Honda CBF190X: Detailed Pics Of Honda’s 200cc ADV
- Jul 22, 2021
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The Ather 450X is by far the most feature-packed performance-oriented electric scooter in India. And as the Indian electric scooter segment is gathering steam, several mainstream brands have been testing the waters. In fact, Honda already patented the Honda PCX Electric scooter in the country last year. How does this electric maxi-scooter fare against the 450X? Let’s find out
Engine
Specifications |
Honda PCX Electric |
Ather 450X |
Engine |
Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor |
Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
Power |
4.2kW at 5,500rpm |
6kW |
Torque |
18Nm at 500rpm |
26Nm |
Weight |
144kg |
107kg |
Battery capacity |
50.4V, 20.8Ah x 2 Lithium-ion battery packs |
2.9kWh lithium-ion battery pack, non-removable |
The Honda PCX Electric’s motor is integrated into the swingarm, whereas the Ather 450X’s motor is frame-mounted, linked to the rear wheel via a belt drive. The latter’s more powerful motor, coupled with its featherlight weight, makes it one of the fastest accelerating scooters in the country, even outrunning some 160cc petrol-powered scooters. On the other hand, the Honda PCX Electric is best suited for laidback commutes.
The Ather 450X offers a claimed real-world range of 85km in Eco mode, but we have managed to clock 91.4km, in the same mode, during our real-world tests. The claimed range with the Ride mode is 70km, whereas the Sport mode can deliver a claimed 60km, still pretty impressive for a sporty scooter.
On the other hand, the Honda PCX Electric has a claimed range of a measly 41km at a constant speed of 60kmph. Thankfully, you can almost instantly swap batteries, thanks to the modular swappable battery system. This reduces the downtime considerably than having to wait for a non-removable battery pack to be fully charged. Ather says that with its fast charging, the scooter can offer a 15km range on a ten-minute charge.
Underpinnings
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Specifications |
Honda PCX Electric |
Ather 450X |
Frame |
Double cradle |
Aluminium and steel hybrid chassis with trellis subframe |
Front suspension |
Telescopic fork |
Telescopic fork |
Rear suspension |
Twin rear shock absorbers |
Monoshock |
Front brake |
220mm disc with single-channel ABS |
200mm petal disc, with CBS |
Rear brake |
Drum |
190mm petal disc |
Front tyre |
100-section, 14-inch alloy |
90-section, 12-inch alloy |
Rear tyre |
120-section, 14-inch alloy |
90-section, 12-inch alloy |
Ather’s chassis is more sophisticated than that of the Honda PCX Electric. Its battery compartment is placed as low as possible (inside the floorboard) to keep the centre of gravity closest to the ground. On the other hand, the PCX Electric’s battery pack is conventionally positioned under the seat.
Hard braking in the Honda PCX Electric will be a little safer, thanks to the single-channel ABS, which prevents the front wheel from locking up. On the other hand, the Ather 450X manages with a CBS to keep costs in check. The larger wheels, coupled with the fatter rubber on the Honda PCX Electric, should ensure increased comfort (at least theoretically it does) while going over bad roads.
Dimensions And Features
Specifications |
Honda PCX Electric |
Ather 450X |
Wheelbase |
1380mm |
NA |
Ground clearance |
132mm |
160mm |
Seat height |
760mm |
780mm |
The low 760mm seat in the Honda PCX Electric should make life easier for shorter riders. But then, it is heavy and has a lower ground clearance. On the other hand, the Ather 450X’s seat may be relatively higher but is still accessible. It also enjoys a higher ground clearance, a boon for our roads.
More importantly, the Ather 450X is loaded to the brim with features, including an all-LED lighting system, a 7-inch touchscreen instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity, navigation, and even Over-The-Air updates.
The Honda PCX Electric is fairly basic in terms of features. It gets all-LED lighting, an LCD instrument cluster without smartphone connectivity, an apron-mounted storage compartment with an integrated socket to charge smartphones, and an immobiliser with a remote key. Its swappable battery packs take up most of the underseat storage space, leaving just enough to keep your vehicle documents. This is in stark contrast to the Ather 450X’s generous 22-litre illuminated underseat storage compartment.
Price & Verdict
Honda PCX Electric |
Ather 450X |
Lease-only in Japan |
Rs 1,46,926 (ex-showroom Delhi, including subsidies) |
In Japan, Honda offers the PCX Electric only on lease. We reckon the company will not launch the electric scooter in India. Instead, it is working on something different for us, the details of which can be found here.
The Ather electric scooter offers a ton of features. That, along with the moderate running costs, three-year standard warranty, and the battery, makes it an excellent proposition if you want a performance-packed scooter appropriate for regular commute. Let us know what’s your preference in the comments below.
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