Ather Rizta S vs VLF Strada
Ather Rizta SVSVLF Strada
The scoreboard
Ather Rizta S
8.1/10 SEV score
Expert Verdict
The Ather Rizta S moves away from Ather’s intentional design attribution of a sporty electric scooter to a much more utilitarian silhouette. It delivers good torque without causing sudden wheel spins or jerky movement – it is predictable. It's perfect for riders who need different ride modes for adaptability. With 12-inch wheels, the scooter is designed for easy commutes, and the high ground clearance is a bonus on Indian roads. It also comes with a solid add-on warranty for peace of mind.
Top pick
VLF Strada
Based on SEV score and how each EV scores on price, range, battery, charging time, speed, power and boot space.
Key numbers
Rizta SStrada
Starting Price
₹1.22 - 1.45 Lakh
₹1.20 - 1.55 lakh
Real-World Range
125 km
Yet to be revealed
Battery
2.9/3.7
2.16/4.32
DC Charging Time
4 Hrs
N/A Mins
Top Speed
80 km/h
85 km/h
Peak Power
4.3 kW
4.8 kW
Boot Space
34 + 22
Yet to be revealed
Range reality check
Ather Rizta S
VLF Strada
Claimed range is the lab figure. Real-world range is what SearchEV expects in everyday Indian conditions.
Key Highlights
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Price
₹1.22 - 1.45 Lakh
₹1.20 - 1.55 lakh
SEV Score
8.1/10
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Claimed Range
159 km
250 km
True Range
125 km
Yet to be revealed
Top Speed
80 km/h
85 km/h
Battery Capacity
2.9/3.7
2.16/4.32
Peak Power
4.3 kW
4.8 kW
Boot Space
34 + 22
Yet to be revealed
DC Charging Time
4 Hrs
N/A Mins
AC Charging Time
8.5 Hrs
3-6 Hrs
Battery Warranty
3 years/30,000 km, whichever is earlier
Yet to be revealed
Pros & Cons
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
What's good
- Practicality is well balanced
- A clean, boxy and bulky design
- Impressive 7-inch touchscreen
- A total of 56 litres of storage space
- Seats are wide & comfortable
- Build quality is impressive
- Skid Control & Fall Safe features
- Yet to be revealed
What's not good
- Top speed is just 80 km/h
- Very slow charging (~8.5 hrs)
- Extra money for a lot of features
- Drum brakes at the rear
- Yet to be revealed
Dimensions & Capacity
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
L x W x H (mm)
1850 x 750 x 1140
2,225 × 760 × 1,130
Wheelbase
1285 mm
1,370 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
175 mm
Frunk Space
22 L
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Seating Capacity
2
–
Kerb Weight
125
98
Battery & Motor
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Detachable Battery
No
Yes
Motor Type
PMSM
BLDC Hub Motor
Motor Power
4.3 kW
3 kW
Max Torque
22 Nm
32 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
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Drive Type
Belt Drive
Hub Motor
Drive Modes
Zip & Smart eco
Eco, City, Sport
Performance
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Acceleration (0-100)
Acceleration (0-40) in 4.7
Yet to be revealed
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Steering Type
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Handlebar
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Mono Shock
Dual Hydraulic Coil Spring
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum with CBS
Disc
Tyres & Wheels
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Tyre & Wheel
90/90-12 tubeless tyres (Front) & 100/80-12 tubeless tyres (Rear)
Front: 100/80-R16, 16-inch alloy; Rear: 110/80-R14
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
No
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Charging
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
AC Charger
15 A (3.3 kW)
10A charger
AC Charging Time
5 - 7.5 hours
3 - 6 hours
Wallbox Charger
–
Yet to be revealed
Wallbox Charging Time
–
Yet to be revealed
DC Fast Charger
Ather Grid
Yet to be revealed
DC Fast Charging Time
15 km in 10 min
Yet to be revealed
Warranty
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Battery Warranty
3 Year or 30,000 km
Yet to be revealed
Motor Warranty
3 Year or 30,000 km
Yet to be revealed
Vehicle Warranty
3 Year or 30,000 km
Yet to be revealed
Top Features
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Top Features
- 7" DeepView™ Display
- AtherStack 7
- Large Seat
- Wide Pillion Backrest
- Spacious Floorboard
- 56 L Storage Space
- 5-inch TFT instrument display
- Digital riding information
- Keyless start
- Removable battery for easier charging
- Integrated rear luggage rack
- Italian-inspired urban scooter design
Exterior
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Exterior
- LED Headlamp
- LED Tail Lamp
- LED Turn Indicators
- 12-inch Alloy Wheels
- 90/90-12 Front Tubeless Tyre
- 100/80-12 Rear Tubeless Tyre
- Pillion Grab Handle
- Pillion Backrest
- Telescopic Front Suspension
- Rear Monoshock Suspension
- Italian-inspired urban scooter design
- Dual-projector LED headlamp
- Full LED lighting
- Integrated front windscreen
- 16-inch front alloy wheel
- 14-inch rear alloy wheel
- Tubeless tyres
- Integrated rear luggage rack
- High-tensile steel tubular frame
- Carbonio Black colour
- Urbano Silver colour
- Luna White colour
- Titanio Grey colour
Performance
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Performance
- 4.3 kW Peak Motor Power
- 22 Nm Peak Torque
- 80 km/h Top Speed
- 0–40 km/h in 4.7 seconds
- 15° Gradeability
- PMSM Motor
- Coasting Regeneration
- 123 km / 161 km IDC Range
- Zip™, Eco & SmartEco™ Riding Modes
- AutoHold™
- TrueRange™ Display
- 4.8 kW peak-power BLDC hub motor
- 3 kW rated motor power
- 34 Nm peak torque
- 85 km/h top speed
- Eco, City and Sport ride modes
- 2.16 kWh LFP battery – City
- 4.32 kWh LFP battery – Max
- 130 km claimed IDC range – City
- 250 km claimed IDC range – Max
- Removable battery setup
- 72V electrical architecture
- IP67-rated battery
- 30A maximum charging current
- 90A maximum continuous discharge current
- 82.8V charging voltage
- 31 mm telescopic front fork
- 100 mm front suspension travel
- Dual hydraulic rear coil springs
- 100 mm rear suspension travel
- Preload-adjustable rear suspension
Infotainment & Tech
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Infotainment & Tech
- 7-inch DeepView™ Display
- Cortex Series Processor
- 1 GB RAM
- 8 GB Storage
- Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
- 4G LTE Connectivity
- GNSS with AGPS
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Call & Music Controls
- Ather App™ Connectivity
- Ride Stories
- Push Navigation
- Alexa Skills
- Savings Tracker
- OTA Updates
- 5-inch TFT instrument display
- Digital riding information
- Battery status display
- Speed display
- Ride-mode information
- Keyless ignition system
Convenience
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Convenience
- 34-litre Under-seat Storage
- 780 mm Seat Height
- Auto Indicator Cut-off
- Guide-me-home Lights
- Find My Scooter
- Ather Connect™ Features
- Side-stand Motor Cut-off
- Removable battery for easier charging
- Keyless start
- Integrated rear luggage rack
- 780 mm seat height
- 175 mm ground clearance
- Lightweight 98 kg kerb weight
- 3-hour charging for the smaller battery option
- 6-hour charging from 20–100% for the larger battery option
- Preload-adjustable rear suspension
- Large 16-inch front wheel for improved urban stability
Safety
Ather Rizta SVLF Strada
Safety
- Vehicle FallSafe™
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
- ParkSafe™
- Tow & Theft Notifications
- 200 mm Front Disc Brake
- 130 mm Rear Drum Brake with CBS
- IP67 Motor Protection
- IPX7 Battery Water & Dust Resistance
- Combined Braking System (CBS)
- 240 mm front disc brake
- 220 mm rear disc brake
- Front and rear disc brakes
- Tubeless tyres
- High-tensile steel tubular frame
- IP67-rated battery protection
- LED headlamp
- LED tail lamp
- Large-diameter wheels for improved stability
- Dual hydraulic rear suspension
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