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Matter Aera: INDIA’S FIRST GEARED ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

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Matter Aera: INDIA’S FIRST GEARED ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

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Matter Aera became a touted talk among the Indian bikers. It is India’s first electric motorcycle to feature a gearbox. May 17 was Matter Aera 5000 Launch Date. Ahmedabad-based start-up Matter Motor officially announced the EV’s arrival date in the Indian market. The company is a subsidiary of Matter Energy. Expectedly, it is facing some fierce yet indirect rivalry from other electric bikes including TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X and Ola S1 Pro.

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Breaking News

  • Matter Aera was launched on May 17 in India.
  • It is the first electric bike with a gearbox to be launched in India. Most electric vehicles have an electronic gearbox to imitate the functioning of a mechanical gearbox.
  • The company has unveiled two models of Matter Aera – 5000 and 5000+.  
  • 2 colour options are available.
  • Interested buyers can book the bike through the company’s website and Flipkart’s ecommerce platform as well.
  • The company announced there would be special early bird offers for customers in booking area.
  • Matter Aera 5000 top speed is in the real-world range of 125km.
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Matter Aera was initially made available in 25 cities across India. These cities are Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Bhubaneswar and Guwahati among others. The premium two-wheeler is highly expected to be serving in the high-end electric bike segment.

Matter Aera Bike Price in India

Matter Aera 5000 has got a price tag of Rs. 1.44 lakh while its 5000+ siblings is priced 1.54 lakhs. All prices include FAME II subsidies and exclude additional state subsidies.

The company claims that Matter Aera can pick up speed from 0 to 60 in just 5 seconds.

Matter Aera Spec Sheet

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Matter Aera 5000 features are highly impressive. Matter Aera flaunts off an unmistakably street-fighter look. Youthful design cues make it look smart. The bike exudes a sporty aura. The bike is designed especially for younger buyers.

The bike sports a sharp LED headlight, a split seat setup, a sculpted tank and side panels. Trellis frame is slightly exposed, with the battery and the motor anchored in between. Matter EV gets a uniquely designed alloy wheel design.

Both models get a thumping power kick from a 10kW motor connected to a 5kWh fixed battery. As per the company’s claim, both the variants have a 125km range. The bike features a liquid-cooling system to keep the EV going at optimum temperature. The motor comes up with a four-speed gearbox. The bike offers three riding modes – Sport, City and Eco. It gets a 100% digital instrument-console that supports smartphone connectivity for making calls, message alerts, navigation, and riding statistics. Other features include OTA updates, keyless operations etc. The bike gets a small storage space at its front.