Ather Energy 450X vs Suzuki Burgman Street 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Suzuki Burgman Street 125 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹33,905 more than the Burgman Street 125, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 32% extra.
The 450X takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 5.5/10 for the Burgman Street 125.
Category by category
Price
Burgman Street 125
The Burgman Street 125 starts ₹33,905 lower (₹1,06,095 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,080 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.
Performance
450X
450X has the better power-to-weight ratio: 77 against 73 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Burgman Street 125
Burgman Street 125 adds combi-brake (cbs) and tubeless tyres that the 450X does not have on any variant.
Warranty
450X
450X comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Burgman Street 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Burgman Street 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Suzuki's bigger service network matters
- your priority is tech-focused commuters
- your priority is style over speed
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Burgman Street 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,06,095 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹1,21,400 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹93,405 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹5,828 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹2,38,133 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | SuzukiBurgman Street 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,06,095 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹3,360 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 124 cc |
| Engine type | — | Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 8.3 bhp |
| Torque | — | 10.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 58.5 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 | 95 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 114 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 5.5 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 775 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1285 mm |
| Length | — | 1880 mm |
| Width | — | 700 mm |
| Height | — | 1140 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Disc, 120 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum, 120 mm |
| 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 | 100/80-12 |
450X vs Burgman Street 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Burgman Street 125?
- The Burgman Street 125 is cheaper by ₹33,905 at the base variant (₹1,06,095 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Burgman Street 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹25,500: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹1,21,400 for the Burgman Street 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 ₹2,38,133 for the Burgman Street 125, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹63,791 ahead.
