River Indie vs Ather 450

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River Indie

Standard

1.52 lakh

Ather 450

X 3.7 kWh

1.63 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

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

Lithium-ion battery

Max Motor Power

6.7 kW
6.4 kW

Max Motor Torque

26 Nm
26 Nm

Number of Gears

1
–

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Gearbox Type

Automatic
–

Fuel & Performance

EV Battery Capacity

4 kWh
3.7 kWh

Claimed battery range

160 km
161 km

Claimed Charging Time

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

Top Speed

90 kph
90 kph

0-60kph

Ride: 11.9 sec,Ruh: 7.81 sec
–

60-0kph

23.19 m
–

0-40kph

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

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Steel Tubular Dual cradle frame
Precision Machined Hybrid Chassis

Chassis type

Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame
Underbone

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic suspension with Hydraulic Dampers
Telescopic Forks

Rear Suspension Type

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

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

N/A
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

110/80 - 14
90/90 - 12

Rear Tyre Size

120/70 - 14
100/80 - 12

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Calliper Type

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

Front Wheel Size

14 inch
12 inch

Rear Wheel Size

14 inch
12 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

200 mm
200 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

200 mm
190 mm

Dimensions

Length

1996 mm
1891 mm

Width

765 mm
739 mm

Wheelbase

1365 mm
1296 mm

Seat height

787 mm
780 mm

Ground Clearance

160 mm
170 mm

Kerb Weight

143 kg
111.6 kg

Height

–
1114 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Traction control

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

Pass-light switch

Pillion Footrest

Low Battery Indicator

Stand Alarm

Keyless Lock

Luggage Panniers

–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

No. of Tripmeters

2

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Odometer

Pillion Backrest

Electric Start

Pillion Grabrail

Daytime Running Lights

Pillion Seat

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Turn Signal

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Power Modes

–

Riding Modes

–

Underseat storage light

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Navigation

Cruise Control

Hill-hold Assist

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

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.