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Top 5 Electric Bikes You Could Buy Instead of the New Base iPhone Duo
A new iPhone is an easy way to spend serious money. In India, Apple’s current store lists the iPhone 17 at ₹99,900 and the iPhone 17e at ₹79,900, while the newly listed iPhone Duo is positioned at ₹2,99,900. That creates an entertaining question: if you are willing to spend phone money, what electric motorcycle could you buy instead?
The comparison is deliberately playful. A smartphone and a motorcycle solve completely different problems. The bike also demands a licence, insurance, registration, safety gear, charging access, maintenance and a willingness to ride in traffic. The useful takeaway is not that one is universally “better” than the other. It is that a phone-sized discretionary budget can sometimes fund a much more substantial mobility upgrade.
Here are the top 5 high-voltage electric motorcycles that will completely rewire how you commute.
1. Matter Aera 5000
If you're hesitating to go electric because you'll miss the mechanical engagement of shifting gears, the Matter Aera 5000 is your answer. It is famously India's first electric motorcycle to feature a manual 4-speed gearbox, retaining that traditional riding feel. Starting at ₹1.83 Lakh, it delivers a solid 125 km( 172 km IDC range) of real world range and reaches a top speed of 105 kmph. Its price tag aligns almost perfectly with the cost of two base-model flagship phones, giving you true geared performance for the price of standard pocket tech.
2. Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6
Royal Enfield has finally electrified its heritage with the Flying Flea C6. Bringing stunning vintage aesthetics to the EV space, this neo-retro city slicker features a forged aluminum frame, a magnesium battery casing, and a gorgeous girder-style front suspension. While a standard purchase will set you back ₹2.79 Lakh, opting for the Battery-as-a-Service plan lets you drive this 124 kg lightweight icon off the lot for just ₹1.99 Lakh. Offering an IDC range of 154 km, it’s an aggressively priced head-turner built perfectly for daily city commutes.
3. Raptee T30
The Raptee T30 thinks entirely like an electric car. Priced at ₹2.39 Lakh, this high-voltage tourer utilizes an architecture compatible with CCS2 charging stations, meaning you can plug it into public car fast-chargers to juice the battery from 20% to 80% in just 30 minutes. It promises a claimed 200 km of range, and is built for those who want performance alongside robust charging infrastructure, utilizing a 22 kW IPMSM motor to reach a top speed of 135 kmph.
4. Ultraviolette X47
The Ultraviolette X47 Crossover is a masterclass in two-wheeled technology. Positioned as an adventure-ready crossover with 200mm of ground clearance and a starting price of ₹2.49 Lakh, it delivers an impressive range of up to 211 km on a single charge. Most notably, it’s the world's first motorcycle to feature a fully integrated 77 GHz automotive radar system. This aerospace-grade tech actively monitors up to 200 meters around the bike, providing blind-spot detection, lane change assist, and rear collision warnings right to your dash.
5. Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2
If you're willing to double your smartphone budget, the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 is India’s fastest electric motorcycle. Ranging from ₹3.09 Lakh to ₹4.24 Lakh for the top-spec Recon trim, it looks like a stealth fighter and packs a massive 10.3 kWh battery capable of up to 323 km of range for the top-end variant. It hits 0-60 kmph in a blistering 2.8 seconds on its way to a 155 kmph top speed. Armed with 10 levels of regenerative braking and a dynamic traction control system, it offers a level of visceral speed that a glowing rectangular screen could never hope to match.
