Bajaj Chetak Electric vs Harley-davidson Livewire
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bajaj Chetak Electric vs Harley-davidson Livewire. Bajaj Chetak Electric: 4 hp (3 kW) continuous; approximately 5.5 hp (4.08 kW) peak hp, 118 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 73 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10. Harley-davidson Livewire: 105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak) hp, 251 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bajaj Chetak Electric
Harley-davidson Livewire
Horsepower (hp)
4 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
16 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
73 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
251 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
4 hp (3 kW) continuous; approximately 5.5 hp (4.08 kW) peak
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
Torque
16 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque, electric motor)
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
73 km/h
177 km/h
Weight
118 kg (curb weight)
251 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — Electric vehicle; energy consumption approximately 25–30 Wh/km (real-world estimate)
~6.0 km/kWh equivalent (EPA-rated range approximately 235 km city / 152 km highway on a full charge)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Bajaj Chetak Electric
6.8/10
"Charming urban scooter that demands careful pre-purchase battery inspection."
Pros
+Excellent build quality overall
+IP67 water resistance rating
+Low, confidence-inspiring center of gravity
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Real range disappoints vs claims
−Avoid pre-2022 software gremlins
Harley-davidson Livewire
7.5/10
"A flawed but genuinely exciting machine worth buying at the right price."
Pros
+Brutal, immediate torque delivery
+Surprisingly competent chassis dynamics
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Dealer knowledge often lacking
−Heavy for urban maneuvering
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