Mahindra Gusto long term review: Introduction

When the Gusto first came out, we were seriously impressed - it wasn’t just a good Mahindra, it was a good scooter. It was friendly, comfortable, capable and had quite a few interesting features. Now that we have one in our garage, it’s interesting to see how it will stand the test of time.
To start off, the scooter we have seems to have rather wooden brakes that need a really strong pull. Fortunately the eager engine and plush suspension are the same as the bike we got in the original test. You can sit at the 85kmph top speed without the engine feeling stressed and the ride quality is good enough to absorb whatever bumps come your way. There’s also a huge amount of slack in the throttle that needs to be taken off. Both the brakes are not issues with the bike …