Key Highlights
- Ola Roadster series launched starting below Rs. 80,000
- Roadster is the mid-trim whose deliveries starts by Q4 FY25
- Three battery variants
- Up to 248 km per range charge
- Up to 126 kmph top speed
Ola concluded its Sankalp 2024 event with a bang introducing its first e-motorycle lineup, i.e., Roadster. Alongside the company also introduced MoveOS 5 and EV Cell, but the star of the show has been the electric motorcycle range. The Roadster X, Roadster, and the Roadster Pro are the three models which Ola has launched starting at Rs. 74,999 going up till Rs. 2,49,999. With the new Roadster series debuting, the e-motorcycle have definitely rattled up. And its not just the affordable segment, the Roadster series is catering to the premium consumers too. The standard Roadster which is the mid-tier variant is one of the solid options that could get maximum user interest. Here in this article we are curated the list of its top rivals. Take a look:
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Matter Aera E-Motorcycle
Matter Aera is one of the top rivals of the Roadster e-motorycle with its USP being India’s first geared electric motorcycle. You can select from dual trim options including Matter Aera 5000, Aera 5000+. With its price range starting at Rs. 1.73 lakh, it goes up against the top trim of the Roadster e-motorcycle.
| Matter Aera | Key Specs |
| Power | 10kW |
| Torque | 52 Nm |
| Battery | 5 kWh |
| Range | 125 km per charge |
| Top Speed | 105 kmph |
| Acceleration | 0-60 kmph in 6 seconds |
| Riding Modes | Eco, City, Sport |
| Braking | Anti-locking, Single-channel ABS |
| Price | Starts at Rs. 1,73,999 |
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Tork Kratos R Electric Motorcycle
Tork Kratos R, the e-motorcycle from Pune-based E2W manufacturer is another strong contender taking on the Ola’s mid-range Roadster electric motorcycle. With its price range starting at Rs. 1.87 lakh, the Kratos R also taken on the top trim of the Ola Roadster which features a 6 kWh battery offering up to 248 km range.
| Tork Kratos R | Key Specs |
| Motor type | Axial Flux – PM electric motor |
| Power | 9 kW |
| Torque | 38 Nm |
| Battery | 4 kWh |
| Range | 105 km per charge |
| Top Speed | 185 kmph |
| Acceleration | 0- 40kmph in 3.5 seconds |
| Braking | Front and rear disc brakes with CBS |
| Riding Modes | Eco, City, and Sport |
| Price | Starts at Rs. 1.84 lakh |
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Oben Rorr Electric Motorcycle
Oben Rorr is another strong contender taking on the Ola Roadster electric motorcycle. This e-motrocycle has. astarting price range of Rs. 1.49 making it a pocket freindly option just like the Roadster EV. The spec-sheer is below.
| Oben Rorr | Key Specs |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Power | 8kW |
| Torque | 52 Nm |
| Battery | 4.4 Kwh |
| Range | 187 km range |
| Top Speed | 100 kmph |
| Acceleration | 0-100 kmph in 3 seconds |
| Braking | Disc brakes at the front and drum at the rear |
| Riding Modes | Eco, City, Havoc |
| Price | Rs. 1.49 lakh |
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Conclusion
Ola Roadster is indeed one of the most exciting e-motorcycle deals which is available in the mid-tier segment. However, the remaining models in this list also offer a good price to spec ratio making them ideal buying options. What gives Ola Roadster an edge above the remaining models is the maximum riding range of up to 248 km per charge which is the highest in the segment.
