Say hello to Ultraviolette Automotive’s second production electric motorcycle. Dubbed the X47 Crossover, it’s a dual-purpose model that claims to be a jack of all — easy to ride in the city, capable of light off-road duties, loaded with a boatload of kit, and boasting head-turning looks. With an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹2.49 lakh, it seems to have an edge over almost everything when compared to ICE motorcycles at its price point. Eager to see if it lives up to the hype, I got astride it right after the launch — and it’s safe to say this one’s got the chops to shake up the segment.
I’ll be honest, when the wraps first came off the X47, my jaw literally dropped to the floor — it’s definitely a looker. It may not be pretty in the traditional sense, but with its tall stance and sharp design, it’s certainly an exciting bike to behold. At the front, it features the same LED headlight as the F77, a beak, an aero-optimised visor, and an upright, upswept handlebar. In profile, you’ll notice the exposed battery casing, angular body panels, and a new cast-aluminium subframe that’s both exposed and see-through — which looks pretty cool, in my opinion. The bike also sports a traditional swingarm, unlike the chunkier unit on the F77. At the back, it gets a tapered tail, massive grab rails with mounting points for a top-box, and an LED taillight.
Dimension-wise, the X47 is 2060mm long and 1220mm tall. It looks a lot bigger in pictures; in person, it’s smaller than you’d expect. All in all, I love the way it looks — sharp, modern, and unique. Even if you’re not one to crave attention, you’ll be surprised by how many eyes this bike pulls. And if you want something more exclusive than the standard X47, you can turn to the X47 Desert Wing, a fully-optioned special edition that features a bespoke colour and different graphics.
Following Ultraviolette’s tradition, the X47 is tech-packed and feature-rich. It has a 5-inch TFT colour screen, shared with the F77, with new bespoke graphics. And I have to say, this is one of the best screens I’ve ever used. It's well laid out, easy to navigate through the switchgear, and legible even in bright sunlight. The bike has three riding modes: Glide, Combat, and Ballistic; switchable dual-channel ABS; four-level traction control; hill-hold control; dynamic stability control; and a 9-level regen system.
Ultraviolette is also providing a whole host of accessories for the X47, including knuckle guards, aero discs, auxiliary lights, panniers — both soft and hard — with 30-litre storage and a 3kg capacity each, a top-mount for a storage box, and the newest optional extra: a 1.6kWh on-board charger, which the brand claims is the most power-dense unit in the world. Another segment first is the radar technology, dubbed Hypersense. It’s a 77GHz unit that enables blind-spot monitoring, lane-change assist, and rear-collision detection. This feature is not an optional extra; it comes standard on the bike. As an optional extra, it also gets cameras at both ends, plus a secondary screen to view the footage, and it can stream live feed from both units. After sampling it, I can say that this is a good safety net to have and can be particularly useful at night, as it can alert you via flashes on the cluster and the rear-view mirrors.
Ergonomically, the X47 is a very comfortable bike to be on. It has an 820mm seat height, which might seem a tad tall on paper — especially for shorter riders — but the seat is narrow, and riders as short as 5’7’’ can easily flat-foot on this bike without breaking a sweat. The one attribute that’s noticeable, though, is the fact that it feels a little top-heavy once off the starter blocks. But more on how it rides and handles a little later, because that is very well.
Fit and finish are good, but I did notice a couple of larger-than-expected panel gaps, not expected from UV, but the brand says that these will be improved upon. The X47 comes with a 5 year or 1 lakh kilometre warranty, which can be extended up to 8 years or 8 lakh kilometres and that’s the highest for any vehicle (car or bike) in the world, let alone an EV! And that’s really commendable.
The X47 is available in two battery variants – a smaller 7.1kWh unit and a larger 10.3kWh unit, with a claimed IDC range of 211km and 323km on a single charge, respectively. Both batteries can be fast-charged and topped up from 20 to 80 per cent via Ultraviolette’s Supernova charger in under an hour.
The X47 shares its Permanent Magnet AC motor with the F77. It churns out 40.2bhp, 100Nm of peak torque, and 610Nm of peak torque at the wheel. This power allows the X47 to accelerate from 0 to 60kmph in 2.7 seconds, 0 to 100kmph in 8.1 seconds, and reach a top speed of 145kmph. The bike has three ride modes: Glide, Combat, and Ballistic. Glide is ideal for cruising around town, Combat turns things up a notch, and ‘Ballistic’ is seriously quick.
Just like the F77, the X47 is a joy to ride, whether at slow speeds or with more enthusiasm. Its throttle response is sharp, and even in the most toned-down setting, it feels adequately quick, even for overtakes. I expected quick performance, but what truly surprised me was the way the X47 rides and handles. It’s equipped with a 41mm telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. As expected, the setup offers more travel (170mm at both ends), and Ultraviolette has done an excellent job tuning it for the X47. The suspension is supple and effectively dampens sharp edges over rough roads. It’s not the softest, but it delivers good ride quality.
Where it really shines, though, is in handling. The X47 is an absolute blast to ride fast on tight twisties. Its top-heaviness is felt when you try to flick it quickly, but the bike holds its line through corners extremely well. It hides its 208kg kerb weight nicely and steers with little effort.
I did expect the X47 to feel a bit top-heavy, but its handling really impressed me. Dare I say, it’s as enjoyable as the F77 on a track. The X47 has a longer wheelbase than the F77, at 1385mm, which gives it better stability at highway speeds. Wind buffeting is also controlled very well by the tall visor and the X47 feels right at home at speeds above 100kmph, with sufficient power left in reserve for quick overtakes. Braking is handled by a 320mm disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear, both part of a ByBre setup, supported by dual-channel Bosch ABS. It does a good job of slowing the bike down and offers decent bite. The feedback, however, could’ve been better, especially at the front, as I found it to be slightly inconsistent and reverberating at times. I also felt that the ABS was a little intrusive. This was surprising, as it wasn’t an issue on the F77.
The X47 has been launched at an introductory price of ₹2.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the smaller battery variant, applicable to the first 5000 customers. Pricing for the larger battery variant hasn’t been revealed yet, but it’s expected to cost about a lakh more – and in my opinion, that is killer pricing.
The X47 is a very capable bike. It is comfortable, offers enthusiastic performance, rides and handles extremely well, and also boasts a range of usable features. It’s priced competitively and performs on par with, or better than, other bikes in a similar price bracket.
The only thing not going in its favour is the fact that it’s an EV, which limits its overall usability. Ultraviolette motorcycles are known to deliver the range they claim, with a range indicator that’s impressively accurate. However, that still doesn’t match the sheer practicality of refuelling an ICE bike – for reasons that you and I both know.
That said, as things stand today, the X47 puts up a very good fight against similarly priced bikes, outperforms some in certain aspects, and feels like a unique proposition. If your use case is limited to city riding and the occasional highway jaunt – up to around 200 km – you should definitely consider the X47. This motorcycle is bound to put a big smile on your face every time you get astride it.
