Before you judge the Mojo by the pictures, try to check it out in person. This is that one bike which you absolutely need to swing a leg over before you judge it. I had the opportunity to take this bike for a test ride. Here's what I think about it-
Styling
Like I said, you need to see it in person. It actually looks good, especially in red and white. The humongous headlight assembly might look a bit out of proportion, but overall it is cool. The bike has two exhaust pipes, which gives it that big bike look, even though its a single. The tail end is the best part. It comes in three different colours- black,red and white. In my opinion the red is the best because it has a black frame while the other two have golden coloured frames.
Ergonomics
This is one of the aspects where the Mojo excels. The handle bar is wide and high. The seat is low enough for any rider height. Hence, the riding position is upright and very comfortable. The footpegs too are in line with the riders knees, giving the rider a natural seating position. The suspension is soft and has lots of travel, the Mojo glides over bad roads. This bike comes with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres which are rated as one of the best street tyres. This bike like all other Mahindra vehicles was made to be rugged. But the bike becomes heavy because of the use of heavy metal parts. The tank has a massive 21 litre capacity, which adds to the weight- 182kgs wet. But this also means the bike will be planted at high speeds. All these features a make this a really good touring bike(apart from wind protection).
Performance
The Mojo's engine was developed with the help of Engines Engineering, which is a company that makes moto3 engines. The 295cc engine makes 26.82 hp at 8000rpm and 30nm of torque at 5500rpm. You might think that 26hp for a 300cc bike is less, but it has crazy amount of torque which will keep you happy in any gear. The strong mid range and tall gearing means you dont need to change gears very often. And while you are at it, this motor will keep your ears happy too. The twin exhausts sound good. This liquid cooled, fuel injected motor is economic too.
Verdict
If you are looking for a relaxed bike with good power, this bike is worth a shot.
