Hero MotoCorp has officially confirmed the badging of its forthcoming flagship motorbike, that has been christened ‘Maverick’. The brand had trademarked 2 distinct names recently as Mavrick and Hurikan- which also led to many speculations as to what name can be expected for this new upcoming motorcycle. The Hero Mavrick 440 has ultimately won the bid and is going to be the Indian brand’s model based on the similar platform as the Harley-Davidson X440. The company has confirmed the official launch date for Mavrick 440 as 23rd January, 2024.
Harley’s most inexpensive motorbike was launched in the last year and was also co-developed with none other than the Hero MotoCorp. The forthcoming Hero Mavrick is going to share similar underpinnings including single-cylinder, 440-cc oil-cooled engine but will get numerous changes to distinguish it from its American counterpart in a better way.
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Expected Changes: Hero Mavrick 440
In comparison to the Harley X440, Hero is anticipated to fetch the standard telescopic front forks in a position of USD forks, whereas the overall styling will observe a modern upgrade against the retro version on the Harley bikes. Prospective customers can also anticipate to get 17-inch alloy wheels at the front and rear, where the X440 equips a 19-inch in the front part. What to focus on is that the Harley is a roadster whereas the forthcoming Mavrick 440 will be put forward as a streetfighter.
It is also anticipated to observe a revamped fuel tank with tank extensions and a brand-new tail section, which debatably should have better outlooks than that of the X440. The Hero Mavrick is also supposedly going to carry over Bluetooth connectivity and connected features using the smartphone to bring more tech and greater value to the bike.
Specifications: Hero Mavrick 440
It is important to point out that the Hero Mavrick 440 is going to be available in the same spec as the Harley X440. On the recent front, the 440 cc motor churns out 27 bhp and 38 Nm of maximum torque, coupled with a six-speed gearbox. Hero is supposedly going to retune the motor to optimize the requirements of the Mavrick 440 along with the gearing as well.
