MATTER OF FACT

The Matter Aera is a bike that tries to wear two hats. But is it a genius move, or just a gimmick?

- KARAN MATHUR

The Indian two-wheeler industry has reached a point where basic features and decent performance just won't cut it anymore. You need innovation. You need out-of-the-box, experimental ideas. At least, that's what Matter Motors wanted us to believe when they introduced the Aera. And, to be fair, they're right. It's certainly different – a conventional EV motor paired with a traditional mechanical transmission. Intrigued? So was I. But hold off on planning those EMIs just yet, because the Matter Aera isn't quite the revelation I expected it to be.

CURIOUS STYLING, IMPRESSIVE FEATURES

If first impressions are also your last impressions, then the Matter Aera makes quite the entrance. Sharp styling, a butch stance, dazzling LEDs – all wrapped up in a familiar motorcycle silhouette. It knows how to tug at an enthusiast's heartstrings. One of its standout bits has to be the integrated LED blinkers, which don't just look cool but also give the Aera a sleeker profile.