River Indie vs Yamaha EC-06

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

River Indie price starts at Rs. 1.43 Lakh, which is Rs. 28,201 cheaper than the base variant of Yamaha EC-06, priced at Rs. 1.71 Lakh. In terms of range, the Indie offers a claimed 163 km/charge, while the EC-06 delivers 169 km/charge. On the performance front, the Indie uses a 4 Kwh battery and the EC-06 a 4 Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the Indie and EC-06, the Indie is the better pick for affordability and charging time, while the EC-06 stands out for range.

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Indie vs EC-06 Comparison Summary

Specification River IndieYamaha EC-06
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.43 LakhRs. 1.71 Lakh
Range 163 km/charge169 km/charge
Battery capacity 4 Kwh4 Kwh
Charging time 8 Hr10 Hr
Kerb weight Not Available132 Kg

Indie vs EC-06 Key Highlights

Basic Info River Indie STDYamaha EC-06 STD
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Brand Name River Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.43 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.71 Lakh Check On Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
River Indie Colors
Yamaha EC-06 Colors
Braking Type Combine Braking System Combine Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 163 km/charge 169 km/charge
Charging Time 8 Hr 10 Hr
Starting Push Button Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 5,778 Indie Insurance Rs. 6,272 EC-06 Insurance
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Claimed Top Speed
90 km/Hr
79 km/Hr
Motor Torque
26 Nm
26 Nm
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP67
IP67
No. Of Batteries
1
1
Continuous Power
4.5 kW
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

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

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers Twin
Telescopic suspension with Hydraulic Dampers
Suspension-Rear
Coil Spring with Hydraulic Dampers Twin
Coil Spring with Hydraulic Dampers

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-14 Rear :-120/70-14
Front :-110/80-14 Rear :-120/70-14
Wheel Size
Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
787 mm
Not Available
Front Storage Compartment
12 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1995*765*1153 mm3
Wheelbase
1365 mm
1354 mm
Length
1996 mm
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
145 mm
Height
Not Available
1153 mm
Width
765 mm
765 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Available
132 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
200 mm
200 mm
Rear Brake Size
200 mm
200 mm

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

Frame Type
Steel Tubular Dual Cradle
Not Available
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Riding Modes - Eco I Ride I Rush
Riding Modes - Economic | Standard | Power
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Assist
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Not Available
Yes
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Electric Scooters
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Gradeability
18°
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
43 L
24.5 L
Charger Output
480W, 750W
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
River Indie
  • Lots of storage space
  • Torquey enough even in Eco mode
  • Suspension tuned to handle heavy loads
  • Funky and likeable design
Yamaha EC-06
  • Gets disc brakes at both ends
  • Comes with larger 14-inch alloy wheels
  • Offers a claimed range of 169km
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
Yamaha EC-06
  • Does not get a TFT console
  • The underseat storage could have been bigger
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