Comparing the ATHER 450 Apex and the Nightster Special side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the ATHER 450 Apex is available at a price on request, while the Nightster Special is priced at ₹1,400,000. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | — | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | — | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | — | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 7.0 kW | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | — | 18.18 Kmpl |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 100 | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 111.6 | 225 |
| Seat Height | 780 | 715 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Combined braking system & regenerative braking | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 12 | 100/90‑19 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/80 - 12 | 150/80‑16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Aluminum cast, satin black |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.9 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.7 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 5 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.7 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Fast) | 1–1.5h | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 5.45 | — |
| Cluster | — | Digital TFT (102 mm) |
| Color Options | Indium Blue | Whiskey FireVivid BlackBilliard GraySnake Venom |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, navigation, call/music control | — |
| Drive Modes | SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp+ | — |
| Fast Charging Supported | Yes | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | — |
| Fuel System | — | Fuel Injection |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | -0.1 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 7 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | Standard | 189946 | | 1538000 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 157 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | 26 | — |
| Transmission | — | 6‑speed manual |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |
