There is also two new color options - Hyper Sand and Stealth Blue. Hyper Sand is exclusive to the 450X, while Stealth Blue is available for both the Ather 450S and 450X. The 450X and 450 Apex now come equipped with traction control, with three modes - Rain, Road, and Rally. They also feature the ‘MagicTwist’ active regenerative braking system.
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