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      Ultraviolette Reveals Future Roadmap – New Electric Bikes, Scooters Teased

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      Ultraviolette TeaserWhile Ultraviolette has been operating in India’s niche premium high performance electric motorcycle genre for some time now, the company is taking significant strides in the mainstream market. We saw this with the launch of Tesseract electric scooter and Shockwave electric bike. Ultraviolette also teased a bunch of new products as well. Let’s take a look.
      Ultraviolette Reveals Future Roadmap
      At their Fast Forward India event held in Bengaluru yesterday, on 5th March 2025, Ultraviolette launched Tesseract electric scooter for an introductory price of Rs 1.2 lakh (Ex-sh) and Shockwave electric enduro bike for an introductory price of Rs 1.5 lakh (Ex-sh). Introductory price for Tesseract is limited to first 10,000 buyers and Shockwave for first 1,000 buyers.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract
      With these electric offerings, Ultraviolette has just entered the mainstream segment and aims to carve out a niche for itself. The company’s key differentiating factor will be technology, features and equipment along with performance and creating a community of like minded buyers, something which Ultraviolette has achieved with their F77 motorcycles.
      Now that the company has launched Tesseract and Shockwave, Ultraviolette is also expanding its dealer network. The company has expanded its presence to 13 cities across India with their full-fledged Space Stations (showrooms) and Space Pods (touch points for test rides). Ultraviolette has showcased their Flight Plan (future roadmap), teasing probable future products.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave
      Ultraviolette Flight Plan
      As revealed in their roadmap, Ultraviolette has segment its current and future portfolio into five series of electric 2W vehicles. These are called F Series, S Series, L Series, X Series and B Series. Ultraviolette CEO and co-founder, Narayan Subramaniam affirmed with this roadmap that B Series will get two vehicles, while the rest get three vehicles each.
      In company’s analogy, F Series is associated with fast bikes, S Series with scooters and L Series with lightweight bikes, while the ethos of X Series and B Series will be revealed in the future. Currently, Ultraviolette has F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet in F Series, Tesseract in S Series and Shockwave in L Series.
      Ultraviolette Reveals Future Roadmap
      Currently, Indian scooter segment has around 14% of EV penetration and it favours scooters priced under Rs 1.5 lakh (Ex-sh). Ultraviolette Tesseract not only fits into this price bracket, but brings quite an extensive range of features and technology that none of the scooters in India, or even the world, currently offer.
      Also, Ultraviolette is offering the introductory offer with Tesseract to the first 10,000 buyers. This suggests the company is expecting big volumes. While Ultraviolette is pushing into electric scooter genre, Ola Electric is pushing into the electric motorcycle space with flagship Roadster Pro promising numbers that go beyond Ultraviolette’s F77 range at half the price point. Either way, this is not a bad time for OEMs to attempt something big in Indian 2W EV space. More

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      Ultraviolette Shockwave Launch Price Rs 1.5 L – Electric Enduro Bike

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      Ultraviolette Shockwave LaunchIndia’s high-performance electric bike manufacturer, Ultraviolette, has opened a new chapter in their journey. The company hosted their Fast Forward India event in Bengaluru today. At the stage, Ultraviolette launched Tesseract scooter and the Shockwave electric enduro bike which aims to offer a hooligan like riding experience in off-road terrains.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave
      Boasting a tagline of “Too Stoked”, Ultraviolette Shockwave is being portrayed as a fun enduro motorcycle. Funduro, as Ultraviolette calls it. Ultraviolette Shockwave is an electric enduro bike which is priced at Rs 1.5 lakh (Ex-sh) for the first 1,000 buyers and then it will be priced at Rs 1.75 lakh (Ex-sh).
      Ultraviolette Shockwave Price
      For the price, Ultraviolette Shockwave is an electric enduro motorcycle which promises a lot of fun. It only weighs 120 kg, which is light for its intended purpose. Especially when we consider the fact that Shockwave is packing 505 Nm of torque at the wheel, which is more than what Ultraviolette F77 is packing.
      There are two colours showcased with Shockwave and they’re both youthful and will appeal to younger generation. Design-wise, Shockwave looks like an enduro motorcycle. It has dual LED projector headlight, arranged vertically, a tall windscreen, a front beek, wire-spoke wheels and dual-purpose off-road tyres.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave Colours
      Specs & Features
      There’s seating provision for two (rider and pillion), while the seat is a single-piece design. Handlebar is high-set and has a brace pad. Behind it is a portrait-style fully digital instrument cluster that supports Bluetooth connection, smartphone pairing, LTE connectivity with integrated eSim feature.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave Specs
      We get 37mm telescopic front forks with 200 mm travel, mono-shock rear suspension with 180 mm travel. 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup wrapped with 90/90-19 front and 110/90-17 rear tyres. There are disc brakes at both ends with dual channel ABS which is switchable at the rear for maximum fun.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave Electric Enduro
      Ultraviolette Shockwave claims 165 km of IDC certified range on a single charge. It has a single electric motor with 14.5 bhp of peak power and 505 Nm of torque at the wheel. It weighs 120 kg, promising a 0-60 km/h sprint in just 2.9 seconds. Top speed on this vehicle is 120 km/h. These specs are quite impressive for a fun off-road vehicle. More

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      Ultraviolette Tesseract e-Scooter Launch Price Rs 1.2L – 261 Km Range, 20.1 Bhp

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      Ultraviolette Tesseract E-Scooter LaunchThe high-performance electric motorcycle manufacturer, Ultraviolette, hosted their Fast Forward India event in Bengaluru today. At the grand stage, Ultraviolette just showcased its first ever electric scooter. It is called Tesseract and quoting CEO Narayan Subramaniam, the company aims to “put a damn spacecraft on 2 wheels”. Let’s take a closer look.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract Electric Scooter
      What started from sales presence only in Bengaluru, is now expanded to include in 13 cities. The company’s Space Station (showrooms) and Space Pod (test ride touchpoints). The Tesseract is showcased in three exciting colours – Stealth Black, Sonic Pink and Desert Sand. Pricing starts from Rs 1.2 lakh (Ex-sh) for the first 10,000 buyers and Rs 1.45 lakh (Ex-sh) post that offer.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract E-Scooter Price
      This is probably the most advanced scooter of any kind that has been ever launched in India, or probably even the world. The company has designed Tesseract electric scooter to be the epitome in design, performance and technology. This is the first time a 2W of any kind has borrowed so much tech from the car world.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract
      The design is inspired from combat helicopters and it looks huge and dominating. This is likely to be a major draw for male audience. It is still a step-through scooter for practicality. There’s a 34L under-seat storage that can accommodate a full-face helmet as well. It has a ton of tech and equipment to stand out in the sea of electric scooters on sale in India. Quite literally.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract E-Scooter Highlights
      Feature-Loaded
      It has front and rear radar, a world first in a scooter, for spatial awareness, Blindspot Detection, Overtake Alert and Collision Alert. It has premium ORVMs with Blindspot Assistance. It has an integrated dashcam with Violette AI, a handlebar with haptic feedback, a 7-inch TFT touchscreen which is fully connected with on-board navigation.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract E-Scooter Highlights
      Floating DRLs, dual LED projector headlights, wireless smartphone charger and 14-inch aero disc alloy wheels wrapped with 110-section front and 140-section rear tyre are also notable on Ultraviolette Tesseract. Peak power is 20.1 bhp from its motor and 125 km/h top speed and promises the 0-60 km/h sprint in 2.9s only. The IDC claimed range on this scooter is 261 km on a single charge.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract E-Scooter Highlights
      Ultraviolette promises an equivalence of 500 km/l mileage as Rs 100 offers 12 Units of electricity. The company is also offering proper dual channel ABS, unlike a few rivals advertising “Dual ABS”.?? Traction Control and Dynamic Stability Control are also part of the package. At the price point Ultraviolette is offering it, it is likely to make a significant impact on the e-Scooter segment. More

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      Ola Electric Feb 2025 Sales Decline 75% – 1,200 Job Cuts

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      Ola S1 Pro Sona EditionOnce the de facto electric scooter manufacturer in India, Ola Electric has had a colossal downfall with volume and market share declines beyond company’s expectations. 74.5% decline in volumes YoY and 64.5% MoM, to be precise, from 33,906 units registered in February 2024 to 8,647 units registered in February 2025.
      Ola Electric Feb 2025 Sales
      The negative rep around Ola Electric is increasing and the company is now under the limelight for a colossal YoY sales decline and cutting down around a quarter of its workforce across multiple departments. Ola Electric is also under the scrutiny of IFCI for not meeting set milestones under the PLI ACC scheme.
      The aforementioned issues surrounding Ola Electric are additions to the already existing ones revolving around drop in sales and market shares, plummeting share prices after its grand debut in August 2024, social media backlash for lack of quality in products and service, misleading advertisements, around 80,000 complaints in a month and many more.
      One look at the sales charts, we can see that Ola has lost considerable market share to major rivals like Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Ather Energy and Hero MotoCorp’s Vida. As per the VAHAN portal, Ola registered a total sales of just 8,647 units in February 2025. In contrast, Ola registered 33,906 units in February 2024, which resulted in a 74.5% YoY decline.
      Ola Registrations February 2025 – Economic Times
      At the same time, TVS registered 28.7% YoY growth with 18,748 units, Bajaj Chetak registered a staggering 81.8% YoY growth with 21,335 units, Ather registered 30.3% YoY growth with 11,789 units, Hero Vida registered 52.5% YoY growth with 2,607 units and other brands combined, registered 12.2% YoY growth with 12,802 units.
      While mentioning sales, we are using the term ‘registered’ and not ‘sold’. That’s because Ola Electric quotes this colossal drop in sales to negotiations and optimisations of registration process, thus impacting the actual sales data for the month of February 2025 on VAHAN portal. As per Ola Electric, actual units sold may be more than 8,647 units in February 2025.
      1,200 Ola workforce laid-off
      When Ola Electric filed for IPO launch in March 2024, the company disclosed that it had a workforce of 4,011 individuals. Majority of these workers were employed in manufacturing, supply chain management, sales and service fulfillment. In November 2024, Ola Electric let go of up to 10% of its workforce at around 400 employees.
      Ola Electric Scooter
      In March 2025, the situation for Ola worsened with crushing financial losses. In a grand plan of restructuring, Ola Electric is laying off around 1,200 employees, which is more than a quarter of its total workforce. These include both permanent staff and contract basis workers and the company aims to curb costs and increase profitability.
      Apart from workforce, Bhavish Aggarwal led Ola Electric has witnessed multiple senior-level departures as well. Primary of them include Chief Technology Officer Suvonil Chatterjee and Chief Marketing Officer Anshul Khandelwal. With a new multi-pronged approach, Ola Electric is poised to turn the tides around in its favour.
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      KTM 125cc Bikes To Be Discontinued Soon – RC 125, 125 Duke

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      KTM RC 125India is the biggest motorcycle and scooter market in the world. For many OEMs, sporty 125cc motorcycles bring in the highest fortunes, while the same can’t be said about KTM. The company’s 125cc portfolio is the least performing one in India as they command a high price tag. Due to low demand, KTM is reportedly axing them from April 2025. Let’s take a closer look.
      KTM 125cc Bikes To Be Discontinued
      Currently, there are two 125cc motorcycles from KTM – 125 Duke and RC 125. Both these motorcycles are aimed at the premium 125cc motorcycle buyers. Both bikes pack sophisticated equipment like liquid-cooling, a 6-speed gearbox and more. Hence, the price tag associated with these motorcycles are also high.
      In the grand scheme of things, these 125cc KTM offerings are pitted as beginner bikes for motorsport enthusiasts too. A sentiment, however, which is not very popular in India. Especially considering Yamaha R15 and MT-15 exist and are India’s most popular premium motorcycles in this displacement segment.
      As per a recent report, these bikes will not receive the OBD2B update, which is mandated if the OEM wants to sell said bike in India post April 1st 2025. KTM might have realised that keeping these motorcycles updated to latest norms set forth by the Indian Government without proper demand and dwindling sales may not be a viable move.
      KTM 125 Duke
      KTM India is yet to officially confirm the same and both the motorcycles can still be seen listed on the company’s official website. Since we only have around a month of time for the OBD2B update mandate from 1st April 2025, KTM dealers might put out hefty discounts on 125 Duke and RC 125.
      Specs & Equipment
      Both these motorcycles are powered by the same 124.7cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine. This unit is capable of developing 14.34 bhp of peak power at 9,250 RPM and 12 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 RPM. There is a 6-speed gearbox mated to this engine, which is quite rare in the Indian market.
      KTM had equipped RC 125 and 125 Duke in India with premium componentry as well. For example, both bikes got WP Apex 43mm USD front forks, 110-section front tyre, 150-section rear tyre, 320 mm front disc and 230 mm rear disc with switchable ABS. Both bikes even get the same styling as their larger siblings, making them virtually indistinguishable.
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      Jawa Yezdi and BSA Motorcycles Get 4 Yr/50k km Standard Warranty

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      Image – Mr. Prasad Bhat- Category Head (R&D), Mr. Sharad Agarwal- CBO & Lalit Verma- COO, Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd.
      Classic Legends is making the battle against Royal Enfield more fierce by offering improved standard warranty proposition in the 350cc to 450cc segment. This is in a bid to better rival the 350cc offerings from Royal Enfield along with Honda’s CB350 range and Triumph’s 400cc range. Classic Legends calls it a customer assurance program. Let’s take a look.
      Jawa Yezdi & BSA Bikes Improved Warranty
      The company just announced what it calls “Jawa Yezdi BSA Ownership Assurance Program”. With these improved warranty offerings, the company aims to position itself as the segment disruptor in terms of ownership experience. This is a comprehensive ownership program and offers better standard and extended warranty propositions.
      Classic Legends is offering a 4-year / 50,000 km standard warranty package (whichever is early) with Jawa Yezdi & BSA motorcycles. The warranty can also be extended up to 6 years with optional packages. These come from the company’s deep trust in deriving price-performance from engineering excellence and manufacturing precision.
      The updated warranty under this Ownership Assurance Program is part of the company’s Legacy In Motion initiative which aims at offering extraordinary ownership experiences. The 2-year Anytime Warranty (within 6 years total), one year complimentary Roadside Assistance (extendable up to 8 years) and 5-year comprehensive AMC package are other notable elements.
      Jawa Yezdi and BSA Motorcycles New Warranty Plans
      Classic Legends new programme is applicable to new purchases. Also, existing Jawa Yezdi & BSA owners can also jump into the new extended warranty plans after their standard warranty expires. Complimentary pickup and drop, protection from labour price fluctuations and transferable warranty coverage are other notable elements.
      Statement from Classic Legends
      “As pioneers who have consistently challenged industry norms, our engineering capabilities have given us tremendous conviction in our products,” said Anupam Thareja, co-founder of Classic Legends. “We’re now passing this assurance directly to our customers through the most comprehensive motorcycling assurance in the segment.
      Every motorcycle we create carries the soul of a classic but beats with the heart of a modern machine—from BSA’s racing heritage that began on British circuits to Jawa’s neo-classic revolution and Yezdi’s adventure-ready spirit. Our motorcycles are engineered with precision and built with passion—that’s why we can stand behind them with such confidence, offering peace of mind that’s as timeless as our designs but as forward-thinking as our technology.”
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      Honda H’ness CB350 New Colours Reach Showrooms – Launch Soon

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      Honda H’ness CB350 New ColoursIn a bid to better rival Royal Enfield’s robust 350cc portfolio, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) has rolled the dice again. This time, the company seems to be launching new colours with H’ness CB350 to attract buyers and boost sales against Royal Enfield’s 350cc motorcycles like Bullet 350 and Classic 350.
      Honda H’ness CB350 New Colours
      The retro classic motorcycle segment within the 350cc segment has seen a major demand in India. Catering to this demand, we have stalwart motorcycle manufacturers like Royal Enfield, Honda, Triumph, Harley-Davidson and Classic Legends brands, Jawa and Yezdi. One look at the sales charts show India’s one-sided love affair towards Royal Enfield.
      Honda H’ness CB350 New Colours
      Challenging Royal Enfield at this game is Honda H’ness CB350, which is offered in DLX, DLX Pro, DLX Pro Chrome and the customization kits. The colours offered with H’ness CB350 include Precious Red Metallic, Mat Marshall Green Metallic, Pearl Nightstar Black and Mat Massive Grey Metallic along with Chrome colours like Athletic Blue Metallic.
      Now, Honda seems to be adding new colours to H’ness CB350 as seen in the leaks on social media. There are three new colours in question and all of them look like they are Glossy metallic colours. Also, all three of them get interesting dual tone graphics on the fuel tank, which lend a retro vibe.
      Honda H’ness CB350 New Colours
      Exact names of these colours are not out yet. It is not yet confirmed which of the H’ness CB350’s trims get these new colours. In the leaked images, we can see these new colour variants in the dealer showrooms, suggesting that the launch might be right around the corner.
      Any other changes?
      In the images, we can see that these new colour variants from Honda get split seat setup with brown seat cover. All three of these new colours lack rubber fork gaiters which H’ness 350 always had. There is chrome in both mud guards along with chrome highlights in the engine bay. While the exhaust can’t be seen in these images, it is likely to be chrome as well.
      Apart from the new colours and graphics, there doesn’t seem to be any other changes on these motorcycles. It will continue to be powered by the same 348cc single-cylinder air cooled engine that is capable of generating 20.78 bhp of peak power and 30 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
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      Ferrari Investor-Backed Ultraviolette’s Upcoming Electric Scooter For Europe To Be A Game Changer

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      Ultraviolette Electric Scooter RenderBangalore-based Ultraviolette Automotive, known for its high-performance electric motorcycles, is making waves again. With strong backing from EXOR N.V., the investment company behind Ferrari, the EV startup is reportedly working on a new electric scooter aimed at the European market. Speculations suggest that this scooter might be revealed at Ultraviolette’s ‘Fast Forward 2025’ event on March 5 in Bangalore.
      Expanding into the European Market
      Ultraviolette has already set foot in Europe with the F77 Mach 2 electric motorcycle, which debuted in October 2024 after securing L3e certification under UNECE regulations. This approval made the F77 Mach 2 road-legal in over 40 countries, including key markets in the European Union. The F77 Mach 2 Standard and F77 Mach 2 Recon variants are priced at €9,990, and initial deliveries have already commenced.
      At EICMA 2024 in Milan, Ultraviolette showcased not just the F77 Mach 2 but also the Concept X, signaling its vision for the future. Now, industry insiders speculate that the brand’s next big reveal could be an electric scooter, developed with European customers in mind.
      Ferrari-Backed Investor & Global Expansion
      Ultraviolette’s rapid expansion has been fuelled by strategic investments. In 2022, EXOR N.V.—Ferrari’s holding company—invested in the Indian EV startup, a move that signalled strong confidence in Ultraviolette’s technology, product lineup, and long-term strategy.
      Now, rumours suggest that Ultraviolette could be developing a new high-performance electric scooter, jointly developed with Ferrari’s team. While details remain under wraps, teaser images hint at a sporty, futuristic design, aligning with Ultraviolette’s aggressive styling and performance-oriented DNA.
      Is Ultraviolette Making an Electric Scooter for Europe?
      While Ultraviolette has not officially confirmed the scooter project, but the new teaser does point towards the fact that the brand is getting ready to reveal a new electric scooter on 5th March at their ‘Fast Forward 2025’ event. This upcoming electric scooter will allow the Indian brand to strategically position itself in the European scooter market, which is far more mature.
      With high demand for powerful, long-range electric scooters in Europe, Ultraviolette could leverage its technological expertise from India to create a compelling premium electric scooter that caters to European consumers.
      Ultraviolette’s Existing Product Range
      Currently, Ultraviolette’s lineup includes the F77 Mach 2 and the F77 SuperStreet, both offering impressive performance figures.
      – F77 Mach 2 Standard: 7.1 kWh battery, 211 km range– F77 Mach 2 Recon: 10.3 kWh battery, 323 km range– Top Speed: 155 kmph– Ride Modes: Glide, Combat, Ballistic
      The F77 Mach 2 is a supersport machine with clip-on handlebars, designed for an aggressive riding posture, while the F77 SuperStreet is a more comfortable, street-oriented version suited for long-distance riding.
      What’s Next?
      With Ultraviolette’s Fast Forward 2025 event on March 5, we may not have to wait long to see what’s next for India’s high-performance EV brand. The potential electric scooter, coupled with Ferrari-backed investor and European expansion, is set to make the brand a formidable global player in the EV space. More