Ather 450 Apex vs TVS X

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Ather 450 Apex
TVS X

Ather Energy

450 Apex

From ₹1.95 Lakh

TVS Motor

X

From ₹2.66 Lakh

Ather 450 Apex450 Apex · ₹1.95 Lakh
TVS XTVS X · ₹2.66 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450 Apex: ₹1.95 Lakh (ahead) X: ₹2.66 Lakh 450 Apex ₹71,195 cheaper
Braking 450 Apex: Combined braking (CBS) X: Single-channel ABS (ahead)
Range 450 Apex: 165 km (ahead) X: 140 km IDC claim
Power 450 Apex: 7 kW X: 7 kW Torque 26 vs 40 Nm

Pick the 450 Apex for the lower price and more range.

Pick the X for single-channel abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.95 Lakh
₹2.66 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.02 Lakh
₹2.77 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,386 a month
₹4,653 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
7 kW
7 kW
Torque
26 Nm
40 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
165 km
140 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66)
BLDC
Battery Capacity (kWh)
3.7 kWh (Installed Lithium-ion 51.1V, IP67)
Not listed
Charging Time
Home 0-80%: 4 hr 30 min | Home 0-100%: 5 hr 45 min | Fast Charge: 1.5 km/min (0-50% SOC)
Not listed
Battery Type
Not listed
Lithium-ion, IP67 rated, 4.4 kWh
Charging Time (Full)
Not listed
4 hours
Charger
Not listed
950W portable charger

Performance

Top Speed
100 km/h (0-40 km/h in 2.9s)
105 kmph
Riding Modes
Not listed
Xtealth, Xtride, Xonic

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 200 mm (hydraulically actuated triple-piston caliper)
Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 190 mm (hydraulically actuated single-piston caliper)
Disc
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking
Single Channel ABS
Wheel Type
12-inch Alloy Wheels (Orange accents, 12"x2.15" F / 12"x2.5" R)
Alloy, 12-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless (MRF Zapper N e-Tred)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless (MRF Zapper N e-Tred)
Not listed
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks (30 mm)
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
Monoshock
Frame Type
Precision machined hybrid chassis (Cast Aluminium & steel subframe)
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
1296 mm
1,285 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
170 mm
175 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1891 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
739 mm
Not listed
Height (mm)
1114 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
780 mm
770 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
111.6 kg
Not listed

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch TFT Touchscreen (Capacitive, 16M colors, 800 nits, IP65, Android OS)
Digital, tilting TFT
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (BLE 4.2 / Wi-Fi / 4G LTE eSIM)
Not listed
Navigation
On-board Google Maps with live traffic
Not listed
USB Charging
No external port (22L illuminated boot)
Not listed
Connected Features
Not listed
Bluetooth, internet connectivity, map navigation, OTA updates, live location tracking, battery status, geo-fencing, call/SMS alerts

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
6 Modes (SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp, Warp+)
Not listed
Traction Control
Multi-mode Traction Control / SkidControl (Rain, Road, Rally) & FallSafe
Not listed
Cruise Control
AutoHold (Hill Assist) / Crawl Control
Available
Reverse Assist
Yes (Reverse / Park Assist mode)
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
MagicTwist (Electronic throttle twist-back regen braking to 0 km/h)
Yes
Hill Assist
Not listed
Yes
Keyless Lock/Unlock
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with DRL
LED with DRL
Taillight
Full LED Taillamp with Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED with Auto-Cancel
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece contoured sport seat
Split seat, stepped, with motorcycle style rider and pillion sections
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)
22 L
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
19 litres per BikeDekho. BikeWale does not list an under-seat storage figure for this model.

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.95 Lakh
₹2.66 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

450 Apex₹1.95 Lakh TVS X₹2.66 Lakh X ₹71,195 more

On-road price in six cities

450 Apex 450 Apex against X TVS X

City450 ApexXGap
Mumbai₹2.02 Lakh₹2.77 Lakh450 Apex ₹75,393 less
Pune₹2.02 Lakh₹2.77 Lakh450 Apex ₹75,393 less
New Delhi₹2.02 Lakh₹2.77 Lakh450 Apex ₹75,393 less
Bengaluru₹2.02 Lakh₹2.77 Lakh450 Apex ₹75,393 less
Chennai₹2.02 Lakh₹2.77 Lakh450 Apex ₹75,393 less
Hyderabad₹2.02 Lakh₹2.77 Lakh450 Apex ₹75,393 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 450 Apex or the X?

The 450 Apex, by ₹71,195 on the versions compared here: 450 Apex 450 Apex at ₹1.95 Lakh against X TVS X at ₹2.66 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.02 Lakh against ₹2.77 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The 450 Apex claims 165 km against 140 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 450 Apex 450 Apex makes 7 kW and 26 Nm and the X TVS X makes 7 kW and 40 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,386 a month for the 450 Apex and ₹4,653 for the X, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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