Ather Konarc S vs Ather Rizta S: Which One Is For Whom

Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer Ather Energy has recently launched the Konarc electric scooter at a starting price of Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). It is based on an all-new platform and gets a host of new features and hardware updates. Here’s how the Ather Konarc S 161 km compares to the top-spec Ather Rizta S to help you decide which scooter is right for you.

Price

Both scooters are priced the same, so price shouldn’t be the deciding factor when picking between the two Ather scooters.

Design

The Ather Konarc gets a simple and minimalist design with new metal body panels, which add to its premium appeal. Its headlight is mounted on the handlebar instead of the apron, giving it a more conventional family scooter look.

The Rizta, on the other hand, gets a fibre body with the headlight mounted on the apron, giving it a more modern appearance. Both scooters get spacious single-piece seats, which should offer good comfort for both the rider and pillion.

Overall, the Rizta will appeal more to those looking for a modern-looking scooter, while the Konarc is better suited for buyers who prefer a more conventional family scooter design

Motor And Battery

 

Specifications	Ather Konarc S 161 km	Ather Rizta S 161 km
Battery Capacity	3.5 kWh	3.5 kWh
Range (IDC)	161 km	161 km
Motor Power (Peak)	4.7 kW	4.3 kW
Motor Torque (Peak)	16 Nm	22 Nm
Claimed Top Speed	70 kmph	80 kmph
Charging Speed (0-80%)	5 hours 40 minutes (Onboard charger)  3 hours 10 minutes (Combined)	3 hours 30 minutes

Both scooters offer the same claimed IDC (Indian Driving Condition) range of 161 km, but there are some key differences in their powertrains. The Konarc gets a more powerful motor but produces less torque, while the Rizta gets a slightly smaller motor with higher torque output.

The Rizta also has a higher top speed of 80 kmph, compared to the Konarc’s 70 kmph, giving it an upper hand when it comes to outright performance.

Another major difference is the charging setup. The Konarc gets a 450 W onboard charger, which reduces the need for a bulky charging cable, but it also charges the scooter slowly. 

However, it also comes with an additional 450 W charger, allowing a combined charging capacity of 900 W for faster charging. The Rizta, on the other hand, comes with a more powerful 900 W charger, which charges the scooter in almost the same time as the Konarc when both chargers are used.

In short, the Rizta has a higher top speed and more torque, while the Konarc offers a more powerful motor and a flexible charging setup.

Features

 

Specifications	Ather Konarc S 161 km	Ather Rizta S 161 km
Display	7-inch Segmented LCD	7-inch Segmented LCD
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ride Modes	Smart Eco, Eco, Power	Zip, Smart Eco
Turn-by-turn Navigation	Yes	Yes
Ather Stack Pro	Enabled	Enabled
Music Controls	Yes	Yes
Reverse Mode	Yes	Yes
Air Walk	Yes	Yes
Auto Hold	Yes	Yes
OTA Updates	Yes	Yes
Find My Scooter	Yes	Yes
Remote Charging Status	Yes	Yes

The Ather scooters are almost identical when it comes to features. Both scooters come enabled with AtherStack Pro, which enables features like over-the-air updates, Find My Scooter, remote charging status, and access to the Ather app.

The only major difference between the scooters is in the riding modes. The Konarc gets 3 riding modes: Smart Eco, Eco, and Power, while the Rizta gets Eco and Zip riding modes.

Overall, both scooters offer a similar set of features, with the main difference being their riding modes.

Underpinnings

Both scooters share similar suspension hardware with a telescopic fork, a monoshock, a disc brake at the front, and a drum brake at the rear. The Rizta has a slightly bigger boot capacity than the Konarc, which should make it more practical 

The major difference is in the wheel sizes, where the Konarc gets a bigger 14-inch wheel at the front, which should make it better at dealing with bad roads. The Konarc also has a significantly longer wheelbase than the Rizta, which should make it more stable at high speeds.

In short, the Konarc’s bigger front wheel and longer wheelbase should give it an edge in ride comfort and stability over the Rizta.

BikeDekho Says

The Ather Konarc S and Rizta S 3.5 kWh are evenly matched on paper. However, the Konarc gets a more powerful motor, a larger front wheel, a longer wheelbase and metal body panels, while the Rizta has a higher top speed, more torque and slightly more boot space. 

Ultimately, the choice between the two will come down to what you prioritise, with the Konarc offering better hardware and stability, while the Rizta having better performance and practicality.