Hero MotoCorp’s Vida launches Dirt.E K3, an e-bike that grows with riders aged 4-10 years

Hero MotoCorp’s electric mobility brand VIDA on Friday introduced the DIRT.E K3, an electric motorcycle designed for children aged 4-10 years. initial price is Rs 69,990 for the first 300 units.

Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp said, “When we created VIDA, our aim was to reimagine the future of mobility for the new generation – mobility that is clean, connected and deeply aware.”

The DIRT.E K3 allows young riders to start riding motorcycles in a way that supports continuous learning, he said, adding: “The product grows with them.” The DIRT.E K3 will be sold in red, purple and white colors. Initial deliveries will be available in Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Jaipur and Calicut.

The DIRT.E K3 uses a three-stage adjustable system that shifts between small, medium and large configurations with one tool. Seat height ranges from 454 mm to 631 mm, and the chassis allows adjustment of wheelbase, handlebar height and ride height. The weight of the motorcycle is 22 kg.

The kids electric bike is powered by a 350W continuous/500W peak motor and a 360Wh removable lithium-ion battery. The battery charges from 0-100% in approximately three hours and can provide up to three hours of riding time depending on terrain and mode.

Three riding modes – Beginner at 8 km/h, Amateur at 16 km/h, and Pro at 25 km/h – support progressive learning. The product also refers to low, mid, and high modes with similar stepwise ranges.

The company also said parents can control speed settings, lock modes, adjust acceleration and track ride data through a connected smartphone app.

Key components include a 16-inch spoke wheel, a single rear hydraulic disc brake and an adjustable frame that changes height and wheelbase in three size steps.

Safety elements include an over-molded wiring harness, a child-scaled brake lever, impact-absorbing parts and a magnetic lanyard kill switch that cuts power if the rider becomes detached.

Additional features include removable footpegs, a handlebar chest pad, and a rear motor cover. Optional accessories included front brakes, larger wheels, larger rear suspension, larger front suspension, and road-spec tires.

The motorcycle was conceived, designed and developed at the Hero Tech Center in Germany and the Center of Innovation and Technology in Jaipur. Production will take place at the VIDA electric vehicle line in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Vida DIRT.E K3 will go on sale from January 15, 2026. The model was first shown at EICMA 2025 and has received the Red Dot Design Award for 2025. It has also been named a CES Innovation Award Honoree for 2026.