Mahindra Centuro 110cc - Let's innovate

Hmmmm.... The caption looks innovative usually bikes have a single caption and for centuro we have a sequence of caption. Jokes apart, lets look at Centuro with serious thought!!! ;)

Mahindra auto marks its re-entry into the motorcycle segment with two new revolutionary 110cc bikes: Pantero and Centuro. Pantero is like any other normal motorcycles in the market however the Centuro is not like the rest. This is our matter of discussion about a fact called innovation which is always attained by Mahindra in the recent years especially in autos segment.

So what is new in Mahindra Centuro...

1. Muscular golden Rib & Graphic Design: Ufff... Nothing is special in it. First of all Who said Golden Ribs makes it muscular? I should see the Marketing guy who expresses anything that comes in his mind. Agreed that the Golden finish makes it posh look, but muscular looks is a word that need not be used for this motor cycle. Graphics design is ok!!! not the best in the market.
2. Flip Key: India's first flip key. Is it really true??? I dont care whether it is first or second or just 1000th what matters is that whether it is useful and the answer is "YES it is". The best thing a bike can get is its remote and Mahindra understood the need and catered it without anything less. The torch light kind of light is added value. Hats off Mahindra. The Keys not only going to ignite your bike, it also helps to locate your bike and lock your bike (funny... like ur car u can central lock ur bike)
3. Alarm feature - All bikes & bikes equipped with remote has also the alarm feature. However this one is first of its kind from manufacturer directly. 
4. Engine:  MCI5 Engine with nearly 107cc is really a small wonder with 8.5Bhp and 8.5nm as peak output power and peak torque respectively. What is wondering is not the power and torque. it is the MCI5 which makes me say that. Micro Chip ignited 5 curve is the full form of MCI5, since its the micro chip that ignites the chip makes sure how the spark plugs going to behave not compared to Pulsar 200NS this can perform job better and clean than any other 110cc engines. Especially mileage is 70+ even when it is city ride and 80+ in highways (100% very good)
5. Last but not lease the dashboard - Most advanced dashboard makes it feels like you are driving a premium bike, but the driving will make you feel the underpowered or smaller premium feel.

Conclusion:

Mahindra has done a great job with 110cc bike with all innovative features (50% innovative features) however we like the engine to be bigger since the thirst for racing will be more if we have a bike with all sophisticated features. Even when these are priced low these bikes will be below average since the engine is too small. Not sure about the info that Mahindra is looking forward in building out a motor cycle in 150cc segment. For sure if it is release then these innovation matters a lot to the crazy racing lovers :)

My score for Mahindra Centuro - 7/10

Cheers!!!

Hero Maestro - Does the name really mean it?

Hero Motor Corp's new addition - Hero Maestro. The 110cc scooter will all new feature ready to rock the city roads. But does the name Maestro really fit for the bike. Let's review and find out.

1. Design:

The Outlook of the Maestro doesnot disappoints you. Not so big as activa but not as small as scooty. The cosmetics have been well taken care by Hero so you get the blend of both the ends, like trendy colours, stylish lights, rear view mirrors but also bold look and solid body.

So the first step towards Maestro doesn't disappoint us.

2. Engine:

The Engine is smaller when compared to the market conqueror Access but equal in size to Honda series. :) no further comments on this point. However Hero Maestro managed to provide few more extra output power and torque to the bike. Not sure that there will be a huge difference in the pickup. Also the top speed should be lying farther to Activa. Also maestro is expected to deliver a mileage of 50+Kmpl on an average.

Second step also failed to disappoint since the engine more or less replicated our famous and successful Honda scooters.

3. Ground clearance & Wheelbase:

Most important aspect for Indian roads while choosing a scooter. Maestro doesnot beat Access in both ground clearance and wheel base but beats Honda Activa (specifically) which has a low ground clearance. Also wheel size 90/100 ensures that the bike is more stable.

Third step satisfactory.

All in all for a mid-range scooter I would say that Maestro really means that it is "Jack of all trades, but winner of none".

However compared with rivalries from 125cc scooter which are in the same price range Maestro has to be given a serious second thought.

The 125cc scooters provide better power in a lessr price to be chosen. Even when you think you are happy with 100-110cc scooters we have better option with Honda - Activa, Aviator.

Not sure how Maestro going to manage by placing a prodcut between this small gap.

All the best Maestro!!!

Cheers!!!