Ather Energy 450X vs Suzuki Access 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Suzuki Access 125 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹55,271 more than the Access 125, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 65% extra.
The 450X takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 6.5/10 for the Access 125.
Category by category
Price
Access 125
The Access 125 starts ₹55,271 lower (₹84,729 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,750 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
The 450X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
450X
450X gets regenerative braking, companion app, over-the-air updates and hill hold and 5 more items.
City manners
Access 125
Access 125 is 5 kg lighter and lower in the seat (773 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
450X
450X comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Access 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Access 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Suzuki's bigger service network matters
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is short city commutes
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Access 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹84,729 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹98,000 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹4,704 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹2,15,614 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | SuzukiAccess 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹84,729 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹2,690 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 124 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 8.3 bhp |
| Torque | — | 10.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 47 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 161 km | — |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 106 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 5.3 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 773 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1260 mm |
| Length | — | 1835 mm |
| Width | — | 680 mm |
| Height | — | 1155 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Drum, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Swing Arm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/100-10 |
450X vs Access 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Access 125?
- The Access 125 is cheaper by ₹55,271 at the base variant (₹84,729 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Access 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹48,900: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹98,000 for the Access 125, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,74,342 for the 450X and ₹2,15,614 for the Access 125, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹41,272 ahead.
