At Rs 1,31,905 (ex-showroom, including subsidies) the Ather 450X Gen 3 isn’t cheap. So does it have the performance to back the price it commands?

By Sudipto Chaudhury | Published Mar 31,2023

0-40kmph acceleration - Eco: 10.84 seconds | Ride: 5.88 seconds | Sport: 3.98 seconds | Warp: 3.30 seconds

Eco and Ride modes are usable for commutes and offer decent zippiness

Quicker than a TVS NTorq 125 in Sport and Warp modes

20-50kmph roll-on acceleration - Eco:17.96 seconds | Ride: 6.85 seconds | Sport: 3.91 seconds | Warp: 3.35 seconds

Quicker overtakes in the city than even the Yamaha Aerox 155

Braking | 60-0kmph: 23.17 metres | Disc brake front and rear mean reassuring braking despite no ABS

142km range achieved in Eco sounds brilliant. Realistically, 100km in Ride mode is achievable.

Considering the host of smart features it packs, the Ather 450X Gen 3 remains a good option for an eco-friendly yet sporty daily commuter Ather 450X Gen 3