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Bajaj Chetak 3501 vs River Indie

River Indie Price starts at Rs. 1.43 Lakh which is Rs. 8,499 costlier than base model of Bajaj Chetak 3501 priced at Rs. 1.35 Lakh. In technical specifications, . Bajaj Chetak 3501 is available in 5 different colours while River Indie comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Chetak 3501 vs River Indie can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Chetak 3501 vs Indie

Key Highlights Chetak 3501 StandardIndie STD
Top Speed 73 km/Hr 90 km/Hr
Range 153 km/charge 161 km/charge

Chetak 3501 vs Indie Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Chetak 3501 StandardRiver Indie STD
Rating
13 reviews
61 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj River
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.35 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.43 Lakh Check On Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
Bajaj Chetak 3501 Colors
River Indie Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Drum Disc
Braking Type ... Combine Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 153 km/charge 161 km/charge
Starting Push Button Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 4,648 Chetak 3501 Insurance Rs. 5,825 Indie Insurance
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Torque (motor)
...
26 Nm
No. Of Batteries
1
1
Continuous Power
...
4.5 kW
Motor IP Rating
...
IP67
Drive Type
Hub Motor
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
...
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Braking Type
...
Combine Braking System

Top Speed
73 km/Hr
90 km/Hr

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :-90/100-12
Front :-110/70-14 Rear :-120/70-14
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
...
770 mm
Wheelbase
...
1365 mm
Ground Clearance
...
165 mm
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
...
770 mm
Front Brake Diameter
...
240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
200 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Motor Type
...
PMSM
Additional Features
On Board Charger, Self Cancelling Blinkers, Auto Hazard Light, Glove Box - 5 Ltr
Riding Modes - Eco I Ride I Rush, Glove Box - 12 L, Side Stand Motor Cut Off
Claimed range
153 km/charge
161 km/charge
Call/SMS Alerts
...
Regenerative braking
...
USB charging port
Range
153 km/charge
161 km/charge
Fast Charging
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Range (Eco Mode)
...
110 km/charge
Battery Capacity
3.5 Kwh
4 Kwh
Range (Normal Mode)
...
90 km/charge
Charging Time(0-80%)
3 Hrs
5 Hours
Range (Sport Mode)
...
70 km/charge
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Steel Body
Steel Tubular dual cradle
Body Type
Electric Bikes
Electric Bikes
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
5 Inch TFT With Touch Screen Display
6 Inch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Gradeability
...
18°
Low Battery Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Carry hook
Underseat storage
35 L
43 L
Charger Output
950 W
750 W
Odometer
Digital
Digital
EBS
...
Keyless Ignition
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Chetak 3501
  • Large 35-litre underseat storage
  • Touch enabled TFT console with touch screen sensitivity adjustment
  • New battery pack with better range
River Indie
  • Lots of storage space
  • Torquey enough even in Eco mode
  • Suspension tuned to handle heavy loads
  • Funky and likeable design
Bajaj Chetak 3501
  • Doesn’t get fast charging
  • Design remains unchanged and fails to stand out
  • TecPac needed to unlock full set of features
River Indie
  • Display quality could’ve been better
  • Suspension is on the firmer side with just the rider’s weight
  • Throttle calibration in Rush mode could’ve been smoother

Is River Indie Better Than Bajaj Chetak 3501?

100% users have chosen River Indie over Bajaj Chetak 3501 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 98 users have also rated River Indie and Bajaj Chetak 3501 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Bajaj Chetak 3501 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.

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 Chetak 3501 Indie
Mileage 4.3 5.0
Performance 4.5 5.0
Comfort 4.4 5.0
Maintenance 4.5 5.0
Features 4.5 4.5
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Chetak 3501 vs River Indie?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Chetak 3501 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your bike. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Chetak 3501 vs River Indie?
The Bajaj Chetak 3501 is cheaper than River Indie by Rs. 8,499.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Chetak 3501 vs River Indie?
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Chetak 3501 has better performance.

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