OLA Roadster X

The Roadster X is renowned as a highly affordable electric bike. It fills the gap between basic electric scooters and expensive premium electric motorcycles. The top speed of this Ola bike is up to 118 kmph. However, on Indian road conditions, it can go up to 90 to 95 kmph. 

The electric bike has a drum brake setup along with the first in the segment Brake by Wire single ABS braking system. This setup uses electronic sensors to deliver quick brake response while reducing mechanical wear on the braking components.

• The bike features a all LED lighting setup including a sleek headlight, sharp taillight, and DRLs. These make the bike’s look more high tech and make evening rides much safer.

• It comes built with a double cradle frame that holds the components tightly together while giving the bike a classic, muscular motorcycle stance.
• The riders might also love the 5 distinctive Ola Roadster X colour options, including Ceramic White, Metallic Black, Industrial Silver, Stellar Blue, and Pine Green. All these shades enhance the overall look of the bike.
• The street bike setup includes 18 inch alloy wheels on both ends that look sporty and offer better grip on tarmac. Moreover, the tubeless tyres reduce the worry of sudden flats while riding through messy city roads.

• The bike is available in 3 distinct battery variants, which include a 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, and 4.5 kWh.
• The certified riding range is highly impressive, offering 140 km of range on the base variant. The mid option offers 196 km of range, while the top variant can go up to 252 km on a single charge.
• A powerful 7 kW mid drive motor pushes the bike forward, providing massive acceleration that feels quick and punchy.
• Leaving the city traffic behind becomes easier with this EV bike as it can go from 0 to 40 km/h in just 3.1 seconds.
• The standard home charging time is around 5.9 hours for the largest pack, though the 3.5 kWh battery drops that down to 4.6 hours from 0 to 80%.
• It includes a smart regenerative braking system that recovers energy whenever you slow down, sending power back into the battery to extend your trip.

• The 777 mm seat height allows shorter riders and beginners to place both feet flat on the ground comfortably during traffic stops.

• Its kerb weight is 123.4 kg, which keeps the bike feeling light enough to lean into corners with confidence.
• The underbody stays safe from scrapes as it has 180 mm ground clearance that handles speed breakers easily.
• It also manages uneven terrain with ease using a telescopic front suspension and a twin shock suspension at the rear.
• The drum brakes at both ends are adequate for low speed braking but lack during high speed stops. However, the brake by wire system reduces stopping distance, keeping the rider safe.

• The dashboard features a 4.3 inch color LCD display that reads out your current speed, trip details, and battery life clearly. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity that links straight to your phone for navigation and call & SMS alerts.

• It features 3 distinct riding modes: Eco, Normal, and Sports. The Eco mode maximises range, Normal mode balances speed and energy use. While the Sports mode offers fast acceleration, it utilises maximum battery.
• The system stays fresh over time by accepting Over The Air (OTA) updates that fix bugs and add software features automatically.
• It includes a built in Krutrim voice assistant that lets you control basic settings using simple voice commands.

The Ola Roadster X is an absolute game changer for people who want an electric motorcycle without spending more. Starting at an ex showroom price of just Rs. 79,999, the price can go up to Rs. 99,999. It directly competes with some other popular electric bike models like Oben Rorr EZ. The Roadster X offers a range of 140 km/charge; the Rorr EZ can go up to 175 km on a single charge. However, the Roadster X beats the Rorr EZ in terms of speed by a margin of around 10 to 15 kmph. 
 

Overall, the Ola Roadster X can be a great option for buyers who want a high performing electric bike under the budget of Rs. 1 lakh.