Ather Energy 450X vs Hero MotoCorp HF Deluxe
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Hero MotoCorp HF Deluxe are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹81,312 more than the HF Deluxe, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 139% extra.
The 450X takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 6/10 for the HF Deluxe.
Category by category
Price
HF Deluxe
The HF Deluxe starts ₹81,312 lower (₹58,688 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹2,580 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 72 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
450X
450X adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the HF Deluxe 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
HF Deluxe
HF Deluxe comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the HF Deluxe 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 absolute lowest budget
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | HF Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹58,688 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹68,200 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹69,325 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹3,272 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹1,58,297 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | Hero MotoCorpHF Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹58,688 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹1,860 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | — | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 65 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | 4 Speed |
| 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 | 110 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 9.1 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1235 mm |
| Length | — | 1965 mm |
| Width | — | 720 mm |
| Height | — | 1045 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 Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Swingarm with 2-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 2.75x18-4PR/42P |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 2.75x18-6PR/48P |
450X vs HF Deluxe: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the HF Deluxe?
- The HF Deluxe is cheaper by ₹81,312 at the base variant (₹58,688 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and HF Deluxe in Delhi?
- About ₹78,700: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹68,200 for the HF Deluxe, 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 ₹1,58,297 for the HF Deluxe, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The HF Deluxe comes out ₹16,045 ahead.
