Ather 450

The Ather 450X remains unchanged from the previous model in terms of its design. The scooter offers a stylish design that is evolutionary and it has great road presence as well. There are some additional features which retain that classic design feel as well. There are wider rearview mirrors this time along with an optional footrest at the rear. This can be folded when it is not required. There is also a 5-lire front apron bag that may be used for storage. There is also a rear storage bag of 18 litres.

The Ather 450X comes with higher power output this time and it has increased to 6.2 kW. The same performance levels have been claimed by the company just as it did earlier. The Ather 450X can touch 90 kmph through its two top riding modes. There are new battery mounting points and a revamped suspension system as well. The MRF tyres offer improved grip and there is a wider 100-section tyre at the rear as well. The scooter feels fast and responsive with straight delivery of power. There is a Warp mode along with the SmartECO mode which also offers higher range. Owing to superior thermal management abilities, the scooter offers superior performance this time as well.

The Ather 450X has a range of approximately 105 kilometres.

The Ather 450X comes with a good experience for riders in terms of overall handling. The bigger battery has increased overall weight and the handling has improved overall, with superior cornering as well. Braking performance is also good although the rear swiftly locks as well. The suspension has been revamped for complementing the newer tyres while taller riders will face some issues as well. The 22 litre boot space on the scooter remains the same. The suspension at both rear and front has been considerably enhanced. The scooter can take care of potholes and bumps owing to its softer suspension setup.

How is the riding experience?

The Ather 450X comes with a good experience for riders in terms of overall handling. The bigger battery has increased overall weight and the handling has improved overall, with superior cornering as well. Braking performance is also good although the rear swiftly locks as well. The suspension has been revamped for complementing the newer tyres while taller riders will face some issues as well. The 22 litre boot space on the scooter remains the same. The suspension at both rear and front has been considerably enhanced. The scooter can take care of potholes and bumps owing to its softer suspension setup.

Tech and features

The Ather 450X comes with a TFT 7 inch display system while the RAM of the system has gone up to 2 GB from 1 GB. The battery pack is now larger while there is more storage space as well. There is also TPMS along with multiple apps and automatic turn-off indicators, theft and tow alerts, 4G e-SIM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. There is an app for enabling range tracking, battery health monitoring, and also tyre pressure.

Battery Capacity and Electric Motors

The Ather 450X comes with a 3.7 kWh battery and it can offer higher range than before this time around. The battery will have a longer life-cycle and superior thermal management. There is also the PMS electric motor with higher power of 8.3 BHP. There are four riding modes while the Eco mode may get the SmartECO moniker.

Safety Equipment

The Ather 450X comes with a combined braking system (CBS) and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

The standard warranty on the battery is three years or unlimited kilometres. If the health of the battery drops from 70%, then there will be a replacement as per the warranty. The battery may be bought from the company for replacing the same after the warranty period. 

There are several two wheelers competing in the segment including the Ola S1 Pro, TVS iQube.

The Ather 450X offers good range along with decent performance and handling alike. Taller riders may find it a little too compact for their liking. The price-point is competitive and there are great features on offer as well. The design and handling are also on point while the overall performance is also decent to say the least. This does make for a value proposition for any electric two wheeler buyer.