Yamaha's River Indie-Based Scooter Snapped Testing

NDTV

27-05-2025

Yamaha has been planning to diversify its electric two-wheeler offering in the country. Recently, it was in the news that Yamaha is working to bring a new electric scooter based on the River Indie, which is codenamed RY01. Now, the Yamaha electric scooter is in the final stages of development as it has been spotted testing in Bangalore. Here is what you can expect from the upcoming Yamaha electric scooter.
Yamaha Electric Scooter: Battery Expected
The brand has been tight-lipped about its recent development in powering its electric scooter. However, it is expected to get the same battery pack options as offered by River Indie. It is likely to get a 4.5 kW battery pack along with a 6.7 kW battery as an option.
Yamaha Electric Scooter: Design Expected
The River Indie-based, Yamaha electric scooter has been snapped testing in Bangalore in a camouflaged avatar. However, it does reveal a few of the design highlights that the electric two-wheeler gets. The Yamaha electric scooter gets higher mounted tail lamps (as compared to the River Indie) and redesigned side panels. The rear wheel is exposed along with the rear suspension unit, that gives it a clean look.
While the upcoming electric scooter is based on the River Indie, Yamaha has done some rework to make it look distinctive. The front fascia gets vertically oriented headlamps, from the test mule, it is also evident that the Yamaha electric scooter will ditch the side body work under the seats, as seen in the River Indie scooter.
Yamaha Electric Scooter: Price Expected
The upcoming Yamaha electric scooter is expected to be priced around the Rs 1.45 lakh - Rs 1.50 lakh price bracket. Upon its launch, it will rival the likes of TVS iQube, Ather Rizta, Bajaj Chetak, Hero Vida V1 and the soon-to-be-launched Suzuki e-Access.