RIVER INDIE

The River Indie stands out as a distinctive offering in the electric scooter market. But, what makes it unique? We take it for a spin to find out

- STORY : RAHUL GHOSH | PHOTOS : HARVINDER SINGH

River, to begin with, is currently a one-product company. Its sole offering, the Indie, is positioned as a truly unique proposition. It's time we put those claims to the test and find out whether, at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the River Indie is a scooter worth queuing up for.

Man, this is a big scooter! That's the first thought that strikes you the moment you see the Indie in person. Measuring 1,996mm in length, 765mm in width and 1,787mm in height, it dwarfs even something like the Yamaha Aerox, a full-blown maxi-scooter in its own right.

The front end is dominated by twin LED headlamps that lend it a distinctive, almost bug-eyed look. The 14-inch alloy wheels signal intent, as do the chunky telescopic forks. In profile, the Indie's sheer size becomes even more apparent. At the rear, you also get integrated pannier mounts, while the tail section is highlighted by an LED tail lamp.