From 0 to 60 mph in Under 3 Seconds: The Feat of the Indian Electric Motorcycle Ultraviolette F99
On December 1, 2023, the Indian motorcycle Ultraviolette F99 made a powerful impact by setting a remarkable 400m speed record. In just 10.712 seconds, this bike shattered the previous record, matching the 2007 Yamaha R1! If you think this sounds like a feat worthy of the best sport bikes on the market, you’re spot on. But there’s more: the Ultraviolette F99 isn’t just fast, it’s also a showcase of Indian engineering in the realm of electric two-wheelers.
World Record Broken: India Takes the Spotlight
Breaking the 400m standing start record in 10.712 seconds is no small feat, and that’s exactly what the Ultraviolette F99 achieved. To put this performance in perspective, it’s as fast as the 2007 Yamaha R1, an ultra-high-performance bike in its class. This accomplishment was officially certified by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), lending serious credibility to this achievement. What’s even more striking is that it wasn’t a European or Japanese bike setting this record, but rather a bike from India.
The F99 isn’t stopping there. The brand has announced aspirations to break another record: that of the highest top speed achieved by an Indian motorcycle. This ambitious goal could truly redefine standards in the world of electric motorcycles.
The Technical Beast Behind the Record
The F99 is not just about speed; it’s packed with technology that truly impresses. This motorcycle boasts 120 horsepower and 972 Nm of torque at the wheel. Yes, you read that right: nearly 10 times more torque than a standard bike! Only the Rocket One, with its 1200 Nm of torque, surpasses it. With a liquid-cooled engine and a 400V battery architecture, the F99 goes from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds and hits 125 mph in under 10 seconds. When we say it’s a true beast, you get the picture, right?
And despite all this power, the Ultraviolette remains relatively light at 397 lbs, making it nimble and ultra-high performing. These features make it ideal for thrill seekers, but also a model of what to expect from tomorrow’s electric motorcycles: more power, more responsiveness, and fewer compromises.
India in Pole Position in High-Performance Bike Design
What’s even more impressive is that all of this comes from India, a country not yet widely recognized as a leader in high-performance electric motorcycle manufacturing. With its F99, Ultraviolette is redefining perceptions of Indian bikes. Narayan Subramaniam, the co-founder and CEO of the brand, proudly highlights this achievement as a demonstration of local capabilities in engineering and design.
“This performance shows that India can design high-performance vehicles that compete with the biggest names in the industry,” he explains. And honestly, he’s absolutely right. Ultraviolette demonstrates that India has the skills and ambition to carve out a prominent position in the global electric motorcycle market.
From India to Europe: Ultraviolette’s International Expansion
But Ultraviolette doesn’t plan to stop at this national success. The brand aims to expand into Europe and has already begun exporting its models to Germany, Spain, and Turkey. With its F77 Mach 2 model, designed for road use, Ultraviolette plans to capture international markets and strengthen its presence in India by increasing its production capacity.
Ultraviolette’s ambitions are clear: to become the first Indian brand to offer high-performance electric motorcycles globally. And given the path they’re on, it’s safe to say they’re well on their way.
Ultraviolette: An Ambitious Vision for the Future
The ambition behind Ultraviolette is to transform the electric motorcycle market, not just in terms of performance, but also in design, aerodynamics, and onboard electronics. With the F99, the brand proves that you can combine speed, power, and technology in an electric motorcycle. And while the competition is fierce, Ultraviolette seems determined to shake up the electric motorcycle industry with its bold vision.
They also want to prove that it’s possible to design high-performance bikes without compromising on energy efficiency and sustainability. Essentially, this is a brand aiming to make history and bring something genuinely new to the market.
