TVS backed Ultraviolette Automotive, an electric motorcycle manufacturer has announced that its first electric motorcycle, the much-awaited Ultraviolette F77 will be launched in our market on November 24, 2022. For people not in the know, the company had showcased the pre-production version of the motorcycle in November 2019.
The new Ultraviolette F77 will be manufactured at the brand’s new manufacturing and assembly factory near Electronic City in Bangalore. Spread over 70,000 square feet, the new facility will produce around 15000 electric motorcycles in the first year. The facility will be capable to produce up to 1,20,000 units per year.
The new F77 electric motorcycle comes with a modern styling, featuring a single-pod headlight at the front, fibre covers over the front forks and a huge fairing covering the battery pack, and split seats. Based on the steel trellis frame, the Ultraviolette F77 source its power from a 25kW electric motor that’s coupled to a three 4.2kWh lithium-ion batteries. This air-cooled motor delivers a claimed power of 33.5bhp at 2,250rpm against 90Nm of torque. It can do 0 to 60kmph in 2.9 seconds and 0 to 100kmph in 7.5 seconds.
The Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle is claimed to offer an electronically limited top speed of 147kmph. It offers 3 power modes – Eco, Sport and Insane. The company claims that the F77 battery can be fully charged in 5 hours using standard charger and in 1.5 hours via fast charger. It is claimed to deliver a range of 130-150km on a full charge. For braking, it gets a 320mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS. Suspension system comprises of a USD front fork and pre-load adjustable monoshock unit.
