Ultraviolette and K-RIDES, a new venture by Turkish conglomerate Kibar Holding, are jointly showcasing the F77 performance electric motorcycle at the Motobike Istanbul 2024 exhibition.
Ultraviolette Entering Global Markets?
The F77, with its futuristic design and exceptional performance, has already captured the imagination of Turkish consumers, setting the stage for a successful global market entry. The motorcycle’s eco-conscious credentials further enhance its appeal in a world increasingly focused on sustainability.
Kibar Holding, a leading conglomerate in Turkey, ventured into the two-wheeler vehicle sector with the establishment of K-RIDES towards the end of 2023. This move is part of Kibar’s efforts to expand its presence in the mobility industry.
Gökhan Lokmanoğlu, Chief Corporate Development Officer of Kibar Holding, emphasized the alignment of K-RIDES with its mission to curate a distinctive portfolio featuring the most outstanding brands in the motorcycle world. “We are excited to introduce the F77 to the Turkish rider community in collaboration with Ultraviolette, the pioneering brand shaping the future of electric high-performance vehicles with its innovative designs,” Lokmanoğlu said.
Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-Founder of Ultraviolette, expressed his excitement about the unveiling of the F77 in the Turkish market. “We are thrilled to showcase the Ultraviolette F77 to the vibrant and dynamic market of Türkiye in association with K-RIDES,” Subramaniam said. “The F77’s display at the MotoBike Istanbul 2024 signifies a decisive leap forward in Ultraviolette’s global expansion strategy.”
The F77
The F77 comes with three ride modes – Glide, Combat, and Ballistic, each with varying power and range settings. With 30kw of peak power (40HP) and a 10.3 kWh battery pack, the bike rides high on the performance aspect with its 0-60 km/h acceleration time of just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 152 km/h. The performance electric motorcycle comes equipped with a host of advanced features such as a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity, ride analytics, all LED lighting, 9-axis IMU, and dual-channel ABS.