Ather Rizta vs Bajaj Chetak

Autocar India

Ather Rizta

Z 3.7 kwh

1.57 lakh

Bajaj Chetak

3501

1.34 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

PMS Motor
BLDC Motor

Lithium-ion battery

Max Motor Power

4.3 kW
3.1 kW

Max Motor Torque

22 Nm
20 Nm

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Fuel & Performance

EV Battery Capacity

3.7 kWh
3.5 kWh

Claimed battery range

160 km
153 km

Claimed Charging Time

0-100% in 6.1 hrs and 0-80% in 4.3 hrs
0-100% in 3 hrs

Top Speed

80 kph
73 kph

0-40kph

4.7 sec
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Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Forks
Single Sided Leading Link

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock Absorbers
Monoshock

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

100/80 - 12
90/90 - 12

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 Brake Size

130 mm
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Chassis name

–
Underbone

Chassis type

–
Underbone

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Calliper Type

–
Front - 1 Piston, Rear - Piston

Dimensions

Length

1850 mm
1914 mm

Width

750 mm
725 mm

Height

1140 mm
1142 mm

Wheelbase

1285 mm
1355 mm

Seat height

780 mm
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Ground Clearance

165 mm
168 mm

Kerb Weight

119 kg
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Safety

Hazard lights

Combined Braking System

Features

Odometer

USB Charging Port

Underseat storage light

Turn Signal

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Tripmeter

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Riding Modes

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Backrest

Pass-light switch

Navigation

–

Electric Start

Bluetooth Connectivity

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Clock

Daytime Running Lights

Low Battery Indicator

Engine-kill switch

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Hill-hold Assist

Keyless Lock

No. of Tripmeters

–

Cruise Control

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Questions you may find useful

•4w

Hi there. I am planning to buy an electric scooter for my daily commute of around 30 km. I have test-ridden the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak 3502 and Ather Rizta. I found the Chetak to be quieter and smoother, while the Rizta makes a sound similar to an e-rickshaw. I also wasn't impressed with the braking performance of the TVS iQube, so I've ruled it out. Which scooter would be the better choice in terms of after-sales service, reliability and cost per kilometre?

Verified
•4w

After-sales and servicing depend on a multitude of factors, and you should choose between the Rizta and Chetak based on which dealer and service centre feels like the safer bet to you. Cost per kilometre will also vary largely based on how much you ride every day and how fast you do so (because range will vary as per the riding mode you're in), so it's hard to accurately gauge this. Both the Rizta and Chetak are proven products and are pretty evenly matched, except in terms of price, where the Rizta is quite a bit more expensive. So, pick whichever one you like more.

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