Bajaj Chetak vs River EV Indie

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Bajaj Chetak or River EV Indie? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chetak and Indie. Bajaj Chetak Price starts at Rs.99,998 (ex-showroom) for 2903 STD and River EV Indie Price starts at Rs.1.38 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Chetak can generate 4200 W power whereas River EV Indie can generate 6.7 kW power. In terms of range, Chetak provides a range of 123km/charge (base model), and Indie has a range of 161km/charge (base model). Bajaj Chetak is available in 15 colours & 16 variants whereas River EV Indie is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Chetak vs Indie

Key Highlights	Bajaj Chetak	River Indie
Price	Rs.99,998	Rs.1.38 Lakh
Engine Capacity	N/A	N/A
Power	4200 W	6.7 kW
Mileage/Range	123 km/charge	161 km/charge

Bajaj Chetak

2903 STD

Rs. 99,998

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River Indie

STD

Rs. 1.38 Lakh

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.03 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Chetak specifications	Indie specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	2903 STD	STD	Plus
On Road Price	1.04 Lakh Price Breakup	1.44 Lakh Price Breakup	1.07 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.1 82 Reviews	4.3 18 Reviews	3.5 36 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Chetak Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Indie Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	-	CBS
Calliper Type	-	-	Front 2 Piston
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	-	No
Front Wheel Size	12	-	12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Wheel Size	12	-	12
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	SinglSideLeadinLink	TelescopiSuspensiowitHydrauliDampers	TelescopiFork
Rear Suspension	MoNoshock	Coil spring with Twin Hydraulic Dampers	MoNoshock Absorber
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	-	-
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 12	-	-
Front Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Rear Type	Drum	-	Drum
Tubeless Tyres	Yes	-	Yes

Instrumentation

Chetak Instrumentation	Indie Instrumentation	V1 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	Yes	-	Yes
Touch Screen Display	No	-	Yes
Fuel level guage	No	Digital	-
Tachometer	No	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	-	Digital

Exterior

Chetak Exterior	Indie Exterior	V1 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	-	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	-	Yes

Warranty

Chetak Warranty	Indie Warranty	V1 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/50000 Kms	3 Years Battery and Motor Warranty	3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

Chetak Body & Suspension	Indie Body & Suspension	V1 Body & Suspension
Colors	Chetak Colours	Indie Colours	V1 Colours
Images	Chetak Images	Indie Images	V1 Images
Frame Type	Metal	-	Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Chetak Engine & Transmission	Indie Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	BLDC Motor	-	PMSW
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	2.8 kwh	4 kwh	3.4 kwh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	4 Hr 30 Mins	5 Hours	0-80% in 65 mins
Fast Charging	-	-	Yes
Range	123 km/charge	161 km/charge	100 km/charge
Top Speed	63 kmph	90 kmph	80 kmph
Bore x Stroke	-	47 mm x 63.1 mm	-
Charging Socket	Yes	Yes	Yes
Max Power	4200 W	6.7 kW	6000 W
Max Torque	20 Nm	26 Nm	25 Nm
Motor Power	3000 W	-	6 kW

Comfort & Convenience

Chetak Comfort & Convenience	Indie Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-	Yes
Front Storage Box	Yes	-	No
Geo Fencing	No	-	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	-	-
Pillion Backrest	No	-	No
Pillion Footrest	No	-	Yes
Riding Modes	1	Eco Ride and Rush	3
Under Seat Storage	Yes	-	26
GPS & Navigation	Yes	-	Yes
Console Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	No	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console	Digital	-	Digital

Safety

Chetak Safety	Indie Safety	V1 Safety
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	No	-	Yes
Radial Tyres	No	-	No
Pass Light	Yes	-	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	-	Yes
Turn Signal	LED	LED	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Brake Assist	CBS	-	CBS
Power Modes	1	-	3
Traction Control System	-	Yes	-

Dimensions & Capacity

Chetak Dimensions & Capacity	Indie Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1894 mm	-	-
Width	-	712 mm	-
Height	-	770 mm	-
Wheelbase	1330 mm	1365 mm	1301 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	165 mm	155 mm
Body Type	Electric Scooter	Electric Bikes	Electric Scooter
Seat Height	760 mm	-	780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	134 kg	-	124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Chetak Entertainment & Communication	Indie Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	-	-	Yes

Pros & Cons

Chetak Pros & Cons	Indie Pros & Cons	V1 Pros & Cons
Pros	Attractive design and road presence Bajajâ€™s trustworthy service network Good mileage Overall good product quality		Feels well made, strong build quality Removable batteries a big boon Feature loaded including removable rear seat Hero's unbeatable network in India Vida owners can use Ather's grid network for charging
Cons	Ideal driving range less than the rivals Modest Performance More price Not as nimble as some rivals		Limited top speed of just 82 km/h Not as quick as Ola S1 Pro, range is also lower on the Vida Slightly on the pricier side

Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Chetak and River Indie

Safety

Chetak comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Indie has Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Bajaj Chetak has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Front Storage Box, Low Battery Indicator, Under Seat Storage, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator and River EV Indie, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

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Bajaj Chetak and River Indie and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

Chetak Review
Indie Review
V1 Review

- S
  Satyanarayan
  19 Nov 2024
  5.0
  Very nice and very good-looking scooter best features, very nice charger and very powerful battery All Chetak Colors vary nice and safety features are very nice I like it for drive
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- DS
  Dashrath Singh
  9 Month ago
  5.0
  The scooter has a sleek, timeless style that appeals to modern sensibilities while preserving its historical charm. Its design is traditional and elegant.
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  Likes (19)
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- G
  Ganesh
  12 Month ago
  4.4
  The scooter is a reliable and low-maintenance scooter that is well-suited for daily commuting and short trips.
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  Likes (15)
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- Lp
  Lila prasad gautam
  12 Month ago
  4.4
  The scooter delivers impressive mileage and commendable performance, making it a popular choice among electric scooter enthusiasts.
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  Likes (12)
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- M
  Murugaiah
  12 Month ago
  4.4
  The smooth suspension and well-cushioned seat of the scooter have been commended for making for a comfortable ride for users.
  Read more
  Likes (13)
  Reply

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Bajaj Chetak and River Indie FAQs

What is the on-road price of Bajaj Chetak?

The on-road price of Bajaj Chetak is Rs. 1.04 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of River Indie?

The on-road price of River Indie is Rs. 1.44 Lakh in New Delhi.

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