Bookings for the F77 electric sport bike from Ultraviolette Automotive are now open for a nominal fee of Rs 10,000. The electric motorcycle is scheduled to launch On November 24.
What to Expect?
Launch of the Ultraviolette F77 will unveil three variations: Airstrike, Shadow, and Laser. These were all created to reflect a particular identity and personality. The company says it has conducted extensive testing and R&D for more than 5 years. According to reports, 70,000 pre-launch booking inquiries for F77 came from as many as 190 nations.
The F77 sports a muscular build with its battery and frame completely covered by panels & fairing. As seen in the pictures, the bike’s aggressive street-fighter headlight along with integrated DRLs give it a tempting appeal and its front centric stance with those chunky suspension forks makes it look much sportier.
Battery & Range
The stationary lithium-ion battery pack that powers the electric bike is said to have the highest energy ever. More power is produced as a result, and range is also greatly increased. The motorcycle has a range of 307 kilometres on a single charge. According to the manufacturer, this battery pack inside an aluminium body is the biggest ever found on an electric two-wheeler. It has passive air conditioning and five levels of safety.
The 5 years of R&D has seen some significant changes in the chassis and battery pack layout of the electric 2-wheeler wherein now the battery pack acts as a stressed member in the frame. The in-house developed battery has also seen some developments which results in an increase in the range by 15-20%. A mid-mounted motor powers the rear wheel via a chain drive. The bike also uses a lightweight frame for improved road handling. According to the manufacturer, the e-motor bike’s mount is now 30% lighter and twice as strong as it was previously, improving stability.
Other Features
The F77 to have dual channel ABS, multiple drive modes, regenerative braking and adjustable suspension to name a few. The company led by Narayan Subramaniam, has been testing its product under varied weather conditions and terrains across the country. The manufacturer has been conducting production trail runs at its manufacturing facility set up in Electronic City as it gears up to launch its first electric motorcycle.