Ather Energy Scooter

Rizta

The family-sized Ather: a longer saddle, deeper storage and a 123 km claimed range.

On sale MotoSutra score 4.2/5 MotoSutra score: Rated 4.2 out of 5 ₹1.2L – ₹1.36L Delhi NCR ex-showroom
Price
₹1.2L – ₹1.36L
Delhi NCR ex-showroom
Claimed range
123 km
Battery
3.7 kWh
Power
4.5 bhp
Torque
22 Nm
Top speed
80 kmph
Kerb weight
110 kg
Seats
2
Fuel
electric
Gearbox
single-speed
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Overview

The Rizta is Ather’s admission that most Indian scooters carry more than one person. The saddle is long, flat and hinged so that the pillion has something to sit on, the footboard is wide enough for a passenger to place both feet rather than straddle, and the front of the bodywork opens into storage that takes a full-face helmet — the practical details that separate a family scooter from a sporty one priced within ₹30,000 of it.

The drivetrain is deliberately detuned against the 450X. 22 Nm still arrives instantly, so the scooter feels eager from a standstill and never sounds strained, but the 80 km/h ceiling means the rider is planning an overtake rather than executing one on a fast stretch. The longer range figure is a function of that lower peak demand as much as of the battery, and in a weekly recharge pattern it is the more useful trade.

What is given up is the sharpness that made the marque’s reputation. The chassis is softer than the 450X over broken surfaces, the plastic bodywork reports its age over expansion joints, and the front disc and the better braking package are reserved for the upper trim. As a replacement for a petrol family scooter it is a persuasive argument; as a machine to enjoy riding it is a diluted one.

  • 123 km claimed range — the longest electric figure here
  • Flat dual saddle and a full-face-helmet storage well
  • Same connected console as the costlier 450X

Price

Ex-showroom price

₹1.2 lakh - ₹1.36 lakh

Delhi NCR

Launched September 2025

Range spread ₹1.2L – ₹1.36L

Ather Energy Rizta variant prices

Variant Ex-showroom
Rizta electric single-speed 2.9 kWh battery option · Twin rear shock absorbers ₹1.2L
Rizta S electric single-speed 3.7 kWh battery option · Front disc and ABS ₹1.28L
Rizta S with High-Speed Charger electric single-speed Wall charger and installation · Extended warranty on the battery ₹1.36L

Prices shown are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, from MotoSutra's sample catalogue for this build.

Specifications

Motor, battery and charging

Ather Energy Rizta motor, battery and charging
Motor 4.5 bhp electric
Torque 22 Nm
Battery 3.7 kWh
Claimed range 123 km
Charging Roughly four and a half hours from empty on a home socket; the optional charger reaches 80 per cent in just under ninety minutes
Top speed 80 kmph
Gearbox Single-speed

Chassis and safety

Ather Energy Rizta chassis and safety
Kerb weight 110 kg
Seat capacity 2 persons
Boot space undefined litres
Suspension Telescopic front fork, twin rear shock absorbers with preload setting
Brakes Front disc on the higher trim, rear drum, combined braking system
Tyres Front and rear 90/90-12, tubeless
Safety equipment Combined braking with hazard lamps and an anti-theft alert; no official crash rating applies

Dimensions

Ather Energy Rizta dimensions
Length 2460 mm
Height 800 mm
Wheelbase 1390 mm
Ground clearance 165 mm

Figures are MotoSutra sample catalogue data for this demonstration build.

Features

Instrumentation

  • Touchscreen console shared with the 450X
  • Turn-by-turn navigation and route-based range advice
  • Battery temperature and charge-cycle health data
  • Maintenance and tyre-pressure alerts

Convenience

  • Long flat pillion panel with a grab rail
  • Under-seat storage sized for a full-face helmet
  • Parking assist and reverse mode
  • Family accounts with shared ride history

Chassis

  • Low-mounted battery under the floorboard for a flat foot area
  • Telescopic fork with twin rear shock absorbers
  • Front disc on the S trim, drum at the rear
  • 12-inch wheels shod with tubeless tyres

Pros and cons

What we like

  • The only electric here with a saddle and footboard sized for two
  • Longest claimed range of the three EVs listed
  • Storage swallows a full-face helmet without a hook

What we would change

  • 80 km/h top speed makes a fast road overtake a plan rather than a reflex
  • Front disc is reserved for the upper trim
  • Bodywork rattles over joints more than the 450X does

Expert review

MotoSutra score

4.2/5

  • Efficiency 4.5/5 Rated 4.5 out of 5
  • Features 4.5/5 Rated 4.5 out of 5
  • Comfort 4.3/5 Rated 4.3 out of 5
  • Interior 4.2/5 Rated 4.2 out of 5
  • Design 4.1/5 Rated 4.1 out of 5
  • Performance 3.8/5 Rated 3.8 out of 5
  • Safety 3.8/5 Rated 3.8 out of 5

How it scores

The family-sized Ather: a longer saddle, deeper storage and a 123 km claimed range.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Ather Rizta cost?

Ex-showroom Delhi NCR the band is ₹1.20 lakh to ₹1.36 lakh with the charger pack, which places it between the petrol 125s and the costlier 450X.

What range should an owner expect from the Rizta?

The claim is 123 km. With two aboard and city traffic, 95-105 km is the realistic expectation, and the figure holds up better than most because the motor is rarely working hard.

Is the Rizta better than the 450X for a family?

For carrying a passenger and shopping it is clearly the more useful scooter, and it charges on the same hardware. The 450X remains the better machine to ride alone and faster.

Can the Rizta be charged from an ordinary socket?

Yes — the supplied home charger plugs into a standard 15 A outlet and takes the pack from empty in about four and a half hours. A dedicated wiring run is still advisable.

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