Despite several reports of reliability issues, there is no question that EVs have the capability to offer terrific performance. This is because electric motors have the ability to transfer all the power and torque available to the wheels instantaneously without the need for a transmission. An example of this recently went viral on social media.
Ultraviolette F77 tows 15,000 kg load
Ultraviolette F77 is inarguably the most powerful electric two-wheeler in the Indian market currently. A glimpse of its true capabilities were displayed recently when the electric sports bike towed a combined payload of a mammoth 15,000 kilos.
In an Instagram post uploaded by Ultraviolette co-founder– Narayan, the video shows a unit of the F77 pulling a truck and a bus weighing a combined 15 tonnes. The clip shared on social media looks outrageous from the onset but the battery-powered motorcycle is able to pull both heavy vehicles with ease. For reference, the F77 weighs 207 kg, which means it’s pulling approximately 72.5 times of its own weight.
Ultraviolette F77: Specs & features
The model on display in the video is the Recon variant of F77. It is powered by an electric motor with a peak output of 39 bhp and 95 Nm of torque. The motor helps the bike accelerate up to 60 kmph from a standstill in just 3.1 seconds. The F77 can hit a top speed of 149 kmph. The motor derives energy from a 10.3kWh lithium-ion battery which claims a peak IDC range of 307 km.
There are three modes on offer in the top-spec Recon trim including Glide, Combat, and Ballistic. It offers features such as ride-by-wire, a fully-digital instrument console with smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth, navigation, USC charging, etc.