Ather Energy 450X vs TVS Sport
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and TVS Sport are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹74,286 more than the Sport, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 113% extra.
The 450X takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 6.5/10 for the Sport.
Category by category
Price
Sport
The Sport starts ₹74,286 lower (₹65,714 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹2,360 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 Sport 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
Sport
Sport 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 Sport if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where TVS's bigger service network matters
- your priority is absolute lowest running cost
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹65,714 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹77,100 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹64,300 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹3,700 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹1,62,600 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | TVSSport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹65,714 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹2,080 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 109.7 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 8.1 bhp |
| Torque | — | 8.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 80 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 | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 10 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 175 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | — | 1950 mm |
| Width | — | 705 mm |
| Height | — | 1080 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum, 110 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | SBT |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | 5 Step adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 2.75-1741P |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 3.00-1750P |
450X vs Sport: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Sport?
- The Sport is cheaper by ₹74,286 at the base variant (₹65,714 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Sport in Delhi?
- About ₹69,800: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹77,100 for the Sport, 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 ₹1,62,600 for the Sport, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Sport comes out ₹11,742 ahead.
