Ather Rizta

Price: The Ather Rizta is available in two variants: Rizta S and Rizta Z. The base variant Rizta S is priced at Rs 1,09,999. The Rizta Z is available with two battery pack options: 2.9kWh and 3.7kWh, priced at Rs 1,24,999 and Rs 1,44,999 respectively (introductory, ex-showroom Bengaluru including EMPS or Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024). The Rizta S is available in 3 monotone colours. The Rizta Z is available in 7 colours, including 3 monotone and 4 dual-tone colour options.

Features: The Ather Rizta S gets a 7-inch LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. The Ather Rizta Z gets a 7-inch TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity and Google Maps navigation and the layout is completely different from that of the Ather 450X. It also gets features like AutoHold, Reverse Mode and MagicTwist (negative throttle for regen braking). New features seen for the first time in an Ather scooter include integrated WhatsApp and the ability to decline calls with preset messages by using the instrument console, integrated Alexa functionalities, and the Skid Control feature, which is Ather’s version of traction control. As a family scooter, the Ather Rizta gets an underseat storage of 34 litres and an additional 22 litres of storage space at the front with the Ather Frunk accessory, specially designed for this scooter. New features seen for the first time in an Ather scooter include integrated WhatsApp and ability to decline calls with preset messages by using the instrument console, integrated Alexa functionalities, and the Skid Control feature, which is Ather’s version of traction control. As a family scooter, the Ather Rizta gets an underseat storage of 34 litres and an additional 22 litres of storage space at the front with the Ather Frunk accessory, specially designed for this scooter.

Motor: The Rizta S and one sub-variant of the Rizta Z get a 2.9kWh capacity battery pack and a claimed IDC (Indian Driving Conditions) range of 123km. These two variants of the Rizta come with a 350W portable charger that takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to charge from 0-80 percent. The other variant of the Rizta Z gets a 3.7kWh capacity battery pack and a claimed IDC range of 160km. It comes with the 700W Ather Duo charger that takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to charge the scooter from 0-80 percent. All variants of the Ather Rizta get a PMSM motor with a peak power output of 4.3kW and a top speed of 80kmph. It gets two ride modes: Zip and Smart Eco. All variants of the Ather Rizta get a PMSM motor with a peak power output of 4.3kW and a top speed of 80kmph. It gets two ride modes: Zip and Smart Eco.

Suspension, Brakes & Other Details: The Ather Rizta gets a suspension setup consisting of a telescopic fork and a monoshock while braking duties are taken care of by a 200m front disc and 130mm rear drum setup with CBS (Combined Braking System). The family scooter has a ground clearance of 165mm, seat height of 780mm, kerb weight of 119kg and a 90-section front and 100-section rear tyre setup with 12-inch wheels at both ends.

Rivals: The Ather Rizta rivals the likes of the Ampere Nexus, TVS iQube, Hero Vida V1 Pro, Ola S1 Air, and Bajaj Chetak.

Range: Rizta can go upto 160 km/charge after a full charge.

Charging Time: Rizta battery takes 6.1 Hr to get charged.

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Here’s a pictorial comparison of the Rizta and Chetak 3902.

The Ather Rizta is the EV maker’s first family scooter. The boxy design language is a big departure from the sporty styling Ather Energy is known for due to the Ather 450X and Ather 450S.