Ultraviolette Automotive’s F77 is at the moment the most costly and strongest electrical bike in the marketplace at the moment. We stack up each variants of the F77 towards two entry degree sportbikes – the BMW G 310 RR and the KTM RC390.
Ultraviolette F77 vs rivals: powertrain and acceleration
| Powertrain and acceleration | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F77 Original | F77 Recon | BMW G 310 RR | KTM RC 390 | |
| Battery/Engine | 7.1kWh | 10.3kWh | Liquid-cooled, 312cc, single-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 373cc, single-cylinder |
| Power | 27 kW (36.2hp) | 29 kW (38.9hp) | 34hp at 9,700rpm (Track/Sport) 25.8hp at 7,700rpm (Rain/Urban) | 43.5hp at 9,000rpm |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 95 Nm | 27.3 Nm at 7,700rpm (Track/Sport) 25 Nm at 6,700rpm (Rain/Urban) | 37 Nm at 7,000rpm |
| Gearbox | NA | NA | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| 0-60 kph | 3.4s (claimed) | 3.1s (claimed) | 3.23 (Sport) 3.65s (Urban) | 2.62s |
| 0-100 kph | 8.3s (claimed) | 8.0s (claimed) | 7.36s (Sport) 9.60s (Urban) | 5.85s |
While each variants of the F77 comfortably outclass the torque figures of the BMW G 310 RR and the KTM RC 390, within the dash to 60kph and 100kph, the KTM is faster than the F77. Even the BMW G 310 RR is barely marginally slower to 60kph than the top-spec Recon variant and comfortably beats the F77 to the 100kph sprint. The numbers used for the BMW and the KTM are our in-house efficiency examined numbers.
Ultraviolette F77 vs rivals: suspension and brakes
| Suspension and brakes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F77 Original | F77 Original | BMW G 310 RR | KTM RC 390 | |
| Suspension (f) | Preload-adjustable USD fork | Preload-adjustable USD fork | USD fork | USD fork |
| Suspension (r) | Preload-adjustable monoshock | Preload-adjustable monoshock | Preload-adjustable monoshock | Preload and rebound adjustable monoshock |
| Brakes (f) | 320mm disc | 320mm disc | 300mm disc | 320mm disc |
| Brakes (r) | 230mm disc | 230mm disc | 240mm disc | 230mm disc |
| Tyres (f) | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Tyres (r) | 150/60-R17 | 150/60-R17 | 150/60-R17 | 150/60-R17 |
In phrases of {hardware}, all bikes listed here are evenly matched, however the F77 is the one one to function preload-adjustability at each ends. The RC 390, nevertheless, is the one bike right here to function rebound adjustability.
Ultraviolette F77 vs rivals: options
Both variants of the F77 e-bike come geared up with options similar to smartphone connectivity for the TFT sprint, enabling turn-by-turn navigation, music playback and notification alerts. Features similar to crash detection, geofencing and car location are additionally a part of the package deal. The F77 has three trip modes – Glide, Combat and Ballistic. One caveat right here is that the Ballistic mode can solely be used if the battery is at or above 70 % cost.
The BMW G 310 RR is supplied with 4 using modes – Track, Sport, Urban and Rain – with the previous two providing you with entry to full energy and the others mellowing it down.
The KTM RC 390 is supplied with a bi-directional quickshifter, a function you’ll must pay at the least thrice its worth to get on one other ICE bike.
Ultraviolette F77 vs rivals: weight and dimensions
| Weight and dimensions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F77 Original | F77 Recon | BMW G 310 RR | KTM RC 390 | |
| Kerb weight | 197kg | 207kg | 174kg | 172kg |
| Seat peak | 800mm | 800mm | 811mm | 834mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340mm | 1340mm | 1365mm | 1347mm |
| Fuel capability | NA | NA | 11 litres | 13.7 litres |
| Ground clearance | 160mm | 160mm | NA | 153mm |
As may be seen from the desk above, the F77 is a a lot heavier bike than its ICE competitors. In reality, the Recon variant weighs 35kg greater than the KTM RC 390! That weight penalty does lower on the Original variant however even that, at 197kg, weighs greater than a Royal Enfield Classic 350.
Ultraviolette F77 vs rivals: worth
| Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F77 Original | F77 Recon | BMW G 310 RR | KTM RC 390 | |
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 3.80 lakh | Rs 4.55 lakh | Rs 2.90 lakh | Rs 3.14 lakh |
Priced between Rs 3.80 lakh-4.55 lakh, the F77 e-bike is considerably costlier to buy than the BMW G 310 RR and the KTM RC 390, and whereas it does have a good few options, it could actually’t actually match them by way of efficiency. Also, contemplating {that a} widespread charging community is but to be established in India, the F77 can’t match the widespread usability of the opposite two both.
Would you choose the F77 over the opposite two bikes right here? Let us know within the feedback part beneath.
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