Ather 450X review, road test

The 450X carries forward the older scooter’s steel-aluminium hybrid frame, suspension, brakes and 12-inch wheels. Ather has, however, made the telescopic fork slightly stiffer, making it lighter and quicker to steer. The scooter is predictable and flickable, with the only limiting factor being the range-friendly 90/90-12 tyres. The firmer setup hasn’t affected the ride quality significantly and it does very well over broken patches of tarmac. Even with a pillion, the ride quality remains quite pliant.