Very first thing, that I’m not a paid user or reviewer from Mahindra.
I had bought my Duro DZ on 27th January, 2013, from Baroda. And brought it here to SIliguri and have been driving it ever since. And trust me, there has never been a single moment so far, that I’d had to regret my purchase! .
Recently, last December 2013, I drove my Duro along with my wife (plus bagpack-25 kg) to Darjeeling, Teesta, Gangtok. Mind you it has steep heights / slopes. And it rode comfortably. My wife never complained about any back pain or any discomfort. She enjoyed every moment of that drive. :) My Duro DZ, has clocked about 7000 km in last 12 months. This may come as a BIG surprise to every one here, but my last few mileages are: 40.87, 46.53, 42.78, 47.14, 47.58, 47.36, 46.51, 45.22, 48.72 KMPL!
I find it very hard to believe that other owners are getting such low mileages (as they claim) of around 20-30 KMPL! I’m not sure what different they are doing or I’m doing, but I love my scooter and it just returns it back to me. Regarding pick up, over taking is so easy with it.
Power: When I rode it to Darjeeling, Gangtok and Teesta Hills, all my doubts for this scooter got over. With little effort, it reached the top. Thought there is one Issue, that, starting in cold weathers one has to use choke for 1st few minutes.
If any of the users want to ask anything or contact regarding the care of scooter, please mail me at: swadeshgauravsingh@gmail.com. I’d be happy to advice/help.