Ather Energy 450X vs Hero MotoCorp Destini Prime
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Hero MotoCorp Destini Prime are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹62,387 more than the Destini Prime, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 80% 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 6/10 for the Destini Prime.
Category by category
Price
Destini Prime
The Destini Prime starts ₹62,387 lower (₹77,613 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,980 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
450X
450X adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Destini Prime does not have on any variant.
Features
450X
450X gets regenerative braking, companion app, over-the-air updates and hill hold and 5 more items.
Warranty
Destini Prime
Destini Prime comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Destini Prime if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is daily commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Destini Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹77,613 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹90,200 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹91,475 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹4,328 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹2,03,503 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | Hero MotoCorpDestini Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹77,613 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹2,460 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 124.6 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 9 bhp |
| Torque | — | 10.4 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 49.5 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 | 85 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 115 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 5 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 778 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1245 mm |
| Length | — | 1809 mm |
| Width | — | 729 mm |
| Height | — | 1154 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Single Coil Spring Hydraulic Type |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/100-10 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/100-10 |
450X vs Destini Prime: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Destini Prime?
- The Destini Prime is cheaper by ₹62,387 at the base variant (₹77,613 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Destini Prime in Delhi?
- About ₹56,700: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹90,200 for the Destini Prime, 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 ₹2,03,503 for the Destini Prime, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹29,161 ahead.
