Khyati Sharma 2026-11-14
Hero MotoCorp is preparing to expand its electric two-wheeler portfolio with a new electric motorcycle under its VIDA brand. The upcoming VIDA UBX has now been spotted testing on Indian roads, suggesting that the company is moving ahead with its plans to enter the electric motorcycle segment.
The motorcycle was recently showcased at the EICMA 2026 motorcycle show in Milan, Italy, as a neo-naked electric streetfighter with supermoto-inspired styling. The latest spy shots from India provide a closer look at its design, suspension setup, seating arrangement and instrument cluster.
The upcoming VIDA UBX features a sporty streetfighter design with supermoto-inspired styling. Although the Indian test motorcycle is heavily camouflaged, its overall proportions appear similar to the prototype showcased at EICMA 2026.
At the front, the electric motorcycle gets a single LED projector headlamp accompanied by vertically positioned LED lighting elements. It also features a compact front cowl and muscular body panels that give it an aggressive appearance.
Other noticeable design elements include:
Wide handlebars with handguards
Muscular side body panels
Single-piece stepped seat
Compact rear section
Distinctive swingarm design
Alloy wheels
LED lighting setup
The motorcycle appears to be designed primarily for sporty urban riding rather than long-distance touring.
The latest spy images reveal some important hardware details of the upcoming electric motorcycle.
The VIDA UBX is expected to use a steel trellis frame, paired with upside-down (USD) front forks and a rear monoshock suspension setup.
The motorcycle is also expected to feature disc brakes at both ends, along with an ABS safety system. However, the final braking specifications have not been officially revealed.
The test motorcycle also features a centrally mounted battery and mid-mounted electric motor arrangement, helping maintain a motorcycle-like layout.
Hero MotoCorp has not officially announced the battery capacity, electric motor output, torque or riding range of the VIDA UBX.
The test motorcycle appears to use a fixed battery pack positioned centrally within the frame. Unlike some VIDA electric scooters, the battery is not expected to be removable.
Some early reports have suggested a battery capacity of around 10–15kWh, but this information remains unconfirmed and should not be treated as an official specification.
The final battery size and range figures are expected to become clearer closer to the production launch.
The upcoming electric motorcycle is expected to receive a modern technology package.
The spy images reveal a rectangular full-colour TFT instrument cluster positioned behind the front cowl. The motorcycle also features dedicated handlebar controls on both sides for operating the display.
Expected equipment highlights include:
Full-colour TFT instrument display
LED headlamp and tail lamp
Smartphone connectivity
Multiple riding modes
Regenerative braking
Cruise control
Modern switchgear
However, Hero has not confirmed the complete production-specification feature list.
The VIDA UBX was showcased at EICMA 2026 in November, and its latest appearance on Indian roads suggests that development and road testing are progressing.
The electric motorcycle is expected to enter the Indian market around mid-2027. However, Hero MotoCorp has not officially confirmed its launch date.
The upcoming model could be positioned above the company's existing electric scooters and sold through selected VIDA experience centres and Hero Premia outlets.
The upcoming VIDA UBX is expected to enter India's premium electric motorcycle segment.
Its estimated ex-showroom price could be around Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3.1 lakh, although the final pricing will depend on its battery capacity, motor performance and equipment.
Once launched, the motorcycle could compete with electric two-wheelers such as the Ultraviolette F77 range and other premium electric motorcycles.
Its final market positioning will become clearer once Hero announces the production specifications.
The Hero VIDA UBX could become an important product for Hero MotoCorp as the company expands beyond electric scooters into the electric motorcycle segment.
The latest Indian spy shots indicate that the motorcycle is progressing towards production, with a sporty streetfighter design, USD front forks, rear monoshock and a TFT instrument display.
Although its battery specifications, performance figures and official launch date remain undisclosed, the expected 2027 launch makes it one of the interesting upcoming electric motorcycles to watch in India.
