Horwin QBB5 vs Metro E8S Mountain Climber vs Horwin SK1 vs Honda ICON e:

Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.

Show differences only

Specification	Horwin QBB5 QBB5 Remove	Metro E8S Mountain Climber E8S Mountain Climber Remove	Horwin SK1 SK1 Remove	Honda ICON e: ICON e: Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 499,000	Rs 265,000	Rs 434,000	Rs 419,900
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Battery & charging
Battery	—	2.74 kWh	—	1.47 kWh
Electric range	90 km	125 km	90 km	53 km
Electric motor power	4.5 kW	—	2 kW	1.81 kW
Charging time	4 to 6 hours	6 to 7 hours	4 to 6 hours	7 h 20 min (0–100%)
Battery (volts / amp-hours)	—	72V / 38Ah	72V / 36Ah	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	60 km/h	55 km/h	55 km/h
Size & practicality
Dimensions (L × W × H)	—	1900 x 720 x 1080 mm	—	1796 x 680 x 1085 mm
Engine type	—	—	—	In-wheel brushless electric motor
Dry weight	—	—	—	89 kg
Seat height	—	—	—	742 mm
Ground clearance	—	145 mm	155 mm	132 mm
Wheelbase	—	—	1360 mm	1298 mm
Brakes (front / rear)	—	Disc / Disc	Disc brakes	—
Tyre size	—	90/90-12 (front) / 100/80-12 (rear), tubeless	Front 100/80 R14; rear 120/70 R14	—
Warranty	Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published)	Battery and motor 24 months	Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published)	—
Colours	Blue, Black	Red, Grey	Silver Orange, Silver Blue, Olive	White, Black, Red
Safety
Front disc brake	No	Yes	No	No
Rear disc brake	No	Yes	No	No
Side-stand engine cut-off	No	Yes	No	No
Comfort & convenience
USB charging port	No	No	Yes	No
Tubeless tyres	No	Yes	No	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
NFC	No	Yes	No	No
Traction control system	No	Yes	No	No
Cruise control	No	Yes	No	No
Electronic seat unlock	No	Yes	No	No
Driver seat sensor	No	Yes	No	No
GPS tracking with alarm	No	No	Yes	No
LCD display	No	No	Yes	No
Tailstock and windscreen	No	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	6.5/10	7.1/10	6.6/10	6.8/10

Horwin QBB5 vs Metro E8S Mountain Climber vs Horwin SK1 vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Horwin QBB5, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?

The Metro E8S Mountain Climber is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Metro E8S Mountain Climber from Rs 265,000, 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, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?

The Metro E8S Mountain Climber goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S Mountain Climber: 125 km; Horwin QBB5: 90 km; Horwin SK1: 90 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).

Which is more powerful, Horwin QBB5, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 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, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?

The Horwin QBB5 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S Mountain Climber has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Horwin SK1 has 0 airbags and 0 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, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 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.

Compare different bikes

Horwin QBB5 vs Metro E8S Mountain Climber vs Horwin SK1 vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers

Most compared bikes this month