Spec Comparo: e-Access v Activa-e v Rizta S

We noticed the growing market in the electric two-wheeler space in India and realised that a simple spec comparision would help potential buyers make a better, more informed decision. We chose these three as our contenders as they fall in similar price brackets and come from well-known and established brands in our country

Powertrain

	Activa-e	e-Access	Rizta S (2.9 kWh)
Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	N/A	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Battery	2x 1.5 kWh	3.07 kWh	2.9 kWh
Power (hp)	8.16	5.6	5.8
Torque (Nm)	22	15	22
Range (IDC)	102 km	95 km	123 km

The Activa-e produces the most power among the three and also has a battery that claims to return 102 km off a single charge. The Rizta S (2.9 kWh) has the highest claimed range, 123 km, in this comparison.

Dimensions

	Activa-e	e-Access	Rizta S (2.9 kWh)
Kerb Weight (kg)	118	122	119
Seat Height (mm)	675	765	780
Wheelbase (mm)	1310	1305	1285
Ground clearance (mm)	171	165	165

The e-Access is the heaviest scooter of the three weighing in at 122 kg. The seat height of the Activa-e is the most accessible at 675 mm while the Rizta S has the tallest seat height of 780 mm.

Suspension, brakes and tyres

	Activa-e	e-Access	Rizta S (2.9 kWh)
Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	3-step adjustable damped monoshock	Damped monoshock	Damped monoshock
Front Brake	160-mm disc	N/A mm, disc	220-mm disc
Rear Brake	130-mm drum	Drum	130-mm drum
Front Tyre	90/90-12	90/90-12	90/90-12
Rear Tyre	110/80-12	100/80-12	100/80-12

Though the front suspension on all three are telescopic forks, the rear suspension on the Activa-e is an adjustable unit whereas the e-Access and the Rizta S get non-adjustable monoshocks. There is a combi-brake setup on the Rizta S and it gets a 220-mm disc at the front. The front tyres are the same on all three but the Activa-e gets a 110/80-12 rear tyre whereas the e-Access and the Rizta get 100/80-12 rubber.

Price

	Activa-e	e-Access	Rizta S (2.9 kWh)
Ex-showroom (Delhi)	Rs 1.17 lakh	Rs 1.00-1.20 lakh (estimated)	Rs 1.12 lakh

On the pricing front, the Activa-e costs a bit more than the Rizta-S but we cannot make a definitive conclusion without the final pricing of the e-Access. We look forward to bringing you a detailed comparison once we get our hands on these electric two-wheelers.