Bajaj Chetak vs River Indie

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Bajaj Chetak price starts at Rs. 1.19 Lakh, which is Rs. 26,729 cheaper than the base variant of River Indie, priced at Rs. 1.46 Lakh. In terms of range, the Chetak offers a claimed 131 km/charge, while the Indie delivers 163 km/charge. On the performance front, the Chetak uses a 3 Kwh battery and the Indie a 4 Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the Chetak and Indie, the Chetak is the better pick for affordability, while the Indie stands out for range.

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Chetak vs Indie Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj ChetakRiver Indie
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.19 LakhRs. 1.46 Lakh
Range 131 km/charge163 km/charge
Battery capacity 3 Kwh4 Kwh
Charging time Not Available8 Hr

Chetak vs Indie Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Chetak C3001River Indie STD
Rating
29 reviews
65 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj River
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.19 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.46 Lakh Check On Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
Bajaj Chetak Colors
River Indie Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System 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 131 km/charge 163 km/charge
Charging Time Not Available 8 Hr
Starting Push Button Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 4,365 Chetak Insurance Rs. 7,329 Indie Insurance
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Claimed Top Speed
70 km/Hr
90 km/Hr
Motor Torque
Not Available
26 Nm
Motor Waterproofing Rating
Not Available
IP67
No. Of Batteries
1
1
Continuous Power
Not Available
4.5 kW
Drive Type
Hub Motor
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Front Brake
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Combine Braking System

0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
3.7s
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
3.7s
Scooter Speed
high
high

Suspension-Front
Single Sided Leading Link
Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers Twin
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
Coil Spring with Hydraulic Dampers Twin

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :-90/100-12
Front :-110/80-14 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
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
775 mm
787 mm
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
12 L
Length*Width*Height
1914*725*1142 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1365 mm
Length
1914 mm
1996 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
165 mm
Height
1142 mm
Not Available
Width
725 mm
765 mm
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
130 mm
200 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
200 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Motor Type
BLDC
PMSM
Motor Power
Not Available
6.7 kW
Claimed range
131 km/charge
163 km/charge
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative braking
Not Available
Yes
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Conventional Charging Time
Not Available
8 Hours
Range (Mode 1)
Not Available
110 km/charge
Range (Mode 2)
Not Available
90 km/charge
Range (Mode 3)
Not Available
70 km/charge
Range
131 km/charge
163 km/charge
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Fast Charging Time
Not Available
5 Hours
Charging at Home
Yes
Yes
Battery Capacity
3 Kwh
4 Kwh
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Charging Time
Not Available
8 Hr
Charging Time(0-80%)
2 Hrs 55 Min
Not Available
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Not Available
Boot Light
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Steel Body
Steel Tubular Dual Cradle
Digital Display Type
Monochrome LCD
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Eco,Sport
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Self Cancelling Blinkers, Guide Me Home Lights
Riding Modes - Eco I Ride I Rush
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Body
Steel
Not Available
Reverse Assist
Yes
Yes
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Electric Scooters
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Gradeability
Not Available
18°
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
35 L
43 L
Charger Output
750 W
480W, 750W
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Chetak
  • 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
  • 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?

79% users have chosen River Indie over Bajaj Chetak in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 128 users have also rated River Indie and Bajaj Chetak on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences River Indie is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Bajaj Chetak is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
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 Indie
Mileage 4.3 4.8
Performance 4.5 4.8
Comfort 4.4 4.9
Maintenance 4.5 4.6
Features 4.4 3.2
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Bajaj Chetak Vs River Indie FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Chetak vs River Indie?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Chetak is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But River Indie is better on the grounds of features.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Chetak vs River Indie?
The Bajaj Chetak is cheaper than River Indie by ₹26,729.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Chetak vs River Indie?
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Chetak has better performance.

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