On Thursday, Ultraviolette Automotive, a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup, unveiled its F99 factory racing platform at the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida. This motorcycle is based on the F77, but the motor, controller, and battery pack have been upgraded to produce more power and performance. It also includes carbon fibre composite components and a slew of upgrades to make it more race-ready. The F99 is the company’s first foray into high-speed racing.
The F99 racing platform from Ultraviolette is said to provide maximum powertrain output. It has a top speed of over 200 kmph and a peak power output of 65 bhp. Advanced battery technology, innovative carbon composites, and efficient aerodynamics are added to the electric bike. According to the manufacturer, this EV will support customisable ergonomics, which will assist riders with their riding posture.
According to Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-Founder of Ultraviolette, the world of racing has many obstacles that sometimes push manufacturers to innovate, and this new concept electric motorcycle is the result of that.
“The F99 Racing Platform led us to think beyond conventional technologies in the EV space today. We are confident that the innovation emerging from the F99 Factory Racing Platform will make its way to the public in the future. By combining aviation and racing principles, we intend to bring the most advanced electric vehicles to the world.”
The startup from Bengaluru recently launched its F77 electric motorcycle in India. The company’s offering starts at 3.8 lakh for the F77 Original and goes up to 4.55 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom) for the F77 Recon with a range of 307 kilometres. This e-bike is available in three trim levels: Shadow, Lightning, and Laser.
The automobile manufacturer announced a limited production run of 77 units to commemorate what this brand stands for. Each unit is serialised and has a unique paint scheme of meteor grey with afterburn yellow. This special edition F77 also has more power, with 40.2 bhp (30.2 kWh) and 100 Nm of peak torque, and can accelerate from zero to 100 kmph in 7.8 seconds, with a top speed of 152 kmph.
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