Electric scooters are all the rage today and with every passing day, we hear of more new entrants in the electric two-wheeler marketplace. One of the latest start-ups to throw its hat in the ring soon is River, a Bengaluru-based EV start up. Spy images of the River EV have surfaced and it seems to be going in a different direction than most electric two-wheelers in the market.
From these spy shots and the literature on
the manufacturer’s website, the upcoming River electric scooter seems to be
geared towards being a comfortable, commuter-friendly workhorse rather than a
sporty machine. Aspects like the unusual front footpegs, which could be
designed to allow you to position your feet naturally when the floorboard is
loaded with luggage, and the large single-piece seat all reinforce this. The
design of the front apron and the twin LED headlights seem very alike to the
Yamaha Neo’s electric scooter.
The River EV seems to run on larger wheels
(likely 14-inch units) than the 12-inch units normally seen in the e-scooter
space. It gets a single disc brake at either end, with CBS. A simple LCD can be
seen here but what is unusual to see on a commuter-friendly offering is the
presence of a clip-on style handlebar. Although, the upper body position in the
images appears to be more than amenable for daily duties. A centre stand is on
offer here much like the Bajaj Chetak and more recently the Ola S1 Pro.
As of now, no details regarding the
powertrain of the River e-scooter have been revealed.