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Ultraviolette X-47 First Ride Review: UV Goes Down The Crossover Route
Lat week, Bangalore-based EV startup Ultraviolette Automotive revealed its third production electric motorcycle for the Indian market - the X-47. Billed as a crossover motorcycle, the Ultraviolette X-47 is based on the Concept X the firm showcased at EICMA last year.
The X-47 sees Ultraviolette step into a new segment of the Indian motorcycle, ADVs. However, it has a lot more tricks up its sleeve in the form of radar-based safety tech and cameras. But how does all that transalte onto the road? We rode the all-new Ultraviolette X-47 in Bengaluru to get the answers...
Ultraviolette X-47 First Ride Review – Design & Features
The Ultraviolette X-47 boasts a bold and aerodynamic appearance. It features sharp LED headlamps beak-style fender, a sculpted "tank", and a raked tail section. The X-47 provides a comfortable riding position, with a well-padded seat and wide handlebars for better control.
The X-47 comes in three colour options - Laser Red, Airstrike White, and Shadow Black. In addition, there's a special Desert Wing edition, which is equipped with a rear luggage rack, saddle stays, and a set of soft or hard panniers as standard.
The X-47 features a full-colour TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. The Ultraviolette X-47 features a radar setup that scans the roads ahead and behind the bike. Dubbed UV Hypersese, this setup allows for ADAS features like blind spot detection, lane change assist, overtake alert, and rear collision warning. Along with the radar, the X-47 also gets cameras at both the front and rear that double up as dash-cams.
Other highlights of the Ultraviolette X-47 include switchable dual-channel ABS, 4-level traction control, nine levels of regenerative braking, hill-hold assist, and dynamic stability control.
Ultraviolette X-47 First Ride Review – Mechanical Bits & Powertrain
The Ultraviolette X-47 is driven by a 30kW (27kW for the base Original variant)electric motor that delivers an impressive 610Nm (550Nm in the Original) at the wheel. The bike boasts a top speed of 145kmph and can sprint from 0-60kmph in just 2.7 seconds, while 0-100kmph comes up in 8.1 seconds. The Top Speed is 145km/h. Riders also get to choose from three riding modes - Glide, Combat, and Ballistic.
The Recon and the limited-run Desert Wing editions are powered by a 10.3kWh battery pack, offering an IDC (Indian Driving Cycle) range of 323km. The entry-level 'Original' variant, on the other hand, comes with a 7.1kWh battery, delivering a range of 211km. The bike uses a 1.6kW onboard air-cooled charger for charging, equipped with safety features such as surge protection and earth leakage protection.
The X-47 sports a steel trellis frame paired with a cast aluminium subframe. Suspension duties are handled by a 41mm inverted fork and a monoshock, both preload-adjustable and offering 170mm of wheel travel. Braking is handled by a 320mm front disc clamped down by 4-piston fixed callipers and a 230mm rear disc with 2-piston floating callipers.
The X-47 rides on 17-inch wheels wrapped in 110-section front and 150-section rear block-pattern tyres. The X-47 features a seat height of 820mmand offers 200mm of ground clearance, . In terms of weight, the base Original variant tips the scales at 197kg, while the top-spec variants weigh 208kg (kerb).
Ultraviolette X-47 First Ride Review – Riding Impressions
The first thing you notice about the Ultraviolette X-47 is the explosive acceleration. Like the F77, the X-47 also offers three riding modes - Glide, Combat, and Ballistic. The Ballistic mode, in particular, unleashes the full potential of the motor, delivering an instant surge of power and allowing the bike to sprint like a scalded cat and hit triple digits in double-quick time.
The riding position is another highlight. It's upright and relaxed, making it comfortable enough for long hours in the saddle. Living up to its "crossover" tag, the bike feels just as capable on broken roads, with the 200mm ground clearance and suspension setup allowing you to ride over bumps and ruts with ease. On the track, the bike remains light on its feet and angile, giving you the confidence to lean into corners. At highway speeds, the X-47 offers a stable and composed ride.
The seat height, at 820mm, may sound tall on paper, but it feels manageable even for the average Indian rider. One area where the X-47 could improve is pillion comfort. Space is limited, and if you plan to carry luggage, you'll need to install an additional rear plate or rack.
What really stood out during the ride was the radar-based safety tech. Features like blind spot monitoring, lane change assist, rear collision warning, and overtake alert worked flawlessly during our dedicated demo runs. The cameras which also act as a dashcam, work rather well.
The regenerative braking system works rather effectively as well. It kicks in as soon as you roll off the throttle, offering controlled deceleration through corners.
Ultraviolette X-47 First Ride Review - Verdict & Final Thoughts
The Ultraviolette X-47 is the third offering from the Bangalore-based firm and sees the marque go down the ADV crossover route. It is as blisteringly quick as its F77 cousins but with its added cameras and radar tech and the ability to go down rougher roads with ease means that the Ultraviolette X-47 truly lives up to its crossover tag. All in all, the Ultraviolette X-47 feels like a motorcycle that justifies every penny of its asking price and is one we would highly recommend you shortlist if you're looking to enter the world of ADVs.
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