Which scooter is better BGauss B8 or Hero Electric Photon?

According to our average user rating, Hero Electric Photon has a score of 3.6/5 while BGauss B8 is rated 3.3/5.

Which scooter among BGauss B8 and Hero Electric Photon is cheaper?

BGauss B8 is the cheapest among these scooters.

Which scooter between BGauss B8 and Hero Electric Photon has a better range?

Hero Electric Photon (108 km) has a better range than BGauss B8 (70 km).

Which scooter is heavier BGauss B8 or Hero Electric Photon?

Hero Electric Photon is heavier (87 kg) than BGauss B8 (76.5 kg).

BGauss B8 vs Hero Electric Photon

BikeWale brings you comparison of BGauss B8 and Hero Electric Photon. The ex-showroom price of BGauss B8 is ₹ 85,917 and Hero Electric Photon is ₹ 86,459. BGauss B8 is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Hero Electric Photon is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BGauss B8 and Hero Electric Photon.

B8 vs Photon Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	B8	Photon
Price	₹ 85,917	₹ 86,459
Riding Range	70 Km	108 Km
Charging time	3 Hrs	5 Hrs
Power	1900 W	1800 W

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BGauss
B8

Version
Lithium

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 85,917

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Hero Electric
Photon

Version
HX

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 86,459

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Power & Performance


Max Power	1,900 W	1,800 W
Rated Power (W) Rated power is the continuous power output that an electric motor can generate without overheating.	800	1200
Max Torque	94.6 Nm	--
Riding Range (Km) The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel.	70	108
Top Speed (Kmph) The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve.	50	45
Battery charging time (Hrs) The time taken for the battery to charge on a regular charger.	3	5
Fast charging time The time taken for the battery to charge through a manufacturer on a regular charger.	No	No
Riding Modes	3	No
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Motor type The type of motor used by an electric vehicle.	BLDC	BLDC Hub Motor
Battery capacity (kWh) The battery capacity affects the range of electric vehicles.	1.45	1.872
Battery type Battery types majorly include two varieties - Lithium-ion and Lead Acid.	Lithium Ion	Lithium-ion
No. Of Batteries	2	1
Portable Battery	Yes	Yes
Swappable Battery	No	No
Charger Type	Portable Charger	Portable Charger
Charger output Charger output suggest the voltage at which a charger can recharge a battery. A bigger capacity charger can recharge the battery at a faster rate.	60V 10 A	6A
Carrying capacity (kg) The load carrying capacity certified by a manufacturer.	130	150
Gradeability (Degree) The steepness of grade that a motor vehicle is capable of climbing at efficient speed.	11	7
Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others.	Electric	Electric

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks.	Telescopic	Telescopic Suspension
Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock.	Hydraulic Spring Loaded	Telescopic Suspension
Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill.	CBS	CBS
Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup.	Disc	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm) Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	180	130
Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear.	Disc	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm) Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	180	130
Calliper Type	Dual Piston at the Front	No
Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels.	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch) Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel.	10	10
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel.	10	10
Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre.	90/90 - 10	10 x 3 Inch
Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre.	90/90 - 10	10 x 3 Inch
Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type.	Tubeless	Tubed
Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line.	No	No

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg) Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables.	76.5	87
Seat Height (mm) The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground.	765	--
Ground Clearance (mm) The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle.	139	130
Overall Length (mm) Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back.	1,747	--
Overall Width (mm) Total width of the vehicle.	890	--
Overall Height (mm) Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen.	1,285	--
Wheelbase (mm) The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel.	1,266	--
Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler.	Tubular Steel Q23S	Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty


Battery warranty (Year) A battery warranty promises to repair or replace the battery (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions.	3	3
Motor warranty (Year) Motor warranty promises to repair or replace the motor (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions.	3	3

features

Instrument Cluster


Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime.	Digital	Analogue
Regenerative breaking The Regenerative Braking system converts the kinetic energy during deceleration and stores it in the vehicle's battery.	Yes	Yes
Touch screen display Touchscreen display makes toggling between options or accessing features easier than the button-operated method.	No	No
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
Central locking system Central Locking System is a safety feature that is activated using the key of the two-wheeler.	Yes	No
Artificial sound Electric vehicles do not have the same sound as an internal combustion engine. Thus, some manufacturers use an onboard speaker to deliver an artificial sound that mimics an internal combustion engine.	No	No
Hill Assist Hill Assist feature ensures that a vehicle does not roll back on an incline.	No	No
Anti theft system Anti Theft System is a security system that triggers an alarm when someone tries to tamper with a vehicle.	Yes	Yes
Geo fencing Geo Fencing limits the use of an electric vehicle in a pre-defined region. Owner can set the distance that a vehicle can ride from the starting point.	No	No
Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling.	Digital	Digital
Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating.	No	No
Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted.	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter.	1	0
Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters.	Digital	No
Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge.	Yes	Yes
Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display.	Yes	No

Storage


Front storage box	Yes	Yes
Under seat storage	18 ltr	Yes

Mobile App Connectivity


Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music.	Yes	No

Light System


DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles.	Yes	No
Shift Light Shift Light is an onboard indicator that suggests that the rider should go a gear higher. The shift light can be programmed on select motorcycles.	No	No
Headlight Type Headlight type indicates the type of headlamp a vehicle uses. Most vehicles come with a halogen headlight although LED headlights have started to become more common.	LED	LED
Brake/Tail Light Brake/taillight is used to warn the vehicle behind. The brake lights are turned ON when a rider pushes either (front/rear) of the brake levers.	LED	Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Turn signal aims to indicate that the rider will turn his/her vehicle in a particular direction.	LED	Halogen Bulb
Pass Light Pass light is used to indicate that the rider plans to overtake the vehicle in front of it. The pass light indicates to the vehicle ahead.	Yes	Yes

GPS & Charging


GPS & Navigation GPS & Navigation function works via Bluetooth to deliver directions on the instrument cluster.	No	No
USB charging port A USB charging port can be used to charge devices on the go. The feature, which is either available as standard or via accessories, can come handy to recharge devices such as smartphones while riding a vehicle.	Yes	Yes

Switchgear


Parking assist Parking assists the rider move the vehicle back by using acceleration. This feature will always have a speed limit.	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Reverse mode Reverse mode allows the rider to reverse a vehicle with the use of the engine. inclines.	Yes	No
Start/stop button Start/Stop Button is used to start or stop the engine. It is usually located on the right-side of the switchgear.	Yes	Yes
Start Type Start type indicates the type of starting mechanism a two-wheeler uses. Most two-wheelers today come with an electric starter, also known as self-starter. The vehicles also get a kick-starter, although the latter is not available in many premium motorcycles.	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch Killswitch is used to turn off the engine without turning off the key.	No	No

Pillion Comfort


Stepped Seat In a stepped seat layout, the pillion seat is slightly taller than the rider seat.	No	No
Pillion Backrest Pillion backrest aims to enhance the passenger comfort. The backrest is usually seen on cruiser-style motorcycles although several top-box manufacturers add that feature to the storage box.	No	No
Pillion Grabrail A pillion grabrail can be used by a passenger to hold on to the motorcycle/scooter. The feature comes as standard on all two-wheelers with a passenger seat.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Pillion seat allows the rider to carry a passenger on a two-wheeler. All two-wheelers come with a pillion seat although some bobber-style motorcycles like Jawa Perak do not get the feature.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest Pillion footrest is a place where the passenger can rest his/her feet when travelling on a motorcycle.	Yes	Yes

Additional Features


Additional features	Find your Scooter Feature	Bag Hook, Round Charging Point, Glove Box, USB Port, Aerodynamic Style, Wide Seat, Remote Lock with Anti Theft Alarm

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Equipped with lots of features
- Decent top speed, riding range
- Looks quite cool
- Priced on the affordable side
- Weighs just 87kg
- Gets 108km of claimed range
Could be better
- Poor brand recall
- Lacks good sales, service reach
- Claimed top speed is limited to 45kmph
- Needs five hours for a full charge
- Is equipped with drum brakes only

Colors


Available Colours	Silk Red Sparking Blue Nebula Grey Pearl White	Blue Beige Matt Black

Reviews


Overall rating	3.3(15 ratings) 10 reviews	3.6(113 ratings) 41 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	2.8	4.0
Reliability	2.2	3.6
Performance	2.5	3.5
Comfort	1.5	4.1
Service Experience	2.1	3.7
Maintenance cost	2.8	3.4
Value for Money	1.8	3.8
Extra Features	2.6	3.3

Reviews

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Please dont by begauss bike

I am using bike from last one year, service station changing twice in city. Expensive

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Worst buy ever

Reliability issues with the bike, construction quality is very poor, and they used su

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BGauss B8 electric scooter: First Ride Review

01 November 2020

Neil Nair

BGauss Electric is testing the waters with its two offerings- the A2 and B8 that have been imported from China but tuned to suit Indian conditions. So, we rode the B8 Lithium-ion variant for a couple of days to find out what the scooter is all about and how easy it is to...