Ultraviolette F99 factory racing platform unveiled
Autocar India, 13 Jan '23
Ultraviolette Automotive showcased the new F99 Factory Racing Platform at the Auto Expo 2023. The F99 electric motorcycle further pushes the recently launched F77's performance envelope.
To begin with, the Ultraviolette F99 features a 120 Volt architecture, up from the F77's 60 Volt architecture. Secondly, the electric motor has been heavily reworked whilst ensuring no compromises in safety. The result is a 50 kW or 68 PS motor that the company claims will propel the bike to a top speed of 200 kph. The company hasn't revealed 0-60 kph or 0-100 kph times yet, but the F99 will obviously be quicker than the Ultraviolette F77 Recon (0-60 kph in 3.1s and 0-100 kph in 8s) on those parameters.
Besides the faster motor, the F99 also features a number of changes over the Ultraviolette F77 to make it a focused race machine. These include a more committed riding position, adjustable rear-set foot pegs to tweak riding ergonomics and a slimmer and a stiffer seat. The bike's body panels are made of carbon fibre, to help reduce weight, while the winglets on the body work have been added to improve aerodynamics.
Other changes include a tweaked braking system, with a Brembo master cylinder and Pirelli Supercorsa tyres that will offer more grip than the F77, especially on the racetrack.
Ultraviolette hasn't revealed any further details about the bike, but says there are plans to conduct a One Make Racing series this year. That shall give riders a chance to experience what it is like to race on a high performance electric motorcycle.