Hero Vida V1 vs Honda Em1 E
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hero Vida V1 vs Honda Em1 E. Hero Vida V1: 6 kW peak (~8 hp) – NOTE: estimated figure; Hero officially rates continuous output at 3.94 kW hp, 108 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 80 km/h (V1 Plus; V1 Pro limited to same), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hero Vida V1
Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
6 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
25 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
80 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
6 kW peak (~8 hp) – NOTE: estimated figure; Hero officially rates continuous output at 3.94 kW
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
25 Nm (peak, from electric motor)
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
80 km/h (V1 Plus; V1 Pro limited to same)
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
108 kg (curb weight)
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~25-30 Wh/km real-world consumption)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Hero Vida V1
7.0/10
"Smart city EV if battery checks out — avoid rushed buys."
Pros
+OTA updates improve bike
+Solid real-world range
+Slick connected app
Cons
−Early battery thermal issues
−EV tech training inconsistent
−Resale value still uncertain
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10
"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."
Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−40-mile range ceiling reality
−Battery pack replacement costs
−No fast charging capability
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