Ultraviolette F77 Fighter Jet inspired electric bike launched
Ultraviolette F77 electric bike first look and complete details
Company Background:
Ultraviolette Automotive is a Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup founded by Niraj Rajmohan and Narayan Subramaniam, which began its operations in December 2015. Even in its early stages, the startup attracted attention in the design and mobility community by developing an innovative hybrid bicycle that won the “Excellent Design Award” at the International Bike Design Competition in Taipei, Taiwan in 2016.
The strong academic and professional backgrounds of the founders have played a significant role in shaping Ultraviolette’s product philosophy. Their combined expertise in engineering, design, and technology development has contributed to the creation of the Ultraviolette F77, a high-performance electric motorcycle designed to redefine the electric two-wheeler segment in India.
Niraj Rajmohan:
Niraj Rajmohan, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ultraviolette Automotive, has a multidisciplinary background in engineering, technology, and product development. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from BMS College of Engineering before pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Asian Institute of Management.
Following his academic journey, he gained industry experience by working with global technology companies such as Yahoo and NetApp. Between 2010 and 2013, he also worked independently as a technical consultant and software developer, contributing to several technology-driven projects.
In 2014, Niraj Rajmohan co-developed the mobile application HereNow, along with two other IIT alumni. The app gained popularity as a location-based communication platform that enabled users to connect with people nearby.
Throughout his career, he has been involved in a variety of innovative engineering and product development projects, including the design of an airboat hydroplane, a radio-controlled four-wheel-drive vehicle powered by a 3cc engine, and an amphibious vehicle powered by a single air-propulsion system capable of operating on both land and water.
Today, as the Chief Technology Officer at Ultraviolette Automotive, he leads the development of advanced electric powertrain technologies, battery systems, and connected vehicle platforms for next-generation high-performance electric motorcycles.
Narayan Subramaniam:
Narayan Subramaniam, co-founder and CEO of Ultraviolette Automotive, has a strong academic and professional background in automotive and transportation design. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from BMS College of Engineering between 2004 and 2008.
He later pursued a Master’s degree in Automobile Design at National Institute of Design (2009–2011), followed by an advanced Master’s program in Transportation and Automobile Design at Umeå Institute of Design (2012–2014).
After completing his studies, he gained international experience by working with several renowned automotive organizations across India, Japan, and Germany, contributing to advanced design concepts and futuristic vehicle development projects.
Currently, he serves as the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ultraviolette Automotive, where he also leads the company’s design vision and product development strategy for high-performance electric motorcycles.
Ultraviolette F77 Launched in India
Ultraviolette Automotive launched 03 different variants of the F77– SHADOW , LIGHTNING & LASER on 13th November-2019 in India.
A key highlight of the Ultraviolette F77 is that the motorcycle has been fully designed and developed in India, showcasing the country’s growing capabilities in advanced electric mobility engineering. From the beginning, Ultraviolette Automotive set out with a clear vision to build a high-performance electric sport motorcycle, rather than focusing on conventional electric scooters or commuter motorcycles that dominate the current EV market.
The production version of the F77 reflects this vision by delivering performance comparable to 200cc–350cc internal combustion motorcycles. The bike features premium components and performance-oriented hardware, including a sporty rear tail-lamp design and high-performance braking system with four-piston brake calipers. Several design elements, such as the braking setup and tire specifications, are comparable to those seen on performance motorcycles like the KTM 390 Duke, highlighting the F77’s positioning as a serious electric sport motorcycle.
Performance Figure:
The Ultraviolette F77 is engineered as a high-performance electric motorcycle with a design philosophy inspired by aerospace engineering principles. The motorcycle features smartphone connectivity that allows real-time monitoring of vehicle performance, battery status, and ride analytics
The bike technical specifications are as follow:
Motor: it produces 33.5hp @ 2250 rpm
Battery: 4.2 kWh three modular Lithium-ion battery packs
Torque: 90/450 Nm
Acceleration: 0-60 in 2.92 seconds & 0-100 in 7.03 seconds
Top Speed: 147 kmph
Range: 130 – 150 km
Charging: 3kW Fast charger takes 50 minutes for 0 to 80% and 1.5 hr for the 100% of charge. It also has built-in 1kW AC Slow charger that takes about 03 hours to charge 0 to 80% and 05 hours for full charge.
Features & Specifications
The F77’s futuristic design offers all-LED lights, a TFT screen, Bluetooth connectivity, OTA update capability, and three ride modes (Eco, Sport, and Insane). The bike is fully connected to the mobile application. A key convenience feature is the app-controlled battery compartment, which allows riders to automatically open or close it using the mobile app or a switch located on the handlebar.
Similarly, features like switchable dual‑channel ABS, a gas‑charged monoshock, a 4‑piston ByBre radial caliper, and a 230 mm rear disc make it perfect for high‑performance riding.
Tyres: Front – 110/70R17 and Rear – 150/60R17
Suspension: Front – USD Fork and Rear – Monoshock
Brakes: Front – 320mm disc and Rear – 230mm disc
Design, Developemnt and Patents
Ultraviolette F77 bike is designed on the philosophy of – Vehicle must adopt you, You should not adopt to the vehicle because it’s for tomorrow. With the 07 international patents on the battery technology alone F77 is very much capable to fulfill its objective. Some key features of design are mentioned below-
09 Degree of freedom
Ultraviolette F77 has 3 axis accelerometer, 3 axis gyroscope and 3 axis magnetometer. That means we have a full view into roll, pitch, yaw and lean angle. Speed, lean angle and entire power delivery get recorded during the riding and later you also can see those complete data on Ultraviolette mobile application. This is really a very interesting feature going to be in F77.
Passive air cooling technology
Motor, Battery and Motor controller fitted into F77 is cooled by the only airflow not by any liquid or water. To achieve this every part and assembly designed and optimised to provide smooth airflow towards the major components. Because of this technology bikes becomes less compless and also saves money.
Battery Pack
Ultraviolette F77 has three li-ion battery modulars/packs. Each battery pack has 8.5kg of weight and LTE chip inbuilt which enables wireless communication with it. Similarly the wired communication option is also available. Bi-directional insertion and locking designed made for the Mi-grade connector. Connectors are IP67 rated. Rugged build quality: Shock, Vibration and Impacts are the part of Indian driving conditions. Charging Pod will be helpful to charge the battery at your place. The battery is designed to last over 100,000 km.
Preventive Maintenance and diagnostics:
Similar to the battery usage insights available on smartphones, the electric vehicle’s mobile application provides detailed battery analytics. Riders can monitor how much power is being drawn from the battery pack and track the energy consumption of individual electrical components in the vehicle. This intelligent battery monitoring system helps optimize energy usage and contributes to maintaining longer battery life and overall vehicle efficiency.
Booking and Delivery of F77
Ultraviolette F77 is launched officially but no exact price of the bike get disclosed. Instead, the company has said that the F77 will be priced in the range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.25 lakh on-road. The motorcycle will initially be available in Bangalore and then the network will be expanded to deliver the F77 in rest of the places. Ultraviolette F77 deliveries will begin in October 2020. You can pre-book the motorcycle by logging into Ultraviolette’s website.
My Words:
Ultraviolette Automotive is developing a high-performance electric motorcycle platform supported by strong strategic investments. One of its key investors, TVS Motor Company, initially acquired 6,750 equity shares of Ultraviolette in December 2017 with an investment of approximately ₹5 crore. In August 2018, during the second round of funding, TVS Motor invested an additional ₹6 crore to further strengthen the partnership. Following these investments, TVS Motor held a total stake of about 25.76% in Ultraviolette Automotive, including its earlier 14.78% shareholding from the first investment round.
This strategic investment has enabled Ultraviolette to accelerate the development of advanced electric powertrain systems, high-performance battery technology, and connected vehicle features for its upcoming electric motorcycles. The collaboration has already generated significant interest in India’s rapidly evolving electric two-wheeler market, positioning Ultraviolette as one of the promising technology-driven EV startups in the country. Ultraviolette Automotive will face competition from other electric sport or performance bike manufacturers like – Emflux Motor, Revolt and Tork Motor.
