HERO MOVE

Is the Mavrick 440 a premium Hero offering or a parts-bin Harley? We ride it across the Rann of Kutch to find out.

- KARAN MATHUR

When Harley-Davidson launched the X440 last year, the 300 – 400cc motorcycle segment was at the peak of its popularity in the country. At the first ride event for the bike, I tested the motorcycle at a tight-knit racetrack designed to test the limits of relatively small-capacity motorcycles. The bike managed to impress us with its robust power delivery and agile handling. And now, the Hero Mavrick 440 has managed to do the same, although in a completely different setting – a sprawling expanse of white desert where good grunt and predictive handling can be particularly useful. While it may be different from the Harley, what does it have to offer as a stand-alone product? Well, as I found out, it has a lot of impressive features but with some flaws, which may prove to be a deal breaker for some.

DESIGN & FEATURES