front and a gas-charged, preload-adjustable twin shock absorber suspension setup at the rear.
• Unlike the 18/17-inch setup on the Harley X440, the Hero bike rides on 17-inch machined alloy wheels in higher variants and spoked wheels in the base variant.
• For anchoring, the roadster features 320mm front and 240mm rear disc brakes, assisted by a dual-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS).
• Measuring 2100mm in length, the bike has a wheelbase of 1388mm, a ground clearance of 175mm and a saddle height of 803mm.
• It weighs up to 191kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 13.5 litres.

• In terms of design, the Hero Mavrick 440 boasts a round projector LED headlamp with an H-shaped LED DRL, a muscular fuel tank with a brushed metal finish, and bold lettering on the side. Its assertive tank shrouds and Y-shaped side covers highlight its robustness. The bike also features a spacious single-piece seat, clip-on handlebars for precise control, and rear-set footpegs for an aggressive riding stance.
• The other notable features of the bike include an all-LED lighting system and a digital speedometer with gear indicator, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, call/SMS alerts, and turn-by-turn navigation support. It also gets e-Sim connectivity that allows access to 35+ connected features, including live tracking.

Competitors

In the Indian market, the new Hero Mavrick 440 can be seen as an alternative to the Triumph Speed 400, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, Jawa 42, Royal Enfield Classic 350, and the Honda CB300R.