Ather 450 vs River Indie

Autocar India

Ather 450

X 3.7 kWh

1.63 lakh

River Indie

Standard

1.52 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

PMS Motor
Mid-drive Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)

Lithium-ion battery

Max Motor Power

6.4 kW
6.7 kW

Max Motor Torque

26 Nm
26 Nm

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Number of Gears

–
1

Gearbox Type

–
Automatic

Fuel & Performance

EV Battery Capacity

3.7 kWh
4 kWh

Claimed battery range

161 km
160 km

Claimed Charging Time

0-100% in 5.45 hrs and 0-80% in 4.3 hrs
0-80% in 5 hrs

Top Speed

90 kph
90 kph

0-40kph

3.3 sec
Eco: 13.58 sec,Ride: 4.91 sec,Ruh: 3.78 sec

0-60kph

–
Ride: 11.9 sec,Ruh: 7.81 sec

60-0kph

–
23.19 m

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Precision Machined Hybrid Chassis
Steel Tubular Dual cradle frame

Chassis type

Underbone
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Forks
Telescopic suspension with Hydraulic Dampers

Rear Suspension Type

Symmetrically Mounted Progressive Monoshock
Coil Spring with Hydraulic Dampers (Twin)

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
110/80 - 14

Rear Tyre Size

100/80 - 12
120/70 - 14

Calliper Type

Front - 3 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

12 inch
14 inch

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
14 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

200 mm
200 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

190 mm
200 mm

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–
N/A

Radial tyres

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

1891 mm
1996 mm

Width

739 mm
765 mm

Height

1114 mm
–

Wheelbase

1296 mm
1365 mm

Seat height

780 mm
787 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm
160 mm

Kerb Weight

111.6 kg
143 kg

Safety

Hazard lights

Traction control

Combined Braking System

Cornering ABS

–

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Odometer

USB Charging Port

Underseat storage light

Turn Signal

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Tripmeter

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Backrest

Pass-light switch

No. of Tripmeters

2

Navigation

Electric Start

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Clock

Cruise Control

Daytime Running Lights

Low Battery Indicator

Engine-kill switch

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Hill-hold Assist

Keyless Lock

Luggage Panniers

–

Power Modes

–

Riding Modes

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Service due indicator

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

Hi AAA, I am from Kerala and currently own a 2023 Hero Xoom 110, which my wife rides to work every day. Her daily commute is around 50 km, and with other local trips, the total daily running comes to about 55 km. Considering the daily running cost and maintenance, should I switch to an electric scooter? I am considering the Ather 450 (not sure which variant) and the River Indie. Which one would you recommend? I am looking for a hassle-free ownership experience as well.