Top 10 features of Mahindra's 110 cc motorcycle 'Centuro'

New Delhi, July 6: The Mahindra group has entered the buzzing 110 cc segment of the Indian auto industry, by launching a 106.7-cc commuter motorbike, Centuro, with an introductory price (for first 10k customers) of Rs 44,000.The Centuro has already created a lot of buzz in the market with its design and features and is likely to give leaders Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj, and Honda some serious competition. The bike has been designed and developed from the ground-up at their R&D facility in Pune, in view of demands and distinctive feedback received from thousands of customers in the segment.Unveiling the new bike, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said the company's success in the two-wheeler territory had proved wrong sceptics who had advised him against venturing into the segment.“The Centuro is a prayaag, a confluence of customer feedback, out-of-the-box thinking and indigenous designing,” he said.At Rs. 45,000, the Centuro is all set to go up against the Hero Passion Pro which starts at Rs. 45,850 for the spoke/kick Variant and the Honda Dream Yuga with starts at Rs. 45,101.Let us take a look at some really interesting features of the bike: 1. Engine Under the tank of the Centuro, there is an indigenously developed, 106.7-cc, MCi-5 (Micro Chip Ignited-5 Curve) single cylinder, air cooled four-stroke motor developing 8.4PS and a four-speed transmission. The bike has a 5-step rear suspension to provide greater riding comfort on Indian roads. It produces 8.5 bhp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 8.5 Nm at 5500 rpm. It has four speed manual transmission and can zoom to 60kmph from rest in 8.9 seconds.2. Anti-theft keyA striking feature of the Mahindra Centuro is a Central Locking Anti Theft System with Engine Immobiliser and multifunctional (car-like) flip key with 96-bit encryption, something that is first not just in the segment but a first for all motorcycles made in India.3. Find-me lampsThe bike key can be used to start follow-me-home lights that stay on for while after the key is removed from the ignition, flashing lights with an alarm that aids locating the motorcycle in crowded parking lots, and a LED torch on the key to help find the ignition slot in case you've parked in a low-lit area.4. fully-lit digital dashboard Te bike sports an advanced, fully-lit digital dashboard which is divided into three parts. The left part hosts the DTE and the fuel gauge. The middle has a big-font digital speedometer with one indicator each for service due and for economy mode. The right toggles between a trip meter, odometer and a clock. It is an unusually comprehensive feature set for an entry-level motorcycle where most bikes offer little more than a speedo, fuel gauge and the idiot lights.5. MileageMahindra claims an ARAI certified fuel-efficiency of 85.4kmpl and the bike comes with a five year warranty.6. Style The Centuro comes with the same wheelbase (1,265 mm) as its sibling whereas ground clearance (173 mm as opposed to the Pantero's 165 mm) is higher. The bike gets a host of styling elements to distinguish itself from the Pantero such as a new headlamp fairing, twin tubes under the fuel tank and new body panels. 7. PerformanceThe Centuro feels very smooth at low revs, giving seamless torque delivery. The Pantero used to get loud above 6-6500rom, but the Centuro is calm until about 8,000rpm. Even at these sustained revs, the engine stays composed giving no signs of mechanical distress or fatigue. 8. BatteryThe bike comes with a maintenance free battery. 9. Ride comfortThe ride and handling of Centuro is pretty impressive. Fitted with grippy MRF Nylogrip Zappers, the bike delivers a fine balance in the ride quality and handling.10. Affordable pricingThe bike is priced at Rs 45,000 (ex-showroom New Delhi). Mahindra Two Wheelers is also offering the first 10,000 Centuros at a price of Rs 44,000 (ex-showroom New Delhi).Mahindra Centuro 110 CC Specifications :Engine: 4 stroke engine, Air cooled Mci-5 engineDisplacement: 106.7 CCPower: 8.5 Bhp @ 7500 rpmTorque: 8.5 Nm at 5500 rpmStart Type : Electric Start & Kick StartGears: 4 speedBattery: Electric Start 12V / 6Ah maintenance free Tough frameCluth : Wet Multi PlateBrake: Front, Rear DrumStroke : 52.4 x 49.5 mmSpeedometer : Digital/ AnalogHead Lamp : 12 v 35w/35w - HalogenTail Lamp : LEDWheels: AlloyTyres: Tubeless tyres with optional Tuff up tubesWeight: 120 KilogramsTank/Fuel Capacity: 12.7 litersDimensions : 2000 mm X 735 mm X 1111 mmOther Features :Remote lock with a flip key.White Twin Pilot Lamp.Colors: MagentaBrown.