Mahindra launched a commuter bike, Arro, for the export market in Uganda this year. If reports are to be believed, the company might launch the bike in the Indian market by the start of this festive season.
The Mahindra Arro though positioned as an entry-level commuter bike, it comes equipped with a stylish analog console, flexible blinkers and a durable body coloured metallic front fender. The company says the five-step adjustable rear shock absorbers make the Arro stronger. The bike also gets an aerodynamic 13.7-litre fuel tank with aircraft type fuel filler cap and tubular carrier cum grab rail. Other highlights are the tank pad before an extra-long seat, a bigger round headlamp and a stylish LED tail lamp.
The Arro is powered by the same engine powering the Mahindra Centuro. This means the four-stroke 106.7 cc Micro Chip ignited-5 curve (MCi-5) mill with a maximum power output of 8.5bhp and peak torque of 8.5Nm will power the bike. This motor comes mated to a four-speed gearbox. Though the Centuro gets an electric start option, the Arro does not have the electric start facility.
The Mahindra Arro is a bike especially made for commercial use in Africa and has all the features that will also suit the Indian market. The strong double cradle chassis construction should ensure strength to make it usable in rural areas. The Arro is competitively priced at UGX 29,90,000, (Ex-Kampala) in Uganda. This comes to approximately Rs 69,879 in India, however, we expect the bike to be priced lower than the Centuro. So we can expect the Arro to be priced at around Rs 39,000 to Rs 41,000. It will go up against the Hero HF Dawn, Honda CD 110 Dream and the Bajaj Discover 100.
Source: RushLane
