Friday, April 5, 2013

Mahindra Centuro, Pantero bikes launched

SG Global has introduced two new models of Mahindra motorcycles in the Nepali market.

The subsidiary of Shanker Group unveiled Mahindra Centuro and Pantero amid a function in the capital on Wednesday. SG Global was so far selling Mahindra scooters in the Nepali market.

“The new 110cc motorcycles are different from other motorcycles in their class and have a host of category innovation,” Sandeep Singh, senior general manager-exports of Mahindra Two Wheelers, said.

Both Pantero and Centuro sport an intelligent Micro Chip ignited-5 Curve (MCi-5) engine which smartly adjusts itself to the rider´s need for great pick-up or good mileage on the go.

“With the launch of intelligent and innovative bikes, we are confident that the Nepali customer will be delighted to ride such bikes,” Shahil Agrawal, managing director of SG Global, said at the launching ceremony.

According to the company, Pantero is targeted at young first time buyers who want a great riding experience. “The bike is the most maneuverable bike in its class; it is capable of handling bad roads and traffic with ease,” said Singh.

Pantero has features like LED pilot and tail lamps for added safety, digital dashboard, and choke on handle bar making it easier for the customers. The digital dashboard has speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, clock and an in-built capability to indicate the distance traveled in one trip. The bike with 13.7 liter fuel tank delivers maximum power of 8.5 Bhp at 7500 rpm and a mileage of 79.5 km per liter as per the test conducted by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).

Pantero is available in four different colors: Fiery Red, Sterling Silver, Blazing Black and Cool Black. Pantero with digital dashboard costs Rs 149,900, while the one with analog dashboard is available at Rs 146,900.

“Centuro sports a host of patented category innovations like central locking anti theft system with engine immobilizer, a remote 96-bit encrypted flip key and digital dashboard with service due indicator and distance-to-empty fuel calculator,” said Singh.

According to the company, the flip key has been designed in such a way that it is impossible to start the bike with a duplicate key. “If somebody tries to use duplicate key, the alarm rings,” a statement issued by SG Global said.

The bike has ´Find Me Lamps´ feature that helps the owner to easily find the bike when located in crowded area. The bike delivers a maximum power of 8.5 Bhp at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 8.5 Nm at 5500 rpm.

The company has claimed that the bike has best in class ground clearance of 173 mm with a seat height of 800 mm and a maintenance free battery.

According to the company, Pantero will be available in the market from Thursday while Centuro will be available after some time. The company is yet to fix the price of Centuro.

source: republica,3 april 2013

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