Mahindra Scooters

The Mahindra Mojo has mostly got positive reviews from the Media fraternity in India. So I am quite excited to have been handed over the keys to this Mahindra bike for three months. On first impression, it might not be pretty but it certainly stands out from the crowd. The dominating front fairing with its twin headlamp unit looks menacing. Above that are LED daytime running lamps which add to its bling factor. Although it is a single cylinder bike, the massive cowls beside the radiator makes the engine look bigger. The look-at-me design is completed by the impressive frame which is finished in gold, twin tail pipes, and the massive Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres.

The Gusto 125 is Mahindra’s answer to the growing flyover problem in cities! Yes, as more and more flyovers are built even in tier 2 and 3 towns, there’s a need for scooters with more power to easily negotiate the climb that comes with it. Well, at least that’s what Mahindra 2 Wheelers believes.  

The Mahindra Gusto was with us for over five months and the fact that I rode it for about 1,000km per month speaks a lot about my love for scooters. They have spoilt me. Primarily, for the ease of riding and also for the quality of this two-wheeler being convenient over motorcycles. No wonder I chose the Gusto over the option of other bikes/cars for my daily use.

Our Mahindra Gusto long-termer has been used for more than 5,000km till date and hasn't given any kind of trouble yet. I have used it in different traffic and road conditions and it is still as good as new. The engine note is the same and the scooter still provides the same ride feel as it did at the beginning. Neither do the panels rattle nor have the brakes lost bite.

While Mahindra & Mahindra’s legacy stretches to over half a century, its two-wheeler business is still quite young. The company just has a handful of models in its portfolio (only one of which is a motorcycle) and their sales performance is nothing to write home about. At such a time, the Mojo represents a giant leap for Mahindra. 

A lot has been said about the unique and best-in-class features of the Mahindra Gusto. Sure, they are good, but what about the engine and gearbox of the scooter? Our long-termer has run for almost about 4,000km now, so I have a fair idea of how the motor of the scooter performs.

Peugeot has unveiled their new EV. It goes by the name e-Streetzone and will make its world debut at the upcoming 2022 Paris Motor Show.

Peugeot has unveiled the facelifted Pulsion 125 for the European market. This maxi-scooter has received aesthetic as well as mechanical upgrades.

Mahindra has decided to stay away from the electric scooter segment. In fact, they don’t plan to do petrol scooters as well.

As part of a year-end deal, Mahindra is offering a free helmet with every Mojo 300. The brand is also running a referral scheme that guarantees a pair of gloves as a reward.

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Besides the revised engine for cleaner emissions, the motorcycle has received four new colour options to differ from the BS4 model.