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All Bikes/Compare/Niu Rqi vs Hero Vida V1

Niu Rqi vs Hero Vida V1

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Niu Rqi vs Hero Vida V1. Niu Rqi: ~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published) hp, ~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Niu Rqi Hero Vida V1
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
6 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
25 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
80 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
108 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published)
6 kW peak (~8 hp) – NOTE: estimated figure; Hero officially rates continuous output at 3.94 kW
Torque
~100 Nm (estimated; note: unconfirmed official spec)
25 Nm (peak, from electric motor)
Top Speed
~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff)
80 km/h (V1 Plus; V1 Pro limited to same)
Weight
~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed)
108 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric; estimated ~3-5 kWh/100km (approximately 80-100 km range per charge, estimated)
N/A – Electric (estimated ~25-30 Wh/km real-world consumption)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Niu Rqi
Niu Rqi
6.5/10

"Smart city bike if battery health checks out, otherwise walk away."

Pros
+Solid urban commuter performance
+Decent app connectivity
+Smooth, predictable power delivery
Cons
Parts availability genuinely problematic
Battery health degrades noticeably
Limited dealer support network
Hero Vida V1
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

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