Matter Motors Unveils India’s First Geared Electric Motorcycle in Bengaluru Amid Intensifying E-Bike Competition

In exciting news for India’s rapidly growing electric mobility sector, Matter Motors has launched its long expected geared electric motorcycle in Bengaluru. Besides being a milestone for the startup, this marks a milestone in the Indian EV industry, which in the last few years has witnessed innovation and intense competition.

Matter Motors’ new model is a vision of electric performance that challenges the norms of what electric two wheelers can do in terms of performance, design, and rider engagement.

This launch coincides with a rise in demand from urban consumers for better e-vehicles that deliver on sustainability, but moreover, they want them to be performance driven, stylish and convenient. This would seem to have been exactly the challenge that Matter Motors has met head on in developing what is billed as the country’s first electric motorcycle with a manual transmission system.

A Game-Changing Launch in the EV Sector

The new Matter Motors electric motorcycle which the company unveiled in Bengaluru is equipped with a 4-speed hyper-shift manual gearbox, something unheard of in the new emerging Indian electric vehicle landscape. Unlike most e bikes that run on single speed system, this geared electric motorcycle presents a better set of gears, better acceleration and better riding experience.

The launch reaffirms Matter Motors’ commitment to innovation and user-centric engineering. In years of R&D the company has made a drivetrain that marries the torque richness of electric motors with the more familiar gear control experienced by traditional motorcycle enthusiasts.

Bengaluru was chosen for launch as Bengaluru is a tech as well as a mobility hub. Speaking on the occasion Matter Motors Founder and CEO Mohal Lalbhai explained that this geared electric motorcycle is designed for the Indian rider, the one who wants the thrill and efficiency of riding an ICE bike, and performs an eco-conscious commute in a single machine.

Features that Set It Apart

Equipping the motorcycle with a 5kWh liquid cooled battery pack, the motorcycle has a claimed real world range of up to 125 km and integrated connected features powered through the MatterBike app. The smart dashboard is fitted with LTE connectivity, turn by turn navigation, OTA updates and remote diagnostics.

Moreover, Matter Motors has included regenerative braking and rapid payload charging in the design to ensure it is usable in urban and semi-urban environments. You can charge the battery up to 80% using a standard 5 A home socket in under 2 hours.

Matter Motors has filled the gap between conventional ICE motorcycles and electric mobility by integrating the manual gearbox with the EV motor. Yet this could prove particularly attractive to petrol bike loyalists who so far had little reason to chuck in the towel when they had no gears in an e bike.

Competitive Pricing and Booking Details

The new Matter Motors electric motorcycle is priced competitively at an introductory ex showroom price starting from ₹1.44 lakh. The company has the model available in several variants and the top end versions come with more features of technology and convenience.

Openings for online bookings have already been made available in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. It is expected that deliveries will begin in Q2 of 2025.

To help the EV transition be smoother, Matter Motors are also providing a 5 year or 50,000 km battery warranty, as well as access to their upcoming nationwide charging network.

Industry Impact and Market Dynamics

The launch is already spurring excitement in India’s e bike market, which so far saw most of the headlines taken by the likes of Ather Energy, Ola Electric and Revolt Motors. The problem is, the introduction of a geared electric motorcycle by Matter Motors has created a new niche, one for performance oriented riders.

With the Indian EV market predicted to reach 17 million two wheelers in 2030 as per NITI Aayog, the competition is almost akin to a race where these companies are trying to outperform and innovate upon features, pricing, and battery performance. And Matter Motors is staking a lot on its manual transmission system and enhanced rider engagement.

Furthermore, the startup’s investment in Indian supplier chain and in-house design means it has become a major player in India’s EV transition. As the country reduces the dependency it has on the imported EV components, this strategic autonomy could become a competitive edge for the country.

Backed by Vision and Technology

Only having been founded in 2019, and located in Ahmedabad, Matter Motors has become one of India’s most promising electric vehicle startups. Deep tech expertise with a clear mission to democratize access to sustainable mobility solutions along with that, is what makes the company.

Matter Motors company has more than 100 patents filed and deliberately works on design, battery technology, and user experience, and is doing more than simply creating electric bikes, instead bringing a new concept of what motorcycles will be like in the post – fuel era.

Additionally, the geared motorcycle platform allows us to further expand into global markets, specifically in Southeast Asia and Africa where riders still preference manual transmission bikes in the two wheeler sales.

What’s Next for Matter Motors?

At present, Matter Motors is targeting to expand its product lineup and charging infrastructure to 100 cities across India by the end of 2025. Additionally, it aims at forging partnerships with state governments and urban bodies for the deployment of smart charging grids as well as connected mobility solutions.

Should the geared e–bike strike a chord with the Indian riders, Matter Motors would be able to pave the way for a paradigm shift in how EV motorcycles are seen and used – no longer as commuter tools, but as serious performance machines.

According to sources, the company is also in discussions with investors for its next round of funding to build manufacturing, enhance R&D, and back its plans of expansion. Along with the positive market reception, increasing consumer interest seems to indicate that the road ahead is bright.

What next?

The moment Bengaluru witnessed the launch of Matter Motors, the company has firmly cemented their chapter in India’s electric mobility story. The electric two-wheeler startup has challenged norms, attracted attention, and signaled that the electric two-wheelers are ready for the mainstream – not just as utility vehicles, but as aspirational machines for modern riders.

That is exactly why Matter Motors finds itself well positioned to take the mantle, at a e bike race that is only getting busier, with innovation, ambition and clarity about what really matters to the Indian riders.