Honda Em1 E vs Bajaj Chetak Electric
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Em1 E vs Bajaj Chetak Electric. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Em1 E
Bajaj Chetak Electric
Horsepower (hp)
1.7 hp
4 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
16 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
73 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
96 kg
118 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
4 hp (3 kW) continuous; approximately 5.5 hp (4.08 kW) peak
Torque
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
16 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque, electric motor)
Top Speed
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
73 km/h
Weight
96 kg (curb weight)
118 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
N/A — Electric vehicle; energy consumption approximately 25–30 Wh/km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10
"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."
Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−40-mile range ceiling reality
−Battery pack replacement costs
−No fast charging capability
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
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