The second electric motorcycle in India is the Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle. This one is a performance-packed bike with power equivalent to a Duke 200.
When it comes to electric mobility, there is no connection to performance and high-speeds. Ultraviolette has managed to strike that fact out, with the new F77 electric performance motorcycle. It is now the second E-motorcycle in India, after the Revolt RV400.
Ultraviolette Automotive is an electric mobility start-up, backed by TVS. As of now, it is available only in one city, but will soon be available through other metro cities in India. Here are some highlights of the F77 Electric motorcycle:
Price And Variants
The Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle will cost between Rs 3-3.25 Lakhs, on-road. It comes in three colours which double up as the variants. The three variants are – Shadow (Matte Black), Lightning (Silver) and Laser (Matte Red).
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Availability, Deliveries And Bookings
Initially, the F77 will only be available in Bengaluru. That’s where it is currently being manufactured. The deliveries will commence from Q3 2020, that means by the end of next year. That’s a long time to wait. Lastly, the bookings for the F77 have commenced online as well as the offline showrooms in Bengaluru.
Electric Motor Specifications
| Electric Motor | 25 kW motor with 4.2 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Power | 33 BHP |
| Torque | 90 Nm |
| Transmission | SIngle-Speed |
| Top Speed | 147 km/hr |
| 0-100 km/hr | 7.5 seconds |
F77 uses a 25 kW electric motor with a 4.2 kWh lithium-ion battery. The motor is capable of producing nearly 33 BHP and 90 Nm of peak torque. That’s nearly equivalent to a 300cc motorcycle. The top-speed achievable has been limited to 147 km/hr. Further, the bike sprints from 0-60 km/hr in just 2.9 seconds. The 0-100 sprint is achieved in 7.5 seconds.
Riding Range And Charging
The riding range has been capped at 140 kms on a full charge. The real-world riding range as claimed by the company, would not come below 100 kms. If that’s the range will all this performance hype, then it is justified.
As for the charging support, it supports Public Charging and Fast Charging. With the help of fast chargers, you can fully charge the bike in just 1.5 hours. With a normal AC home charger, it will take around 5-6 hours to be charged fully.
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Brakes And Suspension
For suspension, the Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle comes with upside-down forks at the front and a gas-charged monoshock at the back. Braking is handled by a 320mm front and 230mm rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS as standard fitment.
Features
The features list of F77 e-motorcycle includes:
- TFT colour digital instrument with Bluetooth connection
- 9-axis IMU with built-in sensors
- Impact sensors
- LED headlamps
- Three riding modes – Eco, Sports and Insane
- A dedicated smartphone app for information such as average speed, location, battery status, riding range and more
- Dual-channel ABS.
