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Mavrick 440
₹ 2,13,198ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 440cc
- Power
- 27bhp
- Weight
- 191kg
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Hero Mavrick 440 — Overview
The Hero Mavrick 440 is Hero MotoCorp's most ambitious motorcycle - a 440cc liquid-cooled neo-retro roadster developed through the brand's collaboration with Harley-Davidson. Launched in September 2023, it is Hero's first motorcycle to compete directly with Royal Enfield in the premium retro segment and its first bike with a 440cc engine. With 27 PS, a 15-litre tank, dual-channel ABS standard, and Bluetooth connectivity in its higher variants, the Mavrick 440 arrives with a spec sheet that outpoints the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 on nearly every technical measure. It is priced from Rs 1,99,900 to Rs 2,33,900 ex-showroom Delhi - a deliberate attempt to occupy the same price territory as Royal Enfield's entry-retro lineup.
Hero Mavrick 440 Latest Updates
View allHero MotoCorp has revised the Mavrick 440 price range for 2026. The S base variant is now Rs 1,99,900, the S Connected is Rs 2,19,900, and the SS is Rs 2,33,900 ex-showroom Delhi - incremental adjustments since the September 2023 launch reflecting input cost changes. No mechanical changes, new variants, or feature additions have been announced. The 440cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine, three-variant lineup, and dual-channel ABS standard configuration remain unchanged.
What We Like
- 27 PS liquid-cooled 440cc engine - more power than RE Meteor 350 (20.2 PS), Honda H'ness CB350 (21.1 PS), and all other retro competitors at this price
- Bluetooth connectivity in S Connected and SS variants - Hero Companion app for navigation, calls, trip data on TFT display
- Dual-channel ABS standard across all three variants including the base S at Rs 1,99,900
- 15-litre fuel tank - longest range in the retro segment at approximately 450-480 km per fill-up
- Liquid cooling: smoother at highway speeds, cooler in city traffic, less vibration than air-cooled rivals
- Harley-Davidson engineering collaboration (X440 shares platform) - genuine premium-segment engineering pedigree
What Could Be Better
- Hero brand equity in the retro segment cannot match Royal Enfield's cultural identity, community, and decades-built aspiration - no spec advantage compensates for this in buying decisions
- Unproven used-bike resale value - RE's deep secondary market (buyers, mechanics, parts) does not exist for the Mavrick 440
- Real-world mileage of 27-30 kmpl is lower than expected for a retro-positioned bike - the higher-tuned engine trades efficiency for performance
- 190 kg - not lighter than Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (191 kg), limiting the chassis agility the liquid-cooling and power could enable
- Bluetooth only in two higher variants (S Connected Rs 2,19,900 and SS Rs 2,33,900) - the base S misses it
- Direct competition with the Harley-Davidson X440 (same platform, higher price, stronger brand) creates a perception gap
Editor's Verdict
Should You Buy the Hero Mavrick 440?
The Hero Mavrick 440 is the most technically complete neo-retro motorcycle in India under Rs 2.5 lakh - more power, liquid cooling, a larger tank, and stronger safety hardware than the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 at a comparable price. The spec sheet wins. The brand battle is harder: Royal Enfield's cultural dominance of the Indian retro segment is a moat that engine displacement and ABS cannot cross alone. The Mavrick 440 is the right choice for a buyer who evaluates motorcycles on technical merit and values Hero's service network. For a buyer who wants the community, resale security, and aspiration that come with an RE badge, the Meteor 350 remains the stronger lifestyle choice despite being the weaker machine.