Road King RK70 Hybrid vs Vlektra Retro
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Road King RK70 Hybrid
RK70 Hybrid |
Vlektra Retro
Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 290,000 | Rs 279,000 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Electric range | 100 km | 80 km |
| Electric motor power | 1.2 kW | 1.5 kW |
| Charging time | — | 2.5 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 60V 34Ah (lithium iron phosphate) | 24 Ah |
| Performance & drive | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||
| Engine type | — | 1,500 W electric hub motor, 100 Nm |
| Front suspension | — | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | — | Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Drum / drum | Drum / Dual-piston caliper disc |
| Tyre size | 2.25-17 (front) | Front 2.75-18, Rear 90/90-17 |
| Warranty | — | 3-year replacement warranty on battery; 2-year replacement warranty on motor |
| Colours | Red, Black | — |
| Safety | ||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | No | Yes |
| Rear disc brake | No | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||
| Digital speedometer | No | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| LED headlight | No | Yes |
| LED tail light | No | Yes |
| LED indicators | No | Yes |
| Daytime running light | No | Yes |
| Engine & performance | ||
| Riding modes | No | Yes |
| Electric | ||
| Reverse assist | No | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery | No | Yes |
| 7-inch round LED headlight | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 |
Road King RK70 Hybrid vs Vlektra Retro: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Road King RK70 Hybrid or the Vlektra Retro?
The Vlektra Retro is cheaper. It starts at Rs 279,000 ex-factory, Rs 11,000 less than the Road King RK70 Hybrid, which starts at Rs 290,000.
Which has the longer electric range, the Road King RK70 Hybrid or the Vlektra Retro?
The Road King RK70 Hybrid RK70 Hybrid goes furthest on electricity (Road King RK70 Hybrid RK70 Hybrid: 100 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km).
Which is more powerful, the Road King RK70 Hybrid or the Vlektra Retro?
They are closely matched (Road King RK70 Hybrid RK70 Hybrid: 2 hp; Vlektra Retro: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Road King RK70 Hybrid or the Vlektra Retro?
The Road King RK70 Hybrid RK70 Hybrid has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Road King RK70 Hybrid and Vlektra Retro prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
