Mahindra Mojo Long Term Review – Final Report

The Mojo handles pretty well for a for a cruiser with good mid-corner stability

One surprising facet about the Mahindra Mojo is the way it handles. It is, of course, heavy at 182 kgs, but the weight is fairly easy to throw around; especially around corners. Even though the footpegs scraping at low lean angles mean that the bike is not designed to corner hard, the Mahindra Mojo still does a good job. Coupled with a torque filled engine and tall gearing, the stable chassis makes for a fun ride around ghats and twisties. The suspension is a bit towards the softer side and the overall ride quality is also soft. The front USD forks do well in absorbing potholes. The gear shifts are butter smooth and clutchless shifting doesn’t feel too bad either.

Returning to the long-term aspect, maintenance and service haven’t been the most impressive. The service network is decent but the quality is still lacking. Two days was the standard service time for our Mahindra Mojo…. wait, what? Our Mojo had to be serviced twice in our term of testing with just the regular maintenance and no major part replacements. The motorcycle felt barely different after servicing than it was before. It’s up to you to call it good quality or lack of service. The chain wasn’t cleaned properly and been only sprayed on with what one can only describe as a mixture of muck and grease. The biggest surprise was the brakes which had started squeaking within just a week of the last service. The squeaks on the rear brake were really loud and the front disc had totally lost braking power. This was within 6500 kms of not just testing but also the Mojo’s overall mileage!

The Mahindra Mojo however, is a tough motorcycle. Even after lack of service, it returned consistent mileage figures. There were never any unwanted noises or vibrations from any panels whatsoever. The suspension worked flawlessly on the worst of roads while the tyres held up to their end of the deal too. The Pirelli Diablo Rosso tyres are first of a kind on any Indian motorcycle and provided with excellent grip on the roads. The wet grip at first felt insufficient but with a few kilometers, with a little heat generated in them, the tyres again felt really good.

In our long term highly versatile test, the Mahindra Mojo was put against a few bikes in its segment. Although it wasn’t always a winner, it did manage to shame its competition in a few areas. In all the 6000 kms of testing, there was never a moment where the Mojo didn’t feel its money’s worth. And just like we crib about most Indian bikes, ABS should have been offered at least on the newer models of the Mahindra. However, it is needless to say that the Mojo is a very unique bike which is a tad late to the quarter-liter party in India. It’s 2017 and newer bikes by different brands are fast adapting to the trend. The important question is, can Mahindra do what it takes to keep its Mojo in contention for the ever increasing demand for power and engine specs.

Mahindra Mojo Cost Of Service

* Service cost – Rs. 550/-
* Engine oil – Rs. 1053/- (Castrol POWER 1 10W50)
* Oil Filter – Rs. 92/-
* Coolant – Rs. 169/-
* Miscellaneous – Rs. 481/-

What’s Cool

* Build quality is pretty solid
* Large and unique looking headlight assembly with powerful headlamps
* The twin exhaust mufflers have a good finish and have a bass-filled exhaust note
* Grippy Pirelli Diablo Rosso tyres come as standard on the bike
* Impressive dynamics for a heavy (segment-wise) sports-cruiser
* Engine and gearbox feel super-refined; low NVH levels

What’s Not So Cool

* Questionable service quality offered by authorised service centers
* Brakes faded away too early
* Tiny pillion seat offers virtually no comfort
* Disproportionate looking front and rear
* Footpegs and side-stand scrape even on low lean angles
* Lack of provision to mount any kind of luggage

Further Reading –

Mahindra Mojo Long Term Video Review
Mahindra Mojo Long Term Review – Initial Report
Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Mahindra Mojo
Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Mahindra Mojo – Video