Mahindra Stallio, The Icebreaker

Many do not know how the product line is really Mahindra. It contains everything from small to big trucks, cars, SUVs, MUVs, pickups, tractors, scooters and so on. And now is plug the gaping hole - motorbikes - from this Stallio. The engine displaces 106.7cc Stallio and will play in the entry level segment with the most popular players Hero Honda Splendor / Passion and delicious Honda Twister.

While we try to drive a motorcycle in the next issue, we were able to run on a motorcycle. Stallone does 7.3PS at 7500rpm, which is below the segment. No wonder that the bike seems to be sufficient, but not particularly enthusiastic. The maximum torque 8 Nm at 5500rpm, has a higher side, though. He drove a motorcycle was the first prototype and we noticed some vibration in the tank and higher revs, and the footrests and handlebars as well. However, Mahindra said that the final production versions are displayed here.

Performance, this is a segment of the bike was heavy 125kg, and the acceleration feels like the par-leg at best. A small round traffic, the work does not require undue effort, and out a bit 'awkward exchange that is a perfectly usable bike. The promise of the economy, and it is very important in this market.

What is instantly sympathetic treatment of Stallio. It is nimble in traffic, stable during transmission, scanning and seems a natural inclination to the corners. Sticky Dunlop rubber bicycle test and impressed. Ride quality is very good too, with Stallio to potholes, undulations and dirt roads are actually very soft feel. We noticed that you do not like repetitive bumps. In general, however, is one of the best packages on that front. However, we found that the foam of the seats a bit soft which makes the bike a bit painful otherwise comfortable ride over long distances.

When Stallio not distant from the other 100cc bikes, however, is a style. It looks a little busy with lots of wrinkles and lines and the cover, however, appears almost flat on the side. Form and equipment levels are class vote if the build quality is a notch or two with very little effort. This is not the best looking bike in the class, but they blend in. That's a good thing or not, sales will tell us soon. Among the design features are two boxes on the front under the tank, built in black plastic. The cubicles are a great idea and only serve to fill the empty space above the engine otherwise. In terms of pure style, but the number of edges of these panels makes the bike look pretty busy.