Head to head
| Konarc S | Rizta S | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom from | ₹99,999 (introductory) | ₹1,21,999 |
| Battery | 2.1 / 2.7 / 3.5 kWh | 2.7 / 2.9 / 3.5 kWh |
| TrueRange | 80 / 100 / 130 km | 100 / 125 km |
| Top speed | 70 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Boot | 31 L | 34 L (+22 L frunk accessory) |
| Front wheel | 14 inch | 12 inch |
| Ground clearance | 16 cm | 15 cm |
| Body | Metal, steel unibody chassis | Plastic panels |
| Drive | Silent Gear Drive | Belt |
| Fastest home charge (0–80%) | 2 hr (combined charger) | 3 hr 25 min (900 W) |
| Kerb weight | 126.5–129 kg | 125 kg |
The Konarc's case
It is cheaper to buy, simpler to look after (one service a year, no belt) and rides rough roads better thanks to its 14-inch front wheel and long-travel suspension. The combined charger gives the fastest home charging in the Ather range. For a single rider on mixed roads, it is excellent value.
The Rizta S's case
The Rizta was designed around two people. Its seat is longer, the pillion gets a backrest as standard, and with the frunk you have 56 litres of storage against the Konarc's 31. It is also 10 km/h faster, which matters on the bypass. If someone rides pillion most days, the Rizta S is worth the extra.
Quick verdict
- Mostly solo, rough roads, tight budget: Konarc S.
- Regular pillion or lots of luggage: Rizta S.
- Both, and budget allows: look at the Rizta Z for SkidControl and Crash Alert.
Questions we get asked
Yes. The Konarc S starts at an introductory ₹99,999 ex-showroom; the Rizta S starts at ₹1,21,999.
The Rizta: a 34 L boot plus the 22 L frunk accessory, against the Konarc's 31 L boot.
The Konarc, thanks to its 14-inch front wheel, 90 mm / 100 mm suspension travel and 16 cm ground clearance.