AGENT 47

Meet the Ultraviolette X-47 – the 'Silent Assassin' quietly gunning for the rest of the electric motorcycles.

- WORDS AAKASH S PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY SUNIL CHAUHAN

Fans of the Hitman video game series will know of Agent 47 - the cold, calm, and calculating assassin who completes his missions with clinical precision.

Coincidentally, Ultraviolette's latest motorcycle, the X-47, not only shares his numerical moniker but also his attitude. Despite its ADV-like design, Ultraviolette calls it a crossover - a single machine designed to handle the daily run through city traffic just as capably as it tackles rougher terrain. With a price lower than that of the F77 and a spec sheet promising greater versatility, the X-47 seems set to take a clean shot at its established ICE rivals.

SMART ON THE EYES

The X-47 is a smart-looking machine, yet it's hard not to draw comparisons with other motorcycles when you view it from different angles. That, in a way, ties neatly into the Agent 47 analogy - after all, the iconic assassin is known for slipping into different disguises. While the X-47 shares its LED headlamp with the F77, it has an additional beak just below it - a neat touch that flows smoothly into the upswept tank. There is a windscreen up front that does a commendable job of deflecting windblast at higher speeds. The ergonomics are spot-on for city riding, thanks to the higher, tube-type handlebars replacing the F77's clip-ons and a single-piece seat that's genuinely comfortable.