autoX Awards 2024: Ather Rizta Performance, Quality and Value for Money Ranked

autoX Awards 2024: After launching a slew of 450 scooters, Ather introduced the Rizta – a versatile electric scooter designed for the whole family. The idea was simple – build an electric scooter that’s feature-rich, spacious, and practical. And Ather successfully brought the idea to life.

Although I am not a fan of the Rizta’s design, for it looks rather odd from certain angles, it does have a remarkably long seat – long and comfortable enough for two people and a large bag. And if you need more space, there is also a cavernous 34-litre compartment under it – one of the largest in the segment and spacious enough to house a full-size helmet. The 7-inch instrument cluster is not touch-enabled, and the UI is also simpler compared to that of the 450X. You get a joystick to navigate through the menus, and while there is nothing wrong with that, we did notice occasional lags, which somewhat marred the experience.

The Rizta is available with two battery options – 2.9kWh and 3.7kWh, both of which are paired with the same 5.7bhp motor delivering 22Nm of torque. Even though it does not come with the signature Warp mode, seen in other Ather offerings, the scooter is fairly quick for normal usage.

On the track, however, it was surprisingly one of the slower vehicles in our line-up partly due to its top speed being limited to 80km/h. That said, its suspension is well-tuned, which offers a remarkable riding experience on the road and it absorbs undulations and bumps better than many other scooters. It also comes with variable regeneration (Magic Twist) and a traction control system and the former is actually quite useful and works brilliantly.

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That said, we did notice a slight dip in terms of the Rizta’s overall quality compared to other Ather models – nothing alarming, but a step down nonetheless. Lastly, opting for the bigger battery and all the fancy features brings the price close to that of a 200cc motorcycle, which naturally detracts from its value-for-money appeal.

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