Indian EV brand Ultraviolette enters UK with F77 MACH 2 naked backed by established distributor

Up and coming electric motorcycle brand, Ultraviolette are entering the UK with their F77 MACH 2 naked bike – launched with an introductory price of £8499.

Available until June 30, before climbing to £9399, they are being imported and distributed by MotoMondo, an established company that deals with petrol brands including Moto Morini, Rieju, and Mash Motorcycles.

“This marks a pivotal step in our global journey, as we take the Ultraviolette brand beyond India and into some of the most mature and discerning motorcycling markets in the world,” Co-founder and CEO of Ultraviolette, Narayan Subramaniam said.

With a five-year warranty on the battery and drivetrain (up to 62,000 miles), plus a three-year warranty (18,600 miles) on other components, the MACH 2 produces a claimed 40.2bhp and 74lb.ft of torque, with a top speed of 86mph.

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The 10.3kWh battery pack is said to be capable of 144 miles on a charge, and features regenerative braking, plus riding modes. ‘Filling’ the bike from 20% to 80% takes 2.5 hours, with real-time diagnostics, motion alerts and remote lockdown said to be available.

“MotoMondo’s track record in building and growing premium motorcycle brands in Europe makes them the ideal partner to represent Ultraviolette in these key markets,” the Co-Founder continued. “This is just the beginning, and we’re incredibly excited about what lies ahead.”

Ultraviolette was founded in 2016 by Narayan Subramaniam and Niraj Rajmohan. Alongside the MACH 2, the brand produces a number of other pug-in models for different markets, including an off-road orientated Shockwave, which weighs a claimed 120kg, yet produces 372.7lb.ft of torque at the back wheel.