MotorBabuAther 450 and Rizta service schedule
An electric scooter has no engine oil, but it still needs regular servicing. Here's how often Ather asks for it, what's checked, and which parts wear out — from Ather's own service and warranty pages.
By Avdhesh Solanki · Updated 18 Oct 2026
Periodic services
| Service | Due at |
|---|---|
| Periodic maintenance | Every 5,000 km |
| Standard warranty | 3 years or 30,000 km, whichever comes earlier |
From Ather's service FAQs and service guide, which give the 5,000 km interval for Ather scooters, including the 450 series and the Rizta. Ather doesn't publish a months interval on these pages. Missing the periodic services can void the warranty. Ather Care plans (bought separately) include two free periodic maintenance sessions within 12 months or 10,000 km.
No engine oil — what an Ather service covers
- No oil change: there's no engine oil, oil filter, spark plug or clutch to replace.
- The check: around 25–30 checkpoints — wear on the moving parts, the electronic systems, and the condition of consumables like brake pads.
- Wear parts: Ather lists the belts (primary and secondary), the wheel, intermediate and motor pulleys, front and rear brake pads, wheel bearings and the front fork oil seal.
- Belt and brakes: Ather estimates about 30,000 km for the belt and 10,000 km for the brakes, from fleet-wide averages — yours may differ.
- Between services: check the tyre pressure regularly, keep the software up to date, and don't keep riding if a warning shows on the dashboard.
Full maintenance schedule (scooter, electric)
The general intervals the MotorBabu app uses for an electric scooter. Your manual comes first — on an Ather, that means a service every 5,000 km.
| Item | Every (whichever comes first) |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 15,000 km or 4 years |
| Brake Pads | 12,000 km |
| Battery health check | 1 year |
| Brake fluid | 20,000 km or 2 years |
| General service | 10,000 km or 1 year |
Track your Ather's services
Add your Ather to MotorBabu by its number plate — it remembers every service, reminds you before the next one is due by km or date, and keeps your insurance in check.
Questions people ask
How often should an Ather 450 or Rizta be serviced?
Once every 5,000 km. Ather calls it usage-based periodic maintenance: the service is due by distance ridden, and it applies to the 450 series and the Rizta alike.
Does an Ather need an oil change?
No. There's no engine oil, oil filter, spark plug or clutch to replace. A periodic service is a check of around 25–30 points — moving parts, electronics and consumables such as brake pads and the belt.
Are Ather services free?
Ather's pages don't list standard free services. Its paid Ather Care plans include two free periodic maintenance sessions within 12 months or 10,000 km, and you must have ridden at least 4,700 km since the last service to use one. Ask your service centre what applies to your scooter.
How long do the belt and brake pads last?
Ather's own estimate, from averages across its scooters, is about 30,000 km for the belt and 10,000 km for the brakes. Your riding changes this, so the service centre checks them at every service.
Can skipping a service affect the Ather warranty?
Yes. Ather's standard warranty is 3 years or 30,000 km, and it says missing the periodic services in its service schedule can void it.