Tork Kratos R vs Ola S1 Pro: Specs Compared

  • Published January 31, 2022
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How does India’s newest electric motorcycle stack up against India’s fastest electric scooter?

You might call it a bit absurd to compare an electric motorcycle to its scooter counterpart but we have good reason. Both the Tork Kratos R and the Ola S1 Pro are claiming to bring exciting levels of performance without compromising on the convenience and sensible stuff. The two are also the more enthusiastic variants of their lineups. And both are operating in nearbout the same price range.

Motor & Performance

Specifications

Tork Kratos R

Ola S1 Pro

Motor

4.5kW Axial Flux motor

5.5kW DC motor

Peak Power

9kW

8.6kW

Torque

38Nm

58Nm at motor shaft

Final Drive

Belt drive

Belt drive

Ride modes

Eco, City, Sports And Track

Normal, Sports And Hyper

Claimed 0-40kmph acceleration

3.5 seconds

3 seconds

Claimed top speed

105kmph

115kmph

These are the quickest, or claim to be the quickest, EVs in their respective classes. What doesn’t bode well for the Kratos R and its sporty credentials is the fact that the S1 Pro is actually the quicker and faster of the two. While continuous output on the Ola is higher, the Kratos does have a higher peak power rating, which should technically have helped it achieve a higher top speed. The kerb weight should factor in a bit, though, as the Kratos is 15kg heavier. We hope to put the two EVs through our usual VBox tests at our HQ soon.

Battery & Charging

Specifications

Tork Kratos R

Ola S1 Pro

Battery Capacity

4kWh

3.97 kWh 

Charging times via regular charger

4-5 hours

6 hours 30 minutes

Charging times via fast charger

0-80 percent in one hour

75km in 18 mins

ARAI Range

180km

186km

Real-world Range

120km

135km

Even in terms of range capabilities, the Ola seems to have the Tork beat. The ARAI and real-world figures of the two certainly give the S1 Pro the edge. Having said that, Tork has developed a more efficient motor and battery management system. Even though both products have nearly the same battery capacity, the Kratos claims to have better charging times via a regular charger. Even in terms of fast charging, the Kratos is quicker.

 

Underpinnings

Specifications

Tork Kratos R

Ola S1 Pro

Frame

Split tubular steel trellis 

Underbone

Front suspension

Telescopic fork

Single fork

Rear suspension

Monoshock

Monoshock

Front brake

Disc

220mm disc 

Rear brake

Disc

180mm disc

Front tyre

90/80 - 17

110/70 - 12

Rear tyre

120/80 - 17

110/70 - 12

Here’s where the comparison becomes a bit unfair. What we shall do instead is commend both Ola and Tork for providing us disc brakes at both ends and equally criticise them for not offering ABS, settling for just CBS instead.

 

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Dimensions

Specifications

Tork Kratos R

Ola S1 Pro

Wheelbase

1336mm

1359mm

Ground clearance

165mm

165mm

Seat height

785mm

792mm

Kerb weight

140kg

125kg

The more the heft, the lesser the range and performance. And lugging around 15kg more hurts the Kratos R’s case. Having said that, the Kratos R has the same ground clearance, a shorter wheelbase and a more accessible seat height than the S1 Pro. On our first ride of the latter, we did find the seat height might take some getting used to, especially for shorter riders. 

Features

 

Tork Kratos R

Ola S1 Pro

Features

Smartphone connectivity, In-app navigation, geofencing, safe home, motor walk assist, crash alert, Track mode analytics and vacation mode

Proximity lock/unlock, call and music controls, touchscreen, on-board navigation, geofencing, anti-theft alarm, Moods (different screen layouts), voice assistant, hill hold assist, cruise control and in-app Road Side Assistance

Both two-wheelers deliver on the basic set of features that we’ve come to expect from electrics. When it comes to the special bits, the Ola once again outshines the Kratos. That said, some of the features are still to be activated on the scooters.

Price And Verdict

Tork Kratos R

Ola S1 Pro

Rs 1,47,499

Rs 1,29,999
(all prices ex-showroom, FAME 2 included)
 
The Tork Kratos R commands a slight premium over the Ola S1 Pro. Yes, it doesn’t have quite the claimed performance as the Ola, the range on offer is also a bit less, and it doesn’t dazzle you with loads of features. We need to have a go on the Kratos to properly judge the product’s capabilities. 

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