Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2, F77 SuperStreet get new Ballistic+ riding mode. What it offers?
The electric two-wheeler manufacturer claims that this new riding mode offers a revised throttle map for better torque delivery. The company has stated that owners of the older F77 electric motorcycles can also get the same update for their EVs for free. Also, despite the update, the electric bikes from the OEM come without any change in their pricing.
With the Ballistic+ riding mode and a revised throttle map, the overall acceleration of the Ultraviolette EVs has improved. On the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2, the torque delivery under 30 kmph, which was not very engaging, has been updated. Now the electric bike feels more engaging with a better initial acceleration.
Apart from the revamped throttle map, both the F77 electric motorcycles remain unchanged mechanically. The F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet get the same 7.1 kWh battery pack that offers a claimed range of 211 km on a single charge. Powering both the electric motorcycles is a 30 kW electric motor, promising a top speed of 155 kmph.
Ultraviolette has introduced two other products as well, including the Shockwave adventure motorcycle and Tesseract electric scooter. Both these electric vehicles are already open for prebooking via the company's website, while deliveries are slated to commence from early next year. It is not clear if both the Ultraviolette Tesseract and Shockwave electric scooter and motorcycle will come equipped with the new Ballistic+ riding mode or not.
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