Metro E8S Mountain Climber vs Vlektra Retro vs Zongfa Parkour
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Metro E8S Mountain Climber
E8S Mountain Climber
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Vlektra Retro
Retro
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Zongfa Parkour
ZF-Parkour
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 265,000 | Rs 279,000 | Rs 265,000 | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 2.74 kWh | — | — | |
| Electric range | 125 km | 80 km | 90 km | |
| Electric motor power | — | 1.5 kW | 1.5 kW | |
| Charging time | 6 to 7 hours | 2.5 hours | 3-4 hours | |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 38Ah | 24Ah (voltage not stated) | 60V 30Ah LFP | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h | 70 km/h | 50 km/h | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1900 x 720 x 1080 mm | — | — | |
| Front suspension | — | Telescopic forks | — | |
| Rear suspension | — | Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers | — | |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | — | — | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Disc / Disc | Drum / dual-piston caliper disc | — | |
| Tyre size | 90/90-12 (front) / 100/80-12 (rear), tubeless | Front 2.75/18; rear 90/90-17 | Front 12-inch / Rear 10-inch | |
| Warranty | Battery and motor 24 months | 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor | — | |
| Colours | Red, Grey | — | Blue, White, Red, Cyan, Black | |
| Safety | ||||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | No | Yes | No | |
| Front disc brake | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Side-stand engine cut-off | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Digital speedometer | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Tubeless tyres | Yes | No | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | No | |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | No | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail light | No | Yes | No | |
| LED indicators | No | Yes | No | |
| Daytime running light | No | Yes | No | |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Electric | ||||
| Reverse assist | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Other | ||||
| NFC | Yes | No | No | |
| Traction control system | Yes | No | No | |
| Cruise control | Yes | No | No | |
| Electronic seat unlock | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver seat sensor | Yes | No | No | |
| Dual suspension | No | No | Yes | |
| LED side lights | No | No | Yes | |
| IP-65 sealed LFP battery | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Metro E8S Mountain Climber vs Vlektra Retro vs Zongfa Parkour: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Vlektra Retro and Zongfa Parkour?
The Metro E8S Mountain Climber is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Metro E8S Mountain Climber from Rs 265,000, the Zongfa Parkour from Rs 265,000 and the Vlektra Retro from Rs 279,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Vlektra Retro and Zongfa Parkour?
The Metro E8S Mountain Climber goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S Mountain Climber: 125 km; Zongfa Parkour ZF-Parkour: 90 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km).
Which is more powerful, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Vlektra Retro and Zongfa Parkour?
They are closely matched (Vlektra Retro: 2 hp; Zongfa Parkour ZF-Parkour: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Vlektra Retro and Zongfa Parkour?
The Metro E8S Mountain Climber has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features and the Zongfa Parkour ZF-Parkour 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 Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Vlektra Retro and Zongfa Parkour 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.
