Ather 450 Performance Review

This is an area of concern for the scooter. As it is equipped with disc brakes at either end, the braking force generated is far too much for the low-rolling resistance tyres the 450 runs on. This requires mental calibration to go on to both levers with equal tenacity as a little too much effort can see either wheel of the scooter locking up. It does get CBS but the brakes are a little too sharp for this system to address effectively. One possible solution is that Ather works on equipping this scooter with ABS which could adequately measure the wheel speeds and prevent locking up.

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Where does it stand?
What have we learnt from our little exercise? Well, in most practical aspects, the Ather 450 is just as good as the 125cc scooters which are currently the crowd favourites. It definitely has scope for improvement in the braking department with regards to stopping distances and not braking power itself.

Has the above changed our impressions from our first ride? Yes but in a positive manner. You are not only just reaping the benefits of being an early adopter but you are getting a great scooter, and not a great electric scooter! Does it appeal to my petrolhead sensibilities? Oh yes! Apart from being kinder to the environment, the Ather can become my swift city slicker which helps me save up on fuel costs; money that can be utilised in hooning around on a fuel-guzzling performance motorcycle. And it makes me believe that it’s only a matter of time before Ather, or someone as ingenious like them, will get around to making an electric motorcycle that’s just as fast and fun as a petrol-powered one. Guilt-free motorcycling, here we come!