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  • #31
    Re: Search for the near perfect tourer

    Originally posted by dev1996 View Post
    Yea currently they dont have any a showroom Operational in a city where they have their R&D center. I have also been told they are working with autologue designs to create a lighter twin pod headlight like triumph street triple. I hope things change
    I hope things change too, but i saw bs4 to bs6 transition right in front of my eyes and i feel that the management treats mojo like a stepchild, and i dont think that those kin of changes are happening anytime soon.
    I like to meditate a lot.. On my BIKE!

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    • #32
      Re: Search for the near perfect tourer

      Originally posted by dev1996 View Post
      So I just took the TD today and I was sold off tbh. Drove it for a good 24-25km on highways and in decent traffic to get some perspective. Here's my findings

      PRO's
      1. Arguably the most refined engine ever made by an indian manufacturer.

      2. The front headlight is still heavy but that actually aids in straight line stability and gives it that distinguished look.

      3. The taller seat height and the riding dynamics makes it commanding and easy to ride.

      4. The rake angle has been revised and now the bike is really flickable and yes the u-turns are easy.

      5. It is a heavy bike and you feel that when you get on it. But when you start riding it, it feels a lot lighter and confidence inspiring.

      6. The linear power delivery is brilliant. Its not really aggresive like dominars or the ktms. But when you really wanna pull you have a considerable torque at your disposal. That makes it so friendly for people like me upgrading from less powerful machines.

      7. The suspension tuning is almost perfect. Its neither too hard nor to soft. Along with with that wide and spacious seat and ride on air/fego float this might be the best touring dynamics currently.

      8.The styling is polarising but to me personally it feels unusually nice. It feels premium and with that massive fuel tank you get a feeling of riding a more premium bike.

      CON's
      1. The paint on the bike felt really dull and faded. Probably because it was a test bike and wasn't maintained or washed/polished well.

      2. Low speed stability is a issue with that massive headlight unit at front. I felt there was some fork issue as the bike tilts towards one side if you aren't firm on the handles. I just felt that coming from very flickable bikes in impulse and xpulse.

      3. The brakes are now from bybre but they still lack that bite or probably it being a test bike they might have been worn out or not maintained well. Expensive pads from ebc might solve it.

      4. The gearbox was clunky and I didn't quite get that feedback while shifting gears.

      5. The clutch wasn't too hard but you feel the need for slipper clutch.

      6. You really want something like the gear position indicator and distance to empty in such a motorcycle.

      7. You do pay a premium price for this compared to competition. 2.53 lakh onroad for top of the line varient.

      If I consider the accessories (engine guard, luggage rack, bash plate, handlebar risers, radiator guards, fork gaiters, led lamps, touring sprocket, windshield and some essential spares to stock), the onroad price jumps to
      2.70-2.75 lakhs on road.
      Thats a pretty interesting proposition as you get close to interceptor's ballpark. Also a lot of cruisers(meteor, h'ness, dominars) might come to 2.50-60 lakhs on-road with most of the accessories i mentioned above.

      With the absence of ASC ,spares scarcity, dwindling sales and paying a premium of 10-20k still worth it?
      I might take another extended testride in pune and try to overcome that dilemma.

      But based on today's experience ,my heart really does incline towards the mojo and I think it would be worth the premium and trouble.
      I'd suggest you get back to the MTWL folks with this feedback. Ask them to rectify the issues/provide you a different bike to ascertain for yourself how the vehicle behaves.

      They are generally responsive to such requests. You already know how an abused bike behaves, courtesy the test ride you've gotten. Hopefully, in a better bike, you will get a fair idea of how a Mojo should actually feel/behave.

      Alternatively if you're getting the same bike with all the issues rectified, it speaks well of the service acumen with MTWL

      And if their unresponsive or if you get the same feeling bike in the same condition, or if it is a different bike with the same problems, you can decide if the Mojo and it's SVC support in Pune is for you or not!

      Do keep us updated on how things move. [emoji3]

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      • #33
        Re: Search for the near perfect tourer

        Originally posted by Al Quazi View Post
        I'd suggest you get back to the MTWL folks with this feedback. Ask them to rectify the issues/provide you a different bike to ascertain for yourself how the vehicle behaves.

        They are generally responsive to such requests. You already know how an abused bike behaves, courtesy the test ride you've gotten. Hopefully, in a better bike, you will get a fair idea of how a Mojo should actually feel/behave.

        Alternatively if you're getting the same bike with all the issues rectified, it speaks well of the service acumen with MTWL

        And if their unresponsive or if you get the same feeling bike in the same condition, or if it is a different bike with the same problems, you can decide if the Mojo and it's SVC support in Pune is for you or not!

        Do keep us updated on how things move. [emoji3]
        Yea I gave the same feedback I wrote here. Lets see now. I would probably wait till mid 2021. In the meanwhile I will tune my impulse to make it more touring friendly

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