Hero MotoCorp's Mavrick 440, built on the same platform as the Harley-Davidson X 440, has been launched in our market. Priced between Rs 1.99 lakh and Rs 2.24 lakh (ex-showroom), the Mavrick 440 is the brand's first middleweight bike for the Indian market. While it rivals the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Honda CB350, and the Jawa 350, we compare the Hero Mavrick 440 with its platform sibling, the Harley-Davidson X440, to see what distinguishes the two.
Hero Mavrick 440 vs Harley-Davidson X 440: Engine
Powering Hero's new Mavrick 440 is a 440cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine, which is mated to a six-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. While both the Hero Mavrick 440 and the Harley-Davidson X 440 use the same powertrain and are equally powerful (27bhp at 6,000rpm), the former produces 36Nm of peak torque at 4,000rpm, which is 2Nm lower than that of the latter (38Nm at 4,000rpm). However, the Mavrick 440 tips the scales at 187kgs (kerb), which is 3.5kgs less than the X 440.
Hero Mavrick 440 vs Harley-Davidson X 440: Hardware
Both bikes feature the same trellis frame; however, they have different suspension setups. The Mavrick 440 uses a 43mm telescopic fork at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear, while the Harley-Davidson X 440 gets an upside-down fork at the front and a twin shock setup at the rear.
Another difference between the two is the tyre size. The Mavrick 440 comes with 17-inch wheels (spoked or alloy) wrapped in 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyres, unlike the X 440's 100/90-18 and 140/70-17 setup. The braking hardware of both motorcycles, however, remains the same – a 320mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear.
Hero Mavrick 440 vs Harley-Davidson X 440: Dimensions
The wheelbase, ground clearance, and seat height of the Mavrick 440 stand at 1,388mm, 175mm, and 803mm, respectively. Its Harley counterpart, on the other hand, has a wheelbase of 1,418mm, a ground clearance of 170mm, and a seat height of 805mm. Both bikes feature a 13.5-litre fuel tank.
Hero Mavrick 440 vs Harley-Davidson X 440: Styling
This is where the differences between the two are more pronounced. The Hero Mavrick 440 is a roadster with a muscular design, a robust fuel tank with integrated tank extensions, a round LED headlamp with an H-shaped daytime running light, small-sized indicators, a single-piece seat, and a slim rear end.
In comparison, the Harley-Davidson X 440, built at Hero MotoCorp’s manufacturing facility in Rajasthan, draws styling cues from the American brand's XR 1200. The X 440 has a chunky front end, featuring a circular LED headlamp with a light bar running across the centre, indicators with Harley logos, and a big fuel tank. Other bits include a long, single-piece saddle, and meaty grab rails.
Hero Mavrick 440 vs Harley-Davidson X 440: Riding Ergonomics
In terms of riding ergonomics, the Hero Mavrick 440 offers an upright riding stance, courtesy of an 803mm seat, neutral-set foot pegs, optimised grab rails, and wide handlebars. The Harley-Davidson X 440, on the other hand, gets mid-set foot pegs, wide and flat handlebars, and an 805mm saddle, all of which allow for a comfortable and sportier riding position.
Hero Mavrick 440 vs Harley-Davidson X 440: Features
Features-wise, the Mavrick 440 offers an LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and call and message alerts. The left side of the display is circular and offers information regarding speed, revolutions per minute, gear position, and indicator lights, while the right side of the display is rectangular and shows navigation data and notifications. Other bits include full LED lighting, dual-channel ABS, and a USB-C charging port.
The feature list of the Harley-Davidson X 440 remains almost the same as its platform sibling; however, it gets a colour TFT display, unlike the Mavrick's LCD unit.
Hero Mavrick 440 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Price, Variants
The Hero Mavrick 440 is available in three variants – base, mid, and top, which are priced at Rs 1.99 lakh, Rs 2.14 lakh, and Rs 2.24 lakh, respectively. The entry-level variant with spoked wheels comes in Arctic White colour, while the mid variant with alloys can be had in two dual-tone colour schemes – Fearless Red and Celestial Blue. Phantom Black and Enigma Black are the available paint schemes for the top variant with diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Hero's top-spec Mavrick 440 is Rs 16,000 more affordable than the Harley-Davidson Denim variant (Rs 2.40 lakh). The latter's mid-spec Vivid and top-spec S are priced at Rs 2.60 lakh and Rs 2.80 lakh, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom.
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