Ultraviolette launched the F77 in 2022; since then, we have only gotten the Mach 2. More recently, we have received the F77 Super Street, a tweaked version of the F77. But now the brand is expanding its portfolio, offering an electric scooter, the Ultraviolette Tesseract and the Ultraviolette Shockwave.
The Ultraviolette Shockwave is a one-of-a-kind electric enduro motorcycle with a starting price of Rs 1.75 lakh. Still, the first one thousand customers will get the motorcycle at an introductory price of Rs 1.50 lakh.
Design
The Shockwave is a well-crafted motorcycle with a tall stance. At the front, we get a dual LED headlamp setup, an aggressive beak, and a suspension setup requiring much travel. It has a long seat, an engine-like design that houses the battery, and a pointy rear end. From all sides the motorcycle looks like an enduro motorcycle.
Top Features
The Ultraviolette Shockwave weighs only 120 kg, making it one of the lightest motorcycles. This lightweight can drive confidence among new riders and for those experienced, can do wonders on this motorcycle. The motorcycle produces 14.3 bhp, a whopping 505 Nm of torque, and a top speed of 120 kmph. The motorcycle also has adequate power to get you out of muddy terrain. The biggest weakness of this motorcycle is its 120 km claimed IDC range, which could drive away many potential customers.
The motorcycle also gets a 7-inch touchscreen TFT display, handlebars with haptic feedback, front and rear dashcams with radar, four traction control modes, dual-channel ABS and six levels of dynamic regen. All of these features are set to send shockwaves around the industry.
Competition
Considering the claimed IDC range on the Ultraviolette Shockwave is just 165 km, people are bound to look for other options. But again, this is a unique offering, and if you are looking for something close to this price range and equally capable, your best pick is the Hero Xpulse 210.
Conclusion
Overall, the Ultraviolette Shockwave is opening a new segment for Indian motorcyclists - electric enduro motorcycles. It will enable many people to explore the kind of terrain they never would have otherwise. It is one of a kind motorcycle; even ICE-powered enduro motorcycles have small fuel tanks, so if you think the range is less on this motorcycle, think about Kawasaki's KLX 230’s 7.6 liters fuel tank. It is a platform limitation, and buyers must learn and live with it.
