Hero Vida V1 vs Yamaha E01
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hero Vida V1 vs Yamaha E01. 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. Yamaha E01: ~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated) hp, ~180 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec), Motoryk rating 6.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hero Vida V1
Yamaha E01
Horsepower (hp)
6 hp
9.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
25 Nm
30 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
80 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
180 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
6 kW peak (~8 hp) – NOTE: estimated figure; Hero officially rates continuous output at 3.94 kW
~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated)
Torque
25 Nm (peak, from electric motor)
~30 Nm (estimated peak motor output)
Top Speed
80 km/h (V1 Plus; V1 Pro limited to same)
~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec)
Weight
108 kg (curb weight)
~180 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~25-30 Wh/km real-world consumption)
N/A – electric; estimated ~5-6 kWh/100km (estimated)
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
Yamaha E01
6.0/10
"Fascinating urban commuter, but the support vacuum makes ownership genuinely risky."
Pros
+Buttery smooth power delivery
+Excellent build quality throughout
+Near-silent urban commuting
Cons
−Virtually no dealer support
−Limited real-world range
−Orphan platform, parts nightmare
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