Harley-Davidson has reintroduced the Breakout 117 at a price of Rs 30.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hero MotoCorp has launched the 2024 Harley-Davidson range in India. A total of 10 bikes will be available in India priced between Rs 13.39 lakh and Rs 41.79 lakh (ex-showroom).

On the lower end of the price spectrum are models like the Nightster, Nightster Special and Sportster S. These are priced at Rs 13.39 lakh, Rs 14.09 lakh and Rs 16.49 lakh, respectively.

Harley-Davidson offers four models in the Rs 20-30 lakh price bracket. These include the Fat Bob 114, Pan America Special, Fat Boy 114 and Heritage 114.

Besides these, the recently updated Street Glide and Road Glide models have been introduced priced at Rs 38.79 lakh and Rs 41.79 lakh, respectively. Both models get the updated version of the Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin engine with a new cooling system, revised intake and exhaust ports and tweaked suspension.

The Breakout 117 has been reintroduced in the Indian market at a price of Rs 30.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler will share its underpinnings with the Harley-Davidson X440.

Hero MotoCorp has filed a trademark for the Mavrick 440 Scrambler nametag, hinting at the next model based on the Mavrick 440.

According to the government’s patents and trademarks website, Hero MotoCorp filed the trademark in March 2024. Its current status shows “Marked for Exam”, which means it is yet to be approved.

The Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler will share its underpinnings with the Harley-Davidson X440. Unlike the standard model, which is a roadster, the Scrambler will feature a more off-road biased design. It could get a wide handlebar, raised suspension with a bigger front wheel and dual-purpose tyres

The Scrambler version is likely to use the same 440cc single-cylinder engine as the standard Mavrick 440. This engine produces 27 BHP and 36 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via an assist and slipper clutch.

The Mavrick 440 is a naked street bike which shares its underpinnings with the Harley-Davidson X440.

Hero MotoCorp has commenced deliveries of the Mavrick 440, two months after it was officially launched in the Indian market.

The Mavrick 440 is a naked street bike which shares its underpinnings with the Harley-Davidson X440. It is available in three variants, with prices starting at Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Mavrick 440 features a circular LED headlamp with an H-shaped LED DRL, bar-end mirrors and a single-piece seat with a short tail section. The bike is equipped with a digital instrument cluster offering Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call and message alerts and a USB-C charging port.

The Mavrick 440 is powered by a 440cc single-cylinder engine that produces 27 BHP and 36 Nm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via an assist and slipper clutch.

The new model will cater to the needs of B2B and B2C customers and is expected to rival the Kinetic E-Luna.

Hero MotoCorp has filed a design patent for a new electric scooter. The new model will cater to the needs of B2B and B2C customers and is expected to rival the Kinetic E-Luna.

The new Hero e-scooter has a simple, utilitarian design. It has a trapezoidal frame with a flat seat and is equipped with luggage carriers at the front and rear.

The e-scooter has a telescopic fork at the front and is likely to be fitted with dual shock absorbers at the rear. It rides on alloy wheels and is equipped with a front disc brake.

Recently, Hero MotoCorp filed another patent for a new family e-scooter. It is likely to be based on the same platform as the Vida V1 but could be offered at a lower price point.

The Pleasure Xtec Sports is positioned between the 'Xtec Connected' and 'Xtec' trims.

Hero MotoCorp has launched a new variant of the Pleasure Plus called the 'Xtec Sports'. It is positioned between the 'Xtec Connected' and 'Xtec' trims and is priced at Rs 79,738 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Pleasure Plus Xtec Sports comes in a striking colour scheme of Abrax Orange Blue and a #18 graphic on the side panels. It has body-coloured mirrors, a grab rail and 10-inch black alloy wheels with orange pinstripes. The scooter is equipped with a semi-digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity and an LED headlamp.

Powering the Xtec Sports variant is the same 110.9cc single-cylinder engine. It produces 8 BHP and 8.7 Nm and is paired with a CVT.

The Pleasure Plus features a bottom link front suspension and a single shock absorber at the rear. The brake setup consists of drums at both ends supported by a combined braking system.

The new model could be based on the same platform as the Vida V1

Hero MotoCorp has filed a design patent for a new electric scooter. The images reveal a more conventional-looking e-scooter.

The new model could be based on the same platform as the Vida V1. It has a large front apron with a V-shaped headlamp and a flat seat.

The new e-scooter appears to be designed with the cost-conscious buyer in mind. It has a more basic suspension setup with a leading link at the front and a conventional shock absorber at the rear.

While technical details of the new model are still unclear, reports suggest that it might use the same electric motor as the Vida V1. It could be powered by a fixed battery pack instead of the removable type offered in the Vida V1.

The Vida V1 Plus rivals the Ather 450S, Bajaj Chetak Urbane and Ola S1 Air.

Hero MotoCorp has relaunched the Vida V1 Plus. The electric scooter is positioned below the V1 Pro and is priced at Rs 1.15 lakh (ex-showroom). This price includes the FAME II subsidy and a portable charger.

The Hero Vida V1 was launched in December 2022. The e-scooter was initially offered in two variants - Plus and Pro, before the entry-level variant was discontinued.

The Vida V1 Plus and V1 Pro use the same 3.9 kW electric motor that has a peak output of 6 kW. While the V1 Pro has a 3.94 kWh battery pack, the V1 Plus comes with a 3.44 kWh battery, offering 100 km of range.

The Vida V1 Plus rivals the Ather 450S, Bajaj Chetak Urbane and Ola S1 Air.

Source: Zigwheels

While the Hero Mavrick 440 isn't the most powerful bike in the segment, it will not be insufficient for the majority of users. The engine is capable enough for the bike to be a daily ride for city use, as well as for weekend rides.

Riding the Hero Mavrick 440

The Mavrick 440 is powered by a 440cc single cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled engine, that Hero has branded as "TorqX". It produces 27 bhp @ 6,000 rpm and 36 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. This engine also does duty in the Harley-Davidson X440 that was launched a few months back, albeit in a slightly different tune.

Hero claims that 90% of peak torque is available at under 2,000 rpm. This suffices most use cases for a bike in this segment. During our test ride which included open state highways, slightly broken village roads, and even salt plains, the bike felt fairly engaging to ride. It is eager while taking off from a standstill given its ample low-end and even an engaging mid-range for that matter. Unless you're riding in peak city traffic, you can look forward to cruising for long distances with minimal gearshifts. You could continue to ride even from near-standstill scenarios such as nasty speed-breakers, without having to drop down to the 1st gear, just as easily as you can remain on the 3rd or 4th gear while you ride at varying speeds from ~30 km/h to 80 km/h.

The power delivery from the TorqX engine follows a flat torque curve and you can find enough power on tap across speed and the rev range. On several instances on the highway, while riding at ~80 km/h in the 6th gear, the engine seemed quite responsive when looking for a quick overtake, or when accelerating to higher speeds.

While the Mavrick 440 isn't the most powerful bike in the segment, it will not be insufficient for the majority of users. The engine is capable enough for the bike to be a daily ride for city use, as well as for weekend rides. It will not keep up with the big boys from the superbike world, but if you do want to go for cross-country rides, it won't really lag too far behind.

Being a single cylinder, vibrations are inevitable. However, the engine is very refined until you are well past 5,500-6,000 rpm or above ~110 km/h. The engine doesn't feel strained as you ride at legal highway speeds for long distances without disturbance; and while we didn't go anywhere near the top speed given the narrow state highways, the engine seemed like it had enough juice to go much faster.

Accompanying the engine is a 6-speed gearbox, that gets an Assist & Slipper clutch. The clutch is easy to use and gear changes are quite smooth and definitive, both upshifts and downshifts.

Refinement & NVH

Hero has managed the NVH on the Mavrick 440 quite well. Despite being a single cylinder, vibrations don't creep in until you are riding well into triple-digit speeds. The suspension settings and ergonomics along with the engine characteristics come together so well that you can essentially ride at 80-100 km/h all day long, without being worn out.

The engine note has a noticeable bass at the lower end but doesn't really transform into a growl as you rev the engine. The Mavrick 440 gets a very characteristic Hero exhaust note, that will remind you of the several Hero bikes you have ridden throughout your life.

Suspension and Handling

While the Mavrick 440 doesn't get a lot of fancy tech to dazzle you or scare you with a monster torque, what it does spectacularly well is, provide terrific ride comfort. We got to ride the bike for almost a day and a half, and used the time to test the bike on Gujarat's state highways, interior roads and even the salt flats! Ride the bike at highway speeds, putter around the countryside on broken village roads, or ferry a pillion around the city, the Marvrick 440 excels at providing a very comfortable ride.

The front suspension is a 43 mm telescopic fork with 130 mm travel that does not get any adjustable settings, while at the rear is a 7-step adjustable twin shock. The bike felt effortless to manoeuver.

As much as a delight the bike is during majority of riding conditions, there is that noticeable tentativeness in the ride quality once you are at higher speeds. In the few instances where we were able to cross 100 km/h and ride in the 110-120 km/h range (on unmarked / unregulated roads), the bike was bouncing about quite a bit and seemed to be affected by road conditions easily. This isn't very uncharacteristic of bikes from this segment. It can be unsettling if you intend to ride at high speeds on highways for the bulk of your ownership.

Braking

The Mavrick 440 gets a 320 mm disc brake at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear brake. Dual-channel ABS is standard across all variants. Braking is fairly good and confidence-inspiring, especially when riding at highway speeds.

The brakes are provided by ByBre, Brembo's budget brand that has now become almost an industry standard.

Continue reading the discussion on the Hero Mavrick 440 on our forum.

The Mavrick 440 gets ergonomics spot-on. At a seat height of 803mm, most riders would be able to confidently plant their feet on their ground.

Hero Mavrick 440 Pros

• Single-cylinder, 440cc engine has good low-end torque to make city riding comfortable. Fairly responsive mid and top-end keep highway cruising engaging
• Superb ride comfort; gobbles up bad roads without letting the rider, or even pillion feel them
• NVH and refinement are really good. Combined with good ergonomics, you can cruise at 80-100 km/h all day long
• Features such as standard dual-channel ABS, Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation etc. are standard on all variants. Top variant gets e-sim connectivity
• Hero's sales and service network is unparalleled, even in tier 2 and 3 towns
• Well priced for what it offers. Undercuts most competitors

Hero Mavrick 440 Cons

• Very basic instrumentation cluster in terms of look, feel and functionality
• Missing features such as riding modes, traction control, upside-down suspension fork, etc.
• Built to a cost. Cost-cutting is evident in a couple of areas
• Ride gets unsettled at higher speeds
• To many people, the Hero brand doesn't have the badge cachet of Royal Enfield, Honda or Harley-Davidson
• Long-term reliability of the new engine is unknown

Read Team-BHP's detailed 2024 Hero Mavrick 440 Review.

The Mavrick 440 shares its underpinnings with the Harley-Davidson X440.

Hero MotoCorp has launched the Mavrick 440 in India. The bike is available in three variants – Base, Mid and Top, with prices starting at Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Mavrick 440 was unveiled at Hero World 2024. It is a naked street bike which shares its underpinnings with the Harley-Davidson X440. 

The Mavrick 440 features a circular LED headlamp with an H-shaped LED DRL, bar-end mirrors and a single-piece seat with a short tail section. The bike is equipped with a digital instrument cluster offering Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call and message alerts and a USB-C charging port.

The Mavrick 440 is powered by the same 440cc single-cylinder engine as the Harley-Davidson X440. This engine produces 27 BHP and 36 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via an assist and slipper clutch.

Bookings for the Mavrick 440 are now open and deliveries will commence in April 2024. Customers who pre-book the bike before March 15 will get a customized ‘Mavrick Kit’ of accessories and merchandise worth Rs 10,000.

Hero Mavrick 440 ex-showroom prices:

• Base - Rs 1.99 lakh
• Mid - Rs 2.14 lakh
• Top - Rs 2.24 lakh