Matter Aera Electric Motorcycle: Same Price, Other Options

A price tag of Rs 1,43,999, gives you a buffet of alternatives for Matter’s first electric bike

‘Oye, Aera hain kya? What’s the Matter?’ Get ready to hear this when you tell your friends and family that you’d be spending Rs 1,43,999 to buy the Matter Aera 5000. It won’t matter to them that the Aera is India’s first electric motorcycle with a liquid-cooled motor and battery. They’d even not listen to your counter-arguments of the Aera being India’s first geared electric bike. They’ll just give you the below alternatives, available in the same price range (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

XPulse 200 4V - Rs 1,37,496 

The XPulse 200 4V is a motorcycle that is for sure in every adventure biker’s dream list. With the ability to ride the path less taken, the XPulse 200 4V presents itself to be a very good value-for-money proposition. Lest you forget, you also get the option of making the XPulse 200 4V even more capable by installing a rally kit on it.

Bajaj Pulsar N250 - Rs 1,40,666 

Definitely male. You’d definitely have grown up hearing this term being associated with the Pulsar moniker. Mix this aura with a quarter litre mill, and you’re sure to have a package ready to accentuate your machoness, right? The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is one of the most affordable 250cc naked motorcycles in our market, and one that will help satiate your motorcycling needs.

Yamaha Aerox 155 - Rs 1,40,800 

The convenience of a scooter, with the performance of a 150cc motorcycle. The Yamaha Aerox 155 is a scooter that is bound to turn heads and attract eyeballs wherever it goes. It offers a good balance between form and functionality, and thus presents a compelling case as to why you should consider buying it.

Suzuki Gixxer SF - Rs 1,37,100 

No doubt, faired motorcycles are stunning-looking two-wheelers. You’d always associate supersports to be accompanied with a premium price tag. However, the Suzuki Gixxer SF stands to break that notion. It offers frugality and refinement as you’d expect from a top-notch Japanese motorcycle, while being one of the most affordable faired bikes you can buy in India.

Ola S1 Pro - Rs 1,32,999 

Lets face it, you wound up here because you’re considering buying an electric two-wheeler. Hence, you can consider the Ola S1 Pro, a package offering performance and range, while also boasting of massive underseat storage to add that bit of convenience in your life.