Ultraviolette enters Turkiye with the F77 e-motorcycle, forays into Europe

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By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor
| Updated on: 21 Mar 2024, 18:49 PM

Ultraviolette has partnered with K-Rides, part of the Kibar Holding conglomerate, for the sales and distribution of the F77 performance e-bike in Turk

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The Ultraviolette F77 on display at Motobike Istanbul 2024

Ultraviolette Automotive has announced its foray into Europe, kickstarting operations in Turkiye. The company showcased the Ultraviolette F77 performance electric motorcycle at the Motobike Istanbul 2024 at the K-Rides pavilion. The F77 is the brand’s flagship offering and is made in India and will be exported from the manufacturer’s facility near Bengaluru.

Ultraviolette has partnered with Kibar Holding, a leading conglomerate in Turkiye, which has ventured into the two-wheeler sector with its new company K-Rides, for the sales and distribution of the F77. Ultraviolette and K-Rides are inviting potential buyers and stakeholders to check out the F77.

Also Read : Ultraviolette unveils electric superbike concept designed by students.

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While Turkiye is the first market in Europe to get the Ultraviolette F77, we expect the company to announce newer markets in the coming months

Speaking about Ultraviolette’s arrival, Gökhan Lokmanoğlu, Chief Corporate Development Officer of Kibar Holding, said, “K-Rides, aligning with its mission to curate a distinctive portfolio featuring the most outstanding brands in the motorcycle world, known for their high performance and unique designs, is 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.”

Speaking at the unveiling in Turkiye, Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-Founder – Ultraviolette, said, “We are thrilled to showcase the Ultraviolette F77 to the vibrant and dynamic market of Türkiye in association with K-RIDES. At the time of the launch of the F77 back in 2022, Ultraviolette had received interest for its flagship motorcycle from over 190 countries hinting towards a strong global demand. The F77’s display at the MotoBike Istanbul 2024 signifies a decisive leap forward in Ultraviolette’s global expansion strategy. With the F77, motorcycle enthusiasts in Türkiye are poised to be thrilled by its Aviation DNA, ground-breaking design and unparalleled performance.”

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Ultraviolette is inviting potential buyers and stakeholders to check out the F77 at Motobike Istanbul 2024

The Indian start-up’s entry into the Turkish market is in line with the company’s previous announcement of entering Europe this year. The brand announced its foray at EICMA 2023 last November and also confirmed that deliveries in Europe will begin in the second quarter of 2024.

The Ultraviolette F77 is built to the same spec for the world. The performance electric motorcycle packs a 30 kW (40 bhp) PMS electric motor with 100 Nm that sends power to the rear wheel. The e-bike can sprint from 0-60 kmph in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 152 kmph. The F77 gets the biggest battery on any electric two-wheeler in India with the 10.3 kWh unit promising a range of 307 km (claimed) on a single charge.

Watch: Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle | Review

Other features include a 5-inch TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity, all-LED lighting, rider telematics, 9-axis IMU, dual-channel ABS and more. The Ultraviolette F77 is priced from ₹3.80 lakh for the Original, going up to ₹4.55 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Recon variant.

First Published Date: 21 Mar 2024, 18:49 PM IST

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Goa’s first Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle delivered at IBW 2023

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Goa’s first Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle has been delivered at India Bike Week 2023. The F77 to be delivered is the limited edition offering announced last year with only 77 units said to be built. Ultraviolette previously announced that all 77 units were spoken for within just two hours of the booking window going live. The F77 e-bike is priced between ₹3.8 lakh and ₹4.5 lakh (ex-showroom) for the standard and Recon variants respectively. Prices for the Limited Edition were not disclosed.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 09 Dec 2023, 19:34 PM

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The Ultraviolette F77 Limited Edition is the first bike from the start-up to be delivered in Goa

The Ultraviolette F77 Limited Edition get unique numbering on each example with a special paint scheme – meteor grey and afterburner yellow. Power figures also get a boost on the electric bike with the PMS electric motor churning out 30.2 kW (40.2 bhp ) of peak power and 100 Nm of peak torque. The bike can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 152 kmph.

Also Read : All 77 units of the Limited Edition Ultraviolette F77 sold out within 2 hours.

Powering the motor is a 10.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack promising a range of 307 km on a single charge. The F77 Limited Edition continues with all other mechanicals including the 41 mm USD front forks with a monoshock at the rear, 320 mm front and 230 mm disc brakes, and dual-channel ABS sourced from Bosch. The bike gets a 5-inch TFT screen, regenerative braking, and three riding modes – Glide, Combat and Ballistic.

Ultraviolette also held multiple events at India Bike Week 2023, allowing attendees to experience the F77 in person. The company also unveiled an audio track recorded by rapper Gubbi at IBW, which is now available on the company’s social media handles.

First Published Date: 09 Dec 2023, 19:34 PM IST

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EICMA 2023: Ultraviolette F77 e-motorcycle revealed for Europe, new F99 unveiled with 265 kmph top speed

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Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive unveiled the F77 electric motorcycle for international markets at EICMA 2023. A year after its India launch, the Ultraviolette F77 now enters the European market and will be priced between 9,000 and 11,000 Euros in Europe (subject to federal/state government incentives and taxes). The company will commence accepting bookings for the F77 in Europe from November 15 onwards on its website. Apart from the Euro-spec F77, Ultraviolette also showcased the F99 factory racing platform at EICMA 2023.

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor
| Updated on: 08 Nov 2023, 21:18 PM

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The European-spec Ultraviolette F77 at EICMA 2023 with co-founders Narayan Subramaniam and Niraj Rajmohan

The Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle for Europe will arrive in three variants – Shadow, Laser and Airstrike. The styling remains the same while the electric motor develops 40 bhp and 100 Nm of peak torque, similar to the Indian version. The 10.3 kWh battery pack powers the PMS motor but the range for Europe is yet to be revealed.

Also Read : EICMA 2023: Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric breaks cover alongside new Himalayan 450

Performance figures remain the same with 0-60 kmph coming up in 2.9 seconds and 0-100 kmph in 7.8 seconds. The bike gets three-level regenerative braking. The F77 has been completely designed and developed in India and will be exported from the manufacturer’s facility in Bengaluru. The electric motorcycle also gets three ride modes – Glide, Combat and Ballistic, apart from a host of connectivity features.

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The F77 for Europe remains identical to the Indian version but the range is yet to be revealed from the 10.3 kWh battery pack

Speaking on the unveiling, Narayan Subramaniam, Co-Founder & CEO – Ultraviolette, said, We received an overwhelming response from enthusiasts across 190 countries, showing keen interest in the Ultraviolette F77. This energized our conviction to enter the European market, and EICMA 2023 is just the beginning, marking a significant milestone in our journey. As we set our sights on the global markets, the premiere of the F99 Factory Racing Platform further testifies to the passion, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence that started with the F77 and now seamlessly evolves into the F99. In an industry dominated by legacy players, we take pride in our role as catalysts of transformation in the realm of racing.”

Niraj Rajmohan, Co-Founder & CTO – Ultraviolette, added, “The F99 Factory Racing Platform exemplifies our vision to lead the way in global EV innovation. We take pride in driving innovation in the world of racing, providing state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled riding experiences, whether it’s on the track or the open road. Our entry into the European market marks an exhilarating milestone in our journey.”

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The Ultraviolette F99 electric racing platform gets a carbon fibre components, liquid-cooled motor with 120 bhp, and a higher top speed of 265 kmph

With respect to the Ultraviolette F99 factory racing platform, the electric race bike builds on the F77 adding a full fairing. The e-bike incorporates carbon fibre in the construction of its active aerodynamics including the panels and winglets. Moreover, the electric motor is now liquid-cooled on the F99 helps take the maximum output to 90 kW (120 bhp) with 0-100 kmph coming up in just 3 seconds. The top speed has significantly increased to 265 kmph.

The Ultraviolette F99 has an aero drag coefficient of 0.45 and a low kerb weight of just 178 kg, which makes it easier to achieve high-performance numbers. The electric race bike platform was first unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo but the EICMA version gets further revisions in design and performance. Ultraviolette anticipates the global launch of the F99 commercially by 2025. The platform can enable an advanced electric racing program in the future. Ultraviolette is currently speaking to European distributors to make their electric bikes easily accessible to customers in Europe.

First Published Date: 08 Nov 2023, 21:18 PM IST

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Ultraviolette launches F77 Space Edition, gets aerospace-grade materials

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Ultraviolette Automotive claims that the F77 Space Edition comes drawing inspiration from India’s advent towards space research and technology. It claims to come equipped with a wide range of aerospace-grade materials across the body. This means the pure electric motorcycle comes significantly higher priced than the standard version of the model, which is available at a starting price of ₹3.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The EV maker has also said that bookings for the F77 Space Edition will open on August 22 evening, on its official website. The bike will be produced in exclusively limited numbers, only 10 units.

Also Read : VJ Rannvijay Singha takes delivery of limited edition Ultraviolette F77 electric bike

Watch: Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle | Review

Speaking about the new special edition electric motorcycle, it claims to have been designed following the advanced electronics and technology used in modern aircraft. The bike gets custom machined aerospace-grade aluminium components ensuring high durability. Also, it claims to come wearing aerospace-grade paint.

The motorcycle promises to deliver a 307 km range on a single charge. Its high-performance motor churns out 39.94 bhp peak power and 100 Nm of impressive maximum torque output. It is capable of accelerating 0-60 kmph in just 2.9 seconds and can run at a top speed of 152 kmph.

Speaking on the launch of the Ultraviolette F77 Space Edition, Narayan Subramaniam, Co-Founder and CEO of Ultraviolette Automotive, said that the manufacturer aims to constantly push the boundaries of science and technology and the new special edition is the best way for that. “As the aerospace industry is where the pinnacles of technology are achieved, the F77 Space Edition proudly commemorates India’s celestial journey. The very same DNA is clearly reflected in the Ultraviolette F77 Space edition. Infused with aerospace grade attributes and a distinctive design ethos, the F77 Space Edition stands as a testament to our resolute commitment in charting the course for the future of electric mobility,” he added.

First Published Date: 21 Aug 2023, 15:28 PM IST

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