Ultraviolette was born in 2016 and has high-end electric mobility in its DNA, characterized by innovative technology and design. After launching it in India a few months ago, Ultraviolette is now presenting its flagship bike, the F77, at EICMA 2023, but the Milan Motor Show was also the stage for the global unveiling of the F99 Factory Racing Platform.
The F77, which made its European debut, has an aviation-inspired look and is scheduled for delivery from the second quarter of 2024, in three variants: Shadow, Laser and Airstrike. The F77 has 30 kW (40 hp) of power and 95 Nm of torque, thanks to its 10.3 kWh battery. It offers three different driving modes – Glide, Combat and Ballistic – for performance up to a top speed of 147 km/h. The Recon version weighs 207 kg and has a maximum range of 307 km which, however, can go up to 171 km if performance is exploited to the maximum.
The frame is based on a steel truss combined with a 41 mm USD fork and a monoshock with adjustable preload, while the brakes are single discs on both wheels (320 mm at the front and 230 mm at the rear) with dual-channel Bosch ABS. The front caliper is a four-piston radial mount, while the rear is single-piston. The wheels have 110/70 R 17 tires at the front and 150/60 R 17 tires at the rear.
The instrumentation features a 5-inch TFT panel with LTE connectivity and integrated sim, while as far as the selling price is concerned, all that is known for now is that it will be priced between €9,000 and €11,000 in Europe, depending on state/federal government incentives and taxes. Ultraviolette will start accepting entries on its official website from November 15, 2023.
But EICMA 2023 also saw the world premiere of the F99 Factory Racing Platform, the second version of the F99 that features careful aerodynamic research, adopting the principles of supersonic jets. The aerodynamics see the racing air channeled through the windshield and two front air intakes, transporting the air to the engine which compresses it and releases it through the fins. This mechanism forms a barrier of air molecules at high speed, optimizing the flow of air over the rider’s helmet to reduce aerodynamic resistance.
Another innovation is incorporated in the Air-Blade, a segment of the side panel or side fairing which, by adapting to the angles of inclination, improves the aerodynamic load during cornering. Several additional winglets are strategically placed at the front and rear to adjust aerodynamic efficiency. The F99 has a top speed of 265 km/h. The F99’s liquid-cooled engine produces a maximum power of 120 hp (90 kW), allowing the bike to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3 seconds.
With a drag coefficient of 0.45 and a dry weight of just 178 kg, the F99 Factory Racing Platform will be launched on the market in 2025.