07-05-2025
Hero Mavrick 440 long term review
Model: Hero Mavrick 440 Top
Test Started: September 2024/1,853kmCurrent ODO reading :2,705kmTotal mileage: 852km
Overall efficiency: 30kmpl
Our time with the Mavrick 440 has come to an end, so in this review, we shall give you a rundown of our experience with Hero's cruiser. Let's start with the performance of the 440cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled mill where the Mavrick impressed in some respects, but also left us wanting for more. As you start it up and get going, the motorcycle gives you an instant gush of torque that one would expect from a long-stroke engine. As the revs climb, the delivery of power remains linear but is accompanied by a loud growl of the exhaust that some may find bothersome. What is not bothersome, though, is the handling, because even after being a 187kg motorcycle, the Mavrick is easy to manoeuvre, especially when driven in traffic. That, along with general highway cruising at 80-100kmph is where the Mavrick feels at home, beyond which the cracks start to appear. Vibrations from the engine start becoming more pronounced at speeds of above 110kmph as if the engine is resisting your attempts to go faster. The 440cc, single-cylinder engine is quite powerful and torquey
The next aspect is design, and this is where the Mavrick seems to be confused in its approach. The LED headlamps and fuel tank give the motorcycle a aggressive look, which does not does not seem to coincide with the design of the muffler and rear lights, which take a simpler approach. All in all, the Mavrick 440 is a step in the right direction for Hero, but the Indian automaker has not quite hit the perfect spot with this product yet. The Mavrick's fuel tank gives it a muscular and aggressive look.
Specifications:Powertrain: 440cc, single cylinderPower: 27bhpTorque: 36NmTransmission: 6-speed manualDimensions (LxWxH): 2.100x868x1,112mmWheelbase: 1,388mm
Ex-showroom price: 2.24 lakh
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