Ampere Nexus vs Bajaj Chetak

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Ampere Nexus

EX+ Intellipack

1.36 lakh

Bajaj Chetak

3501

1.34 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

Mid-mount motor
BLDC Motor

Lithium-ion battery

Max Motor Power

5 kW
3.1 kW

Max Motor Torque

202 Nm
20 Nm

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Fuel & Performance

EV Battery Capacity

3 kWh
3.5 kWh

Claimed battery range

136 km
153 km

Claimed Charging Time

0-80%: 3 hr 10 min; 0-100%: 4 hr
0-100% in 3 hrs

Claimed Fast Charging Time

20-80%: 2 hr
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Top Speed

93 kph
73 kph

0-60kph

9 sec
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0-40kph

4.5 sec
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User Reported Mileage

–
100 km

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Dual-frame steel chassis
Underbone

Chassis type

Double Cradle
Underbone

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Forks
Single Sided Leading Link

Front Suspension Adjustability

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Rear Suspension Type

Dual Shock Absorbers
Monoshock

Electronic suspension

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Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
90/90 - 12

Rear Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
90/90 - 12

Radial tyres

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Front Disc/Drum Size

200 mm
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Wheel Size

Front - 12 inch, Rear - 12 inch
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Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Drum
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Front Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

200 mm
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Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Calliper Type

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Front - 1 Piston, Rear - Piston

Dimensions

Length

1900 mm
1914 mm

Width

721 mm
725 mm

Height

1152 mm
1142 mm

Wheelbase

1320 mm
1355 mm

Seat height

765 mm
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Adjustable seat height

–

Ground Clearance

170 mm
168 mm

Kerb Weight

126.4 kg
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Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

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Wheelie control

–

Slide-control

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Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

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Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Underseat storage light

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

Charging Socket

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Navigation

–

Riding Modes

Power Modes

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Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Quickshifter

–

Auto-Blipper

–

Keyless Lock

Keyless Start

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Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

–

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Clock

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

No. of Tripmeters

–

Cruise Control

–

Engine-kill switch

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Hill-hold Assist

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Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

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Trip Meter

Distance to Empty Range

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Gear Indicator

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Shift Indicator

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Speedometer

Digital
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Touchscreen

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Average Speed

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Questions you may find useful

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How is the Ampere Nexus compared to the Ather Rizta and the Chetak EV. I am drawn towards the Ampere for its LFP battery. At the same time I am drawn towards the Chetak for its metal body. The Ather Rizta is known for its 8year battery warranty. Am totally confused. Please help. Thanks in advance.