Bengaluru-based startup Ultraviolet Automotive has finally launched the F77 high-performance electric motorcycle in India.New product prices start from ¥F77 Original 380,000, rising to ¥455k (all prices, ex-showroom) for the 307km range F77 Recon. The electric motorcycle is offered in three trims – Shadow, Lightning and Laser. The F77 has been in development since 2016, with the first iteration shown in 2019. The bike has undergone major upgrades during the pandemic, and the final version is ready for delivery to customers with several upgrades.
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Ultraviolette also announced a limited run of 77 units to celebrate what the brand stands for. Each unit is uniquely numbered and comes in a special paint scheme of Meteor Gray and Afterburner Yellow. The special edition F77 also offers more power of 40.2 hp (30.2 kW) and 100 Nm of peak torque, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.8 seconds and a top speed of 152 km/h.
Ultraviolette F77 Special Edition is limited to 77 units, each with a unique number
Supported by a steel trellis with an aluminum hatch, the Ultraviolet F77 takes inspiration from jet fighters as the basis for its distinctive shape. The company did a redesign, increasing the handlebar height and lowering the seat height to make the bike better for riders of all sizes. There are no visible bolts on the F77 to keep its design clean.
Power comes from a PMS direct drive motor. The F77 Original and Recon variants have 38.8 bhp (29 kW) and 95 Nm of peak torque. Top speed is 147 km/h. There are three riding modes – Glide, Combat and Ballistic. The F77 comes with two fixed battery options – 7.1 kWh and 10.3 kWh – with 21700 format cells. The bike promises a range of 206km and 307km (IDC) with either battery pack. The 10.3 kWh battery is also the largest battery pack on any electric two-wheeler in India.
Both batteries are covered by an 8-year/100,000km warranty. The bike is fast-charging and can charge up to 35 kilometers per hour. There’s also a Boost charger option that offers an hour-long charge in 1.5 hours for a range of up to 75km. A full charge takes approximately 7-8 hours on a standard AC charger.
Other mechanicals include adjustable 41mm USD forks up front and an adjustable monoshock at the rear, the same as on the F77. The bike has 320mm front disc brakes with 4-piston calipers, while the rear has 230mm disc brakes with single-piston calipers. Bosch-sourced dual-channel ABS is standard. The wheelbase is approximately 1360 mm and the weight distribution is approximately 50:50. The F77 also comes with a 5-inch TFT screen and a host of smart features including geo-fencing, vehicle locator, locking, driving analysis, collision detection and more. Many of these features can be accessed through smartphone apps.
The Ultraviolet F77 is available in 3 trims – Laser (above), Shadow and Air Strike
The F77 is being produced at the company’s plant in Bengaluru. The brand will open its first experience center in the city, with deliveries starting in January 2023. Ultraviolette will expand its dealer network in phases, with plans to open experience centers in Chennai, Mumbai, Pune and Cochin in Q2 2023, followed by Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad and lucknow.
Cities such as Gurgaon, Jaipur, Kolkata, Guwahati and Ludhiana will open showrooms in the last quarter of next year. The third phase of expansion will also see the brand cater to global demand with plans to launch in North and South America, Japan, Europe and Southeast Asia.
First published date: November 24, 2022 at 13:20 PM CST
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