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

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.

Ultraviolette F77 Motobike Istanbul 2024
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.”

Ultraviolette F77 Motobike Istanbul 2024
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

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

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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