Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet Review; Best Electric Motorcycle In India?

 Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 is a force to reckon with! Its performance is impressive and the design is sharp and sexy. But there was feedback from current Ultraviolette owners on improving the comfort and making the ergonomics more accessible and comfortable. So, being a smart, savvy company Ultraviolette listened to its customers and introduced the F77 Superstreet. There are a few changes as is evident in the name compared to the Mach 2. We sample them and spend a nice, sunny day in Bengaluru riding the latest electric motorcycle from Ultraviolette.

Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet: Design & Ergonomics 

Now on to the big changes. The front end sees a slightly different design with a wind deflector on top of the headlight which is meant to reduce the drag while riding at high speeds. The other and the biggest change is that the seating is now significantly comfier compared to the F77 Mach 2. The handlebar is 80 mm taller and 30 mm wider. It sits closer to the rider too. This means that you now sit more upright and can ride for longer distances, without your back in distress. The seat height and the weight of the motorcycle stay the same as before, so no changes in that but the company says that the perceived weight is now lesser thanks to the revised ergonomics. To put it in layman's terms, the motorcycle feels easier to handle at slow speeds.

Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet: Features 

Now, the Superstreet is laden with the same set of features as the F77 Mach 2 which include full LED lighting, a TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, three ride modes, traction control, dynamic stability control, optional tyre pressure monitoring system and a 10-step regenerative braking, with 9 being the maximum and 0 being the least. The interface is fairly easy to use and it can be used to store soft copies of documents like RC and drivers' license as well.

Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet: Specifications 

The motorcycle continues to get the same specifications as the F77 Mach 2. There are two battery options on offer. A 7.1 kWh unit with claimed range of 211 km and a bigger 10.3 kWh unit with a range of 323 km. The motor makes 30 kW of peak power and 100 Nm of peak torque. The top speed is 155 kmph and the 0-60 kmph sprint takes 2.8 seconds while the 0-100 kmph sprint takes 7.7 seconds. There are three riding modes on offer - Glide, Combat and Ballistic which loosely refers to eco, normal and sport.

Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet: Charging Times and UV Lync Tech

Now we tested the 10.3 kWh battery option on the Superstreet Recon and it comes with a standard charger which takes 5 hours to charge from 10-80 per cent. The boost charger can charge the same in 2.5 hours while the Supernova fast-charger can get it done in 60 mins. What is interesting is that Ultraviolette is now offering the UV LYNC connector, which allows the motorcycle to be charged at any electric four-wheeler charging point, which means access to over 4,000 charging points across India.

Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet: Performance 

There is no doubt that the F77 Superstreet is quick and has an impressive performance. The all-familiar immediate acceleration and the juice for quick overtakes is ever present and the power delivery is sharp and if you choose the ballistic mode, it is outright violent, but in a very likeable manner. The EV keeps you engaged at all times. Despite its portly weight, the handling is nimble and the motorcycle does well when you need to make quick direction changes be it city traffic or on the go-kart track that we were riding on. The suspension is stiff like it is on the F77 Mach 2, but it makes for a sporty ride and is definitely not a deal-breaker.

Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet: Regen 

The 10-step regen allows you to freedom to keep the regen levels as per your riding style. It can be changed on the go and stronger regen means you can ride without using the brakes. Quite a useful feature to have.

Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet: Pricing and Cost of ownership 

The prices for the Ultraviolette F77 Superstreet start at Rs. 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom). If we were to talk about the running cost, the company says that the cost of running the motorcycle for a month is about Rs. 500, for a year it is Rs. 6,000 and for five years, it is Rs. 30,000. For a regular motorcycle, the cost of running for 5 years is about Rs. 3 lakh. So, there is significant savings there, which makes up for the higher acquisition cost.

Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet: Verdict

With all the riding we did, there is no doubt that the F77 Superstreet is easily the best electric two-wheeler that you can buy in India today. It is now comfy, it continues to get a boat-load of features and it continues to wow you with its performance. Yes, it is expensive and is still unlikely to be the only two-wheeler in your garage, but if you have the budget, it is easy to recommend the F77 Superstreet. Would I like to have one in my garage? Oh! Absolutely.