What the 450S shares with the 450X
- The same lightweight aluminium chassis and suspension.
- The same brakes: a 200 mm triple-piston front disc and 190 mm rear disc, with combined braking and regeneration.
- The same 90 km/h top speed and the same battery choices (2.9 or 3.5 kWh).
- AutoHold, FallSafe, Reverse Park Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, Theft & Tow alerts and over-the-air updates.
What the 450S does without
| Feature | 450S | 450X |
|---|---|---|
| Peak power / torque | 5.4 kW / 22 Nm | 6.4 kW / 26 Nm |
| 0–40 km/h | 3.9 s | 3.3 s |
| Warp mode | No | Yes |
| Dashboard | 7-inch DeepView | 7-inch touchscreen |
| Google Maps on dash | No | Yes |
| Magic Twist | No | Yes |
| Multi-Mode Traction Control | No | Yes |
| Ather Grid with 3.5 kWh | 15 km / 10 min | 30 km / 10 min |
Who should buy the 450S
Riders who want the 450's handling and brakes, mostly ride in town, and navigate with their phone. The DeepView display is high-contrast and easy to read in Chennai's midday sun. If you are cross-shopping a Rizta S and do not carry a pillion every day, the 450S feels livelier for similar money.
When to stretch to the 450X
If you will miss navigation on the dashboard, ride in the rain a lot (traction control earns its keep from October to December), or use fast chargers regularly with the 3.5 kWh battery, the 450X's extras justify the gap. Our 450X vs 450S comparison sets out both cases.
Questions we get asked
No. The 450S has a 7-inch DeepView display that is not touch-sensitive. The 450X and 450 Apex have touchscreens.
No. Google Maps on the dashboard is available on the 450X, 450 Apex and Rizta Z.
It has the same 90 km/h top speed but less power: 5.4 kW against 6.4 kW, and 0–40 km/h in 3.9 seconds rather than 3.3.