Vlektra Retro vs Crown Electric Knight Rider
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Vlektra Retro
Retro
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Crown Electric Knight Rider
Knight Rider
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|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 279,000 | Rs 295,000 | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | — | 3 kWh | |
| Electric range | 80 km | 100120 km | |
| Electric motor power | 1.5 kW | — | |
| Charging time | 2.5 hours | 4 to 5 hours | |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 24Ah (voltage not stated) | 73.6V / 40Ah | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h | 6070 km/h | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | — | |
| Rear suspension | Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers | — | |
| Dry weight | — | 136 kg | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Drum / dual-piston caliper disc | Disc / Disc, with CBS | |
| Tyre size | Front 2.75/18; rear 90/90-17 | 90/90-12 (front) / 90/90-12 (rear) | |
| Warranty | 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor | Battery 4 years / 48,000 km; motor and controller 3 years / 36,000 km (repairable warranty); body parts 1 year / 12,000 km | |
| Colours | — | Black | |
| Safety | |||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | Yes | Yes | |
| Front disc brake | No | Yes | |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Digital speedometer | Yes | No | |
| Tubeless tyres | No | Yes | |
| Lighting | |||
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail light | Yes | Yes | |
| LED indicators | Yes | No | |
| Daytime running light | Yes | No | |
| Engine & performance | |||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric | |||
| Reverse assist | Yes | No | |
| Other | |||
| NFC unlock | No | Yes | |
| Water resistance (up to 30 cm submersion) | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 6.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Vlektra Retro vs Crown Electric Knight Rider: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Vlektra Retro or the Crown Electric Knight Rider?
The Vlektra Retro is cheaper. It starts at Rs 279,000 ex-factory, Rs 16,000 less than the Crown Electric Knight Rider, which starts at Rs 295,000.
Which has the longer electric range, the Vlektra Retro or the Crown Electric Knight Rider?
The Crown Electric Knight Rider Knight Rider goes furthest on electricity (Crown Electric Knight Rider Knight Rider: 100,120 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km).
Which has more safety features, the Vlektra Retro or the Crown Electric Knight Rider?
The Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features and the Crown Electric Knight Rider Knight Rider has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Vlektra Retro and Crown Electric Knight Rider 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.
