Review of Mahindra Centuro

The Centuro feels very smooth at low revs, torque delivery is seamless and it goes like you expect a 100cc segment bike to. The Pantero used to get loud and harsh above 6-6500rom, but the Centuro stays quiet and composed until about 8,000rpm before any signs of harshness manifest. We spent an extended period cornering on the mountain roads staying above 5,000rpm. And even at these sustained revs, the engine stays composed, performance is definitely within the segment’s expected levels and there are no signs of mechanical distress or fatigue. The gearbox similarly is slick enough and keeps up though I have my usual reservations about the all-up shift pattern.