Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover review

The arrival of the Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover marks a significant moment for India’s electric mobility landscape. In a market where scooters dominate the EV space and motorcycles are still relatively niche, this bike has already defied expectations. Within the first 24 hours of its launch on 23 September 2025, the X-47 clocked more than 3,000 bookings, averaging around 125 per hour. For an electric motorcycle positioned between a streetfighter and an adventure tourer, these numbers speak volumes about how rider preferences are evolving.

Ultraviolette is not aiming at the casual commuter with this machine. The X-47 has been designed for two very specific types of buyers: urban performance seekers who want a machine that turns heads, accelerates sharply, and is packed with technology; and adventure enthusiasts who are considering long-distance touring but want to break free from the rising costs of petrol and embrace cleaner mobility. In essence, it is pitched as a motorcycle for riders who want both adrenaline and practicality without compromising on futuristic credentials.

At ₹2.74 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 7.1 kWh version, the X-47 is priced between KTM’s 250 Adventure at ₹2.40 lakh and the 390 Adventure X at ₹3.03 lakh. Ultraviolette has cleverly announced a ₹2.49 lakh introductory offer for its first 1,000 customers, which has clearly helped drive the initial surge in bookings. Interestingly, the X-47 is also cheaper than Ultraviolette’s own F77 Mach 2 and Super Street, which start at ₹2.99 lakh. This pricing move signals that the company is not just chasing performance enthusiasts but is trying to carve out a new “mid-premium” segment within the EV motorcycle space. Deliveries will begin in October 2025, making this one of the fastest go-to-market rollouts in India’s performance EV segment.

Visually, the X-47 draws inspiration from its F77 architecture but isn’t merely a copy. It boasts a redesigned chassis and a cast aluminium sub-frame, lending it a more purposeful, adventure-ready stance. The beak-style front fender, sculpted fuel-tank housing, and sharply raked tail section give it the aggressive look of a crossover that can tackle highways just as easily as city traffic. Ultraviolette offers it in three colourways — Laser Red, Airstrike White, and Shadow Black — while the Desert Wing edition adds a unique sand-inspired paint scheme and touring equipment such as a luggage rack, saddle stays, and panniers as standard. For riders eyeing extended expeditions, this variant is arguably the more appealing choice.

One of the most impressive aspects of the X-47 is the sheer breadth of technology and safety features. The motorcycle comes equipped with UV Hypersense radar, offering blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, overtaking alerts, and rear-collision warnings. It also integrates two dashcams, one at the front and one at the rear, which double as safety recorders for everyday riding. Traction control, regenerative braking, and dual-channel ABS are also part of the package, making the X-47 one of the most tech-laden electric motorcycles available in India. These features align more with what one would expect on a premium touring bike in Europe than on an EV built for Indian roads, suggesting that Ultraviolette is positioning itself as a technology-first manufacturer.

Performance is equally compelling. The X-47 comes with two battery pack options — a 7.1 kWh unit with a claimed range of 211 km, and a larger 10.3 kWh unit offering up to 323 km per charge. Its electric motor produces a healthy 40 bhp and 100 Nm of torque, making it quick off the line. According to the company, it can sprint from 0 to 60 km/h in just 2.7 seconds and from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, before topping out at 145 km/h. These figures place the bike in an interesting position: while it does not match the power of high-capacity petrol adventure bikes, it certainly outpaces most 250–300cc petrol competitors, particularly in terms of torque delivery.

Adventure touring is about more than just performance; it is equally about comfort and practicality. Ultraviolette has kept this in mind with a range of optional accessories that include soft luggage, hard panniers, knuckle guards, and crash protection kits. Combined with the Desert Wing edition, these give the X-47 genuine touring credibility, even if India’s charging infrastructure still lags behind what is required for cross-country rides. The strengths of the motorcycle are clear. Its cutting-edge safety and technology package, competitive pricing, and impressive acceleration figures make it stand out in a crowded market. The inclusion of a touring-focused Desert Wing edition with accessories adds to its appeal. However, there are weaknesses that cannot be ignored. Long-distance usability remains closely tied to the availability of fast-charging stations, and the cost of battery replacement is still unclear, raising questions about long-term ownership. Limited awareness outside urban centres may also restrict adoption in the short term.

The X-47 Crossover is more than just a product launch — it represents a litmus test for India’s adventure EV market. If it succeeds, it will pave the way for other manufacturers to explore this segment, much like KTM and Royal Enfield reshaped motorcycling categories in the internal combustion space. Ultraviolette’s strategy is also a reminder of how Indian manufacturers are catching up with global trends. Radar-based safety systems, performance-focused EVs, and adventure-oriented electric motorcycles were once considered far-off aspirations. With the X-47, they are now a reality.

For riders who want to embrace the future without sacrificing the thrill of motorcycling, the Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover offers an exciting package. Its blend of design, technology, and performance makes it a genuine rival to entry-level adventure bikes, while its EV credentials keep running costs low. That said, prospective buyers must weigh infrastructure challenges and long-term durability before committing. If your riding is largely urban with occasional highway touring, the X-47 makes a compelling case. For hardcore adventurers covering thousands of kilometres at a stretch, the charging network still has to catch up. In short, the X-47 is not just a motorcycle; it is a statement of intent — from Ultraviolette, from India’s EV industry, and from a new generation of riders ready to redefine what motorcycling looks like in the coming decade.