Ather Rizta vs Honda QC1

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Honda QC1 price starts at Rs. 90,022, which is Rs. 30,637 cheaper than the base variant of Ather Rizta, priced at Rs. 1.21 Lakh. In terms of range, the Rizta offers a claimed 123 km/charge, while the QC1 delivers 80 km/charge. On the performance front, the Rizta uses a 2.9 Kwh battery and the QC1 a 1.5 Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the Rizta and QC1, the Rizta is the better pick for range and charging time, while the QC1 stands out for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Rizta vs QC1 Comparison Summary

Specification Ather RiztaHonda QC1
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.21 LakhRs. 90,022
Range 123 km/charge80 km/charge
Battery capacity 2.9 Kwh1.5 Kwh
Charging time 5.45 Hr6.5 Hr
Kerb weight 125 Kg89.5 Kg

Rizta vs QC1 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ather Rizta S (IDC 123 Km) MonoHonda QC1 STD
Rating
42 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Ather Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.21 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 90,022 Check On Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
Ather Energy Rizta Colors
Honda QC1 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-304 mm,Rear :-304 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 123 km/charge 80 km/charge
Charging Time 5.45 Hr 6.5 Hr
Starting Push Button Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 6,946 Rizta Insurance Rs. 4,043 QC1 Insurance
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Claimed Top Speed
80 km/Hr
50 km/Hr
Motor Torque
22 Nm
77 Nm
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP67
IP67
Dedicated Charger Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Charger Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
No. Of Batteries
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Not Available
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Not Available

0-40 Kmph (sec)
4.7s
9.4s
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
4.7s
9.4s
Scooter Speed
high
high

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
5 Step Adjustable Hydraulic

Tyre Size
Front :-: 90/90-12, Rear :-100/80-12
Front :- 90/90-12, Rear :- 90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-304 mm,Rear :-304 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
780 mm
704 mm
Front Storage Compartment
Not Available
1.45 L
Length*Width*Height
1850*750*1140 mm3
1826*701*1129 mm3
Wheelbase
1285 mm
1275 mm
Length
1850 mm
1826 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
169 mm
Height
1140 mm
1129 mm
Width
750 mm
701 mm
Kerb Weight
125 Kg
89.5 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
200 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
110 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Motor Type
PMSM
BLDC
Motor Power
4.3 kW
1.8 kW
Claimed range
123 km/charge
80 km/charge
Charging network / Battery swapping network
Yes
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Conventional Charging Time
5 Hours 45 Minutes
6 Hours 50 Minutes
Range
123 km/charge
80 km/charge
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Yes
Not Available
Battery Capacity
2.9 Kwh
1.5 Kwh
Charging Time
5.45 Hr
6.5 Hr
Charging Time(0-80%)
6 Hrs 30 Min
4 Hrs 30 Min
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Yes

Frame Type
Not Available
Under Bone
Digital Display Type
DeepView
LCD
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Econ,Standard
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
OTA Updates
Yes
Not Available
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Riding Modes - Default | Eco | SmartEco, Side Stand Motor Cut-Off, 400 mm Water Wading Limit, Auto Hold, Auto Indicator Cut-Off, Guide-Me-Home Lights, FallSafe, Emergency Stop Signal (Dashboard - 8GB Storage, 1 GB RAM, 4G LTE, GNSS with AGPS), (Ather Connect - Tow Notifications, Find My Scooter, Ride Stories, Push Navigation, Alexa Skills)
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not Available
Telematics
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Electric Scooters
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Operating System
Real Time OS
Not Available
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Processor
Cortex Series
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Charging Station Locator
Yes
Not Available
Gradeability
15°
7°
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Yes
Not Available
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
34 L
26 L
Charger Output
350 W
330 W
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Ather Rizta
  • 34-litres of underseat storage can easily hold a 15-inch laptop bag
  • Massive seat has enough space for even the largest riders and pillions
  • Gets lots of cool features such as Google Maps navigation
  • WhatsApp alerts
  • Skid Control and much more
Honda QC1
  • Looks futuristic and elegant, Available in 5 different colour options, Good enough power for short city commutes
Ather Rizta
  • Smart Eco mode feels a bit underpowered and struggles on inclines
  • Design can seem a bit boring to younger buyers
  • Ride quality could have been more plush
Honda QC1
  • Misses out on smartphone connectivity features, Might feel under powered at times with just a 50kmph top speed, Gets a small 1
  • 5kWh battery pack

Is Honda QC1 Better Than Ather Rizta?

100% users have chosen Honda QC1 over Ather Rizta in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 63 users have also rated Honda QC1 and Ather Rizta on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda QC1 has out rated Ather Rizta on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor QC1 Rizta
Mileage 5.0 4.2
Performance 5.0 4.2
Comfort 5.0 4.8
Maintenance 5.0 4.1
Features 5.0 3.9
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Honda QC1 has out rated Ather Rizta on all the rating factors.
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The Honda QC1 is cheaper than Ather Rizta by ₹30,637.
Which bike offers better performance Ather Energy Rizta vs Honda QC1?
As per the users experiences the Ather Rizta has better performance.

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