5 Reasons Why The Hero Mavrick 440 Makes For A Great First Bike

Hero’s flagship motorcycle , the Mavrick 440, turned out to be a very likeable bike when we first rode it earlier this year. It not only impressed the experienced riders, but more importantly, it came across as a very friendly bike for younger riders too. So much so, that we think it can actually be a great choice as one’s first bike. Why do we think so? Well, here are five reasons why the Hero Mavrick 440 can be a great choice for one’s first 400cc motorcycle.  

1. Agile and Nimble: 

The most important thing for a bike that’s supposed to be the first one has to be accessibility. A bike that’s easy to get on and ride around will instantly appeal to a young rider . And in that way, the Hero Mavrick 440 is a fantastic  motorcycle to begin one’s riding journey with. The 803mm seat height is very accessible and that combined with the bike’s ergonomic profile makes it very easy for even shorter riders to put both feet on the ground. 

The 187kg kerb weight might sound on the higher side on paper but the Mavrick actually feels very light. Riding at crawling speeds too is super easy since the bike feels  light and super agile.. Even if you have to move the bike around in tight parking lots, it feels reasonably light and even slimmer riders won’t find it to be a workout. All of this accessibility doesn’t come at the cost of practicality though and the Mavrick 440’s 175mm ground clearance is not only more than enough for our roads but is also one of the highest in the segment.   

2. Versatile 440cc Torqx Engine 

Middleweight modern roadsters need to have a versatile engine. It needs to be friendly enough to be encouraging but also have that sense of fun that’ll keep the rider entertained for at least a couple of years. And that is something the Mavrick 440’s TorqX engine does rather well. It makes a solid 36Nm at just 4000rpm, meaning there’s torque right off the bat. This makes riding rather effortless since you can slot the bike in almost any gear you want and there will be enough torque for the bike to pull away nicely. The power delivery is linear, something that will definitely put beginners at ease. 

That said, the bike can be quick when you want it to. All that torque means you don’t need to rev it out or ride it very hard to enjoy the sense of speed - again something that’s good for beginners. Those who like riding spiritedly will love how much grunt this TorqX engine has and because it’s so linear, you’ll end up filtering through traffic quite rapidly before you even realise it. As for the highway rides, the Mavrick 440 can hold speeds upto 110kmph in 6th gear effortlessly. And even if you need to make a quick overtake then, all you need to do is downshift and the engine takes care of the rest. So even highway cruising is taken care of. In sum, Mavrick 440’s engine handles everything you throw at it effortlessly with no signs of engine stress while being very smooth, something beginner riders will really enjoy. 

3. Comfortable Ride Quality

But there’s only so many times that new  riders will really ride at fast speeds out on the highway. The real deal lies in the city commutes. While we’ve already established that the engine is city-friendly, is the Mavrick 440 comfortable enough to handle city duties? The answer to that is a resounding yes! Its suspension tuning is spot on and it doesn’t matter  how hard you hit road imperfections, the Mavrick’s suspension absorbs it all. Add to that the soft and comfortable seat and you’ve a fantastic commute-friendly motorcycle  in your hands. 

Whether riding solo or with a pillion, the Mavrick 440 has a lot of space and is supremely comfortable. And that does make the job of convincing your parents to make the Mavrick 440 your first bike that much easier! 

4. Advanced Tech Features

With your first bike, it’s only fair that you’d want to show off some of its features to your friends, all of whom are there with their first bikes. And that’s another department where the Mavrick 440 won’t let you down. The console is fully digital and the reverse LCD unit packs Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to pair your phone with it to enable a host of other functions. 

Turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts, phone battery display, low fuel alert, distance-to-empty information and even a clock, it packs almost everything that you will ever need. Additionally, going for the top-tier model offers e-sim-based connectivity and with that you unlock 35 new features! Beyond these, the vehicle boasts all-around LED lighting, with the headlight automatically activating in low-light conditions and deactivating in bright sunlight. So if your friends have gathered around with their first bikes, there’s a high chance that your Mavrick 440 would be the most feature-packed one. 

5. Unmatched  value for money

But hey, nothing convinces Indian parents as much as a good price tag. In a country where ‘value for money’ is so important, the Mavrick 440 provides fantastic value for your money. With its prices beginning from Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) presents incredible value for a 440cc bike. Couple that with Hero MotoCorp’s reliable and affordable servicing and that means even maintaining the Mavrick 440 will be an easy task. 

To sum things up  the Mavrick 440 is an agile, easy to handle, fun to ride, comfortable, feature-loaded and value for money proposition. It hence ticks all the boxes one would want from their first ever bike. If a neo-retro roadster is what you are looking for, the Mavrick 440 can make for a great first bike.