Joy e-bike Monster

The Joy e-bike Monster is a cafe-racer-styled electric motorcycle that was one of the most distinctive budget EVs on Indian roads — a 25 km/h, licence-free machine priced at ₹1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). It was built for style-led short commutes rather than speed, with a 75 km claimed range and a 1.66 kWh battery. Today it is largely stock-limited as an older model, so it is best tracked down at remaining dealerships.

Range and charging

Joy e-bike claims 75 km of range from the 1.66 kWh pack, which is realistic for gentle, stop-and-go city running at the 25 km/h top speed. Real-world range shortens on gradients, two-up riding and continuous throttle use. The manufacturer does not publish a specific charge time for the India specification, but as a small-battery EV it is designed to be plugged into a regular household socket and left to charge, making it a practical overnight proposition.

Performance and driving

With a 250 W motor and a capped 25 km/h top speed, the Monster is not about acceleration — it is a licence-free machine aimed at riders who want the cafe-racer look without a driving licence or registration formalities. The 93 kg kerb weight is light enough for easy handling in traffic, and the 110 mm ground clearance suits smooth city roads. This is a style-first commuter, not a performance bike.

Practicality and features

The Monster comes as a single variant at ₹1.10 lakh ex-showroom, offered in Red. As a 25 km/h machine, running costs are minimal — no fuel, and a small battery to charge — though the cafe-racer styling carries a higher price than typical licence-free EVs. Buyers should check stock availability, since this is now an older, limited model in the Joy e-bike line-up.

Who should buy it

Buy the Joy e-bike Monster if you want an electric motorcycle with real curb appeal for short daily hops, and you value the licence-free convenience of a 25 km/h machine. Skip it if you need highway speeds, longer range or the reassurance of an in-production model with fresh dealer support. It is a collector-leaning purchase at this stage of its life.