Hit the road on the River Indie electric scooter, and you're in for a treat. The 9 BHP motor delivers exhilarating acceleration, and the riding modes are perfectly calibrated for different needs.
The River Indie is powered by a mid-drive PMSM motor that produces 9 BHP and 26 Nm of torque. The Indie can climb gradients of up to 18 degrees. River claims that the Indie is 1.5 times more durable than other scooters in its class and can last up to 1.5 lakh kilometres. Riding the River Indie is a joy.
The River Indie has three riding modes: Eco, Ride, and Rush, each with its range and top speed limits.
Eco mode: ~120 km range, 50 km/h top speed
Ride mode: ~90 km range, 70 km/h top speed
Rush mode: ~70 km range, 90 km/h top speed
The range for each riding mode is updated based on the rider's weight and usage. Interestingly, the displayed range may not be the actual range available, as it is still under development.
For example, if you start riding the Indie in Rush mode with a full charge, the display will show a range of ~70 km. If you ride very slowly and conservatively, say at 40 km/h, the range will not increase.
Since the range for Rush mode is preset at 70 km, the displayed range will not go above that. If you switch to Eco mode, the displayed range will increase.
Eco mode is perfect for city driving, giving you a generous 120 km range at a limited top speed of 50 km/h. The Indie has a 4 kWh Li-ion battery and comes with an 800W charger that can charge the battery to 80% in five hours.
The River Indie has telescopic front suspension with hydraulic dampeners and twin triple-rate rear springs with hydraulic dampeners. The 14-inch wheels on both front and rear mean that the front tires send noticeable feedback to the handlebar, while the rear suspension is tuned to absorb bumps.
The Indie has disc brakes at both front and rear, with a hydraulic triple-piston 240 mm disc on the front and a hydraulic single-piston 200 mm disc on the rear. Braking is confident and responsive, even under hard braking at high speeds (60-70 km/h).