This Made-in-India Electric Motorcycle Crossed 3,000 Bookings In 24 Hours

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette launched its X-47 electric crossover motorcycle in India on September 23. Apart from being an all-electric performance two-wheeler, the X-47 also gets several segment-first

features. These include ADAS safety functions and dual dashcams on the front and back. However, apart from the hi-tech features, the X-47 also carries an attractive price tag for the first 5,000 customers and the bike seems to be grabbing attention.

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That is because in the first 24 hours since its launch, the Ultraviolette X-47 has managed to receive 3,000 bookings. At the launch event, it was announced that the X-47 will be available to early bird customers at an introductory price of Rs 2.49 lakh ex-showroom. Following the response, Ultraviolette has now extended the introductory price for its first 5,000 buyers. After the initial booking lot, the X-47 will be priced at Rs 2.74 lakh ex-showroom.

The X-47 brings the safety net of ADAS functions such as blind spot monitoring, lane change assist and rear collision warnings to mass market two-wheelers in India. The system is based on the manufacturer's 6th-generation UV HyperSense system that uses a long-range radar and two dashcam units on either end of the bike.

In terms of power and performance, the X-47 offers a 10.3 kWh battery pack that delivers a claimed range of up to 323 km. The electric motor of the X-47 gives it ample power, it produces 40 hp and 610 Nm torque, which gives the Crossover bike a 0-60 kmph time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 145 kmph.

With such impressive performance figures, a practical body style and hi-tech features, the X-47 puts up an interesting proposition and motorcycle fans seem to be taking note.

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