De 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds: the feat of the Indian electric motorcycle Ultraviolette F99
On December 1, 2023, the Indian motorcycle Ultraviolette F99 left everyone speechless by breaking an impressive speed record over 400m. In just 10.712 seconds, this beast broke the previous record, matching the 2007 Yamaha R1. If you think that sounds like an achievement worthy of the best sport motorcycles on the market, you are absolutely right. But that’s not all, the Ultraviolette F99 is not only fast, but it also showcases impressive Indian engineering in the world of electric motorcycles.
The World Record Achieved: When India Makes Its Mark
Breaking the 400m record from a standstill in 10.712 seconds is no small feat, and that is precisely what the Ultraviolette F99 achieved. To give you an idea of its performance, it is as fast as a 2007 Yamaha R1, an ultra-powerful bike in its category. This achievement has been officially certified by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), adding seriousness to this milestone. The highlight is that it wasn’t a European or Japanese bike that broke this record, but rather an Indian motorcycle.
The F99 does not stop there. The brand has announced plans to attempt to break another record: the highest top speed for an Indian motorcycle. An ambitious goal that could redefine standards in the world of electric bikes.
The Technical Beast Behind the Record
The F99 is not just fast; it is packed with technologies that make it truly impressive. This motorcycle develops 120 horsepower and 972 Nm of torque at the wheel. Yes, you read that right: almost 10 times more torque than a standard bike. Only the Rocket One, with its 1200 Nm, outmatches this power. With a liquid-cooled motor and a 400 V battery architecture, the F99 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in under 10 seconds. When we say it’s a true war machine, you know what we’re talking about, right?
And despite all this power, the Ultraviolette remains relatively light at 180 kg, making it nimble and ultra-fast. These features make it the ideal bike for adrenaline enthusiasts and also a model of what we can expect from electric motorcycles in the future: more power, more responsiveness, and fewer compromises.
India as a Leader in High-Performance Motorcycle Design
What is even more impressive is that all this comes from India, a country that has yet to be perceived as a leader in the manufacture of high-performance electric motorcycles. With its F99, Ultraviolette is redefining the perception of Indian motorcycles. Narayan Subramaniam, co-founder and CEO of the brand, highlights this achievement as a demonstration of local engineering and design capabilities.
“This achievement shows that India can design high-performance vehicles that compete with the big names in the industry,” he says. And frankly, he is absolutely right. Ultraviolette demonstrates that India has the skills and ambition to earn a prominent place in the global market for electric motorcycles.
From India to Europe: The International Expansion of Ultraviolette
But Ultraviolette is not settling for this national success. The brand aims for expansion in Europe and has already begun exporting its models to Germany, Spain, and Turkey. With its F77 Mach 2 model, designed for the road, Ultraviolette plans to conquer international markets while reinforcing 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 direction they are heading, we can say they are on the right track.
Ultraviolette: An Ambitious Vision for the Future
The ambition behind Ultraviolette is to transform the market for electric motorcycles, not only in terms of performance but also in terms of design, aerodynamics, and embedded electronics. With the F99, the brand showcases that it is possible to combine speed, power, and technology in an electric motorcycle. And although 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 is possible to design high-performance motorcycles without compromising on energy efficiency and sustainability. In short, we are witnessing a brand that wants to make history and bring something truly new to the market.
