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Ather Rizta vs Bajaj Chetak

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Ather Rizta
Bajaj Chetak

Ather Energy

Rizta

From ₹1.28 Lakh

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Bajaj Auto

Chetak

From ₹99,802

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Ather RiztaRizta S 2.9 kWh · ₹1.28 Lakh
Bajaj ChetakChetak C2501 · ₹99,802

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Rizta: ₹1.28 Lakh Chetak: ₹99,802 (ahead) Chetak ₹28,244 cheaper
Braking Rizta: Combined braking (CBS) Chetak: Combined braking (CBS)
Range Rizta: 123 km (ahead) Chetak: 113 km IDC claim
Power Rizta: Not published Chetak: 2.2 kW
Versions Rizta: 4 Chetak: 5 (ahead)

Pick the Rizta for more range.

Pick the Chetak for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.28 Lakh
₹99,802
On-road in
₹1.33 Lakh
₹1.04 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,243 a month
₹1,747 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
Not listed
2.2 kW
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
123 km
113 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66, Belt Drive)
BLDC motor, hub-mounted
Battery Capacity
3.5 kWh / 2.9 kWh installed (IP67, High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminium)
Not listed
Charging Time
Home 0-80%: 4h 30m (3.5 kWh Duo) / 6h 30m (2.9 kWh) | Fast Charge: 15 km in 10 min
Not listed
Battery Type
Not listed
Lithium-ion: 2.5 kWh (C2501) / 3.0 kWh (C3001) / 3.5 kWh (C3501)
Battery IP Rating
Not listed
IP67
Charging Time (0-80%)
Not listed
2 hr 55 min to 3.5 hrs, sources vary
Charger Output
Not listed
750W portable charger

Performance

Top Speed
80 km/h (0-40 km/h in 4.7s, 15° gradeability)
70 kmph
Riding Modes
Not listed
Eco

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 200 mm
Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum Brake, 130 mm
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Electronic Regen
Not listed
Wheel Type
12-inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy, 12-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless (or 90/90-12)
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
CBS
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
30 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks
Single-sided leading link
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Progressive Linkage
Monoshock
Frame Type
High-Strength Tubular Steel Underbone Chassis
Underbone
Wheelbase
1285 mm
1,355 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
168 mm

Dimensions

Length
1850 mm
Not listed
Width
750 mm
Not listed
Height
1140 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
780 mm (900 mm length)
775 mm
Kerb Weight
125 kg (3.5 kWh) / 119 kg (2.9 kWh)
Not listed

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen (Rizta Z) / 7-inch DeepView LCD (Rizta S)
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Full Music / Call & WhatsApp alerts on Rizta Z)
Not listed
Navigation
Full On-Board Google Maps (Rizta Z) / Turn-by-Turn (Rizta S)
Not listed
USB Charging
Optional Multi-Purpose Charger (18W)
Not listed
Connected App Features
Not listed
Battery status, tow and theft notifications

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
2 Modes (SmartEco, Zip)
Not listed
Traction Control
SkidControl (Standard Traction Control on Rizta Z, Pro Pack on S)
Not listed
Cruise Control
AutoHold (Hill Hold Assist) & Coasting Regen
Not listed
Reverse Assist
Yes (Reverse Mode)
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
MagicTwist (Throttle counter-twist brake-to-stop) + Coasting Regen
Not listed
Hill Assist
Not listed
Yes
Anti-Theft System
Not listed
Yes
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Horizontal Lightbar Headlamp
LED
Taillight
Full LED Integrated Lightbar Taillamp
LED
Turn Indicators
LED with Auto-Cancelling & Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
LED
Additional
Not listed
Guide Me Home lights, boot light

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Extra-large 900 mm family bench seat with Pillion Backrest (Rizta Z)
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space
34L under-seat (+ optional 22L Frunk = 56L total)
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
35 litres

Choice

Versions
4 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹1.28 Lakh – ₹1.64 Lakh
₹99,802 – ₹1.52 Lakh
Colours
9 colours
10 colours

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

Rizta S 2.9 kWh₹1.28 Lakh Chetak C3503₹1.24 Lakh Chetak ₹3,889 less

On-road price in six cities

Rizta Rizta S 2.9 kWh against Chetak Chetak C2501

CityRiztaChetakGap
Mumbai₹1.33 Lakh₹1.04 LakhChetak ₹29,532 less
Pune₹1.33 Lakh₹1.04 LakhChetak ₹29,532 less
New Delhi₹1.33 Lakh₹1.04 LakhChetak ₹29,532 less
Bengaluru₹1.33 Lakh₹1.04 LakhChetak ₹29,532 less
Chennai₹1.33 Lakh₹1.04 LakhChetak ₹29,532 less
Hyderabad₹1.33 Lakh₹1.04 LakhChetak ₹29,532 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 Rizta or the Chetak?

The Chetak, by ₹28,244 on the versions compared here: Rizta Rizta S 2.9 kWh at ₹1.28 Lakh against Chetak Chetak C2501 at ₹99,802, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.33 Lakh against ₹1.04 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Rizta claims 123 km against 113 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,243 a month for the Rizta and ₹1,747 for the Chetak, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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