Tag: pantero

Mahindra has always been known for its sturdy commercial vehicles and SUVs. Of late though, they have been getting aggressive on the two wheeler front. One of their latest launches in the Pantero. Derived from “Panther”, the Pantero is an entry-level motorcycle that is designed for agility and efficiency. Equipped with a 106.7cc 4 stroke MCI-5 engine, this bike can deliver a maximum power of 8.5 PS at 7500 RPM that translates to a torque of 8.5 Nm at 5500 RPM. The closest I can think of is Yamaha Crux which is an 106cc motorcycle too. However in terms of power, the Crux only delivered around 7.6PS which puts the Pantero in a better position. Speaking of other specs, the Pantero measures 2000mm x 1265mm x 735mm, weighs 120kg and offers a decent ground clearance of 165mm. With a 13.7 liter capacity fuel tank, you can be assured that you wouldn’t be running out of petrol anytime soon. The Pantero is available at a starting price of Rs. 39,650 ex-showroom Delhi.

Fuel Economy Claim From Mahindra

Mileage is a huge concern for bikes in the entry level sub-110cc bikes. The Pantero is no different and as I said earlier, Mahindra claims efficiency to be a huge selling factor for its motorcycle. According to ARAI certified tests publicized by the company, the Pantero can deliver 79.4 kmpl under standard testing conditions. While the real world conditions are likely to pull this figure down to more practical levels, the official claim puts the Pantero in the middle of the pie – if you read our note on the top 100cc bikes in India, you will notice that the official claim on most 100cc bikes range from 70kmpl to 91kmpl.

Customer Feedback & Test Ride Reports

Now let us take a look at what some of the third party test rides and customer reports have got to say. Let us begin with what the folks at MaxAbout have got to say. In their review, the website commends the powerful engine that can potentially beat a lot of competitors. However, as a rider, you may not feel the power possibly due to the low throttle response. The website also notes that the instrument console is pretty futuristic. The city mileage reported on the website is 60 kmpl while the corresponding number on highways is close to 79 kmpl.

ZigWheels in their report do not have too many things to say about the bike although they note that the Pantero is priced very competitively for the commuter segment. They report a fuel economy of 68.25 kmpl. The review has not specified if this was tested on city road conditions or on the highways.

On city roads, you should ideally be expecting a lot less FE. According to the report on TopGear, the Pantero is not too good on the city roads in terms of fuel consumption. Their test ride revealed a figure of 48.9 kmpl which is well below the manufacturer claim of 79.4 kmpl. However, the writer does note that performance-wise, the Pantero is pretty refined with great suspension and very little vibration at high speeds on the highway.

The report on ProdEase does not comprehensively cover the performance of the Pantero. However, on the mileage front, the website notes that the motorcycle should be able to deliver between 65-70 kmpl although I am not sure if this was independently tested by the reviewer.

Most commuter segment bikes on MouthShut receive a 4/5 rating for fuel consumption. However, Pantero seems to be a rare exception. Users have rated it 3/5 which is not a good sign. There are just 8 reviews though and not too many mileage reports. One user reports 49 kmpl on city roads and 57 kmpl on the highways, which is similar to what TopGear has posted but which is again not anywhere close to what the manufacturers claim.

So there you have it. The mileage is not exceptional on the Pantero. I really do not know if there is any one aspect that should make you pick the Pantero over its competitors. In any case, if there is a reason, go for it. It’s not too bad either.