Bajaj Chetak vs Ampere Nexus

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Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

BLDC Motor
Mid-mount motor

Lithium-ion battery

Max Motor Power

3.1 kW
5 kW

Max Motor Torque

20 Nm
202 Nm

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

100 km
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EV Battery Capacity

3.5 kWh
3 kWh

Claimed battery range

153 km
136 km

Claimed Charging Time

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

Top Speed

73 kph
93 kph

Claimed Fast Charging Time

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20-80%: 2 hr

0-60kph

–
9 sec

0-40kph

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4.5 sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Underbone
Dual-frame steel chassis

Chassis type

Underbone
Double Cradle

Front Suspension Type

Single Sided Leading Link
Telescopic Forks

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock
Dual Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Adjustability

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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

Calliper Type

Front - 1 Piston, Rear - Piston
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Front Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–

Radial tyres

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
200 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 12 inch, Rear - 12 inch

Brake type

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Front - Disc, Rear - Drum

Front Brake Size

–
200 mm

Dimensions

Length

1914 mm
1900 mm

Width

725 mm
721 mm

Height

1142 mm
1152 mm

Wheelbase

1355 mm
1320 mm

Ground Clearance

168 mm
170 mm

Seat height

–
765 mm

Adjustable seat height

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Kerb Weight

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126.4 kg

Safety

Hazard lights

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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Cornering ABS

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Side-stand engine cut-off

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Wheelie control

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Slide-control

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Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

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Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

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Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

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Features

No. of Tripmeters

–

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

Odometer

Electric Start

Bluetooth Connectivity

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

Audio System

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Charging Socket

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Navigation

–

Power Modes

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Launch Control

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Steering Damper

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Quickshifter

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Auto-Blipper

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Keyless Start

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Adjustable Windscreen

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Heated Grips

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Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

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Instrumentation

Touchscreen

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Trip Meter

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

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TFT colour Instrument cluster

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Distance to Empty Range

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

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Speedometer

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Digital

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.