Ultraviolette F99: Future of electric motorcycles unveiled at EICMA 2023

Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler startup show up the future bike reveal at EICMA 2023

Its name is Ultraviolette F99, a fully-faired, performance-oriented motorcycle

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F99's bodywork is laden with carbon fibre elements, including winglets and panels

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The F99's active aerodynamics package is a game-changer in the electric motorcycle world.

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It consists of two primary components: the 'air windshield' and the 'Air-Blade.'

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Underneath all the sharp lines lies a 90 kW (120 hp) electric motor that propels the bike from standstill to 100 km/h in a mere three seconds.

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With a mind-melting top speed of 265 km/h, the F99’s performance is on par with many Japanese 600cc bikes

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While it seems that a 10.3 kWh battery pack will be used with the F99, specific details about the battery and cell chemistry remain undisclosed.

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The company's announcement of the F99's global launch in 2025 indicates a bold step into the international arena.

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