Side by side
| Rizta Z | Rizta S | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom from | ₹1,36,999 | ₹1,21,999 |
| Motor / top speed | 4.3 kW / 80 km/h | 4.3 kW / 80 km/h |
| Storage | 34 L + 22 L frunk | 34 L + 22 L frunk |
| Dashboard | 7-inch touchscreen | 7-inch DeepView |
| Google Maps | Yes | No |
| Multi-language dash (incl. Tamil) | Yes | No |
| SkidControl | Yes | No |
| Crash Alert | Yes | No |
| Magic Twist | Yes | No |
| Voice on Ather | Yes | No |
| Ather Grid, 10 min (3.5 kWh) | up to 30 km | up to 15 km |
| Seat | Premium dual-tone | Standard black |
| Colour options | 9 | 4 |
The frunk is an accessory on both.
Where the Rizta Z earns its premium
SkidControl keeps the scooter composed when a wheel meets sand, wet paint or a slippery patch — the sort of moment that unsettles a rider with a child on the back. Crash Alert notifies family with your location if a crash is detected. Those two are the reasons we lean towards the Z for families who carry children or elderly parents.
The Tamil-language touchscreen with Google Maps is the other big one, especially for riders who prefer not to read English menus.
Where the Rizta S is the smarter buy
If the scooter mostly does short local trips — school, market, temple — with one rider, the Rizta S gives you every bit of the Rizta's comfort and storage for about ₹15,000 less ex-showroom. Its DeepView display is clear in bright sun, and you still get FallSafe, AutoHold, Reverse Mode, the Emergency Stop Signal and theft alerts.
Our verdict
For a family scooter that regularly carries a pillion, the Rizta Z. For a single rider on a budget who values space over gadgets, the Rizta S. Either way, consider the frunk — it turns 34 litres into 56.
Questions we get asked
They share the body, motor, seat and storage. The Rizta Z adds a touchscreen with Google Maps and a multi-language dashboard, SkidControl, Crash Alert, Magic Twist, Voice on Ather, a premium seat and more colour options.
No. SkidControl is on the Rizta Z.
Yes, range depends on the battery rather than the variant: 123 km IDC on the smaller packs and 161 km on the 3.5 kWh.