Unveiled at EICMA 2026, the supermoto-inspired electric motorcycle gets USD front forks, a trellis frame and a TFT display
Hero MotoCorp’s electric mobility brand VIDA is getting closer to bringing its first electric motorcycle to market. The upcoming UBX has been spotted testing on Indian roads, just days after making its global appearance at EICMA 2026 in Milan.
The test motorcycle was heavily camouflaged, but its overall proportions and hardware appear to be consistent with the prototype displayed at the international show. Interestingly, the test mule was seen carrying both a rider and a pillion, giving us a better idea of its seating arrangement. The rear seat does look rather compact, though, suggesting that the UBX is being developed with solo riding and urban use in mind.
The UBX doesn’t follow the conventional electric commuter formula. It gets a sharp, naked streetfighter design with several supermoto-inspired elements. The front features a compact LED projector headlamp, a distinctive DRL signature and a small beak-like extension.
The upright handlebar, handguards, raised rear section and exposed mechanical components give it a purposeful appearance. It also gets a single-piece stepped seat, alloy wheels and a rear tyre hugger with a swingarm-mounted number plate holder. The design is quite different from VIDA’s existing electric scooters and suggests that Hero wants to explore a more performance-oriented category with its electric mobility brand.
The test mule retains the steel trellis frame and upside-down front forks seen on the EICMA prototype. At the rear, it gets a monoshock setup, while disc brakes are visible at both ends. A centrally mounted battery pack sits within the frame, with a mid-mounted electric motor driving the rear wheel through a chain. The battery enclosure is fairly substantial, but VIDA has not disclosed its capacity, motor output or charging specifications.
The motorcycle also gets a rectangular full-colour TFT instrument console. The display and handlebar switchgear suggest that connectivity and multiple riding functions will be part of the package, although the complete feature list is yet to be announced. There is still very little confirmed information about the UBX’s powertrain.
VIDA has not revealed the battery capacity, peak power, torque, top speed or claimed range. The figures being discussed online should therefore be treated as estimates rather than specifications. The motorcycle is expected to reach showrooms around the middle of 2027, although Hero has not announced an official launch date. Its expected price is being discussed in the Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3.1 lakh range, ex-showroom, but this too remains unconfirmed.
