Exclusive! Mahindra Two Wheeler’s secret new 150cc motorcycle in the making
After the just-launched Mahindra Mojo, the Indian automobile major is now developing a new 150cc motorcycle which will compete against the likes of the Honda Unicorn 160R and Bajaj Pulsar 150.
The Mahindra Mojo has received a fairly decent response in the Indian motorcycle market. Riding on the positive feedback, Mahindra Two Wheeler is now looking at launching a brand new motorcycle, positioned between the Mahindra Centuro and the flagship Mojo.
Sources close to Mahindra Two Wheeler have revealed that the company is developing a new 150cc motorcycle which will take on the segment’s best offerings like the Honda Unicorn 160R and the unbeatable Bajaj Pulsar 150. The new Mahindra 150cc motorcycle is in advanced stages of development and is expected to be launched later in 2016. We won’t be surprised it is unveiled during the festive season of Diwali 2016.
The 150cc motorcycle segment is one of the most sought after segments in India and is rapidly increasing in size. The light and compact 150cc models have the right mix of power and efficiency, which makes it such a popular commuter choice.
And in the recent times, Bajaj with its Avenger 150 cruiser and AS150 adventure sports models has proved that buyers of 150cc motorcycles in India are flexible, and willing to accept different kind of motorcycles. Unlike the smaller 100-110cc commuter motorcycles, where mileage or fuel efficiency and low cost of maintenance overshadows most other aspects of the motorcycle, our source claim that the new 150cc motorcycle will adopt a bolder and more aggressive outlook.
Style-wise, the new 150cc offering will adopt certain design cues that we’ve already seen in previous Mahindra two Wheeler offerings like the Centuro and the Mojo. We won’t be surprised to see Mahindra’s now-signature yellow twin circular trellis-frame-like structure make an appearance on this new motorcycle.
According to our source the new Mahindra 150cc motorcycle, like most other Mahindra models, will be rich in features and would also include a few segment firsts. We can also expect Mahindra to christen the new bike with a name ending with “O”, just like all its other models such as Mojo, Centuro, Gusto, Pantero, and even its SUVs like the Scorpio and Bolero.
Other details are still sketchy as of now, but the Mahindra 150cc motorcycle could produce around 14PS and 12Nm, with claimed mileage over 60kmpl. And keeping the competition in the radar, the new Mahindra 150cc motorcycle should be priced at Rs 72,000 approximately.
We surely hope Mahindra showcases a close to production prototype of the new 150cc motorcycle at the 2016 Auto Expo, so all Mahindra Two Wheeler aficionados can get a glimpse of what’s to come from India’s youngest two-wheeler manufacturer.
Courtesy : Zigwheels