Horwin QBB5 vs Horwin SK1 vs Metro Thrill Pro vs Honda ICON e:
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Horwin QBB5
QBB5
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Horwin SK1
SK1
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Metro Thrill Pro
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Honda ICON e:
ICON e:
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 499,000 | Rs 434,000 | Rs 204,000 | Rs 419,900 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | — | 1.47 kWh |
| Electric range | 90 km | 90 km | 110 km | 53 km |
| Electric motor power | 4.5 kW | 2 kW | — | 1.81 kW |
| Charging time | 4 to 6 hours | 4 to 6 hours | 6 to 7 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | — | 72V / 36Ah | 72V / 27Ah | 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 55 km/h | 50 km/h | 55 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | — | — | — | 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm |
| Engine type | — | — | — | In-wheel brushless electric motor |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | 89 kg |
| Seat height | — | — | — | 742 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 155 mm | — | 132 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1360 mm | — | 1298 mm |
| Brakes (front / rear) | — | Disc brakes | Disc / Disc | — |
| Tyre size | — | Front 100/80 R14; rear 120/70 R14 | 10-inch tubeless 6PR | — |
| Warranty | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | NCF: battery 24 months; LFP: battery 36 months; motor 24 months | — |
| Colours | Blue, Black | Silver Orange, Silver Blue, Olive | Black, Grey | White, Black, Red |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear disc brake | No | No | Yes | No |
| Side-stand engine cut-off | No | No | Yes | No |
| Anti-theft alarm | No | No | Yes | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| USB charging port | No | Yes | No | No |
| Tubeless tyres | No | No | Yes | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Reverse assist | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | No | No | No | Yes |
| Other | ||||
| GPS tracking with alarm | No | Yes | No | No |
| LCD display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Tailstock and windscreen | No | Yes | No | No |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 |
Horwin QBB5 vs Horwin SK1 vs Metro Thrill Pro vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Horwin QBB5, Horwin SK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Honda ICON e:?
The Metro Thrill Pro is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Metro Thrill Pro from Rs 204,000, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900, the Horwin SK1 from Rs 434,000 and the Horwin QBB5 from Rs 499,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Horwin QBB5, Horwin SK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Honda ICON e:?
The Metro Thrill Pro NCF goes furthest on electricity (Metro Thrill Pro NCF: 110 km; Horwin QBB5: 90 km; Horwin SK1: 90 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).
Which is more powerful, Horwin QBB5, Horwin SK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Honda ICON e:?
The Horwin QBB5 is the most powerful (Horwin QBB5: 6 hp; Horwin SK1: 3 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Horwin QBB5, Horwin SK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Honda ICON e:?
The Horwin QBB5 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Horwin SK1 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro Thrill Pro NCF has 0 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda ICON e: has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Horwin QBB5, Horwin SK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Honda ICON e: prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
