After his epic journey, Manidkandan and Ultraviolette entered the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records as the first electric motorcycle in the region to cover such a distance in a short period of time. Manikandan’s journey began on May 21, 2023, and was filled with challenges along the way. From rough terrains to all kinds of weather conditions, the motorcycle held up like a champ. According to reports, temperatures reached 45º degrees Celsius (113ºF) and -15º degrees Celsius (5ºF). He completed his journey on June 12, 2023.
According to Manikandan, he used the Combat mode most frequently on his journey, which is the intermediate mode in terms of performance. For reference, the motorcycle has three power modes: Glide, Combat, and Ballistic. According to Ultraviolette, Manikandan was able to save approximately 270 liters of fuel during his journey.
The Ultraviolette F77 is one of India’s latest electric motorcycles and showcases an impressive array of technologies. It has a top speed of 152 km/h due to a powerful mid-mounted electric motor. According to the company, it provides a real-world range of 307 km on a single charge. Even more impressive is the fact that Ultraviolette offers an eight-year warranty for the motorcycle.
