With the new Mahindra Mojo UT300, Mahindra has improved the affordability of its potent touring range. Royal Enfield has launched an urban-centric cruiser, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X. Let’s see how they perform against each other, spec-wise.
Also Read: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X vs UM Renegade Sports S – spec comparo
Though the Mahindra Mojo UT300 is less expensive than the XT300, it does retain the Mojo’s highway-centric essence. The bike carries the same design language as the normal Mojo, and also gets the same 21-litre fuel tank. However, the bike misses out on certain features like LED DRLs, dual-exhausts, Pirelli tyres and upside down front fork. The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X on the other hand is essentially a more urban-friendly version of the standard Thunderbird. It gets a flatter handlebar for a slightly forward-biased riding stance. The seat is a single piece ‘Gunslinger’ unit with split grab rails at the back. The bike bears an all-black theme with brightly-coloured fuel tank. In a first, it comes with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres.
| Specifications | Mahindra Mojo UT300 | Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X |
| Engine | 294.72 cc single cylinder DOHC mill with liquid cooling and carburettor | 346 cc single cylinder twinspark engine with air cooling and carburettor |
| Maximum Power | 23.1 PS at 7,500 rpm | 19.8 bhp at 5,250 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 25.2 Nm at 5,500 rpm | 28 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with fork brace | 41 mm Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Offset gas-charged monoshock | Twin gas-charged shock absorbers |
| Front Brake | 320 mm petal disc without ABS | 280 mm disc, no ABS |
| Rear Brake | 240 mm disc without ABS | 240 mm disc, no ABS |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 – 17 MRF Nylogrip Zapper | 90 / 90 – 19? – 52 P MRF Nylogrip Zapper |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70 – 17 MRF Nylogrip Zapper | 120 / 80 – 18? – 62 P MRF Nylogrip Zapper |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 litres | 20 litres |
| Weight | 163.5 kg (dry) | 195 kg, kerb |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 135 mm |
| Price | INR 1.39 lakhs, ex-showroom, Delhi (till March 2018) | INR 1,56,849, ex-showroom Delhi |
Thanks to liquid cooling, Mahindra Mojo UT300 is superior to the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X in terms of performance, despite sporting a smaller engine. Though the Thunderbird 350X has better torque output, its high kerb weight affects the bike’s deftness. The UT300 will also be capable of a relatively better cruising speed, thanks to the 6-speed transmission.
Both bikes are equally good long-range machines, but lack ABS. The Thunderbird is apt for a Royal Enfield enthusiast who wants something modern but has a flair of a traditional cruiser. The Mojo packs a lot of tech in an affordable package, and undercuts the 350X by around INR 7,000. Royal Enfield on the other hand, has a relatively better service reach in the country than Mahindra.
