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Vlektra Retro vs Metro E8S PRO vs Horwin SK1 vs Honda ICON e:

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Specification Vlektra Retro price in Pakistan Vlektra Retro Retro Remove Metro E8S PRO price in Pakistan Metro E8S PRO Metro E8S PRO Remove Horwin SK1 price in Pakistan Horwin SK1 SK1 Remove Honda ICON e: price in pakistan Honda ICON e: ICON e: Remove
Price
Ex-factory price Rs 279,000 Rs 330,000 Rs 434,000 Rs 419,900
Powertrain
Type Electric Electric Electric Electric
Battery & charging
Battery — 2.74 kWh — 1.47 kWh
Electric range 80 km 125 km 90 km 53 km
Electric motor power 1.5 kW 2 kW 2 kW 1.81 kW
Charging time 2.5 hours 4-5 hours 4 to 6 hours 7 h 20 min (0–100%)
Battery (volts / amp-hours) 24Ah (voltage not stated) 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 70 km/h 65 km/h 55 km/h 55 km/h
Size & practicality
Dimensions (L × W × H) — 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm — 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm
Engine type — — — In-wheel brushless electric motor
Front suspension Telescopic forks Hydraulic — —
Rear suspension Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers Hydraulic — —
Dry weight — — — 89 kg
Seat height — 740 mm — 742 mm
Ground clearance — 140 mm 155 mm 132 mm
Wheelbase — 1272 mm 1360 mm 1298 mm
Brakes (front / rear) Drum / dual-piston caliper disc Front disc / Rear disc Disc brakes —
Tyre size Front 2.75/18; rear 90/90-17 90/80-12 Tubeless Front 100/80 R14; rear 120/70 R14 —
Warranty 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) —
Colours — Blue, Grey, Silver, White Silver Orange, Silver Blue, Olive White, Black, Red
Safety
Combined braking system (CBS) Yes No No No
Front disc brake No Yes No No
Rear disc brake Yes Yes No No
Anti-theft alarm No Yes No No
Comfort & convenience
Self start No Yes No No
Digital speedometer Yes Yes No No
USB charging port No No Yes No
Tubeless tyres No Yes No No
Alloy wheels No Yes Yes No
Lighting
LED headlight Yes Yes No No
LED tail light Yes Yes No No
LED indicators Yes No No No
Daytime running light Yes No No No
Engine & performance
Riding modes Yes Yes Yes No
Electric
Regenerative braking No Yes No No
Reverse assist Yes Yes Yes No
Battery level indicator No Yes No Yes
Fast charger included No Yes No No
Riding range display No Yes No No
Other
Keyless start No Yes No No
Remote unlock No Yes No No
Smart colourful digital dashboard No Yes No No
32-litre under-seat storage No Yes No No
Energy monitoring meter No Yes No No
Low wind-resistant aerodynamic body 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 6.8/10 6.6/10 6.6/10 6.8/10

Vlektra Retro vs Metro E8S PRO vs Horwin SK1 vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?

The Vlektra Retro is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Vlektra Retro from Rs 279,000, the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900 and the Horwin SK1 from Rs 434,000.

Which has the longer electric range, Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?

The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Horwin SK1: 90 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).

Which is more powerful, Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?

They are closely matched (Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Horwin SK1: 3 hp; Vlektra Retro: 2 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp).

Which has more safety features, Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?

The Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S PRO 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 Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO, 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.

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