Bhai, imagine zipping through Mumbai’s traffic, gears shifting like a desi petrol bike, but it’s silent—that’s the Matter Aera 5000+ for you! This ₹1,93,800 electric beast from Ahmedabad’s Matter is the world’s first geared electric motorcycle, and I’m totally floored. After thrashing it through potholes, chai stops, and open highways in Eco, City, and Sport modes, I’ve got the full lowdown on its tadka-wala performance, style, and tech. Is this fatafati bike worth your paisa? Let’s dive into my Matter Aera 5000+ review for India and find out!
Quick Specs & Price
The Matter Aera 5000+ is a premium electric bike priced at ₹1,93,800, with the base Aera 5000 at ₹1,83,000. It packs a 5 kWh battery with a claimed 172 km range (125 km real-world in Indian traffic) and an 11.5 kW motor hitting 105 km/h. With a four-speed gearbox, 168 kg weight, and 790 mm seat height, it feels like a Pulsar 180 but with electric vibes. Charging takes 5 hours with the portable charger or 30 minutes for 0-80% with Matter’s fast chargers—perfect for India’s hustle.
Why It’s a Game-Changer
The Matter Aera 5000+ isn’t just another electric bike—it’s a proper desi revolution. What makes it stand out is its four-speed gearbox, a first for electric bikes, giving you that petrol-wala maza when you shift gears. I felt like I was riding a classic Apache, but without the engine roar. Its liquid-cooled motor and battery keep things cool, even in Delhi’s summer heat, making it last longer. And get this—Matter offers a lifetime battery warranty for up to 15 years or 75% capacity, a total game-changer for Indian riders worried about battery replacement costs. The 7-inch touchscreen with 4G connectivity is like having a smartphone on your bike, perfect for navigating India’s chaotic roads.
- 🛵 Gear Magic: Four-speed manual feels like a petrol bike.
- ⚡ Cool Tech: Liquid cooling boosts battery and motor life.
- 📱 Smart Ride: 4G touchscreen with lifetime battery warranty.
Riding on Indian Roads
I hopped onto the Aera 5000+ in Bengaluru’s traffic, and bhai, it felt like a premium 180cc bike—solid, heavy, and ready to roll. In Eco mode, I cruised at 40 km/h in second gear with a friend riding pillion, hitting 60 km/h in fourth on a flyover. Starting and stopping was a breeze—no clutch needed, just twist the throttle—but shifting gears gave that desi bike ka kick. In City mode, the torque surged, letting me zip to 70 km/h in third gear, dodging autos and potholes like a pro. Then I switched to Sport mode—kya baat hai! I blasted to 90 km/h in fourth, with 0-40 km/h in 2.8 seconds feeling like a mini-rocket on MG Road.
The engine braking was a tad soft compared to petrol bikes, with a slight delay when downshifting in Sport mode, but it didn’t mess with my vibe. Braking was sharp with single-channel ABS up front, though the rear wheel locked briefly during a sudden stop near a chai stall—still, the bike stayed steady. With 183 mm ground clearance, it tackled India’s bumpy roads like a champ, and the telescopic forks and dual rear shocks smoothed out craters, though a mono-shock would’ve added extra tadka for track days. This bike’s a beast for city commutes or highway dashes to the nearest dhaba.
Design & Build for India
The Aera 5000+ looks like a desi streetfighter ready to rule India’s roads. Its naked design with LED DRLs and indicators tucked into the shrouds screams style—perfect for showing off at Marine Drive. The 100/80-17 front and 130/70-17 rear MRF tires grip wet roads, and tire pressure stickers (33 PSI) show Matter’s love for detail. The double cradle frame feels like it could survive a monsoon flood, and the chain drive adds that performance ka josh. A liquid-cooled radiator with a fan gives it a sci-fi edge, while the tire hugger with LED indicators keeps the rear sleek. At 790 mm seat height, my 5’7” frame was comfy, but the dual rear shocks felt slightly less sporty than a mono-shock for aggressive leans. This bike’s built for India’s chaos.
- 🛵 Street Style: LED DRLs and sleek design turn heads.
- ⚡ Tough Build: Double cradle frame handles potholes.
- 📱 Desi Grip: MRF tires with pressure guides for Indian roads.
Tech for the Desi Rider
The Aera 5000+ is a tech mela for Indian riders. Its 7-inch touchscreen is super crisp, showing battery health (60% during my ride), range, and gear status. With 4G connectivity, I used Mappls navigation to dodge Delhi’s traffic jams—no phone mount needed. I played with brightness and switched between dark and light themes for night rides. A 24-second health check gave me battery temperature and voltage stats, perfect for geeks like me. You can mute indicator or park assist sounds for a quieter ride through quiet zones. The 3.5L boot holds the portable charger (5 hours for 0-80%), and fast charging hits 80% in 30 minutes at Matter’s stations. The lifetime battery warranty means no tension about battery costs, even after 15 years of chai runs.
- 🛵 Smart Screen: 7-inch touch with 4G navigation.
- ⚡ Fast Charge: 30 minutes to 80% on Matter’s network.
- 📱 No Tension: Lifetime battery warranty for Indian riders.
Who Should Buy It
The Aera 5000+ is for Indian riders who want petrol-bike ka maza with electric savings. It’s perfect for city commuters in Mumbai or Bengaluru, with a 125 km range covering daily office runs and evening chai stops. Bikers craving gear-shifting thrills and 105 km/h sprints will love its performance, while tech-savvy riders will geek out over the touchscreen and 4G connectivity. Eco-conscious desi riders get a premium electric with a lifetime battery warranty for zero stress. If you’re on a budget or need rear ABS for safer braking in chaotic traffic, you might consider cheaper options, but this bike’s for those chasing style and josh.
Vs. Rivals in India
The Aera 5000+ goes head-to-head with Indian favorites like the Super Soco TC Hunter (₹1,68,000) and Revolt RV400 (₹1,51,200). Its 172 km IDC range (125 km real-world) beats the Super Soco’s 100 km and slightly edges the Revolt’s 150 km (100 km real). The 11.5 kW motor and 105 km/h top speed outshine the Super Soco’s 5 kW and 95 km/h, and the Revolt’s 3 kW and 85 km/h. That four-speed gearbox gives it a unique desi tadka neither rival can match. But the Super Soco and Revolt are cheaper, and the Revolt’s dual-channel ABS offers better braking safety for India’s unpredictable roads. The Aera 5000+ is the premium choice for performance and tech.
| Feature | Matter Aera 5000+ | Super Soco TC Hunter | Revolt RV400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (INR) | ₹1,93,800 | ₹1,68,000 | ₹1,51,200 |
| Range (km) | 172 (125 real) | 100 | 150 (100 real) |
| Top Speed | 105 km/h | 95 km/h | 85 km/h |
| Motor | 11.5 kW | 5 kW | 3 kW |
| Gears | 4-speed manual | None | None |
Verdict
The Matter Aera 5000+ is a desi dhamaka—a geared electric bike that feels like a petrol ka sher but runs on silence. Its 125 km range is perfect for Indian commutes, and the lifetime battery warranty kills all battery worries. At ₹1,93,800, it’s pricier than rivals, but the fast charging and 7-inch touchscreen make it a steal. I’d love rear ABS and a mono-shock for extra tadka, but this bike’s got my heart. Want a fatafati ride? Test-ride the Aera 5000+ and feel the josh! Comment your vibe below, bhai!
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The Aera 5000+’s gears give you that petrol-bike maza, letting you shift for control and fun, unlike gearless electrics.
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