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The Ultraviolette X47 Crossover boasts dual functionality, spirited performance, and a host of features including segment-first technology all at an incredibly tempting price. Here are our first impressions.

- MANDAR SAWANT

Say hello to Ultraviolette Automotive’s second production electric motorcycle. Dubbed the X47 Crossover, it’s a dual-purpose model that claims to be a jack of all — easy to ride in the city, capable of light off-road duties, loaded with a boatload of kit, and boasting head-turning looks. With an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹2.49 lakh, it seems to have an edge over almost everything when compared to ICE motorcycles at its price point. Eager to see if it lives up to the hype, I got astride it right after the launch — and it’s safe to say this one’s got the chops to shake up the segment.

ULTRAVIOLETTE X47 STYLING, FEATURES AND ERGONOMICS

I'll be honest, when the wraps first came off the X47, my jaw literally dropped to the floor — it’s definitely a looker. It may not be pretty in the traditional sense, but with its tall stance and sharp design, it’s certainly an exciting bike to behold. At the front, it features the same LED headlight as the F77, a beak, an aero-optimised visor, and an upright, upswept handlebar. In profile, you'll notice the exposed battery casing, angular body panels, and a new cast-aluminium subframe that’s both exposed and see-through — which looks pretty cool, in my opinion. The bike also sports a traditional swingarm, unlike the chunkier unit on the F77. At the back, it gets a tapered tail, massive grab rails with mounting points for a top-box, and an LED taillight.

Dimension-wise, the X47 is 2060mm long and 1220mm tall. It looks a lot bigger in pictures; in person, it’s smaller than you'd expect. All in all, I love the way it looks — sharp, modern, and unique. Even if you're not one to crave attention, you'll be surprised by how many eyes this bike pulls. And if you want something more exclusive than the standard X47, you can turn to the X47 Desert Wing, a fully-optioned special edition that features a bespoke colour and different graphics.