Thread: Mahindra Mojo and Stallio - launch coverage on xBhp

Finally the short review and the excerpts from the casual chat with Mr. Viren Popli is here

Firstly thanks to Mr. Viren Popli for spring so much time for us and answering all the questions and make us the lucky few to sit and get a first hand feel. The bike was not complete and hence couldn't be started but we were the only lucky people to photograph the working headlamp,taillamp and instrument console.

On Styling
The styling of the bike cannot be categorized under one specific category, closest it can be termed as a lean power cruiser. One look at the bike and you know that this is the styling which will be accepted by developed market where styling has gone a full circle, but how an Indian customer will react to it only time will tell.

The Mahindra people are calling it a modern classic and Mr. Popli added that the seating and riding characteristic will be similar to a cruiser but why the bike ad projects it as a track bike is still a mystery for me.

The seat is very comfy but the handlebar is pretty wide and the riding stance is akin to KTM Duke 690 and it will need getting used to

How the name of the bike was coined?
Mr. Anand Mahindra is a big fan of the Blues and loved the song, ‘I got my Mojo working’. Mojo meant Voodoo or magical powers and has connection with voodoo amulet which supposedly brings good luck charm in one’s life and hence the name of the bike

Bike has a lot of first time for the Indian market like
USD Forks*
DOHC
RVM mounted LED turn indicators
LED pilot lamps
Twin exhaust (Honestly I don't see the usage except for the extra weight)
Tank mounted ignition & handle lock
Electrical speedo sensor giving way for extra speedo cable

On quality of parts and fit and finish
Fit and finish and the quality of cycle parts used are extermely good and since most of the key parts like EFI(Ducati Energia), USD forks(Paioli - Italy), Disc brake (J Jain - Spain), Tyres (Pirelli) and others will be imported so the quality in the final production will remain same. Most probably the bike will come in CKD format

The suspension of the bike was clearly very soft and most probably the final production bike will have a stiffer setup than this one.

Other important information
Test rides will be given only to the prospective customers for a nominal booking amount which is yet to be finalized

Mahindra guys are calling it the new Fastest Indian and on questioning Mr. Popli he said that the top speed will be over 150km/hr

Bike will be available at Metros and other Tier I cities to start with and currently work is going on in building the service backup for same. No clear date of product being available to customer was given but booking/sale should start around Jan ’11. The first bike will be auctioned and the money received will be given to a NGO.

Bikes will be available as per bookings and will not be readily available .
This is my guess - For example one consignment after 50bookings and so on.

Final production bike will have metal tank and Pirelli tyres are the standard fitment on the bike

Some photo details
Radiator Cap




Foldable front end of gear lever i.e in case of a fall the front part will fold and won't break or bend




Electrical speedo sensor giving way for extra speedo cable

Finally, the wait is over.

MG has posted the pics. Can't wait to see the details and more interesting pics.

The bike is looking like a big one... may be there will be more takes for this...

Vow.. MG..! you rock.. waiting for more pix, details....!!!!!
this is the only place which will make me believe the 'actual' facts.! Thanks

Its looking better here, Is it your photography MG or is it the Bike?

Originally Posted by rakesh_zmr

The bike is looking like a big one... may be there will be more takes for this...

It not big, Aamir khan is small...

Mojo definition, meaning & use:

Dictionary: mo·jo (mō'jō') n., pl., -jos, or -joes.
1.A magic charm or spell.
2.An amulet, often a small flannel bag containing one or more magic items, worn by adherents of hoodoo or voodoo.
3.Personal magnetism; charm.

Slang Dictionary: mojo
1. n. magic or spells. (Assumed to originate with African slaves. Very old.) The old lady was said to possess powerful "mojo" which the others feared her for.
2. n. power; charisma. She seemed to radiate a penetrating mojo that made her easy to deal with.
3. n. sex appeal; sex drive. Man, does he have mojo to spare!
4. n. heroin; morphine; cannabis. (Drugs. See also on the mojo.) Why don't you try to kick the mojo?
5. n. a narcotics addict. (Drugs.) These mojos will rob you blind if you don't keep an eye on them.

Source: mojo: Definition from Answers.com

Finally after 22 hours of the launch of the bike MG has posted the pics. How was the exhaust sound of the bike?? Was it having any roar in it??

Fantab pics man! As always... Happy that the pics didnt end up in your darkhole!

Fianlly some good photos of the show. Actually the bike looks better . Waiting for more updates and interesting news if any, which were missed out earlier

Get up close and personal with Mojo. Exclusive detailed pictures only on xBhp.

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