- Likely to be launched towards the end of 2019
- Will come with three riding modes insane, sport and eco
- Will be capable of doing 0-60kmph in 3 seconds
Ultraviolette is a Bangalore-based firm, who have been developing an electric motorcycle that will be equivalent to conventional bikes belonging to the 200-250cc segment. The company is being backed by TVS Motor Company who invested Rs 6 crores in August 2018, for further product engineering and R&D activities. On that note, the company has updated its website revealing several details of their upcoming electric bike, codenamed ‘F77’. The motorcycle is likely to be launched by the end of 2019 and will be initially limited for sale only in Bangalore.
Using state-of-the-art technology, the motorcycle will feature a trellis frame that will house the battery pack in place on a conventional engine and the 25kW electric motor in position of the gearbox. The motor has a torque output of 450Nm that will catapult the bike from 0-60kmph in three seconds, which is impressive!
In terms of features, the F77 is come with performance customisation, ride analysis, preventive maintenance and remote diagnostics with seamless integration. The battery pack powering the F77 will be equipped with its own cooling mechanisms, sensors and multiple mechanical, electrical and thermal fail-safe protocols ensuring them to be among the most advanced and robust batteries as per the company. The battery pack has been designed to operate at an ambient temperature of 45 degrees. The F77 can be charged using the Ultraviolette Energy Network which is connected to a grid consisting of charging station to avoid all form of range anxiety. When at home, the battery can be charged using the home charger which is also connected to the network constantly monitoring and regulating the charging cycles for optimal battery health.
The motorcycle will be offered with three riding modes – Insane, Sport and Eco. It also comes with regenerative braking that recharges the battery on braking so that you don’t lose out on that power. Lastly, the F77 will be equipped with a ‘Find my bike’ function that detects the location of the bike in case you have forgotten where you had parked it.
In terms of price, the Ultraviolette F77 is likely to be priced between the Rs 2-2.5 lakhs bracket on-road which isn’t a steep price for a performance-oriented electric bike.
