Mahindra Gusto review, test ride

Although an earlier brief ride on the Gusto left us disappointed with brake performance, the second scooter we tested provided with good braking - a nice, progressive feel apparent at both levers.

The Gusto is priced at par for its segment, retailing for Rs 43,000-47,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), positioning the latest Mahindra well in the market, ready to meet it rivals. However, although Mahindra Two-Wheelers is clearly moving in the right direction, with a steadily improving product line-up, the Gusto still comes with more than a fair share of rough edges, all of which Mahindra needs to smoothen out, before the Gusto will match its many rivals already plying Indian streets.

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Fuel                       Petrol

Type                      109.6cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke

Power                    8bhp at 7500rpm

Torque                   0.8kgm at 5500rpm

Specific output      73bhp per litre

Power to weight    66.1bhp per tonne

Gearbox                CVT

Length                   1825mm

Width                    697mm

Height                   1188mm

Wheelbase             1275mm

Weight                  121kg

Wheels                  12-inch, pressed steel

Tyres(f-r)               90/ 90 x 12 inches

Suspension

Front                     Telescopic forks

Rear                       Monoshock

Brakes

Front                     130mm drum

Rear                       130mm drum

Tank size               6 litres