Comparing the Bajaj Chetak EV and the Sportster S side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Chetak EV is available at ₹99,900, while the Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. 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 | — | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Electric motor, 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | — | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 20 Nm @ 1,950 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | — | 19.6 Kmpl |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 72 | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | — | 228 |
| Seat Height | 775 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | 130 mm Disc | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Single Sided Leading Link | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90-12 | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 90/100-12 | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED with DRLs (as per official visuals) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.8 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.0 kWh (Series 30) / 3.5 kWh (Series 35) | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.5 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.95 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 3 h 25 mins | — |
| Cluster | Fully digital colored LCD, Bluetooth‑linked, with navigation capability (Series 35) | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Brooklyn BlackHazelnutIndigo MetallicMatte Scarlett Red / Scarlet RedRacing RedPista GreenLime YellowAzure BlueCyber WhiteMatte Coarse GreyMatt GreyMoon White | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Smartphone Connectivity, Navigation, Call Alerts, Music Control, Ride Statistics | — |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Sports | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | — |
| Fuel System | — | Fuel Injection |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 4.2 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | C3001 | 110006 C3503 | 120605 C3502 | 134104 C3501 | 146305 | STD | 1805000 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 152 | — |
| Range (Real World, km) | 120 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Transmission | Single-speed reduction gear | 6‑speed manual |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |
