Ather 450 vs NIU NQi Sport in Nepal: Price, Range & Specs
Our verdict
The Ather 450 is the cheaper way in at Rs 3.4 lakh, Rs 8,100 less than the NIU NQi Sport (Rs 3.48 lakh). The Ather 450 offers a longer claimed range (122 km vs 90 km). Check the full table below and test both before you decide.
23 Oct 2026
 Ather 450450S |  NIU NQi SportStandard | |
|---|---|---|
| Price & running cost | ||
| Indicative ex-showroom price | Rs 3,39,900 | Rs 3,48,000 |
| Monthly EMI (60% loan, 5 years) | Rs 4,125 | Rs 4,224 |
| Energy cost per km | Rs 0.31 | Rs 0.3 |
| Running cost (1000 km/month) | Rs 305 | Rs 299 |
| Energy cost over 5 years | Rs 18,300 | Rs 17,940 |
| Engine, motor & performance | ||
| Maximum power | 5.4 kW (7.3 PS) | 2.4 kW (3.3 PS) |
| Maximum torque | 22 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Belt drive† | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 55 km/h |
| Fuel, battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 2.9 kWh | 2.1 kWh |
| Range (claimed) | 122 km | 90 km |
| Range test standard | IDC | brand claim |
| AC charging | 0.9 kW | — |
| AC charging time | 4 h | 6 h |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Body type | Scooter | Scooter |
| Length | — | 1,800 mm |
| Width | — | 740 mm |
| Height | — | 1,130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,296 mm† | — |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm† | 130 mm |
| Seat height | 780 mm† | — |
| Kerb weight | 108 kg† | 99 kg |
| Brakes, suspension & tyres | ||
| Front brake | 200 mm disc, triple-piston caliper† | 220 mm dual-piston hydraulic disc |
| Rear brake | 190 mm disc, single-piston caliper† | 180 mm hydraulic disc |
| ABS | CBS (no ABS)† | — |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork† | — |
| Rear suspension | Progressive monoshock† | — |
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 tubeless† | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 tubeless† | 120/70-12 |
| Features & safety | ||
| Colours | Still White, Cosmic Black, Stealth Blue, True Red, Hyper Sand | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | — |
| Warranty distance | 30,000 km | — |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 4 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 80,000 km | — |
| Warranty details | Battery: up to 8 years or 80,000 km (whichever earlier); Eight70 battery warranty is an optional add-on (Rs 9,999 / Rs 12,499 on the 2.9 kWh models); charger 3 years | Battery: four-year guarantee (Nepal brochure) |
Running costs use claimed mileage/range, current fuel and electricity prices and the distance shown; servicing, insurance and resale are not included. The best value in each row is highlighted. Indicative ex-showroom prices on the date shown. Confirm the final price with the dealer before buying. How we calculate this
