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Hero Electric Photon vs River EV Indie

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or River EV Indie? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and Indie. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and River EV Indie Price starts at Rs.1.43 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Hero Electric Photon can generate 1800 W power whereas River EV Indie can generate 6.7 kW power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and Indie has a range of 161km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas River EV Indie is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Photon vs Indie

Key HighlightsHero Electric PhotonRiver Indie
PriceRs.1.11 LakhRs.1.43 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/AN/A
Power1800 W6.7 kW
Mileage/Range108 km/charge161 km/charge
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Hero Electric Photon Base scooter
Base
Rs. 1.11 Lakh
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River Indie STD scooter
STD
Rs. 1.43 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.16 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.49 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.2
4.3
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
CBS
Calliper Type
-
Front Disc Size
130
240
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Wheel Size
10
110/70 R14
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Rear Wheel Size
10
120/70 R14
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers
Rear Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Coil spring with Twin Hydraulic Dampers
Front Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
14 inches
Rear Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
14 inches
Front Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
130 mm
200 mm
Rear Type
Drum
Disc

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
Touch Screen Display
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Analogue
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor
3 Years Battery and Motor Warranty

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis
Steel Tubular Dual Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Hub Motor
-
No. of Cylinders
1
-
No. of valves per cylinder
Is_delete
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Battery Capacity
1.9 kwh
4 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Lithium-Ion
Charging Time
5 hr
5 Hours
Fast Charging
check
Range
108 km/charge
161 km/charge
Top Speed
45 kmph
90 kmph
Bore x Stroke
-
47 mm x 63.1 mm
Charging Socket
check
check
Configuration
-
-
Max Power
1800 W
6.7 kW
Max Torque
-
26 Nm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
check
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Eco Ride and Rush
Under Seat Storage
check
check
GPS & Navigation
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital

Safety

Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
-
Radial Tyres
-
Pass Light
check
-
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Brake Assist
CBS
-
Power Modes
-
Traction Control System
-
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1970 mm
-
Width
745 mm
712 mm
Height
1145 mm
770 mm
Wheelbase
1230 mm
1365 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
165 mm
Body Type
-
Scooter
Seat Height
768 mm
-
Unladden/Kerb Weight
87 kg
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 1500W (output) BLDC motor
  • 18 Ltr storage
  • Decent build quality & fit and finish
  • Disc Brakes
  • Hero's widespread service network is a peace of mind in itself
  • Nimble in size, easy to maneuver in traffic
  • The portable battery pack is a boon for riders
Cons
  • Feels dated already
  • hardware should be improved
  • Long term reliability is questionable
  • Low ground clearance
  • Plain jane design
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Detailed Comparison of Hero Electric Photon and River Indie

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Hero Electric Photon has features like Front Storage Box, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Under Seat Storage, USB Charger Port and River EV Indie, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Under Seat Storage, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

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Hero Electric Photon and River Indie Owner Reviews

  • Photon Review
  • Indie Review
    • A
      Ankit
      1 Month ago
      3.4
      Just average scooter saved lot of many good for local use i used it for last 3 years reliable good build quality only the issue is about the service and range.
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    • G
      Gotham
      5 Month ago
      3.8
      Good for old people who drives 45km/hand slow rider's Battery charge and average mileage is also good Brakes need to be improved Seating also need to be improved Light weight and easy handling
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    • Ra
      Ramesh a
      2 Year ago
      1.0
      Very bad vehicle Service bad Brakes no good Totally hero electric Photon bike very very bad
      Likes (3)
      Reply
    • VA
      Vinay Agarwal
      2 Year ago
      1.8
      Parts is very poor quality specially Break Wire and Lock is very very poor quality and very costly
      Likes (5)
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    • NS
      Nilesh Sodnar
      3 Year ago
      1.0
      Ya photon elictric bike bhout kharab hai koi ise na kharide mere pass hai
      Likes (4)
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