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All Bikes/Compare/Niu Nqi Sport vs Ather 450 Apex

Niu Nqi Sport vs Ather 450 Apex

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Niu Nqi Sport vs Ather 450 Apex. Niu Nqi Sport: Approx. 3.7 kW (5 hp) peak power (NOTE: rated continuous power is lower; exact rpm not applicable for hub motor) hp, Approx. 102 kg (wet/curb weight including battery; NOTE: best estimate — verify with official NIU spec sheet) weight, top speed 70 km/h (estimated; NOTE: varies by market and regulatory configuration — some variants limited to 45 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Ather 450 Apex: ~10.6 hp (7.9 kW peak motor output) hp, ~108 kg (curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated; Ather claims 0–40 km/h in ~2.9s), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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Niu Nqi Sport Ather 450 Apex
Horsepower (hp)
hp
10.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
70 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
kg
108 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
Approx. 3.7 kW (5 hp) peak power (NOTE: rated continuous power is lower; exact rpm not applicable for hub motor)
~10.6 hp (7.9 kW peak motor output)
Torque
Approx. 150 Nm at the wheel (hub motor; NOTE: this is wheel torque — motor shaft torque is lower; precise figure not officially published)
26 Nm (peak, at motor — instant delivery)
Top Speed
70 km/h (estimated; NOTE: varies by market and regulatory configuration — some variants limited to 45 km/h)
~100 km/h (estimated; Ather claims 0–40 km/h in ~2.9s)
Weight
Approx. 102 kg (wet/curb weight including battery; NOTE: best estimate — verify with official NIU spec sheet)
~108 kg (curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
N/A — electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 2–3 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
~1.5–1.8 kWh/100km (est. real-world energy consumption; no fuel used — electric vehicle)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Niu Nqi Sport
Niu Nqi Sport
7.0/10

"Smart urban commuter, but battery health determines everything at purchase."

Pros
+Strong acceleration for class
+App battery monitoring transparency
+Solid build quality overall
Cons
Battery degradation kills range
Limited independent mechanic support
Charging infrastructure dependency
Ather 450 Apex
Ather 450 Apex
7.5/10

"Brilliant used buy — if you verify that battery health first."

Pros
+Punchy, responsive Sport mode
+Premium touchscreen connectivity
+Sharp, precise handling
Cons
Battery degradation concerns used
Expensive pack replacement costs
Limited independent service network

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