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I dropped into the local Jawa showroom to check out the Scrambler. Surprisingly, the Adventure and the Roadster will arrive only on Friday and there is going to be a launch event on that day. Only then will the Scrambler in other colours be brought to the showroom. As of now, the red / silver and green / silver bikes were on display. Test rides will also only begin on Friday. There were a lot of walk-ins for the Scramblers. This showroom is otherwise pretty empty.
After checking out the bike for around 20 to 25 minutes, I came out with mixed impressions. Mahindra has done a good job with the Scrambler but there are rough edges that are difficult to miss. I don't know why all these Johnny Come Latelys with their GoPros are raving about the feel of the bike in the showroom.
Prior to seeing the Scrambler, I hoped that the quality levels that Mahindra had exhibited with the new BSA Goldstar prototypes, would be evident in the new launches. Unfortunately, it isn't.
But despite these rough edges, I am still quite impressed with what Mahindra has pulled off with the bike. Kudos to them for coming out with a unique offering that the competition has shied away from. For Rs 2.77 L on road, I am quite intrigued by the bike and am waiting for the test ride next week.
There is a genuine buzz about the Scrambler in the market today, and I only wish that Mahindra had spent that additional 5% of the time, effort and money, to make this bike look and feel more premium.
Only 2 staid colours on display right now. Where are the yellow and orange versions?
Side profile is nice in person.
The best angle for the bike?
Would look a lot better with these bar end mirrors. Just saying.
Side by side.
Bybre brake at the front.
Unsightly rubber gaiters.
Yikes! Super poor finishing.
Hard buttons on the left.
Right side switchgear.
Fantastic execution.
Leg hits the footpeg on the left side.
And the right side, as well.
Welds could have been neater.
That sticker will fly off when you least expect it.
Rear will be cleaned up by most riders.
Mudguard looks functional but unattractive.
Awful welds under the seat. All the bikes had it IIRC.
On another bike (slightly blurry though).
Hard seat. I would have preferred slightly softer cushioning on it for regular users.
Very nice!
That paint work looks like a roadside mechanic did it.
Exhaust with cat-con.
Engine guard.
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