An innovative tech start-up, Matter has launched a new range of motorcycles christened AERA. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability, Matter sets its sights on revolutionizing the EV industry and driving the transition toward a cleaner, greener future. With a pre-registration price starting from ₹1.44 Lakhs ex-showroom, Matter is all set to impress buyers with its striking design and brilliant riding experience.
Pricing
Matter’s AERA line of motorcycles boasts a wide range of variants, including the AERA 4000, AERA 5000, AERA 5000+, and 6000+. Customers can reserve the AERA motorcycle of their choice with a uniform pre-register price for the AERA 5000 and AERA 5000+ models, set at ₹1,43,999/- and ₹1,53,999/-, respectively, with pricing based on government subsidies and GST regulations. This pricing is applicable for all the states and UTs of India. The AERA line comes in two battery capacities – 5kWh and 6kWh, with the AERA 6000+, set to debut soon with a 6-kWh battery pack. Customers can also take advantage of state government benefits during the registration process.
Features
The AERA range features a contemporary sporty look, and cutting-edge technology in order to cater a wide range of enthusiastic audience. Matter also ensures that the new range of motorcycles will deliver exciting riding pleasure with minimal maintenance costs. In terms of features, the AERA 5000 comes with LED lights, integrated Wi-Fi, 4G, and Bluetooth technology, 7-inch Touchscreen display that acts as an instrument cluster showing various info about bikes such as range, battery consumption, navigation, ride stats, connected bike technology, Accident detection and emergency notification, park assist, welcome lights, battery saving and usage, gear indicator, passive keyless entry, etc.
Powertrain
The AERA range of motorcycles comes with an IP67-rated 5kwh battery pack with a claimed range of 125kms. This bike can be charged within 2 hours with fast charging and 5 hours with normal charging. Matter has plonked in an electric motor that churns out 10kw(13.41hp) of power and a claimed 0-60km/h timing in under 6 seconds. For the first time ever, an electric bike is coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission. In order to keep the powertrain cool, Matter has provided the liquid cooling set-up and IITMS thermal management system. Apart from this, the AERA range is available with standard dual disc brakes for front and rear wheels. Matter is offering a single-channel dual-sensor ABS system to ensure the best braking performance.
Warranty
The newly launched AERA series of bikes under Matter brand comes with 3 years or unlimited km of standard warranty including the bike and battery. Matter is also offering 3 years of Roadside Assistance service and AMC with labor. The AERA 5000+ variants are available with an option of additional bundles consisting of Care+, Lifestyle, and Connected Package. However, the Lifestyle and Connected packages are available as complimentary for pre-booking and promotional periods only.
Official Statement
Mohal Lalbhai, Founder and CEO of Matter Group, said: “AERA truly represents our philosophy to be an agent of change, challenging the status quo through tech innovations. We not only sought to create a mobility solution that defies expectations of what an EV can achieve in India but also create pathways for a wider transition to sustainable means of mobility. While achieving it, we would not like to accept that consumers need to pay a hefty premium to bring about the change. And hence, over the last four years, Matter has built a product from scratch, adopting vertical integration as its core principle and incorporating the invaluable feedback of its consumers. Today we are extremely delighted to make the most futuristic motorbike, the AERA, available to all fellow countrymen at an interesting price and with options to choose from. We are thankful to the motorbikers out there for their response and appreciation towards AERA’s design and technology, and we see that the AERA will be a pivot for a major shift towards EVs, as motorbikers take that one step along with Matter