Hero Mavrick: India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has announced the name of its upcoming new motorcycle. This motorcycle will be based on the platform of Harley-Davidson X440 and it will be launched in India on 23 January 2024. The company has named it ‘Hero Maverick’, which will be a bike with 440cc engine. Along with this, Hero is preparing to launch another motorcycle. The company has named it Hero Hurricane.
Changes in Hero Maverick 440
Hero is expected to bring conventional telescopic front forks in place of USD forks compared to the Harley-Davidson X440, while the overall styling will be more modern as opposed to retro on the Harley. Expect to see a round headlamp with H-shaped LED DRLs like all new Hero models. The bike is also expected to get 17-inch alloy wheels at the front and rear, while the X440 has a 19-inch front wheel. Harley is a roadster bike, while Hero MotoCorp will position the Maverick as a streetfighter.
Hero Maverick 440 round headlamp
Talking about the look and design of Hero Maverick 440, a look at the test mule shows that the Hero Maverick 440 will have round headlamp, wide handlebar, large fuel tank, alloy wheels and single pod TFT console. A semi-digital instrument cluster can be seen in it, in which a lot of information including tripper navigation can be seen.
Cruiser styling of Hero Maverick 440
If media reports are to be believed, the look and design of Hero Maverick 440 may be slightly different from Harley Davidson. In this, along with all LED lights, Hero’s signature H shaped DRL, attractive design can also be seen. Hero MotoCorp can present its most powerful motorcycle Maverick 440 with neo-retro cruiser style.
Powerful engine of Hero Maverick 440
A 440cc BS6 2.0 engine can be seen in Hero Maverick 440, which can generate maximum power up to 27.37 PS and peak torque of 38 Newton meters. 6 speed gearbox can be seen in it. Disc brakes on both its wheels, telescopic front forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear, ABS and other external features can be seen.
Hero Maverick 440 price and competition
After its launch in India, the starting price of Hero Maverick 440 in the ex-showroom can be Rs 2 lakh, due to which it will be able to give tough competition to the top selling Royal Enfield as well as Honda CB350 in the more than 300 cc powerful motorcycle segment. . This new motorcycle will be available in the market from Royal Enfield as well as Yamaha, Honda, Jawa and Yezdi.