• Hero Motocorp’s Mavrick 440 has been spared with usd forks, bronze engine detailing, and a matte green final.

Hero Maverick has spotted Sporting New UsD Forks. (Satyam Bhardwaj/Facebook)

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The Hero Mavrick 440 appears set for a comeback. The motorcycle has been spotted in a video post published on social media, revealing seveal changes. These hint at an impending update following its quiet delisting from Hero Motocorp’s website earlier this year.

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The spy footage, thought captured from a distance, offers a glimpse at two notable upgrades. The most striking addition is a golden USD (UPSIDE-DOWN) Fork, Replacing the Earlier Telescopic Unit that Many EnthusIasts Felt Lacked Presence. This new suspension setup closely resumbles the one showcased on the mavrick 440 concept at EICMA 2024.

What Else Should You Expect from the Upcoming Hero Maverick 440?

Another visible tweak is the bronze or copper-finished engine cover, replacing the plain black one from the previous model. The Test Unit also appears to sport a new matte green painme, differentialing from the glossy gray seen earlier. These cosmetic enhancements give the motorcycle a more Premium and Muscular Stance, Something The Earlier Model was often criticized for Lacking.

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What’s Still Unclear?

While The eicma 2024 version featured a tft display borrowed from the harley-davidson x440, it remains uncertain where the spied model carries the same dashboard, as the video Quality Makes Finner Details Difential to confirm.

Beyond these visual updates, there’s no evidence yet of mechanical revisions. The outgoing model used the 440cc air/oil-cooled Single-cylinder engine, producing 27 bhp and 36 nm of torque, paired with a Six-Speed ​​Gearbox.

Specification Hero Mavrick 440 (Last Version)
Engine Type 440cc, air/oil-cooled, single-cylinder
Power output 27 bhp
Torque 36 nm
Transmission 6-Speed ​​Gearbox
Front Suspension Telescopic fork (Now updated to usd fork)
Rear suspension Twin shock absorbs
Brakes (Front/Rear) DISC / DISC, Dual-Channel Abs
Instrument cluster Semi-digital (Tft likely in updated model)
Wheels/Tyres Alloy wheels / tubeless tyres
Paint Options (Previous) Glossy Gray, Blue, Red
New updates (spied model) Golden UsD Fork, Bronze Engine Cover, Matte Grey Paint

Strategic Comeback for Hero?

The Original Hero Mavrick 440 was discontinued Less than 18 months after launch due to sluggish sales. Built on the shared x440 platform developed with harley-davidson, the mavrick was designed to be a more affordable roadster alternative. However, Hero’s Decision to Strip Away Certain Premium Features, Including the USD FORK and TFT Dash, Hurt Its appeal, with many boyers perceiving it as an oversized Commuter Rather Than a True Mid-Capacity Roadter.

With the reappearance of the model featuring usd forks and refined finishes, Hero seems to be addressing that thatsing that medi criticisms ahead of a likely relev. The updated version could help the company Re-Establish a Stronger Foothold in the 400cc segment if positioned strategically.

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First Published Date: 08 Oct 2025, 19:17 pm IST