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Ather 450 Apex vs River Indie Comparison

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Ather 450 ApexEdit
₹1.90 Lakh

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River IndieEdit
₹1.43 Lakh

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₹1.90 Lakh
₹1.43 Lakh
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₹3,507

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₹2,640

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Brochure
-
-
Rating
-
-

No. Of Batteries
1
-
Motor Power
7 kW
6.7 kW
Range (Eco Mode)
125 km/charge
-
Range (Normal Mode)
105 km/charge
-
Range (Sport Mode)
95 km/charge
-
Starting
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Motor IP Rating
IP66
IP67
Continuous Power
-
4500
No. of Cylinders
-
1

Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Navigation
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Regenerative Braking
-
Roadside Assistance
-
Anti Theft Alarm
-
USB Charging Port
Music Control
-
OTA
-
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
-
Additional Features Of Variant
Ride Modes - Smart Eco | Eco | Ride | Sport | Warp+, Guide me home HL, Auto indicator off, ESS, Fall Safe, Coasting regen, Magic Twist, Negative throttle - 15 Deg, Auto Hold, Optimized Charging
Glovebox - 12 L
Seat Type
Single
Split
Clock
-
Passenger Footrest
Underseat storage
22 L
43 L
Charger Output
700 W
750 W

Braking Type
Combine Braking System
Combine Braking System
Charging Point
-
Fast Charging
Internet Connectivity
-
Operating System
Android OS
-
Processor
Snapdragon 212
-
Mobile Application
-
Gradeability
20º
18°
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
-
Tripmeter
Digital
-
Clock
-
Riding Modes
Eco,Ride,Rush
EBS
-
Additional Features
Ride Modes - Smart Eco | Eco | Ride | Sport | Warp+, Guide me home HL, Auto indicator off, ESS, Fall Safe, Coasting regen, Magic Twist, Negative throttle - 15 Deg, Auto Hold, Optimized Charging
Glovebox - 12 L
Passenger Footrest
Display
7 Inch w/ Warp+ UI
6 inch (Enhanced Black Nematic)
Charging Station Locater
-
Traction Control
-

Braking (60-0 Kmph)
28.6m
-

Body Type
Electric Bikes
Electric Bikes

Width
739 mm
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Length
1891 mm
-
Height
1114 mm
-
Saddle Height
780 mm
770 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
165 mm
Wheelbase
1296 mm
1365 mm
Kerb Weight
111.6 kg
-
Additional Storage
22 L
43 L
Boot Space
-

Headlight
LED
LED
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
LED Taillights
-
Low Battery Indicator

Front Brake Diameter
200 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
190 mm
200 mm

Scooter Speed
high
-
0-40 Kmph (sec)
2.9s
3.7s
Top Speed
100 km/Hr
90 km/Hr

Motor Type
PMSM
Mid-Drive PMSM
Torque (Motor)
26 Nm
26 Nm
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Battery Capacity
3.7 Kwh
4 Kwh
Battery Warranty
5 Years or 60,000 Km
-
Water Proof Rating
IP65 (Controller), IP67 (Battery), IP65 (Dashboard)
IP65
Reverse Assist
Motor Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 km
-
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Continious Power
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4500

Claimed Range
157 km/charge
120 km/charge
Tested Range
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161

Charging At Home
-
Charging At Charging Station
-
Charging Time(0-80%)
4 Hour 30 Min
5 Hours
Charging Time(0-100%)
5 Hour 45 Min
-
Charging Network / Battery Swapping Network
-

Suspension Front
Telescopic forks
Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers
Suspension Rear
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
Coil spring with Twin Hydraulic Dampers
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12, Rear :-100/80-12
Front :-110/70-14 Rear :-120/70-14
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Frame
Precision machined hybrid chassis - Aluminium and steel
Steel Tubular dual cradle
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
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Battery Warranty
5 Years or 60,000 Km
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Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
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Portable Home Charger
5 Hours 45 Minutes
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Charger Warranty
3 Years
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Roadside Assistance
-
Mobile Application
-

Anti Theft Alarm
-
Calls & Messaging
-
Navigation assist
-
Low battery alert
Charging Station Locater
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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Ather 450 Apex

  • Fastest Ather scooter yet
  • Strong mid-range acceleration
  • Advanced TFT connectivity suite
  • Effective regenerative Magic Twist
  • Premium build and chassis

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